Episode 116: Purpose of Storytelling with Joanne Molinaro

Authentic As F*ck with Sun Yi

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Authentic As F*ck is a podcast all about storytelling. I have conversations with entrepreneurs, and creators, hear their stories, and how these stories shaped the person.

So excited to share in this Episode 116 of AAF podcast: Purpose of Storytelling with Joanne Molinaro aka The Korean Vegan. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship and storytelling.

With over 5 million fans spread across her social media platforms, New York Times best-selling author Joanne Molinaro, a.k.a The Korean Vegan, has appeared on The Food Network, CBS Saturday Morning, ABC's Live with Kelly and Ryan, The Today Show, PBS, and The Rich Roll Podcast. She's been featured in the Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, NPR, and CNN; and her debut cookbook was selected as one of “The Best Cookbooks of 2021” by The New York Times and The New Yorker among others.

Chapters

00:00 The Purpose of Storytelling

02:32 The Importance of Feeling Seen

05:57 Balancing Ego and Objectivity

10:09 Transitioning to Video Content

14:23 The Appeal of Non-Food Content

16:32 Finding a Balance in Content Creation

19:23 The Joy of Writing

22:14 Balancing Ego and Objectivity in Opinion Formation

25:05 The Role of Ego in Opinion Formation

27:18 Learning from Failure and Feedback

29:06 Navigating Ego in the Legal Profession

32:57 The Challenge of Polarizing Content

37:09 Striving for a Balance in Content Creation

45:16 Integrity in the Legal Profession

52:06 The Power of Personal Stories

57:37 The Evolving Definition of Being American

01:09:29 Progressive vs. Conservative

01:16:25 Reflection and Reassessing One's Path

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summary

Storytelling is a way to help people feel seen and to affirm their worth. It can also be a way for the storyteller to feel seen and validated. Joanne started her content creation journey with the goal of veganizing Korean food, but later shifted towards storytelling about the immigrant experience in the United States. She wanted to provide insight into the immigrant American experience and allow immigrants to be seen. When people don't feel seen, they feel that their story and actions are not worthy or valuable. Joanne believes that everyone has stories to share, but they may not believe their stories deserve to be heard or have the skills to share them effectively. Joanne enjoys making both food and non-food content, but writing is what gets her most passionate. She believes in being objective and well-informed before sharing an opinion. Balancing ego and objectivity is important in the legal profession and in content creation. Joanne strives to create positive storytelling, but acknowledges the challenge of competing with polarizing content that generates more views and engagement. She hopes to find a balance and not compromise her ideals. In this conversation, Joanne and Sun Yi discuss the importance of integrity in the legal profession and the challenges of staying true to one's values. They also explore the themes of immigration, identity, and the evolving definition of what it means to be American. Joanne shares her passion for storytelling and the power of sharing personal stories to challenge stereotypes and promote understanding. They discuss the need for open-mindedness and empathy in today's polarized world and the importance of taking time to reflect and reassess one's path in life.