Shows
Everything You Know About Disability Is WrongConfidence Takes Time: Courn Ahn on Disability, Identity, and BelongingCourn Ahn is a designer, content creator, and advocate who cares deeply about accessibility and social justice. Their work focuses on helping people see disability, identity, and community support in a new way, especially through the lens of queerness, race, and being neurodivergent.As a Queer, nonbinary, mixed-race Korean creative, Courn shares from personal experience and speaks honestly about the challenges that come with being disabled in a world full of assumptions. Courn's journey has been about unlearning shame, accepting who they are, and understanding that using visible accommodations isn’t something to hide, it’s a po...
2025-06-1057 min
21andsensory PodcastEpisode 78: Special Guest, Courn Ahn (Illustrator and Designer, @candy.courn)Today I have the wonderful Courn Ahn on as my special guest. Courn is a Queer Autistic Korean-American Illustrator and Designer. Their work depicts social justice, antiracism, and all things activism and they have over 5 years experience in the creative industry.
You may know Courn through @candy.courn on TikTok and Instagram with their wonderful series of videos all about navigating life as an autistic asian ace with video topics including their special interests, home interior design and all things art and design!
Courn's links:
Courn's Special Interest Instagram (home, autism, art...
2023-11-3058 min
Asian Book ClubShe's Thicc with Two C's, Maybe Three (Book Club Pick 5)Last time, we shared three hints for our next read. Our next book club pick is . . . you know we need a drumroll . . . Pachinko by Min Jin Lee! We talk about first impressions, what we're expecting, and how we're going to tackle this highly acclaimed novel.
Min Jin Lee is a distinguished writer and the author of Pachinko and Free Food for Millionaires. She is a National Book Award Finalist and the recipient of 2022 Manhae Grand Prize and fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation and Radcliffe Institute of Advanced Study for Harvard. You can learn more about her and...
2023-07-2018 min
For the Ultimate Good with Danielle CokeArt, Activism, & Action with Courn AhnIn this episode, Dani sits down with Courn Ahn, a fellow multidisciplinary designer and illustrator based in Portland, Oregon, to talk about all things art and activism. We trace our journeys over the past few years in this work, the highs and lows of creating this kind of content online, and share what others can do to support this kind of work while encouraging listeners to take the work offline too!
2022-08-2335 min
A Runner’s Life#119 - The Best of The Pioneers (Part One)Episode 119, is the the best of the pioneers, from the conversations that I’ve had on this podcast.
The idea behind this episode was to celebrate Black History Month in America. However I’m not a fan of the word history, in this moment there is still so much more to do to bring a better future for the next generations. And whilst there were some great takeaways in regards to the Black experience, this conversation also highlights that we (collectively) need to be better allies across race and gender lines towards each other.
Thank you...
2022-02-071h 27
A Runner’s LifeMoment #2 - How to impact your community for the betterIn these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of a runner’s life podcast.
This week we’re jumping back to episode 118, where I talk with Courn Ahn @courtneyahndesign who is a designer, illustrator, and freelance creative based in Portland, Oregon. She talks about the creativity process and how she uses her art to talk about diversity.
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2022-01-3105 min
The Lisa Congdon SessionsEpisode 19: Artist Courtney Ahn on Using Her Creativity and Platform to Build a Better WorldCourn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneyahndesign/Courn's Website: https://www.courtneyahndesign.comA Little Book About Activism: https://akidsco.com/products/a-little-book-about-activism
2022-01-2740 min
A Runner’s Life#118 - Courn Ahn - Using your creativity as a way to create change in your communityIn episode 118, I spoke with Courn Ahn (she/her). Courn is a multidisciplinary designer, illustrator, and freelance creative based in Portland, Oregon. Her direct experience as a Korean American has largely shaped her career philosophy, serving as inspiration for the social justice advocacy present in her creative work. Through her freelance studio, she aims to provide accessible design services for small BIPOC business-owners and partner with organisations working directly in the equity space as a force for good. In recent years, Courn has found purpose in using art as a tool for activism, sharing weekly posts navigating intersectional topics...
2022-01-2450 min
Only The BoldUsing design to inspire, challenge and teach on tough subjectsEP 044 w/Courtney Ahn, aka Courn, who is a graphic designer, social media extraordinaire, children’s book author, and founder of Courtney Ahn Design. She shares her journey into embracing her Korean American identity, and explains her career trajectory away from creative agencies and into building her very own BIPOC-prioritizing design studio.Through it all, Courn is a steady, thoughtful force who will inspire you to take comfort in who you are. Not sure how to own your own complex identity? Want to know how to follow your dreams? Curious how a children’s book is made? Cour...
2021-11-181h 16
Raising Us: A Parenting PodcastCourtney Talks About ActivismCourtney Ahn, author and illustrator of A Little Book About Activism, talks about how you can use your voice and work to make your community better through activism.A Little Book About Activism (view book)Full Book Description:A little book with a big goal! This book aims to give kids the building blocks to develop strong principles of care, empathy, and community. Because you’re never too young to make a difference!About the Author:Courtney (Courn) Ahn is a Korean American illustrator and designer known for her pl...
2021-08-1609 min
bamboo & glassCrafting Unapologetically Antiracist Designs ft. Courn AhnYou’ve likely seen Courn Ahn’s “A Guide to White Privilege” and “A Guide to the Model Minority Myth.” Now, get to know Courn, and her journey of learning, unlearning, and action that informed those pieces.Not only were we drawn to the bold messages she shares through her work, but also the bold boundaries she sets when interacting with others on Instagram, and the bold statement she shares on her website: “When you work with my studio, you know you’re working with someone who… validates your experiences, is an advocate for your well-being, and is dedicated to...
2021-02-141h 00