Jerry is the Founder & CEO of Just Like Media, an innovative storytelling company home to the award winning Dear Asian Americans Podcast, whose guests include Vice President Kamala Harris, the Asian Creator Awards, and more. He is also the Founder & CEO of World Class Speakers, a speaker coaching and training company that educates and empowers speakers to elevate their influence, impact, and income. His speaking partners include JPMorgan, Harvard Business School, SXSW, Google, Pepsi, Meta, and more. In May of 2023, he was invited by The White House to host a conversation with Vice President Harris at The White House Forum for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. He has been featured for his expertise in Forbes, Business Insider, LinkedIn, and more. Jerry earned his B.S. from USC Marshall & MBA from Michigan Ross, He lives in Southern California with his wife Kyunghwa and children.
In this episode, we dive deep into:
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The history of the Asian American diaspora.
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Challenging the model minority myth.
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What you can do to advocate for positive change during the current administration.
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How you can use storytelling to empower your community.
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How privilege can blind individuals to the struggle of others, and why it’s a good thing to understand folks who have different life experiences.
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The importance of hope and optimism to sustain ourselves during challenging times.
Connect with us:
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Get a copy of Samorn’s book, “Belonging: Self Love Lessons From A Workaholic Depressed Insomniac Lawyer” at https://tinyurl.com/2dk5hr2f.
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