Best Dr Sohee Jun Podcasts (2025)

1
In Between Worlds: Sherrlene on Embracing Mixed Identity, Spiritual Awakening, and Raising the Next Generation 40:13

Play Pause

10d ago40:13

40:13

I'm in conversation with Sherrlene—a modern Asian woman, entrepreneur, and spiritual seeker whose story challenges not just stereotypes but the binary boxes culture tries to place us in. Key Themes & Takeaways: Redefining Identity, Layer by Layer: Sherrlene opens up about what it was like to grow up as a half-Korean, half-African American woman—nev…

1
The Space Between Success and Happiness: Redefining Ambition, Healing Burnout, and Making Peace with Enough with Israa Nasir 1:07:08

1M ago1:07:08

1:07:08

What happens when success still feels empty? In this transformative episode of asian, like me..., Dr. Sohee Jun sits down with therapist, author, and digital mental health expert Israa Nasir to unpack the silent epidemic of toxic productivity among high-achieving women—especially those from immigrant and Asian backgrounds. Israa Nasir, the author o…

1
A Mother’s Love: Susanna Peace Lovell Through the Pain, She Found the Light and Became the Guide for Families Walking the Same Path 38:15

2M ago38:15

38:15

In this deeply moving episode, Dr. Sohee Jun sits down with Susanna Peace Lovell, author of "Your True Self is Enough Lessons Learned On My Journey Parenting a Child with Autism" for a raw conversation about motherhood, cultural identity, and finding joy amidst life's greatest challenges. Susanna shares her powerful journey raising her daughter Ari…

1
Beyond the Corner Office: How Angela Cheng Cimini Traded Corporate Success for the Gift of Time and Intentional Living 46:10

3M ago46:10

46:10

In this profound conversation, of "asian, like me..." host Dr. Sohee Jun sits down with Angela Cheng-Cimini, former Chief Human Resources Officer at Harvard Business Publishing, who made the courageous decision to step away from her career pinnacle after 30 years in HR. Prompted by witnessing friends diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, Angela shares …

1
Unapologetically Her Own: Selena Yuan on Redefining Success, Navigating Bias, and Owning Self-Identity 51:19

4M ago51:19

51:19

In this powerful episode of "asian, like me..." Dr. Sohee Jun sits down with Selena Yuan, a global talent development leader, to explore her journey of self-advocacy, embracing her greatness, and stepping into courageous conversations. From moving to the U.S. in her early twenties to becoming a respected voice in leadership and workplace dynamics, …

1
Breaking the Cycle: Eva Lin on Choosing Worthiness, Building Success, and Parenting with Intention 52:23

5M ago52:23

52:23

In this intentional episode of "asian, like me..." Dr. Sohee Jun sits down with Eva Lin, a top-selling real estate agent year after year who transformed childhood criticism into remarkable success. Eva shares her journey from being told she "wasn't good enough" to becoming Pasadena's leading realtor and a role model for her daughters. The conversat…

1
Beyond Awards: The Power of Authenticity, Mentorship and Grit in Achieving Real Success with Zeena Koda 55:58

5M ago55:58

55:58

In this compelling episode of "asian, like me..." host Dr. Sohee Jun sits down with Zeena Koda, co-founder of Asian American Collective and seasoned entertainment marketing executive. Their candid conversation dives deep into the distinction between performative advocacy and meaningful action, exploring how genuine community-building often emerges …

1
Show Up and Speak Out: How Jerry Won Transformed Crisis into Triumph in Leadership, Fatherhood and Personal Branding 1:00:05

5M ago1:00:05

1:00:05

In this layered episode of "asian, like me..." Dr. Sohee Jun welcomes Jerry Won, the first Asian male guest on the podcast. As a keynote speaker, personal branding expert, and founder of Dear Asian Americans, Jerry shares his journey from corporate life to becoming a champion for Asian American storytelling. Jerry reveals how losing his job in 2019…

1
Quiet Strength, Loud Impact: Jessica Chen on Advocacy, Communication, and the Power of Self-Promotion 53:50

6M ago53:50

53:50

In this enlightening episode of "asian, like me..." Dr. Sohee Jun welcomes Jessica Chen, global communication expert, author, and speaker who has taught over 2 million people how to sharpen their business communication skills. Jessica shares insights from her bestselling book "Smart Not Loud: How to Get Noticed at Work for All the Right Reasons," w…

1
Breaking Barriers in Beats: How Clarissa Reformina's Rhythm of Resilience and How Cultural Identity Powered Her Music Industry Success 43:09

6M ago43:09

43:09

In this inspiring episode of "asian, like me...", Dr. Sohee Jun sits down with Clarissa Reformina, a dynamic Filipina creative executive in the music industry. Through their authentic conversation, they explore how Clarissa Reformina's immigrant experience, cultural heritage, and passion for music guided her remarkable journey from freshman intern …

1
From Diapers to Deals: How Son Kim Balances Motherhood and a Thriving Career as an Angel Investor 45:01

7M ago45:01

45:01

In this episode of asian, like me..., Dr. Sohee Jun sits down with Son Kim—an operations executive, advisor, and fierce advocate for women in leadership. Together, they dive into the complexities of balancing career, motherhood, and cultural expectations, while challenging traditional norms and redefining success on their own terms. Son Kim shares …

1
Asian Like Me Premiere: Dr. Sohee Jun on Cultural Identity, Empowered Growth & Rewriting the Asian Female Narrative 18:50

9M ago18:50

18:50

In this premiere episode of asian, like me..., Dr. Sohee Jun shares her personal journey as a Korean immigrant and introduces her vision for amplifying Asian women's voices. From arriving in Phoenix, Arizona at age six without speaking English, to becoming an executive coach with a PhD in organizational psychology, Dr. Jun's story embodies the comp…

1
Finding Your Voice: Empowering Asian Women Through Radical Confidence and Representation with Sheena Yap Chan 27:51

9M ago27:51

27:51

In this episode of asian, like me..., Dr. Sohee Jun sits down with Wall Street Journal bestselling author and confidence expert Sheena Yap Chan to explore the journey of cultural identity, self-confidence, and representation for Asian women. From their shared experiences of trying to erase their Asian heritage in their youth to becoming powerful vo…

1
Episode 76: What Your Expert Witnesses Want You to Know 46:50

2y ago46:50

46:50

Join Anastasia Mazzella and Shant Karnikian as they discuss how attorneys can best utilize expert witnesses in their cases. They are joined by a highly respected expert witness in the field of neuropsychology, Dr. Dominique Kinney. In this episode, Dr. Kinney gives attorneys 6 tips on how to make the attorney-expert relationship more productive, in…

1
Episode 75: Tort Reform, Ron DeSantis, Remote Appearance, and AI 32:18

2y ago32:18

32:18

Brian and Shant discuss three hot topics in the law starting with the concern that the ability to appear in court virtually in many circumstances could be on the chopping block. COVID made remote appearances a normal occurrence and have made work done by lawyers and the courts much more efficient. But the statute that allows for remote appearances …

1
Episode 74: Starting Your Own Firm with Alexandra Steele Cooper. 39:18

2y ago39:18

39:18

In this episode Shant and Marina Pacheco connect with Alexandra Steele Cooper about what it’s like to go out on your own and start a new firm. Alexandra spent several years at a large firm as a trial lawyer before starting her own firm, Steele Cooper Law where she focuses on personal injury and employment law. She has recovered tens of millions of …

1
Episode 73: Dr. Sohee Jun on Women and Imposter Syndrome in the Law 37:59

2+ y ago37:59

37:59

This episode, Anastasia Mazzella, partner at Kabateck LLP, sits down with Leadership Coach (and friend) Dr. Sohee Jun to talk about imposter syndrome. Imposter Syndrome is a pervasive feeling in many professions but is noticeably acute in the law and particularly affects women and people of color. Women make up a small percentage of leadership role…

1
Episode 72: Court Reporter Crisis and Disney v. DeSantis 27:04

2+ y ago27:04

27:04

Brian and Shant discuss the crisis created by the lack certified court reporters in California. The shortage means that many cases don’t get a court reporter or that lawyers and clients are spending thousands of dollars to hire a private court reporter. Why has this happened? Two reasons: First, the passage rate for the court reporter certification…

1
Episode 71: Working with Victims of Sexual Abuse 25:26

2+ y ago25:26

25:26

Brian and Shant speak with attorney Gary Partamian, who focuses on cases of childhood sex abuse. They discuss the changes to CCP 340.1 and how to possibly file a case on behalf of a client who is over 40 years old and suffered sexual abuse as a child. Learn about the importance of working with prospective clients in these cases to confirm that they…

1
Episode 70: Annie Martin-McDonough Talks the Tort of Seduction 24:21

2+ y ago24:21

24:21

Today our intake attorney Annie Martin-McDonough brought a fascinating topic to our attention with the “tort of seduction.” In the 1700’s this was a tort that allowed for the father of a daughter to sue a man, who had seduced and impregnated the woman, for loss of services. Later in the Victorian era the tort evolved to allow a woman to sue for emo…

1
Episode 69: Gender Bias: A Conversation with Anastasia Mazzella and Marina Pacheco 47:43

2+ y ago47:43

47:43

Join the conversation this episode with Anastasia Mazzella and Marina Pacheco, partners at Kabateck LLP, about their experiences and thoughts on gender bias in the legal field. They'll identify specific situations they've encountered and share observations on how improvements can be made to minimize the issues going forward. While 47% of lawyers at…

1
Episode 68: Figuring Out Insurance Policy Limits In Your PI Case with Stephanie Charlin. 29:03

2+ y ago29:03

29:03

Brian and Shant speak with partner Stephanie Charlin on figuring out the policy limits of a party responsible for an injury. Currently, the law dictates that insurance companies are not required to release policy information until a case is filed and the information is requested during discovery. This is often a waste of time for plaintiff lawyers,…

1
Episode 67: Can you pop the Lid On a UM/UIM Policy? 30:09

3y ago30:09

30:09

Can you pop the lid on a UM/UIM policy? Join hosts Brian Kabateck and Shant Karnikian as they invite attorney Barrett Alexander of Kabateck LLP to talk about the difference between a third-party bad faith claim and a UM/UIM bad faith claim. What legal remedy and rights does the injured party have in each context? Hear specific case examples about h…

1
Episode 66: Sexual Abuse Case Filing Process for Statute 340.1 29:17

3y ago29:17

29:17

Brian, and Shant sit down with attorney Marina Pacheco of Kabateck LLP to discuss the complicated world of filing childhood sexual assault cases. Of particular importance is a deadline regarding the statute law CCP 340.1 (sec Q), which starting in January 2020 gave a three year window for people to file a childhood sexual assault case if they were …

1
Episode 65: Why Corporate America Wants a Conservative Supreme Court. 18:54

3y ago18:54

18:54

Today Brian and Shant discuss why businesses and corporate America tend to support conservative Supreme Court justices... spoiler alert: they don't care about social issues. While big businesses often take more progressive stances on hot-button social issues like abortion and gay rights, businesses nevertheless fund conservative agendas so they can…

1
Episode 64: PAGA - What just happened here? 24:46

3+ y ago24:46

24:46

With the California Private Attorneys General Act in the news again after the Supreme Court decision on Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Moriana, Brian and Shant dive into what the decision means for the future of PAGA and how it may be enforced now that the Federal Arbitration Act can preempt the California law in certain situations. They also discus…

1
63: Harry Plotkin Shares His Thoughts On the Significance of Proper Jury Selection to Win Cases. 27:29

3+ y ago27:29

27:29

Today Brian and Shant are joined by jury consultant Harry Plotkin. Harry has been a consultant for over 20 years and works with civil prosecutors in consumer cases. He has selected juries in 42 cases that resulted in eight-figure awards since 2013 and has consulted in over 1,000 cases nationwide in his career. Brian, Shant and Harry talk about what…

1
62: The Future of Law School: A Conversation With Michael Waterstone, Dean of Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. 29:40:37

4y ago29:40:37

29:40:37

Brian Kabateck and Shant Karnikian discuss the current situation for law students with their guest, Michael Waterstone, Dean of Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. Graduates of Loyola Law School themselves, Brian and Shant speak with the Dean on where law school and law practice is headed, the effects of the pandemic on teaching and students, and the o…

1
61: What a PI Lawyer Needs To Know About Family Law. A conversation with Ron Brot. 27:58

4y ago27:58

27:58

What would happen if in the middle of a huge personal injury case, where there might be a huge recovery, the Plaintiff and their spouse decide to get divorced? What if a couple’s home burns down and in the middle of the lawsuit against the tortfeasor, they decide to call it quits as a couple? These are the fascinating intersections of family law an…

1
60: Is PAGA in Trouble? 17:48

4y ago17:48

17:48

While the Court of Appeal issues opinions that continue to jeopardize PAGA, corporate lobbyists have drafted a proposed ballot initiative that would kill PAGA entirely. Brian and Shant address a recent court ruling as well as proposed legislation that may significantly weaken or even eliminate the use of the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) in …

1
59: Popping the Policy – Developments in Insurance Bad Faith Law 25:28

4y ago25:28

25:28

Brian and Shant revisit the standards for bad faith and opening up the lid on a policy. They discuss two recent cases from the California Court of Appeal: Pinto v. Farmers Insurance Exchange (2021) 61 Cal.App.5th 676 and Hedayati v. Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club (2021) 67 Cal.App.5th 833. For more information visit www.kbklawyers.c…

1
58. Civil Procedure Cases Pt. 4 23:29

5y ago23:29

23:29

Brian and Shant discuss Defense Preclusion, Tolling of Legal Malpractice SOL, Cost of Proof on a Prevailing RFA, and Juror Contact. Lucky Brands v Marcel Fashion (2nd Ct. of Appeals) A Defense Not Previously Raised is Precluded from Future Assertion Nguyen v Ford (6th DCA) In a Legal Malpractice Case, Tolling Only Applies to a Specific Subject Matt…

1
57. Insurance Cases Pt. 2 25:21

5y ago25:21

25:21

Brian and Shant discuss Insurance Cases the Duties of the Insureds, the Genuine Dispute Doctrine, Forum Selection Clause in an Insurance Contract, and Vertical versus Horizontal Exhaustion in Insurance Policies. Mosley v. Pac Specialty Farming Operation Exclusion Precluding Recovery for Fire Destroying the Property 501 E 51st Street v Kookmin Best …

1
56. Vandalism & Civil Unrest 25:59

5y ago25:59

25:59

Brian and Shant discuss vandalism and civil unrest with Michael Childress, Of Counsel at Kabateck LLP. Large and small business from around the country took a hit in the wake of protests related to the death of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement. Brian, Shant, and Michael discuss how these events have impacted property insurance polic…

1
55. Personal Injury Cases Pt. 2 26:09

5+ y ago26:09

26:09

Brian and Shant discuss Personal Injury Cases that involve the Standard on Summary Judgment and a Continuance when Discovery is Outstanding; Joint and Several Liability Principles; a Primer on 998 Offers; and the Recovery of Emotional Distress Damages in a Breach of Contract Dispute. Insalaco v Hope Lutheran Church (1st DCA) MSJ Standards and a Con…

1
54. Attorney Fees Cases 23:18

5+ y ago23:18

23:18

Brian and Shant discuss Attorney Fees in Lemon Law Litigation; a Civil Rights Matter; an Elder Abuse Case; and in Class Actions. Mikhaeilpoor v BMW of North America (2nd DCA) Under Song-Beverly Attorney Fees are Mandatory for Prevailing Plaintiff Attorney Vargas v Howell (9th Circuit) A Civil Rights Matter Involving a Minor and An Unfavorable Rulin…

1
53. Arbitration Cases 23:03

5+ y ago23:03

23:03

Brian and Shant discuss Unconscionability and the Unenforceability of Arbitration Agreements; the Inability to Arbitrate PAGA Claims; and Reviewing Arbitration Awards—Vacatur of Award Dougherty v. Roseville Heritage (5th DCA) Substantive Unconscionability and a Provision Limiting Elder Abuse Remedies in An Elder Abuse Case Dennison v. Rosland Capit…

1
52. Insurance Fear Mongering w/ Michael Childress 28:39

5+ y ago28:39

28:39

Brian, Shant, and their colleague Michael Childress discuss how insurance companies instill fear in the public in order to suppress a collective voice. Misinformation, intimidation, and claim denials have become the fundamental recipe for the multi-billion dollar industry. The team discusses these problems and discuss how the shift from service sec…

1
51. Consumer Protection Cases Pt. 2 26:32

5+ y ago26:32

26:32

In Re Facebook Inc Internet Tracking (9th Circuit) Facebook and Whether Their Tracking of Users Violates Various CA Privacy Statutes Reynolds v Ford Motor Co (1st DCA) Lemon Law Claims and the Proper Measure of Fees Waller v FCA US LLC (2nd DCA) Admissibility of An Expert’s Opinion Luna v. Hansen (9th Circuit) The Fair Credit Reporting Act and the …

1
50. Civil Procedure Cases Pt. 3 30:21

5+ y ago30:21

30:21

Nationwide Biweekly v. Superior Court (CA Sup. Ct.) The UCL and False Advertising—whether parties are entitled to a jury trial in a UCL case. Calucci v. T-Mobile (4th DCA) Punitive Damages—a good primer on punitive damages. LN Management LLC v. JP Morgan (9th Circuit) Whether Dead People Can Be Sued—spoiler alert. . .they can’t.…

1
49. Insurance Cases 25:29

5+ y ago25:29

25:29

Walker v Life Insurance Co. of the Southwest (USDC Central) A UCL Violation—pre-application illustrations in a life insurance policy. Textron, Inc. v. Travelers Casualty and Surety Co. (6th DCA) Choice of Law Rulings in Insurance Cases—whether it applies as Collateral Estoppel in a subsequent coverage action. KLA Tencor Corp. v Travelers (2nd DCA) …

1
48. Personal Injury Cases 30:31

5+ y ago30:31

30:31

Thimon v City of Newark (1st DCA) Road Design and the Standard for Summary Judgement Alaniz v Sun Pac Shippers (2nd DCA) The Privitte and Hooker Doctrine Reeve v Meleyco (3rd DCA) Enforceability of Referral Fees Lopez v Ledesma (2nd DCA) Medical Malpractice and the Standard for Applicability to Physician Assistants…

1
47. Civil Procedure Cases Pt. 2 26:41

5+ y ago26:41

26:41

Hance v Super Store Industries (5th DCA) Enforceability of a Fee Share Agreement Fenimore v The Regents of the University of CA (2nd DCA) Computation of the Statute of Limitations Brewer v. Remington (5th DCA) The Delayed Discovery Rule San Francisco Print Media Company v. The Hearst Corporation (5th DCA) Admissibility of Expert Testimony…

1
46. Civil Procedure Cases Pt. 1 26:30

5+ y ago26:30

26:30

Zehia v Sup Court of San Diego County (4th DCA) Personal Jurisdiction in the Electronic Defamation Action Torres v Design Group Facility Solutions (2nd DCA) Renewed Motion for Summary Judgment Disguised as a Motion for Reconsideration Grande v Eisenhower Medical Center and Flexcare (4th DCA) Scope of Release Under the Dual Employer Theory Dumas v L…

1
45. Consumer Protection Cases Pt. 1 26:29

5+ y ago26:29

26:29

Cases this week: Schaeffer v Califia Farms LLC (2nd DCA) What Constitutes A False Statement in a False Advertising Case Rincon EV Realty LLC v CP III Rincon Towers (1st DCA) Overlap Between Legal Claims and Equitable Claims Walker v Fred Meyer Inc. (9th Circuit) Disclosure Requirements under the Fair Credit Reporting Act Campbell v Facebook (9th Ci…

1
44. Guest Interview w/ Attorney & Arbitrator Lee Straus 33:38

5+ y ago33:38

33:38

Brian and Shant have an in-depth discussion with attorney and arbitrator Lee Straus about a case reviewed on a prior Civil Action podcast. Mr. Straus breaks down the subtleties of the case and further explains the purpose and reasoning behind his ruling. They also discuss Straus’ involvement and development in the State Bar’s Mandatory Fee Arbitrat…

1
43. Guest Interview w/ Attorney Ellen Pansky 34:22

5+ y ago34:22

34:22

Brian sits down with ethics attorney Ellen Pansky, remotely, to discuss COVID-19 and its impact on virtual court and other legal proceedings and her work as an advocate for matters involving the state bar’s regulations on professional conduct.By civilaction

1
42. Guest Interview w/ Restaurateur Philip Camino 31:46

5+ y ago31:46

31:46

Brian and Michael Childress sit down with Philip Camino of Camino Industries. Philip owns and operates Fellow (www.fellow.la) among other hospitality venues in Los Angeles and nationally, including The Hudson, Earthbar, and Stout. Philip shares his perspective on the hospitality industry pre and post-COVID, and looks to the future with a positive l…

1
41. COVID-19 and Its Impact on the July 2020 CA Bar Exam 34:02

5+ y ago34:02

34:02

Brian and guest host, Serena Vartazarian speak with Loyola law student and Kabateck LLP law clerk, Gary Partamian about COVID-19, its effect on his final semester as a law student. Gary gives his impressions on the impact the pandemic has on the California Bar Exam, and what he’s doing to prepare for either postponement or an altogether cancellatio…

1
40. Browsewrap Arbitration Agreements; Finding a 3rd Party Beneficiary; the Inability to Use an Arbitration Award in a Previous Matter; Condo Associations, Arbitration Provisions & Unconscionability. 24:44

5+ y ago24:44

24:44

Wilson v. Huuuge Inc. Brian and Shant discuss a class action based on a browsewrap arbitration agreement’s requirements. Seemingly hidden, the consumer would have had to vigorously search through the website to find the agreement’s terms. Accessibility to the terms dictate the determination of the outcome here. Philadelphia Indemnity Ins. Co. v. SM…