When I Grow Up

When I Grow Up

By Blair KimEducation
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When I Grow Up episodes

  • EPISODE 112 - When I Grow Up I want to be a Muralist

     It’s always so insane to me when I see these gorgeous and inspired murals painted on the sides of super tall buildings. The task of just figuring out how and where to start seems overwhelming. My guest and muralist, Arah Kang, gives me all the details on this week’s episode about everything that goes into the process of painting a mural on a large scale. Arah never intended on being a muralist, but now it’s her full time job! Listen to her story

    40 min
  • EPISODE 111 - When I Grow Up I want to be an Instructional Technology Coach

    And we’re back! I’ve always known my guest, Jennie Park, to be an amazing teacher with a huge heart for her students. She started her teaching career in the Atlanta public school system in 2017,  and has recently transitioned into a new position in the education system where she works with teachers on how to creatively and effectively incorporate technology in the classroom. Never knew that was even a thing!

    49 min
  • EPISODE 110 - When I Grow Up I want to be a Chief Operating Officer (COO)

    Grateful for Remotiv COO, Brian Kim, who took time on this week’s episode to educate me on the importance of planning for the future. Remotiv is a FinTech platform that helps companies and their employees “improve their saving habits and increase the effective utilization of their retirement plan.” Listen to hear more about Brian’s role in the company and why he decided to study industrial engineering in college.

    55 min
  • EPISODE 109 - When I Grow Up I want to be a Stunt Actor

    Have you ever considered a career in stunt acting? This week’s guest, Victor Chong, had every intention of becoming a doctor. However, his background in gymnastics and Tae Kwon Do combined with his love to perform and an opportunity led him into a career in stunt acting. Listen to this episode to learn more about different types of stunt acting, what type of training is necessary to be a successful stunt man, and the types of shows Victor has worked on.

    1 hr 9 min
  • EPISODE 108 - When I Grow Up I want to be an Operations Program Manager

    My guest and friend, Andrew Song, recently took on a new job as operations program manager for PGA Tour Superstore and in this week’s episode he explains why this has been the perfect job for him. To be honest, we don’t chat too much about the job itself, but rather Andrew shares with me what it has been like for him and his family to step down from his job as a church pastor for over a decade and step into a new and different chapter of life. If you feel like you’re in a period of transition and need some encouragement, listen to this conversation with Andrew!

    1 hr 12 min
  • EPISODE 106 - When I Grow Up I want to be an Entrepreneur
    After working the corporate life for awhile my guest, Jay Kim knew he needed a change for himself and his family. Jay chats with me about how and why he started his renovation company Tailored Living. Tune in to hear about the challenges he faced in starting a business and the reward that has come with taking a leap of faith.
    1 hr 9 min
  • EPISODE 105 - When I Grow Up I want to be a Real Estate Agent
    It was so good to reconnect with my old friend, Sylvia Kim! The last time I saw her, she was pursuing a career in fashion. Listen to this week’s episode to hear how her past experience has led to her current career and her success as a real estate agent for Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International.
    1 hr 1 min
  • EPISODE 104 - When I Grow Up I want to be a Basketball Coach
    Coach Marshall Cho is the head basketball coach at Lake Oswego High School in Oregon. On this week’s episode, Coach Cho shares with me his experiences as an Asian American head coach and the unbelievable journey of how he got where he is today. You definitely want to listen to this one, even if you don’t want to be a basketball coach!
    1 hr 12 min

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"What do you want to be when you grow up?" A question that I always found daunting in my youth. Listen as Asian American professionals share their stories about their career choices and the paths that…