Navigating the Rise

Navigating the Rise


Latest Episodes

[S3] [E4] What It is Like to be a Fashion and Lifestyle Influencer with Athena Ng, Fashion and Lifestyle Influencer
August 27, 2020

Nowadays, it’s tempting to start a career on social media because it’s lucrative. But becoming an influencer isn’t all about taking good pictures; you have to go out there and build a brand for yourself. In this episode, Athena Ng shares her journey in be

[S3] [E3] How to Combine Acting with Fashion with Deborah Cristobal, Actor and Fashion Designer
August 13, 2020

Do you want to break out of the conservative identity society has forced on you? Having a creative channel for sharing our thoughts and personalities enables us to connect with ourselves and our communities. In this episode, Deborah Cristobal shares how s

[KR] [E4] Why You Need to Come to LA Koreatown
August 07, 2020

Beyond the food, here are major landmarks where you can get to immerse yourself in Korean culture without traveling across the Pacific Ocean! Video episode here: https://youtu.be/UWiSdh5q1ZY --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/navigatingtheris

[KR] [E3] Why Are There 7 Ways to Say the Same Thing in Korean?
August 06, 2020

Hierarchy is very important within Korean culture. That means using the right words when saying the same thing...even "I love you." Please go to https://navigatingtherise.com/youtube for video. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/navigatingther

[KR] [E2] 3 Things that Made K-Pop Popular
July 28, 2020

We discuss three core attributes that made K-pop popular around the world.  Video link here:  https://youtu.be/VJVX4EP-gzI --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/navigatingtherise/support

[S3] [E6] How to Survive Being a Sexy Asian Actress in Hollywood with Vivian Ahn
July 28, 2020

Do you need survival tips and empowering advice to help you fulfill your dreams of becoming an actor? The path of the artist is paved with difficulty. You need to face and overcome a lot of predicaments and hindrances. There are internal and external fact

[S3] [E2] What It Is Like to Break Out of Your Rules and Boundaries
July 23, 2020

Here are three reasons why you should tune in to the full episode:  1) Discover how Kiki cleaned up her act after being riddled with addiction, alcoholism, and partying.   2) Get motivated to live a life of purpose.  3) Learn how to overcom

[KR] [E1] Do You Want to Eat the Universe?
July 16, 2020

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:  1) How to eat a universe to make you feel important   2) If you love food and where it comes from  3) If you are interested in Korean culture --- Support this podcast: ht

[S3] [E1] Why Asian Creatives Are Unique in Their Special Way with Han Ju Seo, Founder of Asian Creative Network
July 09, 2020

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:  1) Discover the beginnings of the Asian Creative Network.  2) Find out how Han Ju balances conflicting viewpoints in managing ACN.  3) Learn the importance of narrative dive

[S2] [E11] People Who Know How to Party Make Great Entrepreneurs with Carl Choi, Founder & CEO at The Great Company
June 25, 2020

How can you navigate cultural differences to communicate with others? Appreciating the uniqueness of each culture is key to building confidence and engaging with others. In this episode, Carl Choi discusses his early experiences as an Asian-American tryin