#421: From Court Rooms To TikTok: The Korean Vegan’s Journey Of Reinvention

Dec 30, 2021

Join Joanne Lee Molinaro, a former lawyer turned viral content creator and bestselling author, as she shares her incredible journey from courtrooms to the kitchen. She discusses the liberating shift to a creative career during quarantine and how her authentic storytelling resonates with millions. Joanne dives into the themes of reinvention, the emotional ties of cooking, and the power of vulnerability. Plus, hear about her favorite vegan recipes and how her upbringing shapes her culinary passion and identity.

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ANECDOTE

Joanne's Transition to Content Creation

Joanne Lee Molinaro, known as The Korean Vegan, transitioned from law to content creation.
Her videos combine vegan recipes with personal stories.

INSIGHT

Finding Your Passion

Finding your passion starts with what makes you feel safe and secure.
Extend that feeling outwards, like from family to a broader community.

INSIGHT

The Reality of Reinvention

Reinvention is not always beautiful; it can be ugly, scary, and painful.
Embrace discomfort and failure as necessary components of success.

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Talking Life And Career Transitions Over Curry

Like soooo many of us, Joanne Lee Molinaro hopped on to TikTok in July of 2020 as a way of coping with the isolation of quarantine.

But as fate would have it, a post of her making Korean braised potatoes for dinner (while her husband taught a piano lesson in the background) went viral and The Korean Vegan was officially on the map.

But it’s not just her red chili paste mushroom pasta or vegan kimchi cheese fries that gathers the masses and leaves them hankering for more.

My guest on today’s episode is no stranger to enduring (and leveraging) major life transitions… and she’s using her platform to share stories that challenge and inspire.

Joanne, a lawyer turned full-time creator and New York Times bestselling author, is a child to immigrant parents who at times found themselves in near-starvation situations in what is now known as North Korea.

She shares about this among many of her other heroic tales through her social media platforms. And with over 3.5 million fans, it’s clear that her storytelling and vulnerability are what people are craving… along with her tasty chocolate chip paht cookie recipe.

In this episode, we chat about:

Transitioning and pivoting in life and careers
The idea of reinvention and how it’s never too late in order to align with your design to create a life that lights you up
The power and influence of storytelling and vulnerability
And so much more!

Whether you find yourself in a moment of transition, you’re dreaming of making a career jump (that may or may not make sense to those around you), or you simply love a story that moves you to your core, you’re going to love my conversation with Joanne.

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