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Hosted by Tyger Cho. Exploring my curiosity through conversation.

  1. 11/02/2025

    K-Bridge #9: Brian Sanghee Lee on Bridging Asia & The West

    Brian Sanghee Lee works with global leaders to cultivate cross-cultural competencies and self-awareness. In this episode, I ask Brian about his unusual Korean-American upbringing, his decision to attend boarding school at 13, and his experience living in 10+ different cities in Asia throughout his professional life.  As a polyglot, mentor coach, and facilitator, Brian has support global organizations like UNICEF, Nike, and Fidelity and many others. Brian's Socials: https://www.instagram.com/briansanghee/https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-s-lee/ Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast00:49 Guest Introduction: Brian Sanghee Lee01:29 Brian's Early Life and Education03:06 Cultural Identity and Assimilation05:21 Boarding School Experience17:19 Language Learning Journey29:38 American Exceptionalism and Broader Perspectives39:37 Podcasting in Korea: Cultural Differences40:44 Korean Humility and Podcasting Challenges42:41 Structured Conversations vs. Spontaneity44:58 Cultural Adaptation and Personal Experiences46:33 Korean Social Norms and Pressures48:44 Multicultural Identities and Cambridge01:02:04 Parental Influence and Career Choices01:11:42 Future Plans and Aspirations

    1h 18m

  2. 06/02/2025

    K-Bridge #8: Jeong Cho on Digital Nomads Korea

    Jeong Cho (조정현) is the founder of Digital Nomads Korea (DNK) and Hoppers. In this episode, Jeong and I talk about Jeong's entrepreneurial journey, the origins of Hoppers & DNK, highlights from recent projects held by Hoppers (including workation events in Busan and Jeju), and Jeong's plans for 2025. Jeong's Socials:https://www.digitalnomadskorea.com/https://www.hoppers.kr/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeonghcho/https://www.instagram.com/jeong.cho/

    45 min

  3. 31/01/2025

    K-Bridge #7: Joo-Seuk Maing & Jaewoo Seo on life in Seoul, Korean Diaspora identity, and building bridges

    Joo-Seuk Maing and Jaewoo (Jay) Seo are Korean-German and French-Korean working professionals (and friends) living in Seoul. In this episode, we talk about Joo-Seuk & Jay's Korean Diaspora stories, their efforts to maintain and promote Korean culture abroad, and their motivations for hosting a 'Bridgers' event in 2024. Joo-Seuk Maing:- https://www.linkedin.com/in/joo-seuk-maing/- https://www.instagram.com/joomaing/ Jaewoo Seo:- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaewooseo/- https://www.instagram.com/jaerginho/

    1h 9m

  4. 12/01/2025

    #37 - Dom Cooke interviews Tyger! (2024 Recap)

    Dom Cooke is Head of Content at Colossus. In this conversation, Dom interviews Tyger to recap his 2024 adventures: moving to Seoul, founding K-Bridge, crossing 1,000 day gym streak, and Hosting an in-person launch event. Dom's socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/domcookePersonal Website: https://www.onepointmore.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-cooke-3102a9a6/

    1h 9m

  5. 23/12/2024

    K-Bridge #6: Geonwoo Park on Koreans in India, Meeting Royal Families, & Overcoming Crohn's Disease

    Geonwoo Park is the owner of @koreans_in_india on Instagram and is a senior at Imperial College London majoring in computer science. In this episode, we cover: Geonwoo's incurable Crohn's disease diagnoses, his experience discovering the untapped potential of the K-wave in India, his unique approach to bridging cultures via social media, and his conviction in the future of the creator economy. Geonwoo's Socials:- https://x.com/gnwoo_park- https://www.instagram.com/parkgnwoo/- https://www.linkedin.com/in/roypark337/- https://www.instagram.com/koreans_in_india/

    1h 4m

  6. 11/12/2024

    K-Bridge #5: Sang Lee on Empowering Korean Founders (KSE)

    Sang Lee is a recovering investment banker using his background in finance for change. Artificial intelligence and blockchain are top of mind topics for Sang and he has spoken on these topics in international markets. Sang is also the President of Korean Startups & Entrepreneurs, a non-profit working to empower new entrepreneurship and learning amongst the Korean and Korean-American Community. Sang's Socials:- https://www.linkedin.com/in/leesh1200/- https://new.koreanse.org/

    1h 10m

  7. 09/12/2024

    TC Speaks #39 - 1,000 Days of Gym

    A narration of my recent essay, "1,000 Days of Gym". See more: tygercho.com

    4 min

  8. 30/11/2024

    K-Bridge #4: Jamie Shin on The Power of Unexpected Connection

    In this K-Bridge Conversation, Jamie Shin shares insights from his personal story: moving from Korea to Canada, challenges navigating a foreign education system, and his passion for building community. Jamie also shares his insights from hosting the Community ABROAD conference at the University of Toronto. Jamie's Socials:- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamnishin/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamie1664s/- Community Abroad: https://www.globalepic.co.kr/view.php?ud=20240806103401879048439a4874_29

    1h 12m
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Hosted by Tyger Cho. Exploring my curiosity through conversation.

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  • Creator
    Tyger Cho
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    61
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025 Tyger Cho
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    The Idea Exchange