When I Grow Up: Recent Episodes
Blair Kim
"What do you want to be when you grow up?" A question that I always found daunting in my youth. Listen as Asian American professionals share their stories about their career choices and the paths that they took to get where they are today. I hope hearing from these people will inspire you to dream big and do big things. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blair-kim/support
This week I chat with my new friend, Amy Lee, who works as a project manager for International Justice Mission (IJM). IJM is a non-profit organization that has joined the effort towards ending human slavery. Listen as Amy shares her experience working with IJM, and her unplanned move to D.C. from Atlanta.
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My friend and guest, Shirley Shin, takes some time to give me the details of how she literally does it all. She’s a civil engineer that doubles as a baby clothing boutique owner and also has a family of her own to take care of. Tune in to hear about all of her business endeavors and why she started Aisley and June.
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Loved hanging out with my guest Eileen Sonu on this week’s episode, where we shared a refreshing and raw conversation about our experiences as stay at home moms. Tune in to hear our different perspectives as we just skim the surface of some realities of being a stay at home parent.
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Nicole Kang is a local artist in Atlanta, Georgia and when I landed on her Instagram feed I was inspired to reach out and ask her about her story. She graciously shares with me about how loss and tragedy pulled her away from painting and creating but eventually found her way back to doing what she loves. Nicole uses her art to bring attention to current social issues and tell powerful stories
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So appreciate our friend, singer-songwriter Kevin Chung, and his transparency on this week’s episode. We chat about how he started singing, some obstacles he’s still working through, how he got TikTok famous, and a lot of other things I know you won’t want to miss!
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The pandemic forced many companies to switch from in person to work from home life, and for my guest Josh Yoon, this was a plus! Listen as he shares with me about his WFH engineering job, how he met his wife, and how he was able to still be thankful even during times where he felt devastated because things didn’t go according to his plans.
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I’ve had a pastor on the podcast before, but hoping to bring listeners some new perspective with this week’s episode. My guest, Pastor Paul Hong, serves as the English ministry pastor at a Korean immigrant church just outside of Dallas, Texas. He shares with me about how and why he became a Pastor, his seminary experience, his reasons for being bivocational, and more.
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Justine Shan is currently the director of merchandising for Legends, a men’s athletic apparel company and has over 10 years of experience working in the fashion industry. Tune in as she shares her journey, the pros and cons of her job, and some really transparent advice for those interested in working in merchandising.
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I can guarantee you that any conversation that you have with my guest, Ed Sohn, will never be boring and you’ll usually walk away with more insight than you went in with. Ed is a lawyer but doesn’t do the typical things that you might think a lawyer does. Listen as we talk about the details of his job, his experience in the fight against human trafficking, life as a working parent and so much more.
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After my chat with this week’s guest, Eddie Lai, my eyes were opened to opportunities that exist for those that have a desire to help people but maybe don’t like all that comes with becoming a doctor. Eddie’s job title is Healthcare Innovation Hub Administrator at Emory Hospital here in Georgia. Tune in as he explains what types how he has found a job that combines his heart to help people and his interests in technology.
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As cool as it is to work for a well known tech company like Dropbox, my guest, Daniel Chun, explains that his work isn’t everything. Listen in as Chun shares how his work allows him to continue to go after the things he is really passionate about. You don’t want to miss his story about how he and his friends entered a basketball tournament where the winning team gets $1million!
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I know… what does this job title even mean?! My guest, Kit Song, explains what he does as Business Support III for the City of Fort Collins Water Utilities and it is so much more than I could have expected! Listen in as we chat about the many jobs he has had before this one, the challenges that he has faced along the way, and his passion for writing.
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When I first met my guest, Yuni Min, she was just beginning her journey of Love Your Abode and she shared with me her passion to share her knowledge with others through blogging. It didn’t take too long for her blog and social media platforms to get recognized for her simple but effective DIY’s coupled with her down to earth and fun personality. Tune in to hear how this mom of 3 turned her love for creating beautiful spaces into a career.
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Can you imagine a day when your Papa John’s pizza order is delivered to your door by a drone? After chatting with this week’s guest, Phillip Choi, I learned that this day could be a reality in the not so distant future. Listen as he explains his role as Senior Strategy Consultant and Transformation Manager at Papa John’s and how he and his team need to come up with new strategies in order to stay ahead of the competition. We also talk about how his experience in ROTC and the military has impacted his life and career.
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It’s always great to hear different perspectives! If you are a regular listener, you’ll recall that I’ve had a physician’s assistant on before (EPISODE 71 with Sarah Bailey). On this week’s episode I had the opportunity to chat with Calvin Cheung, a PA that specializes in oncology. Make sure to listen as Calvin explains his journey towards becoming a PA and why he chose to work with cancer treatment patients.
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So excited to be able to do this dual release episode with @ihopetheyhearthis host and my friend, David Shin. After a few years of parenting under our belts, David and I talk about some of the revelations that we have had as parents and what we have been learning from our experiences. Listen in as we press into some raw and honest conversation about some of the challenges we face and fears that we have as parents.
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Dr. Hyewon Lee is more than just a pediatric dentist. She wears a lot of different hats, but basically she is a super hero 🦸🏻♀️ Listen as Dr. Hyewon shares about how she joined the Uniform Service after dental school and worked at the policy level on dental programs across the United States. It was after she served 4 years in the Uniform Service that she began her pediatric dental residency. I’ll stop there- you’ll need to listen to the rest of her inspiring journey yourself (she tells it way better than I can)!
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Ever wonder who comes up with the designs and patterns for those cute journals you always want to buy, or any type of print design on anything you buy for that matter? Most likely, it’s a surface designer! My guest Christine Cheung shares with me what it’s like to work for a stationary company and her journey of how she got where she is today. I am grateful for Christine and her transparency as she tells me about how her life got unexpectedly flipped upside down and the adjustments she had to make in order to move forward in her career.
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Who loves movies? 🙋🏻♀️ I especially love a good action film. On this episode my guest, Jiamin Kino Wu, explains that her job is to use computer animations to give movie directors a pre-visualization of what the scene will look like before they film it.🤯 Jiamin is credited for her work for visual effects on “F9” (Fast and Furious 9) and “The Tomorrow War.” If you have an interest in art and have thoughts about working in the film industry, this could be a career worth looking into!
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Have you ever looked at something and thought about how it was made, or what had to happen for it to be put together? Well that’s what my guest this week, Blair Kim (not me), does for Tesla! NDA’s prevent Blair from spilling all the details about his job, but the stuff he can talk about is really insightful. Listen as he shares about his journey and the pros and cons of working for one of the largest companies in the world.
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After chatting with this week’s guest, I am now a huge AJ Dungo fan! AJ is an artist and his job is to create illustrations for editorials, publications, and/or clients that hire him to help tell their stories. He tells me about his experience as an art student, his creative process, and of course, we talk about his recent success in the release of his graphic novel “In Waves.”
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My guest this week is Jonathan Lim, and in short, his job is to analyze and take samples from amputated human limbs. 😳 A job that I’ve definitely never thought about, but after talking to Jonathan, I realized that this job saves lives. Listen as he explains his job and how a moment of self reflection on a park bench changed the trajectory of his life.
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It’s not just medical workers we need to thank for being on the frontlines of COVID-19. It’s also people like Ina Jee who is a problem solver at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention that has been just as much a part of the fight to keep the public safe this last year. This week, she chats this with me about her job and responsibilities as a PMO at the CDC and how this pandemic has affected her department. She also shares with me her unforeseen journey of how she ended up where she is today.
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IoT Consultant was a job I had never heard of before talking with my guest, Sooji Lee, on this week’s episode. Listen as Sooji shares about how and why her first job out of college with AT&T has evolved and shifted from electrical engineer to her current position as an IoT consultant. We chat about the responsibilities of her job and also some of the obstacles she faces daily working in the tech world.
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Dr. Jaime Cho chats with me about all things animals! Although she’s loved animals all her life, she didn’t always imagine a career as a veterinarian. Listen to this week’s episode to hear about what vet school is like, what she enjoys most about her job, and also some of the more challenging parts of being an animal doctor.
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Curious about this week’s job title? In this episode my guest, Eugene Chang, tells me more in detail about his job for Tropical Smoothie Cafe and how the pandemic has affected this particular restaurant franchise. Listen to hear how this marketing major got where he is today and for some helpful advice for those trying to figure out the next step for their life.
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What I love about doing this podcast is learning about different jobs and careers that I never even realized was a thing until my guests share their stories with me. And this week’s guest is no exception. Grace Song is a program manager at a tech company called SalesLoft. Listen as she explains to me more about her role in the company and how she never expected to be where she is today. If you are a good communicator, this might be a job to consider!
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On this week’s episode, I got to chat with Dr. Jinny Choe about her job as a pastoral counselor. She shares with me her heart and passion to help bring inner healing to those specifically within the Asian American community, and how her education and background in theology and counseling have given her the tools to help her clients begin this healing process. Dr. Jinny and I also discuss some of our raw thoughts and feelings about last week’s tragic shootings and murders of 8 people (6 of which were Asian women) in Atlanta, Ga.
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Have you ever heard about occupational therapy? On this week’s episode I speak with Dr. Bill Wong about his journey towards becoming an OT and what his job entails. Dr. Wong also shares with me about how an unforeseen twist in the middle of his graduate program changed the trajectory of his future in occupational therapy.
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Before this interview, I had a lot of misconceptions about what it means to be a midwife. I am thankful that Certified Nurse Midwife, Mimi Song, was able to break those misconceptions for me and further explain her job in women’s healthcare. Tune in to hear about how this once certified wedding planner ended up finding her passion in midwifery. And listen as Mimi graciously and transparently shares her and her husband’s story of how the loss of their first son has affected their family and her work.
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Pastor James Park currently serves as one of the associate pastors at McLean Bible Church alongside lead pastor David Platt. In this episode, Pastor James shares his experience of seminary school, what he misses about serving at a Korean immigrant church, and gives some helpful advice for those thinking about working in pastoral ministry.
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This interview with my friend and mom of 3, Lydia Yoon, hit close to home for me. As my own kids are getting older, I often think about the pros and cons of homeschool versus the pros and cons of the public school system. My chat with Lydia gave me more insight on the subject and answered questions I had about her choice to homeschool her children and how she navigates her and her family’s day to day.
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It was an honor to welcome this week’s guest, Joy Lee, to the podcast! Joy works as the press secretary for Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi. In this episode, this UGA graduate gives me details about what a day on the job might look like (because it’s always changing), and shares her unexpected story of how she secured a job working on Capitol Hill.
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The life of a makeup artist always seemed so glamorous to me! Makeup artist, Susanna Wom, joins me this week to share all the in’s and out’s of the business, plus all the hard work that goes into making her job look so glamorous. I was inspired by Susanna’s courage to step out of her comfort zone to try something new in order to find a career path that she can be passionate about.
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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be an architect? Architect, Jenn Carter, takes me through what a typical day on the job looks like for her and explains the process of how a project goes from just an idea scribbled on a napkin, to an actual building that you can walk into. We chat about everything from her time as a student, to how she quit her first job to be a missionary, and her crazy journey towards becoming a licensed architect.
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Before this interview, I had never heard of a product director. I am thankful for my friend and this week’s guest, Jonathan Choi, who was able to give me better insight into a world unfamiliar to many. In this episode, Jonathan explains how his job is to take problems and find practical solutions for their clients. Listen as he shares his story of how he was able to take the things that he loves and enjoys and pair them with a career that he can be passionate about.
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2020 was a year to remember, to say the least. And I know it would have looked so much worse if it weren’t for the doctors and nurses on the frontlines of this pandemic. On this week’s episode I talk to Nor.Cal based Pediatric R.N., David Han. He tells me about what things have been like at his hospital since Covid-19, why he became a nurse, and his reasons for wanting to work in pediatrics. He also breaks down his experience of nursing school and maybe some things one can expect in choosing this career. So thankful for friends, like David, who have been selflessly putting themselves in harms way to make sure those that are in pain are comfortable.
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If you’re a math person and like working with numbers, this career might be a good one for you to consider! On this week’s episode, I chat with my friend Kevin Zhou who works as a finance director for Georgia Pacific. Listen as Kevin explains what responsibilities his job entails and why he finds what he does to be fulfilling.
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Happy New Year! It has been so fun to get a peek into the lives of so many different people from varied backgrounds. I’m excited to be kicking off 2021 with musical artist Uzuhan, aka James Han. Music is more of my husband’s thing, but I like to think I know good music when I hear it. And Uzuhan’s music is no exception, but y’all probably already know this. Don’t miss this episode, as James takes me back to the genesis of his music career and shares with me some of the challenges he faces as he pursues his passion for making music. Head over to my Instagram @whenigrowup.podcast for your chance at a giveaway this week!
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Merry Christmas everyone! Thanks so much for journeying with me these last 30 weeks!! This week David and I chat about what 2020 has been like for us and how this year has affected our family. We also recap what we’ve been learning while producing content for this podcast.
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On this week’s episode I spoke with licensed marriage and family therapist, Jinna Chung. Jinna takes us through how she made the decision to study therapy post undergrad and how her career has evolved since having children. What I love about doing this podcast is learning that careers don’t have to be 1 dimensional and there are different avenues one can take with their specific skill set. Listen as she explains her journey towards getting her therapy license and how she is using it today working for an insurance company!
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Have you ever wondered how airlines set prices on their tickets? And who decides which planes go where? After chatting with my guest this week, Joojin Kim, I found out there are whole teams of people that analyze data to help determine the value of a seat on any given flight. Upon entering college, Joojin had aspirations of getting into the hotel industry and studied hospitality at Cornell University. However, he quickly found that the hotel industry wasn’t for him. Listen as Joojin shares his journey of how his background and experience opened doors for him to work at one of the leading airlines in the U.S.
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When my friend, Diana Do, was a sophomore in college, she took a class that changed the trajectory of her life and ignited her passion for systemic change in education. Tune in to hear about what a high school counselor does, her grad school experience, and the unconventional process of looking for a job as a school counselor.
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If you currently hold interest in the design world, Eny Lee Parker is a name that you are probably familiar with. Although most recognized for her signature piece, The Oo Lamp, Eny’s designs are not limited to just furniture. She is an artist and designer of sorts and this SCAD graduate shares with me how hard work and her willingness to be open minded got her where she is today. Listen as we chat about what inspires her, the challenges of her job, and how our families are personally connected.
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Do you have a favorite park that you like to hang out at with your friends and family? Have you ever thought about how the park even came to be? I didn’t even know Landscape Architecture was a thing when I was in high school! I am thankful for my chat with this week’s guest, Julia Kim, who was able to educate me about how a design of a space can really impact one's life. Listen as we talk about what a typical work project looks like for her and what she enjoys about her job. After this interview, I will never look at a park bench the same ever again.
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It’s difficult to decide what we want to be or do when we “grow up,” and a lot of times plans change and things in our life shift around. Just take it from UX designer, Jessie Lian who finished college with a business degree and realized what she had studied didn’t suit her and wasn’t satisfying her need to be creative. Tune in to hear how UX design was a good blend of everything for her and what character trait is beneficial in her line of work.
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My cousin, Jason Kim, takes me into a world that I know nothing about. What is a supercomputer and why does it need an administrator? How does a chemical engineer end up working in computer systems for ExxonMobil? What are some of the most important skills that he acquired as an engineer that have nothing to do with engineering? Listen to find out the answers to all these questions, and more, as Jason shares his story with me.
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I loved sitting down with this week’s guest, Cindy Hong, as she shared with me her love for creating and her heart for helping and educating the next generation through art. We talk about both the highs and lows of being an elementary school art teacher, as well as her experience as a drawing major in college. Tune in now to hear some of the things that have inspired Cindy as an artist and why she chose this career path of art education.
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After nine years of preaching and ministering from the pulpit, EJ Lee shares with me about how the lens of ministry has shifted in the last four years. He is now the principal and partner at Good Places working as the Director of Operations. I was so excited to hear more about Good Places, which is a real estate development firm that focuses on building communities and creating positive change through real estate. Tune in as EJ shares about his day to day, why he loves his job, and how he navigated through this big transition in his life.
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What does it mean to work in Human Resources? My mind goes immediately to “the people that hire and fire people.” Turns out there are many different divisions within Human Resources, and the process of recruiting and letting people go is just one part of the job. On this week’s episode Gina Kim explains what HR technology is, and how her job is to make sure all of those different divisions are running smoothly and efficiently through the use of technology. Tune in as she shares how she got to where she is today and discuss how the current pandemic and social unrest are causing companies to look within and evaluate changes that need to be made moving forward.
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Data science has been a hot topic in the workforce for some time now, but a relatively new field in academia. On this week’s episode, Sarah Paik takes me on her journey of how she went from studying economics in undergrad to getting her masters in Data Science. I was truly inspired as she explained to me that one of the main reasons she loves her job is because she knows that her skill set can unlock truths for her clients that otherwise may have not been discovered without data science. Listen as she shares some really great insight to the world of data science and gives some tips on how to get ahead of the game, if this is a field you are interested in!
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I have to admit, before this interview with Dr. Edward Kim, I had it in my head that physical therapy was just something someone needed after getting injured. Dr. Edward gives valuable insight into a multifaceted career as a physical therapist and explains how physical therapy is a great job for someone that wants to help people and likes building relationships. We talk about what his day to day looks like and the flexibility that comes with being a “home visit” PT. He even shares a little bit about his future plans in starting his own practice.
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Have you ever considered working for a non-profit? Christina Miyoung Martinez works for New Story Charity, a non-profit organization that is pioneering solutions to end global homelessness. In this week’s episode, Christina explains what her job title means and how the sum of all her previous job experiences has prepared her for her current position today. Christina is also the founder of her own non-profit called The Collective Effect. Listen as she shares her heart for the people of Uganda and what we can do to make an impactful difference in the lives of those who truly need our help today.
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Meet my friend, Jane Mo. Jane is a video producer for USA Today Network and I feel blessed to have had this conversation with her. In this episode, Jane tells us about what it looks like to be a journalist in a digital age. She explains how her education prepared her for her future and how she navigates through an ever evolving, fast paced industry. Listen as Jane shares her heart as to why she went in to journalism and gives valuable advice for those interested in a future in media.
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A career that all of us know about, but maybe don’t actually know about. Dr. Stan Sonu is a physician at the 5th largest hospital in the nation and one of the busiest Level 1 trauma centers in the country, Grady Memorial in Atlanta, GA. In this episode, Dr. Stan demystifies the medical field for me and really unpacks what he does and why he is so passionate about it. We also have an in-depth conversation about his study of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) that has truly opened my eyes and shifted my thinking for the better.
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When I was younger (before streaming was available), I loved being able to turn on the TV and watch old movies with my dad on the Turner Classic Movies Channel (TCM). This week, Sarah Chang tells me what it’s like to work as a marketing and production manager for TCM at WarnerMedia. Upon entering Georgia Tech, Sarah’s plan was to go into the medical field, but she quickly realized it wasn’t for her. Listen as she shares her journey of how she found herself in the world of marketing and explains how each day is truly a growing and learning process in her line of work. If you are a person who enjoys planning events and can be flexible under pressure, this might be a good career for you!
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Edward Sun is someone that my husband and I have a lot of respect for, especially when it comes to his craft and his dedication to it. In this episode, Edward opens up about the legitimate fears and uncertainty he had for his future, why he quit his first job straight out of college, and how he unexpectedly ended up in a career that he loves and is thriving in.
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Everything that is built in this world has to be supported by the Earth somehow. Someone needs to make sure that the ground that buildings, roadways, bridges, dams, utility lines, ect., are sitting on, is properly engineered. This is what my cousin, Alex Ham, does as a geotechnical engineer! In this episode, Alex talks about what it means to be a geotechnical engineer, the importance of a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, and what led him to switch his major from Electrical Engineering to Civil Engineering.
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This week’s guest and my friend, Hailey Henry, is the Global Marketing Lead at Ingram Micro. With over 33K employees, operations in 64 countries, partnerships with over 1700 vendors, and bringing in $50B in annual revenue, Ingram Micro is the world’s largest technology distributor. Tune in as Hailey elaborates on her job responsibilities and shares her journey of how she went from working in the entertainment industry to working in the tech world. We chat about everything from the importance of customizing your resume, the challenges of being a working mom, to the time she almost met Jennifer Aniston. I truly felt challenged by her work ethic and commitment to doing all that she does with integrity.
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I really enjoyed having this conversation with @ihopetheyhearthis podcast host and friend, David Shin. As a husband, father, podcaster, author, and industrial engineer, David juggles a lot of different hats. On this week’s episode, he explains what industrial engineering is and what his job as a manager at a supply chain consulting firm entails. I learned a lot of new things about David, like how he initially imagined a future career in art, and how his introverted personality and his ability to think “outside the box” are some of the reasons he thrives in this field of work. If you find yourself always playing devil’s advocate or thinking of crazy scenarios, industrial engineering might be worth looking into!
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What is a school social worker? Dr. Joseph Pak breaks it all down for us in this week’s episode! Listen in as he shares his wild journey and how all of his experiences have led him to where he is today. We chat about everything from his responsibilities as a school social worker, what types of situations and crises he faces on the day to day, the importance of mental health, and even touch on what it’s like to be a school counselor. If you enjoy psychology and like helping people, this might be a career to look into!
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As the youngest of my dad’s side of the family, I have always looked up to my older cousins. But physical distance and the age gap between myself and my cousin,Tony, discouraged me from asking him details about what he does for a living. That’s why this interview was particularly exciting for me! Tune in as Dr. Anthony Ham tells his baby cousin what it’s like to be a biomedical engineer. We talk about why he chose the field of engineering, what the process of making drugs into medicine looks like, his work in finding solutions and treatments for diseases like AIDS, and even the current climate within the industry concerning COVID-19.
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Have you ever thought about a career as an air traffic control specialist? On this week’s episode, I sit down with Jay Hyon who has been in the industry for over 4 years. My eyes were opened as he shared his insight about a career that I honestly haven't thought much about in my air travels. But knowing what I know now, I am extremely grateful for skilled professionals like Jay. It wasn’t an easy road to get to where he is today, but listen as he shares his journey of uncertainty, sacrifice, and perseverance, and how it all paid off at the end of the day.
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Miho Yoshioka is a Biological Science Technician with the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS). And her job title is as cool as it sounds. In her years working for ARS, she has contributed to saving the wheat and potatoes of America and combating fungal disease in various crops such as sugar beets! I was in “awe” as Miho shared her journey with me. Everything from becoming an environmental scientist studying frogs in Peru, to having a published paper on her work with mosquitoes and the West Nile Virus, and how she landed at her current job with the USDA ARS. I feel like we just skimmed the surface, but this conversation will give you a small glimpse of what it’s like to be a scientist.
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Eric Lee is an Account Manager for Nvidia, a company well known for their graphic processing units (GPU’s). Uncertain about what he wanted to do in life, or what career he wanted to pursue, Eric and I talk about how he started his first year of college as a Pre-Dental major and how he ended up graduating with a degree in Business Management. So how does a Business Management major end up working at a major tech company like Nvidia? It was so motivating for me to hear about what steps he took to get where he is today, and I can’t wait for you to hear his story too!
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An interview with Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) and my cousin, Alicia Forbes, is packed with information, as I had so many questions and definitely not enough time to talk about everything I wanted to. Listen in as I learn about what my cousin does every day, why she chose to be a criminal prosecutor, and the steps that she took in her journey to work as a federal attorney.
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I've never really had a fascination with space, but after this interview, all bets were off. During this entire interview I couldn’t get over the fact that I was speaking with someone that works directly with NASA in building and operating spacecraft that are in space even as you read this caption (yes, the plural form of spacecraft is..spacecraft). Bernard Lee is a thermal engineer employed by Lockheed Martin and in this episode we chat about his current projects (2 martian spacecraft: InSight and MAVEN), what his day to day looks like, the thrills of the job, and the stress that comes with it.
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Dr. Michelle Lee joins us from North Carolina to share her perspective on being a Community/Retail Pharmacist and the reasons why her career recently shifted out of Retail pharmacy and into a position as a Consulting Pharmacist. What’s a Consulting Pharmacist? I had no clue either! Listen in on our conversation as Dr. Michelle gives us all the details.
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On this week's episode I got to speak with middle school math teacher, David Song. Just after a few minutes of chatting, it was clear that 13 years on the job has not extinguished his love for education or his passion for investing into the lives of his students. We talk about everything from why he chose a career in education, the importance of male role models in the classroom, and the highs and lows of being a teacher.
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In my first interview, listen as Dr. Soo Song explains how she never planned to be a pediatric dentist, but knows now that it was one of the best decisions she has ever made. She tells us the pros and cons of her job, what a typical day looks like, and gives us some valuable advice for those interested in the field of dentistry.
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Before the official launch (tomorrow), I wanted a chance to share my heart behind starting this podcast and tell you more about who I am. In Episode Zero, I have a conversation with my better half, David, about what to expect when listening to this podcast and how a series of events and transitions in my life have brought me to this very moment. I'm excited to start this journey with you all!
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