As a podcaster, I have the privilege of engaging in enlightening conversations with a variety of individuals. In this podcast episode, my guest Jerry Won is a keynote speaker, creative entrepreneur, and advocate for representation. Jerry is the founder and CEO of Just Like Media, an Asian storytelling company, which includes the award-winning Dear Asian Americans podcast — he's even interviewed Kamala Harris a couple of times! He’s the founder of World Class Speakers and the upcoming Asian Speaker Conference. His work has been recognized by notable organizations such as South by Southwest, Harvard Business School, Google, Pepsi, and more.In this episode, Jerry shares his personal journey, from being fired from his corporate job to becoming a successful content creator and speaker. He emphasizes the importance of sharing stories and investing in the community.  We discuss the challenges faced by marginalized groups, particularly in the context of social media, and why it's essential not to worry about what others think as you build the life of your dreams.Here are just a couple of pivotal key quotes (you'll need to tune in to get the context!):Jerry Won, 00:07:46: "We never ask white people about that stuff."Jerry Won, 00:19:14, "You should put it out there because nobody cares."Jerry Won, 00:21:54, "There's been 100 billion human beings alive on this planet, you don't matter."Jerry Won, 00:36:12, "That's it, that's the question that I want to spend an hour asking people about."Jerry Won, 00:47:37, "Can you look them in the eye and say yes, I am carrying the legacy of our family and carrying the work of all of us forward to make this a country that's safer for Asian Americans to raise our children to be the next generation of leaders?"Get a free 7-Day Rewrite Your Reality course to get the exact mindset shifts to create a life you love in under 10 minutes a day — delivered directly to your inbox. Sign up now. LIKE WHAT YOU HEARD?Help us get more content like this out into the world! Support our podcast or make a donation. Go to paypal.me/judytsuei and type in the amount. Since it’s PayPal, it's easy and secure. Don’t have a PayPal account? No worries ... the right link is above Please leave your review on Apple Podcasts! It helps our message get in front of more people. Here's how: Step 1: Go to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1554330617 Step 2: Click “View on Apple Podcasts” Step 3: Click “Ratings and Reviews” Step 4: Click to rate and leave a short review! Bonus step: Subscribe if you’re not already to get notified when an episode drops every Monday! A huge thank you for listening to the show and sharing it with your tribe!