From Seoul, South Korea to California with Sun Chung
I had the pleasure of speaking with Sun Jung, founder of Hungry Gopher, a YouTube channel and holistic wellness brand that blends Korean food traditions with natural health remedies. Her story, rooted in vibrant South Korean childhood memories and shaped by cross-cultural revelations, is a powerful reminder that the American Dream isn’t one-size-fits-all—it evolves with…
How I Organize My Podcasting Tips Into Blog Posts
If you’re new here, welcome! You may not know that I produce multiple pieces of content throughout the week. First, I have my Substack newsletter, “Into My Thoughts.” In which I publish every Monday. On Tuesday, I publish a new episode of my award-winning podcast, “The American in the Eyes of Immigrants. And on Wednesday,…
Panamanian Pride and The American Dream with Stephanie Rubio
Stephanie shares her upbringing in Panama City and the cultural shifts she experienced upon moving to the U.S. at age 11, also her panamanian pride. Even before moving, she was introduced to American culture while attending school on the Howard Air Force Base in Panama after her mother remarried. This helped her with some aspects…
How to Start a Podcast for Free
A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners This article is for those who have played with the idea of starting a podcast. But are not sure if podcasting is for them. They don’t have much money to invest in a podcast right now, or they don’t want to invest too much if, down the road, they realize…
From Vietnam War Refugee to Storytelling Leadership with Sandy Dang
Sandy Dang shares her story of fleeing war-torn Vietnam and living in refugee camps, building a successful nonprofit, and being appointed by President Obama. Her journey is a testament to resilience and the power of the human spirit. One thing that stood out was how she used her experiences to help other refugees and at-risk…
Repurpose Podcast Episodes Into Blog Posts
One of the things I wish I had done when I started my podcast is repurpose each episode into a blog post. However, in the first year of podcasting, my focus was on finding guests to maintain consistency in publishing content and getting the hang of producing a podcast. It wasn’t until about a year…
Carlos Quezada’s Journey to Silicon Valley Success
Carlos is a successful figure in Silicon Valley. In his episode, he shares insights from his book, “The Immigrant Survivor Guide to Silicon Valley,” and recounts his experiences growing up between Mexico and the U.S., ultimately shaping his career path. Carlos comes from a small farming community in Jalisco, Mexico, and currently resides in San…
How I Use Missinglettr to Promote My Podcast
Many times, people launch their podcasts as an extension of their online business. And just like their business, the podcasts needs promotion so listeners can find the show. However, many also launch their podcasts as an alternative way to promote their services and products without relying on social media. So, how can you promote your…
Growing Up Korean-American and Moving Back to Korea with Rée
Rée’s Story Growing Up Korean-American Rée describes herself as an interdisciplinary storyteller and educator. Her creative journey started early. With a background in art and film, she’s worked as a photographer, filmmaker, and graphic designer. Rée says her creative pursuits come naturally to her. Her brain works like a camera, constantly capturing images and patterns….
How to Create SEO-Optimized Podcast Episode Titles
Your podcast episode could be full of gold—amazing stories, valuable insights, or laugh-out-loud moments—but if no one clicks on it, all that magic gets buried. That’s why your episode title is so important. It needs to be clear, clickable, and search-friendly. Big emphasis on the search-friendly. If you struggle with writing compelling, SEO-optimized titles, you’re…
