S4 - Episode 3 - Ahris Kim

About this episode

Ahris Kim discusses her career in hospitality, the influence of her heritage, and the importance of self-care.

This episode we welcome Ahris Kim , the Director of Operations for NA:EUN Hospitality, the multi-award-winning group behind Atoboy, Atomix, and NARO in New York. Ahris, born in Seoul, Korea, and chats about the opportunity to combine her career passions and her heritage, the impact of the awards and accolades, her start in luxury hotels, working for Daniel Boulud, the importance of self care, and how it’s good to try as many different things as possible when you’re starting out. @hiyuwinefarms @atoboynyc @atomixnyc @seoulsalon.nyc @eparkato @jparkato @foodeducationfund

People in this episode

Host: Erica Cantley

Guest: Ahris Kim

Topics covered

• hospitality
• career development
• self care
• awards
• cultural heritage

Keywords

• hospitality
• awards
• self care
• career
• cultural heritage
• luxury hotels
• Daniel Boulud

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NA:EUN Hospitality, Atoboy, Atomix, NARO, Food Education Fund

Places: Seoul

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