[001] Identity Crisis as a Korean from American Samoa
Hello Happy Successful Asians listeners! This is the first official podcast episode and I'm so excited you're here.In this episode, I talk about identity crisis because I was immersed in a limbo of different cultures growing up as a Korean living on a pacific island called American Samoa then moving to the United States to attend college. And I feel like this is an experience A LOT of us Asians go through as a third culture kid.I bounced between different cultures - Korean, Samoan, and American, and when I came to the US, I went through all sorts of new experiences - saw snow for the first time, got shouted at for saying hella, didn't know the right lingo, had an Asian/Island accent, and didn’t know anyone except my brother.After graduating from university, I went into the corporate world, experienced mental and emotional challenges, then pivoted to become a coach, entrepreneur, and digital nomad to help others.Now, I’m owning and examining my unique identity and story because it's important to own and embrace the beautiful journey and experiences that's unique to you. It's what makes you special, and it's what allows you to share your essence with the world.So celebrate your identity and story because it's YOUR special gift.Find and connect with me on LinkedIn hereFind and connect with me on IG hereFind and connect with me on Facebook hereHAPPY SUCCESSFUL ASIANS COMMUNITY 🌱I'm building a community called Happiness Successful Asians. YAY! It's FREE to join and a way for us to connect with like-minded people, share ideas, build meaningful relationships, and integrate our learning to smash through limitations and own our lives towards more happiness and success. The ONE thing I'm going to do my best is to make sure the learning experience is fun, energetic, and exciting, unlike the boring classes we took in school or work. So get pumped!If you want to join the Happy Successful Asians movement, click here. I'm so grateful for your time and am super excited to see you on the other side 😊