Seoul-ful Sisters

Welcome back! Thank you for being patient with me over the past weeks. I'm so happy to be back. In this episode, I sit down with screenwriter Kim Soo-hyun (김수현), who is currently developing the feature film Sati. We talk about her journey from working as an assistant director on sets to crafting her own stories, the challenges women face in the film industry, and how cultural traditions inspire...

Welcome back to the 8th episode of Seoulful Sisters! Today, I’m joined by Yesun Shin, who leads global business development at MAKESTAR  — a rising K-POP commerce platform. While K-pop and K-culture’s explosive rise may seem sudden, it’s anything but. For decades, Korea has been shaping the global stage with polished idol groups, addictive dramas, flavorful cuisine, and cutting-edge beauty product...

It’s Episode 7 of Seoulful Sisters! I’m beyond excited to be joined by Summer Lee—a journalist, chef, restaurant owner, sommelier, and food event MC. Wearing many hats with grace, Summer opens up about the exhilarating and fulfilling aspects of her career, while also sharing some of the inevitable challenges she faces along the way. I don’t know about you, but I couldn’t stop imagining, smelling,...

Today, I’m joined by Kim Jin-Hee, the founder and director of the Baliness Method in South Korea. Baliness is not your typical massage or physiotherapy—it’s a philosophy, a lifestyle, and a path to deep healing and restoration. By using the feet instead of hands to deliver rhythmic vibrations to the body, Kim Jin-Hee has pioneered a unique and intuitive method for releasing tension in muscles and...

Welcome back to Episode 5 of Seoulful Sisters! Today, Stephanie Kim, a partner at Shin & Kim, one of Korea's leading law firms, shares her story of immigrating to the United States and becoming a successful partner with two children. From addressing her struggles with racism as a first grader in California to combating gender stereotypes in Korea, Stephanie offers a unique, inspiring perspecti...

Thank you to all for being patient with this episode! In today's conversation, I'm joined by Cho Eul-Ah, a psychiatrist from Seongnam Medical Center, who shares insights on the importance of teenage mental health. Adolescence is by far the most formative years in life, making it critical to address the various psychological needs of the youth. Left untreated, even seemingly innocuous mental issues...

It's been one of the hottest weeks all summer, not just here in Seoul, South Korea, but around the world. What better way to refresh ourselves with a cleansing talk with the CEO of "Edit Me," a working mom running a smoothie business producing innovative, mouth-watering, gut-healthy juices. Mrs. Yu Kyeong-Nam has provided us with invaluable everyday tips - like taking Edit Me's smoothies each morn...

We're right back with episode 2, accompanied by Gigi, a rising wellness influencer who recently moved to Bali, Indonesia! In this episode, Gigi shares how barre and fitness filled the void she had felt for so long. She reveals numerous ways that we, like herself, can healthily reap the benefits of exercise and nutrition without falling into toxic traps. Her story and "words of wisdom" underscore t...

Welcome to the first episode of Seoul-ful Sisters! Today, Serang Chung, a renowned South Korean female author, is joining me to share her journey to becoming and embodying the title "a writer." From discussing the first spark that set her flame to giving uplifting advice for aspiring writers, Serang walks us through her unique experience and insights.  Stay tuned for episode 2, containing an inter...