Navigating her child’s gender identity challenged Sung Tse’s understanding of faith and parenting. Her journey reflects growth, love, and acceptance.

Reconciling generational differences shaped Nancy Choi’s journey as a daughter and mother. Today, she balances family, identity, and leadership as a business owner.

What began as a simple idea turned into Covry, an eyewear brand designed for Asian facial features. Athina Wang and Florence Shin share how they built a company rooted in representation and function.

Blending a passion for baseball with a background in business, Tad Yo built a career working with top MLB talent. His journey reflects the value of pursuing what you truly love.

Never confined to one path, Jinhee Ahn Kim has explored industries from fashion to law to tech before leading in esports. Her journey reflects curiosity, risk-taking, and embracing the unknown.

Arriving in the U.S. with limited resources, Sukhee Kang worked his way from sales into public service. His journey led him to become the first Korean American mayor of Irvine.

Through tattoo art, Jessica Paek found a powerful form of self-expression. Her story challenges cultural expectations while embracing individuality and identity.

What began as a path in linguistics evolved into a career in writing and the gaming industry for Jessica Paek. Her journey reflects adaptability and embracing unexpected turns.

Discovering her family’s roots in North Korea reshaped Sylvia Kim’s understanding of identity and purpose. Her work now bridges law, innovation, and human rights advocacy.

Immigrating at a young age, Lillian Chung built a life centered on family and community. Today, she reflects on raising the next generation as proud Korean Americans.

A global upbringing and deep love for music led Marcus Hahm to a career in sound design and production. His work reflects creativity, identity, and passion for storytelling through sound.

After arriving in the U.S. as a child, HJ Lee’s path shifted from medicine to a lifelong commitment to storytelling. His vision led to the founding of KoreanAmericanStory.org, dedicated to preserving the diversity of Korean American experiences.

Through church and community work, Yung Kim recognized the need to bridge generational divides. His efforts focus on fostering understanding between parents and youth.

From the World Series of Poker to pursuing acting, Doug Kim took an unconventional path shaped by risk and reinvention. He now creates his own work to tell stories on his own terms.

A life shaped by global experiences led Hyun Joon Lee into medicine and nonprofit work. She now focuses on creating lasting impact through health and community initiatives.

From working unpaid in kitchens to becoming an executive chef, Jae Lee built his career through persistence. His work is inspired by his family’s immigrant journey and passion for food.

Discovering a creative path she never expected, Jean Lee built a career as an artist agent after working in editorial. Her journey reflects exploration and redefining success.

With dreams of becoming a scientist, Mickie Choi came to the U.S. to pursue her Ph.D. Her journey is shaped by faith, resilience, and navigating life as a single parent after profound loss.