[KCCNY x AAJA-NY] "How K-dramas can transform your life" with Jeanie Chang
Presented by the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) New York Chapter and Korean Cultural Center New York (KCCNY)
Saturday, May 11th, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Korean Cultural Center New York (122 E 32nd Street, New York, NY 10016)
Admission: FREE (RSVP REQUIRED)
*Reception and Book Signing to follow
Join the Korean Cultural Center and the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) New York Chapter on May 11, from 1 to 3 pm for an enlightening mental health event featuring Jeanie Y. Chang and her new book, "How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life.”
Jeanie is a licensed mental health professional, who has inspired others to think about personal issues of well-being and belonging. In her new book, she uncovers themes and insights inspired by Korean entertainment.
Discover the magic of K-Dramas as we explore their profound impact on mental well-being, offering valuable lessons on healing and cultural identity. Jeanie will give an intro talk and show some of her favorite K-drama clips, and afterwards have a discussion with Xintian Tina Wang, a culture journalist and Director of Events at the AAJA New York Chapter. Audience members will also get the opportunity to ask Jeanie questions. Following the session, indulge in Asian-inspired refreshments and a book signing with Jeanie.
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to uncover how your favorite K-dramas can positively influence your mental health. Mark your calendars and join us for a Saturday filled with joy, insight, and plenty of K-Drama vibes!
Discover the magic of K-Dramas as we explore their profound impact on mental well-being, offering valuable lessons on healing, belongingness, and cultural identity. The panel will be moderated by Xintian Tina Wang, a culture journalist and Director of Events at AAJA New York Chapter. Audience members will also get the opportunity to ask Jeanie questions.
Afterwards, indulge in Asian-inspired refreshments and a meet-and-greet with Jeanie!
About Jeanie Y. Chang
Jeanie is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. She is an accomplished international speaker, providing keynotes and offers workshops for corporations, community organizations, and colleges addressing the intersectionality of mental health and identity, DEIB and psychological safety, as well as education about topics such as burnout, resilience, mindfulness, stress, and mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, and suicidality. She serves as a subject matter expert on mental health for media outlets around the world.
Jeanie is the Founder and CEO of Noona's Noonchi®, LLC, a global wellness company created out of her global social media influence as Noona’s Noonchi - a clinician, speaker, and coach who deep dives into K-Dramas from a mental health perspective. Noona’s Noonchi®, LLC provides mental health education and resources for organizations around the world. It is also a global tour operator, offering K-Culture tours including K-Drama and K-Pop sites, cultural hands-on activities, and wellness experiences. In addition, Jeanie is also an executive coach , external faculty for McKinsey & Company and a DEIB advisor for business and corporate leaders. Jeanie's upcoming book with Wiley Publishing titled, "How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness, Healing, and Mental Health" hits shelves this May 2024.
Jeanie is also the Founder and CEO of Your Change Provider, PLLC®, a clinical practice founded on solutions and her unique, trademarked framework Cultural Confidence®. Her Cultural Confidence® program provides psycho-education in all sectors from corporate to schools. She has presented her trademarked curriculum for many corporations such as Google, J. Crew, Microsoft, Mondelez International, and the NFL. She has also spearheaded her program for non-profits including the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA), the Council of Korean Americans (CKA), The Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE), and the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP).
Jeanie has specialized training in grief, trauma and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). Her expertise includes intergenerational mental health, workplace mental health, and K-Dramas for mental health. She followed a calling in the field after a diverse career path, starting as a broadcast journalist in Washington, DC in the '90s, then attending business school. Her work in the corporate sector includes C-level business operations, marketing, public relations, and client success management.
Jeanie is an active volunteer in the AAPI community. She serves as Board Chair of Asian Mental Health Collective (AMHC) and is a facilitator for the Council of Korean American's Network of Korean American Leaders (NetKAL) program. In 2019, Jeanie created the Self-Care & Wellness program for NAAAP, and founded her own non-profit organization in 2020 called, Authentic Self-Care & Wellness, Inc. which promotes mental health research.
For her own self-care, Jeanie enjoy watching K-Dramas and traveling with her husband of 26 years. They are the proud parents of four children ages 17-23.
Learn more: noonasnoonchi.com | yourchangeprovider.com
About Xintian Tina Wang
Xintian Tina Wang is a bilingual journalist covering cultural stereotypes and innovations, including gender & sexuality, arts, business, and technology. Her recent work appears in TIME, ARTNews, HuffPost, Teen Vogue, VICE, Observer, Inc. Magazine, etc. She is also the Director of Events at the Asian American Journalist Association (AAJA) New York Chapter.
As a journalist of color and a visual storyteller, she is constantly speaking for cultural minority groups whose voices are buried in mainstream discourses. Her documentary Size 22 won the "Best Short Documentary" at Boston Short Film Festival and an "Audience Award" at New England Film Festival. Her photography work is featured in TIME, HuffPost, The Sunday Times, Air Mail, etc.
Learn More about AAJA New York: www.aaja-newyork.org
