Episode Description: To truly know me, you first need to understand my past and the journey that brought me here. In this inaugural episode of Leniel Writes, I’m opening the book of my life and sharing the untold stories that shaped who I am today.

From a miraculous start at birth to navigating a turbulent childhood, moving across states, and finding purpose through the U.S. Air Force, my journey is one of resilience, transformation, and growth. I’ll take you through my family’s history, my struggles, and the pivotal moments that molded my career as a User Experience Researcher and storyteller.

What You'll Hear in This Episode:

• A Miraculous Beginning: My lifeless birth and the incredible story of survival that followed.
• Roots and Resilience: Growing up in Los Angeles Koreatown, the struggles of my immigrant parents, and our eventual escape to Washington State.
• Navigating Adversity: Bullying, family challenges, and finding solace in choir and theater during high school.
• Life in the U.S. Air Force: How the military transformed an 18-year-old kid into a disciplined, world-traveled adult, and the proud milestones I achieved along the way.
• Fulfilling My Father’s Wish: Balancing work, studies, and life to complete my education and embark on a 7-year career as a User Experience Researcher.

Why Listen? This is more than just my story—it’s about overcoming odds, learning from life’s toughest lessons, and embracing every twist and turn. I hope this episode resonates with you whether you’re here for inspiration, curiosity, or to connect.

Stay Connected:

• Listen to the song dedicated to my grandmother [here].
• Follow me for updates, sneak peeks, and future episodes of Leniel Writes.

Thank you for listening to my very first episode. I’m grateful for your time and support. Buckle up, because this is just the beginning!

Oh, here's the link to my Grandma's tribute song that I mentioned in the episode SoundCloud