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Episode 105: Trailblazers and Triumphs — Asian American Success Stories That Will Inspire You with Jerry Won

November 28, 2023 Judy Tsuei
F*ck Saving Face
Episode 105: Trailblazers and Triumphs — Asian American Success Stories That Will Inspire You with Jerry Won
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F*ck Saving Face
Episode 105: Trailblazers and Triumphs — Asian American Success Stories That Will Inspire You with Jerry Won
Nov 28, 2023
Judy Tsuei

As a podcaster, I have the privilege of engaging in enlightening conversations with a variety of individuals. In this podcast episode, my guest Jerry Won is a keynote speaker, creative entrepreneur, and advocate for representation.

Jerry is the founder and CEO of Just Like Media, an Asian storytelling company, which includes the award-winning Dear Asian Americans podcast — he's even interviewed Kamala Harris a couple of times! He’s the founder of World Class Speakers and the upcoming Asian Speaker Conference. His work has been recognized by notable organizations such as South by Southwest, Harvard Business School, Google, Pepsi, and more.

In this episode, Jerry shares his personal journey, from being fired from his corporate job to becoming a successful content creator and speaker. He emphasizes the importance of sharing stories and investing in the community.  We discuss the challenges faced by marginalized groups, particularly in the context of social media, and why it's essential not to worry about what others think as you build the life of your dreams.

Here are just a couple of pivotal key quotes (you'll need to tune in to get the context!):

  • Jerry Won, 00:07:46: "We never ask white people about that stuff."
  • Jerry Won, 00:19:14, "You should put it out there because nobody cares."
  • Jerry Won, 00:21:54, "There's been 100 billion human beings alive on this planet, you don't matter."
  • Jerry Won, 00:36:12, "That's it, that's the question that I want to spend an hour asking people about."
  • Jerry Won, 00:47:37, "Can you look them in the eye and say yes, I am carrying the legacy of our family and carrying the work of all of us forward to make this a country that's safer for Asian Americans to raise our children to be the next generation of leaders?"



Get a sample chapter of my book: "How to Disappoint Your Parents in 10 Shameless Steps: A Modern Asian American Guide."

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As a podcaster, I have the privilege of engaging in enlightening conversations with a variety of individuals. In this podcast episode, my guest Jerry Won is a keynote speaker, creative entrepreneur, and advocate for representation.

Jerry is the founder and CEO of Just Like Media, an Asian storytelling company, which includes the award-winning Dear Asian Americans podcast — he's even interviewed Kamala Harris a couple of times! He’s the founder of World Class Speakers and the upcoming Asian Speaker Conference. His work has been recognized by notable organizations such as South by Southwest, Harvard Business School, Google, Pepsi, and more.

In this episode, Jerry shares his personal journey, from being fired from his corporate job to becoming a successful content creator and speaker. He emphasizes the importance of sharing stories and investing in the community.  We discuss the challenges faced by marginalized groups, particularly in the context of social media, and why it's essential not to worry about what others think as you build the life of your dreams.

Here are just a couple of pivotal key quotes (you'll need to tune in to get the context!):

  • Jerry Won, 00:07:46: "We never ask white people about that stuff."
  • Jerry Won, 00:19:14, "You should put it out there because nobody cares."
  • Jerry Won, 00:21:54, "There's been 100 billion human beings alive on this planet, you don't matter."
  • Jerry Won, 00:36:12, "That's it, that's the question that I want to spend an hour asking people about."
  • Jerry Won, 00:47:37, "Can you look them in the eye and say yes, I am carrying the legacy of our family and carrying the work of all of us forward to make this a country that's safer for Asian Americans to raise our children to be the next generation of leaders?"



Get a sample chapter of my book: "How to Disappoint Your Parents in 10 Shameless Steps: A Modern Asian American Guide."

LIKE WHAT YOU HEARD?

Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! It helps our message get in front of more people. Here's how:

Step 1: Go to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1554330617

Step 2: Click “View on Apple Podcasts”

Step 3: Click “Ratings and Reviews”

Step 4: Click to rate and leave a short review!