Where were you born and raised? Santa Ana, CA.
What is your heritage? I’m a 2nd generation Korean immigrant.
How long have you worked at MOTHER? Almost 2 1⁄2 years!
What is your proudest achievement? So much thought goes into the storytelling of each drop, whether it’s a new seasonal delivery or a capsule collection. I’ve really loved helping to convey those stories through our capsule collections on the site, but it’s truly a team effort!
What’s the best advice your mother gave you? Growing up it was “always stay proactive.” But lately, she always reminds me that it’s important to pause and take some moments for myself since life keeps moving forward. I think it’s nice that as we both age, her perspective changes as does her advice.
If you could share one piece of advice with your younger self, what would it be and why? Relax, you’re not actually a loser! Can you tell I spent a lot of years stewing on way too many insecurities?
Why is International Women’s Day important to you? Apart from all of the cool, talented women in my life that I’m so grateful for, it’s also a reminder that it wasn’t too long ago when women weren’t fully valued in many communities. So there’s an importance in celebrating and giving platforms to groups of people, no matter how large or small the demographic, who have been or continue to be undervalued and under-supported in our communities.