Hyeseung Song - The Only Not-So-Perfect Asian Girl In The Room

Sep 24, 2024

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In this episode of 'The Only One in the Room,' host Laura Cathcart Robbins interviews Hyeseung Song, a first-generation Korean painter, and author of 'Docile: Memoirs of a Not So Perfect Asian Girl.' Hyeseung shares her experiences growing up under the pressures of the model minority myth and societal expectations and how she ultimately found solace and unconditional self-expression through art. The conversation delves into themes of mental health, cultural identity, and the evolving definition of success, offering profound insights into Hyeseung's life story and her debut memoir. They also discuss the challenges of transitioning from a small Texas town to an affluent environment, family dynamics, and the journey of publishing her memoir. The episode highlights the importance of authenticity and self-acceptance amidst external pressures and expectations.

For More on Hyeseung Song:

Email - hyeseungs@gmail.com

Website - http://hyeseungsong.com

PUBLICIST: Shannon Hennessey, Simon & Schustershannon.hennessey@simonandschuster.com

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/hyeseungs

X:https://twitter.com/hyeseungs

Book - Docile: Memoirs of a Not-So-Perfect Asian Girl https://www.amazon.com/Docile-Memoirs-Not-So-Perfect-Asian-Girl/dp/166800366X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1XD2YOM6NGYS6&keywords=hyeseung%20song%20docile&qid=1701392504&sprefix=docile%20hyeseung%2Caps%2C76&sr=8-1

Only One In The Room:

Email: cathcartrobbins@gmail.com

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