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Seoul-ful Sisters
by Claire Yura Kim
Every week, I share stories from remarkable women whose journeys offer motivation, relatability, and practical insight—whether you’re a high school senior like me, a graduate student finding your path, or a seasoned professional. Through live interviews conducted in English, Korean, and even French, I strive to capture candid, personal, humorous, and deeply engaging conversations. You’ll hear experiences you may never have imagined: the hard truths of being a female venture capitalist, the behind-the-scenes realities of launching a French-Korean fusion restaurant, and actionable advice on balancing a demanding legal career with motherhood. From business, law, cinema, perfumery, and fashion to writing and beyond, Seoulful Sisters is here to satisfy your curiosity about how today’s emerging female leaders are changing the world—one bold step at a time.
Episodes
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Ep 34: Being A Supermom
Welcome back to this week's episode! We're joined by Olivia Ih, calling in all the way from Paris. Olivia is the definition of a supermom: she's MC'd at renowned global events, taught French to Korean diplomats, raised three children, and competes at a near-professional level in golf, all while...
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Ep 33: On Brands, Balance, and Being
had the privilege of sitting down with designer, artist, creative director, CEO—and the many other roles she seamlessly takes on—Kelita Choi, founder of Kelita & Co., one of Korea’s most renowned branding studios. I’ve never heard anyone explain brands and branding quite the way she does. Like...
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Ep 32: Journeying from Google to Disney
Welcome back to this week's episode with Nayeon Kim from Seoul, Korea. What does it look like to go from Google's YouTube to the Magic Kingdom — and do it all from Seoul? Nayeon, Executive Director of Public Policy at Disney Korea, joins me in Seoulful Sisters to talk about power, policy, and...
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Ep 31: Plus 8, Plus Community
Welcome back to Episode 32! This week I sat down with Haelim Jun, founder of Plus 8, for one of those conversations that goes everywhere — in the best way. We kick things off with the origin story of Plus 8: what it is, why she built it, and the community of women she had in mind from the very...
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Ep 30: Power of Listening
Welcome to Episode 30—and happy Easter to those who celebrate! Today’s guest is M&A advisor Yongmin Kwon. Unlike many of my previous guests, Yongmin is based in the Netherlands, while most of her family remains in her hometown of South Korea. As an accomplished, tenacious, and deeply empathetic...
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Ep 29: The Queen of Labor & Laughter
Welcome back to Episode 29—and thank you so much for your patience over the past couple of weeks. I’m so excited to be back on schedule :) Today’s guest is Hyunsoo Yang, Director at the Ministry of Labor, currently seconded to the Blue House. In her professional role, she works at the center of...
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Ep 28: Chase the Hustle & Lead with the Heart
Welcome to episode 28! I hope Valentine's week went splendidly for everyone! In this inspiring conversation, I sit down with Sora Lee, founder of Hustle & Heart, a women’s wellness brand, and Kurated Agency, a platform connecting large Korean beauty brands to U.S. markets. As a pioneering female...
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Ep 27: Moon's Mindset Mattered!
Hi all! Welcome back to episode 27! Thank you for being patient with me last week:) In Episode 27, I sit down with Dr. Moon to talk about the messy, non-linear journey that brought her here. From growing up as a Korean American immigrant and constantly moving schools to getting into Cornell,...
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Ep 26: Her Opening Journey
Hi everyone! Welcome back to Episode 26. I’m so excited to introduce today’s guest, Ms. Eunhae Kang, the youngest C-level executive at Korea’s KG Mobility Group. Not only is Ms. Kang the youngest to hold this highest-ranking senior position, but she is also one of the few women at the executive...
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Ep 25: "Becoming" with Jiwon Kang
Hey everyone! I can’t believe we’ve already reached Episode 25. And guess who’s joining me today? Another incredible working mom practicing M&A law in South Korea—surprise, surprise! 😊 We love powerful lawyers and mothers here on Seoulful Sisters. Ms. Kang is a senior partner with over a decade…
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Ep 24: A "Judge-y" Artist's Journey in Law
Welcome back to this week's episode! Thank you for being patient with me last week. I appreciate all your support:) She’s not your ordinary judge. She’s a talented artist, a mother of two college-aged boys, a devoted best friend to a mini poodle, and a staunch believer in the mantra: “Try...
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Ep 23: Choosing the Non-linear Path
Happy New Year! I can’t believe we’ve made it to 2026. Thank you all for supporting me and Seoulful Sisters throughout 2025—I truly can’t put into words how grateful I am 🤍 To kick off the new year strong, I’m so excited to welcome Natalie Huh, a trial lawyer based in Silicon Valley. Her path to...
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Ep 22: Take the Leap with Hannah Oh
Welcome back, everyone, to episode 22! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and an overall restful, happy end to the year. I want to thank you guys for supporting Seoulful Sisters' growth. Each one of you truly means a lot to me:) In today's episode, I sit down with Hannah Oh—founder of Article...
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Ep 21: "Honest"-ly Redefining K-Jewelry
Welcome back to Episode 21! I’m so excited to welcome Ms. Choi, CEO of Honest Seoul, a luxury jewelry brand creating lab-grown diamond pieces both online and offline. What began as a single visit to Jongno Street—an antique district in Seoul brimming with master craftspeople—sparked her vision to...
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Ep 20: Nina & Claire Got Good News!
Welcome back to episode 20! If you've been here since day one, thank you for sticking with me, and if you're new, it won't hurt to stay:) I promise! In this episode, I sit down for an insightful and grounding conversation with Nina Clarke, host of Nina’s Got Good News, an Emmy Award–winning...
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Ep 19: The Creator of Scent-ful K-Heroes
Welcome back to Episode 19! Today, I sit down for a truly one-of-a-kind conversation with Hani Oh, the founder and perfumer behind Heroes of Korea—a niche fragrance brand that brings Korean historical figures to life through scent. From her earliest spark of inspiration to the creative process...
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Ep 18: Medicine & Venture Capital Meet, Thanks to One Working mom
Welcome back to episode 18! Today, I have a very special guest, Moon YeoJung, Korea's first doctor-turned investor (and working mom), who has carved out a career that refuses to stay in just one lane. She opens up about her transition from treating patients to evaluating startups, and the fears,...
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Ep 17: The Girl Behind The Lab Coat
In this episode of Seoulful Sisters, I sit down with Maggie Ding, a current freshman at Duke University studying Biomedical Engineering and Computer Science. Maggie opens up about the transition from high school to college—from finding community, managing workload, filling up her free time, to...
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Ep 16: A Creative Engineer's Take: Designing A Life You Love
We’re back with Episode 16! In this episode, I had an absolute blast chatting with Emily Liu, a Berkshire School and Dartmouth College graduate who’s now working in biomedical engineering. From founding her high school’s first thrift store, Swap Shop, to co-leading Dartmouth’s Humanitarian...
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Ep 15: From Judge to Professor, Women in law!
Hey everyone! Welcome to Episode 15! I want to start by sincerely apologizing for missing last week’s upload and thanking you all for your patience. I’m truly honored to welcome Professor Nak Hee Hyun, who currently teaches Civil Procedure at Sungkyunkwan University in Seoul, South Korea. As a...
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Ep 14: Her Voice in the Public Sphere
Welcome back to Episode 14, where I have a fresh, French-infused conversation with Park Chung-Ah, Senior Program Manager of the OECD Asia State-Owned Enterprise Governance Program. We talk about everything from how subtle cultural norms shape policy implementation to how being trilingual…
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Ep 13: Baking Joy and French Desserts with Lee Juyeon
Today, I’m joined by Lee Juyeon, the owner of Leepicheep—a charming French-inspired bakery in Seoul known for its homemade, organic creations like tigres (small almond butter cake filled with chocolate), apple pies, and vegetable quiches. Built on the belief that desserts can be just as…
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Ep 12: Life in Full Swing!
It’s time for Episode 12! I never imagined I’d get the chance to sit down with a former world champion in women’s golf — but here I am with none other than Ryu Soyeon. As fierce and competitive as she was on the course, Soyeon reveals a side of herself that’s calm, grounded, and deeply self-aware…
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Ep 11: AMSR, not ASMR!
In Episode 11, I chat with April Burch, who leads Berkshire’s Advanced Math and Science Research Program, about her own academic background and current experience as a teacher. From guiding bright, eager high school researchers to reflecting on her own journey as a woman in STEM, April reminds us...
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Ep 10: Who Doesn't Love An All-Inclusive Gummy Vitamin?
I’m thrilled to be joined by Kim Sun-Kyung, the visionary CEO and founder of Wicked Lab—a brand redefining inner beauty and health with fun, innovative gummy vitamins for all ages. One simple thought sparked her journey: “Since we all have to take vitamins anyway, why not make the process...
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Ep 9: Turning Ideas Into Cinema
Welcome back! Thank you for being patient with me over the past weeks. I'm so happy to be back. In this episode, I sit down with screenwriter Kim Soo-hyun (김수현), who is currently developing the feature film Sati. We talk about her journey from working as an assistant director on sets to crafting...
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Ep 8: The K-Culture Boom
Welcome back to the 8th episode of Seoulful Sisters! Today, I’m joined by Yesun Shin, who leads global business development at MAKESTAR — a rising K-POP commerce platform. While K-pop and K-culture’s explosive rise may seem sudden, it’s anything but. For decades, Korea has been shaping the global...
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Ep 7: Summer-ly Taste!
It’s Episode 7 of Seoulful Sisters! I’m beyond excited to be joined by Summer Lee—a journalist, chef, restaurant owner, sommelier, and food event MC. Wearing many hats with grace, Summer opens up about the exhilarating and fulfilling aspects of her career, while also sharing some of the…
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Ep 6: Baliness, A Wellness Method for Life
Today, I’m joined by Kim Jin-Hee, the founder and director of the Baliness Method in South Korea. Baliness is not your typical massage or physiotherapy—it’s a philosophy, a lifestyle, and a path to deep healing and restoration. By using the feet instead of hands to deliver rhythmic vibrations to...
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Ep 5: Lawyer, Mother, and Self
Welcome back to Episode 5 of Seoulful Sisters! Today, Stephanie Kim, a partner at Shin & Kim, one of Korea's leading law firms, shares her story of immigrating to the United States and becoming a successful partner with two children. From addressing her struggles with racism as a first grader in...
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Ep 4: Coping With Mental Health As A Gen Z
Thank you to all for being patient with this episode! In today's conversation, I'm joined by Cho Eul-Ah, a psychiatrist from Seongnam Medical Center, who shares insights on the importance of teenage mental health. Adolescence is by far the most formative years in life, making it critical to…
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Ep 3: A Working Mom's "Juice-y" Adventure
It's been one of the hottest weeks all summer, not just here in Seoul, South Korea, but around the world. What better way to refresh ourselves with a cleansing talk with the CEO of "Edit Me," a working mom running a smoothie business producing innovative, mouth-watering, gut-healthy juices. Mrs.…
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Ep 2: Gigi's Guide to Wellness
We're right back with episode 2, accompanied by Gigi, a rising wellness influencer who recently moved to Bali, Indonesia! In this episode, Gigi shares how barre and fitness filled the void she had felt for so long. She reveals numerous ways that we, like herself, can healthily reap the benefits…
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Ep 1: Serang Chung's Passion for Writing
Welcome to the first episode of Seoul-ful Sisters! Today, Serang Chung, a renowned South Korean female author, is joining me to share her journey to becoming and embodying the title "a writer." From discussing the first spark that set her flame to giving uplifting advice for aspiring writers,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Every week, I share stories from remarkable women whose journeys offer motivation, relatability, and practical insight—whether you’re a high school senior like me, a graduate student finding your path, or a seasoned professional. Through live interviews conducted in English, Korean, and even French, I strive to capture candid, personal, humorous, and deeply engaging conversations. You’ll hear experiences you may never have imagined: the hard truths of being a female venture capitalist, the behind-the-scenes realities of launching a French-Korean fusion restaurant, and actionable advice on balancing a demanding legal career with motherhood. From business, law, cinema, perfumery, and fashion to writing and beyond, Seoulful Sisters is here to satisfy your curiosity about how today’s emerging female leaders are changing the world—one bold step at a time.
HOSTED BY
Claire Yura Kim
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Every week, I share stories from remarkable women whose journeys offer motivation, relatability, and practical insight—whether you’re a high school senior like me, a graduate student finding your path, or a seasoned professional. Through live interviews conducted in English, Korean, and even...
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