When I Grow Up

After nine years of preaching and ministering from the pulpit, EJ Lee shares with me about how the lens of ministry has shifted in the last four years. He is now the principal and partner at Good Places working as the Director of Operations. I was so excited to hear more about Good Places, which is a real estate development firm that focuses on building communities and creating positive change through real estate. Tune in as EJ shares about his day to day, why he loves his job, and how he navigated through this big transition in his life.  

What does it mean to work in Human Resources? My mind goes immediately to “the people that hire and fire people.” Turns out there are many different divisions within Human Resources, and the process of recruiting and letting people go is just one part of the job. On this week’s episode Gina Kim explains what HR technology is, and how her job is to make sure all of those different divisions are running smoothly and efficiently through the use of technology. Tune in as she shares how she got to where she is today and discuss how the current pandemic and social unrest are causing companies to look within and evaluate changes that need to be made moving forward.

Data science has been a hot topic in the workforce for some time now, but a relatively new field in academia. On this week’s episode, Sarah Paik takes me on her journey of how she went from studying economics in undergrad to getting her masters in Data Science. I was truly inspired as she explained to me that one of the main reasons she loves her job is because she knows that her skill set can unlock truths for her clients that otherwise may have not been discovered without data science. Listen as she shares some really great insight to the world of data science and gives some tips on how to get ahead of the game, if this is a field you are interested in!

I have to admit, before this interview with Dr. Edward Kim, I had it in my head that physical therapy was just something someone needed after getting injured. Dr. Edward gives valuable insight into a multifaceted career as a physical therapist and explains how physical therapy is a great job for someone that wants to help people and likes building relationships. We talk about what his day to day looks like and the flexibility that comes with being a “home visit” PT. He even shares a little bit about his future plans in starting his own practice.

Have you ever considered working for a non-profit? Christina Miyoung Martinez works for New Story Charity, a non-profit organization that is pioneering solutions to end global homelessness. In this week’s episode, Christina explains what her job title means and how the sum of all her previous job experiences has prepared her for her current position today. Christina is also the founder of her own non-profit called The Collective Effect. Listen as she shares her heart for the people of Uganda and what we can do to make an impactful difference in the lives of those who truly need our help today.

Meet my friend, Jane Mo. Jane is a video producer for USA Today Network and I feel blessed to have had this conversation with her. In this episode, Jane tells us about what it looks like to be a journalist in a digital age. She explains how her education prepared her for her future and how she navigates through an ever evolving, fast paced industry. Listen as Jane shares her heart as to why she went in to journalism and gives valuable advice for those interested in a future in media.

A career that all of us know about, but maybe don’t actually know about. Dr. Stan Sonu is a physician at the 5th largest hospital in the nation and one of the busiest Level 1 trauma centers in the country, Grady Memorial in Atlanta, GA. In this episode, Dr. Stan demystifies the medical field for me and really unpacks what he does and why he is so passionate about it. We also have an in-depth conversation about his study of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) that has truly opened my eyes and shifted my thinking for the better. 

When I was younger (before streaming was available), I loved being able to turn on the TV and watch old movies with my dad on the Turner Classic Movies Channel (TCM). This week, Sarah Chang tells me what it’s like to work as a marketing and production manager for TCM at WarnerMedia. Upon entering Georgia Tech, Sarah’s plan was to go into the medical field, but she quickly realized it wasn’t for her. Listen as she shares her journey of how she found herself in the world of marketing and explains how each day is truly a growing and learning process in her line of work. If you are a person who enjoys planning events and can be flexible under pressure, this might be a good career for you!

Edward Sun is someone that my husband and I have a lot of respect for, especially when it comes to his craft and his dedication to it.  In this episode, Edward opens up about the legitimate fears and uncertainty he had for his future, why he quit his first job straight out of college, and how he unexpectedly ended up in a career that he loves and is thriving in.