In this premiere episode of asian, like me..., Dr. Sohee Jun shares her personal journey as a Korean immigrant and introduces her vision for amplifying Asian women's voices. From arriving in Phoenix, Arizona at age six without speaking English, to becoming an executive coach with a PhD in organizational psychology, Dr. Jun's story embodies the complexity and triumph of the Asian American experience.

Drawing from both research and personal experience, she explores how cultural identity shapes professional growth and personal development. Dr. Jun discusses the challenges she faced - from trying to erase her cultural identity in her youth to learning to advocate for herself in corporate settings - and how these experiences inform her work with Asian women leaders today.

Inspirational Quotes from Dr. Sohee Jun from this episode:

"To be a modern Asian female means we're dynamic, we're growth-focused, and we're limitless - with potential and possibilities defined by our own values."

"We are Asian and we are American... it is about embodying the best of that and incorporating it into who we are."

"I want us to amplify what is working. I wanna amplify how we are making it through and showing up for ourselves and each other so that we can do more of that."

This episode sets the foundation for authentic conversations about what it means to be a modern Asian woman, challenging traditional narratives while celebrating cultural heritage and personal growth.

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