Seoul-ful Sisters

Welcome back to this week's episode! We're joined by Olivia Ih, calling in all the way from Paris. Olivia is the definition of a supermom: she's MC'd at renowned global events, taught French to Korean diplomats, raised three children, and competes at a near-professional level in golf, all while carrying herself with warmth and an infectious brightness that comes through in every word. In this epis...

had the privilege of sitting down with designer, artist, creative director, CEO—and the many other roles she seamlessly takes on—Kelita Choi, founder of Kelita & Co., one of Korea’s most renowned branding studios. I’ve never heard anyone explain brands and branding quite the way she does. Like people, she says, brands are born—but they also grow, evolve, wither, and renew. The role of a brandi...

Welcome back to this week's episode with Nayeon Kim from Seoul, Korea.  What does it look like to go from Google's YouTube to the Magic Kingdom — and do it all from Seoul? Nayeon, Executive Director of Public Policy at Disney Korea, joins me in Seoulful Sisters to talk about power, policy, and carving out space in rooms that weren't always built for us, females.  Stay tuned for episode 33 with ano...

Welcome back to Episode 32! This week I sat down with Haelim Jun, founder of Plus 8, for one of those conversations that goes everywhere — in the best way. We kick things off with the origin story of Plus 8: what it is, why she built it, and the community of women she had in mind from the very beginning. Then we get into the personal stuff — the growth, the hard lessons, the moments that shifted h...

Welcome to Episode 30—and happy Easter to those who celebrate! Today’s guest is M&A advisor Yongmin Kwon. Unlike many of my previous guests, Yongmin is based in the Netherlands, while most of her family remains in her hometown of South Korea. As an accomplished, tenacious, and deeply empathetic leader, she has built a meaningful career and life far from home—approaching each day with a commitm...

Welcome back to Episode 29—and thank you so much for your patience over the past couple of weeks. I’m so excited to be back on schedule :) Today’s guest is Hyunsoo Yang, Director at the Ministry of Labor, currently seconded to the Blue House. In her professional role, she works at the center of some of Korea’s most critical issues—overseeing workplace safety, supporting employment stability, and s...

Welcome to episode 28! I hope Valentine's week went splendidly for everyone! In this inspiring conversation, I sit down with Sora Lee, founder of Hustle & Heart, a women’s wellness brand, and Kurated Agency, a platform connecting large Korean beauty brands to U.S. markets. As a pioneering female entrepreneur and single mom, Sora shares her journey of building purpose-driven businesses while ba...

Hi all! Welcome back to episode 27! Thank you for being patient with me last week:) In Episode 27, I sit down with Dr. Moon to talk about the messy, non-linear journey that brought her here. From growing up as a Korean American immigrant and constantly moving schools to getting into Cornell, thinking she’d become a veterinarian, only to realize that path wasn’t for her, Dr. Moon shares how uncerta...

Hi everyone! Welcome back to Episode 26. I’m so excited to introduce today’s guest, Ms. Eunhae Kang, the youngest C-level executive at Korea’s KG Mobility Group. Not only is Ms. Kang the youngest to hold this highest-ranking senior position, but she is also one of the few women at the executive level—making her career journey both challenging and deeply rewarding as she continues to break barriers...

Hey everyone! I can’t believe we’ve already reached Episode 25. And guess who’s joining me today? Another incredible working mom practicing M&A law in South Korea—surprise, surprise! 😊 We love powerful lawyers and mothers here on Seoulful Sisters. Ms. Kang is a senior partner with over a decade of experience at one of Seoul’s most prestigious law firms. She’s also a proud mom to a soon-to-be...

Welcome back to this week's episode! Thank you for being patient with me last week. I appreciate all your support:) She’s not your ordinary judge. She’s a talented artist, a mother of two college-aged boys, a devoted best friend to a mini poodle, and a staunch believer in the mantra: “Try Everything!” Talking with Ms. Kim Sun-Ah felt like juggling multiple lives at once—because that’s exactly what...

Happy New Year! I can’t believe we’ve made it to 2026. Thank you all for supporting me and Seoulful Sisters throughout 2025—I truly can’t put into words how grateful I am 🤍 To kick off the new year strong, I’m so excited to welcome Natalie Huh, a trial lawyer based in Silicon Valley. Her path to where she is today was anything but linear—and she shares why every twist and turn was worth it. From...

Welcome back, everyone, to episode 22! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and an overall restful, happy end to the year. I want to thank you guys for supporting Seoulful Sisters' growth. Each one of you truly means a lot to me:) In today's episode, I sit down with Hannah Oh—founder of Article 6—to talk about what it really means to build impact inside (and outside) big systems. We discuss her le...

Welcome back to Episode 21! I’m so excited to welcome Ms. Choi, CEO of Honest Seoul, a luxury jewelry brand creating lab-grown diamond pieces both online and offline. What began as a single visit to Jongno Street—an antique district in Seoul brimming with master craftspeople—sparked her vision to spotlight often-overlooked talent within Korea’s beauty and fashion industry. That moment set her on a...

Welcome back to episode 20! If you've been here since day one, thank you for sticking with me, and if you're new, it won't hurt to stay:) I promise! In this episode, I sit down for an insightful and grounding conversation with Nina Clarke, host of Nina’s Got Good News, an Emmy Award–winning journalist, and a former producer at major American news networks. From navigating a demanding career to emb...

Welcome back to Episode 19! Today, I sit down for a truly one-of-a-kind conversation with Hani Oh, the founder and perfumer behind Heroes of Korea—a niche fragrance brand that brings Korean historical figures to life through scent. From her earliest spark of inspiration to the creative process behind each perfume and the exciting projects on her horizon, Hani invites us on a vivid, imaginative jou...

Welcome back to episode 18! Today, I have a very special guest, Moon YeoJung, Korea's first doctor-turned investor (and working mom), who has carved out a career that refuses to stay in just one lane. She opens up about her transition from treating patients to evaluating startups, and the fears, doubts, and breakthroughs that shaped that leap. We talk about medical AI, her early conviction in Luni...

In this episode of Seoulful Sisters, I sit down with Maggie Ding, a current freshman at Duke University studying Biomedical Engineering and Computer Science. Maggie opens up about the transition from high school to college—from finding community, managing workload, filling up her free time, to discovering what excites her academically. She reflects on navigating two rigorous STEM fields, shares he...

We’re back with Episode 16! In this episode, I had an absolute blast chatting with Emily Liu, a Berkshire School and Dartmouth College graduate who’s now working in biomedical engineering. From founding her high school’s first thrift store, Swap Shop, to co-leading Dartmouth’s Humanitarian Engineering Club, Emily has been blending creativity and STEM savvy since ninth grade. Our conversation remin...

Hey everyone! Welcome to Episode 15! I want to start by sincerely apologizing for missing last week’s upload and thanking you all for your patience. I’m truly honored to welcome Professor Nak Hee Hyun, who currently teaches Civil Procedure at Sungkyunkwan University in Seoul, South Korea. As a former judge, mother of two, and graduate of Yonsei University and Harvard Law School, Nak-Hee brings an...

Welcome back to Episode 14, where I have a fresh, French-infused conversation with Park Chung-Ah, Senior Program Manager of the OECD Asia State-Owned Enterprise Governance Program. We talk about everything from how subtle cultural norms shape policy implementation to how being trilingual transforms cross-national collaboration. And if you’ll excuse my rusty French, I hope this episode offers a fas...

Today, I’m joined by Lee Juyeon, the owner of Leepicheep—a charming French-inspired bakery in Seoul known for its homemade, organic creations like tigres (small almond butter cake filled with chocolate), apple pies, and vegetable quiches. Built on the belief that desserts can be just as nourishing and satisfying as main courses when made with care and creativity, Leepicheep embodies balance, warmt...

It’s time for Episode 12! I never imagined I’d get the chance to sit down with a former world champion in women’s golf — but here I am with none other than Ryu Soyeon.  As fierce and competitive as she was on the course, Soyeon reveals a side of herself that’s calm, grounded, and deeply self-aware — qualities that now guide her everyday life. Once carrying the prestigious title of world champion,...

In Episode 11, I chat with April Burch, who leads Berkshire’s Advanced Math and Science Research Program, about her own academic background and current experience as a teacher. From guiding bright, eager high school researchers to reflecting on her own journey as a woman in STEM, April reminds us to seize any opportunity to delve deeply into our interests, whether in math, science, the humanities,...

I’m thrilled to be joined by Kim Sun-Kyung, the visionary CEO and founder of Wicked Lab—a brand redefining inner beauty and health with fun, innovative gummy vitamins for all ages. One simple thought sparked her journey: “Since we all have to take vitamins anyway, why not make the process enjoyable?” From that moment, Wicked Lab was born—offering nutrient-packed gummies that are not only healthy b...