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In today's episode, I am super excited to share my interview with Eric Chen, a creator of Sabobatage, a boba card game that he launched on Kickstarter early this year and raised over $148,000! We talked about how he came up with the idea and how he turned this idea into a reality in a span of a year. If you like boba, card game, business, or a combination of the three (me!), you'd love this episode.


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TIMESTAMPS:


(0:52) - Give a 2-min elevator pitch for Sabobatage to first graders
(01:46) - What is the origin story of Sabobatage? 
(04:13) - Walk us through the game development process 
(08:49) - Who are your targeted customers?   
(10:11) - 'What the act of drinking boba represents' 
(10:51) - Describe these cute Sabobatage characters! 
(14:07) - What is the most fun part of this project? 
(16:34) - Why did you decide to launch on Kickstarter?  
(19:27) - What are some strategies to consider when launching a Kickstarter campaign? 
(21:09) - What were your marketing plans to get Sabobatage visibility pre-and-during launch?  
(22:58) - Walk us through the production process 
(27:38) - Chewy vs Bouncy bobas 
(28:01) - What is your weirdest guiltiest boba drink order? 
(29:37) - Favorite boba shops  
(32:07) - Parting thoughts and advice for listeners

Check out Sabobatage: www.sabobatage.com and @sabobatage

MUSIC: Holiday by Lukrembo

In today's episode, my dear friend Song shares with us what it was like growing up as a Korean American in a town of 600 people and how 'being and feeling different' has led her to a career trajectory that centers around equity and inclusion. No one Asian or Korean American experience is the same and I hope that you can take away from this interview one very unique and valuable perspective.


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TIMESTAMPS:


(0:44) - Tell us your immigration story from Korea to the United States 
(2:14) - On a scale 1 - 10, how Korean do you think you are? 
(2:37) - Did you or when did you realize you looked different from your peers 
(5:20) - How did being or feeling different growing up shape your experience as an adult? 
(6:21) - Tell us your super interesting (!) professional experiences  
(7:34) - How did your parents pass down Korean values? What were some other Korean influences that helped you connect to Korean roots?  
(12:12) - What are the key differences in mindset and values between Korean Americans and Koreans? 
(13:45) - How did your relationships with Korean American men and their expectations of you impact how you see yourself? 
(17:07) - What are some Korean or American values that you want to instill in your children? 
(19:40) - What is your favorite Korean word?

MUSIC: Holiday by Lukrembo

When I think of kbeauty, I think of complicated routines with so many steps! What products should I use? Which steps are the best bangs for my bucks? What makes kbeauty so special? Where do I go to buy these products? Wahhh so many questions. In this episode, I asked my dear friend Michelle to break down the basics for us. She even shared her *secret* beauty routines. So if you want a forever-glowing skin, this episode is not to be missed.


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Learn more: www.mossmedia.io

TIMESTAMPS:


(1:52) - Describe K-Beauty in 3 words 
(5:40) - How did you get started with K-Beauty and Korean skincare products? 
(7:20) - Can you break down the basic Korean skincare routines?  
(11:16) - What is the one step you must do each day? 
(11:57) - What are some of your favorite products? 
(13:30) - Michelle's *secret* regimen  
(18:32) - What steps are the best bangs for your bucks?  
(20:28) - What are some of the most unique ingredients?    
(23:41) - What is your take on the pervasiveness of plastic surgery in Korea? 
(26:34) - Where can you buy K-Beauty products in the US?

MUSIC: Holiday by Lukrembo

In this episode, my American friend Reeve, who is living and working in Seoul, shares his experience as a foreigner in Korea. It's easy to fall into a trap thinking that there is only one way of living and doing things, especially in today's world where you are bombarded with information that reinforces your world view. So it's always interesting to hear different perspectives of people experiencing a new culture and a new way of living. What they often realize is that just because they have done things a certain way their whole lives, it's not the only way. It opens their minds.


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Learn more: www.mossmedia.io

TIMESTAMPS:  


(1:19) - When, why and how did you end up in Korea? 
(3:13) - Why did you decide to move to Korea during COVID?  
(5:10) - On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your experience so far? 
(5:58) - What are some of the American stereotypes? Do you fit into those? 
(7:19) - How difficult is it to adapt? 
(11:37) - How do you find friends in Korea?  
(14:21) - Let's talk about dating  
(17:37) - What are some Korean culture you find the most unique?  
(23:09) - Favorites: Top three foods 
(25:43) - What do you miss the most about America? 
(26:16) - What would you tell someone who's thinking about moving to Korea? 
(27:11) - Have you discovered something new about yourself?

MUSIC: Holiday by Lukrembo

In this episode, I have my dear friend Yuwa who just would not stop throwing her knowledge and deep analysis left and right. Wow just wow. I hope this episode will help demystify the popularity of K-Pop and BTS and be a gateway for all newcomers to try some great new music.


Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/1NXGofkQFg0
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Learn more: www.mossmedia.io

TIMESTAMPS:  


(01:45) - How did you get into K-Pop? 
(03:11) - K-Pop in 3 words 
(06:28) - What are some K-Pop's "formulas" that attract you to it?  
(08:13) - The top 4 K-Pop's record labels' key differentiating characteristics (SM, YG, JYP, BHE)  
(12:41) - Big Hit Entertainment (now HYBE) and its recent IPO   
(17:11) - BTS' song lyrics and why are they so relatable  
(22:32) - What drove the rise of K-Pop's popularity?  
(27:38) - What's your thought on BTS military extension?  
(29:46) - How would you suggest us approaching BTS members at a dinner party? 
(34:43) - If you could have dinner with one of them, who would it be and what would you talk about? 
(38:07) - For those who is new to K-Pop, how should we get started?

MUSIC: Holiday by Lukrembo

In this episode, I interviewed my very first guest and long time friend. I had so much fun talking to Adam about his experiences as a Korean American. Also if you want a good laugh, you’ll be sure to get it in this episode.


Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/fd363kbIGv4
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mossmedia.io
Learn more: www.mossmedia.io

TIMESTAMPS:  


(03:34) - On a scale of 1-10, how Korean do you think you are?  
(08:10) - If you were a Korean food, what food would you be?  
(09:30) - What is your take on Park Sae-Ro-Yi's hair from Itaewon Class?  
(11:12) - What is the weirdest Korean trend?  
(15:03) - What is the most ridiculous k-drama plot that you secretly love?  
(18:36) - If you were a k-pop idol, what role would you be?  
(24:29) - Can you explain the Korean honorifics system?  
(32:26) - Why do Koreans like saying "fighting"?

MUSIC: Holiday by Lukrembo