When I Grow Up

This week’s episode is with my new friend, Hannah Lee, who is a Doctoral Candidate of Counseling Psychology. Tune in to hear her explain the in’s and out’s of what her job requires and the powerful back story of why she decided to study psychology at a young age. My chat with Hannah is rich with helpful information, so you’ll definitely want to take a listen!

Have you guys heard of the Council of Korean Americans (CKA)? On this week’s episode, it was an honor to be able to speak with Dr. Abraham Kim who currently serves as the executive director of the CKA. Dr. Kim shares with me the main functions of the Council of Korean Americans, why he is passionate about connecting young people with the right mentors and communities, and how getting plugged in wi...

My guest, John Song, aka The Futuristic Vintage, is back with my first ever PART TWO! In this episode, John chats with me about another passion in his life, music. Every conversation I have with John is always honest, vulnerable, and just a lot of fun.  Tune in to hear him share some of his process in producing his newly released album, Know Words To Say Vol.2., along with my (and my kids’) first...

Yujin Kim Park was born and raised in Colombia and moved to the United States in hopes to pursue a career in animation. Tune in to hear Yujin’s story as she shares the twists, turns, and obstacles she has had to face and why she loves her job as a motion graphics designer. If you are interested in video and enjoy design, this might be a field worth exploring! 

On this week’s episode Tae Kwon Do Master, Stephen Chun, transparently shares with me what it takes to be the best. At a young age, Stephen had found his passion for the sport of Tae Kwon Do. As he began to compete, he proved he had what it took to make it all the way to the Olympics. Listen as Stephen shares about the pressures he had to face, how he overcame these challenges, and why he loves wh...

It was my honor to be able to chat with this week’s guest, John Cho, who is not only seasoned in his field but offers some invaluable advice for those who just want to succeed in life! Listen as we chat about self driving trucks, what his job title entails, and his experience in the startup tech sector.

I really enjoyed talking with my guest, Helen Kingery, this week about her job and her journey on how she got where she is today. Helen is an associate director for communications in CDC’s National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, in the Division of Human Development and Disability and has worked for the CDC for 11 years across different divisions, supporting a variety of to...

Coach Mark Greubel is a mixed martial arts and kickboxing coach based out of Augusta, Georgia. He is also on track to be the Team USA Kickboxing coach for the Summer Olympics taking place in Los Angeles, California in 2028. Listen as Coach shares with me about childhood events that impacted his decisions and ultimately led to his passion for MMA and kickboxing. By the end of our conversation, he h...

Growing up as a competitive figure skater took a toll on my body. I am convinced that if it weren’t for chiropractic care, I wouldn’t be able to walk properly today. That’s why I was really looking forward to hearing from my guest, Dr. Mike Ho, about what it is like to be a chiropractor and his journey to how he got where he is today. Tune in as Dr. Mike shares about his experiences and why he is...

Y’all. If I could do it all over again, you know this is what I would be doing! I loved chatting about all things dance with professional dancer and choreographer, Eileen Kim. In this episode, Eileen shares how her exposure to dance during her freshman year of college led her to quit school to pursue her passion full time. She also shares what it has been like to be a small business owner, as she...

 I met my guest Justin Oh in college and I remember him being a very creative, outside-the-box thinker. He's now a senior product marketing manager at Discord, and on this episode, he shares his journey and insights into the nature of his job and how his unique skill set got him there.

 

 It’s always so insane to me when I see these gorgeous and inspired murals painted on the sides of super tall buildings. The task of just figuring out how and where to start seems overwhelming. My guest and muralist, Arah Kang, gives me all the details on this week’s episode about everything that goes into the process of painting a mural on a large scale. Arah never intended on being a murali...

And we’re back! I’ve always known my guest, Jennie Park, to be an amazing teacher with a huge heart for her students. She started her teaching career in the Atlanta public school system in 2017,  and has recently transitioned into a new position in the education system where she works with teachers on how to creatively and effectively incorporate technology in the classroom. Never knew that w...

Grateful for Remotiv COO, Brian Kim, who took time on this week’s episode to educate me on the importance of planning for the future. Remotiv is a FinTech platform that helps companies and their employees “improve their saving habits and increase the effective utilization of their retirement plan.” Listen to hear more about Brian’s role in the company and why he decided to study industrial enginee...

Have you ever considered a career in stunt acting? This week’s guest, Victor Chong, had every intention of becoming a doctor. However, his background in gymnastics and Tae Kwon Do combined with his love to perform and an opportunity led him into a career in stunt acting. Listen to this episode to learn more about different types of stunt acting, what type of training is necessary to be a successfu...