A Leader's Journey: Undocumented, Uncharted, Unapologetic with Hanseul Kang Part 2

World Cup Vibes

In this episode, the three of us catch up on: * All things World Cup, the incredible vibes from all around, but especially from Korean and Mexican fans, and some history on Asians in Mexico (0:24) * Is this the Asian in sports golden age? (9:00) * A trip to Asia, Jazz Fest, a month in Mexico, and other recent happenings (17:38) * Why we love sports (31:59)

A Leader's Journey: Undocumented, Uncharted, Unapologetic with Hanseul Kang Part 2

In Part 2 of our conversation with Hanseul Kang, we pick up where we left off, going deeper into the experiences that shaped her into the leader she is today. We get into: * Hanseul's story of finding out she was undocumented at 16, and how that shaped her identity, drive, path through high school and college, and why she shared her story publicly (0:26) * Filial piety, shame, religion, and tradition in Asian upbringing, Korean church culture, and navigating cultural identity (23:09) * Why she chose education, finding the right fit, and learning along the way (41:32)

A Leader's Journey: On Identity, Growth, and Legacy with Hanseul Kang Part 1

In this long awaited episode, we chat with Hanseul Kang, former Assistant Dean and Executive Director of The Broad Center at the Yale School of Management, and former State Superintendent at OSSE. We get into: * Hanseul's experience as a Broad Resident and early days with Brian and the rest of their cohort (0:36) * Being a different type of leader, leaning into visible and public leadership, and owning your leadership identity (16:47) * Sabbatical reflections and figuring out what's next (38:07)

One for Us: A Look Back at the LA Dodgers' World Series Run

We take a look back at the EPIC World Series run by our beloved LA Dodgers, what the win meant for city, what the team means to us, and why it is special to root for a team with a strong Asian presence on and off the field.

The Power of a Name with Sarah Akhtar

In this episode, we sit down with Sarah Akhtar, a partner at Transcend and strategic leader in school redesign. We discuss: * Sarah's journey with her name (2:42) * Embracing other parts of her identity and traditions (24:16) * Experiences in education, as a student, an educator, leader, and school designer (46:40)