Founding Mothers
Welcome to Founding Mothers, the podcast about the intersection of motherhood and the founder experience. Each week, we share stories of powerful women who are building companies and raising families at the same time.
Join us to gain insight into the wins, the doubts, the pivots, and the lessons they have learned along the way.
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Founding Mothers
01: When Love and Success Feel the Same, with Hannah Ryu
In this episode, Balu Belz (creator & host) interviews Hannah Ryu, the co-founder and head of business development at Oak Theory. Hannah shares her journey as a creative strategist, storyteller, and AI enthusiast and reflects on her experiences as a first-generation Korean American and a mother. They also delve into themes of identity, the evolving definition of success, and the unexpected benefits of a local support system.
About Hannah
As a first-generation Korean American and mother of two, Hannah brings a layered lens to leadership, blending creative instinct, cultural awareness and operational know-how, especially during times of growth, change and reinvention.
Hannah's expertise has been trusted by industry leaders and universities like Google, Optum, Columbia University and Vanderbilt University. She’s been featured at the Women in Tech Global Conference, and in outlets such as Forbes, Success Magazine and Entrepreneur.
Learn more about Hannah's work at www.oaktheory.co & www.undertheoak.co
- Oak Theory's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oaktheory.co/
- Oak Theory's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oaktheory
Connect with Hannah
- Hannah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannah.ryu
- Hannah's Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahryu/
Thanks to OMA for supporting this episode. Try it yourself at omanaturalfood.com and get 15% off with the code: FMPOD
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