Podcasts about Korean

Legendary archery coach Kim Hyung Tak visited the CAM podcast studio to talk about his lifetime in archery. He offers insight into what makes the Koreans such a dominant force in archery, and how the country has a system that's designed to produce top-tier competitors.

Fluent Fiction - Korean: The Perfect Brew for a Memorable Seollal Celebration Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-02-26-08-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 늦은 겨울 아침, 인사동의 작은 커피 로스터리에는 따뜻한 커피 향기가 가득했다.En: On a late winter morning, the small coffee roastery in Insa-dong was filled with the warm aroma of coffee.Ko: 나무로 된 부드러운 내부에는 다양한 커피 가방이 진열된 선반, 시음 공간, 브루잉 기구가 전시되어 있었다.En: The soft wooden interior was adorned with shelves displaying various coffee bags, a tasting area, and a display of brewing equipment.Ko: 지수는 설레는 마음으로 로스터리의 문을 열고 들어갔다.En: Jisoo entered the roastery with excitement in her heart.Ko: 이번 설날, 가족에게 감명을 줄 수 있는 특별한 커피를 찾고 싶었다.En: She wanted to find a special coffee that would impress her family during the Seollal, the Lunar New Year.Ko: 지수는 다양한 옵션에 놀라기도 하고 조금은 당황스럽기도 했다.En: Jisoo was both amazed and a bit overwhelmed by the variety of options.Ko: 수많은 원두와 블렌드를 보면서 어느 것이 가장 좋을지 알 수 없었다.En: Looking at the numerous beans and blends, she couldn't tell which would be the best.Ko: 그때, 미소를 띤 바리스타 민준이 다가왔다.En: Just then, a smiling barista, Minjun, approached.Ko: 그는 커피에 관한 깊은 지식을 갖춘 전문가였다.En: He was an expert with deep knowledge about coffee.Ko: "무슨 특별한 커피를 찾으시나요?" 민준이 물었다.En: "What kind of special coffee are you looking for?" Minjun asked.Ko: "이번 설날에 가족과 함께 할 특별한 커피를 찾고 있어요. 다들 좋아했으면 좋겠어요." 지수가 말했다.En: "I'm looking for a special coffee to share with my family this Seollal. I hope everyone will like it," Jisoo replied.Ko: 민준은 잠시 생각에 잠기더니, "좋아요. 시음해보고 결정하는 건 어떤가요?"라고 제안했다.En: After pondering for a moment, Minjun suggested, "How about tasting and deciding?"Ko: 그리하여 두 사람은 작은 커피 시음회를 시작했다.En: And so, the two began a small coffee tasting session.Ko: 민준은 몇 가지 블렌드를 제안하며, 지수에게 하나씩 맛보게 했다.En: Minjun proposed a few blends, letting Jisoo taste each one.Ko: 한 블렌드는 부드러우면서도 평범한 맛이었고, 다른 한 블렌드는 독특한 개성이 넘쳤다.En: One blend was smooth yet ordinary in taste, while another was bursting with unique character.Ko: 지수는 잠시 고민했다. 보편적이지만 안전한 선택을 할지, 민준이 특별히 만든 개성 있는 블렌드를 선택할지 말이다.En: Jisoo hesitated for a moment, considering whether to choose a universal yet safe option, or Minjun's specially crafted blend with distinctive character.Ko: 지수는 민준의 추천을 신뢰하기로 했다.En: She decided to trust Minjun's recommendation.Ko: "이 블렌드, 특별하네요. 이걸로 할게요." 지수는 결정을 내렸다.En: "This blend is special. I'll go with this one," Jisoo decided.Ko: 민준은 기쁜 마음으로 선택을 존중해주었다.En: Minjun gladly respected her choice.Ko: 지수는 로스터리를 떠날 때, 스스로에 대한 자신감이 생겼다.En: As she left the roastery, Jisoo felt a newfound confidence in herself.Ko: 새로운 것에 대한 도전이 이렇게 즐거울 줄은 몰랐다.En: She didn't know that challenging herself with something new could be so enjoyable.Ko: 설날이 기대되기 시작했다.En: She began to look forward to Seollal.Ko: 지수의 마음은 따뜻했고, 이번 설날은 분명 특별할 거란 확신이 들었다.En: Jisoo's heart was warm, and she was certain this Seollal would be special.Ko: 드디어, 가족과 공유하게 될 그 특별한 커피는 모든 사람에게 깊은 인상을 남기게 될 것이었다.En: Finally, the special coffee she would share with her family was sure to leave a lasting impression on everyone. Vocabulary Words:roastery: 로스터리aroma: 향기adorned: 진열된display: 전시equipment: 기구excited: 설레는impress: 감명overwhelmed: 당황스럽다variety: 다양한barista: 바리스타pondering: 생각에 잠기다session: 시음회smooth: 부드러운ordinary: 평범한unique: 독특한character: 개성hesitated: 고민하다universal: 보편적crafted: 만들다distinctive: 특별한recommendation: 추천confidence: 자신감challenging: 도전enjoyable: 즐거운certain: 확신lasting: 깊은impression: 인상interior: 내부numerous: 수많은blends: 블렌드

This week we have science guru, maths mastermind - and owner of the best hair of all time - Professor Hannah Fry! Hannah is a TV host, university professor, AI consultant, social media superstar, and now she adds another string to her bow as the face of the new podcast series ‘The Rest is Science'. Over a delicious lunch we covered everything from Korean skincare routines, to cooking her ex-mother in law's Indian recipes, her dreams of being a hairdresser, the science behind the best Yorkshire pudding, dabbling in stand up comedy, and we hear about the classic ‘Irish Mixed Grill' - aka 5 different types of potatoes all on one plate! Watch this space, Hannah has absolutely nailed the science behind skincare and it's only a matter of time until she's the face of her own beauty series too. The new series ‘The Rest is Science' is available to listen everywhere now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We hop onboard, take our seats, and discuss a Korean zombie film for the ages.

Today we define what it means to have wholesome fun and explore how the way we have fun has changed over the years - from outdoor competitions, to sports, to book clubs and board games! We also talk about how these types of hobbies give us a sense of fulfillment and can help foster new or deepen existing relationships.Support the showFollow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Episode Summary: In this week's episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys sit down and talk about code switching, the struggle to balance constantly learning with using what we know, and whether or not we're better off now than 5 years ago (from before we started the show).Later, we dig into Muzik Tiger's Cream Candy….our dentists aren't thrilled about it---// Support the Show!Online at janchishow.com / @janchishowSupport the show at janchishow.com/supportWatch our Youtube VideosWrite us a note: janchishow@gmail.comThe Janchi Show Quick BioThe Janchi Show focuses on exploring intersectional identities and current events through the lens of adoption, race, lived experience and more. Sometimes we have guests, and sometimes it's just the three of us. Either way, it's always a janchi!// Meet the Janchi Boys!Nathan NowackNathan (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee who was born in Seoul in the 1970s. He was adopted at the age of 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma along with a non-biological Korean adopted sister.  After going to college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies.  He loves spending time with his wife and 3 kids, playing golf, and collecting Lego. He is in reunion with his biological family as the youngest of 7 and has been in contact since 2015.  He currently serves on the Advisory Council for KAAN and helps with the planning of their annual adoptee conference.  In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.  Connect with Nathan!Website: http://www.coverve.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/nnowackPatrick ArmstrongPatrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator. He is one of the hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. He also is host of Conversation Piece with Patrick Armstrong, a podcast where he discusses the missing pieces of the conversations we're already having. He is a cofounder of the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis with his wife and cat. Connect with Patrick!Website: http://patrickintheworld.meLinkedIn: http://linkedin/in/patrickintheworldInstagram: http://instagram.com/patrickintheworldK.J. Roelke (@kjroelke)KJ (he/him) was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days as a web developer for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.Connect with K.J.!Website: https://kjroelke.online/LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/kjroelkeInstagram: https://instagram.com/kjroelke// Listen to/Watch The Janchi Show on all major platforms:Apple: http://janchishow.com/appleSpotify: http://janchishow.com/spotifyYoutube: http://janchishow.com/youtubeGratitude & CreditsMichelle Nam for our logo and brandingJerry Won for bring us togetherThis show is created and produced by Patrick, Nathan and KJ and is the sole property of the Janchi Show, LLC.

Send a textWe weigh the stories nations tell about themselves against the record of wars, sanctions, and deterrence, and test whether intentions matter less than outcomes. From Vietnam to Venezuela, NATO to North Korea, we press for clearer language, broader history, and fewer illusions.• Emerson and Hawthorne as mirrors of intellectual courage and conformity• Vietnam's legacy, media limits, and moral judgment versus “mistake” framing• NATO at Russia's border, ABM systems, and Cold War lessons revived• Sanctions in Venezuela and Iran as civilian punishment, not reform• China, innovation, and the politics of intellectual property• Korean-led steps toward deescalation and deterrence realities• Trump's media strategy, party capture, and fear as a political tool• Climate risk, nuclear posture, and the real election interference: money• Syria's devastation, Kurdish safety, and difficult tradeoffs• Israel, the Golan Heights, and shifting U.S. support coalitionsPatreon subscribers can find the full video of this program immediately at patreon.com/OriginsPodcast Support the show

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Finding Serenity in Laughter: Jin's Unexpected Retreat Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-02-25-08-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 하얀 눈이 산비탈을 덮고 있는 겨울의 산 속.En: The white snow blankets the slope of the mountain in the winter forest.Ko: 진은 남한산성 근처 영성 수련회에 왔다.En: Jin has come to the Yeongseong Retreat, near Namhansanseong.Ko: 이 수련회는 사람들이 내면의 평화를 찾기 위해 오는 곳이다.En: This retreat is a place where people come to find inner peace.Ko: 고요한 숲 속에서 진은 명상을 하기 위해 눈을 감았다.En: In the tranquil forest, Jin closed his eyes to meditate.Ko: 그가 원하던 평화는 조금이라도 찾아오고 있는 것 같았다.En: It seemed like the peace he was seeking was starting to come to him, at least a little bit.Ko: "흥", 그러나 잔잔한 모든 것을 깰 소리가 있었다.En: "hng," but there was a sound that broke the silence.Ko: 진은 눈을 떠 주변을 살폈다.En: Jin opened his eyes and surveyed his surroundings.Ko: 길잃은 다람쥐가 그를 바라보고 있었다.En: A lost squirrel was staring at him.Ko: 진은 다시 눈을 감고 명상을 시도했다.En: Jin closed his eyes again and attempted to meditate.Ko: 하지만 다람쥐는 여전히 그 자리에 있었다.En: However, the squirrel was still there.Ko: 다람쥐는 마치 진의 명상 자세를 판단하는 듯 했다.En: It seemed as if the squirrel was judging Jin's meditation posture.Ko: 진은 대도시의 바쁜 직장 생활로 지친 날짜가 많았다.En: Jin had many days where he felt exhausted from the busy work life in the big city.Ko: 그는 이번 수련회를 통해 내면의 평화를 찾고 싶었다.En: He wanted to find inner peace through this retreat.Ko: 하지만 다람쥐는 자꾸 그의 집중을 방해했다.En: But the squirrel kept disrupting his concentration.Ko: "정말 신경 쓰이는 녀석이군," 진은 속으로 생각했다.En: "What a distracting little creature," Jin thought to himself.Ko: 시간이 흐르고, 진은 다른 방법을 시도했다.En: As time passed, Jin decided to try another approach.Ko: 다람쥐를 무시하고 명상에 집중하려 했다.En: He tried ignoring the squirrel and focusing on meditating.Ko: 처음엔 다람쥐가 사라졌을지도 모른다고 생각했다.En: At first, he thought the squirrel might have disappeared.Ko: 하지만 다람쥐는 다시 나타났고, 더 가까이에 앉아 있었다.En: But the squirrel reappeared and sat even closer.Ko: 이번엔 다람쥐의 눈이 너무 집중적이었다.En: This time, the squirrel's gaze was too intense.Ko: 결국 진은 참지 못하고 다람쥐에게로 고개를 돌렸다.En: Eventually, Jin couldn't help but turn his head toward the squirrel.Ko: "이봐, 난 여기서 내면의 평화를 찾으려고 하는 중이야!" 그는 외쳤다.En: "Hey, I'm trying to find inner peace here!" he shouted.Ko: 하지만 큰 소리에 놀란 다람쥐는 뛰어올랐고, 진은 갑자기 주변의 얼음을 밟아 뒤로 넘어졌다.En: But startled by the loud noise, the squirrel leaped, and Jin suddenly stepped on some ice and fell backward.Ko: 이 상황은 그가 상상했던 모든 것과 달랐다.En: This was all different from what he had envisioned.Ko: 그는 눈 속에 엉망으로 넘어져 있었다.En: He was sprawled out messily in the snow.Ko: 순간 진은 자신의 모습에 웃음이 났다.En: In that moment, Jin found himself laughing at his predicament.Ko: 도대체 그는 왜 이렇게 심각해졌을까?En: Why had he become so serious?Ko: 그는 자신에게 너무 많은 스트레스를 주고 있었다는 것을 깨달았다.En: He realized he was putting too much stress on himself.Ko: 다람쥐는 돌아봐도 자신을 놀리는 듯한 표정이었다.En: The squirrel, when glanced at, almost seemed to be mocking him.Ko: 진은 웃음을 멈출 수 없었고, 웃으며 그는 그의 마음 속에 오랜만에 진정한 평화를 느꼈다.En: Jin couldn't stop laughing, and with that laughter, he felt true peace within himself for the first time in a long time.Ko: 그날 오후, 진은 더 유연하고 다정한 자세로 명상했다.En: That afternoon, Jin meditated with a more relaxed and gentle demeanor.Ko: 다람쥐는 여전히 주위에 있었지만 이제 그의 친구 같았다.En: The squirrel was still around, but now it felt like a friend.Ko: 진은 다람쥐에게 감사하면서 이번 경험을 가슴에 담았다.En: Jin was grateful for the experience and treasured this lesson in his heart.Ko: 그는 이번 수련회에서 진정한 교훈을 얻었다. 바로 심각해지지 않고 웃음을 통해 평화를 찾는 방법을 말이다.En: He learned a valuable lesson during this retreat: to find peace through laughter rather than taking things too seriously. Vocabulary Words:blankets: 덮고 있는slope: 산비탈retreat: 수련회inner: 내면의tranquil: 고요한surveyed: 살폈다surroundings: 주변lost: 길잃은exhausted: 지친disrupting: 방해했다distracting: 신경 쓰이는intense: 집중적이었다envisioned: 상상했던sprawled: 엉망으로 넘어져predicament: 모습에demeanor: 자세로judging: 판단하는mocking: 놀리는 듯한treasured: 가슴에 담았다concentration: 집중approach: 방법focused: 집중하려startled: 놀란leaped: 뛰어올랐고glanced: 돌아봐도sprawled: 엉망으로 넘어져gaze: 눈burst: 웃음을 터뜨렸다gentle: 다정한valuable: 소중한

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Finding Serenity: A Laugh in the Silence of Chaos Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-02-25-23-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 산의 상쾌한 공기가 정수의 얼굴을 치면서, 그녀는 내심 새로운 시작을 불렀다.En: The refreshing mountain air hit Jeongsu's face, and inwardly, she felt a call for a new beginning.Ko: 진수는 스트레스를 날려버리기 위해 이 영혼의 자유로운 여행을 선택했다.En: Jinsu chose this free-spirited journey to blow away stress.Ko: 그녀는 친구 혜진과 함께 휴식을 찾으러 왔다.En: She had come with her friend Hyejin seeking relaxation.Ko: "여기가 바로야," 혜진이 차에서 뛰어나오며 외쳤다.En: "This is the place," Hyejin exclaimed, jumping out of the car.Ko: 눈 덮인 소나무들과 아늑한 통나무집, 중앙 명상 홀이 그들을 반겼다.En: Snow-covered pine trees, cozy log cabins, and a central meditation hall greeted them.Ko: 겨울의 황량한 아름다움이 그 전경을 장식했다.En: The desolate beauty of winter decorated the landscape.Ko: 첫날 아침, 진수는 안내책자를 들여다보며 명상 수업을 기다리고 있었다.En: On the first morning, Jinsu was looking through the guidebook while waiting for the meditation class.Ko: 그녀는 일상에서 벗어날 기회를 반가워했다.En: She welcomed the opportunity to escape from everyday life.Ko: 선생님이 들어오고, 명상에 관한 간단한 설명이 이어졌다.En: The instructor entered and followed with a brief explanation about meditation.Ko: 그 사이 진수는 중요한 부분을 놓쳤다.En: During this, Jinsu missed an important part.Ko: "명상이 너무 좋아," 혜진이 속삭였다.En: "Meditation is so great," Hyejin whispered.Ko: 그러나 그 순간, 진수는 잡담을 멈추고 조용히 있어야 한다고 느꼈다.En: But at that moment, Jinsu felt she should stop chatting and remain quiet.Ko: 그녀는 아무 말도 하지 않았다.En: She said nothing.Ko: 시간이 지날수록 진수는 말이 없는 '서약'에 혼란스러웠다.En: As time went on, Jinsu was confused by the vow of silence.Ko: 혜진은 자유롭게 떠들었고, 그녀는 그것이 마음의 평화를 찾는 과정의 일부라 믿었다.En: Hyejin chatted freely, believing it was part of the process of finding inner peace.Ko: "이 침묵이 도움이 돼," 진수는 자신을 설득하려 했다.En: "This silence is helpful," Jinsu tried to convince herself.Ko: 둘째 날, 모든 것이 더 재미있어졌다.En: On the second day, everything became more fun.Ko: 혜진은 활동을 제안했다.En: Hyejin suggested activities.Ko: "눈사람 만들어!", "눈싸움 하자!".En: "Let's make a snowman!", "Let's have a snowball fight!".Ko: 그러나 진수는 과묵한 표정으로 고개만 끄덕였다.En: But Jinsu only nodded silently with a reserved expression.Ko: 결국 참을 수 없을 정도로 답답해진 진수는 명상홀에서 웃음이 터져 나왔다.En: Eventually, feeling unbearably stifled, Jinsu burst out laughing in the meditation hall.Ko: 혜진과 한 팀의 동료들이 그녀를 샛길로 끌고 나왔었다.En: Hyejin and teammates led her off a side path.Ko: "왜 이렇게 조용하지?" 혜진이 물었다.En: "Why are you so quiet?" Hyejin asked.Ko: 진수는 긴 설명 끝에 입을 열었다.En: After a long explanation, Jinsu finally spoke.Ko: "아, 나는 사실 침묵의 서약을 잘못 이해했어!"En: "Oh, I actually misunderstood the vow of silence!"Ko: 그제야 폭소가 터졌다.En: Laughter erupted then.Ko: 진수는 바로 모든 것이 마침내 웃음거리라는 것을 깨달았다.En: Jinsu realized it was all finally a matter of humor.Ko: 모든 사람은 짐짓 조용해졌다가 다시 웃음을 터뜨렸다.En: Everyone pretended to be quiet again and then burst into laughter.Ko: 이후 진수는 혜진과 활기찬 대화를 나누면서 오랫동안 느끼지 못한 해방감을 느꼈다.En: From then on, Jinsu found a sense of release she hadn't felt in a long time while having lively conversations with Hyejin.Ko: 그녀는 비로소 깨달았다.En: She finally understood.Ko: "때로는 혼돈 속에서 평화를 찾을 수도 있구나."En: "Sometimes you can find peace amidst chaos."Ko: 이 경험 덕분에 진수는 유연한 마음가짐으로 돌아갈 수 있었다.En: Thanks to this experience, Jinsu was able to return with a more flexible mindset.Ko: 이제 그녀는 혼돈 속에서도 고요를 찾는 방법을 알았다.En: Now she knew how to find quiet even within chaos.Ko: 진정한 평화는 고요한 침묵에서만 오는 것은 아니었다.En: True peace didn't only come from silent tranquility.Ko: 소란스러운 삶 속에서도, 마음은 여전히 평화로움을 찾을 수 있었다.En: Even in the hustle and bustle of life, the mind can still find peace. Vocabulary Words:refreshing: 상쾌한inwardly: 내심desolate: 황량한meditation: 명상guidebook: 안내책자tranquility: 고요silence: 침묵stifled: 답답해erupted: 터졌다chaos: 혼돈flexible: 유연한hustle: 소란스러운bustle: 소란스러운pine trees: 소나무cabin: 통나무집vow: 서약liveliness: 활기찬expression: 표정convince: 설득하다release: 해방감misunderstood: 잘못 이해했어happiness: 행복laughter: 웃음freedom: 자유realization: 깨달았다tension: 긴장oppose: 반대chaotic: 혼돈스러운serenity: 평화로움breathe: 숨

2026.02.25 OA Life in Fukuoka "Korean" #309 LOVE FM 76.1MHz http://lovefm.co.jp/

In this volume of the Trails & Tribulations series on the Just Trek podcast, I welcome back SoCal trekker, Justin Williams aka @RockhoundHiker, to recount a 2016 “vision quest” style thru-hike across Southern California's mighty San Gabriel Mountains. Starting at Ling Yen Mountain Temple near the Etiwanda Preserve, Justin set out severely underprepared—carrying only water and three apples—on a roughly multi-day, ~60-mile push toward St. Andrew's Abbey in Valyermo, California. Along the way he commits to dangerous off-trail terrain, including climbing multiple 40–50 foot dry waterfalls with loose rock, an all-night bushwhack through thorny buckthorn and a wrong turn that sends him up a rugged ridge to Etiwanda Peak before reconnecting to the route toward Cucamonga Peak and Baldy. As heat, dehydration, and electrolyte depletion set in, he vomits repeatedly, naps in a cave to escape the sun, accepts help from hikers. He shares memorable encounters—especially meeting Mr. Kim on Mt. Baldy, a hiker on a personal pilgrimage for Korean reunification who later died on the mountain—and describes being emotionally shaken by a memorial to PCT hikers who died in snow, prompting reflection on the consequences of risk and who we leave behind. Have you ever experienced a survival moment or learned a tough lesson on the trail? Maybe you got lost, faced sudden weather, encountered wildlife, or found yourself pushed to your limits in ways you didn't expect. Trails & Tribulations is the space where those stories come to life, inspiring and connecting the outdoor community. If any of these resonates with you, we'd love to hear YOUR story!Submit your story on https://tinyurl.com/47jdbvau for a chance to be featured or send us an email on justtrekofficial@gmail.comFollow Justin Williams on https://www.instagram.com/rockhoundhikerFollow Just Trek on IG https://www.instagram.com/just.trek/Support Just Trek on Patreon ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/justtrek⁠⁠Shop Just Trek merch on ⁠⁠https://www.justtrek.net/shop⁠⁠Listen to more podcast episodes on ⁠⁠https://www.justtrek.net⁠⁠Want to send me a message? Email me at ⁠⁠justtrekofficial@gmail.com⁠⁠ or DM on Instagram @just.trek

Science commentator Laurie Winkless looks at how Korean researchers have taken waste from an abundant species of clams to recreate the silk produced from another, endangered species of clam. A study out of Canada has found that construction produces the equivalent of 1 - 3 metric tons of carbon per person each year - and it needs to drop by 10 % to stay on top of emission reduction targets - so how can it be done? And a fishing ban on the Yangzte River appears to be working, with fish biomass increasing

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   In this episode, Justin interviews Cynthia Garcia about her career journey. She credits mentors and sponsors for paving the way for her success. Justin and Cynthia discuss the demands of the Chief Risk Officer role and how Cynthia works with stakeholders who have competing priorities. Cynthia shares her perspective on construction risk and safety. She is seeing more diversity in the rising generation of risk professionals, with amazing opportunities for all.   Cynthia shares how her Confucianist upbringing still makes it a struggle for her to receive recognition. Despite that, she posted on LinkedIn about receiving the 2025 Bill McIntyre Leadership Award at the International Risk Management Institute (IRMI) Construction Risk Conference. That post led Justin to reach out to her. Cynthia speaks of her involvement with the Spencer Educational Foundation, including being a Risk Manager on Campus. Justin and Cynthia talk about the March 6th Webinar, "Hard Hats & High Stakes: Women Leaders Shaping Construction Risk Management", that she joins as a featured panelist. Listen for tips on careers in risk management for construction.   Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS and RIMScast. [:16] About this episode of RIMScast. Our guest is Cynthia Garcia, the award-winning Chief Risk Officer for Bernards. We will talk all about her career in construction risk and get some "inspirado." But first… [:44] RIMS Virtual Workshops. On March 10th and 11th, we have a two-day course led by John Button for the RIMS-CRMP Exam Prep. [:55] On March 17th and 18th, RIMS will align with AFERM for a two-day RIMS-CRMP-FED Exam Prep Course. [1:02] On March 4th and 5th, we have a virtual workshop, "Facilitating Risk-Based Decision Making", with Joe Milan. On April 15th, we have a virtual workshop covering "Emerging Risks", led by Joseph Mayo. [1:20] Register today and strengthen your risk knowledge. RIMS members always enjoy deep discounts on the virtual workshops. [1:27] Webinars. On March 6th, RIMS presents "Hard Hats & High Stakes: Women Leaders Shaping Construction Risk Management". We'll be joined by a Chief Risk Officer, an underwriter, and a broker. [1:42] They will explore their career paths, risk and safety philosophies, and lend some insight as to why this is the time for the next generation of leaders to rise. [1:53] On March 12th, Global Risk Consultants returns with "Don't Waste the Soft Market: Where to Reinvest Insurance Savings Before the Window Closes". Register for these and other webinars by visiting RIMS.org/webinars and the links in this episode's show notes. [2:14] On with the Show! Our guest today is Cynthia Garcia. She is the Chief Risk Officer for Bernards. [2:22] Cynthia made a big impact on the risk landscape in 2025 when she received the Bill McIntyre Leadership Award from the International Risk Management Institute during its Construction Risk Conference. [2:35] I wanted to learn all about her career and what it's like to be the risk officer for a major construction company. [2:42] Earlier, I mentioned the March 6th RIMS Webinar, "Hard Hats and High Stakes," and Cynthia will, in fact, be the Chief Risk Officer mentioned there. [2:51] If you like what you hear in this episode and want to learn more about career development, construction risk, and why rising risk professionals should seize the opportunities in the construction sector, you can register for that Webinar. [3:04] Cynthia is a fascinating individual, and I am so pleased to present this interview! Let's get to it! [3:09] Interview! Cynthia Garcia, welcome to RIMScast! [3:27] Justin and Cynthia are going to be collaborating on a RIMS Webinar on March 6th, "Hard Hats and High Stakes." It's all about how women have and can continue to thrive in construction risk management. Cynthia is the ideal Chief Risk Officer to have on that panel. [3:46] Justin thanks Cynthia in advance for being on that panel and being a guest on RIMScast. [4:07] Cynthia is the CRO for Bernards, based in California. [4:33] Like many in her generation, Cynthia stumbled into risk management. She started as an administrative assistant for Morley Builders, an amazing employee-owned general contractor in Santa Monica, California. [4:52] She was fortunate to have several sponsors and mentors within the organization. They helped her see that she belonged at the table. They saw something in her that she hadn't seen in herself, which is the beauty of a mentor. [5:16] In spaces she was not in, they advocated for her and said, Why don't we give this to Cynthia? That's the beauty of a sponsor. Cynthia says she was blessed to be in the right place at the right time. She was able to lean in. [5:32] Cynthia says that the thing that attracts her about risk management and what she does is finding the hard yes. Risk management doesn't say, "No." [5:50] Risk management, when practicing its craft, is fully integrated with operations and understanding what the business needs. It is strategically aligned and helps make sure the organization is making those thoughtful business decisions that allow taking risks. [6:11] Then, risk management takes it to the next step to ask how this adds to our shareholder equity, how this aligns with who we want to be as a company and as people. Risk management threads the needle between entrepreneurship and "cowboyism." [6:28] Risk management leads with "Help me understand, and help us get to the hard yes. We can do it, but here are some of the things we need to do to make sure that it's successful."  [6:50] Cynthia always likes to start by making sure she is coming in with a lot of curiosity. She asks for help to understand what she's not seeing to try to connect the dots. If Cynthia doesn't understand the needs of her business partners, she's not creating value. [7:11] Cynthia joined Bernards as Chief Risk Officer four years ago next month (March). Bernards created the position for her. She says she's blessed to work with talented people. She credits an amazing group of rockstar individuals. She says a rising tide lifts all boats. [8:00] Cynthia says her team carries the weight and does it beautifully. She says the genius of true leadership is understanding we're paving the way for our replacement. Leaders who are afraid of talent need to pause and rethink what that means. [8:26] Cynthia's Risk and Safety team has 13 staff members. [8:45] Cynthia has a VP of Risk and Safety who is definitely a genius at making the wheels turn. He is Cynthia's only direct report. He does an amazing job setting the tone and the pace. [9:03] Cynthia says, We focus on listening to the voices of our internal and external customers. As an employee-owned company, we try to understand what our business partners need, whether it's accounting, finance, human resources, operations, or estimating. [9:22] Cynthia focuses on what our business partners need from risk management to help achieve mission success. [9:27] Cynthia says, from day to day, it's everything from safety to claims, to insurance issues, to coverage questions, but a fair part of the job is when business teams proactively reach out with questions about issues that have come up. [9:50] Cynthia says the beauty of being in a smaller organization is that Risk Management is not siloed. It's not just insurance and claims but also litigation management and contracts. Risk partners closely with the CHRO on policies and employment practices. [10:13] Risk partners closely with Finance and Accounting on a variety of issues. Cynthia feels it is fortunate that Risk is viewed and valued as an internal resource to its business partners and part of the critical strategy to achieve the company's goals. [10:41] Bernards has a little fewer than 400 employee-owners. Cynthia credits Finance and Accounting for paying vendors on time and treating trade partners fairly. She credits Marketing for helping the brand, highlighting company accomplishments, and creating community buzz. [11:30] Cynthia credits the very customer-centric Tech team, who have helped her a lot, and the Virtual Construction Design team, who help with clash detection and getting ahead of constructability issues early on. [11:59] She notes the estimating team getting ahead of what's out there and making sure we have the right projects to go after. It takes a village. [12:14] Cynthia says we like to think all of us employee-owners have a vested interest in mission success. We're all in construction. [12:27] Quick Break! RISKWORLD 2026 will be held from May 3rd through the 6th in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. RISKWORLD attracts more than 10,000 risk professionals across the globe. It's time to Connect, Cultivate, and Collaborate with them. [12:45] Booth sales are open now. General registration and speaker registration are also open right now. Marketplace and hospitality badges will be available starting on March 3rd. Links are in this episode's show notes, and be sure to check out RIMS.org for more information. [13:04] Save the dates March 18th and 19th, 2026, for the RIMS Legislative Summit, which will be held in Washington, D.C.! Join us in Washington, D.C. for two days of Congressional meetings, networking, and advocating on behalf of the risk management community. [13:20] Visit RIMS.org/advocacy for more information and to register. Also, check out the prior episode of RIMScast, Episode 378, featuring RIMS General Counsel and Vice President of External Affairs, Mark Prysock, as we discuss the top priorities for RIMS in 2026 and beyond. [13:41] Let's Return to Our Interview with Bernards' Chief Risk Officer, Cynthia Garcia! [13:58] When Cynthia joined Bernards, there were about 10 people on the Risk and Safety team. Then they went into remodel mode, with a different strategic vision. Continuous improvement is a Bernards core value. It's a 52-year-old company with processes and talent in place. [14:27] Cynthia says we've been looking at the areas where we can have the greatest impact, picking off the low-hanging fruit first, and then building out processes that allow us to scale without reinventing ourselves every few years. [14:57] Cynthia says safety is our priority. Bernards added safety to its core values this year. Cynthia says it was a grass-roots movement. It percolated up through Operations and said, This is who we need to be. [15:24] Cynthia says a risk management team's job is to safeguard all the resources of the organization. That includes people and things, clients, and trade partners. The Risk and Safety team has a holistic view. They can't be good by themselves. They can't be safe by themselves. [15:42] For Cynthia, safety takes on a larger meaning than physical well-being, including creating spaces where people are allowed to be vulnerable. [15:57] Cynthia talks about leading with empathy, with top priority not only for physical safety but also for a psychologically safe environment, where you can show up, be seen, heard, and thrive. [16:41] Cynthia says she works on building connections through conflict. For what could be tough conversations, it helps if you are willing to check your ego at the door and come in curious. Cynthia often states her intention up front. [17:01] Cynthia might say, "My intention isn't to challenge you, it's to have you help me understand your perspective and help me see what I'm missing." Cynthia says she asks a billion questions because there is so much she doesn't know. She always tries to get with the "why." [17:32] Cynthia says, When I try to understand what it is that my counterpart needs to happen, then we can figure out the path forward together. As employee-owners, our goals are aligned. We're looking in the same direction. [17:52] Cynthia says, We may fuss with the GPS a little bit, but we know the destination is set and we have a commitment to one another. Once we are willing to shut up, listen, and ask the questions to learn, then we can figure out how to be of service. [18:16] Cynthia says her job isn't to convince, it's first to understand. [18:22] A Quick Break! The Spencer Educational Foundation's Risk Manager on Campus application period will open on April 1st, 2026, and it will close on June 30th. Grant awardees, colleges, and universities are typically notified in September. [18:51] The Course Development Grant application deadline for Interval Number 2 will be on June 15th, 2026. Award notifications will be sent out in late July. [19:06] General Grant applications will open on May 1st, 2026, and the application deadline is July 30th. Internship Grant applications open on August 15th and close on October 15th. [19:18] Links to each of these grants are in this episode's show notes. Visit SpencerEd.org for more information. [19:27] Let's Conclude Our Interview with Bernards' Chief Risk Officer, Cynthia Garcia. [19:41] As Cynthia mentioned earlier, Bernards is employee-owned. Cynthia thinks that Bernards being 100% employee-owned makes all its employee-owners better businesspeople. The heart of risk management is making those good choices. [20:27] Looking across the table and knowing she is betting with her fellow owner's retirement, makes Cynthia think about that a little bit differently. She thinks the employee ownership structure lends itself to amazing risk management. [20:49] Cynthia says you have to be disciplined. You're not spending somebody else's money on this. We're working together, and when we all make good choices, we are ultimately rewarding ourselves and impacting future generational owners, too. That's quite meaningful. [21:09] Cynthia says it's the best of both worlds. You have the umbrella of a big company paying the bills, but you're rewarded for smart entrepreneurism. [21:27] Cynthia has a long-term view when making decisions. It's not about what's in it for her. It's how does this support who we want to be today, and who we want to try to be tomorrow? It makes us look further into the horizon. [22:24] May 4th through May 8th, 2026, is Safety Week, here in the U.S. That coincides with RISKWORLD 2026. Cynthia will be at RISKWORLD. [22:41] Cynthia says for Safety Week, Bernards has planned activities on each job site to highlight the good things that men and women are doing to build the communities in which they work and live, and doing them in such a way that they go home to families and loved ones. [23:01] Justin notes that settlements from construction site accident injuries can be astronomical. Part of Cynthia's job is to minimize accidents from the outset, which connects to Bernards' core value safety-first mindset. [23:34] Cynthia says client response has been amazing. Recently, one of the project executives at Bernards was invited to the school district and won an award acknowledging their efforts on safety. That felt good because it wasn't Bernards saying it, but the clients saying we see it. [23:58] Bernards has trademarked "A Better Experience." It's a phrase they are proud of. They're building not only to create a better experience for their employee-owners, but also for project success for owners who value safety. [24:15] Bernards is a large school builder, working on many programs up and down the state. Bernards is cognizant of the impact they are having on the future generation of leaders and citizens. They're very grateful to have that acknowledgement from their clients. It's special. [25:29] Cynthia says she is absolutely seeing more opportunities for women in risk management and in construction. Construction tends to be inclusive. It's an industry filled with optimists. Its people bring that can-do attitude. They are very generous and gracious with their support. [26:13] Cynthia says she has been in the risk profession for about 30 years. The demographics have changed, and she sees diversity in the new young talent permeating the industry. [27:10] Cynthia thinks the work that the Spencer Educational Foundation does in partnership with RIMS is tremendous. She says it is amazing that colleges and universities are offering the Risk Management and Insurance degree and concentration. Cynthia never heard of that before. [27:35] Cynthia says that people her age moved into risk management from adjacent areas. She is pleased that now people come into risk management intentionally. She talks about risk managers trying to figure out how to help businesses thrive and grow to the next level. [28:47] Cynthia is one of Spencer's Risk Managers on Campus. She explains how the grants to colleges work. Spencer works tirelessly to make sure the next generation of leaders know what an amazing career this is and the opportunities it offers. Cynthia is grateful to be part of it. [30:15] Justin mentions that other Risk Manager On Campus risk professionals have been guests on RIMScast, and they have inspiring stories to tell. They love reaching the young people who are going to be the future of the profession. [30:35] Megan Miller, Spencer CEO, was a recent RIMScast guest. Check out SpencerEd.org for grants and opportunities. If you know somebody interested, send them the link to explore. If they connect with people like Cynthia through the RMOC grant, their experience will be richer. [31:28] Cynthia came to Justin's attention through a LinkedIn post about her being honored as the 2025 Bill McIntyre Leadership Award recipient at the International Risk Management Institute (IRMI) Construction Risk Conference. [32:08] Cynthia says you're always a little bit surprised but so pleased when you get acknowledged by your peers. As IRMI is pre-eminent in the construction risk management space, it was more special to Cynthia, as she knew of the great work they did. [32:33] Cynthia remembers starting in risk management and going to them as a resource. She knows the people who make IRMI thrive. They're people Cynthia looks up to. She is very grateful that it was her turn to be acknowledged. She feels there are way more qualified folks out there! [33:41] Cynthia says she is an immigrant. English is her second language. She is Korean and grew up in a Confucianist household. In terms of philosophy, you should be seen, not heard. The collective win is celebrated. [34:06] Cynthia has had to work to get over the heebie-jeebies about self-promotion or what could be viewed as arrogance. She's working on it and doing better at accepting compliments. It's an opportunity to show others who are coming up behind her that diversity exists. [34:45] Cynthia says it's hard for us to visualize ourselves in a role without models who came before us. What are the opportunities that exist? Can I also think about this? Cynthia said the marketing team is genius. Justin said that was what caught his eye on LinkedIn. [35:19] Cynthia says she is very fortunate to be supported by so much talent and such a community that helps uplift you. [35:27] Justin comments that the "seen and not heard" thing is not just Confucianism, but also old-world Brooklynism. His old relatives said, "Children should be seen and not heard." [35:52] Cynthia says we all have shared experiences within our collective. People tend to focus on the differences. It is important to celebrate our differences, but there's so much more in common, regardless of the geography and the generation in which we were raised. [36:10] There is so much in shared value. Cynthia says she is constantly inspired by those stories of people who saw a different future or leaned into a hand up. That motivates her to try to be better and drives her. [36:35] Justin says posting is a networking opportunity too. If that post had not gone up, Justin would not have met Cynthia. It's a way to broaden your network and meet more people. Justin says it's OK to do a humblebrag. Justin is known as the shameless self-promoter. [37:11] Justin says it is very special when you are acknowledged outside your company. [37:20] Cynthia's post triggered a series of events, one of which is, in recognition of Women's History Month, RIMS will present the webinar on March 6th, "Hard Hats & High Stakes: Women Leaders Shaping Construction Risk Management", with Cynthia as a featured panelist. [37:38] Cynthia will provide the CRO perspective. Also on the panel are Danette Beck from Astrus and Jessica Risullo from WTW. Cynthia shares how she knows these amazing, trailblazing women. Cynthia is grateful to be on a panel with them. They're rockstars! [38:47] Justin says it's going to be excellent! The link is in this episode's show notes, or visit RIMS.org/webinars. Megan Miller, the CEO of the Spencer Educational Foundation, will kick things off with a special introduction. [39:15] It's going to be a wonderful way to observe and celebrate Women's History Month, ahead of RISKWORLD and Construction Safety Awareness Week. [39:30] Justin thanks Cynthia for joining us on RIMScast, sharing with listeners her construction risk perspective and career path. There's a lot to take away. Justin thanks Cynthia for her perspective and her time. [39:45] Cynthia says she appreciates Justin and the work RIMS is doing to put a spotlight on our amazing industry and the opportunities that exist. She says she is grateful for the opportunities Justin and RIMS are creating and thoughtfully curating. [40:04] Special thanks again to Cynthia Garcia for joining us here on RIMScast. You can hear more from her directly on March 6th during the RIMS Webinar "Hard Hats & High Stakes: Women Leaders Shaping Construction Risk Management". [40:17] RIMS members, keep in mind that RIMS Webinars are complimentary for you. That is one of the many benefits of a RIMS membership. Visit RIMS.org/webinars and the link in this episode's show notes to register. That's going to be a fantastic session! [40:34] Plug Time! You can sponsor a RIMScast episode for this, our weekly show, or a dedicated episode. Links to sponsored episodes are in the show notes. [41:03] RIMScast has a global audience of risk and insurance professionals, legal professionals, students, business leaders, C-Suite executives, and more. Let's collaborate and help you reach them! Contact pd@rims.org for more information. [41:21] Become a RIMS member and get access to the tools, thought leadership, and network you need to succeed. Visit RIMS.org/membership or email membershipdept@RIMS.org for more information. [41:38] Risk Knowledge is the RIMS searchable content library that provides relevant information for today's risk professionals. Materials include RIMS executive reports, survey findings, contributed articles, industry research, benchmarking data, and more. [41:55] For the best reporting on the profession of risk management, read Risk Management Magazine at RMMagazine.com. It is written and published by the best minds in risk management. [42:09] Justin Smulison is the Business Content Manager at RIMS. Please remember to subscribe to RIMScast on your favorite podcasting app. You can email us at Content@RIMS.org. [42:21] Practice good risk management, stay safe, and thank you again for your continuous support!   Links: RIMS Legislative Summit — March 18‒19, 2026 on Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C. | Register now! RISK PAC | RIMS Advocacy RISKWORLD 2026 Registration — Open for exhibitors, members, and non-members! Reserve your booth at RISKWORLD 2026! Construction Safety Week RIMS-CRO Certificate Program In Advanced Enterprise Risk Management | April‒June 2026 Cohort | Led by James Lam RIMS Compensation Survey 2025 — Download Today RIMS Risk Management magazine | Contribute RIMS Now RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) | Insights Video Series Featuring Joe Milan! The Strategic and Enterprise Risk Center RIMS Diversity Equity Inclusion Council RIMS-CRMP Story, featuring John Button RIMScast Canada — Debut Episode Now Live Spencer Educational Foundation — Scholarships and Grants RIMS Texas Regional Conference 2026 Education Content Submission — Deadline March 18, 2026! Hard Hats & High Stakes: Women Leaders Shaping Construction Risk Management | March 6 | Presented by RIMS — Featuring Today's Guest, Cynthia Garcia! Upcoming RIMS-CRMP Prep Virtual Workshops: RIMS-CRMP Exam PrepMarch 10‒11 | April 21‒22 | June 9‒10 RIMS-CRMP-FED Exam Prep with AFERM | March 17‒18 Full RIMS-CRMP Prep Course Schedule See the full calendar of RIMS Virtual Workshops RIMS Virtual Workshop — "Facilitating Risk-Based Decision Making" | March 4‒5 | Register Now "Risk Appetite Management" | March 25‒26 "Claims Management" | April 7‒8 "Emerging Risks" | April 15 | Register Now! Upcoming RIMS Webinars: "Hard Hats & High Stakes: Women Leaders Shaping Construction Risk Management" | March 6 | Presented by RIMS "Don't Waste the Soft Market: Where to Reinvest Insurance Savings Before the Window Closes" | March 12 | Sponsored by Global Risk Consultants RIMS.org/Webinars   Related RIMScast Episodes: "Investing In Yourself with RIMS 2026 President Manny Padilla" "Strategic Risk Career Transitions with Susan Hiteshew" "Supply Chain Integrity and Sustainability with Nicole Sherwin of EcoVadis"   Sponsored RIMScast Episodes: "Secondary Perils, Major Risks: The New Face of Weather-Related Challenges" | Sponsored by AXA XL (New!) "The ART of Risk: Rethinking Risk Through Insight, Design, and Innovation" | Sponsored by Alliant "Mastering ERM: Leveraging Internal and External Risk Factors" | Sponsored by Diligent "Cyberrisk: Preparing Beyond 2025" | Sponsored by Alliant "The New Reality of Risk Engineering: From Code Compliance to Resilience" | Sponsored by AXA XL "Change Management: AI's Role in Loss Control and Property Insurance" | Sponsored by Global Risk Consultants, a TÜV SÜD Company "Demystifying Multinational Fronting Insurance Programs" | Sponsored by Zurich "Understanding Third-Party Litigation Funding" | Sponsored by Zurich "What Risk Managers Can Learn From School Shootings" | Sponsored by Merrill Herzog "Simplifying the Challenges of OSHA Recordkeeping" | Sponsored by Medcor "How Insurance Builds Resilience Against An Active Assailant Attack" | Sponsored by Merrill Herzog "Third-Party and Cyber Risk Management Tips" | Sponsored by Alliant   RIMS Publications, Content, and Links: RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community! RIMS Virtual Workshops On-Demand Webinars RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RISK PAC | RIMS Advocacy RIMS Strategic & Enterprise Risk Center RIMS-CRMP Stories — Featuring RIMS President Manny Padilla!   RIMS Events, Education, and Services: RIMS Risk Maturity Model®   Sponsor RIMScast: Contact sales@rims.org or pd@rims.org for more information.   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org, and listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.   Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.   About our guest: Cynthia Garcia, Risk Manager at Bernards   Production and engineering provided by Podfly.

Hi Everyone! I'm going to be sharing my book marketing and publicity efforts at this time for Sun, Moon, and Star, published by Holiday House today!!!Here is more about me:Nancy So Miller is a Korean American children's book author/illustrator and art teacher based in Savannah, Georgia. She creates handmade, dimensional paper worlds that capture the magic and joy of childhood, inviting viewers to feel part of the moment. Her work conveys subtle narratives and emotions brought to life through photography. When she's not teaching or creating art, she enjoys watching K-dramas, cooking Korean food, reading, podcasting, and crocheting. She shares her home with her husband and son.​ Her debut author/illustrator picture book is Sun, Moon, and Star published by Holiday House (Spring 2026).Visit my website:https://www.nmillerillustration.com/Thanks for listening!

Rendez-vous au Vinci du 27 février au 1er mars pour le Korean Tours Festival ! Que vous soyez là pour acheter votre premier Webtoon, tester un masque de beauté ou simplement découvrir de nouvelles saveurs, Valentine, Noémie et Andréa, venues présenter leurs structures (2MC-Production et Salangchae), vous attendent avec une énergie incroyable. 2MC-Production, c'est avant […] L'article SORTEZ! – KOREAN TOURS FESTIVAL est apparu en premier sur Radio Campus Tours - 99.5 FM.

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Finding Direction in a Snowy Namiseom Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-02-24-08-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 눈이 하얗게 내린 남이섬.En: The snow was falling white on Namiseom.Ko: 길게 늘어선 나무들이 마치 환상의 숲처럼 펼쳐져 있다.En: The long rows of trees stretched out like a magical forest.Ko: 설날의 불빛들이 섬을 따뜻하게 밝히고, 작은 조명들이 반짝이고 있었다.En: The lights for the Seollal celebration warmly illuminated the island, and small lights were twinkling.Ko: 두 사람이 고요히 눈 덮인 길을 걷고 있었다.En: Two people were quietly walking along a snow-covered path.Ko: 지원은 서울에서 대학교에 다니고 있다.En: Ji-won attends university in Seoul.Ko: 요즘 그녀는 미래가 불안했다.En: Lately, she had been anxious about her future.Ko: 하고 싶은 것도 명확하지 않았고, 자신이 잘할 수 있는 것이 무엇인지도 모호했다.En: She was unclear about what she wanted to do, and it was vague what she was good at.Ko: 반면에 민호는 미국에서 성공한 창업가가 되어 오랜만에 가족들과 만날 수 있었다.En: In contrast, Min-ho had become a successful entrepreneur in the United States and was able to meet his family after a long time.Ko: 그를 보면 가족들은 자랑스러워했고, 지원은 그를 보며 자신이 왜 이렇게 갈피를 못 잡는지 더 답답했다.En: His family felt proud when they saw him, and Ji-won felt even more frustrated as to why she couldn't find her direction by watching him.Ko: 가족 모임도 좋았지만, 지원의 마음은 복잡했다.En: While the family gathering was nice, Ji-won's mind was complicated.Ko: "민호 오빠가 너무 멋지다"는 친척들의 말에 지원은 고개를 끄덕였다.En: When her relatives said, "Min-ho oppa is so impressive," Ji-won nodded her head.Ko: 하지만 속으론 "나도 그런 칭찬을 받을 날이 올까?"라는 생각으로 가득 차 있었다.En: But inside she was filled with the thought, "Will a day come when I receive such compliments?"Ko: 설날 분위기가 무르익으며 하루가 지났다. 지원은 민호와 눈 덮인 남이섬 길을 걸을 기회를 얻었다.En: As the atmosphere of Seollal reached its peak and the day passed, Ji-won got a chance to walk on the snow-covered path of Namiseom with Min-ho.Ko: 둘만의 대화 시간이 마련된 것이다.En: It was an opportunity for a conversation just between the two of them.Ko: 마침내 그녀는 민호에게 자신의 고민을 털어놓기로 했다.En: Finally, she decided to confide her worries to Min-ho.Ko: "오빠, 요즘 고민이 많아." 지원의 목소리는 떨렸다.En: "oppa, I have a lot on my mind these days," Ji-won's voice trembled.Ko: 민호는 눈길을 멈추고 그녀를 바라보았다. "말해봐, 지원아."En: Min-ho stopped in his tracks and looked at her. "Tell me, Ji-won."Ko: 눈 내린 길, 차가운 공기 속에서 지원은 용기를 냈다.En: In the snow-laden path and the cold air, Ji-won mustered up the courage.Ko: 성공한 민호에게 자신의 두려움과 실패에 대한 불안을 토로한 것이다.En: She opened up about her fears and anxiety about failure to the successful Min-ho.Ko: 기대에 부응하지 못할까봐 두렵다는 말도 덧붙였다.En: She added that she was afraid of not living up to expectations.Ko: 민호는 잠시 생각에 잠기다, 부드러운 미소를 지었다.En: Min-ho pondered for a moment and then gave a gentle smile.Ko: "나는 미국에 갔을 때 정말 많은 실패를 했어.En: "When I went to the United States, I failed many times.Ko: 매번 성공한 건 아니야.En: I didn't succeed every time.Ko: 중요한 건 내가 나아가고 있다는 거, 그리고 그 과정에서 배우고 있다는 거야."En: What's important is that I'm moving forward, and I'm learning in the process."Ko: 지원을 바라보는 민호의 눈빛은 따뜻했다.En: The gaze Min-ho gave Ji-won was warm.Ko: "지원아, 시간을 갖고 천천히 찾아가도 괜찮아.En: "Ji-won, it's okay to take your time and find your way slowly.Ko: 네 인생이잖아."En: It's your life, after all."Ko: 지원은 민호의 말에 마음이 가라앉았다.En: Ji-won felt her mind calm down at Min-ho's words.Ko: 그녀는 자신에게 주어진 시간 속에서 천천히 자신만의 길을 찾기로 했다.En: She decided to slowly find her own path within the time given to her.Ko: 민호와의 대화를 통해 그녀는 자신감을 얻었고, 더 강해진 자신을 느낄 수 있었다.En: Through the conversation with Min-ho, she gained confidence and felt stronger.Ko: 남이섬을 나서며 둘은 함께 눈발을 맞으며 걸었다.En: As they left Namiseom, the two walked together under the falling snowflakes.Ko: 긴 대화 속에서 둘은 서로에 대한 이해와 신뢰를 쌓았고, 지원은 더 이상 남과 비교하는 것이 아닌 자기만의 길을 걷기로 결심했다.En: Through their long conversation, they built understanding and trust in each other, and Ji-won resolved to walk her own path rather than comparing herself to others.Ko: 눈 내린 남이섬을 뒤로하며 지원은 그 어느 때보다도 차분한 마음으로 앞으로의 시간을 맞이했다.En: Leaving behind the snowy Namiseom, Ji-won faced the future with a calmer heart than ever before. Vocabulary Words:anxious: 불안한vague: 모호한in contrast: 반면에entrepreneur: 창업가proud: 자랑스러운frustrated: 답답한complicated: 복잡한compliments: 칭찬opportunity: 기회confide: 털어놓다trembled: 떨렸다tracks: 길mustered: 냈다courage: 용기pondered: 생각에 잠기다gentle: 부드러운succeed: 성공하다expectations: 기대gaze: 눈빛calm: 차분한resolve: 결심하다future: 미래illumination: 밝힘trust: 신뢰fears: 두려움failure: 실패understanding: 이해path: 길twinkling: 반짝이는snowflakes: 눈발

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Jeju's Lost Guardian: A Marine Biologist's Quest Unveiled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-02-24-23-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 설날이 다가오는 제주의 겨울, 성호는 푸른 해안선을 가로지르며 바람에 맞섰다.En: In the winter of Jeju as the Seollal approaches, Seongho battled the wind as he traversed the blue coastline.Ko: 하얀 서리가 약하게 내려앉은 집들과 에메랄드빛 절벽이 그를 환영하지만, 그의 마음은 무거웠다.En: The houses lightly covered with white frost and the emerald-colored cliffs welcomed him, but his heart was heavy.Ko: 해양 생물학자인 그는 희귀한 바다 생물의 실종 뉴스를 들었다.En: As a marine biologist, he had heard the news of the disappearance of a rare marine creature.Ko: 그 생물은 제주의 신비로운 산호초에 살면서 마을에 행운을 가져다주었다고 전해졌다.En: It was said to have lived in the mysterious coral reefs of Jeju, bringing good fortune to the village.Ko: 성호는 그 해양 생물을 찾고 싶었다.En: Seongho wanted to find this marine creature.Ko: 그것은 그의 사명처럼 느껴졌다.En: It felt like his mission.Ko: 그는 마을 사람들과 어울리며 전통적인 지혜를 배우기로 결심했다.En: He decided to mingle with the villagers and learn traditional wisdom.Ko: 많은 이들은 그의 과학적인 방법보다는 전통을 신뢰했다.En: Many trusted tradition over his scientific methods.Ko: 바다를 이해하려면 우리 선조들의 지혜가 필요하다고 조언해 주었다.En: They advised him that understanding the ocean requires the wisdom of our ancestors.Ko: 성호는 현애 할머니를 찾아갔다. 마을의 어르신이시다.En: Seongho visited Hyunae Grandmother, one of the village elders.Ko: 그녀는 차 한잔을 건네며 말했다. "바다는 우리에게 많은 것을 말하지만, 듣지 않으면 알 수 없어.En: She handed him a cup of tea and said, "The sea tells us many things, but if we don't listen, we can't know.Ko: 겨울바람이 모진 날에 큰 물속 동굴이 있습니다. 그곳으로 갔을지 몰라요." 성호는 그녀의 말을 가슴에 새겼다.En: On harsh winter days, there are large underwater caves. It might have gone there." Seongho engraved her words in his heart.Ko: 마침 그날 밤, 폭풍이 몰아쳤다.En: Coincidentally, a storm rolled in that night.Ko: 성호는 거친 파도를 마주하며 헤엄쳤다.En: Seongho swam, facing the rough waves.Ko: 불안하지만, 그의 마음은 확고했다.En: Despite the unease, his mind was resolute.Ko: 드디어 물속에서 숨겨진 동굴을 발견했다.En: Finally, he discovered the hidden underwater cave.Ko: 동굴 안에서는 희미하게 반짝이는 것이 눈에 띄었다.En: Inside the cave, he noticed something faintly shimmering.Ko: 바로 그 희귀한 바다 생물이었다.En: It was the rare marine creature.Ko: 해류가 바뀌어 그곳으로 흘러온 것이다.En: The currents had changed, leading it there.Ko: 다음 날 아침, 마을 사람들은 모여들었다.En: The next morning, the villagers gathered.Ko: 성호는 그들에게 돌아온 바다 생물을 보여주었다.En: Seongho showed them the returned marine creature.Ko: 기쁨의 함성이 터졌다.En: Shouts of joy erupted.Ko: 사람들은 그의 노고를 인정하며, 설날을 맞아 다 함께 축제를 열었다.En: The people acknowledged his efforts and decided to hold a festival together to celebrate Seollal.Ko: 성호도 자신이 이곳에 진정한 소속감을 느끼기 시작했다.En: Seongho also began to feel a true sense of belonging in this place.Ko: 성호는 이제 우리 전통의 가치를 알고 있었다.En: Seongho now understood the value of our traditions.Ko: 그는 마을 사람들과 함께 춤추고 노래했다.En: He danced and sang with the villagers.Ko: 그것은 단순한 발견 이상의 의미를 가졌다.En: It held a meaning beyond a simple discovery.Ko: 제주의 바다는 다시 균형을 찾았고, 사람들은 다시 행동의 지혜를 깨달았다.En: The sea of Jeju had regained its balance, and the people reawakened to the wisdom of action.Ko: 설날의 기쁨 속에서, 성호는 바다와 사람, 그리고 자신의 뿌리와 더 깊이 연결된 느낌을 받았다.En: In the joy of Seollal, Seongho felt a deeper connection with the sea, the people, and his own roots.Ko: 평온한 겨울 바닷바람이 그를 감싸 안았다.En: The calm winter sea breeze embraced him. Vocabulary Words:traverse: 가로지르다emerald: 에메랄드빛creature: 생물mysterious: 신비로운mingle: 어울리다wisdom: 지혜ancestor: 선조engrave: 새기다coincidentally: 마침resolute: 확고한underwater: 물속shimmering: 반짝이는currents: 해류acknowledge: 인정하다belonging: 소속감value: 가치balance: 균형reawaken: 다시 깨닫다breeze: 바람approach: 다가오다rare: 희귀한fortune: 행운advise: 조언하다elders: 어르신harsh: 모진unease: 불안gathered: 모여들었다festival: 축제calm: 평온한embraced: 감싸 안았다

Netflix's “KPop Demon Hunters” wasn't just one of the biggest movies of 2025; it was Netflix's most popular title — movie or show — ever. Four songs from the film's soundtrack also simultaneously cracked the top 10 on Billboard's Hot 100 list, a first for a movie soundtrack. Now, it's up for two Oscars at this year's Academy Awards: Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song.  For directors Chris Appelhans and Maggie Kang, the megahit is also a celebration of Korean culture. Kara, Chris and Maggie talk about the ways Maggie drew on her Korean heritage to expand the scope of the film, why the hit song “Golden” was so hard to write, and how they were able to make an original film at a time when studios are mostly looking to recycle IP. They also talk about the future of the animation industry amid the threat of A.I. and what's in store for the much anticipated “KPop Demon Hunters” sequel.  Questions? Comments? Email us at on@voxmedia.com or find us on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Bluesky @onwithkaraswisher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SummaryOn this episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Caleb Talley and Daniel Konnce sit down with Louis Diesel, director of Startup Junkie Asia. Based in Seoul, South Korea, Louis shares the journey of connecting Korean startups to the US market, emphasizing Korea's powerhouse status in public and private investment for entrepreneurial growth.What began in 2019 as an idea to build on the Fuel Accelerator's success resulted in a dedicated program helping Korean tech companies find a foothold in America. Over time, the initiative expanded to include consumer brands and media ventures, reflecting the evolving interests of the US market.The episode recounts Startup Junkie's partnerships with organizations like the Korea International Trade Association and the Korea Venture Business Association, and details the structure of their cross-border accelerators. Notably, Louis highlights the significance of Northwest Arkansas as a launchpad, thanks to its concentration of enterprise giants like Walmart, Tyson, and J.B. Hunt. Listeners also hear about the program's presence at CES 2024, where Korean startups dominated the international floor. With continued momentum and expansion beyond Korea, the team is uniquely positioned to foster groundbreaking collaborations between Asia and America. Listen today!Show Notes(00:00) Introduction(06:26) Korean Tech and Consumer Brands(13:20) Establishing a Korean Presence at Global Events(15:12) Startup Junkies Support Position(20:32) Northwest Arkansas's Unique Opportunities(26:37) Cross-Border Success Stories(31:18) Closing ThoughtsLinksCaleb TalleyDaniel KoonceStartup JunkieStartup Junkie YouTubeLouis Diesel

Anya Cheng, Founder and CEO of Taelor, is making personal styling accessible to everyday professionals with an AI-powered clothing-on-demand service built for busy men and influencers. After 15 years leading product teams at companies like Meta, eBay, McDonald's, and Target, Anya turned her own frustration with shopping and laundry into a mission-driven business that helps people look great, feel confident, and save time—while also supporting sustainability by keeping more clothing out of landfills. We explore Anya's Product Management Framework, the structured approach she uses to build and scale products. Instead of starting with technology, she begins by Identifying the Right Problem, then Looking at the Persona, Validating the Buying Journey, and Identifying Pain Points. From there, she Selects Decision Criteria to prioritize what matters most, Brainstorms Solutions, and finally Identifies the Right Solution based on impact, feasibility, and business value. She explains how this framework guides everything from launching Taelor to deciding which AI features to build next. — 7-Steps to Winning Products with Anya Cheng Good day, dear listeners. Steve Preda here, Founder of the Summit OS Group. And my guest today is Anya Cheng, the Founder and CEO of Taelor, an AI-powered clothing on-demand service for men and social media influencers. Anya, welcome to the show.  Hello, this is Anya from San Francisco. I’m the founder of Taelor. We use AI to pick clothes for busy men. In the old days, only celebrities had their own human stylists. Now everyone can have their own AI stylist, and we send people real clothes to rent. Before starting the company, I spent 15 years in big tech companies. Most recently at Meta, where I helped build Facebook and Instagram Shopping. I was Head of Product at eBay and helped them launch new businesses in the US, Latin America, Africa, and Asia. I was also a Senior Director at McDonald’s, where I helped build their food delivery business globally when Uber Eats just started, and I helped Target build a tech office here in Silicon Valley. I’m excited to share more.  Okay, well we already got a lot out of you, so thank you for giving this quick bio. What I’m very interested in is what drives you. So you worked for Target. I think you worked for Amazon, at least with Amazon. You worked for other big tech.  EBay, McDonald’s, and Facebook.  Yes, so big tech companies like Meta. What makes someone who is a successful leader in big tech break out start as an entrepreneur? What is your personal “Why” that drives you and that you want to manifest in your business?  Yeah, it actually start with my personal problems that I had. When I was working for Meta, I was a few female leaders there leading large technology team. So I felt a little bit of imposter syndrome. I wanted to look great, but I don’t want people to find out that I’m freaking out every day. So I tried some subscription boxes like Stitch Fix, which is similar to the old Trunk Club. It's good that someone styles you. But once you receive those boxes, you have to decide right away: how many times am I going to wear these clothes? And you have to buy before you can wear them. So can I find something even cheaper somewhere else? How do I pair these items? And once I buy them, I have to do laundry, ironing, and folding. It's just a lot of work. So I started using rental companies. I rented from companies like Nuuly, which is a $500 million revenue company, or companies like Rent the Runway, which is a public company. They are all great—you can rent, you don’t have to buy. But they require people to pick from hundreds of thousands of garments. You spend two hours picking, picking, picking, browsing, browsing, browsing. And I’m not into fashion. I don’t like fashion. I don’t have time to do shopping. I'm not fashion-forward, so I don't even know how to pick. That was the “aha” moment for me— I realized most fashion companies are designed for people who are into fashion, not for people like me who just want to get ready for the day and be successful.Share on X So I started doing research. Are there other people like me—who hate shopping and laundry but need to look good, be socially active, go to meetings, close deals, get jobs? It turns out there are a lot of people like me: busy men, single guys, salespeople, consultants, pastors, recruiters, professors. There are 15 million single men, 14 million sales professionals in the U.S., and it turns out we started Taelor to help people like me look great without having to think about fashion.  Well, I don't know—if you look at my shirt, I probably could also use some Taelor treatment, an AI telling me how to dress better. So what drives you? I understand this is a great idea and definitely necessary, but what makes you excited about it?  I think I've personally always been passionate about helping people achieve their goals. I started as a blue-collar kid—my mom is a housewife, my dad is a factory worker, originally from Taiwan, and they've been in the U.S. for 20 years. As an immigrant, I came to the U.S. and was very lucky to have a lot of people help me. I got a student long ago, went to Northwestern University, got my MBA from the University of Chicago. I came to the U.S. without knowing anyone here, but many people helped me achieve the American dream. So it has always been in my heart to help more people achieve their dreams. What I realized was that dressing well really helped me—almost like a student who buys a textbook and feels ready for the exam even though they haven't read it yet.Share on X People using amazing software or tools will buy books or start learning and already feel smarter than before. It's really a peace of mind that helped me. So I've always been passionate about how I can help more people achieve their goals, their dreams, and their full potential. I realized this business helps me do that. I've tried to do that in other ways before: I've published books, created online courses, and taught at Northwestern University. But this business is an additional way to help people achieve their goals. At the same time, my co-founder, Phoebe, who is originally from Malaysia, she has been in the U.S. for 20 years. Growing up, she wanted to be a fashion designer, but in an Asian family, she became an accountant and finance professional, eventually a CFO. She always had a little spark in her heart to do something related to fashion, and she is very passionate about sustainability. She constantly talks about how today, 30% of clothes go directly from factories to landfills, generating 10% of carbon emissions and polluting 20% of the world's water. Sustainability is really close to her heart. By the time she had worked for 15 years, she felt ready for a change, and we both shared the same vision. That's how we started the business together.  Love it. It's really a mission-driven company. I didn't realize this when we first talked, but a lot of people are held back by not being well-dressed. Again, I don’t want to be the example here. I also like the idea because my daughter talks a lot about throwing away clothes and how much damage it does to the environment. I really like that you help people wear and buy only the clothes they actually need and send back the ones they don't. This is awesome. So let's switch gears here. I'm really curious about how you develop your products because this is a very creative business. You have to develop a new, revolutionary concept and product. Do you have a framework for developing these products?  Yeah, absolutely. We always start with the problem we are solving. I teach product management at Northwestern University, and most people, when they think about building a product, their first thought is, “Hey, what product am I building? How do I build it? What technology should I use?” We use AI to build this—we build AI agents—but in fact, you should take a step back. There are two equally important questions you need to ask: what problem should I solve, and what solution should I pick?  Most people spend 95% of their time thinking about what solution to pick. But first, you need to figure out what problem you should solve. The problem you solve is actually the most important thing, because if you're solving the wrong problem—one that people don't care about, or one that won't help your business, or one that you can't actually solve—then no matter how great your solution is, it's going to be a waste of time. For example, what we found is that we are totally different from women's rental companies. The problem we are solving is for guys who are busy but socially active. They have dreams. As a realtor, I want to sell one more house. As a small business owner, I want to grow my business to open a second restaurant. So they have a dream. Dressing well and looking good is something that helps increase their chances of success—getting a job, closing a deal, showing up confidently.Share on X What we are really selling is a concierge service, an executive assistant, a fairy godmother, a gadget guy behind the superhero—it's peace of mind. If you look at women's counterparts, like Nuuly or Rent the Runway, they have hundreds of millions in revenue each, but they are solving a problem for women like me. So we want to look great every single day and want to wear different things. So wearing different thing versus, I don’t want to think about it, is actually totally different problem. So if you think of our business model financially is different. For example, in women's rental businesses, margins are very low because people rent clothes and don't buy. On top of typical e-commerce costs like shipping, there are additional costs like laundry, so margins remain low. But in our business, customers use the service as “try before you buy.”. They want to save time and save space. So a lot of our revenue actually also come from people actually buying the secondhand clothes. And those people are people who would never buy secondhand before because they don’t have time. So those are white-collar, busy men renting clothes and also buying them. In addition, they ask me where to buy shoes or accessories, Valentine's Day gifts, where to get haircuts, even where to go on vacation. They treat us more like an executive assistant service. They give us lots of feedback, and we monetize that feedback back to fashion brands to help them predict what's going to sell.  Okay. That’s fascinating. So it's a two-way business because you are also selling the data that you’re collecting from people. Customer feedback, like “the sleeve is too long,” “the fabric is too tight,” “this isn't flexible,” and also insights like, “This is an amazing brand, but it's too expensive compared to 90% of our other brands on the platform, so you should lower your price.” We give that feedback to brands so they can improve. Yeah, which is basically data they don't have—and it's very valuable. That’s fascinating. So, going back to the framework—because we're a podcast about frameworks—I want to make sure we have a clear framework. You identify the right problem first, and then you reverse-engineer from there. What are the steps to get from the right problem to the right solution?  Yeah, so going from the right problem to the right solution—that's step number one. To solve the right problem, you first need to understand your personas. For example, a simple persona for us is a busy man who isn't into fashion, such as a single guy, a busy dad, a sales professional, a consultant, or a pastor. Then you map out their journey. For example, they might need to go on a business trip, attend a meeting, go to a birthday party, or go on playdates with their kids. Along that journey, they realize their clothes are old or out of style, and they need different outfits. But when they look at what they have from last year, the clothes are already too small or too big. So you identify the journey. So for example, they realize they need new clothes, and there’s a moment they say, “Okay, I can either buy exactly the same thing as last year, or… hey, I heard people are actually renting through women’s counterpart—maybe there's something like that for me.” It's like when you're bored and deciding whether to stick with Comcast or try Hulu, Disney+, or Netflix. So identify the journey. After mapping the journey, the third step is identifying the pain points. A simple feature, for example—Facebook. We all use Facebook, and one feature is the birthday feature. The personas are people who have a birthday and people who want to wish their friends a happy birthday. The pain point for the birthday person is: “I'm not sure if I should tell people, but I also don't want everyone to forget my birthday.” For friends who are close to the birthday person, their pain point is: “I forgot my friend's birthday.” So you have a lot of different pain points. Once you have your persona, their journey, and their pain points, the fourth step is to define your selection criteria. For example, you want to pick the biggest problem to solve. What should your selection criteria be? How many people are impacted, how painful it is for those people, and how likely you are to be able to solve the problem effectively. Then you choose one pain point to focus on. For example, for Taelor, we pick that we want to help busy men who are not into fashion to dress well. The pain point we addressed is helping them save time and look great.Share on X We didn't try to solve other problems. For example, a luxury menswear company might offer Louis Vuitton or Burberry for rent. The pain point they address is helping people who want luxury clothes but can't afford them, which is very different from our focus. The key is to use your selection criteria to pick the right pain point to solve first.  Now you have the pain point. For example, for me, it is helping people have peace of mind and achieve their goals. Now you start using exactly the same framework for your solution. You pick your selection criteria and identify different solutions. Take Facebook birthday as an example. Oh, the problem I want to solve is that for people who are birthday boys or girl’s friend, they want to host a party. Now you can come out with plenty of solution. For example, the solution one could be AI generating party locations. The solution two is AI generate invitations. The third could be AI suggesting a party game or activity. Then you do the same thing—you identify your criteria. There are so many solutions, so what’s my criteria? The criteria are: which solution solves the pain point better? Which one requires fewer engineering hours? Which one can drive more engagement, traffic, or revenue for the company? Then you use the framework to pick the solution.  Yeah. Love it. Okay. That’s fascinating. So you find the right problem. Then you look at the persona that has that problem. Then you identify the pain points that really bother these people.  You find those persona and journey. That’s how you find a problem.   The journey as well. So the persona. Okay. And these are busy men, so you map their journeys. They need to go to church, they need to go to meetings. Then you use your criteria to select the solution.  That’s right.  And then you basically stress test. Is this the right solution? Does it fit the criteria? Does it handle the pain points? Fascinating.  Yeah. So you’re selecting criteria for your problem. And after you pick the problem, you have the same different selecting criteria to pick your solutions.  Yeah. Got it. So how do you decide what features to develop? You have your product—you've got the clothes. People can order them, try them out, and send them back. You take care of the laundry. They don't have to worry. AI gives advice. How do you know what features to develop to define your product further?  Yeah. So the features to develop use the same framework. We start with the problem. Then we ask, what feature—or solution—solves that problem? For example, our customers say, “I hate shopping.” The solution is our AI shops for them. But they also say, I have a little bit points of views. So then we offer them a chance, they have a style quiz. They can upload a picture, say “I don't wear pink, blue, or green,” And they can say, “I never wear turtlenecks.” And then they show a few pictures of the style that they like, if they have any, or we show them pictures to like or dislike. This way, we understand their preferences and pain points. And then when they decide a feature, we're thinking about the solutions to address their pain points.Share on X So for this example, and in terms of getting into the Product Management framework: If you are really going into product management, how do you find out the solution using quant and qual? For example, you interview your customers, run focus groups, check Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, Shopify data, QuickBooks—your data points. Then you have qualitative and quantitative numbers. From there, you see the opportunity for a feature. You might identify a pain point: everyone comes to our homepage, but they drop off on the second page. Why? The homepage isn't very clear. There's no clear call-to-action button; the button was hidden. It was below the fold. Users have to scroll three times before they see the button. So, okay, I have a hypothesis. The hypothesis is that people drop off because they don't see the call-to-action button. So I'm going to come up with a solution. Solution one: move the button to the top. Solution two: have a floating button that is always visible. Solution three: show a pop-out button. And then using the same framework, like, okay, these are three great solutions. Which one take less engineering hours? Which one will potentially solve the problem better? Which one do we think will be more effective or generate more revenue? And then you decide. That's how we decide on the features.  Yeah, that’s great. Then the AI keeps learning your criteria, keeps refining, and keeps suggesting better and better-fitting clothes. It gets faster from there, I presume.  Yeah, because the customer provides feedback. Your Netflix shows—when you start, you might watch all the true crime. But after a few weeks, you start watching other things, like romcoms or Korean dramas. They see what you watch, and you start seeing those suggestions too. At the same time, what's different at Taelor is that we know the problem we're solving: helping people try something a little out of their comfort zone, because that's why they want a stylist.Share on X So we also tend to recommend something new. We work with over a hundred different brands, so we might suggest something they haven't tried before. “Oh, you've never tried purple? Why not try these light purple shirts? They look really good, similar to blue.” “Oh, you've never tried pink? How about this spring pink t-shirt? It's really nice.” It's a rental, so they don't have to commit, and they're willing to try something new—just like with Netflix. “I'm not sure if I'll like the show… watch five minutes, we'll see.”  And then, is this a global business, Taelor, or is it focused on the U.S.?  It's focused on the U.S. We serve nationwide—anywhere the post office can reach. After people sign up, shipping takes one to three days. They wear the clothes for a couple of weeks. After that, they return the clothes in a prepaid envelope. They can go to the post office, or use a post office app with one click to schedule a free pickup. You can also drop it in blue collection boxes on the street. If you're traveling—say, to New York for business—you can just return it at the hotel lobby. It's prepaid, just like any package. You ask, “Can I mail it back?” It’s prepaid. They always say yes, and then you go home, and new clothes has arrived. You don't have to do any laundry when you get home.  And you don’t have to check in your luggage.  Exactly. You don’t have to.  And to get on and off the plane quickly. I love it. That’s great. So if people would like to learn more, or they’d like to check this service out, or want to connect with you personally, where should they go? Where can they find you?  Yeah, go on https://taelor.style. Use the code PODCAST25 to get 25% off your first month or use the code PODCASTGIFT to buy a gift card with 10% off. And if you are great suppliers or business owners, you also want to tap on and work with your product, perfect for man who are busy. We love to partner with you. We work with dating sites, fitness centers, career coaches, and executive coaching companies. We also do holiday gifting, employee gifting, and new hire gifting to help your employees look great and save time. For investors, we are now backed by some of the largest consumer investors in the U.S., such as Goodwater Capital, the investors behind Lyft and Socar, Facebook, Twitter, and Spotify. Reach out to me at anya@taelor.ai.  That’s perfect. So, just so we don't forget, you're an AI-driven company. That's amazing. So, if those of you listening to this enjoyed this conversation and learned something, you learned how to build a product: starting from identifying the right problem, looking at the personas, determining the persona, the journey, the pain points, selecting the criteria, and then picking the right solution. So, if you want to learn more about that and similar frameworks that accelerate your business, make sure you stay tuned, because every week I bring an exciting entrepreneur or thought leader who's going to help you fast-track your business. Anya, thank you for coming, and thank you for listening. Important Links: Anya's LinkedIn: Anya's website: Anya's email: anya@taelor.ai

Date: 11/4/2025 Designed to keep you informed without the fluff, this series delivers sharp, essential updates to help you stay ahead in fashion and business. This week, Bret and Emily discuss Tariffs, Korean Giant Sae‑A Trading, and 3D printed shows.  

I DON'T GET IT is the ironically named podcast which features the open-minded musings of two middle-aged curmudgeons (Noah Tarnow and Bill Scurry) who love pop culture, talking about a hot topic of the week. Bill and Noah undergo a grueling training camp to become the newest Korean-style pop stars. @noahandbillshow.bluesky.social -- @billscurry.bluesky.social -- @noahtarnow.bluesky.social This week's theme: "Touch” by Katseye. New episodes every Monday morning on Youtube, Spotify, Soundcloud, iTunes, and GooglePlay!

The stylist/costume director NEEDS. A. RAISE.

At the celebration of Lunar New Year of the Fire Horse

Fluent Fiction - Korean: When Tradition Meets Modernity: A Winter Tale of Creativity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-02-23-23-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 차디찬 겨울 아침, 창덕궁은 새하얀 설날 옷을 입고 있었다.En: On a freezing winter morning, Changdeokgung was dressed in a new year's coat of pure white snow.Ko: 눈이 소복이 쌓인 정원을 지나, 다채로운 건물들이 환하게 빛났다.En: As snow piled up in the garden, the colorful buildings shone brightly.Ko: 지호는 설레는 마음으로 궁궐에 들어섰다.En: Jiho entered the palace with an excited heart.Ko: 어린 시절 할머니가 들려주던 이야기가 떠올랐다.En: He recalled the stories his grandmother used to tell him during his childhood.Ko: 그 이야기 속의 궁궐은 마치 살아있는 듯 강한 인상을 남겼다.En: The palace in those stories left a strong impression as if it were alive.Ko: 한편, 은지는 두꺼운 메모장을 꺼내 놓고 있었다.En: Meanwhile, Eunji was taking out her thick notebook.Ko: 작년부터 준비해온 논문의 마무리를 위해 이제는 마지막 자료 수집이 필요했다.En: To finalize the thesis she had been preparing since last year, she needed to gather one last set of materials.Ko: 그녀는 깊이 있는 연구를 통해 조선 시대 궁궐의 숨겨진 이야기를 찾아내고 싶었다.En: Through her in-depth research, she wanted to uncover the hidden stories of the palaces from the Joseon era.Ko: 지호와 은지는 궁궐 투어 초반, 은퇴하신 가이드의 해설을 들으며 각자의 목적을 되새겼다.En: At the start of the palace tour, Jiho and Eunji listened to a retired guide's commentary, each rethinking their own objective.Ko: 지호는 아름다운 기와 지붕과 섬세한 건축 양식을 보며 영감을 찾으려 했다.En: Jiho sought inspiration by observing the beautiful tiled roofs and intricate architectural styles.Ko: 은지는 조선 왕실의 삶과 정치적 이야기에 귀를 기울이면서도 기회를 놓치지 않으려 집중했다.En: While Eunji was attentive to the lives and political stories of the Joseon royal family, she concentrated on not missing any opportunities.Ko: 투어 중반, 두 사람은 우연히 마주친 휴식 공간에서 서로를 알아보게 되었다.En: Mid-tour, the two happened to recognize each other in a rest area.Ko: 은지는 지호에게 먼저 말을 걸었다.En: Eunji was the first to speak to Jiho.Ko: "안녕하세요! 혹시 건축가신가요? 이곳은 특히 보면서 어떤 생각이 드시나요?"En: "Hello! Are you an architect, by any chance? What thoughts come to you as you observe this place?"Ko: 지호는 조심스럽게 미소를 지으며 대답했다. "안녕하세요. 네, 맞아요.En: Jiho, cautiously smiling, replied, "Hello. Yes, that's right.Ko: 궁궐 건축은 정말 대단하죠. 이번 프로젝트에 쓸 아이디어가 필요해서 왔어요."En: The palace architecture is truly amazing. I came here to seek ideas for my current project."Ko: 그들은 자신들의 고민을 나누기 시작했다.En: They began to share their concerns.Ko: 지호는 갈수록 현대적 감각에만 집중한 것 같아 전통이 가진 깊이를 놓쳤다는 생각이 들었다.En: Jiho felt that he might have missed the depth of tradition as he focused more on modern sensations.Ko: 반면, 은지는 시대와 적합함 사이에서 벗어나는 새로운 논문을 쓰고자 했다.En: On the other hand, Eunji aimed to write a groundbreaking thesis that steps outside the boundaries of time and conformity.Ko: 둘은 점점 더 깊이 대화하게 되었고, 창덕궁의 비밀정원에서 조용한 순간을 맞이했다.En: As their conversation deepened, they reached a quiet moment in the secret garden of Changdeokgung.Ko: 은지는 조심스럽게 말문을 열었다. "우리, 함께 일해 보는 게 어떨까요? 당신의 시각과 제 연구를 결합하면 멋진 결과물이 나올 것 같아요."En: Eunji cautiously spoke, "How about we work together? Combining your perspective with my research could lead to amazing results."Ko: 지호는 깊은 한숨을 내쉬며 동의했다. "좋아요. 서로 배울 게 많을 것 같아요.En: Jiho sighed deeply and agreed. "Sounds good. I think we have a lot to learn from each other.Ko: 아마 그게 가장 중요한 일이겠죠."En: Perhaps that's the most important thing."Ko: 궁궐을 떠나는 길에, 지호와 은지는 서로에게 연락처를 주고받았다.En: On their way out of the palace, Jiho and Eunji exchanged contact information.Ko: 그들은 설날 가족들이 모일 때처럼 따뜻한 기분에 잠겼다.En: They were enveloped in a warm feeling, similar to the gathering of families during the new year.Ko: 전통과 현대가 융합되는 새로운 프로젝트의 시작이었다.En: It was the beginning of a new project where tradition and modernity would merge.Ko: 그날 이후, 지호는 다시금 자신의 뿌리를 되돌아보게 되었다.En: Since that day, Jiho started to look back on his roots.Ko: 설레는 마음으로 은지를 기다리듯, 그의 건축물은 전통과 현대의 조화를 꿈꾸게 될 것이었다.En: Just as he eagerly awaited Eunji, his architectural works would aspire to harmonize tradition with modernity.Ko: 은지도 마찬가지로 자신이 발견한 이야기를 전할 때 더 큰 자신감을 가지게 되었다.En: Likewise, Eunji became more confident in sharing the stories she discovered.Ko: 결국, 둘은 협력의 힘이 가져다줄 새로운 가능성을 믿게 되었다.En: Ultimately, they came to believe in the new possibilities that the power of collaboration could bring. Vocabulary Words:freezing: 차디찬piled: 소복이 쌓인excited: 설레는recall: 떠올리다impression: 인상thesis: 논문gather: 수집in-depth: 깊이 있는uncover: 찾아내다retired: 은퇴commentary: 해설inspiration: 영감attentive: 귀를 기울이다intricate: 섬세한cautiously: 조심스럽게perspective: 시각groundbreaking: 새로운boundaries: 경계conformity: 적합함sigh: 한숨roots: 뿌리harmonize: 조화하다await: 기다리다ultimately: 결국collaboration: 협력merge: 융합하다confidence: 자신감possibilities: 가능성finalize: 마무리opportunities: 기회

Fluent Fiction - Korean: A Spring Awakening: Minji's Path to Self-Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-02-23-08-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 새벽 햇살이 불국사 기와 지붕에 은은하게 깔려 있었다.En: The dawn sunlight gently spread over the Bulguksa temple's tiled roof.Ko: 겨울의 찬 바람이 아직 남아 있었지만, 봄의 기운이 조금씩 피어나기 시작했다.En: The cold wind of winter still lingered, but the aura of spring was starting to bloom little by little.Ko: 민지는 서서 느릿한 숨을 쉬며 그 풍경을 바라보았다.En: Minji stood there, taking slow breaths as she looked at the scenery.Ko: 대학 졸업이 다가왔고, 그녀의 마음은 혼란스러웠다.En: Her university graduation was approaching, and her heart was in turmoil.Ko: 예술에 대한 사랑과 부모님의 기대 사이에서 마음은 갈팡질팡했다.En: Torn between her love for art and her parents' expectations, she was confused.Ko: 민지의 사촌 지수는 옆에서 밝게 미소 지었다.En: Minji's cousin Jisoo smiled brightly beside her.Ko: "이곳에 오니 마음이 편안해진다," 지수가 말했다.En: "Being here makes me feel at ease," Jisoo said.Ko: "오늘 같은 날엔 모든 게 가능할 것 같아."En: "On a day like today, it feels like anything is possible."Ko: 그들은 불국사의 고즈넉한 길을 걸으며, 머리 위로 필사적으로 피어나는 벚꽃을 바라보았다.En: As they walked along the serene paths of Bulguksa, they looked up at the cherry blossoms desperately blooming above.Ko: 연한 분홍빛이 가득한 가지들은 새로운 시작을 속삭이고 있었다.En: The branches, full of soft pink, whispered promises of new beginnings.Ko: 세진은 두 사람 앞서 걸으며 고개를 끄덕였다.En: Sejin walked ahead of them, nodding.Ko: "봄은 언제나 새롭게 시작할 때죠," 세진이 말했다.En: "Spring is always a time for new beginnings," Sejin said.Ko: 세진은 역사에 대해 박식했고, 세월과 변화에 대한 이야기를 좋아했다.En: Sejin was knowledgeable about history and enjoyed stories of time and change.Ko: 민지는 걸음을 멈추고, 벚꽃나무 아래에 섰다.En: Minji stopped and stood beneath a cherry blossom tree, still lost in her thoughts.Ko: 함께 온 세진은 민지의 고민을 눈치챘다.En: Sejin, who had come along with them, noticed Minji's concerns.Ko: "예술이란 사람을 행복하게 만들죠. 내가 너의 나이였을 때 나도 지금 같은 선택의 갈림길에 서 있었어," 세진이 말했다.En: "Art is something that makes people happy. When I was your age, I too faced a similar crossroad of choices," Sejin said.Ko: 세진의 이야기는 깊은 울림을 주었다.En: Sejin's story resonated deeply.Ko: 젊은 시절, 그도 전통과 자신만의 길 사이에서 고민했던 순간이 있었다.En: In his youth, he also had moments of doubt between tradition and his own path.Ko: 세진은 자신의 꿈을 따르기로 결심했다며, 현재의 자신을 설명했다.En: He explained that he chose to follow his dreams, which led to who he is now.Ko: "결국, 자신이 진정으로 원하는 길을 가야 한다," 세진의 목소리는 따뜻하고 확신에 차 있었다.En: "In the end, you have to pursue the path you truly desire," Sejin's voice was warm and full of conviction.Ko: 민지는 눈을 감고 깊은 숨을 쉬었다.En: Minji closed her eyes and took a deep breath.Ko: 그녀의 마음속에서 봄의 꽃이 피어나는 느낌이 들었다.En: Within her heart, she felt like spring flowers were blooming.Ko: 예술을 사랑하는 마음과 부모님의 기대를 동시에 이룰 수 있다는 깨달음이 찾아왔다.En: A realization came to her that she could pursue her love for art and fulfill her parents' expectations simultaneously.Ko: 지수는 민지의 손을 잡고 웃으며 말했다. "너의 결정이 훌륭하단 걸 알겠어. 나도 항상 너를 응원할게."En: Jisoo held Minji's hand and smiled, saying, "I know your decision is great. I'll always support you."Ko: 민지는 미소 지었다.En: Minji smiled.Ko: 혼자서는 어려울지 몰라도, 곁에 있는 사람들이 주는 격려와 사랑이 큰 힘이 된다는 것을 깨달았다.En: She realized that although it might be difficult alone, the encouragement and love from those around her were a great source of strength.Ko: 벚꽃이 흐드러지게 핀 불국사에서, 민지는 이제 자신의 길을 걷기로 결심했다.En: At the Bulguksa temple, where the cherry blossoms bloomed in abundance, Minji decided to walk her own path.Ko: 과거를 존중하며, 그녀만의 미래를 향해 힘차게 나아가기로 했다.En: Respecting the past, she resolved to move boldly toward a future of her own making.Ko: 그녀의 발걸음은 확신으로 가득했다.En: Her steps were full of confidence.Ko: 불국사에서의 여행은 민지에게 삶의 아름다운 꽃처럼 피어난 기회를 가져다 주었다.En: The journey at Bulguksa brought Minji opportunities that blossomed like beautiful flowers in life.Ko: 그녀의 마음은 새로운 시즌을 맞이하기에 준비되었다.En: Her heart was ready to welcome a new season. Vocabulary Words:dawn: 새벽gently: 은은하게linger: 남다turmoil: 혼란serene: 고즈넉한desperately: 필사적으로whispered: 속삭이다knowledgeable: 박식한conviction: 확신crossroad: 갈림길resonate: 울림을 주다tradition: 전통pursue: 따르다realization: 깨달음encouragement: 격려abundance: 흐드러지게respect: 존중하다opportunities: 기회bloom: 피어나다confused: 혼란스러운expectations: 기대at ease: 편안해지다branches: 가지beginning: 시작navigate: 눈치채다warm: 따뜻하다fulfill: 이루다source: 근원confidence: 확신season: 시즌

6. Bunker 6: Stalin's Green Light for the Korean Invasion. Stalin authorized Kim Il-sung's invasion of the South after perceiving American weakness and ambiguity in Secretary Acheson's defensive perimeter speech at the National Press Club. Guest: Nick Bunker.

Games journalist and co-founder of Rogue.site joins the Pod Universe to pitch an ill-advised American requel to the cult Korean horror film R-Point! Let's take a trip back in time to the Vietnam War, where being haunted by the ghosts of generations of military occupations is probably not even the worst thing that can happen to you. What brought this film to Cass's attention, and what do they have in store for their remake?SPONSORSThe Devil Jonah's Leviathan: silly-little-guy.com/JonahObscure Sports America: obscuresportsamerica.beehiiv.com/subscribeD'ohmance Dawn: dohmancedawn.comCHAPTERS00:00:00 - Cold Open00:01:09 - Introducing Our Guest, Cass Marshall00:04:43 - What is R-Point?00:20:03 - SPONSOR: The Devil Jonah's Leviathan00:21:47 - More R-Point Discussion00:45:04 - SPONSOR: Obscure Sports America00:46:11 - Cass's Pitch01:30:20 - SPONSOR: D'ohmance Dawn01:31:42 - Trailer: Late Adopters01:36:59 - Wrap-Up

Soaring gold prices reshape Korea's rituals진행자: 최정윤, Tannith Kriel기사 요약: 오르는 금값에 오랜 기간 한국의 전통이었던 돌잔치 등의 모습이 바뀌고 있다.[1] Gold has long been woven into the fabric of Korean life. The precious metal has traditionally marked key rites of passage, from births and marriages to other major milestones.-weave into: 깊이 스며들다.-fabric: 사회 등의 구조-rite: 의례[2] But soaring gold prices are reshaping customs, prompting cutbacks and substitutions in traditions once taken for granted.-cutback: 삭감, 감축-take for granted: 당연한 일로 여기다, 대수롭지 않게 여기다[3] The spot price of gold in Korea hovered at around 245,000 won ($168) a gram as of Thursday, representing a roughly 80 percent increase from 138,000 won a year earlier, according to the Korea Exchange. Before a sharp sell-off earlier this week, the metal had peaked at 269,810 won.-spot price: 현물 가격-sell-off: 매각[4] Zooming out, the scale of the rally becomes even clearer. Gold prices have climbed more than threefold over the past five years and are now over five times higher than levels seen a decade ago. As prices soar, Koreans are increasingly moving away from gold at key life events, rethinking long-held customs amid mounting costs.-zoom out:-mounting: 증가하는기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10671172

Azul means “hello” in Berber. Azul – Two Worlds is inspired by Akassar, a traditional Berber song recorded in 1961 as part of the Oxford University Expedition to the Atlas Mountains, now preserved in the Pitt Rivers Museum archive. When I first heard the field recording, its melodies and rhythms unexpectedly resonated with elements of traditional Korean music, evoking both familiarity and wonder. This connection inspired me to explore the cultural and historical context of the Berber people, whose long oral traditions and deep historical roots mirror the ancient musical heritage of Korea.Guided by a respect for the original material, I sought to preserve its melodic character, rhythmic vitality, and live, organic texture. I layered improvisational gayageum and a variety of Asian percussion instruments with the field recording, using minimal reverb only to enhance spatial cohesion while keeping the recording prominent. Subtle quotations of the Korean folk song Kwaejina Chingching and traditional kkwaenggwari rhythms were incorporated, reflecting how two distinct musical worlds — each shaped by their own histories — can engage in dialogue and celebration without one overwhelming the other.Throughout the process, I experimented with different instruments and approaches, repeatedly listening to the recording to ensure that the original essence remained central. The piece unfolds as a journey where Berber and Korean musical elements interact, highlighting both contrast and resonance, and conveying a message of shared joy, cultural respect, and the possibility of musical connection across time and space.Akassar (song) with violin and drum reimagined by Hwayoung Shon.———Part of the project A Century of Sounds, reimagining 100 sounds covering 100 years from the collections of the Pitt Rivers Museum at the University of Oxford. Explore the full project at citiesandmemory.com/century-sounds

I chose this recording - an orchestral Korean recording from Seoul, 1972 - after initially earmarking another sound, but this one spoke to me with its uplifting, playful and mischievous spirit & felt right. Atmospherically, it evoked a busy market place or a ceremonial dance, putting me in mind of the benevolent chaos of the ‘hungry ghost' concept - more of which later.The instruments featured in the recording are: traditional Korean percussion - probably a Janggu - and two double-reeded wind instruments : the Hojok and the Hyang P'iri, both similar in tone to an oboe and known for their loud and powerful sound. After several listens through, I honed in on particular phrases that I liked - ones I might start building a new sound world around. My approach is to improvise with electronics and various instrumentation, until I generate clusters of "sympathetic" musical ideas that complement the source recording and suggest further layers. I view this as a collaboration - a conversation between me and the recordings.One of the first things I noticed was the challenge of finding accompaniment that felt in tune, because the original recording is not in standard Western tuning - as you would imagine. My years of playing South East Asian Gamelan and love of tuned percussion, would help me to embrace the piece's wonderfully "wonky" quality.The recordings were really inspiring to work with, generating lots of material which needed to be focussed. My initial piece reached an impasse, so I started a second piece which became the piece you will hear - along with some incorporated moments from the first piece. I became concerned that the work was becoming “too much about me” - maybe the recording's were getting lost a bit - so I used the trick of using some film footage of Korean life in the 70s, and importing it into Logic for me to watch whilst composing - a way of keeping me in tune with the original essence of the time, location and character of the recording. I also wanted to incorporate the sound of the Korean language somehow and in the process of developing the piece I'd started to feel like I was "dancing with ghosts": the ones inhabiting the recordings, but also my own recently departed loved ones. So not surprisingly, the piece became an homage to ancestral spirits.It all fell into place when I introduced the Korean phrases "ghost dance" and "dancing with ghosts", and settled on the title "How I learnt to live with ghosts". This seemed a fitting double meaning to me, after deeply engaging with this haunting sound recording, I felt I'd danced and collaborated with a moment in the past, from a different culture and time, always conscious of honouring and respecting the origins of the sound and its social and cultural history. I hope that my sonic storytelling has succeeded in that intention, mixing together the personal and the source material into a compelling listen.Instrumentals featuring the hyang piri and hojok reimagined by Tim Saul.———Part of the project A Century of Sounds, reimagining 100 sounds covering 100 years from the collections of the Pitt Rivers Museum at the University of Oxford. Explore the full project at citiesandmemory.com/century-sounds

Nationalism today depends on the perception of victimhood. The historical memory of past suffering endows nationalist movements with political legitimacy and a sense of moral superiority. Koreans recall Japanese colonial atrocities, while Japan commemorates the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Israel sanctifies the Holocaust and Poland trumpets the Nazi and Soviet occupations. Even Germany and Russia, perpetrators of historical crimes, today cast themselves as victims by pointing to national suffering. In this theoretically sophisticated and empirically rich book, Jie-Hyun Lim offers a new way to understand nationalism and its political instrumentalization of suffering, developing the concept of “victimhood nationalism” and exploring it in a range of global settings. Victimhood Nationalism: History and Memory in a Global Age (Columbia UP, 2025) examines relations among Poland, Germany, Israel, Korea, and Japan, focusing on how memories of colonialism, the Holocaust, and Stalinist terror have converged and intertwined in transnational spaces. With an emphasis on memory formation, Lim scrutinizes how perpetrators in Germany and Japan transformed themselves into victims, as well as how nationalists in Poland, Korea, and Israel portray themselves as hereditary victims in order to rebut external criticism. He considers the construction of nations as victims and perpetrators, tracing the interaction of history and memory. Ultimately, the book contends, challenging victimhood nationalism is necessary to overcome the endless competition over national suffering and instead promote reconciliation, mutual understanding, and transnational solidarity. Dr. Jie-Hyun Lim is the CIPSH Chairholder of Global Easts, Distinguished Professor, and founding director of the Critical Global Studies Institute at Sogang University. In 2025–2026, he is the Class of 1955 Visiting Professor in Global Studies at Williams College. His many books include Global Easts: Remembering, Imagining, Mobilizing (Columbia, 2022). Visit the Critical Global Studies Institute's homepage: here Buy Victimhood Nationalism: History and Memory in a Global Age: here About the host: Leslie Hickman is an Anthropology graduate student at Emory University. She has an MA in Korean Studies and a KO-EN translation certificate from the Literature Translation Institute of Korea. You can contact her at leslie.hickman@emory.edu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Nationalism today depends on the perception of victimhood. The historical memory of past suffering endows nationalist movements with political legitimacy and a sense of moral superiority. Koreans recall Japanese colonial atrocities, while Japan commemorates the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Israel sanctifies the Holocaust and Poland trumpets the Nazi and Soviet occupations. Even Germany and Russia, perpetrators of historical crimes, today cast themselves as victims by pointing to national suffering. In this theoretically sophisticated and empirically rich book, Jie-Hyun Lim offers a new way to understand nationalism and its political instrumentalization of suffering, developing the concept of “victimhood nationalism” and exploring it in a range of global settings. Victimhood Nationalism: History and Memory in a Global Age (Columbia UP, 2025) examines relations among Poland, Germany, Israel, Korea, and Japan, focusing on how memories of colonialism, the Holocaust, and Stalinist terror have converged and intertwined in transnational spaces. With an emphasis on memory formation, Lim scrutinizes how perpetrators in Germany and Japan transformed themselves into victims, as well as how nationalists in Poland, Korea, and Israel portray themselves as hereditary victims in order to rebut external criticism. He considers the construction of nations as victims and perpetrators, tracing the interaction of history and memory. Ultimately, the book contends, challenging victimhood nationalism is necessary to overcome the endless competition over national suffering and instead promote reconciliation, mutual understanding, and transnational solidarity. Dr. Jie-Hyun Lim is the CIPSH Chairholder of Global Easts, Distinguished Professor, and founding director of the Critical Global Studies Institute at Sogang University. In 2025–2026, he is the Class of 1955 Visiting Professor in Global Studies at Williams College. His many books include Global Easts: Remembering, Imagining, Mobilizing (Columbia, 2022). Visit the Critical Global Studies Institute's homepage: here Buy Victimhood Nationalism: History and Memory in a Global Age: here About the host: Leslie Hickman is an Anthropology graduate student at Emory University. She has an MA in Korean Studies and a KO-EN translation certificate from the Literature Translation Institute of Korea. You can contact her at leslie.hickman@emory.edu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Nationalism today depends on the perception of victimhood. The historical memory of past suffering endows nationalist movements with political legitimacy and a sense of moral superiority. Koreans recall Japanese colonial atrocities, while Japan commemorates the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Israel sanctifies the Holocaust and Poland trumpets the Nazi and Soviet occupations. Even Germany and Russia, perpetrators of historical crimes, today cast themselves as victims by pointing to national suffering. In this theoretically sophisticated and empirically rich book, Jie-Hyun Lim offers a new way to understand nationalism and its political instrumentalization of suffering, developing the concept of “victimhood nationalism” and exploring it in a range of global settings. Victimhood Nationalism: History and Memory in a Global Age (Columbia UP, 2025) examines relations among Poland, Germany, Israel, Korea, and Japan, focusing on how memories of colonialism, the Holocaust, and Stalinist terror have converged and intertwined in transnational spaces. With an emphasis on memory formation, Lim scrutinizes how perpetrators in Germany and Japan transformed themselves into victims, as well as how nationalists in Poland, Korea, and Israel portray themselves as hereditary victims in order to rebut external criticism. He considers the construction of nations as victims and perpetrators, tracing the interaction of history and memory. Ultimately, the book contends, challenging victimhood nationalism is necessary to overcome the endless competition over national suffering and instead promote reconciliation, mutual understanding, and transnational solidarity. Dr. Jie-Hyun Lim is the CIPSH Chairholder of Global Easts, Distinguished Professor, and founding director of the Critical Global Studies Institute at Sogang University. In 2025–2026, he is the Class of 1955 Visiting Professor in Global Studies at Williams College. His many books include Global Easts: Remembering, Imagining, Mobilizing (Columbia, 2022). Visit the Critical Global Studies Institute's homepage: here Buy Victimhood Nationalism: History and Memory in a Global Age: here About the host: Leslie Hickman is an Anthropology graduate student at Emory University. She has an MA in Korean Studies and a KO-EN translation certificate from the Literature Translation Institute of Korea. You can contact her at leslie.hickman@emory.edu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/german-studies

Nationalism today depends on the perception of victimhood. The historical memory of past suffering endows nationalist movements with political legitimacy and a sense of moral superiority. Koreans recall Japanese colonial atrocities, while Japan commemorates the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Israel sanctifies the Holocaust and Poland trumpets the Nazi and Soviet occupations. Even Germany and Russia, perpetrators of historical crimes, today cast themselves as victims by pointing to national suffering. In this theoretically sophisticated and empirically rich book, Jie-Hyun Lim offers a new way to understand nationalism and its political instrumentalization of suffering, developing the concept of “victimhood nationalism” and exploring it in a range of global settings. Victimhood Nationalism: History and Memory in a Global Age (Columbia UP, 2025) examines relations among Poland, Germany, Israel, Korea, and Japan, focusing on how memories of colonialism, the Holocaust, and Stalinist terror have converged and intertwined in transnational spaces. With an emphasis on memory formation, Lim scrutinizes how perpetrators in Germany and Japan transformed themselves into victims, as well as how nationalists in Poland, Korea, and Israel portray themselves as hereditary victims in order to rebut external criticism. He considers the construction of nations as victims and perpetrators, tracing the interaction of history and memory. Ultimately, the book contends, challenging victimhood nationalism is necessary to overcome the endless competition over national suffering and instead promote reconciliation, mutual understanding, and transnational solidarity. Dr. Jie-Hyun Lim is the CIPSH Chairholder of Global Easts, Distinguished Professor, and founding director of the Critical Global Studies Institute at Sogang University. In 2025–2026, he is the Class of 1955 Visiting Professor in Global Studies at Williams College. His many books include Global Easts: Remembering, Imagining, Mobilizing (Columbia, 2022). Visit the Critical Global Studies Institute's homepage: here Buy Victimhood Nationalism: History and Memory in a Global Age: here About the host: Leslie Hickman is an Anthropology graduate student at Emory University. She has an MA in Korean Studies and a KO-EN translation certificate from the Literature Translation Institute of Korea. You can contact her at leslie.hickman@emory.edu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/critical-theory

Nationalism today depends on the perception of victimhood. The historical memory of past suffering endows nationalist movements with political legitimacy and a sense of moral superiority. Koreans recall Japanese colonial atrocities, while Japan commemorates the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Israel sanctifies the Holocaust and Poland trumpets the Nazi and Soviet occupations. Even Germany and Russia, perpetrators of historical crimes, today cast themselves as victims by pointing to national suffering. In this theoretically sophisticated and empirically rich book, Jie-Hyun Lim offers a new way to understand nationalism and its political instrumentalization of suffering, developing the concept of “victimhood nationalism” and exploring it in a range of global settings. Victimhood Nationalism: History and Memory in a Global Age (Columbia UP, 2025) examines relations among Poland, Germany, Israel, Korea, and Japan, focusing on how memories of colonialism, the Holocaust, and Stalinist terror have converged and intertwined in transnational spaces. With an emphasis on memory formation, Lim scrutinizes how perpetrators in Germany and Japan transformed themselves into victims, as well as how nationalists in Poland, Korea, and Israel portray themselves as hereditary victims in order to rebut external criticism. He considers the construction of nations as victims and perpetrators, tracing the interaction of history and memory. Ultimately, the book contends, challenging victimhood nationalism is necessary to overcome the endless competition over national suffering and instead promote reconciliation, mutual understanding, and transnational solidarity. Dr. Jie-Hyun Lim is the CIPSH Chairholder of Global Easts, Distinguished Professor, and founding director of the Critical Global Studies Institute at Sogang University. In 2025–2026, he is the Class of 1955 Visiting Professor in Global Studies at Williams College. His many books include Global Easts: Remembering, Imagining, Mobilizing (Columbia, 2022). Visit the Critical Global Studies Institute's homepage: here Buy Victimhood Nationalism: History and Memory in a Global Age: here About the host: Leslie Hickman is an Anthropology graduate student at Emory University. She has an MA in Korean Studies and a KO-EN translation certificate from the Literature Translation Institute of Korea. You can contact her at leslie.hickman@emory.edu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/world-affairs

Hey guys, it's yeoni ssaem.In this episode, I'm going to talk about the Olympics. I hope this episode helps with your Korean learning.

On this week's episode of Stoned Appetit, presented by NOBO Dispensary & Meraki Cannabis we're learning aboout a revolutionary brand and business in the Colorado F+B Scene. Sean Choi of 3456 Tea scoured the Earth looking for a Korean tea that provides health benefits and delicious flavors outside his home country... with no luck. So he quit his job, started the R&D and launched a brand that has taken the community by storm... And now he's expanding to Havana St in Aurora. Tune in to our newest episode to learn more about a local business owner who is blazing his own path & creating a new market for the Colorado culinary community. Be sure to follow 3456 Tea on social media & 3456 Entertainment on YouTube to learn about the process of building a brand, flavor & product that is actually good for you and delicious.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

The Kumar sisters, 16, 14, and 12 years old, do everything together.  They eat together, they sleep together, they shower together. If one of them has to use the restroom, all three of them will line up like little ducks, and go to the restroom together.  On February 4th, 2026, all three sisters will die together. A neighbor who witnessed their deaths thinks it looked like an accident. Their parents blame the girl's addiction to their smartphones and specifically, their addiction to Korean pop-culture. The authorities don't seem to disagree, but netizens can't ignore the details slowly emerging.  Reports stating the three sisters' shared the same father and their mothers were biological sisters. Claims that all three sisters hadn't gone to school and rarely left the apartment in over two years. And apparent proof that the girls wrote of beatings in their last, 8 page letter.   Full show notes at RottenMangoPodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lesley Logan and Brad Crowell unpack what having a “Pilates body” actually means, diving deep into the misconception that health has a specific aesthetic. They explore why moving for health matters more than chasing a look, how confidence is built through action, and what it takes to stop shrinking your own story. Through honest reflection and real examples, this episode challenges the narratives that keep people playing small. Listeners are invited to redefine strength from the inside out. If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co mailto:beit@lesleylogan.co. And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/#follow-subscribe-free.In this episode you will learn about:Why “Pilates body” was never meant to describe a physical aesthetic.Moving for health instead of chasing shape or size outcomes.Reframing “fake it till you make it” as a confidence tool.How luck narratives keep people from owning their grit.Why having the right people in your corner matters long-term.Episode References/Links:Agency MINI - https://prfit.biz/mini Poland Contrology Pilates Conference - xxll.co/poland Brussels - xxll.co/brussels POT London - https://xxll.co/pot Spring Training - How to Get Overhead - https://opc.me/events The Pilates Body by Brooke Siler - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0063337163The Great American Spit Out - https://beitpod.com/americanspitoutRethinking Thin by Gina Kolata - https://a.co/d/0djq9K9pHysteria Podcast - https://beitpod.com/hysteriaButts: A Backstory - https://a.co/d/gHqMk8vSend your wins or questions - https://beitpod.com/questions If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/BITYSIDEALS! DEALS! DEALS! DEALS! https://onlinepilatesclasses.com/memberships/perks/#equipmentCheck out all our Preferred Vendors & Special Deals from Clair Sparrow, Sensate, Lyfefuel BeeKeeper's Naturals, Sauna Space, HigherDose, AG1 and ToeSox https://onlinepilatesclasses.com/memberships/perks/#equipmentBe in the know with all the workshops at OPC https://workshops.onlinepilatesclasses.com/lp-workshop-waitlistBe It Till You See It Podcast Survey https://pod.lesleylogan.co/be-it-podcasts-surveyBe a part of Lesley's Pilates Mentorship https://lesleylogan.co/elevate/FREE Ditching Busy Webinar https://ditchingbusy.com/Resources:Watch the Be It Till You See It podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq08HES7xLMvVa3Fy5DR8-gLesley Logan website https://lesleylogan.co/Be It Till You See It Podcast https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/Online Pilates Classes by Lesley Logan https://onlinepilatesclasses.com/Online Pilates Classes by Lesley Logan on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjogqXLnfyhS5VlU4rdzlnQProfitable Pilates https://profitablepilates.com/about/Follow Us on Social Media:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lesley.logan/The Be It Till You See It Podcast YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq08HES7xLMvVa3Fy5DR8-gFacebook https://www.facebook.com/llogan.pilatesLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesley-logan/The OPC YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@OnlinePilatesClasses Episode Transcript:Lesley Logan 0:00  We have to cut to the bullshit of like, what a healthy body looks like. We just have to. Like, I am massively impressed by these strong women and strong men. They are not tiny people, they are big people, and what they can do is fucking insane. Lesley Logan 0:14  Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self-doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guest will bring bold, executable, intrinsic and targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started. Lesley Logan 0:54  Welcome back to the Be It Till You See It interview recap where my co-host in life, Brad, and I are going to dig into the redefining convo I had with Brooke Siler and Maria Earle in our last episode. And if you didn't listen to that one, you fucked up, you missed, you messed up. Brad Crowell 1:09  Game over. Lesley Logan 1:09  I'm sorry. I hate to say it that harshly, but you gotta, you gotta listen. I mean, what are you doing? How are you missing the Tuesday episode? No, I'm kidding. Listen to this. Sometimes people like to listen this, and then they go listen to that one. So if that's you, I'm not harping on you, you're gonna go listen to it, because you are gonna be so intrigued if you missed it. It was so good. It was so fun. Brad Crowell 1:28  Yeah, it was good. It was actually a lot of fun. And there were, like, some great moments in there that I started taking notes. Lesley Logan 1:35  Whoa, whoa. 643 episodes later, friends and he is taking notes. Oh, my God. Well, today is February 19th 2026, it's a Great American Spit Out. We observe Great American Spit Out on the Thursday of February's third full week every year. So complicated. This year it takes place. I have a really funny side note, I listened to this podcast. Brad Crowell 2:01  Third full week. Thursday of the.Lesley Logan 2:04  Yeah, The February's third full week every year. Yeah. So there's this one podcast I listened to, and those, I won't say the podcast name, because if you listen to it, you'll know what I'm talking about. And she always says the date, and she'll say 2000 2026 and it's taken forever for her to go, what I'm not saying it right? They're like, No, you're not, anyways. And that just made me think of it like, let's make it as complicated as possible. Thursday of February, third full week of every year. So would it be the third Thursday of the fullest week in February? Brad Crowell 2:37  Why would the third week of February not be full? Lesley Logan 2:39  Well, because you could start on a for the first could start on a Thursday. Brad Crowell 2:40  Oh, I see. Lesley Logan 2:41  And so that's not a full week. Brad Crowell 2:43  So it's not, technically, the third Thursday, because if the if the week start, if it starts on a Wednesday, the first Thursday is not a full week.Lesley Logan 2:54  The third Thursday of February's fullest week. Brad Crowell 3:00  I think this is hilarious. Moving on.Lesley Logan 3:02  Anyways, they're like, dying to know what this is. So this year, it takes place on February 19th. It's a day to encourage people, especially veterans, to stop using smokeless tobacco products. The important mission of the day. I mean, honestly, this is for everybody. I appreciate that we're encouraging our veterans.Brad Crowell 3:19  All tobacco products, but right now we're talking about the Great American Spit Out, which is clearly talking about dipping, yeah, dipping and other things. Lesley Logan 3:27  Dipping and other things. I guess there's other things. So the important mission of this day is to provide users with enough resources to help them stop using such products that tobacco plant is cultivated for its leaves. Tobacco leaves are rich in nicotine, which is an addictive chemical people can use tobacco to smoke, chew or sniff. The Great American Spit Out as the perfect day to start, to start fighting the addiction caused by tobacco products and nicotine. Smokeless tobacco users are encouraged to quit, even if just for one day. Hey, you know what? You know around here, we are here for just one day. Anything to start. I actually really picked this day because a few other days were quite boring. But my family has a history of smokers and it and all of them had to have surgery, and all of them did not die on an easy in an easy way. So my grandfather, he had a part of his lung removed, like a huge part back in the day when they did those surgeries, it looks like a shark bit him. And they would show us, this is this is our hooked on trucks. This is our dare campaign. My family would pull up a shirt and show us the shark attack. Oh, this is gonna happen to you if you smoke. And then, yes, but your parents did a more, kinder.Brad Crowell 4:25  Yeah, we didn't have any shark attack smoking shark attack (inaudible).Lesley Logan 4:29  Everyone was able to learn, like the way I was raised. And then my mom had another because of the blood, the way his blood coagulated, and his tobacco use started losing limbs. And to the day he died, he still smoked. Because at one point he was like, Well, if I have no feet or legs or fingers, I should at least continue to smoke. And then his wife died of secondhand smoke. She died of emphysema. So yeah, so at any rate. So I also looked up because we are hearing that tobacco products are back on the rise again, partly because, like, you know, the hooked on drugs is your brain on drugs and and and things like that aren't working. But also the youth today, the youth, the younger people today, the youths, they are actually they're they actually don't they have a deeper sense of fatalism, like they actually don't think that they'll be alive as long as the rest of the world has been or in a world that is going to be healthy and clean for them. So why not smoke? Which I get that? Here's the deal. Brad Crowell 5:25  Aren't they drinking less though?Lesley Logan 5:28  They don't drink as much, they also have sex later, so that's cool, or less. Do you know today, the day that we're recording this, I heard that 40 year old women are having more babies than teenagers, and that's huge. That is a huge deal Because, like.Brad Crowell 5:43  That's not what I don't think I would have expected that, but that's great.Lesley Logan 5:46  Well, because now IVF has gotten better and kids are having less sex. So, you know, so I think, but here's the deal. Like, look, we all have our vices. We all have our addictions. And there's just something about cigarette smoke that just and if you're a smoker who listens this, I'm not judging you. I feel bad that you got hooked on that you got hooked on it, and it bothers me, and I understand, like you could be addicted to alcohol and other things that are as bad. But there's just about cigarette smoke that I fucking can't stand. I can't stand walking by a doorway and smelling it. I can't. So if, if, if me wanting to stand next to you outside matters, maybe you quit today, and I know you're like Lesley, this is chewing. Well, chewing causes jaw cancer, you know, so tongue, not not sexy, not sexy. In fact, one of our friends fathers had jaw cancer from smoking, from chewing tobacco, and so we all got to see that. That was my parents way of making sure we never started chewing. Brad Crowell 6:43  The Shark Attack of the jaw cancer. Lesley Logan 6:45  Well, it's not sexy. I'm gonna tell you right now, even if you're fatalistic, you definitely want your teeth you do. So stop smoking, even for today. Okay, let's get into it. So oh gosh, my goodness, babe. Agency Mini kicked off today.Brad Crowell 6:59  Today. This morning. We are, we are, while you're listening to this, we're probably live on a webinar. Lesley Logan 7:05  Yeah? So you can, I think you could still sign up today, but. Brad Crowell 7:08  You sure can. Lesley Logan 7:07  But it's gonna move quick, so and you don't want to wait till the next one, because I know you're like, Oh, I'll wait till the next one. You'll forget about it. So you should just sign up for today. prfit.biz/mini it's for Pilates instructors and studio owners who work for themselves or want to. We are going to get you clarity. We're gonna help you with your business. Brad and I have been around a lot of different fitness business coaches out there, and one thing that they all have in common is treating you all the same and encouraging your business to follow certain templates. And we want you. We've I believe that your business will ride any recession wave if you are differentiated and your services are diversified, and it follows your goals and your life, and that's what we coach. Brad Crowell 7:31  That is. But, so go to prfit.biz/mini. That's profit without the O slash mini, and then in March, we're hitting the road, y'all, in a different way than normal when we when we say we're hitting the road, usually means we're hopping in the van. This time, we are hopping on a plane. We are going to be skipping across said pond. Lesley Logan 8:07  We're going to be in Poland. Yeah, Poland first for the Controlology Pilates conference with Karen Frischmann. That's gonna be a couple of days of epicness. And there's a day where you can get some sessions, and it's just a lot of fun. If you didn't, if you missed us the last time was a couple years ago. Don't miss this one. We don't know when we're coming back, and that's just because the world is really big, and I've got to start going to new places. You know, we need to go to Australia and stuff. So xxll.co/poland and then we'll, we'll venture over. I don't really know if it's I have, you know, when I look at the map, I'm so confused. I don't know. I clearly forgot how to study the map of Europe. So we're gonna go over to Brussels. I'll just say that, because I don't really know if it's up or down, or east or west. We're going to Brussels. xxll.co/brussels, we'll be at Els Studio. P li tells which I just love. I love NFL is listening to this one of my Oh, whenever I hear what else I always think of? What else? Yeah, yeah. From our time with Jay, we would start going, what else? What else? Anyways, xxll.co/brussels that's, when we meet Karen, again. Brad Crowell 9:11  Let's just say that again, xxll.co xxll.co/brusselsLesley Logan 9:17  What you can't you can't hear this fast you can hear. And that's just giving out the fine print. It's Karen and I again, also our friend Ignacio is going to be there. Oh my gosh, I love him so much I can't even wait. So definitely snag your spots to that before it's sold out. And then we're gonna do our second honeymoon and make our way over to London to POT London, and I have some information for you folks. My Saturday workshop is sold out. Brad Crowell 9:45  What already? Holy mackerel. Lesley Logan 9:47  Yeah, it is. It is at max capacity. And there's only a few spots left in my Sunday workshop. So if you are wanting to add classical concepts to your contemporary classes, then you're going to want to go xxll.co/pot xxll.co/pot I'm super excited. We'll have our decks there. Those workshops will happen, and you definitely want to stick around, because there's also going to be a little hangout session that we're doing for our members and our listeners. And then there's a really cool documentary that they are doing. The release, Pilates Anytime is doing the release of at that POT event. Yep, you'll want to be there. Then we're gonna come back. Brad Crowell 10:25  Then we're coming home. Lesley Logan 10:26  And we're doing some fun stuff at home. We have eLevate weekend, we have eLevate retreat. We have business retreat. You know those things you can't come to unless you can, and you'll know if you can. So you got an invite, but what you can come to is something we're doing in May. And believe it or not, May is still springtime. Brad Crowell 10:49  Believe it or not. Lesley Logan 10:49  It's still springtime. And so. Brad Crowell 10:51  News flash. Lesley Logan 10:48  News flash. Well, some people think it's the summer because of the weekend, the holiday weekend, but it is still spring, and we're doing spring training, and it's how to get overhead so this is our overhead exercises. We have a lot of requests for people struggling with Overhead, Jack Knife, Control Balance, High Season, Bicycle Headstands. So what I'm super excited about is that we're going to do a whole week long on all these different classes with different teachers from the OPC platform, so that no matter your body size, height, age, experience, you are going to have a class. It's going to give you tips for for your life, for your practice. I mean, we even have a teacher who's removing overhead exercises from her practice, and so you don't let fear stop you from this one or, Oh, I'm a beginner, or I can never do that. I have contraindications. We will have versions and variations for you. And our goal is it's kind of like. Brad Crowell 10:51  Look, it's how to do it, not necessarily having to do it, right? How to do it, not have to do it. Lesley Logan 10:54  Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. And at OPC, we're really big fans of like you you learn the variations and the versions replacements for your practice, and then we believe it's brave and courageous that you do that. So we're super excited about it. You're going to want to go to opc.me/events, to get on the waitlist for that, because you'll, you'll, if you're on the waitlist, you'll hear about Early Bird and all that good stuff, and so you won't miss out on that information.Brad Crowell 12:08  Yeah, totally. Well.Lesley Logan 12:10  I'm excited we have. I mean, hello, welcome to the new year. I know it's February 19th, everyone. Brad Crowell 12:14  Busy busy year already. Lesley Logan 12:16  But we just got home. This is our first day in the office. Brad Crowell 12:18  This is literally the first full day in the office, and it's already January's almost done.Lesley Logan 12:23  I know, I know I kind of like it, though I feel very I felt ready to come back to work today. So anyways, we have to get into this episode before that. We have a question from audience. Would you like to share it with me, babe? Brad Crowell 12:35  Yeah. So IG, from IG, Pilates_Rosi is asking, Hey, someone told me that you should always gear out on the Reformer to do the short box series. Yes, no. Do you agree? Lesley Logan 12:48  Isn't always such a strong word? Brad Crowell 12:50  Always. This is why I failed all personality tests, because there's always an exception. So the answer would be fucking no, but.Lesley Logan 12:57  Yeah, I don't always do anything. Brad Crowell 12:58  Oh, right. We don't always do anything ever come on. Lesley Logan 13:00  And also not every Reformer gears out. So then what? Right? Brad Crowell 13:04  Then, what are you supposed to do? Should you be gearing out? Maybe that's a better way to ask the question. So we're not getting into our ADHD-ness.Lesley Logan 13:12  All right, so in an ideal world, your some people call it a sitting box. I call it a short box, goes over your shoulder blocks on the carriage, like a hamburger side, like it's, I guess. Anyways, I'm trying to describe how it goes on the Reformer for visual. But anyways, the short box goes on the carriage over the shoulder rest. That's the goal. So most Reformers will have a peg or some sort of post that is on there, and then there's space, and then there's your shoulder block. And so the box would, one side of the box would fit between that and lock it into place, lock in air quotes, right, would sit in there.Brad Crowell 13:44  So it's not sliding off easily. Still can if you're not paying attention. Lesley Logan 13:44  I mean, you could. You know, people have done funny things, but in an ideal world, you just sit on it, and it's not going to move forward or backwards. It's going to be in place. And then from that position, your feet go underneath the strap and they should. Brad Crowell 14:01  You're facing the foot bar. Lesley Logan 14:06  You're facing the foot bar. Brad Crowell 14:08  Feet go in the strap. Lesley Logan 14:03  In an ideal world, your feet do not rest on anything. That said, sometimes they touch things. There's a difference between touching and resting, right? However, I have noticed in our tours that there are a lot of new rules out in the world, and so there are some people who put the box in front of the shoulder rest. And I think this is because people aren't really paying attention to how they put the box on.Lesley Logan 14:09  So you're saying in front, as opposed to over the shoulder, okay. Lesley Logan 14:10  Over exactly in front. So they put them in front of the shoulder rest. Because I think the boxes are getting damaged because people aren't paying attention to what they're putting the box on. Or some equipment has, like, different things back there on their blocks. They have to go in front of the shoulder blocks. So if you're going in front of the shoulder blocks, most of the time, you're going to gear out. Unless someone is fun size and your box is really big, you're going to gear out. What does that mean? It means you're going to move the carriage away from the strap a little bit so that you can actually have straight, non resting legs when they're under the strap. Now, can the legs be slightly bent, of course. Should they be forced to bend? I wouldn't, because then it makes it really difficult to get into your seat. Makes it really difficult to get into your center. Your hip flexor start pulling you up. So here is the thing that I would agree with.Brad Crowell 14:10  When you say the thing you're talking about now we're talking about the actual gearing. Lesley Logan 14:10  We're going to talk about the exercise. In an ideal world, you place the box on the equipment where the body needs it, so that their legs can be reaching as long as possible without locking out, and their feet are underneath the strap flex without resting. That's the goal. Brad Crowell 14:10  Okay.Lesley Logan 14:10  That's the goal. So it's going to be different for everyone. Some people are going to be in front of the shoulder blocks. Some people are going to be over the shoulder blocks. Some people are gonna be front geared out. But if you are putting the box in front of the shoulder blocks, because that's a rule, most often, you're gearing out. Brad Crowell 15:27  Yeah, because it's now shifting the box forward like four inches. Lesley Logan 15:35  And then, by the way, you have to gear back in, because the straps are measured with the carriage geared in, and so in my opinion.Brad Crowell 15:52  So it's really a pain, that's a pain in the ass. Lesley Logan 15:54  Yes, thank you so much. Just put the box over the shoulder blocks. Why are we doing why are making this harder? Oh, because we don't want just teach people, you have to. I remember my trainer saying, hey, when you put the box on, make sure this part of the leather is underneath the box. Otherwise it will curl in and it will break and it will hurt against someone's neck. Okay, great. Just tell people. This is why we have a weird rule, you know, Hey, you think polite is expensive. Don't damage the box. How about that? Okay? Brad Crowell 16:21  Yeah, don't damage my damn box. Lesley Logan 16:24  So anyways, I just think that like I get, I get, I get why some people make funny up rules, but we are when you change the exercise placement, you change the exercise, and when you change that, it affects the cueing that people are giving, and then teachers are giving out weird ass cues that make no sense to the person doing it, because they're like, well, how do I get my butt on if my hip flexors are overworking, you know? So it's just hard. So anyways, hopefully, Pilates_Rosi, this gives you some ideas to think about. Definitely check out my videos on the short box, and in my flashcards, you can see where the box is placed. You can see how long my legs are. And if you're an OPC member, you can send in a video. Brad Crowell 16:57  You can see how long her legs are. Lesley Logan 16:59  Oh, my God, they're so long. But if you're an OPC member, you can send in a video of your setup for your short box, and I'll give you personalized feedback on where your box goes. There you go. If you have a question, you can send it in.Brad Crowell 17:13  Yeah, send it in. You can text us, 310-905-5534, or hit us up. At beitpod.com/questions, beitpod.com/questions, where you can leave both a win or a question. Lesley Logan 17:25  I want your wins. Brad Crowell 17:26  Yeah. Lesley Logan 17:27  I want your questions and your wins. I want all. I want it all. Brad Crowell 17:30  We want them all. All right, stick around. We're going to talk about Brooke Siler and Maria Earle. Brad Crowell 17:34  All right. Welcome back. Let's talk about Brooke Siler and Maria Earle. Brooke and Maria are internationally respected Pilates educators with over 50 years of combined teaching experience. Brooke, the author of the best selling The Pilates Body dropped in 2000 y'all, has spent decades teaching and researching Joseph Pilates' original writings, photos and archival materials which deeply inspired the new 25th anniversary edition of her book and its expanded chapter on internal sensing and natural movement. Maria, who began teaching in 1997 and previously owned a Pilates studio in Manhattan's Upper East Side, now runs a global education practice from Barcelona, where she moved, I think she said, about 15 years ago, she appears as the model in Brooke's new edition of the book, and was chosen for her grounded, internal, authentic approach to movement, rather than an her aesthetic performance. Together, they're redefining what a Pilates body really is.Lesley Logan 18:34  Okay, so I have to say, and I did say this on the episode, but I had, I have many Pilates people pitched to be on this podcast, and while we talk about Pilates a lot, it's not a Pilates podcast like I know it's for Pilates listeners. But to me, Pilate is a mind body, you know, practice, and sometimes our mind is a little fucked up, and we need help from these Be It guests that we have so we can get into our body around our practice. So, but I really wanted to interview them, because what a e it till you see it story and just how the book came about, how the second edition came about, how Maria jumped in on the second edition. I mean, she was so vulnerable and authentic about all about that, about joining the book. And I love that Maria said, let's celebrate the body as it is. Let's cut to the bullshit of what it means to have a Pilates body. And I here's the thing that's really interesting, right? Like, when I bought the book, The Pilates Body, I wasn't like, Oh, I'm going to look like this after I do this book. Like, that's not how I interpreted the book. It's kind of like, like a runner, like, you know what I mean? Like, what do these things mean.Brad Crowell 19:31  That'd be weird to pick up, like, a Gold's Gym muscle book and be like, Oh, if I do these exercises, I'm gonna look like Arnold.Lesley Logan 19:37  I'm gonna have the Gold's Gym body, you know? And like, I mean, I guess like people, I guess people do, but I think this all stems from just terrible media information on what a healthy body looks like. And so I couldn't agree more with like, with the cut through the bullshit of what a Pilates body means, because we have to cut through the bullshit of like, what a healthy body looks like. We just have to. Like, I am massively impressed by these strong women and strong men. They are not tiny people. They are big people, and what they can do is fucking insane. Brad Crowell 20:07  Yeah like, the dudes who pick up the boulder and carry it down the thing, or those, like weird, like rock that are, like, shaped like, kind of like a diamond, like those, and there are hundreds of pounds. Those people who are in those bodies, those are huge bodies. They're not, they're not. Lesley Logan 20:23  They are stronger than anybody I know. Brad Crowell 20:25  Yeah. Lesley Logan 20:26  Literally any, any of the bodies that we work out with, that we're friends with, that we're connected with, stronger than any of the bodies I know. Remember when we watched, what was that Korean show?Brad Crowell 20:36  The one the 100, the 100, the physical doc.Lesley Logan 20:39  Oh, physic, Physical 100. Brad Crowell 20:42  The Physical 100. Lesley Logan 20:42  Didn't translate well, which is why. But like, it was interesting because, like, they brought on all these different athletes, or pseudo athletes and trainers, and they had all these different bodies, and depending on the challenge, certain bodies did better, right? Like, the mountain climbers certainly slayed the first challenge over the strong men, but then when it came down to the end, you had an equal amount of people who were in bigger bodies and endurance bodies at the same challenge. And so what it comes down to is like, on average, most of us, if we are paying attention to our body and balancing out our strength and flexibility and our endurance, can do a fuck ton of stuff, but so many of us are, like, obsessed with getting smaller, and it's boring. Anyways, I could keep going, but she for Maria, you know, she there was an internal struggle because, of course, like, she was excited about the conversation, and then she's still a human being. So we got to talk about, like, when you look at yourself in those pictures and you go, yeah, I'm a proud of my body. I'm proud to be part of this, but ooh, that's what I look like, and I resonate with this so much. I was, I was doing a photo shoot yesterday, and I was just like, Okay, guys, this is not a sitting outfit. This is a standing outfit. So can you like because, because also it's like, how much of it do you want to be as a just, how much of it is a distraction versus like, the point or, or do we just do it so that people feel real, see real bodies more often? Like, it's, it's such a complicated thing, and your your mind messes with you based on how you were raised. And these stories take a long time, but she said for her, it was bigger than the photos. She said it became about reframing what is in our bodies, to be embodied and to celebrate all the different phases. And I love this so much because, you know, Maria, Brooke, and I, and many people listening, our bodies are in a different part of our journey. So it's just we're, you know, we're not going to look like 20 year olds, nor should we. And then Brooke also was conscious of this issue because in 2000 she had wrote in that issue that she said she hopes, in earnest that the models in the book inspire and don't intimidate, because she chose the original models for their strength and endurance, and also because they knew the work, I think that that's, you know, really hard when you're trying to pick it out and not because of their size and it. And I think even though her heart was really, you know, in there about inspire and not intimidate, like people just have a really hard time reading all the words and applying that to themselves. And so I'm excited for this additional chapter.Brad Crowell 22:57  Yeah, I also just wanted to say I'm glad you grabbed this as your topic, because I when I said I started taking notes, I actually was quoting you. As much as I appreciate the interview, you said something that really stuck out to me. You said we should have always been moving for the health of it and not for the shape of it. Move for the health of it and not the shape of it. In fact, I thought it was kind of quippy little, like, tagline, you know, for the health of it, because it's almost like, for the hell of it. Lesley Logan 23:29  Isn't it so great that I can come up with these things?Brad Crowell 23:33  Also, it's so great that I can hear them and be like, we should clip that. Lesley Logan 23:36  That's your job. Brad Crowell 23:37  Be It Till You See It, baby.Lesley Logan 23:39  Well, and I think that comes from like, I don't know if I mentioned on this episode or a different one, but I read a book called Rethinking Thin and at the same time that I picked up The Pilates Body book, I picked up that book because I was thinking about becoming a personal trainer, and I was doing this personal training stuff. And it was this history. It's a history of dieting and, like, where dieting came from and where the ideal woman's body came from. And it's two fucking things that'll fuck and piss you off. One, it's a cartoon drawing. So that's annoying, because it's not even fucking real. And then the other was on the statue, Norman. So the Norman statue. Brad Crowell 24:12  Is it the one holding the earth? Lesley Logan 24:13  No, but it's just a man. It's just a man. And then what they did for Norma. Brad Crowell 24:14  Oh, Norman, Norman, versus Norma. Lesley Logan 24:19  Norma, or nor woman, from what I understand from it, a book about butts it's, they basically took. Brad Crowell 24:27  I really hope that was the title, A Book About Butts.Lesley Logan 24:29  I think it is. I'll look at while you're talking about your favorite thing, I'll look it up. They basically put boobs on Norman. Well, Norman does not have estrogen. His pelvis is a different shape, like, oh my God, he doesn't even have.Brad Crowell 24:42  Oh I see. So you're they took, they took sculpture of a man and just put boobs, and then said, this is what the ideal woman should look like.Lesley Logan 24:50  This is what a woman looks like. And so I think ideal, I think it might have been average, right? But it's not that's not even a thing, not even impossible. So, anyways, like, because of the book Rethinking Thin, I learned about all the different diets that came around, all the different things that were obsessing about, and also how genetics plays such a massive role on the size that your body is determined to be. And then there's and then you go into the history of, like, when being heroin chic is in and it's always when they're trying to take rights away from women. Like, literally, if you take all the different times heroin chic was in and then you take all the different times they're trying to oppress women, they literally line up at the same time. So it's like, it's a cultic behavior of like, ladies stop eating so you your brain isn't functioning and you're not able to hear how we're taking your rights away. Anyways, what did you love?Brad Crowell 25:41  Well, I just wanted to say shout out to a podcast called Hysteria that I listened to that talks about this all the time, like the women's rights and. Lesley Logan 25:52  Oh, we love Hysteria, yeah. Brad Crowell 25:53  And, you know, like, it's a lot of politics as well, but it's two, you know, very powerful women who really dig in. And it's been really enlightening for me to see this from a different perspective.Lesley Logan 26:06  Yeah, the book is called Butts: A Backstory by Heather Radke. Brad Crowell 26:12  By who? Lesley Logan 26:13  By Heather Radke. Brad Crowell 26:14  That's really funny.Lesley Logan 26:15  If anyone knows her, I want to interview her. But yes, it's about race, gender, control, beauty standards. It's, it's it's a lens of the human backside, and it's really great. But I also just want to say, if you're like, Oh, I get so annoyed when they get political. Ladies, being a woman in this world is political. Just, I hate to break it to you, but it is. Anyways, your turn. Brad Crowell 26:36  Yeah, you're not wrong. All right. Well, hey, look, back to Brooke and Maria. Maria also recounted how her mom often said, fake it till you make it. And I know that we've talked both times here about Maria, but I this really resonated with me, because I actually really wanted to hear you say, be it till you see it is the positive spin of fake it till you make it.Lesley Logan 27:02  I know, but, but I know, and I'm. Brad Crowell 27:03  We're not trying to take away from her. Lesley Logan 27:05  But also it works for her, like it works for her and it doesn't hold her back. So, like, I don't ever want to take something that works for someone away. And so I will let Brooke have fake it till you make it. That said. Brad Crowell 27:16  Maria. Lesley Logan 27:17  Oh, Maria said that, oh, yeah Maria said that. I will let Maria have that, because I think that's important. And also, if that is hard for you or inauthentic, then that's the be it till you see it reframe. That's all.Brad Crowell 27:28  Yeah and it is a reframe and, but it's obviously, you know. Lesley Logan 27:33  It's why always is a terrible word. Brad Crowell 27:36  Right. But she, she, so, Maria said she uses this when she's not quite sure what she's doing, or when she feels like she's not quite sure, helps her bypass the paralysis of starting where, you know, often starting things not 100% sure where they're going, but trusting that she's going to land on her feet. And, you know, I think it's really helpful. There's got to be, you know, it is a weird thing, right? This, this idea of having this internal dialogue of, like, your own internal like cheerleader versus like, you know, antagonist. And I think it's hard to sometimes be in the moment and see this is a time right now where I have to choose to fake it till I make it, right? You know, it's, it's hard to do that, but if you can, you know, being it until you see it is a win. You know, there's, there's a way to to at least get the ball rolling until, because confidence comes through action, right? It comes through doing and experiencing. So if you there's got to be a point where you got to get the ball rolling.Lesley Logan 28:39  Oh, couldn't agree more. And I like, I remember, like, you know, when I had a job in retail, one of the guys who worked for me, I was going through a lot, and I took him for his like, you know, monthly meeting. I said, Are you good? Like, I just know you got a lot going on outside of this. And he goes, Oh, none of that bothers me here, because when I cross the threshold of the store, sure, it's showtime. And that's another way of being it till you see it, or fake it till you make it, like, and I think that that's good mantra for us to have. And I also like, I think we are all putting too much pressure on feeling ready. You know, I don't know that I got to ask Brooke, like was, did she feel ready to like, add to this book? But also, like, this is a big endeavor to take a bestselling book and make changes to it. Like, like, the number of people like this book changed my life. I still have my book from 25 years ago. And then to go, Oh, I'm adding on. Brad Crowell 29:30  I'm just gonna make it better. Lesley Logan 29:30  I'm just gonna make it better. Brad Crowell 29:30  No big deal. Lesley Logan 29:31  And people didn't go, Oh, I'm just gonna keep the one I have. No. A bunch of our OPC members and our eLevate members all were like, Oh, I pre ordered the copy. I'm ready to go and, like.Brad Crowell 29:43  But, but I think this is, like, we're dancing around the word perfectionism, right? You know, like, the the idea of being ready to get started to do the thing, you know, that's, that's very much a perfectionism mentality, yeah. And it's, it creates this fear. That we're not gonna it's not gonna be right or done or perfect or whatever, and that that is debilitating, and also it is, like, the fastest way to go nowhere.Lesley Logan 30:10  Yes, it really is. And like, first of all, I think we, we're also blessed for the second edition of this book to be out, because the additional chapter isn't only a visual understanding of of what Brooke was trying to get in the first book, and also in the research she's done since. But, you know, she got to go through and, like, with 25 years of hindsight, and add into that, and it's, and I think that is a really beautiful thing, because it means the conversation continues, you know. And I think, like, going back to the word perfection, like, even though the book is it has hit print and you can all get it and you should, the conversation will continue. And I think that's what's really cool.Brad Crowell 30:47  Yeah, I think I'm, I'm excited for her, and also I love that she shared, that Brooke shared, oh yeah, I thought it was gonna get away with, like, the easy smack two books together and re release it, and be like, done. And then her publisher was like, No, no. Lesley Logan 31:02  Yeah, I know. I know. I actually really appreciated that, because when we redid the mat deck, we were like, Okay, we're gonna break these things out. And I think Meredith, I remember Meredith going, Oh, you edited every single card. And I was like, Well, yeah, because I thought we could just, like, pull these three out. But then once I did that, I was like, Well, I kind of got her through the whole thing like I now I know too much. I know too much about how it was used, and I.Brad Crowell 31:25  Well it would also have been five years, right? We got a tons of feedback. So I imagine that Brooke was similarly like, inundated with feedback for 25 years which is amazing.Lesley Logan 31:37  Probably, most unsolicited and some solicited.Brad Crowell 31:39  Yeah, I'm sure. I'm sure. But hey, there's one more thing I wanted to talk about that Maria mentioned that really struck a chord with me. I really appreciate it. She didn't quite say it that way that I have said it, but the story she told herself, right? She, you know, was that, oh, she was just in the right place at the right time to be able to move to Spain, decide to live there and become an international educator, right? That's the story that she told her. She said it was she was spinning a narrative that kept her small, right? And so effectively, that was how she was viewing herself, (inaudible) well, and then when people would ask her, what did she do? How did she do it? She would say, I was just in the right place at the right time, which then allows them to go, oh, you lucked out, right? And she's like, but that takes away from all the hard work and the tough decisions, then the scary decisions that I had to make to get here. And that's not, that's not true. Yes, there's, of course, there's always some element of luck to it, but, you know, she was very intentional about that. And so she started to talk about the that that like addressing the narrative of playing small, you know, and, and I really appreciate that, because I remember when I was working for someone else. I, you know, why did I not go and ask for a raise? Oh, I'm just, I shouldn't even be here, was what I kept telling myself. I'm just the musician that, like I, you know, if I had ever gone through an interview process, they never would have hired me. These are all the things that I used to say to myself to justify the position that I was in, and that's 100% playing small. So I really resonated with this when she was talking about this. And she said today, she reframes her story. She said, you know, what got her here was her grit, persistence and tenacity, not luck, you know? And I just applaud her for I think it's really important that we identify that in our own lives. What story are you telling yourself that's keeping you small?Lesley Logan 33:31  Ooh, good question. Journal on that. Brad Crowell 33:33  Yeah. Well, stick around. We'll be right back. We're going to dig into those Be It Action Items that we got from Brooke and Maria right after this. Brad Crowell 33:42  Welcome back. All right. So finally, let's talk about those Be It Action Items. What bold, executable, intrinsic or targeted action items can we take away from your convo with Brooke and Maria? Brooke said the only way out is through. The only way out is through. She said she has a mentor who's a Buddhist, and their guidance has been helping her push through the fear, especially when it comes to like we talked about, how do you make something that's 25 years successful even better, and not jack it up? The only way out is through, right? She said, if I see fear, I'm going to head towards that fear so that I can make it through, right? She said, now, when she has an idea she wants to share, she reframes taking action as sharing, rather than doing a thing for others to react to, which I thought was pretty cool, because what she was talking about you asked her, like, how do you have the confidence to do this stuff? She said she started teaching, and three years later, wrote this book, three years later, wrote this book that has been an international success. Lesley Logan 34:45  Took me six years to get the fuck on YouTube.Brad Crowell 34:48  Right? So that's kind of amazing. And you asked her, like, how did you do that? And she said, Honestly, I just get so excited about the thing that I'm focusing on that I want to share it. And I didn't, don't approach it in the way that, like I'm the authority. Listen to me. No, she's excited about this thing. She's nerding about out about it, and then she's sharing it with others. And that's how you know, that's what gave her the confidence.Lesley Logan 35:12  Well, and also, do you know that, like fear and excitement, the difference is breathing like they're on the same energetic wavelength. But why don't you breathe? Yeah, so if you're afraid or nervous, exhale, and then you can enjoy excitement, because it's the same. Brad Crowell 35:29  That's amazing. Lesley Logan 35:30  According to Gay Hendricks, and you know he is, he is one of the lords around here. Him, by the way, on the day we're recording this, it's not the day you're listening to it. He's 81 today, so, he's an Aquarian. Of course, he is. Of course, that's why I love him.Brad Crowell 35:43  That's amazing. Well, what about you? What was your big takeaway? Lesley Logan 35:47  All right, so I took some of Maria's Be It Action Item as my takeaway. So make sure you have people in your corner. Fuck yeah. If you don't, if your people in your corner suck at life. I know it's hard, it's almost hard to, like, have nobody, but I'd rather you have nobody, and like, you've held a space open for somebody, rather than have people who are who are, like, actively bringing you down. So just keep that in mind. Make sure you have some people in your corner. And she said, it's important that we nurture those relationships that you've built. It doesn't have to be big, but it should be something you can hold on to. And this is interesting, like, I'm always just reflecting, you know, yesterday in our photo shoot like I'm used to having a lot of friends I only saw once a month because we live in LA and there's traffic. And I love those friendships. And they don't have to to me. It goes back to me. It doesn't have to be big, doesn't have to be a weekly relationship, but it is something you have to have tangible. You have to hold on, to have some connections, and those are people you have in your corner. And so if you haven't yet, take some time go through your context, who's actually in your corner? Which nurture? Which relations do you want to nurture back and because in the hard moments, people who show up for you and see you for you are can reflect back to you all the good stuff that you are. And this has happened to me more times than I can imagine. And we have a friend who is recently going through something that's really quite frustrating and awful. And you know what? We don't talk to her very often, but we heard what happened. Someone else told us who's also in her corner. And a bunch of us are like, Oh, here's how we can support you. Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, and she didn't ask for that help. I'm sure she didn't even know what kind of help we can give. But when you have relationships, you nurture, even it's on a quarterly basis, people will show up for you, and they'll and you'll show up for them, and it's, and it's quite it makes life a lot more fun. Brad Crowell 37:17  Yes, yeah. I definitely agree. You know, I think that we've talked about it before, being intentional about who you let weigh in, you know, or how, how much weight you give to their feedback, you know. So that's important. But I think also too, you know, there was an element to this conversation about allowing life to life and for relationships to change, which I also really appreciated, because I have always had a fear of loss, of letting go, I don't know why, and I've always struggled with, like, friendships drifting apart. And it was really interesting to hear her say, hey, it's kind of okay that that happens, and it allows you to take stock of who actually is paying attention and, like, in your world and choosing to be in your world instead of you, you know, trying to drag people along.Lesley Logan 38:07  Well, and also, I think, like, if they're really meant to be in your life, and you run into them, or something comes up and you call them, it will pick back up. Maybe there might have to be a quick conversation, or, like, why there's been so much space, but it'll pick back up. You know, we recently saw someone I haven't talked to in years. They were a part of my life for quite some time, and I had reflected about, like, why I let that kind of fade out. And when I saw them, I was like, yeah, it's okay. Like, I'm still okay with that decision. And I think it's hard, because we go, should I have a whole conversation with them? Should we dialog? Should we have, like, a whole like, here's why our relationship didn't know you don't need to have those things. You just can move on, because no one is right or wrong in these instances. It's just the way life goes. And you evolve, and they evolve, and sometimes that evolution is together and sometimes it's apart, and you can still support them from afar. I'm Lesley Logan. Brad Crowell 38:56  And I'm Brad Crowell. Lesley Logan 38:57  Go get The Pilates Body book if you haven't already, you should. It's so good, especially if you're into Pilates, it's, it's.Brad Crowell 39:02  The new one. Is the new one out? Lesley Logan 39:04  Yeah, the new one's been out since December. Brad Crowell 39:05  Great. So, so The Pilates Body 25th Anniversary Edition.Lesley Logan 39:09  Oh my God, if you want to see my reaction to my husband literally opening the package for me, instead of, like, every day for five days, watching me go to the mailbox to open this package, and then he just opened it. It's on my Instagram. It's in December. Brad Crowell 39:25  It would have been in November. It may or may not have happened. Lesley Logan 39:29  Yeah, yeah. It was, I was like, every day he's filming me check the mail for this book, and then the one day he gets the mail, he opened it. Anyways. Thank you so much for joining me. I'm Lesley Logan. I'm just so grateful for you. Make sure you send this to a friend who needs to hear it. We want to hear your wins and your questions, so send them in to the Be It Pod, and until next time, Be It Till You See It. Brad Crowell 39:49  Bye for now. Lesley Logan 39:50  That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It Podcast. One thing that would help both myself and future listeners is for you to rate the show and leave a review and follow or subscribe for free wherever you listen to your podcast. Also, make sure to introduce yourself over at the Be It Pod on Instagram. I would love to know more about you. Share this episode with whoever you think needs to hear it. Help us and others Be It Till You See It. Have an awesome day. Be It Till You See It is a production of The Bloom Podcast Network. If you want to leave us a message or a question that we might read on another episode, you can text us at +1-310-905-5534 or send a DM on Instagram @BeItPod. Brad Crowell 40:32  It's written, filmed, and recorded by your host, Lesley Logan, and me, Brad Crowell.Lesley Logan 40:37  It is transcribed, produced and edited by the epic team at Disenyo.co.Brad Crowell 40:41  Our theme music is by Ali at Apex Production Music and our branding by designer and artist, Gianfranco Cioffi.Lesley Logan 40:48  Special thanks to Melissa Solomon for creating our visuals.Brad Crowell 40:52  Also to Angelina Herico for adding all of our content to our website. And finally to Meridith Root for keeping us all on point and on time.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/be-it-till-you-see-it/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Empress Myeongseong (Queen Min), born Min Ja-yeong in 1851, was the child bride of the young King Gojong of Korea. This was during the Joseon isolationist era, overseen by her father-in-law, the conservative regent Heungseon Daewongun. As foreign powers pressured the "Hermit Kingdom," a 1870s coup to sideline the regent lead to an era of modernization. Japan's 1895 victory in the First Sino-Japanese War ended Chinese influence, and Queen Min's secret appeals to Russia for aid provoked Tokyo. On October 8, 1895, Japanese Minister Miura Gorō orchestrated her assassination, unleashing a process that would lead to Japan annexing Korea in 1910. Korean nationalist lore casts Queen Min as a heroic modernizer and defender against imperialism. But many scholars highlight the virtual inevitability of the peninsula's subordination to one foreign power or another, her factionalism, and risky foreign intrigues. Her brutal murder nevertheless forged an enduring legend of resistance.To find out more about the people and music featured in today's episode, visit the Assassinations Podcast website, www.AssassinationsPodcast.com While there, you can check out our Bookstore, where we recommend some great episode-related books and reading material, or shop our Merch Store to nab a logo tee or tote bag. You can also contact us through the website — we love to hear your comments, questions, corrections, and suggestions!You can find us on Twitter @AssassinsPodAnd to support the show and gain access to exclusive content, go to patreon.com/assassinationspodcastAssassinations Podcast was created by Niall Cooper, who researches and writes the show. Lindsey Morse is our editor and producer. Our theme music was created by Graeme Ronald. If you'd like to hear more from Graeme, check out his band, Remember Remember. You'll find them on iTunes.

Send a textHello and welcome to yet another week of life! This week, Max is going to tell us the dangers of letting a good story languish on the shelf, and Janey is going to tell us about some real sillies. We hope you enjoy this shorty-baby-cutie episode! Janey's Sources - The Three SilliesLOCATION: England“Favorite Folktales from Around the World” edited by Jane Yolen  Max's Sources - The Story BagLOCATION: Korea Full free text of “The Story Bag” The story bag; a collection of Korean folk tales : Kim, So-un, 1907-1981 Support the showCheck out our books (and support local bookstores!) on our Bookshop.org affiliate account!Starting your own podcast with your very cool best friend? Try hosting on Buzzsprout (and get a $20 Amazon gift card!)Want more??Visit our website!Join our Patreon!Shop the merch at TeePublic!If you liked these stories, let us know on our various socials!InstagramTiktokGoodreadsAnd email us at sortofthestory@gmail.com

A string of unsolved murders in San Francisco's Chinatown in the 1970s led police to the door of a young Korean immigrant named Chol Soo Lee — who was quickly arrested and sentenced to life in prison. But when investigative journalist K.W. Lee started digging into the case, he discovered a world of twisted law and order that went far deeper than one man. The articles K.W. wrote about what he uncovered in Chinatown shocked Asian Americans across Northern California to stand up and demand justice for Chol Soo Lee — and themselves. Guests: Sojin Kim, curator at the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural HeritageRanko Yamada, friend of K.W. Lee and Chol Soo Lee  Julie Ha, journalist, writer and co-director of the documentary film "Free Chol Soo Lee"

On today's episode, host Kate Lindsay is joined by Jenna Ryu, a lifestyle writer at SELF whose piece, “Meet the ‘Finger Princess': The Annoying Friend Everyone Has,” introduced the term for a persistent pet peeve. “Finger princess,” the English translation of the Korean phrase ping-peu, applies to those in the group chat who ask questions instead of Googling, and refuse to scroll up to see if their question has already been answered. But by calling out finger princesses, are we actually being the finger police?This podcast is produced by Daisy Rosario, Vic Whitley-Berry, and Kate Lindsay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, host Kate Lindsay is joined by Jenna Ryu, a lifestyle writer at SELF whose piece, “Meet the ‘Finger Princess': The Annoying Friend Everyone Has,” introduced the term for a persistent pet peeve. “Finger princess,” the English translation of the Korean phrase ping-peu, applies to those in the group chat who ask questions instead of Googling, and refuse to scroll up to see if their question has already been answered. But by calling out finger princesses, are we actually being the finger police?This podcast is produced by Daisy Rosario, Vic Whitley-Berry, and Kate Lindsay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, host Kate Lindsay is joined by Jenna Ryu, a lifestyle writer at SELF whose piece, “Meet the ‘Finger Princess': The Annoying Friend Everyone Has,” introduced the term for a persistent pet peeve. “Finger princess,” the English translation of the Korean phrase ping-peu, applies to those in the group chat who ask questions instead of Googling, and refuse to scroll up to see if their question has already been answered. But by calling out finger princesses, are we actually being the finger police?This podcast is produced by Daisy Rosario, Vic Whitley-Berry, and Kate Lindsay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.