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 work or art
47:05 How to combat irrational thoughts such as filtering, perfectionism, catastrophizing, and equating our value with our work performance
56:25 “The other side” of irrational thinking — how we can transform our “weaknesses” into “strengths”
58:44 Remembering to lean on and reach out to your community, the people you trust and who love and care for you
1:06:30 How to stay connected with RISE
