In this episode, I’m speaking to Mrs. Naia Cucukov, the Executive Vice President of Development and Production at Walden Media. She has worked on several incredibly successful projects: the film adaptation of The Giver, Roald Dahl’s The BFG, Everest, and most recently, the Netflix hit series The Baby-Sitters Club. I had the honor of speaking to her about her climb to the top of the entertainment industry, diversity within all realms of production, and how she hopes to continue her message.

In today’s episode, I am speaking to Dr. Jennifer Wong, the director of the new Wallis Annenberg GenSpace. The interview explores both the challenges and successes she has experienced as a young woman in an leadership position. In addition, we discuss her role in providing support for the elder community and what presents itself as today’s most pressing issues.

As part of my Week of Teachers segment, I interview YoonJu Mangione, Korean teacher at Marlborough School. She explains what brought her to the United States as a teenager from Korea, how she adapted, and how sharing her culture makes her feel even closer to her heritage. Thank you, Mrs. Mangione!

In the twelfth episode of the BOS Coalition interview series, I am speaking to Mr. Jon Lee Brody. A filmmaker and creator, he tells me about shifting from a potential career in the NFL to finding his real passion in the entertainment industry. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, creator and artist Andy Cung and I chat about his experience in the artistic world, emphasizing his work on the reboot of Powerpuff Girls and his many contributions to other successful projects. He talks to me about his passion for teaching and storyboarding and the impact his childhood had on the unfolding of his career. An informative and telling recollection of the obstacles he has had to overcome, Mr. Cung's story is a powerful and moving one. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In today’s episode, I am talking to Jenny Jin, the beauty director at Pure Wow-- a destination for all things women’s beauty, fashion, and lifestyle. With an impressive career and extensive list of accomplishments, her interviews with female powerhouses like Gwyneth Paltrow and Carrie Underwood are just the beginning. She has a love for storytelling and enjoys fostering connection through listening to other people as well as sharing her own stories. You can learn more about Jenny's work at www.imjennyjin.com.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I spoke to Nona Lim, founder of Nona Lim Foods, a company that provides a clean take on fast and accessible Asian food. You can find products like coconut lime chicken bone broth, stir fry noodle kits, traditional ramen, and more at your local Whole Foods, Target, and Walmart, just to name a select few. Her inspiring story about how passion can inform one’s career and how food can create culture makes for an entertaining and informative interview. Visit her website at nonalim.com to shop her products, get recipe inspiration, and learn more about her story.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In the eighth episode of this interview series, I had the opportunity to talk to Amy Anderson: actor, writer, comedian, and singer. A comedian whose performances have generated over hundreds of thousands of views and her role as the mother of Modern Family's Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, her accomplishments are endless. She told me about the path that led her to Hollywood and shared her experiences as a Korean adoptee who lived in Minnesota.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, I’m talking to Lisa Lin, founder of food blog, Healthy Nibbles and Bits. With over 190k followers on Instagram and a large presence on both Tiktok and her website, Ms. Lin talks to me about the beginning of her career, in addition to how her love and passion for food and recipes transformed her life. Her success has been featured in Buzzfeed, the Huffington Post, and MyFitnessPal, just to name a few. You can find a collection of her delicious Asian recipes at healthynibblesandbits.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing educator, activist, and writer, Annie Tan. Ms. Tan is the cousin of the late Vincent Chin, and today she is here to tell her family’s powerful story of tragedy, triumph, and the ways in which she works to continue his legacy. In addition, she talks about her memoir that she is working on, how she got started in education, and what people can do to help the Asian American cause. You can learn more about Annie's projects and her work at annietan.com.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app