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Your Money Journey with Founder and Author David Yi
#022: Your Money Journey is back with an insightful conversation with founder, editor and author David Yi. I met David when he was a fashion editor at Women's Wear Daily (WWD) and I was shooting street style. He later went on to run the fashion and beauty content vertical at Mashable and then onto found his own media site Very Good Light™. In 2021, David's first book, Pretty Boys, will be published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
David Yi is based in Los Angeles, CA., though quarantining in Colorado, so we had our chat via Zoom. [Recorded 5/30/2020]
Get to know more about this episode's guest - David Yi (@seoulcialite). You can also check out Very Good Light™ (@verygoodlight) which is redefining masculinity through beauty, how-tos, personal essays, and celebrity interviews.
Episode Timecodes:
00:30 - Introduction
05:00 - Coping with COVID-19 isolation.
05:40 - David tells us about his new book Pretty Boys (June '21)
10:45 - Background on David Yi - Career, and Founding his own company.
14:00 - Representation and diversity in the media and advocacy for those stories. The launch of Very Good Light™.
15:30 - Growing up as an Asian American in a white suburb. Being a proud Korean American and standing up to racism.
21:00 - Definition of Money and immigrant parents.
22:30 - Relationship with Money and its importance of money on voice and change in America.
23:55 - Learning the Value of the Dollar from his parents' hard work. Wanting to think about the future and creating generational wealth.
27:45 - Retirement Investing vs. Investing in Self.
29:30 - Redefining Self-Care. Being accountable, embracing your flaws, and becoming a better person.
30:45 - Money Fears.
39:10 - Getting past COVID-19 in a stronger position.
42:45 - The Emotional Spiral and protecting yourself.
49:00 - Speed Round. Casual questions.
55:15 - Housekeeping.
Participate
We're always taking questions, so be sure to swing over to our Anchor.FM page and submit questions via Voicemail. Please make sure to SUBSCRIBE, and leave a RATING & REVIEW if you're enjoying the show. Feedback is always welcome.
Contribute
Lastly, if you feel you're getting value from this show, I'd appreciate your support! As little as $5/month can help. Click to SUPPORT. (https://freelancekills.com/support) Otherwise, the best way to support is by spreading the word! Thank you for listening.
Get in touch!
Website
YouTube
Instagram - @freelancekills
Skillshare
E-Mail - freelancekills [at] gmail
*DISCLAIMER* This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please make sure to consult a licensed and registered investment advisor or tax professional for specific recommendations or advice regarding your personal situation.
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By Justin Bridges
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2020 ratings
#022: Your Money Journey is back with an insightful conversation with founder, editor and author David Yi. I met David when he was a fashion editor at Women's Wear Daily (WWD) and I was shooting street style. He later went on to run the fashion and beauty content vertical at Mashable and then onto found his own media site Very Good Light™. In 2021, David's first book, Pretty Boys, will be published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
David Yi is based in Los Angeles, CA., though quarantining in Colorado, so we had our chat via Zoom. [Recorded 5/30/2020]
Get to know more about this episode's guest - David Yi (@seoulcialite). You can also check out Very Good Light™ (@verygoodlight) which is redefining masculinity through beauty, how-tos, personal essays, and celebrity interviews.
Episode Timecodes:
00:30 - Introduction
05:00 - Coping with COVID-19 isolation.
05:40 - David tells us about his new book Pretty Boys (June '21)
10:45 - Background on David Yi - Career, and Founding his own company.
14:00 - Representation and diversity in the media and advocacy for those stories. The launch of Very Good Light™.
15:30 - Growing up as an Asian American in a white suburb. Being a proud Korean American and standing up to racism.
21:00 - Definition of Money and immigrant parents.
22:30 - Relationship with Money and its importance of money on voice and change in America.
23:55 - Learning the Value of the Dollar from his parents' hard work. Wanting to think about the future and creating generational wealth.
27:45 - Retirement Investing vs. Investing in Self.
29:30 - Redefining Self-Care. Being accountable, embracing your flaws, and becoming a better person.
30:45 - Money Fears.
39:10 - Getting past COVID-19 in a stronger position.
42:45 - The Emotional Spiral and protecting yourself.
49:00 - Speed Round. Casual questions.
55:15 - Housekeeping.
Participate
We're always taking questions, so be sure to swing over to our Anchor.FM page and submit questions via Voicemail. Please make sure to SUBSCRIBE, and leave a RATING & REVIEW if you're enjoying the show. Feedback is always welcome.
Contribute
Lastly, if you feel you're getting value from this show, I'd appreciate your support! As little as $5/month can help. Click to SUPPORT. (https://freelancekills.com/support) Otherwise, the best way to support is by spreading the word! Thank you for listening.
Get in touch!
Website
YouTube
Instagram - @freelancekills
Skillshare
E-Mail - freelancekills [at] gmail
*DISCLAIMER* This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please make sure to consult a licensed and registered investment advisor or tax professional for specific recommendations or advice regarding your personal situation.