I Hope They Hear This

Our very first remote guest, Diana Do, joins us to talk to us about being an Asian American school counseling in a school system. She talks about us about her everyday duties, challenges of finding the balance between caring too much and not caring enough, and how it feels to be one of only a handful of Asian American school counselors in her school district. As we are doing on this podcast, pleas...

Listen as I give students some advice based on some harsh life experiences I went through (through fault of my own) in high school and college. Don't make the same mistakes as me! But don't let some mistakes give up totally either! Any questions and feedback can be sent via: Email: IHTHTPodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @IHopeTheyHearThis Twitter: @IHTHTPodcast

Gangnam Style, BTS, and Parasite. All parts of the Korean culture that have exploded in America. Even with this level of exposure to Korean culture in the US, there are aspects of it that are, in my humble opinion, deteriorating and on the brink of extinction amongst Korean-Americans. I am referring to the "hyung" culture. Friend of the podcast and host of the Nabi Design podcast Andy Eun came by...

Blair Kim, wife of previous guest David Kim, join us to talk to us about her story! We talk about everything from her life training to be an Olympic figure skater (she's achieved level 7 guys!), the injury that shifted her life trajectory away from figuring skating, and all the ways that she has been able to observe and experience God's touch in her life, even through in-the-moment hardships. Blai...

Solina and Conor come by to tell us their relationship story! We go into some deep territory including hardships of adjusting to Chinese and Korean cultures and meeting family expectations as a married couple. We even get to ask each other some random questions! Any and all feedback is welcomed to: Email: IHTHTPodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @IHopeTheyHearThis Twitter: @IHTHTPodcast

Junhui told us the story of how their relationship started the last time he was was on the podcast, but he asked that I don't ask about one topic: proposal. He was already formulating the plan of how he would propose and didn't want to risk giving anything away. Junhui and Jane came together to tell us the story of how Junhui proposed and how they got engaged.  Any and all feedback is welcomed to:...

The 2nd annual Valentine's Day special episode! For this year, here are some words I wish my daughter will one day hear and take to heart (after the weird rant I go on regarding this day). Happy Valentine's Day everybody and may your day be filled with love! Email: IHTHTPodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @IHopeTheyHearThis Twitter: @IHTHTPodcast

Our favorite voice message guest, Paul Hong, gives us his insight and thoughts on the movie Parasite. Take a listen if you enjoyed the first episode on Parasite because he catches a lot of things that we missed the first time around and has a lot of different thoughts and perspectives! Ways to reach us are as follows! Email: IHTHTPodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @IHopeTheyHearThis Twitter: @IHTHTPodca...

I saw Parasite and it was amazing. I ran into the kitchen at my friend's house before the Super Bowl party and said, "Anyone who wants to talk about Parasite come follow me!" Nina, Phil, and Helen came into a room with me and we talked about Parasite. This episode is the result. Total off the cuff and unrehearsed so please be kind. Email: IHTHTPodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @IHopeTheyHearThis Twitte...

David Kim wears a lot of different hats: structural engineer, worship director, and youth director at his church. Listen as we talk about his story starting from growing up in Brazil and ending up becoming a father of two in Georgia. Any and all feedback is appreciated at:   Email: IHTHTPodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @IHopeTheyHearThis Twitter: @IHTHTPodcast

Pastor Daniel Kim has a lot of stories. Today, we only had enough time to talk about his time in the army. Listen as we talk about his experience and opinion about the army. Any and all feedback is appreciated at: Email: IHTHTPodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @IHopeTheyHearThis Twitter: @IHTHTPodcast

Danny Park has gone through many transitions. What he studied didn't translate directly to his first job at Verizon and the next transition to mortgage broker didn't have a direct line either. Danny was also a worship leader at church who took his passion for music into the DJ-ing realm as part of the DJ-ing duo 2TONES. Danny talks us through all of these transitions to give us insight into how he...

Host of "The Growing Family" podcast, Pastor Andrew Song, joins us today to talk to us about him and his wife's experience with their first pregnancy and losing a child at 8 months to still birth. We also get into some of the struggles and emotional obstacles that they've had to overcome going into their second pregnancy and how life has been since the birth of their daughter. We even get some new...

It has officially been a year since the start of this podcast! Listen as I go through what I've learned, things I liked, things I disliked, and things I am hoping I will be able to accomplish for the future.  As always, all feedback is welcomed via: Email: IHTHTPodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @IHopeTheyHearThis Twitter: @IHTHTPodcast

Hyun Kim came by to talk to us about all sorts of things. We first get into his partial deafness and how it affects his life, tips and tricks when dealing with insurance companies, his experience being coached by the host of the Nabi Design podcast Andy Eun, and his big goals of wanting to help the elderly.  All feedback for me or Hyun can be sent via: Email: IHTHTPodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @IHo...

Welcome to the 50th episode of the I Hope They Hear This podcast! John Song comes by to help us commemorate this milestone. If you don't know John, many would argue that he is the godfather of the underground asian american music scene in Atlanta. He takes time out of his busy schedule to talk about how he was able to utilize his passions in design and videography to make a living (by starting his...

Edward "Kaptivated" Sun came by to talk to us about his music career and his love for design. Edward walks us through how he fell in love with design and the fortunate circumstances that brought him to his current stage in his design career. We even get very open and talk about some of the insecurities that keeps Edward from releasing new music. Make sure to follow Edward on Instagram @kaptivatedm...

We all know Jonathan as a member of the worship band, ZLND, but did you know that he is also a serial entrepreneurs? Listen as we talk to him about all the businesses and organizations he has started and all of the lessons he has learned from all his successes and even failures! Also, I mention video being available for this episode, but I failed. My equipment didn't record all the way through. I'...

Singer songwriter Lydia Yoon came by to talk to us about the heart behind her music! I also dig to get an inside look at her music creation process and how she developed her talents throughout the years. Also, Lydia is a mother of three who home schools her daughters and a ministry partner to her pastor husband. Aren't you curious about how she finds the time to do anything? Well, listen to find o...

A completely unrehearsed and unplanned conversation amongst 3 friends. Jonathan Choi (of ZLND), Justin Rambo Shim, and I start by talking about Korean food in different parts of America and somehow ended up in real estate investing.

Jerry Yang and his wife Soojin spent a year travelling the world. I sat down with him to hear about how he accomplished this financially and logistically. Jerry gives us plenty of tips and advice on travelling efficiently, so make sure to take a listen if you plan on overseas travel in the future! All feedback is welcomed at: Email: IHTHTPodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @IHopeTheyHearThis Twitter: @IH...

Director and Founder of the Atlanta Run Club (ARC) comes by to talk to us about his passion in fitness and community building. We explore his life to try to figure out what motivates James and how he came to create this community based around fitness. James also lets us in on some exciting news regarding the future of ARC! Keep up to date on all things ARC on Instagram @AtlantaRunClub All feedback...

The drummer for local worship band ZLND Ben Chong came to talk to us again! We talk about his everyday life, like his career as a physical therapist, and how his passion in music influences it. We even get Ben's musical breakdown of all of ZLND's so far released songs! All feedback is welcomed! Email: IHTHTPodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @IHopeTheyHearThis Twitter: @IHTHTPodcast

Pastor Joe Song came by to talk to us about his life. We talk about his reckless past, how he started a Christian fight club, his multiple plans for proposing, his heart for the Christian community in Atlanta, and how he managed to get me to run a marathon, twice. All feedback can be transmitted through the following medium: Email: IHTHTPodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @IHopeTheyHearThis Twitter: @IHT...

Teacher Jessica Wang came over to talk to us about her life! We talked about her mixed racial background, how it was growing up in a family where she was extremely younger than her siblings, how she overcame hardships in her career as a teacher, her heart for teaching and mentoring students in less fortunate situations, and how she continues to chase her passion in art despite a hectic schedule. ...