Podcast appearances and mentions of michelle mijung kim

Join Sarah Noll Wilson and guest T. Tara Turk-Haynes for a deep dive into the topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion. T. Tara shares the power of truly integrating DEI practices into an organization's processes and operations for greater impact and measurable results. About Our Guest T. Tara Turk-Haynes is a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion. In her role at Leaf Group, she spearheaded the company's DEI journey, introducing impactful programs and resources for individual and group learning. She expanded global awareness of issues affecting underrepresented communities across the company's digital media and marketplace brands. T. Tara chaired Graham Holdings Company's DEI Council and has been recognized as a trusted leader offering valuable perspectives and advice. She has also made significant contributions through virtual events, panel discussions, and featured appearances at prominent conferences and publications. Website: www.equityactivations.com X: twitter.com/ttarahaynes Instagram: www.instagram.com/ttarahaynes LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ttaraturkhaynes TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@ttarahaynes The Wake Up by Michelle MiJung Kim: www.michellemijungkim.com/wakeup

Michelle is a speaker, writer, and activist, and the award-winning author of The Wake Up. Michelle makes me so proud to be a fellow Korean American — I am so inspired by her humanity, her integrity, and her ability to so clearly articulate her thoughts on many big issues. We talk about the clashing of unmetabolized traumas, the interconnectedness of all social justice causes, and the white supremacist lie that we must all be in competition with each other. She talks about the betrayal she felt when she realized that her lifelong fight for proximity to whiteness was leading her nowhere, and the unexpected, unconditional love she has received since focusing on the work she is now dedicated to. And I love Michelle's closing thoughts on hope being a discipline. Please enjoy the ever so clear and sturdy — Michelle. Michelle's IG Michelle's Book Leah's IG

In this conversation, I speak to Michelle MiJung Kim.  She is a queer Korean American immigrant woman writer, speaker, activist, and entrepreneur. She the author of the award winning, The Wake Up: Closing the Gap Between Good Intentions and Real ChangeMichelle is the first non-therapist I have on the podcast for some time. I have been inspired by her advocacy and activism, specially so in the last several weeks as it relates to Palestine. We talk about her lived experiences and how they have shaped her relationship to silence and speaking, her holding and oscillating between compassion and criticality for herself and others. We also talk about DEI work, her thoughts on how it relates to social justice, and the cognitive dissonance of the private and the corporate.Michelle also shares about her first session in therapy, which I think many of us can relate to.I hope our conversation help spark reflections on your relationship to speaking and silence.  And, that perhaps it moves you to speak (more) and (continue) take action when you feel called for, even if new, uncomfortable or even risky at times. Let Michele and I know how our conversation resonates with you. It helps us keep going.  And, share this conversation with others. @michelekimkim@asiansdotherapySpecific Michelle's IG post mentioned:https://tinyurl.com/e3wem6skhttps://tinyurl.com/yeyu7hbchttps://tinyurl.com/5n7rurywThe documentary mentioned is called The Occupation of the American Mind:https://tinyurl.com/3m33cj7mMichelle MiJung Kim (she/her) is a queer Korean American immigrant woman writer, speaker, and activist. She is the award winning author of The Wake Up: Closing the Gap Between Good Intentions and Real Change and co-founder ofAwaken. Michelle has been a lifelong social justice activist and currently serves on the board ofAsian Americans for Civil Rights and Equality. Her work has appeared on world-renowned platforms such as Harvard Business Review and The New York Times, and she was named LinkedIn's Top Voice in Racial Equity and Medium's Top Writer in Diversity. She lives in Oakland, CA.If you enjoyed the podcast, give it a 5 star review on Spotify and Apple Podcast.

A weekly magazine-style radio show featuring the voices and stories of Asians and Pacific Islanders from all corners of our community. The show is produced by a collective of media makers, deejays, and activists.   This week's episode is an AACRE night, where we'll be joined by Michelle MiJung Kim, the award-winning author of The Wake Up: Closing the Gap Between Good Intentions and Real Change. In this thought-provoking book, Michelle guides us through the transformative journey of awakening to our potential for personal and societal change. AACRE is proud to have Michelle on our board!   Delve into Michelle's profound insights as she and host Cheryl explore the intricacies of her writing process, her holistic approach to tackling social justice and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) matters through an intersectional lens, and the vital significance of being trauma-informed in this crucial work. They tackle the holistic narrative structure The Wake Up takes on, discussing the pivotal importance of understanding the roots and histories of social movements and reflecting on the past to pave the way for a more just and equitable future. Know history, know self!   Tune into the conversation as Michelle shares her wisdom on moving beyond performative allyship, embracing complexity, and nurturing healing. The Wake Up serves as a rallying call, reminding us that the journey towards social justice is dynamic, messy, and imperfect.   Grab a copy of The Wake Up: Closing the Gap Between Good Intentions and Real Change from Eastwind Books of Berkeley The post APEX Express – 11.9.23 | AACRE Thursday with Michelle Mijung Kim appeared first on KPFA.

In this compelling episode with Michelle MiJung Kim we explore how culture, diversity, inclusion, and equity intersect to create a thriving culture. Michelle's journey, from South Korea to LGBTQ+ activism and award-winning authorship, provides a unique perspective. We talk about valuing marginalized voices, the power of collective action, and the importance of accountability in our quest for equity. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace culture. Tune in and be inspired to drive positive change. To join CultureBrained® go to tinyurl.com/culturebrained To learn more about our accreditation program, go to tinyurl.com/accreditationprogram To access our free resources and materials on cultivating thriving cultures, click here: https://www.agabajer.com/resources/ Interview with Minda Harts on the CultureLab podcast- Expanding the Table

On this episode of Soft Black Woman, host Dr. Akilah Cadet welcomes activist, speaker, and award winning author of The Wake Up, Michelle MiJung Kim to talk about the latest trending pop culture and news headlines of the week. Plus, they tell us how they're prioritizing softness in their own lives. Be sure to subscribe now so you don't miss an episode of Soft Black Woman, out every Friday. Co-host: @michellekimkim, Michelle MiJung Kim Topics: Dylan Mulvaney wins “Breakout Creator” at the Streamy Awards. R. Kelly and Universal must pay over a half a million in music royalties towards victims. Thousands gather to celebrate the 60th anniversary of MLK's “I Have A Dream” speech. White man fatally shoots 3 Black people in Jacksonville Florida in racist attack. Coco Gauff calls out Chair Umpire then wins match. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos

On this episode of Soft Black Woman, host Dr. Akilah Cadet welcomes activist, speaker, and award winning author of The Wake Up, Michelle MiJung Kim to talk about the latest trending pop culture and news headlines of the week. Plus, they tell us how they're prioritizing softness in their own lives. Be sure to subscribe now so you don't miss an episode of Soft Black Woman, out every Friday. Co-host: @michellekimkim, Michelle MiJung Kim Topics: Dylan Mulvaney wins “Breakout Creator” at the Streamy Awards. R. Kelly and Universal must pay over a half a million in music royalties towards victims. Thousands gather to celebrate the 60th anniversary of MLK's “I Have A Dream” speech. White man fatally shoots 3 Black people in Jacksonville Florida in racist attack. Coco Gauff calls out Chair Umpire then wins match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Joe Pardavila sits down with Michelle MiJung Kim, a writer, speaker, activist, and entrepreneur who has been named LinkedIn's Top Voice in Racial Equity, Fast Company's Queer 50, and Medium's Top Writer in Diversity. Michelle is the award-winning author of The Wake Up: Closing the Gap Between Good Intentions and Real Change, a book that challenges us to confront our own biases, assumptions, and blind spots and take action to create a more inclusive and equitable world. She is also the co-founder and CEO of Awaken, a company that provides interactive and experiential DEI workshops and consulting services to hundreds of organizations and leaders from Fortune 500 companies, tech giants, nonprofits, universities, and beyond. Michelle shares with Joe her personal and professional journey as a social justice activist and leader, her insights and strategies on how to close the gap between good intentions and real change, and her vision and challenges as a queer Korean American immigrant woman in the field of DEI. Tune in to this inspiring and informative conversation and learn how to wake up and make real change with Michelle MiJung Kim.

Regardless of where you fall on the political spectrum, activism and DEI work are actually extensions of one another.   For us at #TeamIIP, we know that historically excluded or marginalized groups simply *can't* check their identities at the door when entering a professional workplace. To those we've spoken with and worked alongside, DEI is not just about fighting for equal opportunities in the workplace — it's about their lives and their livelihood.    But that doesn't mean that implementing DEI policies (such as inclusive language) at work isn't without its complications.   One one side, we've witnessed facing pushback over the years from those who think that the use of inclusive language is tone policing.   On the other end of the spectrum, we've witnessed those who all too freely shame someone for their mistakes (sometimes fellow DEI practitioners) when the audience fails to meet an ever-evolving standard for inclusive language.   Inspired by our 2020 episode with Michelle MiJung Kim, we revisit the idea of inclusive language three years on and discuss:   What inclusive language is, what it is not, and who it ultimately benefits How implementing inclusive language can be done with intentionality (without gate-keeping or shaming others in the process) Why it's less about saying the “right thing” and more about respecting the nuances of identity that language brings Our take on how to guide inclusive language in 2023 for more equitable workplaces In This Episode: [7:41] The origin and evolution of the word “woke”. [12:42] What is inclusive language and why does it matter? [15:36] How are people responding to inclusive language guidelines? [31:49] How to be more inclusive in day-to-day communication. Links: info@inclusionandprogress.com  www.inclusioninprogress.com/podcast www.linkedin.com/company/inclusion-in-progress   Download our 2023 Future of Work Culture whitepaper. Ready to renew your commitment to greater equity and inclusion? Get in touch today to learn more about working with us in 2023. Read our Forbes features on Ways to Support Employee Mental Wellbeing, What Self Care Looks Like For Us, and How to Create Effective Online Diversity Training. Learn how to leave a review for the podcast.   Content Disclaimer The information contained above is provided for information purposes only. The contents of this article, video or audio are not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of this article, video or audio. Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of this article, video or audio. Inclusion in Progress disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of this article, video or audio. Disclaimer: Some of these links are for products and services offered by the podcast creator.  

"Seizing Opportunities to Ascend" is an event designed to celebrate and empower individuals of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) heritage. This event features keynote speakers Michelle MiJung Kim and Kathy Fang, who have both achieved great success in their respective fields; prominent AAPI journalist and media personality Michelle Meow will moderate the event. They will share their experiences and insights on how to seize opportunities and rise to the top. They will provide practical strategies for personal and professional advancement, kicking off AAPI Heritage Month by focusing on learning, empowerment, celebrating diversity, and allyship. Join us for this inspiring conversation and then join us for food, wine and community. About the Speakers Kathy Fang was born and raised in San Francisco, where she grew up in the kitchen of her family's popular restaurant, House of Nanking, before she opened Fang Restaurant with her father in 2009, where she is co-owner and chef. She stars in the Food Network series "Chef Dynasty: House of Fang." She has also appeared on "Beat Bobby Flay," "Cutthroat Kitchen," "Guy's Grocery Games" and is a two-time "Chopped" champion. In 2020, she published the Easy Asian cookbook. She is a graduate of the University of Southern California and studied at Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School Los Angeles. Michelle MiJung Kim is a queer Korean American immigrant woman writer, speaker and activist. She is the award-winning author of The Wake Up: Closing the Gap Between Good Intentions and Real Change and co-founder of Awaken. She has been a lifelong social justice activist and currently serves on the board of Asian Americans for Civil Rights and Equality. Her work has appeared on world-renowned platforms such as Harvard Business Review and The New York Times, and she was named LinkedIn's Top Voice in Racial Equity and Medium's Top Writer in Diversity. She lives in Oakland, California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get comfortable with being uncomfortable on this week's episode featuring activist, speaker, and author Michelle Mijung Kim. We'll discuss Michelle's career as a change-maker and her journey to rewriting the narrative of what allyship can mean. Join us and learn how we can undo the harm performative activism has had. Listen now!

Discussions about leadership are often hyper-focused on goal setting, communication, and the development of the self and others. While those specific factors are important, leadership is more than that, and as leaders and coaches, we must become willing to broaden our leadership principles.  Even broader than how we define leadership, humanity is made up of people who come from all walks of life, and part of our duty is to expand our frameworks to encompass the people we connect with.  Tanya Martinez-Gallinucci, Esq. is here today to discuss Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEI&B) and how we can integrate them into our leadership principles. She is the Executive Director for the Office for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging for the New York City Bar Association. She got her BA from Yale and her Master's from City College before earning her Law degree from Columbia Law School. Beyond her professional duty, Tanya is passionate about making DEI and B more prevalent in the discussion of leadership, educating people, and developing programs for young associates and students to help diversify the industry.   Catch the full discussion in this episode of Coaching Through Stories.  Key Points:  Shifting leadership frameworks to include Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging best practices.  The impact of creating spaces where people can belong, and why we should direct more energy into improving these efforts.  The benefits of coaching as a tool for intrapersonal and interpersonal development.  Episode Highlights  [00:00] Introduction  [01:25] Tanya Martinez-Gallinucci, Esq., her background, and work  [05:17] Building awareness on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging  [07:40] Tanya as the Director for the Office for DEI and B  [16:15] On the impact of coaching on Tanya's life  [19:55] The shift in Tanya's story from not belonging to belonging  [24:12] How Tanya moved beyond the limiting external biases that can hinder complete belonging  [30:40] On misconceptions about coaching and the benefits of it at every professional level  [37:18] Tanya's advice on how to move on from your limiting stories  [41:43] On continuing to navigate external challenges to show up as her whole self  [45:56] Balancing boundaries in a way that doesn't compromise your career  [51:09] On the challenges and progress she has faced and achieved regarding DEI and B.  [56:49] Becoming more intentional when growing beyond your personal unconscious biases  [1:01:08] How leaders can be part of changing systems to become more inclusive   [1:04:17] What aspiring leaders can do to further their career growth while helping uncover the unconscious biases  [1:06:18] Tanya's one-book recommendation: there's no one book.  Resources Mentioned:  What Got You Here Won't Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful by Marshall Goldwin  How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi  The Wake Up: Closing the Gap Between Good Intentions and Real Change by Michelle Mijung Kim 

On this episode, Michelle MiJung Kim discusses her book “The Wake Up: Closing the Gap Between Good Intentions and Real Change.” The author explores and explains the creative decisions behind her writing as well as the ways this book took her on a learning journey. Michelle MiJung Kim (she/her) is a queer Korean American immigrant woman writer, speaker, activist, and entrepreneur. She is the award winning author of The Wake Up: Closing the Gap Between Good Intentions and Real Change. She is CEO and co-founder of Awaken, where she has consulted hundreds of organizations and leaders from Fortune 500 companies, tech giants, nonprofits, universities and beyond on their equity education journey. Michelle has been a lifelong social justice activist and has served on a variety of organizations such as the San Francisco Human Rights Commission's Advisory Committee, LYRIC nonprofit's Board of Directors, and Build Tech We Trust Coalition. She currently serves on the board of Asian Americans for Civil Rights and Equality (AACRE). Her work has appeared on world-renowned platforms such as Harvard Business Review, Forbes, The New York Times, and NPR, and she has been named LinkedIn's Top Voice in Racial Equity, Fast Company's Queer 50, and Medium's Top Writer in Diversity three years in a row. She lives in Oakland, California. Learn more about our guest: https://twitter.com/mjmichellekim https://www.michellemijungkim.com/wakeup https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OgM9bHAkAE https://medium.com/awaken-blog/how-to-lead-when-youre-afraid-cdf34e6defaf Find a transcript of this episode: shorturl.at/amOSZ Learn more about Pride and Less Prejudice this month: https://www.prideandlessprejudice.org/

Throughout the past few years, many have awakened to the external forces of injustice. But what if the key to making a lasting impact involved waking up to your own capacity to transform? In this conversation with Michelle MiJung Kim (she/her), a longtime activist & author, we discuss the real work of justice and how it involves going beyond just recognizing what's wrong. We tackle Anti-Asian hate, solidarity between Asian and Black communities, and the importance of the collective in the pursuit of justice. We also discuss her four-part framework that frees justice-seekers up to chart their own paths, and what's not ours to carry on this journey as we are continuously caring for ourselves. Find Dani on social media: www.facebook.com/ohhappydani www.instagram.com/ohhappydani www.twitter.com/ohhappydani Find Michelle MiJung Kim on social media: www.instagram.com/michellekimkim www.twitter.com/mjmichellekim https://www.linkedin.com/in/mjmichellekim/ Find the podcast on social media: www.instagram.com/fortheultimategood Grab artwork for the heart and home at www.ohhappydani.com Reach out about the podcast to admin@ohhappydani.com For the Ultimate Good is produced by Lovely House Media.

Today is another episode in celebration of Pride Month. Our guest, Michelle MiJung Kim (she/her), is a queer immigrant Korean American woman writer, speaker, activist, and entrepreneur. She is the author of "The Wake Up," where she shares foundational principles often missing in today's mainstream conversations around “diversity and inclusion” and urges readers to go beyond performative allyship to enacting real transformation within ourselves and in the world. Michelle is also CEO and co-founder of Awaken, a leading provider of interactive equity and inclusion education programs facilitated by majority BIPOC educators, where she has consulted hundreds of organizations and top executives from Fortune 500, tech giants, nonprofits, and government agencies to spark meaningful change. In this episode, Michelle shares her immigrant story, coming out as queer in high school, and how it began her political activism journey. Michelle also tells us who and what inspired her to become an activist, why she is passionate about DEI and social justice, and what led her to write her book.Finally, we'll hear Michelle's insights on how we can be a part of the solidarity movement in more ways that are more than just changing profile photos, dealing with trade-offs and contradictions, and how we can truly incorporate racial equity and social justice in the workplace and the community.Episode Quotes:On what inspired her to be an activistI remember growing up in South Korea, I didn't have the language to talk about the experiences that I was having. But in retrospect, there were so many things that I was taught as a child from my grandpa around the importance of activism. I remember him teaching me some of the lessons that now I understand to be around activism, where he really believed in many, many social justice issues that were important. And I think about all of these nuggets of wisdom that I received from my grandpa, having had such a profound impact on me and my upbringing, without even realizing it. So, when I started understanding the kinds of work that other people were doing, I became really inspired. And I was fortunate enough to meet so many other people who were organizing to create a better future, who were kind enough to teach me and help me learn the language, help me understand the theories that weren't being taught in schools, even, for me to be able to understand and put language to the experience that I've lived that I know viscerally in my body but didn't have the words to describe. So, once I started learning the language, it felt incredibly liberating and empowering because now I can describe what it is that I'm experiencing. So, I think all those small experiences led me to being the person that I am today and the way that I understand the world.Defining performative allyshipPerformative allyship, to me, is similar to virtue signaling, when people are so quick to claim that they are in solidarity with certain movements or certain marginalized people and groups that they are quick to claim that identity before actually having done the work or before they are actually committed to doing the work in a sustainable way. And so, for me, that quick, urgent desire to claim that you are a good person, that you are an ally to a certain community, can sometimes be the very barrier between you actually living the values that you want to live, because you desiring to do something but without actually having sat with the necessary introspection can sometimes lead to unintended harm that could burden more marginalized people rather than being supportive or being seen as true solidarity.What does "The Wake Up" meanWhen I titled the work "The Wake Up," it wasn't just about us waking up to other people's struggles and the injustices that are around us in the world. It was also about our waking up to ourselves, our waking up to our capacity to change and transform, but also our capacity to wake up to our complicity in some of the systems of oppression that we're so quick to denounce.What I want to see is all of us taking the work of self-transformation seriously even before we claim that we are out there ready to march alongside other people. So, starting with ourselves begins with our questioning the why. Why are we doing this work? Why do I feel compelled to be a part of this social justice movement? On trade-offs and living in contradictionsWe will all have to, at some point, be willing to give up something in order to move the movement forward, whether it is our resources, our positions of power, our privilege. So, when it comes to actually doing the things that are in alignment with our set values, what are we actually willing to trade off? When it comes to doing this work, there will be some trade-offs that we have to be honest about making. Or when we're not ready to or willing to make those trade-offs, then let's be honest about why and interrogate where that fear is coming from. And they could be very valid reasons.So, these are some real decisions, real trade-offs and sacrifices sometimes that we are needing to make in order to stay in alignment with our values. We're not shooting for perfection, but we are trying to be honest throughout this process. So, I don't ask people to ever be perfect in their decision-making because I'm certainly not. And I live in contradictions all the time. But in these moments of contradictions, can we be courageous enough to be honest with ourselves and be willing to do the work in order for us to be closer in alignment with our values every single day?On holding onto hope and not giving in to cynicismI think holding onto hope is such a powerful and courageous thing for us to do, and to remember that change is indeed possible, and it's not only possible but that it's happening every single day all around us. And I think of Mariame Kaba, black abolitionist, somebody who I really admire and look up to and learn from. Her quote is, hope is a discipline. And that's the thought that I want to leave folks with because I think we need a lot of hope these days, and to remember that a better world, a more just, inclusive, safe, equitable world is possible and that it is being built right now by so many people with the same vision. So, don't lose hope. Don't give in to cynicism. Claim the corner of your life and the world that you're in charge of. And make that your frontline where you do the work to create change that you want to see.Show Links:WebsiteLinkedInThe Wake UpAwakenSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/onehaas/donations

Zach sits back down with Michelle MiJung Kim, author, CEO, founder and speaker to talk about her latest book, Asian identity, capitalism, and the future of this work. Want to know more about our LinkedIn Learning courses? Check them out! https://bit.ly/3k4havy Interested in learning more about Michelle's work? Check out her website. https://bit.ly/3w0MWk0 Learn more about Michelle's latest book, "The Wake Up," on Amazon. https://amzn.to/3LZsTYU Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn, Twitter, & Instagram. http://bit.ly/2tUZRa0 https://bit.ly/3yrOHZt https://bit.ly/3P9Trc1 Interested in supporting Living Corporate? Check out our Support page. https://bit.ly/3egO3Dk

Naoko celebrates her birthday week! We share reflections on the beauty of our mid-40s and what is more to learn. Some analytics to share on which conversations have resonated with listeners and how we can further interact with our listeners. Happy Spring! The Wake Up: Closing the Gap Between Good Intentions and Real Change by Michelle MiJung Kim The Wake Up Fireside Chat with Michelle MiJung Kim and Lily Zheng Tokyo Yuzu candle (blood orange and yuzu) by Cellar Door Candles Scones recipe by Thomas Keller's Bouchon Bakery Chocolate Mint Trufflettes recipe by Jacques Pépin (mint is optional) Drive My Car Directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi CODA (child of deaf adults) Directed by Siân Heder House of Sticks: A Memoir by Ly Tran Time Is a Mother by Ocean Vuong PBS NewsHour: Ocean Vuong's Brief But Spectacular Take on grief and language PBS NewsHour: Vietnamese American poet contemplates his ties to the war Brené Brown: Atlas of the Heart on HBO Max Old Enough! (Hajimete no Otsukai) on Netflix On Japan's Adorable ‘Old Enough!' Show and the State of American Childhoods Asian Pacific American Leadership Institute (APALI) Civic Leadership Program What Is the Model Minority Myth? NPR Code Switch: 'Model Minority' Myth Again Used As A Racial Wedge Between Asians And Blacks NPR Asian Americans Series Steak Marsala recipe served with mashed potatoes --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/naoness/support

We're rolling onto the next in our limited series. Michelle MiJung Kim joins Dr. Akilah Cadet, in a conversation between two equity and inclusion entrepreneurs! After the murder of George Floyd, they found themselves in a similar position. Overworked, swamped with clients, and many were looking to them for guidance. A space existed where many knew something should be done, but not what to do. Michelle talks about aligning your actions with your values (and also in her new book The Wake Up), centering marginalized experiences, and creating a culture of care. Michelle MiJung Kim (she/her) is a queer immigrant Korean American woman writer, speaker, activist, and entrepreneur who lives in Oakland. She is CEO and co-founder of Awaken, a leading provider of interactive equity and inclusion education programs facilitated by majority BIPOC educators, where she has consulted hundreds of organizations and top executives from Fortune 500, tech giants, nonprofits, and government agencies to spark meaningful change. Michelle has been a lifelong social justice activist and has served on a variety of organizations.

This week, CEO, author, speaker, and activist Michelle Kim gets in the arena to talk about her recent book. It's called, The Wake Up: Closing the Gap Between Good Intentions and Real Change. And in it, Michelle clarifies what she's come to understand in her lifelong social justice activism while giving us all the tools to show up for societal liberation. Her work is beyond the basics, she digs deep, and she spares no truth. Most of all, she promises discomfort, which she assures means real change.

The Black Lives Matter and Stop AAPI Hate movements, among others, have brought international attention to widespread social injustices that have been ignored by society for far too long. As a result, many individuals have been inspired to make positive changes toward a safer and more inclusive world. But pursuing equity and justice can be a complex and confusing undertaking. Good intentions do not necessarily lead to good outcomes. Inspiration can easily be derailed by feelings of confusion, the trap of performative allyship, and misguided attempts to take action. When it comes to helping instead of harming, the hardest part can often be figuring out where to begin. Michelle MiJung Kim will unpack hot button issues—cancel culture, inclusive language, representation, and more—in a way that is accessible to people regardless of their current understanding of inclusive practices. Join us for an in-depth conversation Michelle MiJung Kim, followed by a book signing for her new tome, The Wake Up: Closing the Gap Between Good Intentions and Real Change. SPEAKERS Michelle Mijung Kim Author, The Wake Up; Co-founder and CEO, Awaken Michelle Meow Producer and Host, "The Michelle Meow Show," KBCW and Podcast; Member, Commonwealth Club Board of Governors; Twitter @msmichellemeow—Co-Host John Zipperer Producer and Host, Week to Week Political Roundtable; Vice President of Media & Editorial, The Commonwealth Club—Co-Host In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently hosting all of our live programming via YouTube live stream. This program was recorded via video conference on September 28th, 2021 by the Commonwealth Club of California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Black Lives Matter and Stop AAPI Hate movements, among others, have brought international attention to widespread social injustices that have been ignored by society for far too long. As a result, many individuals have been inspired to make positive changes toward a safer and more inclusive world. But pursuing equity and justice can be a complex and confusing undertaking. Good intentions do not necessarily lead to good outcomes. Inspiration can easily be derailed by feelings of confusion, the trap of performative allyship, and misguided attempts to take action. When it comes to helping instead of harming, the hardest part can often be figuring out where to begin. Michelle MiJung Kim will unpack hot button issues—cancel culture, inclusive language, representation, and more—in a way that is accessible to people regardless of their current understanding of inclusive practices. Join us for an in-depth conversation Michelle MiJung Kim, followed by a book signing for her new tome, The Wake Up: Closing the Gap Between Good Intentions and Real Change. SPEAKERS Michelle Mijung Kim Author, The Wake Up; Co-founder and CEO, Awaken Michelle Meow Producer and Host, "The Michelle Meow Show," KBCW and Podcast; Member, Commonwealth Club Board of Governors; Twitter @msmichellemeow—Co-Host John Zipperer Producer and Host, Week to Week Political Roundtable; Vice President of Media & Editorial, The Commonwealth Club—Co-Host In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently hosting all of our live programming via YouTube live stream. This program was recorded via video conference on September 28th, 2021 by the Commonwealth Club of California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michelle MiJung Kim joins Jerry to discuss her journey as a queer Korean American woman navigating academic, corporate, and now entrepreneurship life as she uses her voice to challenge the status quo in tech and beyond. Her first book THE WAKE UP is available everywhere today.Meet Michelle MiJungMichelle MiJung Kim (she/her) is a queer immigrant Korean American woman writer, speaker, and social entrepreneur challenging the status quo in tech and beyond. She is CEO and co-founder of Awaken, a leading provider of interactive equity and inclusion education programs facilitated by majority BIPOC educators, where she has consulted hundreds of organizations and top executives from Fortune 500, tech giants, nonprofits, and government agencies to spark meaningful change. Michelle has been a lifelong social justice activist and has served on a variety of organizations such as the San Francisco LGBTQ Speakers Bureau, San Francisco Human Rights Commission's Advisory Committee, LYRIC nonprofit's Board of Directors, and Build Tech We Trust Coalition. Michelle currently serves on the board of Asian Americans for Civil Rights and Equality (AACRE). Her work has appeared on world-renowned platforms such as Harvard Business Review, Forbes, The New York Times, and NPR, and she has been named Medium's Top Writer in Diversity three years in a row. Michelle is the author of the book, The Wake Up (Hachette, Fall 2021). Order the book here: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/michelle-mijung-kim/the-wake-up/9780306847202/About The Wake UpIn The Wake Up, Michelle MiJung Kim shares foundational principles often missing in today's mainstream conversations around “diversity and inclusion,” inviting readers to deep dive into the challenging and nuanced work of pursuing equity and justice, while exploring various complexities, contradictions, and conflicts inherent in our imperfect world. With a mix of in-the-trenches narrative and accessible unpacking of hot button issues—from inclusive language to representation to "cancel culture"—Michelle MiJung Kim offers sustainable frameworks that guide us how to think, approach, and be in the journey as thoughtfully and powerfully as possible. The Wake Up is divided into four key parts:- Grounding: begin by moving beyond good intentions to interrogating our deeper “why” for committing to social justice and uncovering our "hidden stories."- Orienting: establish a shared understanding around our historical and current context and issues we are trying to solve, starting with dismantling white supremacy.- Showing Up: learn critical principles to approach any situation with clarity and build our capacity to work through complexity, nuance, conflict, and imperfections.- Moving Together: remember the core of this work is about human lives, and commit to prioritizing humanity, healing, and community. The Wake Up is an urgent call for us to move together while seeing each other's full and expansive humanity that is at the core of our movement toward justice, healing, and freedom.Meet Michelle:Instagram: @michellekimkimTwitter: @mjmichellekimLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mjmichellekim// Support Dear Asian Americans:Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/dearasianamericans/Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jerrywonLearn more about DAA Creator and Host Jerry Won:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrywon/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerryjwon/// Listen to Dear Asian Americans on all major platforms:Transistor.fm: http://www.dearasianamericans.comApple: https://apple.dearasianamericans.comSpotify: https://spotify.dearasianamericans.comStitcher: https://stitcher.dearasianamericans.comGoogle: https://google.dearasianamericans.com  Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dearasianamericans Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dearasianamericans Subscribe to our YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/dearasianamericans // Join the Asian Podcast Network:Web: https://asianpodcastnetwork.com/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/asianpodcastnetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianpodcastnetwork/Dear Asian Americans is produced by Just Like Media:Web: http://www.justlikemedia.comInstagram.com: http://www.instagram.com/justlikemedia

We'll hear from activist Michelle MiJung Kim about her new book, The Wake Up: Closing the Gap Between Good Intentions and Real Change. Plus, we'll get an update on a few of the more consequential bills crossing Governor Newsom's desk and learn about the upcoming women's marches for reproductive justice here in the Bay Area.

Today I'm bringing you an interview with the author of a new book -- out today! -- that I can't recommend highly enough. The book is The Wake Up, and the author is Michelle MiJung Kim. The Wake Up is an important and necessary book for our times, about how we can take all of our do-gooder intentions and make real progress in fighting the status quo, while avoiding the harm that all too often accompanies good intentions. The book is practical and instructive, and raw and vulnerable, all at the same time. It belongs on your bookshelf next to Ijeoma Oluo and Dr. Ibram Kendi's essential books. Do yourself a favor and find a way to get your hands on it ASAP. Until then, here's a conversation that I absolutely loved with Michelle. Enjoy!Email me your questions: media @ tanjahester.comTanja's TwitterTanja's InstagramLinks from the show:Michelle MiJung Kim's siteThe Wake Up on Bookshop.orgThe Wake Up on Indiebound (lets you order from your local store)125 Black-owned bookstores you can shop fromWe Do This Til We Free Us on Bookshop.orgWallet Activism on Bookshop.orgBonuses for pre-ordering Wallet Activism

Taking a break from TRJL today to share the first two episodes of my NEW podcast "Diversity & Inclusion: Revolution or Reform" learn more and subscribe at: revolutionorreform.buzzsprout.com“If you want to journey with me in this transformation work and this work of social justice, then for me, the prerequisite is your earnest desire to change” - Michelle MiJung KimWelcome to the first episode of the podcast Diversity & Inclusion: Revolution or Reform? We are honored to welcome and delve into Social Justice work with Michelle MiJung Kim. Through our conversations we are introduced to Michelle's start to diversity work, her biggest struggle within D&I work and her truest D&I confession.Guest BioMichelle is the co-founder and CEO of Awaken, a published author of her newest book, The Wake Up (coming this September y'all!), a writer, speaker, entrepreneur, and lifelong activist. To Preorder her book The Wake Up visit https://www.michellemijungkim.com/wakeup.Learn more about our work:Email: revolutionorreform@gmail.comConnie's Instagram: @and.now.collectiveConnie's Work: and-now-collective.comDavid's Instagram: @amplify.rjDavid's Work: amplifyrj.comListen and follow the podcast on all major platforms:Apple PodcastsSpotifyStitcherClick here to access the transcript of today's episode.

**Join our LIVE webinar on Dismantling White Supremacy Culture with Dr. Tema Okun January 27, 4pm PST/7pmEST**“If you want to journey with me in this transformation work and this work of social justice, then for me, the prerequisite is your earnest desire to change” - Michelle MiJung KimWelcome to the first episode of the podcast Diversity & Inclusion: Revolution or Reform? We are honored to welcome and delve into Social Justice work with Michelle MiJung Kim. Through our conversations we are introduced to Michelle's start to diversity work, her biggest struggle within D&I work and her truest D&I confession.Guest BioMichelle is the co-founder and CEO of Awaken, a published author of her newest book, The Wake Up (coming this September y'all!), a writer, speaker, entrepreneur, and lifelong activist. To Preorder her book The Wake Up visit https://www.michellemijungkim.com/wakeup.Learn more about our work:Email: revolutionorreform@gmail.comConnie's Instagram: @and.now.collectiveConnie's Work: and-now-collective.comDavid's Instagram: @amplify.rjDavid's Work: amplifyrj.comListen and follow the podcast on all major platforms:Apple PodcastsSpotifyStitcherClick here to access the transcript of today's episode.