Someday is Here

Michelle opens up about her experience growing up as the “token Asian American” in most circles. Then, attending the University of California-Irvine, where the majority culture looked like her--causing her to question her value and identity. Michelle shares how she uses life experiences, such as the recent birth of her son, to incorporate and share about Korean culture. I especially appreciate her willingness to unpack the challenges she faced with her parents for marrying her husband, who is Black and Jewish. I can’t wait for you to listen and share your feedback!

Learn more about Michelle

Instagram: @michellekimmccoy

Photography: Michelle Kim Photography

Acting: IMDb

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Twitter: @vivmabuni

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Credits

Sound Engineer: Aaron Kretzman of Phos Studios

Music: Joseph Patrick of Passion Net Productions

Executive Producer: Chantel Runnels

Design: Jocelyn Chung

Ruth Chou Simons, author of Gracelaced, shares about how she sees beauty and truth through her every day life. From name pronunciation to Asian school lunches, she shares her experience from being born in Taiwan to what it was like growing up in New Mexico. She discusses leadership skills to help you to lead out of freedom instead of being performance driven. Ruth is a refreshing reminder of how no matter where you are in your life stage that we are all still a work in progress.

Connect with Ruth:

Instagram: @ruthchousimons + @gracelaced

www.ruthchousimons.com

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Instagram: @vivmabuni + @somedayisnowpodcast

Twitter: @vivmabuni

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Credits

Sound Engineer: Aaron Kretzman of Phos Studios

Music: Joseph Patrick of Passion Net Productions

Executive Producer: Chantel Runnels

Design: Jocelyn Chung

In this episode I start off by giving you a little back story of how the show got its name and we dive into what it means to be an Asian American living in both eastern and western worlds. Each week guests will share their leadership and ethnic journeys. To begin, I share my own story; of what I’m proud of and what has been painful. I also share leadership lessons and some of my favorite Asian comfort food. Thanks for listening!

Stay connected with me on

Instagram: @vivmabuni + @somedayisnowpodcast

Twitter: @vivmabuni

www.vivianmabuni.com

Credits

Sound Engineer: Aaron Kretzman of Phos Studios

Music: Joseph Patrick of Passion Net Productions

Executive Producer: Chantel Runnels

Design: Jocelyn Chung

In this episode I start off the podcast by taking you through my ethnic journey, places where I shine with Asian pride and places where it has been painful. I reminisce about eating midnight snacks with my dad growing up and identifying with the dumpling scene in Crazy Rich Asian.I also talk about my passion to set up the next generation better and lead them further than my own and take you through a glimpse of my journey feeling torn between two worlds of growing up wanting to fit in but also finding areas where I didn’t feel proud of my own Chinese upbringing.

Stay connected with meIG: @vivmabuni + @somedayisnowpodcastTwitter: @vivmabuniwww.vivianmabuni.com