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We celebrate and empower modern Asian women—bold leaders, changemakers, and dreamers—who are breaking barriers and redefining success. Through real stories of resilience and ambition, we aim to build meaningful connections, offer actionable insights, and inspire others to own their power.  By showcasing journeys of trailblazing Asians, we’re creating a thriving community that sparks transformation both within ourselves and in the spaces we navigate. By shining a spotlight on authentic stories of perseverance, growth, and success, we aim to rewrite the narrative and show what happens when boldness and identity intersect. Led by Dr. Sohee Jun, a premier leadership coach, author and global speaker; each episode creates a space where women feel seen, supported, and inspired to overcome challenges and embrace their full potential. This is more than just a podcast—it’s a call to action. Together, we amplify voices, celebrate achievements, and shape a future where opportunities are boundless. Subscribe today and share it with your community. Visit https://soheejunphd.com/ (soheejunphd.com) to explore Dr. Sohee’s coaching services, books, resources, and tools designed to help you thrive.  Let’s rewrite the story of what’s possible—together.

  1. 19 Aug

    Sophia Chang on Risk Taking, Saying Yes and Building a Storied Career from the Ground Up - Part II

    In Part 1, we went deep into the dark nights — postpartum, isolation, and the healing journey of choosing hope and agency. If you haven't listened yet, start there first. In Part 2, we come up for air — and into the light. This conversation is about the career. The hustle. The seasons. The ‘yes’. Sophia Chang — multimedia storyteller, visual artist, and creative force behind collaborations with Nike, Apple, HBO, the NBA, and more — takes us all the way back to the elevator at Parsons that changed everything, to Facebook messaging strangers to land her first internship, to the Anthony Bourdain illustration that became her big break. And she does it all with the honesty, humor, and hard-won wisdom that makes her one of the most compelling women Dr. Sohee has ever had in the room. This episode is for the woman who is still waiting to say yes. Still waiting to be ready. Sophia's message is simple: just do the thing. Chase the thing. Shake your body when it all gets to be too much. And keep going. Did you miss Part 1? Listen here: soheejunphd.com/insights What You'll Learn in This Episode How Sophia went from a hyper-academic Asian household in Queens to building a global creative career — on her own termsThe elevator moment at Parsons that changed everything and led her to illustrationHow Facebook messaging strangers landed her first internship — and why she has zero shame about putting herself out thereThe Anthony Bourdain illustration that became her big break and launched her careerWhy curiosity, not talent alone, is the real engine behind a storied creative careerWhat Sophia's biggest career failure taught her — and how she flipped it into a lessonWhy "both/and" thinking is more powerful than all-or-nothing — and how to practice itThe body-shaking practice that resets your nervous system after a moment of overwhelmHow the immigrant work ethic gets wired into our bodies — and what it takes to rewire itWhat it means to be a modern Asian female: shedding what isn't serving you and choosing what to keepWhy women — especially Asian women — are the last to eat, rest, and care for themselves Quotes From This Episode "I knew I could do more. I always knew." — Sophia Chang "I'm not scared to fail in the sense of — what's the worst that could happen? And what's the lesson here?" — Sophia Chang "Being a modern Asian woman is shedding the things that aren't serving you from your culture — and redefining what those things mean to you." — Sophia Chang "Our first filter as Asians is shame. And part of being a modern Asian woman is shedding that when it is not your story." — Sophia Chang "We have to breathe in order to create a circuit breaker to choose something different. That's neurologic." — Dr. Sohee Jun Sophia's Body-Shaking Reset Practice Feeling wound up, anxious, or overwhelmed? Try this: Stand up. Spread your arms wide. Start shaking — your hips, your knees, your ankles, your wrists, your shoulders, your neck, your head. Jump a little. Shake everything. Do it for as long as you need. Why it works: After animals experience conflict, they shake their bodies to move cortisol and stress hormones out of the bloodstream. The same works for us. It gives your body and brain a reset — and you'll feel the difference immediately. Reflection Questions for You What's your relationship with making mistakes — and how can you loosen the grip of needing to get it right and allow yourself to learn instead?How will you embrace the mindset of agency and choice in your work and life — and what could you unlock if you leaned into that more?What is one micro-action you can take right now from a place of agency and choice — in your work or in your life? About Sophia Chang Sophia Chang hails from the borough of Queens, New York, and within two decades she has championed a name for herself in the art, design, and streetwear community worldwide. With her BFA from Parsons School of Design and a natural acumen for business, she has collaborated with A-list names across multiple industries including Samsung, Nike, Adidas, Apple, Footlocker, HBO, and the NBA. As a gifted multimedia storyteller with the ability to create lucid and inspired imagery, Sophia is expanding market boundaries and defining a new vivid visual vocabulary. She understands that presence has dimension — online and in real life. Website: www.esymai.comInstagram: @esymai About Dr. Sohee Jun Dr. Sohee Jun is the founder of "asian, like me…" — a podcast and community for the modern Asian woman redefining what it means to thrive. A Korean immigrant, executive coach, author, and entrepreneur, Sohee has spent over 20 years helping high-achieving women navigate culture, career, and identity. She is also the founder of EVRten, a wellness brand for women who are ever curious and growth focused. 🚨 Coming soon: Dr. Sohee's third book — focused on motherhood and what it means to mother and be mothered — is coming in 2026! Want to be an early reader? Visit soheejunphd.com and click Contact. Resources & Links Listen to Part 1 — Sophia Chang on Motherhood, Choosing Hope, and Navigating Postpartum's Dark Night of the Soul (released Aug 5th, 2026): soheejunphd.com/insightsKate Kripke, Maternal Mental Health Coach — The Calm Connection Experience: www.katekripke.com/thecalmconnectionexperiencePostpartum Support International: www.postpartum.net | Helpline: 1-800-944-4773Learn more about Sophia Chang: www.esymai.comFollow Sophia on Instagram: @esymaiEVRten Flow Journals — Coming Soon! www.evrten.comEVRten Nourish Protein Bar: www.evrten.comConnect with Dr. Sohee to explore 1:1 coaching: www.soheejunphd.comExplore Dr. Sohee's books: https://soheejunphd.com/booksSUBSCRIBE to the podcast: https://soheejunphd.com/insights Enjoyed This Episode? Share this with every woman in your life who is still waiting to say yes to the thing she keeps thinking aboutText it to your work wives, your besties, your mom, your sisterLeave a review — Dr. Sohee reads every single oneFollow "asian, like me…" on your favorite podcast platform This is your space to feel seen, heard, and inspired. Let's grow together.

  2. 5 Aug

    Sophia Chang on Motherhood, Choosing Hope and Navigating Postpartum’s Dark Night of the Soul- Part I

    What happens when a multimedia storyteller who's built a name for herself across the art, design, and streetwear world gets brutally honest about the hardest chapter of her life — motherhood? In this raw, deeply personal two-part conversation, Dr. Sohee Jun sits down with Sophia Chang — a Queens-raised creative force who has collaborated with brands like Samsung, Nike, Adidas, Apple, Footlocker, HBO, and the NBA. But this episode isn't about brand campaigns. It's about the "dark night of the soul" Sophia experienced with postpartum, the isolation no one prepared her for, and how she found her way back to herself through agency, choice, and — eventually — joy. From growing up an only child in sensory-rich Flushing, Queens, to early Photoshop experiments that sparked a creative career, to the unfiltered truth about what her body and mind went through months after giving birth, Sophia and Sohee go somewhere few conversations about modern motherhood are willing to go. This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation. Part 2 drops on August 19th. What You'll Learn in This Episode: How an unstructured, sensory-rich childhood can shape a lasting sense of identity and creative freedomWhy embracing mistakes — instead of avoiding them — is often the fastest path to creative growthHow to "choose hope" as a daily practice, even on an ordinary, unremarkable morningAn honest look at postpartum dread, panic, and isolation — including why symptoms can surface months after birth, not just in the early weeksWhy so many women leave the doctor's office after birth with no real mental health support — and what to do insteadHow swapping "but" for "and" in the way you talk to yourself can shift an entire narrativeWhat gets lost when we mother without a village — and why intergenerational community matters more than we thinkHow "choosing joy" can become a daily practice that rewires the brain during a hard season Quotes From This Episode: "There's always agency, there's always choice, you can always choose. That's very empowering — it shifts your entire body chemistry and state of being." — Sophia Chang"Trying to minimize our ‘buts’ in our sentence structures and narratives and replacing it with an ‘and’." — Sophia Chang“…mindset is all about what's possible. There's always a ‘possible’ and you get to choose within that, which is such an empowering place.” — Dr. Sohee Jun Reflection Questions for You: What's your relationship with making mistakes? Do you try to avoid them at all costs because of how it will make you look or feel? How can you loosen the grip of not making mistakes and allow yourself to actually learn from them?How will you embrace and infuse the mindset of agency and choice into your work and life — and what would happen if you did more of that? What might you unlock in terms of being truly aligned and authentic?What micro-action will you take from the mindset of embracing agency and choice — in your work life or your life in general? About Sophia Chang: Sophia Chang hails from the borough of Queens, New York, and within two decades has championed a name for herself in the art, design, and streetwear community worldwide. With her BFA from Parsons School of Design coupled with a natural acumen for business, she has collaborated with a-list names across multiple fields such as Samsung, Nike, Refinery29, Adidas, Apple, Footlocker, HBO, and the NBA, to name a few. As a gifted multimedia storyteller with the ability to create lucid and inspirited imagery, she's expanding market boundaries and defining a new, vivid visual vocabulary. She understands that presence has dimension — online or in real life, Sophia inspires connection. Passionate about everyone's story, she listens and interprets those stories to empower the community she loves and respects. Sophia is a creative engine that lives to propel her friends and clients to greatness. Connect with Sophia: Website: www.esymai.comInstagram: instagram.com/esymai About Dr. Sohee Jun: Dr. Sohee Jun is the founder of "asian, like me…" — a podcast and community for the modern Asian woman redefining what it means to thrive. A Korean immigrant, executive coach, author, and entrepreneur, Sohee has spent over 20 years helping high-achieving women navigate culture, career, and identity. She is also the founder of EVRten, a wellness brand for women who are ever curious and growth focused. Resources & Links: Connect with Sophia Chang: www.esymai.com | instagram.com/esymaiExplore Dr. Sohee's bestselling books — Mommytracked & The Aligned Mindset: https://soheejunphd.com/booksConnect with Dr. Sohee to explore 1:1 coaching: www.soheejunphd.comConnect with Dr. Sohee to explore speaking at your company or event: https://soheejunphd.com/contactExplore Dr. Sohee's wellness products: www.evrten.com SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and don't miss a drop: https://soheejunphd.com/insights Enjoyed This Episode? Share this with the woman in your life who needs to hear she's not alone in the hard parts of motherhood Leave a review — it helps the next woman who needs this find her way here Subscribe to Dr. Sohee Jun's newsletter at www.soheejunphd.com Follow "asian, like me…" on your favorite podcast platform Part 2 of this conversation drops in two weeks — don't miss it This is your space to feel seen, heard, and inspired. Let's grow together.

  3. 22 Jul

    From Main Street to Wall Street + Beyond: How Grace Chung Built Success Through Radical Candor

    What does it take to go from growing up in an immigrant community in Queens to becoming a trusted HR partner to C-suite executives at some of the world's most complex organizations? In this rich, practical, and deeply personal conversation, Dr. Sohee Jun sits down with Grace Chung — global HR business leader, consultant, and one of the most radically candid women you'll ever hear in conversation. Grace doesn't just talk about truth-telling. She lives it. And in this episode, she shares exactly how that has made her the go-to trusted partner for leaders navigating growth, change, and uncertainty. From her parallel upbringing with Sohee — a pastor's home full of people from every walk of life — to landing her first client as a new entrepreneur by holding firm on her pricing, Grace brings the kind of grounded, practical wisdom that makes you want to take notes and take action. And then she said something that stopped everything: "The modern Asian female knows there's space for others just like her. And when there seems not to be — she creates it." This episode is for the woman who has the answer at the tip of her tongue and stays quiet. For the one still running in seventh gear. For the one waiting for a seat at a table she should be building herself. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Grace's origin story — from growing up in Queens in an immigrant community to navigating Wall Street and beyondHow her upbringing in a pastor's home full of people from every walk of life shaped her ability to build trust and communityThe two things Grace most commonly sees limiting Asian women in the workplace — and what to do about themHow to give direct, candid feedback in a way that people can actually receive — and the exact language to useWhy over-rehearsing and hesitating when you already have the answer is costing Asian women in the roomThe "do it afraid" moment that defined her early entrepreneurship — and how she held her pricing under pressureWhy business development is really just genuine connection and curiosity — not networking eventsHow to come back to center during the inevitable "oh shit" moments of entrepreneurshipWhat agility and a "tapas approach" to career looks like for the modern Asian professionalHow to lead through uncertainty by investing in connection, trust, and curiosity on your team Quotes From This Episode: "The modern Asian female knows there's space for others just like her. And when there seems not to be — she creates it." — Grace Chung "True hope is a confident expectation in a future reality that is unseen." — Grace Chung "When you have the answer — what's holding you back?" — Grace Chung "Do it afraid." "There's always a next. There is always a next." — Dr. Sohee Jun "You are learning in two weeks, two months, what most people would take two years, ten years to learn." "Business development is the connection between you and somebody — helping them solve a problem in a generous way." — Dr. Sohee Jun "It's not a life sentence one way or another — whether it's in-house or consulting." "There's so much more that ties us together than pulls us apart." Reflection Questions for You: Where in your life are you still running in seventh gear — the survival mode that got you here? Is that gear still serving you, or are you just afraid of who you'd be without it?Think about the last room where you had the answer at the tip of your tongue and stayed quiet. What was really holding you back — and who might have been changed if you'd let yourself be heard, unrehearsed?Grace said that when there isn't space for a woman like her, she creates it. Whose door are you holding open right now — and where do you need to stop waiting for a seat and build the room yourself? About Grace Chung Grace Chung is a global business HR leader and partner to C-level executives and their organizations. She has led through significant growth and change, enabling people leaders to drive meaningful business outcomes across life science, financial services, and tech. Grace has also consulted across biotech, real estate tech, CPG/eCommerce, management consulting, and nonprofits. She grew up in Queens, New York City and lives in Princeton with her husband and two kids. Connect with Grace: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gracechung1 About Dr. Sohee Jun Dr. Sohee Jun is the founder of "asian, like me…" — a podcast and community for the modern Asian woman redefining what it means to thrive. A Korean immigrant, executive coach, author, and entrepreneur, Sohee has spent over 20 years helping high-achieving women navigate culture, career, and identity. She is also the founder of EVRten, a wellness brand for women who are ever curious and growth focused. Resources & Links: Connect with Grace Chung on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gracechung1Explore Dr. Sohee's bestselling books — Mommytracked & The Aligned Mindset: https://soheejunphd.com/booksConnect with Dr. Sohee to explore 1:1 coaching: www.soheejunphd.comConnect with Dr. Sohee to explore speaking at your company or event: https://soheejunphd.com/contactExplore Dr. Sohee's wellness products: www.evrten.comSUBSCRIBE to the podcast and don't miss a drop: https://soheejunphd.com/insights Enjoyed This Episode? Share this with the woman in your life who has the answer and keeps staying quiet. Leave a review — it helps the next woman who needs this find her way here.Subscribe to Dr. Sohee Jun's newsletter at www.soheejunphd.comFollow "asian, like me…" on your favorite podcast platform

  4. 8 Jul

    Fail More, Fear Less: Selena Rezvani on Being Wired for Safety, Burnout + Doing It Afraid

    What if the thing that's been holding you back isn't fear — it's your refusal to make a mess? In this rich, honest, and deeply relatable conversation, Dr. Sohee Jun sits down with Selena Rezvani — Wall Street Journal bestselling author, leadership speaker, and Forbes-named premier expert on self-advocacy at work. They go off the stage together, getting under the hood of Selena's Pakistani upbringing, the chaos of her family of origin, and how a girl who learned to be quiet, good, and invisible grew up to write books about confidence and self-advocacy. This episode is for the woman who is still waiting until she's ready. Still perfecting. Still watching from the sidelines. Selena's message is both a permission slip and a push: you have a righting reflex. Trust it. Do it afraid. What You'll Learn in This Episode Selena's origin story — from a chaotic Pakistani-immigrant household to becoming a WSJ bestselling author and global leadership speakerHow growing up with an intense, workaholic father shaped her relationship with achievement, rest, and burnoutWhy perfectionism is a system built on unattainable standards — and how to start deconditioning yourself from itThe difference between excellence and perfectionism — and why Asian women in particular get caught in the trapHow Selena almost talked herself out of the LinkedIn newsletter that went viral, became a community, and led to four booksWhy "doing it afraid" is the only real path to building self-trust and confidenceWhat it means to not gaslight yourself out of something that genuinely energizes youThe concept of the "righting reflex" — and why you're more capable of adapting than you thinkWhat gives Selena hope: women refusing to settle for suboptimalHow to fill your own energy tank — and why even your best days can drain you Quotes From This Episode "Do it afraid." — Selena Rezvani "You are not served by gaslighting yourself into working harder — turning a capacity issue into a personal failing." "Perfectionism is a system built on unattainable, out of touch standards. The more you get close but don't quite get it, the more you chase it." "Stop taking it so deadly seriously. Have a little fun. Live a little." "You are missing out on a huge part of life that's not just rule-following and trying to get a grade back that proves your worth." "A modern Asian woman knows where she's come from — but she's not obligated to stay there." "If there's a nudge and it keeps coming up, you've got to give it energy and put it out there." — Dr. Sohee Jun "I'm doing it anyway. I'm trying it anyway." "You have a righting reflex. No matter how sideways things go." Reflection Questions for You What would you tell your younger self to do more of — or less of — and why?In what ways have you gaslit yourself or talked yourself out of doing something you were genuinely excited about?What does it look like to fill up your own energy reserves in this season — and how can you do more of that? About Selena Rezvani Selena Rezvani is a leadership speaker, author, and consultant known for her practical, no-nonsense advice on thriving at work. She is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Quick Leadership: Build Trust, Navigate Change, and Cultivate Unstoppable Teams — part of her popular "Quick" series that began with Quick Confidence. A recognized authority on leadership and self-advocacy, Selena's work has been featured by The Today Show, NPR, Forbes, and The Washington Post. As a LinkedIn Learning instructor whose courses have been viewed by millions, Selena is known for breaking down complex workplace dynamics into simple, actionable strategies. She has advised leaders and teams at organizations like Microsoft, Under Armour, and The World Bank. Connect with Selena: Website: www.selenarezvani.comInstagram: @selenarezvaniLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/selenarezvaniTikTok: @selenarezvaniFacebook: SelenaRezvaniOfficialTwitter/X: @selenarezvani About Dr. Sohee Jun Dr. Sohee Jun is the founder of "asian, like me…" — a podcast and community for the modern Asian woman redefining what it means to thrive. A Korean immigrant, executive coach, author, and entrepreneur, Sohee has spent over 20 years helping high-achieving women navigate culture, career, and identity. She is also the founder of EVRten, a wellness brand for women who are ever curious and growth focused. Resources & Links Pick up Selena's latest book: Quick Leadership — available where all books are soldExplore Selena's full book series: www.selenarezvani.comPick up Dr. Sohee's book — The Aligned Mindset (featuring a forward by Selena Rezvani!)Listen to The Aligned Mindset on Audible: https://soheejunphd.com/booksConnect with Dr. Sohee to explore 1:1 coaching: www.soheejunphd.comConnect with Dr. Sohee to explore speaking at your company or event: https://soheejunphd.com/contactExplore Dr. Sohee's wellness products: www.evrten.comSUBSCRIBE to the podcast and don't miss a drop: https://soheejunphd.com/insights Enjoyed This Episode? Send this to your work wives — right now, in your WhatsApp group chatLeave a review — it helps the community growSubscribe to Dr. Sohee Jun's newsletter at www.soheejunphd.comFollow "asian, like me…" on your favorite podcast platform This is your space to feel seen, heard, and inspired. Let's grow together.

  5. 24 Jun

    Enhance, Don't Erase: Kelly Zhang on Beauty, Entrepreneurship, and Betting on Yourself

    Episode Description What does it mean to enhance — not erase — who you are? In this warm, honest, and deeply inspiring conversation, Dr. Sohee Jun sits down with Kelly Zhang — celebrity makeup artist, entrepreneur, and founder of Kelly Zhang Agency — for a live, in-person recording that feels like two old friends finally having the conversation they've always meant to have. Kelly came to the U.S. at 11 years old without speaking a word of English. Today she leads an agency of 40 artists, runs her own makeup line, and does makeup for some of the world's biggest celebrities. Her journey is one of trusting the nudge, betting on herself, and building something beautiful — one step at a time. This episode is for the woman who has been waiting for the right time. The right moment. The right sign. Kelly's message is simple and powerful: don't wait. What You'll Learn in This Episode Kelly's origin story — from immigrant teenager to celebrity makeup artist and multi-hyphenate entrepreneurHow a gap in the market (finding an Asian makeup artist who understood her face) became the foundation of her businessWhy entrepreneurship is never a solo journey — and how to pay attention to the people who illuminate the path for youThe philosophy of "less is more" — in beauty and in businessWhat it really means to enhance someone's beauty rather than erase it — and why that distinction matters deeply for Asian womenHow Kelly thinks about hiring, building a team, and letting go of the wrong people fastWhy balance is a myth — and what seasons of life actually look like for a working mom and entrepreneurWhat she would tell the version of herself who was just starting out Quotes From This Episode "If you wait, there might never be a chance. You just have to get something started." "I try to only enhance the look — not erase everything." "Hire smarter people than you." "I don't believe in balance. Once you want it to be balanced, the other side's going to come down." "Everything happened for a reason. Just do your best at that moment and don't think so far ahead." "We were so busy doing the work and not talking about our work." — Dr. Sohee Jun "Don't be shy. Just go ahead and do it." Reflection Questions for You What inspired you most in this conversation — and what jumped out at you from Kelly's story?Who are the people in your life who have helped shape your path — and have you thanked them lately?In this season of your life, how do you define balance — and is there anything that needs to shift or be deprioritized?Where are you waiting — and what would it look like to just get it started?In what areas of your life are you trying to erase yourself instead of enhance who you already are? About Kelly Zhang Kelly Zhang is a highly sought-after celebrity makeup and hair artist known for her ability to create radiant, natural looks that make clients feel their absolute best. With expertise in both glowing, flawless makeup and effortless hair styling, Kelly delivers a seamless, polished look for red carpets, editorial shoots, and high-profile events. She leads Kelly Zhang Agency — a team of 40 artists — and has her own makeup line built on the philosophy of less is more. Follow Kelly on Instagram: @kellyzhangagency https://kellyzhang.com/ About Dr. Sohee Jun Dr. Sohee Jun is the founder of "asian, like me…" — a podcast and community for the modern Asian woman redefining what it means to thrive. A Korean immigrant, executive coach, author, and entrepreneur, Sohee has spent over 20 years helping high-achieving women navigate culture, career, and identity. She is also the founder of EVRten, a wellness brand for women who are ever curious and growth focused. Resources & Links Dr. Sohee’s Summer Learning Series: https://soheejunphd.com/summer-seriesFollow Kelly Zhang: @kellyzhangagency on InstagramLearn more about Kelly Zhang Agency: kellyzhang.comNourish Protein Bar by EVRten: www.evrten.comConnect with Dr. Sohee to explore 1:1 coaching: www.soheejunphd.comConnect with Dr. Sohee to explore speaking at your company or event: https://soheejunphd.com/contactExplore Dr. Sohee's bestselling books: https://soheejunphd.com/booksSUBSCRIBE to the podcast and don't miss a drop: https://soheejunphd.com/insightsGet your free Self Care Assessment:https://mailchi.mp/1c5b4ef4d440/alm-free-download Enjoyed This Episode? Share it with the woman in your life who has been waiting for the right time to startTag us on Instagram — @soheejunphd and @kellyzhangagencyLeave a review — it helps the community growSubscribe to Dr. Sohee Jun's newsletter at www.soheejunphd.comFollow "asian, like me…" on your favorite podcast platform This is your space to feel seen, heard, and inspired. Let's grow together.

  6. 10 Jun

    Stop Saying Yes: A High Achiever's Guide to Healthy Boundaries and Preventing Burnout

    If you're a high achiever who is always on, always anticipating what's next, and always saying yes — this episode is for you. In this solo episode, Dr. Sohee Jun gets real about burnout, people pleasing, and the one thing most high achievers forget to factor in: the mental and emotional energy cost of everything they say yes to. She reframes what boundaries actually are — not rigid rules that leave you feeling guilty when you break them, but a flexible scaffolding for making decisions that honor your priorities and protect your energy. This one is practical, personal, and packed with tools you can start using today. What You'll Learn in This Episode ● Why the popular conversation around "having boundaries" can actually be damaging — and what to reframe it to ● How Dr. Sohee's own burnout taught her what she was missing every time she said yes ● Why mental and psychological load — not the doing of things — is the #1 depletion factor for high achievers today ● Dr. Sohee's definition of healthy boundaries: the scaffolding for making decisions that is flexible, realistic, and shame-free ● The 3-step framework for evaluating any new request before you commit ● Why establishing healthy boundaries means retraining the people around you — and how to hold yourself through their reactions ● How to use Dr. Sohee's Self-Care Assessment Tool to identify exactly where you're most depleted Quotes From This Episode "Healthy boundaries is about having the scaffolding to make decisions. It's not completely rigid — it's flexible and realistic to maintain, and it doesn't leave you doing the walk of shame if you didn't uphold it." "For high achievers, mental and emotional energy is the cost. It's less about the doing of things — it's the load. And it's the key aspect that high achievers do not factor in." "When you establish healthy boundaries, you are retraining people on how to interact with you." "Don't pick up their reaction. Hold yourself through it — and know that what you're doing is building a muscle." "This is the inner work that needs to happen for outer success." Dr. Sohee's 3-Step Boundary Framework When a new request comes in, pause and use this framework before responding: Step 1 — Buy yourself time. Say "Let me get back to you" or "Let me think about it." This short-circuits the automatic yes and gives you permission to pause. Step 2 — Review against your current load. Look at your workload, family commitments, caregiving responsibilities, and any other outside commitments. If your plate is already full — that's a full stop no. Step 3 — Ask: is this an aligned priority? If yes, commit — but ask yourself what you need to drop to make room. If no, go back and say: "At this time I'm overcommitted. Thank you for asking." Free Resource Mentioned in This Episode 📥 Dr. Sohee's Self-Care Assessment Tool — one of her most downloaded resources. It helps you identify the six areas where you're most depleted and offers specific ways to restore each one. Download it here Reflection Questions for You 1. What are the real reasons you keep saying yes — FOMO, scarcity mindset, people pleasing, genuine interest? Name them. 2. When you said yes to something recently and regretted it, what did you forget to factor in? 3. Where in your life are you most mentally and emotionally depleted right now? 4. Who in your life might "throw an adult tantrum" when you start establishing healthy boundaries — and are you prepared for that? 5. What is one thing you can take off your calendar this week to restore yourself? About Dr. Sohee Jun Dr. Sohee Jun is the founder of "asian, like me..." — a podcast and community for the modern Asian woman redefining what it means to thrive. A Korean immigrant, executive coach, author, and entrepreneur, Sohee has spent over 20 years helping high-achieving women navigate culture, career, and identity. She is also the founder of EVRten, a wellness brand for women who are ever curious and growth focused. Resources & Links ● Download Dr. Sohee's Self-Care Assessment Tool: https://bit.ly/drsohee_selfcare ● Connect with Dr. Sohee to explore 1:1 coaching: www.soheejunphd.com/coaching ● Connect with Dr. Sohee to explore speaking at your company or event: https://soheejunphd.com/contact ● Explore Dr. Sohee's bestselling books: https://soheejunphd.com/books ● Explore Dr. Sohee's wellness products: www.evrten.com ● SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and don't miss a drop: https://soheejunphd.com/insights Enjoyed This Episode? ● Share it with the high achiever in your life who can't stop saying yes ● Leave a review — it helps the community grow ● Subscribe to Dr. Sohee Jun's newsletter at www.soheejunphd.com ● Follow "asian, like me..." on your favorite podcast platform This is your space to feel seen, heard, and inspired. Let's grow together. Keywords & Tags healthy boundaries, burnout prevention, high achievers, saying no, mental load, emotional load, people pleasing, asian like me podcast, Dr. Sohee Jun, boundary framework, self-care, inner work outer success, modern Asian woman, overachieving women, psychological load, sensory overload, scarcity mindset, FOMO, aligned priorities, executive coaching, women's leadership,

  7. 20 May

    The Answers we seek lie behind the questions we avoid” - with Bonnie Wan, author of The Life Brief

    Episode Description What if the problem you've been trying to solve isn't the real problem at all? In this rich and deeply personal conversation, Dr. Sohee Jun sits down with Bonnie Wan — life strategist, brand strategist of 30 years, and author of The Life Brief: A Playbook for No Regrets Living. Bonnie is someone Dr. Sohee chased down after seeing her speak at a conference, and once you hear this conversation, you'll understand exactly why. This episode is for the woman who has been looping a story in her mind that isn't actually true. For the one who is exhausted from people pleasing, overachieving, and trying to be everything to everyone. For the one who is ready — finally ready — to meet her life with curiosity instead of fear. What You'll Learn in This Episode What a "life brief" is and how Bonnie used her own brand strategy tools to transform her marriage — and her lifeWhy the answers we seek lie behind the questions we avoidHow radical honesty with yourself can shift everything — instantlyWhat it really means to be "self-centered" (and why it's not selfish)The immigrant experience of otherness, shame, and the deep hunger to be seen and belongWhy doing the inner work in community creates something entirely different than doing it aloneHow to become your own compass by living in your truthWhat it looks like to be deeply ambitious and still take your time Quotes From This Episode "The answers we seek lie behind the questions we avoid." "Many people prefer the certainty of misery to the misery of uncertainty." — Anaïs Nin, shared by Bonnie "It wasn't my marriage that was broken. It was my relationship with time." "It's not selfish — it's self-centered. Meaning you are literally centered in your truth." "When you start living by your truth, you become your own compass." "The immigrant experience starts from day one. We would not have felt so viscerally that hunger, that deep human longing, if we had not been othered." "Done in community, the work is like fireworks." When you are dead-simple-clear about what matters most - what is essential and what is vital - then you can radically prioritize. Only do what only you can do. Reflection Questions for You What is the story you have been looping in your mind — and is it actually true?What question have you been avoiding — and what answer might be hiding behind it?Where in your life are you confusing the symptom with the real problem?What would it look like to meet your life with curiosity instead of fear?What do you actually want — when you strip away what your parents, your partner, and your culture expect of you?Where are you craving depth, and are you giving yourself permission to swim in those waters? About Bonnie Wan Bonnie is creator and author of The Life Brief, a simple yet profound action-driving practice that helps people navigate life’s big decisions with clarity, creativity and courage. The Life Brief applies the art and science of brand strategy to how we live our lives. As a 30-year career Brand Strategist turned Life & Leadership Strategist, Bonnie not only helps some of the world’s most iconic companies innovate from a place of purpose but also guides everyday people on living with greater intention and imagination. She has been named AdAge Chief Strategy Officer of the Year, one of 100 Women to KNOW in America, and an Eames Institute’s Curious 100. Learn more about Bonnie and The Life Brief: thelifebrief.com www.linkedin.com/in/bonniewan @bonniewanofficial About Dr. Sohee Jun Dr. Sohee Jun is the founder of "asian, like me…" — a podcast and community for the modern Asian woman redefining what it means to thrive. A Korean immigrant, executive coach, author, and entrepreneur, Sohee has spent over 20 years helping high-achieving women navigate culture, career, and identity. She is also the founder of EVRten, a wellness brand for women who are ever curious and growth focused. Resources & Links Learn more about Bonnie Wan and The Life Brief: thelifebrief.comConnect with Dr. Sohee to explore 1:1 coaching: www.soheejunphd.com Connect with Dr. Sohee to explore speaking at your company or event: https://soheejunphd.com/contactExplore Dr. Sohee's bestselling books: https://soheejunphd.com/booksExplore Dr. Sohee's wellness products: www.evrten.comSUBSCRIBE to the podcast and don't miss a drop: https://soheejunphd.com/insights Enjoyed This Episode? Share it with a woman in your life who is ready to stop looping old stories and start asking better questionsLeave a review — it helps the community growSubscribe to Dr. Sohee Jun's newsletter at www.soheejunphd.comFollow "asian, like me…" on your favorite podcast platform This is your space to feel seen, heard, and inspired. Let's grow together. Keywords & Tags Bonnie Wan, The Life Brief, no regrets living, life strategy, brand strategy, asian like me podcast, Dr. Sohee Jun, Asian women podcast, immigrant women, coming home to yourself, deep relationships, radical honesty, curiosity over fear, relationship with time, people pleasing, overachieving women, inner work outer success, Asian female leadership, community and belonging, modern Asian woman, self-trust, identity and culture, personal transformation

  8. 6 May

    The Bridge Generation: The Weight We Carried and the Legacy We're Building

    Episode Description What does it cost to be the child of immigrants — and what does it give you? In this deeply personal solo episode, Dr. Sohee Jun shares a story she has never told quite like this before. It begins with a little girl emptying trash cans in corporate office buildings at night, rehearsing what she would say if anyone from school ever saw her. It ends with her daughter watching her command a stage full of high school girls — and saying the words that changed everything. This one is for the immigrant kids who are all grown up. For the parents trying to do it differently. For the Asian women who made it into rooms their parents could only clean. What You'll Learn in This Episode What it felt like to hide her parents' work as a child — and the story she told insteadHow internalized shame shows up in our ambition, our overachieving, and our need to prove ourselvesWhat Dr. Sohee calls "ambition in a really nice outfit" — and how to recognize it in yourselfThe full circle moment that cracked her wide open on stage, with her daughter watching from the front rowWhat it means to be the bridge generation — carrying the weight of what came before while choosing what gets passed onWhat healing looks like across generations — and why it doesn't always look the way we expect Quotes From This Episode "Some of what we call ambition is actually shame in a really nice outfit. " "The shame was never about my parents. It was about a story I had absorbed that said some kinds of work were worthy of being seen — and others needed to be hidden." "My parents didn't come to this country working their asses off so I could be ashamed of them. They came so I could stand on the stages they would never get invited to." "We are the ones who get to decide what gets passed on — and what stops with us." "That is what healing looks like across generations. Sometimes it looks like your kid saying the words you couldn't say to the person you became because of the people you used to hide." Reflection Questions for You 1. What did your parents do for work that you didn't want your friends to know about — and what story did you tell instead? 2. What's a specific image of your parents working that has stayed with you, and what does it bring up for you now as an adult? 3. Where in your professional life are you still "cleaning offices" — over-performing, over-delivering, or making yourself smaller but more useful, because some part of you believes that's the price of being allowed to stay in the room? 4. What does it mean to thank your parents not for what they gave you, but for what they survived? 5. What do you want the next generation to inherit from you that your parents couldn't give you — and what do you want them to inherit from your parents that almost got lost in translation? About Dr. Sohee Jun Dr. Sohee Jun is the founder of "asian, like me…"— a podcast and community for the modern Asian woman redefining what it means to thrive. A Korean immigrant, executive coach, author, and entrepreneur, Sohee has spent years helping Asian women navigate culture, career, and identity. She is also the founder of EVRten, a wellness brand for women who are ever curious and growth focused. Resources & Links Connect with Dr. Sohee to explore 1:1 coaching: www.soheejunphd.comConnect with Dr. Sohee to explore speaking at your company or event:https://soheejunphd.com/contactExplore Dr. Sohee's bestselling books: https://soheejunphd.com/booksExplore Dr. Sohee's wellness products: www.evrten.comSUBSCRIBE to the podcast and don't miss a drop: https://soheejunphd.com/insights Enjoyed This Episode? Share it with an Asian woman in your life who needs to hear this — or send it to your mom, if you're brave enoughLeave a review — it helps the community growSubscribe to Dr. Sohee Jun's newsletter at www.soheejunphd.comFollow "asian, like me…" on your favorite podcast platformThis is your space to feel seen, heard, and inspired. Let's grow together. Keywords & Tags Asian women podcast, immigrant daughter, bridge generation, Asian female leadership, cultural shame and healing, immigrant kids grown up, generational healing, Asian American identity, Dr. Sohee Jun, asian like me podcast, children of immigrants, overachieving Asian women, imposter syndrome, inner work outer success, modern Asian woman, legacy and family, immigrant parents, generational trauma, shame and ambition, full circle moment

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We celebrate and empower modern Asian women—bold leaders, changemakers, and dreamers—who are breaking barriers and redefining success. Through real stories of resilience and ambition, we aim to build meaningful connections, offer actionable insights, and inspire others to own their power.  By showcasing journeys of trailblazing Asians, we’re creating a thriving community that sparks transformation both within ourselves and in the spaces we navigate. By shining a spotlight on authentic stories of perseverance, growth, and success, we aim to rewrite the narrative and show what happens when boldness and identity intersect. Led by Dr. Sohee Jun, a premier leadership coach, author and global speaker; each episode creates a space where women feel seen, supported, and inspired to overcome challenges and embrace their full potential. This is more than just a podcast—it’s a call to action. Together, we amplify voices, celebrate achievements, and shape a future where opportunities are boundless. Subscribe today and share it with your community. Visit https://soheejunphd.com/ (soheejunphd.com) to explore Dr. Sohee’s coaching services, books, resources, and tools designed to help you thrive.  Let’s rewrite the story of what’s possible—together.

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    Dr. Sohee Jun
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    2025 - 2026
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