RISE With Paul Kim, Screen Arts Professor

In this episode, Paul Kim, Professor of Screen Arts, joins RISE Podcast Producer Kenneth Vargas at the RISE Roundtable. Paul shares his resilience journey as a member of his family, professor, and filmmaker.

We also hear from three Pepperdine faculty, who each share how they find a sense of deep enjoyment in life: Martin Premoli, Assistant Professor English; Dr. Karie Riddle, Assistant Professor of Political Science; and Kelsey Brereton, Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry.

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In this episode:

0:00 Pepperdine faculty members share what allows them to find a sense of deep enjoyment in life

5:00 Paul shares his background and his journey to discovering his passion for the arts

11:30 How to find a sense of fulfillment from enjoying the process and the experience of making work

17:11 Paul describes his resilience journey as "trial and error"

19:10 Paul shares a recent difficult challenge he's encountered within his family

22:45 Paul discusses how a difficult experience led to the development of a new perspective on his family and his heritage

29:56 How exercise and cycling has supported Paul in his capacity to be "better prepared" in moving through challenges and in practicing mindfulness

35:20 How Paul support students in honing their craft by creating an environment for them to enter a mind state of "flow" or "optimal experience" and mindfulness

44:49 How to take in feedback and criticism from others on our