Michelle Li

Michelle Li, TV anchor and the Very Asian Foundation co-founder, discusses the Very Asian movement, empowering AANHPI communities. She shares her experience as a Korean adoptee, her support for adoptees, and authoring a children's book on Korean food. The podcast also covers the progress of the Very Asian Foundation and the importance of validating adoptees' emotions.

Michelle Li, an award-winning journalist and co-founder of the Very Asian Foundation, talks about introducing children to Asian cuisine through her debut children's book 'A Very Asian Guide to Korean Food'. She discusses her personal journey as an Asian adoptee, the challenges she faced growing up, and her passion for journalism. Michelle also shines a light on Asian experiences and advocacy, shares her deep connection to Korean food and culture, and emphasizes the importance of representation in media. She discusses the projects and initiatives of the Variation Foundation, including micro grants for career pivoters and the Maybook project for Asian American representation.