Listen on…
Talking Life And Career Transitions Over Curry
Like soooo many of us, Joanne Lee Molinaro hopped on to TikTok in July of 2020 as a way of coping with the isolation of quarantine.
But as fate would have it, a post of her making Korean braised potatoes for dinner (while her husband taught a piano lesson in the background) went viral and The Korean Vegan was officially on the map.
But it’s not just her red chili paste mushroom pasta or vegan kimchi cheese fries that gathers the masses and leaves them hankering for more.
My guest on today’s episode is no stranger to enduring (and leveraging) major life transitions… and she’s using her platform to share stories that challenge and inspire.
Joanne, a lawyer turned full-time creator and New York Times bestselling author, is a child to immigrant parents who at times found themselves in near-starvation situations in what is now known as North Korea.
She shares about this among many of her other heroic tales through her social media platforms. And with over 3.5 million fans, it’s clear that her storytelling and vulnerability are what people are craving… along with her tasty chocolate chip paht cookie recipe.
In this episode, we chat about:
- Transitioning and pivoting in life and careers
- The idea of reinvention and how it’s never too late in order to align with your design to create a life that lights you up
- The power and influence of storytelling and vulnerability
- And so much more!
Whether you find yourself in a moment of transition, you’re dreaming of making a career jump (that may or may not make sense to those around you), or you simply love a story that moves you to your core, you’re going to love my conversation with Joanne.
Here’s a glance at this episode…
- [04:58] Joanne shares what her transition from law to being a creator is like. It's exciting to be able to be so creative, but occasionally that anxiety will creep in about producing content and earning a living.
- [09:18] The beauty of reinvention is that it can be scary, ugly, and painful. These things are just as important as actual beauty in reinvention.
- [23:16] Joanne shares how it took a long time to decide to leave law and become a content creator. It was a tough decision, but she felt liberated.
- [30:48] Start liking people for who they are and not for who you are not. Sometimes the urge to want everyone to like you is covering up the fact that you don't like yourself.
- [46:11] Doing something in her life that she is passionate about is Joanne's why. She's earned the right to at least try. Her stories are about compassion and empowerment.
Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts
“I love Amy and Online Marketing Made Easy.” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people — just like you — move toward the online life and business that they desire. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!
Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!
