The Korean Vegan with Joanne Molinaro

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How One Friend Changed My Entire Life. Apr 11, 2023

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A good friend once said: "I've had the most success in my life when someone close to me believed in me a little bit more than I believed in myself." In this week's episode, discover how one friend's belief in Joanne helped her land a major book deal and become a best-selling author.

Enter here to win a copy of Crying in H Mart and to read about Joanne's recent visit with Michelle Zauner.

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Defeating Self-Doubt with Kim-Julie Hansen. Apr 04, 2023

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Joanne unwinds the many riveting tales of author and Best of Vegan creator, Kim-Julie Hansen, including why she left home before finishing high-school and how she became convinced to go vegan after writing an essay on why veganism was stupid.

Book Giveaway! Enter for a chance to win a copy of Kim-Julie Hansen's new book, Best of Vegan, AND The Korean Vegan Cookbook.

Connect with Kim-Julie Hansen
IG: @bestofvegan
IG: @veganreset
IG: @kimjuliehansen
Website: Best of Vegan

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The Korean Vegan Kollective
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The Benefits of Vulnerability. Mar 28, 2023

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"I was horrifically embarrassed, corked my tears with a watery laugh and changed the subject; but, there was something inexplicably soothing about being with another Korean woman, who perhaps could understand, without having to be told, the immensity of both my shame and my grief."

Joanne reflects on her own vulnerability. Plus, dreams suffused with the fellowship of Lake Shore Drive traffic in this week’s "Parting Thoughts."

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The Korean Vegan Website
The Korean Vegan Kollective
The Korean Vegan Cookbook
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Getting Vulnerable with Dylan Lemay Mar 21, 2023

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With a social media following that numbers 15 million strong, Dylan Lemay is much more than the "ice cream guy." In today's episode, Joanne peels back the layers to uncover the secret to Dylan's enormous success.

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The Korean Vegan Website
The Korean Vegan Kollective
The Korean Vegan Cookbook
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EP 37: I have no talent. Mar 14, 2023

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"As the needle inched closer to 'Almost-Probably-Very-Likely,' a veritable avalanche of support threatened to smother me. But even so, if someone had asked me, 'Are you ready?' In all honesty, I would have answered…"

Inspired by last week’s episode, Joanne looks back on her own life and examines whether or not she felt ready to make the big change. Plus, finding your special talent in “Ask Joanne.”

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The Korean Vegan Website
The Korean Vegan Kollective
The Korean Vegan Cookbook
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Are You Ready? With Nemanja Golubović. Mar 07, 2023

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Meet Nemanja Golubović, founder and owner of Kale My Name, one of the most acclaimed plant-based restaurants in the country. Nemanja opened the doors to Kale My Name only five years after emigrating to the U.S. from his home country of Montenegro. He was only 30 years old and had worked his way up from restaurant host, to server, to the general manager of a moderately successful restaurant in Chicago's Loop. When asked what inspired him to start his own business, he answered, "I knew I was ready."

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The Korean Vegan Kollective
The Korean Vegan Cookbook
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Ask Joanne: Should I Quit Law School? Feb 28, 2023

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Last week, we talked about the “last straw,” and how in the case of Amy Porterfield, it propelled her to make a radical change in her career. This week, Jamie asks Joanne whether she should make the change before she even really gets started.

Have a question? Ask Joanne

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The Korean Vegan Website
The Korean Vegan Kollective
The Korean Vegan Cookbook
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The Last Straw with Amy Porterfield. Feb 21, 2023

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Meet Amy Porterfield, a multimillion-dollar entrepreneur, podcast host, online marketing educator, and author. Her new book, Two Weeks Notice, offers personal anecdotes and strategies to empower aspiring entrepreneurs to leave their 9 to 5. In today's episode, she opens up about her early career, childhood, and how her decision to choose courage over confidence led her to create an 8-figure business with 50,000+ students, 49 million+ podcast downloads, and 20+ employees, all managed on a 32-hour workweek.

Episode 34: The Last Straw
Prologue: 00:00
Interview: 11:20
Parting Thoughts: 1:22:58

Amy Porterfield in Forbes

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Podcast

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The Korean Vegan Kollective
The Korean Vegan Cookbook
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Ask Joanne

My Trip to Italy and New Year’s Resolutions. Dec 31, 2022

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In her last podcast of 2022, Joanne recaps her recent visit to Italy and the ensuing holidays with her family, and reveals how both of these things shaped her resolutions for 2023. Plus, the new Korean Vegan Kollective, and a warm and sunny SoCal Christmas.

Use promo code TKV2023 to save $30 on The Korean Vegan Kollective.

For a written version of this podcast, including photos from Rome and Florence, click here.

Updates & Random Things
What I'm Watching: Dear My Friends and Navalny
What I'm Listening To: One Life One Chance Podcast
The University of Illinois Cooking Event rescheduled for February 24, 2023. Stay Tuned!