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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