About this episode

The episode explores the pivotal moments and decisions that led the host to live in Seoul, Korea.

What led you to say yes? Recently a mentor asked me – what was it that had you say yes to living in Seoul, Korea when it wasn’t common to do so. Fun? Curiosity? Intuition? A call? For me, it started with a high school internship, a decision my parents made (without my consent) and one moment in a room at the Blue House in Seoul where a Korean student said something I couldn't argue with — and couldn't forget. I ended up attending graduate school in Seoul, without knowing the language. I...

People in this episode

Host: Suzanne Andora Barron

Topics covered

• decision making
• living abroad
• personal growth
• cultural experiences
• education

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Seoul, Korea, Blue House

More episodes of Finding Joy in the Hard

• #160 Is Impatience Getting the Best of You? · July 5, 2026 · 12 min
• #159 Finding Magic in the Ending - It Starts with That First Step · July 1, 2026 · 12 min

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Finding Joy in the Hard podcast page.