Welcome to SENSORIAL with Eunice KS. A portal to Asian diaspora creativity and healing. Through soul-nourishing stories, conversations, and rituals, my hope is that we can feel less alone and more alive on our creative, spiritual, healing journeys back to ourselves.
In this episode, Hannah Bae takes us back to her childhood and shares about her journey of healing through creativity and what led her to start her company, Noona's Ice Cream. We talk about her upbringing as a Korean American noona (older sister), her relationship to her self-worth, and how she reconnected with a sense of play and alchemized her pain into joy through ice cream. Hannah Bae (she/her) is the Founder and Noona of Noona's Ice Cream. She is a Korean American creative and entrepreneur based in Brooklyn, New York, and she is also the founder of Gilbert & Bernard Pâté and Specialty Foods. She can be found at @icecreamnoona and @noonasicecream. — Soul Speakers
In this episode, I reflect on the Sensorial Lunar New Year Ceremony and the power of community care, especially as an Asian American woman navigating the past few weeks. I share how my ancestral healing journey has led me to activate my throat chakra and how important it is that we speak our truth and share our voice in this moment. I also talk about my philosophy on public speaking and what led me to create my newest offering SOUL SPEAKERS. SOUL SPEAKERS is an 11-week group program experience for next-generation BIPOC & diaspora changemakers, healers, artists, and leaders who are ready to liberate their voice and share their magic with the world. If you're feeling the call to awaken the powerful speaker within you and speak your truth with ease and confidence, you're invited to apply! Learn more & apply HERE: euniceks.com/soulspeakers
In this episode, Hyungi and I talk about her evolution as a multidisciplinary artist, why she's obsessed with incense, and how she ended up reincarnating a nonbinary 10-year-old cyber shaman. We also talk about the world of Korean Shamanism and what it feels like for her to confront her emotions and express the rawest version of herself through her art. Hyungi Park (she/her) is a multidisciplinary artist based in Los Angeles, and she hosts workshops and events at her studio and shop Baboshop. She is an incense artist, bookbinder, designer, and tattooer, who has produced performances, installations, and digital works around rituals. She can be found at @park_hyun_gi and @baboshop.space. — Upcoming event! Liberate Your Voice: Throat Chakra Activation Workshop
In this episode, Zoey and I explore how the element of water guides her business, life, dating, and relationships. We also get into the spirituality of nature, Zoey's journey of building her business and writing her first book, and the freedom that she feels expressing herself authentically through her brand, body, food, and art. Zoey Gong (@zoeyxinyigong) is a Traditional Chinese Medicine chef and nutritionist from Shanghai, China. She is the Founder of Five Seasons TCM and is now based in Brooklyn, New York. — Upcoming event!
In this last episode of 2021, I reflect on SENSORIAL and the lessons I've learned so far from my journey of liberating my voice. I talk about my new haircut, dolphins, and how they relate to my birthing journey of the podcast. I also share about my breakthrough moment of singing for the first time and embracing my voice as an instrument for healing, channeling, and heart-opening storytelling. Interested in supporting me and the show? Become a patron! Go to patreon.com/sensorialwitheunice to get access to bonus behind-the-scenes content. Eunice KS (she/her) is a Korean American public speaker, somatic healing facilitator, and Host of SENSORIAL with Eunice Podcast: a portal to Asian diaspora creativity and healing. Her work is guided by her mission to help people break generational cycles and liberate their voice. You can find her at @eunice.ks and euniceks.com.
In this episode, Da Eun shares her journey of saying No to labels and institutions, to make space for saying Yes to her soul's calling and storytelling on her own terms. I also share how I've been embracing my energy as a human design 5/1 emotional generator, attracting — not chasing — aligned, magical people and opportunities into my life. Da Eun Kim (she/her) is a Korean American filmmaker, podcaster, and writer who hopes to elevate stories about the diasporic Asian American experience that spur moments of vulnerability and healing. You can find her at @daeunkm and @bambooandglass.
In this episode, Zayira and I break down an iconic photoshoot we were a part of together — the intentions behind it, how it came together, and what it means for us. We explore the questions: How can we facilitate sacred spaces for women of color to feel safe enough to express ourselves honestly and vulnerably? How can we visualize and create a world where Asian women feel safe in our bodies? I also share my reflections on how I've been moving through last week's Full Moon and eclipse energy and what transformations have been unfolding in my life. Zayira Ray (she/her) is an Indian American photographer based in New York City, and her work primarily focuses on capturing honesty and vulnerability in the female gaze both behind and in front of the lens. You can find her at @zay.ira.
In this episode, Candice and Philip share their love story and their journey of building a business (and life) together, rooted in love and mindfulness. We also discuss our parents' love languages, their life-changing trip to Thailand, generational healing of narratives around productivity and worth, and their long-term vision to pioneer a regenerative future through their creations. Candice Tzeng and Philip Kwan are the Co-Owners of MANEATINGPLANT, a plant-based asian comfort food concept based in Los Angeles. You can find them on IG @maneatingplantla and their website maneatingplant.com for their schedule.
In this episode, Soy and I talk about how music can be a healing bridge across cultures (and how both of us wanted to be diplomats when we were younger!). Soy also shares her journey of uncovering what it means for her to live and lead with joy. We discuss the rise of BTS, the “waves” of Korean music entering the global market, and the beauty of screenwriting as a medium to transmute intergenerational trauma into magic. Soy Kim (she/her) is a bridge builder between cultures, between creators and fans, and between music and tech. Bilingual and bicultural, Soy is a 1.5 generation Korean American and leads strategic collaborations between the U.S. and South Korea in her roles across music and film. You can find her at @soyjourn.
In this episode, Michael shares his story of re-sensitizing himself through his journey of becoming a photographer and producer. We explore the significance of family portraits, the magic of Ocean Vuong, and the humanization of our parents through storytelling. We also talk about Michael's wildest dream and my mom's wildest dream (and how they're sort of the same?!) and how he's on the precipice of taking a big leap towards his wildest dream. Michael Ken Stewart (he/him) is a photographer, producer, and cultural worker who grounds his work in exploring people's relationship to place and cultural identities. He can be found at @madnames on Instagram, and his website is kensuchuwaato.com.
In this solo episode, I talk about my journey of quitting my job to step into my calling as a somatic healer, storyteller, and facilitator. I also talk about why I deferred from grad school and decided not to go the route of becoming a therapist, how Pachinko changed my life and helped me discover my purpose in life, what happened during an ancestral healing breathwork meditation, what inspired me to start this podcast, and why this podcast is called SENSORIAL. Eunice KS (she/her) is the Host of SENSORIAL with Eunice. She is a Korean American healer-storyteller on a mission to facilitate generational healing through creative, conscious storytelling. You can find her at @eunice.ks and euniceks.com.
In this week's episode, Heena and I talk about her journey of how she went from being an engineer to creating multidisciplinary art as a producer, performer, and coach. We also talk about tuning into our own desires as daughters of immigrants and how she's learned to pause and slow down, even as a Leo/Aries manifesting generator who can't be stopped. Heena Patel (she/her) is a multihyphenate producer, performer, CEO of Mela Arts Connect, and empowerment coach who amplifies South Asian arts and culture. She can be found at @heenaconnects.
In this episode, Wesley and I discuss everything from the concept of “going viral," interconnectedness, and Squid Game to navigating our creative careers as Korean Americans and Capricorn rising's. We also talk about spirituality, the power of intention, and his journey as an Asian American singer-songwriter finding his frequency in the world. Wesley Ruger Han (or "oogah") is a musician, singer-songwriter, and producer born and raised in Flushing, Queens NY. He is also the artist behind SENSORIAL's intro music. You can find him at @oogah.xyz.
Welcome to our first guest episode!! In this episode, we talk about Cindy's journey of becoming a writer, the inspiration she finds in Issa Rae, and how she created her first TV series based on her own Asian American experience growing up in Queens. She also shares about her upcoming film Bayard Street and her journey of writing a film about her immigrant parents' love story. Cindy Chu (she/her) is an award-winning 1st generation Taiwanese American writer, filmmaker, and actress from Queens, New York. She can be found at @itsCindyChu. You can watch her Queens series at queensseries.com and support her short film Bayard Street (@bayardstfilm).
Welcome to SENSORIAL with Eunice. A portal to intimate, heart-opening conversations celebrating Asian diaspora creativity and healing.