The [Inclusion] Conversation - Celebrating AANHPIHM with Jenna Lee Kim

<p><strong>Welcome to The [Inclusion] Conversation Podcast!</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Today we hear from our host, Grace Yung Foster and our guest, Jenna Lee Kim,  an American, transracial Korean adoptee living on Jeju Island, Korea. In this episode we explore what it means to be Asian American as a transracial Adoptee, and how we celebrate our identities while honoring that the truth of our relinquishment and loss is hard and we are also appreciative of the opportunity we have to embrace our intersectional identities. </p><p>This podcast dives into the world of work, careers, and life for Adoptees, Foster Care Alumni, our allies, parents, child welfare professionals, policy experts, and all within the Adoptee and Foster&#39;s orbit. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Jenna Lee Kim </strong>is an American, transracial Korean adoptee living on Jeju Island, Korea. In the country of her birth, she explores belonging and the intersectional identities of others. By inquiring about your story, she learns more about her own. Through community engagement and storytelling, she aims to amplify the experiences of others, foster connections, and empower adoptees navigating their journeys of discovery and truth seeking. No one travels this journey alone.</p><p>Previously, Jenna served as the first female mayor of Royersford, PA (2018–2023), worked in higher education for a decade, and holds an MS in education from Bucknell University and a writing degree from Susquehanna University.</p><p>She offers virtual workshops, 1:1 advising for transracial adoptees or their parents, and speaking engagements on intercountry adoption and identity. Her retreat, Rejuvenate on Jeju with Jenna, provides Koreans returning to Korea with a personalized day of reflection and renewal.</p><p><br></p><p>***********************</p><p><strong>In this episode, we cover:</strong> </p><p>AANHPIHM (Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month)</p><p>The transracial Adoptee experience as an Asian person</p><p>Being a Korean Adoptee expat on Jeju Island </p><p>Life transitions and reclamation as an Adoptee</p><p>Mental Health Awareness Month</p><p>The complicated reality of the birth search</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Jenna’s Links:</strong></p><p><a href="mailto:JejuWithJenna@gmail.com"><u>JejuWithJenna@gmail.com</u></a> </p><p>@mayor.jenna.explores  </p><p>Jenna’s Podcast: <a href="https://tr.ee/5cg4qAZy2H"><u>https://tr.ee/5cg4qAZy2H</u></a> </p><p><a href="http://jennaleekim.substack.com