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Scott Talks to Hyeseung Song
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The Only One in the Room host Laura Cathcart Robbins is joined by HyeseungSong, a first-generation Korean American artist and author. Today’s interview explores themes of living in the 'shoulds,' navigating college life, the model minority myth, mental health, and the pursuit of success. Hyeseung shares her experiences growing up as an Asian American immigrant, dealing with conditional love, and hiding her family's imperfections. She discusses the pressure to excel academically and the impact of societal expectations on her mental health. Hyeseung also talks about finding solace and self-expression through art and the importance of unconditional love for oneself and others.She shares her journey of finding an identity outside of the model minority myth and healing from mental illness through art. The conversation also touches on the cultural expectations placed on first-generation immigrants and the struggle to be authentic in a society that values perfection. Haesung's book, 'Docile: Memoirs of a Not-So-Perfect Asian Girl,' delves into these themes and aims to bring awareness and understanding to the struggles faced by Asian Americans.
For More on Hyeseung Song:
• Email - hyeseungs@gmail.com
• Website - http://hyeseungsong.com
• PUBLICIST: Shannon Hennessey, Simon & Schustershannon.hennessey@simonandschuster.comInstagram: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
• Website: http://www.theonlyonepod.com/
• Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2P3sYOA
• iTunes: https://apple.co/2UUZ04Y
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOnlyOneintheRoomPodcast
• Instagram: instagram.com/theonlyoneintheroom
• X: https://x.com/TheOnlyOnePodc1
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheOnlyOneInTheRoomPodcast/
• TikTok: tiktok.com/@theonlyoneintheroom
• Patreon: patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast
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Manage episode 441929872 series 2712766
The Only One in the Room host Laura Cathcart Robbins is joined by HyeseungSong, a first-generation Korean American artist and author. Today’s interview explores themes of living in the 'shoulds,' navigating college life, the model minority myth, mental health, and the pursuit of success. Hyeseung shares her experiences growing up as an Asian American immigrant, dealing with conditional love, and hiding her family's imperfections. She discusses the pressure to excel academically and the impact of societal expectations on her mental health. Hyeseung also talks about finding solace and self-expression through art and the importance of unconditional love for oneself and others.She shares her journey of finding an identity outside of the model minority myth and healing from mental illness through art. The conversation also touches on the cultural expectations placed on first-generation immigrants and the struggle to be authentic in a society that values perfection. Haesung's book, 'Docile: Memoirs of a Not-So-Perfect Asian Girl,' delves into these themes and aims to bring awareness and understanding to the struggles faced by Asian Americans.
For More on Hyeseung Song:
• Email - hyeseungs@gmail.com
• Website - http://hyeseungsong.com
• PUBLICIST: Shannon Hennessey, Simon & Schustershannon.hennessey@simonandschuster.comInstagram: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
• Website: http://www.theonlyonepod.com/
• Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2P3sYOA
• iTunes: https://apple.co/2UUZ04Y
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOnlyOneintheRoomPodcast
• Instagram: instagram.com/theonlyoneintheroom
• X: https://x.com/TheOnlyOnePodc1
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheOnlyOneInTheRoomPodcast/
• TikTok: tiktok.com/@theonlyoneintheroom
• Patreon: patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast
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