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Koller CommentaryLucky Number 7: Anniversary Reflections & Real TalkWe’re celebrating 7 years of marriage with a little reflection, some deep(ish) questions, and a lot of laughs. In this episode, we go down memory lane, share what’s surprised us most about each other, what’s shaped our relationship over the years, and how we hope to grow in the near future.Marriage has its highs and lows, and we’re just grateful for the ways God has carried us through our valley seasons. If any of the questions resonate with you, we hope you'll take a moment to ask your spouse too—it might just spark...2025-04-2449 minKoller CommentaryKaris Orthodontics: Building a Business with Vision, Grit & GraceStarting a business from the ground up is no small feat—but Dr. Grace Lee is doing it with a heart full of purpose. In this second part of our conversation, we talk about the launch of Karis Orthodontics, the vision behind her private practice, and how she’s bringing grace, kindness, and excellence into her work.As an Enneagram 7, Grace thrives on adventure, creativity, and thinking outside the box—so how does she channel that energy into running a business? We explore the challenges and joys of entrepreneurship, how she balances being a first-time mom and a busi...2025-04-1034 minKoller CommentaryFrom Paris to Practice: How Dr. Grace Lee’s Journey Shaped Her PurposeI sit down with friend and orthodontist, Dr. Grace Lee, who shares her story full of resilience, cultural richness, and deep purpose. Born and raised in Paris to Korean missionary parents, her journey has taken her across continents—shaping not only her identity but also her approach to life and career. In this first part of our conversation, we dive into her upbringing, how she navigated multiple cultural identities, what led her to the field of dentistry, and her transition to life in the U.S.We also explore the unique challenges she’s faced as a woma...2025-04-0334 minKoller CommentaryMy 5-Year-Old Takes the Mic!This episode is one I’ve been dreaming of since I started this podcast a few years ago—a conversation with my 5-year-old! As a little “mom present” to myself, I sat down with him to capture his thoughts on life, family, and all the big (and silly) things in between. This 15 minute chat is full of joy, laughter, and those unexpectedly deep insights that only a 5-year-old can give.Whether you're a parent, love heartwarming conversations, or just want a reason to smile today, this one’s for you. 💛🎧 What’s the best piece of kid...2025-03-2016 minKoller CommentaryLeading with Purpose: The Teamwork and Cultural Impact of Camp HwarangWhat happens when passion for Korean heritage, excellent leadership, and rooted friendship come together? In this case, it creates quite an amazing and impactful immersive Korean summer camp, Camp Hwarang, that’s shaping young minds beyond just one week. I sit down with the camp’s leaders, Hanna Chang and Hajin Yoon, to explore how their unique partnership as an Enneagram 3 and an Enneagram 1 helps them balance vision with structure, the powerful ways campers connect with their Korean heritage, the impact this has on the child and the family, and what makes this camp truly one of a ki...2025-03-0654 minKoller CommentaryBreaking Down Starting 5: Guessing NBA Enneagram Types with MattBasketball and the Enneagram—what more could you want? In this episode, Matt and I dive into Netflix’s Starting 5 and take our best shots at typing Jayson Tatum, LeBron James, Jimmy Butler, Anthony Edwards, and Domantas Sabonis. From leadership styles to personal motivations, we break down how their personalities show up on and off the court. Plus, we kick things off with some New Year reflections and a quick chat about my upcoming workshop. This episode is a fun throwback to the conversations we used to have pre-parenthood—so grab your headphones and join us for some laughs, debate...2025-02-0649 minKoller CommentaryThe Passion and Power of Grace Ryu: Embracing Growth in Motherhood, Medicine, and Marriage (3)In this episode, I sit down with Grace Ryu—mom, nurse practitioner, content creator, and eldest daughter of an immigrant family—who embodies resilience, leadership, and growth. We dive into how her Enneagram 3 personality shapes her drive as a mom and professional, the challenges of pregnancy and postpartum depression, and the journey of reclaiming her self-worth. Grace also reflects on the lessons she’s learned from growing up as the eldest daughter in an immigrant household. She shares how teamwork with her husband has become a cornerstone of their marriage, recognizing that every season has its purpose—this one being he...2025-01-091h 01Koller CommentaryCultural Roots, Career Insights , and Creative Heights with Eldest Daughter, Kiju Lee (3)In this episode, I’m joined by Kiju Lee, a trailblazing Asian American woman in tech, DIY content creator behind @homeleebuild, and an inspiring Enneagram 3 eldest daughter. Kiju opens up about her journey in an immigrant family and the weight of expectations that shaped her resilience and leadership.
Kiju shares how her upbringing and decision to choose her own path fueled her success as a strong, confident woman, both socially and professionally, and the role her Enneagram type plays in balancing ambition with authenticity. From navigating the tech world to embracing her creative passions, Kiju's story is on...2024-12-1954 minKoller CommentaryThe Recruiter's Playbook with Josh, Daniel, and Abe (2, 4, 6)In this episode, I have three friends, Josh, Daniel, and Abe, join me to talk all things recruiting. These dynamic professionals pull back the curtain on the world of recruiting, sharing the highs and lows of their careers and offering invaluable advice for job seekers. From dos and don’ts of interviewing to funny and heartwarming stories from the field, they remind us how to navigate the job hunt with confidence while staying true to our worth. Whether you're preparing for a new role or just curious about the life of recruiters, this episode is packed with wisdom, humor, an...2024-12-1259 minKoller CommentaryBeyond the Palette: Personal Color Analysis with Michelle KimI have been WAITING to record this episode with Michelle Kim, founder of Nae Color, and I am so excited to finally share this with you all. I sit down with this passionate personal color analysis expert who uses this tool to bring out her clients' best features. Michelle shares her unique professional journey to becoming a professional consultant and offers a fresh look at what it means to see and be seen, and how color analysis can be a path to personal empowerment. Join us for an inspiring conversation that goes beyond aesthetics into the heart of identity...2024-11-1448 minKoller Commentary아까워: More Than a Word with Stephanie KimIn this episode, I sit down with one of my closest friends Stephanie Kim, also known as @tressuni, to explore a word that holds profound cultural weight in Korean: 'waste'—아까워. Together, we unpack how this word shaped our values growing up, from how we viewed opportunities and material things to the hidden pressure it can create in our daily lives and careers.
Join us as we share personal stories, reflect on how this concept still affects us today, and discuss ways we’re learning to reframe and find balance in a fast-paced world. Whether you’re familiar with this cu...2024-11-0740 minKoller CommentaryTurning Pages Together: Inside Our Sibling Book ClubIn this episode, my siblings, Alex & Jessica Chi, join the pod to dive into our unique sibling book club! We chat about how this came to be, what the structure has looked like for our group over the year, the highs and lows of our reading journey, and each of our favorite (and least favorite) books so far.
Join us as we take you on an an inside look at how our book club has brought us closer and sparked some unexpected healing moments. Whether you're part of a book club yourself or just...2024-10-3150 minKoller CommentaryRebuilding after North Korea: Finding Faith, Forming Family, and Figuring out Mental HealthIn part 2 of my conversation with Angel, we dive deeper into her life after escaping North Korea. Angel shares her struggles with depression, how she found unexpected faith in God, and the new challenges of learning to mother in a completely new environment. We also delve into her love story with Matt (Warrenfells :P) and explore her experience with marriage, as well as the emotional and spiritual journey of rebuilding her life, because every circumstance has been a new opportunity for her. Join us as Angel opens up about the complexities of healing and laugh along with her BRIGHT...2024-10-2436 minKoller CommentaryAngel's Story: Starting Over after Surviving North KoreaIn this episode, I sit down with Angel Keumhyang Warrenfells as she shares her incredible journey as a North Korean defector. From the hardships of her childhood in North Korea to the harrowing escape and the unexpected challenges of adapting to a new life, Angel’s story is one of resilience, hope, and strength. Tune in to be inspired and amazed by her courage, and walk away motivated to face your own challenges. Eunjoeyyy Part 1 of this series! 2024-10-1849 minKoller CommentaryThe Heart of Transition: Esther Park on Authentically Navigating Motherhood, Marriage, and MoreIn this episode of Koller Commentary, I sit down with Esther Soyun Park to discuss her journey from non-profit work to becoming a stay-at-home momfluencer with her two beautiful kids under two. We dive into how Esther embraces change in motherhood and marriage while staying authentic to her faith, culture, and identity. She shares her struggles and triumphs, offering insight into balancing purpose, family, and social media. Whether you’re a mom navigating transitions or someone seeking inspiration, Esther’s story is sure to resonate.
This was such a fan girl moment that I got...2024-10-101h 05Koller CommentaryMoving Forward: Transitioning Beyond the Stay-at-Home Mom ChapterOn this relaunch episode, I’m handing the mic to my husband, Matt, as we dive into a year of growth, change, and unlearning. From stepping out of the stay-at-home mom season to letting go of old mindsets, we’re reflecting, laughing, slightly arguing, and maybe even spilling some tea on what’s next. Join us for some real talk on embracing new seasons with joy and adventure!
& leave an encouraging comment on how Matt did as host! :)2024-10-0450 minKoller CommentaryIn Sickness and In Health, Literally!GO OFF JESS AND SAL!!
Every love story is unique, and hearing the Ansari’s journey to one is a beautiful reminder of how special each woven union truly is. From their friend zoned beginning to an autoimmune disease diagnosis at the start of their marriage to so many golden nuggets of His fingerprints all over, this episode is a reflection of their resilience, partnership, and abundant JOY in this first chapter of life together along with their community.
As a fellow Enneagram 2 and 9 couple, I gleaned so much insight on how to walk in health to truly uplift my ow...2024-04-261h 06Koller CommentaryAn Elite Panel of Enneagram 9 Husbands, Part 2If you thought Part 1 was good, you're in for a treat for Part 2 with these Enneagram 9 Husbands. Listen in as they reflect on how their defense mechanisms come to play in their lives, how they have grown and matured through embracing conflict, and what they love about their amazing Type 2 and Type 7 wives.
After recording these episodes, now I know why Enneagram 9s are so fun to be around. From the light-hearted vibes to the true effort in reflection, I hope this conversation with 4 grown men (LOL) can inspire you to also take time...2024-04-1255 minKoller CommentaryAn Elite Panel of Enneagram 9 Husbands, Part 1I have never had so much fun recording a podcast episode (actually TWO) than I did with these four men who brought laughter, depth, and insight to their lives as Enneagram 9s.
Tune in as you listen to what resonates to each of them as a Type 9, how their upbringing might have affected this formation, and how getting married has challenged them to embrace conflict and more.
This conversation gets so good that we broke it up into TWO episodes. Stay tuned for tomorrow's release of part 2!
2024-04-1149 minKoller CommentarySisterhood Through the SeasonsThis week I invite my sister, Jessica Chi, onto the podcast to have real talk about the various transitions we've gone through in the past decade. Being best friends since forever, we have both faced the tough reality of how life's changes resulted in new seasons for us as we navigate how to best embrace these new chapters while properly saying goodbye to the precious past.
Listen in as we discuss the different perspectives we have as younger/older sister, how we are unlearning the need to sacrifice/suffer for a good life, and...2024-02-2741 minKoller Commentary2024: Growing through TransitionsToday, I sit down with Matt to talk about what transition we are approaching in this season, if we're happy lately, what things lost have made us sad, and how we can better love one another as Valentine's Day comes up. As Matt shares his shift from an urgency mindset into an arguably "smoother" lifestyle, I'm curious for others out there who have had a long medical training journey or other arduous and time-consuming path. What happens when all of that is now complete? How have you transitioned into a more "normal" life?
I am excited for this year as...2024-02-1336 minKoller CommentaryWe've Come a Long Way! It's my 50th Episode!!Three years ago, I launched this simple podcast that has undergone various facelifts, but I am so proud of where it’s come! To celebrate my MONUMENTAL 50th episode…I bring it back to the beginning and invite my OG crew, Won Hee Lee (9) and Dr. Matt Koller (9) onto the pod.
Won Hee and I reunite to interview Matt on this past year as an official practicing psychiatrist. Matt, or should I say Dr. Koller ;), shares what he has noticed in the mental health field, what simple advice he has for our listeners, and how his work has even affected his...2023-12-291h 09Koller CommentarySupport Small Businesses, Support DreamsThis week, I sat down with Gloria Oh, Jess Ansari, and Sarah Chu for one incredibly inspiring episode. These three ladies carry day jobs, care for their families, manage many in between responsibilities, yet still passionately find time to run their small businesses that birthed from small but mighty dreams. Listen in as these female entrepreneurs get vulnerable and reflect on the highs and lows of their journeys, give practical tips on how to move forward in the process, share their personal why that keeps them afloat.
Small Business Saturday is coming up this Saturday, so Koller...2023-11-2158 minKoller CommentaryA Friendship through Thick and Thin, Stephanie (7) and Eunjee (2)It's always a good time when Stephanie Kim, @tressuni, is on the podcast. What seemed like 5 minutes was actually over an hour full of laughter and deep talk. Listen in as Steph and I reflect on some rough times and joyous times as college besties, how we low-key prepared each other for our husbands, the invaluable lessons we learned through a committed friendship, and how we still make it work today. We also ponder the reasons why female friendships are so important and would love your experience and insights in the comments below!
Stephanie...2023-11-141h 17Koller CommentaryBuy the Tickets. Make the Memories! Younghui (8)Seasoned mama of three, Younghui shares all the tips and tricks from traveling internationally to planning for a nearly month long “vacation” with her three girls and parents and husband. From a couple of trips outside of Seoul to hitting all the play cafes, this episode is a gem of resources if you’re planning a trip to Korea with your little ones soon!
Go to @kollercommentary to share what kind of traveller you are along with your Enneagram type! What are some travel tips you have when traveling with young ones? How has having...2023-10-0249 minKoller CommentaryReal Talk: I Don't Think I Could Do That Again, Tesia (7)SPOILER ALERT: I also didn’t make it to Olive Young like I thought I would hahaha. I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation with Tesia as she keeps it real about the difficulties of traveling with two kids UNDER three all the way to Korea. Listen in to hear some great practical tips that her and her husband Thomas took to find moments of relief amidst a very stressful trip and also some interesting insights about Korea from a Korean American perspective.
Go to @kollercommentary to share what kind of traveller you are along with you...2023-10-0146 minKoller CommentaryHow Long Would You Travel for with Two Littles? Skye (4)Skye's flight to Korea was TWENTY SEVEN hours. After recently coming back from my own Korea trip, my mind is blown realizing what a trek this must have been for her to travel SOLO with her two kids. Nonetheless, this super mama made it happen and created a memorable and unique trip for her kids, her parents, and herself. Listen in to hear what museums you should definitely check out with your little ones, what day trips are fun, and what it looks like to travel as an Enneagram 4 mama.
Go to @kollercommentary to...2023-09-3032 minKoller CommentaryWho Would You Draft into Your Travel Crew? - Enneagram Travel Types & Korea Recs!This is your sign to TAKE! THAT! TRIP! with your best chingoos. Life is short and the people you surround yourself with or actively make time to surround yourself with has such an impact on you as we get older. It was so fun sitting down with my sister and her friends, Shelly, Jennie, and Will, as they reminisced about their Korea trip last spring. From misunderstandings that made the trip even better to endless laughter moments that solidified this travel crew forever, listen to why this trip was their best one yet! Take out a pen and paper t...2023-06-301h 06Koller Commentary1 Type Six + 2 Type Three Mompreneurs = The Dream TeamThis week, I have a bonus (AAPI Month) episode for you! I virtually sit down with Hanna Chang and Christina Kim, founders of Camp Hwarang, from across the world in South Korea. These two boss mamas talk about how they have teamed up on a passionate mission to empower the next generation by developing a deeper curiosity and appreciation of the Korean language and culture that will last their entire life. They share how their intense background in tech and startup culture, their own journey with being bi and tricultural kids, and their primary role as mothers have allowed...2023-05-3058 minKoller CommentaryIn Our Growth Era, Stephanie (7) and Hanur (3)This week, I sit down with Stephanie and Hanur Kim as they get real about what their relationship looked like as they navigated through rough seasons together. This episode definitely ranks top 3 in my book because not only did I get to dive deep with one of my BEST friends and laugh throughout the entire sitting, but I also got to hear raw reflections about Hanur's journey through therapy and breaking cycles of toxic masculinity in our culture, the reality of Steph's own acceptance that she was not doing okay, and how by putting in the hard work and...2023-05-231h 05Koller CommentaryEnneagram Paths: Type 2, 4, and 9It's been a hot minute on the pod, but I'm back and excited to dive deep into another layer of the Enneagram, the Paths! In this episode, I briefly explain the stress and growth paths that each Type goes toward and what some of the healthy, average, or unhealthy characteristic traits of different Enneagram Types they might reflect to alert this path. Then, I get to sit down with my husband, Matt Koller (Enneagram 9), and my brother, Alex Chi (Enneagram 4), to spontaneously pull from different seasons of our lives when we might have portrayed these various traits. Tune in for...2023-05-081h 15Koller CommentaryPink Lie: Cast EnneagramsHave you guys watched Pink Lie on Hulu? Don't sleep on this Korean reality dating show that had us INVESTED all the way through. The twist is that the singles come in with fake names and one lie about themselves. They hope to find a partner who truly sees them for who they are as their true identities are revealed along the way. This show was so good and so personal that I found myself typing the cast members. Watching this next to my brother and good friend, Becky, who is also well-versed in the Enneagram, I thought it...2023-04-061h 06
Koller CommentaryOur Secret Sauce is Communication, Esther (3) and Jonathan (9)This week I sit down with Jonathan and Esther Kim as they reflect on over a decade together. Jonathan and Esther currently live in the Dallas area with their three daughters - Emery, Arden, and Isla. At the end of this month, they will celebrate 11 years of married bliss, and together, they love any and all things food, people, and of course a great party ;)
Listen in as they share how Jonathan waited for Esther in the early days, how they endured through their hardest seasons, and how they work as a team, logistically and emotionally, to...2023-03-231h 09Koller CommentaryI'm Not Your Inspiration Porn: My Journey with Dwarfism, Doris (4)Happy International Women's Day! This week I sit down with Doris Jeong as she reflects on her journey with dwarfism. Throwback to the old school days when information was barely out there to now where we can consume in abundance, Doris shares what it looked like to grow up as a Korean American navigating various identities in her life. From carrying the burden of representing others who share her condition to learning how to release and heal, Doris' personal stories and words of wisdom made this conversation both fun and insightful.
Doris grew up and still resides i...2023-03-0856 minKoller CommentaryForever Starts With Effort, Sorah (6) and Kevin (2)What a Valentine's Day treat we have today! I got to chat with Kevin and Sorah Kong on the podcast this week, and did I learn a thing or few. Kevin and Sorah are Dallas natives that started dating in high school and grew their relationship into marriage with two beautiful girls. Together since 2006, it wasn't the rainbows that brought them to where they are today but rather how they responded in the stormiest of seasons. Listen in as they reflect on their "immature" days, their lonely days, the days that brought them closer than ever, and how they...2023-02-141h 04Koller CommentaryHow Adoption Completed Our Family, Erin (6), Jun (2), and Won Hee (9)This week, Won Hee brought his siblings, Jun and Erin, onto the podcast to reflect on how adopting Erin, the youngest of the crew, completed their family. Won Hee works in tech consulting in HTX, Jun works with movie trailers in LA, and Erin is studying to get her Masters in Education! Growing up in the Bay Area, the three sib-lee-ngs ;) share insight into their childhood and go deeper into their Enneagram types to recall memories and realizations with one another. Join in for a fun time!
May you be encouraged to have a conversation with your...2023-02-071h 07Koller CommentaryMoney, Missions, and Motherhood #WinningforHisKingdom, Hanna (3)What a treat it was to sit down with a sweet friend, Hanna Chang, as she reflected over her adventurous life and inspiring accomplishments. Hanna grew up in Korea, Ghana, and Texas and has been residing in California for the past 9 years. Hanna leads business strategy for a startup during the day and creates trading card related content when she can find time apart from being a mom of two young kids. Her family is currently in transition to Asia long term to do faith-based work, so listen to hear how you can also follow and support their journey. 2023-01-3159 minKoller CommentaryI Church Plant in my Black Tee, Yoon (1) and Becky (4)This week I share our conversation with Yoon and Becky Lee, the leaders of The Blessing Church, the community we have been grateful to be a part of since we moved to Dallas.
Listen in on their adventurous journey across the world before coming to Dallas, serving in ministry since 2004. Just before coming to Dallas to plant The Blessing Church Yoon was at Tapestry LA as the Missions Pastor leading both Local and Global missions and also spent a year at the Church of Southland where he served as an associate pastor while Becky led worship. Hear how their Enneagram...2023-01-241h 10Koller CommentaryWe're Bringing Sexy Back with the Enneagram!Welcome to Season 3 of Koller Commentary! We're back with some great content, embedding the Enneagram into the powerful stories to come. This week Matt and I kick off the season by going back to our beginnings - our childhood. As I share what each Enneagram Type's Interpreted Childhood Message is, Matt and I both take the seat to reflect on what that message meant for us growing up and how that might have translated to some of our patterns today.
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Truity Enneagram Te...2023-01-1934 minKoller CommentaryLaura Iz: Momfluencer Life - Motherhood, Marriage, and Mental HealthHappy World Mental Health Day! I can’t believe I got to sit down with Laura Izumikawa, a professional photographer and videographer, who began creating photos and videos of her adorable napping daughter, Joey, in pop-culture costumes as a way to make her friends and family laugh while on maternity leave. What began as a way for Laura to find humor in parenting turned into a viral phenomenon. Her photos turned into a published book by Simon and Schuster in 2017 called, Naptime with Joey, which I own and have personally signed hehe! Laura and Joey have been featured on US...2022-10-101h 01Koller CommentaryCarol Pak: Gunbae! Cheers! My Journey to Sool.This week I got to sit down with Carol Pak, founder of Sool! With renowned beverages like @drinkmakku and @drinksoku, Carol and the @drinksool team have paved the way in innovation to globalize Korean alcohol in an accessible and inclusive way since 2017. I personally fell in love with Makku in October 2021 on a trip to Seattle where this rice-based, all-natural, vegan, and gluten-free drink birthed from our parents' country brought such a physically and emotionally satisfying taste with each sip. Listen in on our conversation as Carol reflects on how all her experiences intersect to lead her to this...2022-09-2742 minKoller CommentaryHappy Chuseok: Parents are Human Edition!I hope everyone had a Happy Chuseok this past weekend! In honor of creating space for family time, the Chi x Koller family played a game, Parents are Human, a bilingual connection card game designed to spark deep conversations between you and your loved ones. We had so much fun sharing with one another, and even though our family is pretty close to begin with, we got to learn more about how to love and appreciate each other better and even hear some stories from our parents' pasts. Listen in as we share and butcher some Korean words :P...2022-09-1338 minKoller CommentaryHappy Chuseok: Siblings Edition!In preparation for Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) this weekend, I invited my siblings to the pod to reminisce on our younger days as we share our different perspectives on what it was like growing up under the same roof. We swap stories on getting spanked, the pressures of being an Asian American student at a competitive school, and what obedience looked like to each of us. We also swap fond stories of gratitude as we remind ourselves that through any low or high, our family has been and will always be a glue that keeps us together through life, no...2022-09-0643 minKoller CommentaryNoona's Noonchi: Let’s Talk Mental Health and Korean DramasI am honored to sit down and talk with Jeanie Chang, LMFT, on the podcast this week. We discuss her journey from multiple career changes at an unconventional time, finding success in her choice to put her mental well-being first, and how she has pioneered change for Asian Americans and beyond through her work as a licensed therapist, global speaker, and social medial influencer. Her platform, Noona's Noonchi, creates a powerful and unique community where she discusses the intersection of Korean Dramas and mental health through the unique lens of a mental health clinician. Did I mention she's also...2022-08-231h 16Koller CommentaryKollerKrew: We Moved, Did Therapy, and Talk Enneagram!This week, Matt and I sit down to reflect on our recent move to Dallas. TBH, it was an incredibly hard transition for us, relationally, but I always appreciate my husband for taking time to reflect and seeing how we can grow from every obstacle. We reminisce on Houston, look ahead to opportunities in Dallas, and all the transitions still ahead for the KollerKrew. We also talk about our recent experience in couples therapy and have some fun reading some descriptions about each other's Enneagram Types! There is even a past "quibble" that we would love the Enneagram community...2022-08-091h 10Koller CommentaryJanice Tong: Birth Stories, Motherhood Reflections, and Preparing for Baby #2This week, I had a spontaneous conversation with Janice Tong, formerly Janice Yi, to shed some light on our more "positive" birth experiences, share our pregnancy journeys and scares, and reflect on the overall joys and struggles of motherhood as we prepare for the imminent transition from one to two. Our sons, Levi and Jadon, were born a day apart at the start of lockdown in TX, and now, two years later, we are both preparing to welcome our second babies!
Janice was born and raised in Dallas with a fun path that took her through bible...2022-07-271h 23Koller CommentaryGrace Yun: Making it Through the 4th Trimester!This week, I got to sit back down with Grace Yun and hear her reflect on her difficult birth story, celebrate the end of her fourth trimester, and share all the beautifully jumbled reflections of a newborn mama. I know there are a lot of soon-to-be mamas out there, so listen as Grace shares tips for newborn moms and some must-have baby gear for the early days to welcome your little one in soon!
Grace is an Enneagram 7 and her MBTI is ESFP - The Entertainer!
Instagram: @graceeyun89
Blog: http://www.yourstruly-grace.com/
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Koller CommentaryJosephine Eunjee Koller: Celebrating My One Year Therapy Anniversary!This week, I challenge myself to be brave and sit down to vulnerably share reflections from my one year therapy journey thus far! I try to open up with some specific examples and "aha!" moments that revealed the layered hurts that have built within me while still protecting the space that is meant to be fully raw and exposed in just therapy. Thank you for your grace and love as you celebrate this milestone alongside me 2022-06-2948 minKoller CommentaryJoon Chong and Peter Kim: Dad Besties for the RestiesThis week, I sit down with two best friends who became first time dads during the pandemic. I invited them onto the podcast to share their reflections in adjusting to fatherhood and also the unique lens of their strong friendship with one another through many seasons of life. We talked for nearly 2 hours as they reflected on their deep love for each other, their wives, their kids, and how this new identity has completely changed them for the better. While these two just became dads and the journey ahead is still vast and mighty, listening to them honor their...2022-06-141h 43Koller CommentaryJane Park: Intentionally Parenting My Kids Into Their AAPI IdentityI can’t believe I got to (virtually) meet Jane Park on the podcast! This week I sit down with her and discuss her journey from establishing herself as a successful professional, to balancing life as a working mom, to making the tough decision to stay home with her kids, to ultimately finding her groove as a TikTok Momfluencer with over 3.5 million followers.
Jane is a digital content creator and mom of two based in Seattle. A former TV news reporter, Jane stumbled onto TikTok at the height of the pandemic, where she shares relatable parenting joys and w...2022-05-311h 12Koller CommentarySharon Kim: Real Talk: Mental Health for Korean Americans(Content Warning: This episode contains mention of suicidal ideation, self-harm, and sexual abuse while discussing journeys through mental illness)
As many of you know, May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This week, I invited Sharon Kim onto the podcast to discuss her own mental health and illness journey and her passionate involvement in bringing awareness and bridging the gap for better mental health access for Korean Americans. Sharon serves as the Executive Director at Mustard Seed Generation (MSG), a nonprofit organization that exists to lower mental health barriers in the Korean American community. She was born in P...2022-05-1757 minKoller CommentaryLily Kim: My Pruning Story for His Greater GloryThis week, I got to sit down with Lily Kim as she reflected on her resilient journey from witnessing her parents' divorce at a young age, entering motherhood as a teenager, and allowing herself to be pruned and pulled to come back full circle to experience a redeeming Love. Lily's story is an inspiring one of surrender, redemption, and hope even in your darkest moments, and I am so grateful that she chose to be vulnerable on the pod with me in this episode. Listen in as you hear her lived experiences and even reflect on your own trials...2022-05-031h 26Koller CommentaryKollerKrew: We Survived our Hardest Year of Marriage!This week, I invite my husband, Matt, onto the pod to reflect upon our past year of marriage as our 4th anniversary comes up at the end of the month! It's easy for both of us to say that this year was the absolute hardest year of marriage, oftentimes leaving us in despair and hopelessness at what our future looked like. We take time to reflect on the struggles that led to this point, how it affected us personally, and what happened to where we can actually be more in love today than we ever thought possible. Listen in...2022-04-191h 18
Koller CommentaryMina Park: This Is Your Sign to Go For It! My Journey to Crispy Chicken.This week, I got to chat with Mina Park, a creative and strategist with over 10 years of experience in entertainment and marketing. In 2018, she co-founded a social media agency called Crispy Chicken, securing MTV as their first client. Mina has created content that has garnered hundreds of millions of views online and has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur and AdWeek. Listen in to hear Mina reflect on her journey that led up to this point, the joys and struggles of starting her own business, and tips to stay creative in this field!
Mina's MBTI is INFJ...2022-04-051h 14
Koller CommentaryDr. Monica Chung: Breaking Barriers as a Woman of Color in HealthcareIn this week's episode, I chat with Monica Chung, M.D., on her 11 year journey to soon becoming an attending! Dr. Chung is a board-certified OB/GYN. She completed her residency training at University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, Texas in 2020. She moved to Houston, Texas, where she is currently training as a Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) specialist to gain experience in the diagnosis and treatment of infertility.
Monica takes pride in being a second generation Korean American and is extremely close with her family. She is the third of four daughters and considers her sisters h...2022-03-221h 09
Koller CommentaryGrace Yun: My Journey to MotherhoodHello and welcome to Koller Commentary with the Korean Community! In this week's debut episode, I am honored to sit down with Grace Yun as she recounts her resilient journey towards motherhood. Grace and her husband, Darrin, have really encountered trial after trial, and while the path was far from smooth, they are so incredibly excited to get to welcome Baby Boy Yun into their home in April 2022! Listen in as you hear how they walked through an early cancer barrier, multiple fertility treatments, a miscarriage, and more to get to this point today.
Grace currently heads u...2022-03-081h 19
Koller CommentaryKoller Commentary Relaunch: Rebuilding JeongWelcome back to Koller Commentary with your host, Eunjee Koller! I am a Texas mama that loves to bring deep connections into my relationships and larger communities. That's why I wanted to relaunch this podcast with a more defined vision: Koller Commentary...with the Korean Community! We’ll dive into topics that cover career paths, mental health journeys, and the journey of struggle, redemption, processing, and hope. Together I believe the unique experiences many of us have carried can create a space to ignite inspiration, connection, and healing.
Pull up a seat and listen in as my hus...2022-03-0635 min
Koller CommentaryExploring the Enneagram in Family, ChingleBells EditionHello and Happy New Year's to you all! In this episode, Eunjee hosts her entire family on the pod to discuss the Enneagram in the lens of family! While we are far from Enneagram experts, this was such a rich time to create space for discussion and room for greater understanding of one another. We reflected on our journey and initial reactions to our type results, early memories of our type playing out in childhood, how it shows in our family today, and so many fun nuggets in between. I am incredibly grateful for a family who took time...2022-01-081h 08
Koller CommentaryExploring the Enneagram in Marriage Pt. 2We continue our conversation with Andrew (Enneagram 9w8) and Sarah (Enneagram 3w4) as they reflect on how using their enneagram types together has shaped them as they lead their House Church, navigate through family dynamics with their relatives, and give advice on being married to each other's types. It was so much fun to talk hours (literally) about the Enneagram, and we can't wait to have them back on the pod soon! Eunjoy ~
Co-Hosts: Eunjee Koller and Won Hee Lee
Guests: Andrew and Sarah Cha (@simplyyenni, simplyyenni.com)2021-12-1952 minKoller CommentaryExploring the Enneagram in Marriage Pt. 1Eunjee and Won Hee are excited to dive deeper into the enneagram by exploring how they work in marriage. We are joined by Andrew and Sarah Cha who utilized the Enneagram early on in their marriage to navigate personal growth, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, and so much more. Eunjee had a blast learning from the couple while Won Hee felt deeply seen by his fellow Enneagram 9 friend.
Stay tuned for a Part 2 to this conversation coming soon! Eunjoy~
Co-Hosts: Eunjee Koller and Won Hee Lee
Guests: Andrew Cha and Sarah Paik Cha (@simplyyenni, sim...2021-12-1852 min
Koller CommentaryWhat Are Our Enneagrams?Eunjee and Won Hee are back for a new series - wait for it - the Enneagram! Join us as we dive into what the enneagram is exactly, explore the nine types and layered complexities that make it so fun to learn about, and reveal our personal types and how that plays into our own friendship. We share some endearing words, and Eunjee makes it uncomfortable by making Won Hee share "feedback" on how Eunjee can improve. LOL. Grab a drink or listen on your commute to work! Eunjoy!! Resources used: @yourenneagramcoach Enneagram tests: https://assessment.yourenneagramcoach.com/ https://ww...2021-11-1251 minKoller CommentaryThe Story of a FriendEunjee, Won Hee, and Matt get to hear the life story of our friend, Nathan Chang! As we celebrate Easter Weekend, we got to to listen to Nathan's story and reflect on how God weaves himself throughout our lives, even when we don't know what's happening.
Co-Host: Josephine Eunjee Koller
Co-Host: Won Hee Lee
Co-Host: Matt Koller
Guest: Nathan Chang
Audio Engineer: Jun Hee Lee2021-04-031h 06Koller CommentaryCross Cultural MarriagesWon Hee invites Eunjee and Matt to be on the other side as guests along with, Peter and Kat Kim. We sit down to reflect on how different cultures have played a role in our dating to marriage relationships. Boy has it been tough at times, but the takeaways are worth it! Join the crew as we invite you to reflect on your own relationships and maybe even make that step towards that special someone ;)
Co Host: Eunjee Koller
Co Host: Won Hee Lee
Co Host: Matt Koller
Special Guest: Katherine Kim
Special Guest: Peter Kim
Audio Engineer: Jun Hee L...2021-03-131h 07Koller CommentaryRacial ReflectionsEunjee, Won Hee, and Matty sit down and reflect on their racial identity and how they experienced blatant racism but also subtle microagressions as Asian Americans. With the recent events of awareness towards AAPI hate crimes, we found it important to sit down and start the conversation somewhere. How can we process things that we have kept suppressed for so long?
This was definitely just a starting point, but we’re hopeful for more reflections to come over time.
Co Host: Eunjee Koller
Co Host: Won Hee Lee
Co Host: Matt Koller
Audio Engineer: Jun Hee Lee2021-02-2751 minKoller CommentaryIdentity, Covid Series ReflectionHappy Lunar New Year (Seollal), everybody! We are so grateful for the amazing guests we had on the show two weeks ago. We wanted to come forth and practice vulnerability on how covid affected us these past 11 months. Thank you for your grace as you listen 2021-02-1246 minKoller CommentaryIdentity, Pastoring during CovidWe end the Covid Edition of our Identity series with the core value that is most important to us, faith as followers of Christ. We interview Pastor Peter of Seven Mile Road Houston who shares his insight and experience as he navigates pastoring a church during these unprecedented times. It might be his vulnerability from the start or his mind blowing use of imagery, but this one really convicted both Won Hee and I during and even after.
Pour yourself a drink and take some time to listen to this one with an open heart.
Co-Host: Josephine Eunjee Koller
Co-Host: Wo...2021-01-3051 minKoller CommentaryIdentity, (Health)care during CovidWe interviewed our house church shepherd, Dr. Ryan Le, who has been serving on the front lines as an internal medicine (med peds) resident. Listen as he made time to sit down and process these last 10 months, share some insight on what he saw in the hopsitals, and how he pulls into all his identities to move forward in this time. Then stay on to hear from our namderful recurring guest, Alex, as he shares his experience having covid early on and how he took this time to grow mentally, relationally, and denalily.
Grab a cup of coffee and join u...2021-01-2755 minKoller CommentaryIdentity, Education during CovidWe get to hear from a brave high school student and the powerful perspectives of two amazing teachers whose experiences challenged us to be more intentional with our words. These are necessary conversations, and we hope you "appreciate" them as much as we did!
Co-Host: Josephine Eunjee Koller
Co-Host: Won Hee Lee
Guest: Stephen Kim
Guest: Chris Hua
Guest: Jessica Chi2021-01-231h 14Koller CommentaryIdentity, What's in a Name?Join in as we practice externally processing the journey behind our name today :) What does your name mean to you?
Co-Host: Josephine Eunjee Koller
Co-Host: Won Hee Lee
Guest: Alex Nam2021-01-1634 minKoller CommentaryWelcome! Anyoung :)It's finally HAPPENING! Grab a drink and get to know a little about us with some intriguing introductions and amazing affirmations :)
Co-Host: Josephine Eunjee Koller
Co-Host: Won Hee Lee
Guest: Matt Koller
Guest: David Lee2020-12-2626 min