Ahrom Kim, PhD, is a 1.25 generation Korean immigrant, UX researcher, educator, former biology professor, and working mom. In this episode, she shares her journey from Korea to the U.S., her pivot from academia to tech, and how she's learned to navigate parenting and professional life with a growth mindset. We talk about why trusting a child’s natural curiosity can lead to greater success than chasing perfect grades—and how cultural expectations around achievement are evolving.🎧 Listen for insights on:Bridging Korean and American education systemsCareer reinvention across disciplinesParenting without pressureGrowth mindset in work and life#Podcast #Take1.5 #AhromKim #KoreanAmerican #Parenting #UXResearch #GrowthMindset #ImmigrantStories #CareerPivot #WomenInTech#koreanamericanstory
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