Today on the show KSP intern Jane Lee, and program coordinator Dilan Askew interviewed Kija Kim. Kija is was the founder and CEO of Harvard Design & Mapping Co., served on the Massachusetts Asian American commission, and has also been a board member at multiple institutions including. Most recently she has added “author” to her CV, writing and publishing “meridian” a memoir that details her childhood in Korea, her coming to and coming of age in the U.S., and both the losses and successes that have shaped her adult life. She also just happens to be our program director Katherine’s Mom!
We spoke with Kija about the process of writing a memoir, the importance of writing as a healing process, and navigating abusive relationships as a woman. Kija emphasized the power of sharing your story with your friends and family and encouraged me to ask my grandmother questions about her life! As a lot of us are spending time with our family, friends, and loved ones for thanksgiving take some inspiration from Kija and explore a family story! Happy thanksgiving and we hope you find strength in storytelling in this interview!
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