Speaking portfolio.

“Inspiring”, “articulate”, and “intriguing” are a few descriptors that people have associated with my brand of public speaking. My style is equal parts polish plus personality. I consider my words carefully and leave space for improvisation. The result is usually impactful.

 

Across the Lines.

In this episode, I discuss growing up in the Midwest as a Korean adoptee and talk about how perception and reality have shaped my life’s narrative being Asian in American society.

Recorded in December 2020.

Love’s Everyday Radius.

In this episode of the Hoffman Institute’s podcast, I open up about personal change and talk about topics including being adopted, struggling to raise venture capital, and choosing positivity.

Recorded in August 2020.

 

Where we buy,

In this episode, “Batch Turns For-Sale Homes into Retail Stores,” I join James Cook, the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL, to discuss the possibilities of turning homes into mini-stores.

Recorded in July 2019.

Financially Speaking.

In this episode, “Standing out in today's retail climate,” I reflect on opening a Hudson Yards showroom location to enhance Batch’s ability to succeed in “contextual commerce.”

Recorded in May 2019.

 

Stance.

In this episode, “Outnumbered in Silicon Valley,” I join Chrystal Genesis to discuss sexual harassment and the staggering lack of women and people of color working in tech.

Recorded in July 2017.

 

Select engagements

In addition to granting podcast interviews and media appearances, I have experience with on-stage interviews, conference panels, and keynote addresses.

Topics I’ve previously spoken on have included: retail innovation, experiential retail, real estate re-purposing, venture capital, entrepreneurship, and #MeToo. I enjoy speaking with and mentoring college students with career aspirations in investing and company creation.

I’m also a member of “Visionary Voices,” a collective of powerful women representing all-things startups and Silicon Valley.

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Keynotes

  • Silicon Valley Bank “Emerging Leaders Series” March 21, 2019

  • Press Democrat “Women in Conversation” March 20, 2018

  • Self Made Women “How to Start an Offline Business” March 16, 2018


Panels


Fireside Chats

  • Future Stores Conference, June 7, 2019

  • ICSC RECon, May 20, 2019

  • Notre Dame Day, April 22, 2018