"Sangmo Pangut #"2
by Korean Perf. Art Institute of Chicago
http://soribeat.org
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ABOUT:
The Korean Culture Festival was a 4 hour event co-hosted by the Korean American Association of Minnesota and the Consulate General of Chicago celebrating Korean art, dance and culture in the Huntington National Bank Rotunda, Mall of America in Bloomington, MN November 6th, 2022.
This event aimed to share the "Hallyu" fever, which is trending worldwide, with the next generation of Korean compatriots and locals. It was held to promote their pride, identity, and the great Korean culture to non-Koreans. Around 1,000 guests experienced the power and pride of our Korean Culture.
There were many nationally recognized groups, performers and student volunteers that participated in and supported this event. Thank you to the leaders and supporters of KAAM who have worked hard to make this event possible. The Mall of America sponsor team proposed continuous partnership with KAAM for any future annual cultural festivals. The event was a great success and KAAM will continue to share the excellence of Korean culture with people around the world.
Korean American Association of Minnesota
Phone: 651-440-9192
Address: 1331 County Road D Cir E., Vadnais Heights, MN 55109
Email: contact@mnkorea.org
Website: http://www.mnkorea.org
FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/mnkorea/
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/Kaam47th
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PERFORMERS:
1. Chicago Korean Dance Company | http://www.chicagokoreandance.org
2. Jangmi Arts | http://www.jangmiaarts.com
3. Korean Performing Art Institute of Chicago | http://soribeat.org
4. Korean Student Association UMN | https://twin-cities-umn.presence.io/organization/korean-student-association-134
5. Lee’s Champion Taekwondo Academy | http://leeschampion.com
6. Linchpins | http://www.instagram.com/linchpins_mn | https://www.facebook.com/linchpinsumn
7. MKDC | http://www.facebook.com/MKDCOfficial
8. Shinparam | http://www.facebook.com/groups/Shinparam
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Key Topics Covered:
0:00 – Intro
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YouTube Video Can Be Viewed Here:
https://youtu.be/w_1yZtEwCE0
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Check Out Our Amazing Reunion Documentary!:
https://youtu.be/A4z9PKm_f7I
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Interested in sharing your story?
Contact us at:
KoreanAdopteeStories@gmail.com
Tel: 1 (651) 491-8441
Alt: krbalitz@gmail.com
http://www.kadstories.com
http://www.koreanadopteestories.com
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LINKS:
Korean Adoptee Stories:
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/korean-adoptee-stories
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KoreanAdopteeStories
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/KoreanAdopteeStories
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/KADStories
Portfolio:
http://www.TravisBalitz.com
http://www.KyleBalitz.com
© 2022 Korean Adoptee Stories. All Rights Reserved.
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#adoption #korea #bapandchicken #interview #kad #koreanadoptee #adopteevoices #documentary #kimchee #bibimbap #bulgogi #food #restaurant #mukbang #moa #minnesota #southkorea #kpop #samulnori
Happy 3rd Birthday to Korean American Restaurant Bap and Chicken!!!
KADStories.com interviews John Gleason, Korean Adoptee, Founder of Bap and Chicken and to help celebrate Bap and Chicken's 3rd Birthday we have our first KAD Mukbang!
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Daily Hours:
11:00am - 8:00pm
Phone:
(651) 333-0929
Address:
1328 Grand Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55105
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LINKS:
Korean American Restaurant, Bap & Chicken:
Web site:
http://www.bapandchicken.com
Instagram:
http://www.instagram.com/bapandchicken/
FaceBook:
http://www.facebook.com/BapandChicken
John Gleason:
FaceBook:
http://www.facebook.com/jdgleason
Twitter:
http://twitter.com/gleason80
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Key Topics Covered:
0:00 – Intro
0:25 – Interview with Bap and Chicken's John Gleason
2:01 – Bap and Chicken Tour
3:14 – Ordering from the Menu
4:08 – Eating Birthday Cupcakes
4:36 – Goodbye to GM, Amber and Drawing
6:35 – Introducing KAD Anna, Bap and Chicken's Cook
7:08 – A KAD Mukbang trying Bap & Chicken Food
10:07 – Pranking the Boys
12:02 – Outro
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YouTube Video Can Be Viewed Here:
https://youtu.be/R6aT65ILowE
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Check Out Our Amazing Reunion Documentary!:
https://youtu.be/A4z9PKm_f7I
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Interested in sharing your story?
Contact us at:
KoreanAdopteeStories@gmail.com
Tel: 1 (651) 491-8441
Alt: krbalitz@gmail.com
http://www.kadstories.com
http://www.koreanadopteestories.com
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LINKS:
Korean Adoptee Stories:
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/korean-adoptee-stories
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KoreanAdopteeStories
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/KoreanAdopteeStories
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/KADStories
Portfolio:
http://www.TravisBalitz.com
http://www.KyleBalitz.com
© 2022 Korean Adoptee Stories. All Rights Reserved.
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#adoption #korea #bapandchicken #interview #kad #koreanadoptee #adopteevoices #documentary #kimchee #bibimbap #bulgogi #food #restaurant #mukbang
KADStories interviews fellow KAD, Nik Nadeau member of Shinparam: Korean Traditional Drumming Troupe and he discussed some interesting cultural history and meaning behind Shinparam and South Korea, and how to join and when they meet!
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LINKS:
Traditional Korean Drumming Troupe, Shinparam:
http://www.facebook.com/groups/Shinparam
http://Korean American Newspaper, Korean Quarterly:
www.koreanquarterly.org
http://Korean American Restaurant, Bap & Chicken:
www.bapandchicken.com
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Key Topics Covered:
0:00 – Intro
0:07 – About Shinparam
1:11 – How to Join & Schedule
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YouTube Video Can Be Viewed Here:
https://youtu.be/IoXPchdsGcI
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Check Out Our Amazing Reunion Documentary!:
https://youtu.be/A4z9PKm_f7I
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KONNECT with our KADS:
Travis Balitz:
Business:
Portfolio: http://www.travisbalitz.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/its.travist
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travis.balitz
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travisbalitz
Music:
2uo7rax:
Web site: http://www.2uo7rax.com
BandCamp: http://2uo7rax.bandcamp.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/2uo7rax
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2uo7rax
2uo8eats:
Web site: http://www.2uo8eats.com
BandCamp: http://2uo8eats.bandcamp.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/2uo8eats
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2uo8eats
REALGroupStation:
Soundclick: https://www.soundclick.com/travist
BandCamp: http://REALGroupStation.bandcamp.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/REALGroupStation
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/REALGroupStation
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/its.travist
2uo12iano:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/2uo12iano
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2uo12iano
Art:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artworkbytravis
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Kyle Balitz:
Business:
Portfolio: http://www.kylebalitz.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kyle.robert.balitz
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylebalitzcreations
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krbalitz
Interviews:
Korean Adoptee Stories:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KoreanAdopteeStories
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KoreanAdopteeStories
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Interested in sharing your story?
Contact us at:
KoreanAdopteeStories@gmail.com
Tel: 1 (651) 491-8441
Alt: krbalitz@gmail.com
http://www.kadstories.com
http://www.koreanadopteestories.com
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LINKS:
Korean Adoptee Stories:
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/korean-adoptee-stories
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KoreanAdopteeStories
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/KoreanAdopteeStories
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/KADStories
Portfolio:
http://www.TravisBalitz.com
http://www.KyleBalitz.com
© 2022 Korean Adoptee Stories. All Rights Reserved.
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#adoption #adoptee #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #korea #suicideprevention #interview #kad #koreanadoptee #adopteevoices #documentary #kimchee
Annyeonghaseyo! KADStories.com wanted to share some amazing projects we currently have been working on, along with sharing projects to look forward too. We unbox a gift from The Adoptee Group, discuss our role being an illustrator for a Korean American children's book, and all our other projects we currently got going on, and that is a lot of them!
Please support us by visiting the links below!
Buy "A Handbook to Korea: For Your Next Trip Back" 2nd Ed by Jodi Gill. Here:
The Adoptee Group: https://www.theadopteegroup.org/tag-bookstore/p/handbooktokorea
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TRZPNLQ/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_82ZBYPRMTDXSV3PVVFPT
Buy "Sunny Day School: The Book of Shapes" by Dr. Janeice Garrard Here:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6TV4SDH/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_P9CV2NPXR9HW1Z0SJYXC
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Key Topics Covered:
0:00 – Intro
0:17 – Opening A Gift from the Adoptee Group & Explanation
2::20 – About Kyle's Illustration Role for a English-Korean Children's Book
3:53 – Official Portfolio Web sites
4:12 – Congrats to Beyond Bipolar Blog & ServiComp Computer Services
4:36 – About KADStories.com (Web site, Video & Podcast)
5:33 – Man Ho & Cheon Ho Park's Arrival Day on July 9th
6:36 – All Our Passion Projects
7:07 – Funny Outtakes
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YouTube Video Can Be Viewed Here:
https://youtu.be/AARzFmWCXxs
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KONNECT with our KADS:
Travis Balitz:
Portfolio: http://www.travisbalitz.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/its.travist
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travis.balitz
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travisbalitz
Kyle Balitz:
Portfolio: http://www.kylebalitz.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kyle.robert.balitz
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylebalitzcreations
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krbalitz
~~~
Interested in sharing your story?
Contact us at:
KoreanAdopteeStories@gmail.com
Tel: 1 (651) 491-8441
Alt: krbalitz@gmail.com
http://www.kadstories.com
http://www.koreanadopteestories.com
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LINKS:
Korean Adoptee Stories:
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/korean-adoptee-stories
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KoreanAdopteeStories
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/KoreanAdopteeStories
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/KADStories
Portfolio:
http://www.TravisBalitz.com
http://www.KyleBalitz.com
© 2022 Korean Adoptee Stories. All Rights Reserved.
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#adoption #adoptee #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #korea #suicideprevention #interview #kad #koreanadoptee #adopteevoices #documentary #kimchee
KADStories.com host's Travis & Kyle try three different popular Korean snacks:
1.) 새우깡 (Shrimp Cracker) https://fresh.hmart.com/3114621569
2.) 포스틱 (Postick) https://fresh.hmart.com/3114621578
3.) 새우깡 (Sweet Potato Flavored Snack) https://fresh.hmart.com/12010125
~ Special Thanks to our friend Hyang Eun Kim for these special Korean treats!
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Key Topics Covered:
0:00 – Intro
0:33 – KADStories Hosts Trying Korean Snacks
5:15 – Cute Kid Tries Korean Snacks
6:56 – Post Credits / Bloopers
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YouTube Video Can Be Viewed Here:
https://youtu.be/E-25GQd686g
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Check Out Our Amazing Reunion Documentary!:
https://youtu.be/A4z9PKm_f7I
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KONNECT with our KADS:
Travis Balitz:
Business:
Portfolio: http://www.travisbalitz.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/its.travist
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travis.balitz
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travisbalitz
Music:
2uo7rax:
Web site: http://www.2uo7rax.com
BandCamp: http://2uo7rax.bandcamp.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/2uo7rax
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2uo7rax
2uo8eats:
Web site: http://www.2uo8eats.com
BandCamp: http://2uo8eats.bandcamp.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/2uo8eats
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2uo8eats
REALGroupStation:
Soundclick: https://www.soundclick.com/travist
BandCamp: http://REALGroupStation.bandcamp.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/REALGroupStation
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/REALGroupStation
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/its.travist
2uo12iano:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/2uo12iano
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2uo12iano
Art:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artworkbytravis
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Kyle Balitz:
Business:
Portfolio: http://www.kylebalitz.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kyle.robert.balitz
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylebalitzcreations
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krbalitz
Interviews:
Korean Adoptee Stories:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KoreanAdopteeStories
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KoreanAdopteeStories
~~~
Interested in sharing your story?
Contact us at:
KoreanAdopteeStories@gmail.com
Tel: 1 (651) 491-8441
Alt: krbalitz@gmail.com
http://www.kadstories.com
http://www.koreanadopteestories.com
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LINKS:
Korean Adoptee Stories:
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/korean-adoptee-stories
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KoreanAdopteeStories
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/KoreanAdopteeStories
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/KADStories
Portfolio:
http://www.TravisBalitz.com
http://www.KyleBalitz.com
© 2022 Korean Adoptee Stories. All Rights Reserved.
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#adoption #adoptee #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #korea #suicideprevention #interview #kad #koreanadoptee #adopteevoices #documentary #snacks #postick #kimchee
Korean Adoptee Stories was privileged to have interviewed Glenda Coward. Glenda unfortunately has grown up in an abusive household including physical, emotional and mental abuse that she was forced to live in a group home at 14. Trying to escape that life she found herself in an abusive marriage and has suffered mental health issues. Until five years after that she was able to find herself in a healthy marriage and now has 3 children. She began a healing journey by writing a memoir of her troubled life as an adoptee called: "Adopted Kids Need Love Too." She hopes with this interview and book helps other adopted people struggling out there.
Please help publish Glenda Cowards Book: "Adopted Kids Need Love Too" by donating here: http://gofund.me/fedef189
Key Topics Covered:
0:00 - Introduction
1:05 - Age of Adoption
1:48 - Abusive Adoptive Family
2:19 - Adoption Story & Search
6:06 - Family Structure
8:05 - Inspiration to Write a Autobiography
9:36 - Adopted by Black Parents, Identity & Family Problems
14:01 - Experience with Group Home
15:15 - School Life
15:50 - Glenda Breaks Down & Cries
17:24 - Therapy & Psychiatry
19:47 - More Details about Childhood Abuse
21:00 - Advice for Those Struggling & Faith & Forgiveness
23:38 - Abuse with First Marriage & Healthy Second
26:47 - Mental Health & Suicidality & Faith
29:39 - Experience of Adoptive Father's Frequent Jail Time & Abuse with Switch & Ending Family Patterns
32:33 - More Details About Book Parts: Childhood & Racism
34:00 - Racism with Asian Women & Black Lives Matter
38:00 - Book Title & Chapters & More Details
39:00 - Covid-19, Food Service Job & Details about 3 Kids
40:50 - Youngest Son Lung Collapsed
44:51 - More Details about Racism in Childhood & New York
47:00 - Raising Kids Well & Racial Backgrounds
51:00 - Advice For Book Writing & Publishing
53:00 - Overcoming, Suicide, Life Advice & Faith in God
1:01:00 - Advice about Fighting Racism
1:02:00 - Dream About Creating a Retreat for Adoptees
1:02:30 - KADStories Involvement with All Adoptees
1:03:00 - Going Back to Korea
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YouTube Video Can Be Viewed Here:
https://youtu.be/SAXo5wkOXYY
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KONNECT with our KADS:
Glenda Coward
FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/glenda.seaver1
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/l_c_j_z_queen
~~~
Interested in sharing your story?
Contact us at:
KoreanAdopteeStories@gmail.com
Tel: 1 (651) 491-8441
Alt: krbalitz@gmail.com
http://www.kadstories.com
http://www.koreanadopteestories.com
~~~
LINKS:
Korean Adoptee Stories:
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/korean-adoptee-stories
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KoreanAdopteeStories
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/KoreanAdopteeStories
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/KADStories
2uo7rax:
Web site: http://www.2uo7rax.com
BandCamp: http://2uo7rax.bandcamp.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/2uo7rax
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2uo7rax
Portfolio:
http://www.TravisBalitz.com
http://www.KyleBalitz.com
© 2022 Korean Adoptee Stories. All Rights Reserved.
Korean Adoptee Stories is excited to interview a half-Korean and half-Barbadian American Adoptee author Li Quaites. Li discusses what it was like being adopted by a black family and growing up being a mixed race person living in America. She never thought about her adoption until miraculously reunited with her Birth Father. She also discusses the trials and tribulations trying to find her birth Mother in Korea. She recounts her experiences through her memoir in her book: "Faith & Favor: Discovering Family at Fifty."
Buy "Faith & Favor: Discovering Family at Fifty" Book Here:
Website: http://summersolsticepublishing.com/
Amazon: http://smile.amazon.com/Faith-Favor-Discovering-Family-Fifty/dp/1735820105/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=TMDX3DYPPGKD&keywords=quaites&qid=1652152082&sprefix=quaites%2Caps%2C112&sr=8-3
FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/faithandfavorbook
Key Topics Covered:
0:00 - Introduction
2:11 - Being Adoptive to a Black Family
2:50 - Childhood & Racism
4:36 - Identity
5:24 - Location & Diversity
7:16 - The Trauma of Being Black Vs. An Adoptee
8:27 - Faith Inspired Faith & Favor Book
12:15 - More Details About Adoption
13:53 - Times of Being Tested by God
16:57 - Going Back To Korea & Searching for Birth Family
27:23 - Trying to Find Birth Mother in Korea
28:28 - Reunion with Birth Father
30:49 - Continuing Story with Birth Mother Search
37:58 - Relating with Adoptees Being Black & Asian
39:32 - More Information about Birth Father Reunion & Family
45:15 - Power of Positivity, Mental Strength & Advice
48:56 - Opinion & Advice on Resolving Racism, Black Lives Matter, & Police Brutality
56:00 - Why Does Evil Exist?
58:00 - Managing Emotions of Adoption & Reunion
1:02:00 - The Writing Process
1:06:00 - Social Media Links
1:07:00 - Self Publishing & Future Endeavors
1:09:00 - Conclusion & Private Investigation
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YouTube Video Can Be Viewed Here:
https://youtu.be/MXt2s1BTtl8
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KONNECT with our KADS:
Li Quaites
FaceBook: https//www.facebook.com/lquaites
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/lisaquaites
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/lisaquaites
~~~
Interested in sharing your story?
Contact us at:
KoreanAdopteeStories@gmail.com
Tel: 1 (651) 491-8441
Alt: krbalitz@gmail.com
http://www.kadstories.com
http://www.koreanadopteestories.com
~~~
LINKS:
Korean Adoptee Stories:
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/korean-adoptee-stories
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KoreanAdopteeStories
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/KoreanAdopteeStories
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/KADStories
2uo7rax:
Web site: http://www.2uo7rax.com
BandCamp: http://2uo7rax.bandcamp.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/2uo7rax
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2uo7rax
Portfolio:
http://www.TravisBalitz.com
http://www.KyleBalitz.com
© 2022 Korean Adoptee Stories. All Rights Reserved.
Meet Dr. Byung Kuk Cho who was an amazing pediatrician and humanitarian who served orphans and adoptees post Korean War. This interview discusses and helps promote Dr. Cho's memoires of the horrors, and realities of war along with hope, willing serving others that brought change to orphans and adoptees. This interview also brings about the ever important discussion about the adoption politics amongst adoptees which became known as an industry and where we became the inevitable collateral of Korea's impoverished and war torn history. Whatever side you may find yourself on, this is an interview you do not want to miss and we hope to educate and bring knowledge about the inevitable situation.
Buy: "Before Adoption... There Was Dr. Cho" Book Here:
http://www.theadopteegroup.org/tag-bookstore/p/before-adoptionthere-was-dr-cho
Key Topics Covered:
0:00 - Introduction
1:35 - How the Book Came To Be & About Dr. Cho & Meeting Her
7:40 - The Importance of Dr. Cho
14:43 - Why Adoption Came To Be in Korea, Dr. Cho's Thoughts & Perspectives
20:20 - Book Editing Process & Parts
25:30 - Dr. Cho's More Detailed Perspective on Adoption
28:07 - Why There Were so Many Babies Left Behind
30:01 - Korean Cultural Discriminatory Practices Against Birth Mothers Out
34:27 - Illustrator of Book
35:56 - Thoughts About Meeting Dr. Cho & Wishes
39:00 - Proceeds Goes to Ilsan Town Coats
39:50 - Where to Buy the Book & Price
41:00 - Special Thanks
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YouTube Video Can Be Viewed Here:
https://youtu.be/LjEgM8OqVJA
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KAD Businesses:
The Adoptee Group:
Website: http://www.theadopteegroup.org
FaceBook Page: http://www.facebook.com/TheAdopteeGroup
An Adoptee's Guide to Korea FaceBook Page:
http://www.facebook.com/AdopteeGuideToKorea
KAD Village:
Website: http://www.KADVillage.com
FaceBook Page: https://www.facebook.com/kadvillage
FaceBook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/612176773123936
KONNECT with our KADS
Jodi Gill:
Email:
jodi@theadopteegroup.org
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/jodi.gill.14
GiDE USA:
https://www.gideusa.com/
Sara Salansky:
sara@theadopteegroup.org
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Interested in sharing your story?
Contact us at:
KoreanAdopteeStories@gmail.com
Tel: 1 (651) 491-8441
Alt: krbalitz@gmail.com
http://www.kadstories.com
http://www.koreanadopteestories.com
~~~
LINKS:
Korean Adoptee Stories:
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/korean-adoptee-stories
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KoreanAdopteeStories
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/KoreanAdopteeStories
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/KADStories
Portfolio:
http://www.TravisBalitz.com
http://www.KyleBalitz.com
© 2021 Korean Adoptee Stories. All Rights Reserved.
Korean Adoptee Stories is excited to re-release Jennifer Werth's Interview. This is a poignant tale of the adoptee experience that many may relate to. Thank you for sharing a part of yourself to us!
The Adoptee Group Links:
Web Page:
http://www.theadopteegroup.org
FaceBook Page:
http://www.facebook.com/TheAdopteeGroup
An Adoptee's Guide to Korea FaceBook Page:
http://www.facebook.com/AdopteeGuideToKorea
Key Topics Covered:
0:00 - Introduction
0:45 - Birth Information
1:50 - Adoptive Family
2:20 - Challenges & Coping
3:50 - Childhood & Introduction to Korean Culture
7:23 - Travelling to Korea & Experience
9:14 - Searching for Birth Family
10:42 - Emotional Moment Reminiscing about Birth Mother
11:30 - Advice for Adoptees
13:25 - Connection to Korea
14:45 - Transformation & Afterthoughts
15:38 - End Credits
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YouTube Video Can Be Viewed Here:
https://youtu.be/U-TMt3ZAGJo
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KONNECT with our KADS:
Jennifer Werth:
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/jen.bellows.werth
~~~
Interested in sharing your story?
Contact us at:
KoreanAdopteeStories@gmail.com
Tel: 1 (651) 491-8441
Alt: krbalitz@gmail.com
http://www.kadstories.com
http://www.koreanadopteestories.com
~~~
LINKS:
Korean Adoptee Stories:
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/korean-adoptee-stories
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KoreanAdopteeStories
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/KoreanAdopteeStories
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/KADStories
2uo7rax:
Web site: http://www.2uo7rax.com
BandCamp: http://2uo7rax.bandcamp.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/2uo7rax
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2uo7rax
Portfolio:
http://www.TravisBalitz.com
http://www.KyleBalitz.com
© 2021 Korean Adoptee Stories. All Rights Reserved.
KADStories.com most viewed video is our birth family reunion 2018 montage with almost 30,000 views. However many people insisted they would like to have more context so to celebrate our Fourth Anniversary of our Birth Family Reunion to South Korea during the Pyeong Chang 2018 we produced this never before seen footage explanation and reaction documentary for you all! This was a two month project and with the help of Lily Gal and her translations we hope you enjoy this very lengthy excursion!
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YouTube Video Can Be Viewed Here:
https://youtu.be/A4z9PKm_f7I
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RESOURCES:
National Suicide Prevention Hotline 24/7: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
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KONNECT with our KADS:
Travis Balitz:
Business:
Portfolio: http://www.travisbalitz.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/its.travist
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travis.balitz
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travisbalitz
Music:
2uo7rax:
Web site: http://www.2uo7rax.com
BandCamp: http://2uo7rax.bandcamp.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/2uo7rax
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2uo7rax
REALGroupStation:
Soundclick: https://www.soundclick.com/travist
BandCamp: http://REALGroupStation.bandcamp.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/REALGroupStation
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/REALGroupStation
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/its.travist
2uo12iano:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/2uo12iano
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2uo12iano
Art:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artworkbytravis
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Kyle Balitz:
Business:
Portfolio: http://www.kylebalitz.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kyle.robert.balitz
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylebalitzcreations
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krbalitz
Interviews:
Korean Adoptee Stories:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KoreanAdopteeStories
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KoreanAdopteeStories
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Interested in sharing your story?
Contact us at:
KoreanAdopteeStories@gmail.com
Tel: 1 (651) 491-8441
Alt: krbalitz@gmail.com
http://www.kadstories.com
http://www.koreanadopteestories.com
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LINKS:
Korean Adoptee Stories:
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/korean-adoptee-stories
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KoreanAdopteeStories
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/KoreanAdopteeStories
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/KADStories
Portfolio:
http://www.TravisBalitz.com
http://www.KyleBalitz.com
© 2022 Korean Adoptee Stories. All Rights Reserved.
Woo Ae Yi is back to be interviewed by KADStories.com to promote her new film: "The Red Thread of Fate," which is a romantic, based off a book she also had written. And is a story that focuses on Zarah, an adopted young woman coming into her own through self-discovery and the emotional complexities of romantic relationships. In Red Thread of Fate, an optimistic college graduate meets her dream older Asian man, but she is in a relationship with a jealous millennial man who finds out about the affair.
This is also the first time we are joined with our guest host Lily Gal, who is a KAD, a MN Native, mother of three who currently resides in Texas and whom we connected through an adoptee event! Please welcome her and she will likely be a face that will show up more frequently for KADStories.com
Key Topics Covered:
1:02 - Personal Background
2:43 - "The Red Thread of Fate" Premise
4:06 - The Creation of Zarah & Her Challenges
5:21 - Cast & Crew
8:05 - Importance of Adoptee Involvement
8:40 - Writing Process
11:50 - Challenges of Producing Films
15:00 - Set Location
15:40 - Characters of Film
16:22 - Purpose of Film
17:30 - Age Gap Relationships
18:42 - Budget, Roles to Be Filled & Sponsorships
20:42 - Comparables
22:13 - Biography of Woo Ae Yi
22:42 - Real Life vs Fiction
24:40 - Relationship & Representation
26:00 - Codependency & Love Addiction
27:40 - Advice for Overcoming Codependency
32:30 - Catharsis of Creating Film
33:50 - Criticism & Passion of the Arts
35:30 - More Advice for Overcoming Codependency
37:30 - Web site & Conclusion
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YouTube Video Can Be Viewed Here:
https://youtu.be/J3LEM4yZDiM
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Red Thread of Fate:
Web site:
http://redthreadoffate.weebly.com
Instagram:
http://www.instagram.com/redthreadoffate/
Twitter:
http://twitter.com/RToFfilm
IMDB:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt15106154
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KONNECT with our KADS:
Woo Ae Yi:
Links:
https://linktr.ee/yiwooae
Web site:
http://www.yiwooae.com/
IMDB:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12742116/
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Interested in sharing your story?
Contact us at:
KoreanAdopteeStories@gmail.com
Tel: 1-651-491-8441
Alt: krbalitz@gmail.com
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LINKS:
Korean Adoptee Stories:
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/korean-adoptee-stories
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KoreanAdopteeStories
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/KoreanAdopteeStories
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/KADStories
Portfolio:
http://www.TravisBalitz.com
http://www.KyleBalitz.com
© 2021 Korean Adoptee Stories. All Rights Reserved.
This interview with Korean Adoptee, Sarah Clifton, was conducted by Kyle & Travis Balitz, during the summer of 2020 and was originally released through the Gide Foundation, which is now known as The Adoptee Group. The interview is now re-released through KADStories.com. Sarah, who resides in New Mexico came to visit us here in Minnesota. We believe this interview was so candidly informative and know many adoptees will relate to her struggles in relationships, abuse, self-harm, mental health and raising children. We also want to note here at KADStories, we aim to provide a safe and non-judgemental platform for adoptees to speak out and we ask our viewers to please respect other people's honest stories, opinions, and struggles. Currently Sarah has seemingly found a more healthier partner and has an improved relationship with her daughters, although admittedly still struggles. Perhaps someday we may do a follow up interview with her.
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YouTube Video Can Be Viewed Here:
https://youtu.be/yir7hmqIR4I
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Key Topics Covered:
0:14 - Intro
0:51 - Childhood & Adoptive Family
1:37 - School & Bullying
3:33 - Birth Family Search
4:08 - Mental Health Struggles
4:52 - Abuse & Relationship with Family
6:00 - Relationship Patterns
7:40 - Having Children & Parenthood
8:20 - Depression & Substance Use
9:43 - Losing Custody of Kids & Mental Health Issues
10:46 - Hospitalization
12:35 - Jobs & Dreams
13:45 - Birth Family Records
14:35 - Korean Culture Camps
15:05 - Korean Adoptee Groups
15:40 - Advice & Happiness
16:38 - Going to Korea & More Birth Records
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KONNECT with our KADS:
Sarah Clifton:
FaceBook:
https://www.facebook.com/1977UnicornFarts
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RESOURCES:
National Suicide Prevention Hotline 24/7: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
The Adoptee Group:
Web site: http://www.theadopteegroup.org
Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/TheAdopteeGroup
An Adoptee's Guide to Korea FaceBook Page:
http://www.facebook.com/AdopteeGuideToKorea
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Interested in sharing your story?
Contact us at:
KoreanAdopteeStories@gmail.com
Tel: 1 (651) 491-8441
Alt: krbalitz@gmail.com
http://www.kadstories.com
http://www.koreanadopteestories.com
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LINKS:
Korean Adoptee Stories:
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/korean-adoptee-stories
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KoreanAdopteeStories
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/KoreanAdopteeStories
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/KADStories
2uo7rax:
Web site: http://www.2uo7rax.com
BandCamp: http://2uo7rax.bandcamp.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/2uo7rax
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2uo7rax
Portfolio:
http://www.TravisBalitz.com
http://www.KyleBalitz.com
© 2021 Korean Adoptee Stories. All Rights Reserved.
KADStories's Hosts Kyle & Travis had another opportunity to attend MN Kangnam Korean Baptist Church to celebrate Pastor Daniel's Birthday. This was part of sermon that we though was interesting as small upload. If adoptees are looking for a community to belong to Korean Church's are very welcoming to adoptees and a close-knit community and most of them offer lunch after the sermon! Happy Birthday Pastor Daniel!
MN Kangnam Korean Baptist Church:
Address: 2600 W 82nd St, Bloomington, MN 55431
Hours:
Phone: (651) 604-7033
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzBcWV2mNhKy8Z98XNzavYg
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YouTube Video Can Be Viewed Here:
https://youtu.be/4Bhi2oa25Hk
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Key Topics Covered:
0:00 - Happy Anniversary to Kangnam Church
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RESOURCES:
National Suicide Prevention Hotline 24/7: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
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KONNECT with our KADS:
Travis Balitz:
Business:
Portfolio: http://www.travisbalitz.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/its.travist
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travis.balitz
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travisbalitz
Music:
2uo7rax:
Web site: http://www.2uo7rax.com
BandCamp: http://2uo7rax.bandcamp.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/2uo7rax
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2uo7rax
REALGroupStation:
Soundclick: https://www.soundclick.com/travist
BandCamp: http://REALGroupStation.bandcamp.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/REALGroupStation
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/REALGroupStation
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/its.travist
2uo12iano:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/2uo12iano
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2uo12iano
Art:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artworkbytravis
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Kyle Balitz:
Business:
Portfolio: http://www.kylebalitz.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kyle.robert.balitz
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylebalitzcreations
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krbalitz
Interviews:
Korean Adoptee Stories:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KoreanAdopteeStories
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KoreanAdopteeStories
~~~
Interested in sharing your story?
Contact us at:
KoreanAdopteeStories@gmail.com
Tel: 1 (651) 491-8441
Alt: krbalitz@gmail.com
http://www.kadstories.com
http://www.koreanadopteestories.com
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LINKS:
Korean Adoptee Stories:
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/korean-adoptee-stories
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KoreanAdopteeStories
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/KoreanAdopteeStories
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/KADStories
Portfolio:
http://www.TravisBalitz.com
http://www.KyleBalitz.com
© 2021 Korean Adoptee Stories. All Rights Reserved.
KADStories's Hosts Kyle & Travis had another opportunity to attend MN Kangnam Korean Baptist Church to celebrate Pastor Daniel's Birthday. This was part of sermon that we though was interesting as small upload. If adoptees are looking for a community to belong to Korean Church's are very welcoming to adoptees and a close-knit community and most of them offer lunch after the sermon!
MN Kangnam Korean Baptist Church:
Address: 2600 W 82nd St, Bloomington, MN 55431
Hours:
Phone: (651) 604-7033
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzBcWV2mNhKy8Z98XNzavYg
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YouTube Video Can Be Viewed Here:
https://youtu.be/2gsyHRg8Tk0
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Key Topics Covered:
0:00 - Happy Anniversary to Kangnam Church
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RESOURCES:
National Suicide Prevention Hotline 24/7: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
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KONNECT with our KADS:
Travis Balitz:
Business:
Portfolio: http://www.travisbalitz.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/its.travist
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travis.balitz
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travisbalitz
Music:
2uo7rax:
Web site: http://www.2uo7rax.com
BandCamp: http://2uo7rax.bandcamp.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/2uo7rax
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2uo7rax
REALGroupStation:
Soundclick: https://www.soundclick.com/travist
BandCamp: http://REALGroupStation.bandcamp.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/REALGroupStation
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/REALGroupStation
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/its.travist
2uo12iano:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/2uo12iano
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2uo12iano
Art:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artworkbytravis
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Kyle Balitz:
Business:
Portfolio: http://www.kylebalitz.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kyle.robert.balitz
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylebalitzcreations
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krbalitz
Interviews:
Korean Adoptee Stories:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KoreanAdopteeStories
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KoreanAdopteeStories
~~~
Interested in sharing your story?
Contact us at:
KoreanAdopteeStories@gmail.com
Tel: 1 (651) 491-8441
Alt: krbalitz@gmail.com
http://www.kadstories.com
http://www.koreanadopteestories.com
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LINKS:
Korean Adoptee Stories:
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/korean-adoptee-stories
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KoreanAdopteeStories
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/KoreanAdopteeStories
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/KADStories
Portfolio:
http://www.TravisBalitz.com
http://www.KyleBalitz.com
© 2021 Korean Adoptee Stories. All Rights Reserved.
Korean Adoptee Stories hosts Travis and Kyle open a gift we received from a very talented KAD specialty baker named Melissa Jordan, owner of Works of Wonder Bakery. Thank you so much for the wonderful gifts!
Works of Wonder Bakery:
Email: WorksOfWonderBakery@gmail.com
Phone: (860) 235-1703
FaceBook Page: http: www.facebook.com/WowBakeryVA
Korean Adoptee Ministry Center:
Website: http://www.KAMCenter.org
FaceBook Page: http://www.facebook.com/KAMCenterMN
Key Topics Covered:
0:00 - Introduction
1:12 - Opening a Gift from WOW Bakery
1:30 - Reading a Letter
2:30 - Opening Card Stock
4:39 - KAMCenter 10th Anniversary Booklet
5:30 - Opening Cookies
8:52 - Montage of Cookies
10:39 - Photos of Cookies
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YouTube Video Can Be Viewed Here:
https://youtu.be/zX72Gc_K5lQ
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KONNECT with our KADS:
Travis Balitz:
Portfolio: http://www.travisbalitz.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/its.travist
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travis.balitz
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travisbalitz
Kyle Balitz:
Portfolio: http://www.kylebalitz.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kyle.robert.balitz
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylebalitzcreations
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krbalitz
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Interested in sharing your story?
Contact us at:
KoreanAdopteeStories@gmail.com
Tel: 1 (651) 491-8441
Alt: krbalitz@gmail.com
http://www.kadstories.com
http://www.koreanadopteestories.com
~~~
LINKS:
Korean Adoptee Stories:
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/korean-adoptee-stories
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KoreanAdopteeStories
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/KoreanAdopteeStories
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/KADStories
2uo7rax:
Web site: http://www.2uo7rax.com
BandCamp: http://2uo7rax.bandcamp.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/2uo7rax
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2uo7rax
Portfolio:
http://www.TravisBalitz.com
http://www.KyleBalitz.com
© 2021 Korean Adoptee Stories. All Rights Reserved.
#Adoption #Adoptee #KoreanAdoptee #Mental Health #TheAdopteeGroup #KADVillage #TagCares
Korean Adoptee Stories hosts Travis and Kyle open a gift we received from KAD Village and write our #UNSelfie for promoting TAG Cares
KAD Village:
Website: http://www.KADVillage.com
FaceBook Page: https://www.facebook.com/kadvillage
FaceBook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/612176773123936
The Adoptee Group:
Website: http://www.theadopteegroup.org
FaceBook Page: http://www.facebook.com/TheAdopteeGroup
An Adoptee's Guide to Korea FaceBook Page:
http://www.facebook.com/AdopteeGuideToKorea
Key Topics Covered:
0:00 - Introduction
1:08 - Opening a gift from KAD Village
2:20 - Explaining TAG Cares
3:30 - Our Mental Health Journey & Our Support for TAG
8:06 - Writing our #UNSelfie message for Tag Cares
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YouTube Video Can Be Viewed Here:
https://youtu.be/oyQnxLdx9NU
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KONNECT with our KADS:
Jodi Gill:
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/jodi.gill.14
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/jeeae4
GiDE USA:
https://www.gideusa.com/
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Interested in sharing your story?
Contact us at:
KoreanAdopteeStories@gmail.com
Tel: 1 (651) 491-8441
Alt: krbalitz@gmail.com
http://www.kadstories.com
http://www.koreanadopteestories.com
~~~
LINKS:
Korean Adoptee Stories:
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/korean-adoptee-stories
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KoreanAdopteeStories
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/KoreanAdopteeStories
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/KADStories
2uo7rax:
Web site: http://www.2uo7rax.com
BandCamp: http://2uo7rax.bandcamp.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/2uo7rax
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2uo7rax
Portfolio:
http://www.TravisBalitz.com
http://www.KyleBalitz.com
© 2021 Korean Adoptee Stories. All Rights Reserved.
#Adoption #Adoptee #KoreanAdoptee #Mental Health #TheAdopteeGroup #KADVillage #TagCares
KADStories.com decided to take a little break from the deep and heavy content and went for something a little light hearted and wanted to kick off a cooking series: Kooking with Kads! Here we also want to introduce KAD, Lily Gal who teaches us how to cook Pajeon (Korean Pancakes). Thank you also to our Mom Donna Balitz for allowing us to use her kitchen to create this delicious Korean Food!
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Pajeon Ingredients:
✓ Flour
✓ 2 Eggs
✓ Onion
✓ Kimchee
✓ Green Onions
✓ Cooking Oil
Sauce Ingredients
✓ Soy Sauce
✓ Sesame Oil (Chamgireum)
✓ Hyumee Shikcho
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YouTube Video Can Be Viewed Here:
https://youtu.be/H10WNPmg0JA
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BIOGRAPHY:
Lily Gal is a Korean Adoptee originally from Minnesota. She currently is undergoing her own transformation and healing being an adoptee. She is married and currently has 3 children. Lily Gal has also been introduced as guest host for KADStories.com and developed quite a bond with KADStories host Kyle & Travis and probably is our biggest fan! She had stated if we grew up in Korea we would be buddies. So after bonding at Pastor Park's event we had to bring her on to help share even a more wider perspective on anything KAD!
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Key Topics Covered:
0:00 - "How to Cook Pajeon with Lily"
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KONNECT with our KADS:
Lily Gal:
FaceBook [Business]: https://www.facebook.com/DaebaKad-%EB%8C%80%EB%B0%95-%EC%BA%90%EB%93%9C-111999537795581
FaceBook [Personal]: https://www.facebook.com/LILYGAL8
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RESOURCES:
National Suicide Prevention Hotline 24/7: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
~~~
Interested in sharing your story?
Contact us at:
KoreanAdopteeStories@gmail.com
Tel: 1 (651) 491-8441
Alt: krbalitz@gmail.com
http://www.kadstories.com
http://www.koreanadopteestories.com
~~~
LINKS:
Korean Adoptee Stories:
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/korean-adoptee-stories
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KoreanAdopteeStories
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/KoreanAdopteeStories
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/KADStories
2uo7rax:
Web site: http://www.2uo7rax.com
BandCamp: http://2uo7rax.bandcamp.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/2uo7rax
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2uo7rax
Portfolio:
http://www.TravisBalitz.com
http://www.KyleBalitz.com
© 2021 Korean Adoptee Stories. All Rights Reserved.
Meet Jayme Hansen. Mr. Hansen is a well known authority in the adoption sphere and has truly lived a life of a dozen men. Even though his childhood living in Minnesota was difficult including experiencing racism, bullying, and being adopted into a dysfunctional farming family he managed to overcome many challenges after joining the military. He was on active duty in Operation Desert Storm, and has worked his way up as a CFO of the U.S. Military. Jayme has also been an active leader and volunteer in many adoptee organizations such as 325Kamra, ICAV (Intercountry Adoptee Voices), and Adoption Trafficking for the Vance Twins. He also has multiple degrees under his belt including an MBA, Public Administration, Biology, Nursing, and Cooking. Currently his is a CFO at the Defense Health Agency and is happily married with two children. KADStories.com is incredibly proud to meet Jayme locally here in MN and were awestruck by his accomplishments despite the struggles as an adoptee. He really found a way to turn his pain into empowerment. This is an interview of a life time you don't want to miss!
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YouTube Video Can Be Viewed Here:
https://youtu.be/1qpPIdA3iqI
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Key Topics Covered:
-PART 1-
0:30 - Troubled Childhood & Family Structure
4:00 - Choice to Join the Military
6:16 - 3 Attributes for Success
11:01 - Journey of the Military
13:48 - Racism in the Military
17:02 - Recap of Mental Health Struggles
20:00 - Introduction to the KAD Community
24:30 - Reuniting with Birth Family on Father's Side
28:00 - DNA Testing & Geneology History of Korea
31:00 - History of South Korea & Japan
33:30 - White Supremacy in America & in the Military & Its Values
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KONNECT with our KADS:
Jayme Hansen:
Email: hansenarmy@yahoo.com
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/hansenarmy
Adoptee Organization Affiliates:
InterCountry Adoptee Voices (ICAV)
Web site: http://intercountryadopteevoices.com
FaceBook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4213333023
325Kamra
Web site: https://www.325kamra.org/
FaceBook Page: https://www.facebook.com/325Kamra
Korean American Grassroots Conference
Web site: https://kagc.us/
FaceBook Page: https://www.facebook.com/KAGrassroots/
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RESOURCES:
National Suicide Prevention Hotline 24/7: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
~~~
Interested in sharing your story?
Contact us at:
KoreanAdopteeStories@gmail.com
Tel: 1 (651) 491-8441
Alt: krbalitz@gmail.com
http://www.kadstories.com
http://www.koreanadopteestories.com
~~~
LINKS:
Korean Adoptee Stories:
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/korean-adoptee-stories
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KoreanAdopteeStories
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/KoreanAdopteeStories
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/KADStories
2uo7rax:
Web site: http://www.2uo7rax.com
BandCamp: http://2uo7rax.bandcamp.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/2uo7rax
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2uo7rax
Portfolio:
http://www.TravisBalitz.com
http://www.KyleBalitz.com
© 2021 Korean Adoptee Stories. All Rights Reserved.
Meet Jayme Hansen. Mr. Hansen is a well known authority in the adoption sphere and has truly lived a life of a dozen men. Even though his childhood living in Minnesota was difficult including experiencing racism, bullying, and being adopted into a dysfunctional farming family he managed to overcome many challenges after joining the military. He was on active duty in Operation Desert Storm, and has worked his way up as a CFO of the U.S. Military. Jayme has also been an active leader and volunteer in many adoptee organizations such as 325Kamra, ICAV (Intercountry Adoptee Voices), and Adoption Trafficking for the Vance Twins. He also has multiple degrees under his belt including an MBA, Public Administration, Biology, Nursing, and Cooking. Currently his is a CFO at the Defense Health Agency and is happily married with two children. KADStories.com is incredibly proud to meet Jayme locally here in MN and were awestruck by his accomplishments despite the struggles as an adoptee. He really found a way to turn his pain into empowerment. This is an interview of a life time you don't want to miss!
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YouTube Video Can Be Viewed Here:
https://anchor.fm/korean-adoptee-stories/episodes/MN-Kangnam-Korean-Baptist-Churchs-Fourth-Anniversary-With-Mrs--Kim-e19gj3n
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Key Topics Covered:
-PART 1-
0:30 - Troubled Childhood & Family Structure
4:00 - Choice to Join the Military
6:16 - 3 Attributes for Success
11:01 - Journey of the Military
13:48 - Racism in the Military
17:02 - Recap of Mental Health Struggles
20:00 - Introduction to the KAD Community
24:30 - Reuniting with Birth Family on Father's Side
28:00 - DNA Testing & Geneology History of Korea
31:00 - History of South Korea & Japan
33:30 - White Supremacy in America & in the Military & Its Values
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KONNECT with our KADS:
Jayme Hansen:
Email: hansenarmy@yahoo.com
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/hansenarmy
Adoptee Organization Affiliates:
InterCountry Adoptee Voices (ICAV)
Web site: http://intercountryadopteevoices.com
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325Kamra
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Korean American Grassroots Conference
Web site: https://kagc.us/
FaceBook Page: https://www.facebook.com/KAGrassroots/
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RESOURCES:
National Suicide Prevention Hotline 24/7: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
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KADStories's Hosts Kyle & Travis were invited and had the special opportunity to attend Mrs. Kim's MN Kangnam Korean Baptist Church in early October, who is a Korean immigrant and owns a restaurant name Hoban in Eagan and taught us Korean for our Kimchee Klub. This is just a short video of Pastor Chris Reinertson who ministers the American church side called Southtown Baptist Church congratulating Kangnam Church and Pastor Daniel and his wife Christine and its members for their fourth anniversary. Congratulations Mrs. Kim!
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Key Topics Covered:
0:00 - Happy Anniversary to Kangnam Church
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YouTube Video Can Be Viewed Here:
https://youtu.be/arr-C4kuP_A
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RESOURCES:
National Suicide Prevention Hotline 24/7: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
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KONNECT with our KADS:
Travis Balitz:
Business:
Portfolio: http://www.travisbalitz.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/its.travist
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travis.balitz
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travisbalitz
Music:
2uo7rax:
Web site: http://www.2uo7rax.com
BandCamp: http://2uo7rax.bandcamp.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/2uo7rax
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2uo7rax
REALGroupStation:
Soundclick: https://www.soundclick.com/travist
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/REALGroupStation
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/REALGroupStation
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/its.travist
2uo12iano:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/2uo12iano
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2uo12iano
Art:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artworkbytravis
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Kyle Balitz:
Business:
Portfolio: http://www.kylebalitz.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kyle.robert.balitz
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylebalitzcreations
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krbalitz
Interviews:
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KoreanAdopteeStories
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Interested in sharing your story?
Contact us at:
KoreanAdopteeStories@gmail.com
Tel: 1 (651) 491-8441
Alt: krbalitz@gmail.com
http://www.kadstories.com
http://www.koreanadopteestories.com
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Portfolio:
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