I Feel That Way Too BONUS: Live Recording At San Francisco Human Rights Summit
Jul 8, 2025
In this live recording, Michelle Meow, a longtime LGBTQ advocate and host of the Michelle Meow Show, interviews Michelle MiJung Kim. They dive into the journey of launching the podcast, discussing the emotional toll of sunsetting Kim's DEI company, Awaken. Topics include the intersection of identity and activism in a corporate world, the challenges of discussing uncomfortable truths, and the importance of community support. The conversation emphasizes the need for open communication, especially in navigating diverse political beliefs and fostering hope in tumultuous times.
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Michelle's Activist Journey
- Michelle MiJung Kim shared her journey from South Korea to working in corporate diversity and inclusion before starting her podcast.
- She recounted burnout and depression leading her to sunset her company and create a more humanizing social justice platform.
Podcast as Emotional Space
- Michelle highlights social media's rapid cycle of trauma as violent and exhausting.
- Podcasts provide space to emote in one's own voice and fill gaps mainstream media overlooks.
Use Questions to Connect
- Ask existential questions that resonate broadly, regardless of political stance, to connect with others.
- Use genuine curiosity to open dialogue about difficult feelings and value differences.
