About The Episode
Authentic As F*ck is a podcast all about storytelling. I have conversations with entrepreneurs, authors, public speakers, influencers, and creators, hear their stories, and how these stories shaped the person.
So thrilled to share Episode 95 of AAF podcast: How Joanne Molinaro’s Took Smart Risks To Become A Bestselling Author. Tune in for a captivating conversation on entrepreneurship and storytelling.
With over 5 million fans spread across her social media platforms, New York Times best-selling author Joanne Molinaro, a.k.a The Korean Vegan, has appeared on The Food Network, CBS Saturday Morning, ABC’s Live with Kelly and Ryan, The Today Show, PBS, and The Rich Roll Podcast. She’s been featured in the Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, NPR, and CNN; and her debut cookbook was selected as one of “The Best Cookbooks of 2021” by The New York Times and The New Yorker among others.
Chapters:
00:00:00 – Introduction to the Authentic As F*ck podcast
00:03:26 – The Influence of My Grandmother and My Korean Background
00:06:30 – The Influence of Literature in Upbringing
00:09:33 – Childhood Dreams and Career Choices
00:12:45 – Discovering a Different Path
00:15:43 – The Struggle of Setting Appropriate Goals
00:19:05 – The Fear of Uncertainty and Goallessness
00:22:17 – The Fear of Quitting Your Job
00:25:22 – Finding a Path to Pursue a Dream
00:28:51 – The Fear of Making the Wrong Decision
00:31:56 – Analyzing Potential Outcomes
00:35:06 – Shifting Focus and Setting New Goals
00:38:11 – Transitioning from Law to Entrepreneurship
00:41:07 – Overcoming a Scarcity Mentality
00:44:18 – Overcoming Ego and Competitiveness in Korean Culture
00:47:28 – The Strength in Calculated Risks
00:50:31 – Building Financial Stability for Entrepreneurs
00:53:30 – Lessons Learned from Life
00:56:50 – Embracing Joy and Overcoming Fear
01:00:04 – Believing in Yourself, with Support from Others
01:02:59 – Wrapping Up the Story
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