BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Oakland Asian Cultural Center - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Oakland Asian Cultural Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://oacc.cc X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Oakland Asian Cultural Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210219T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210219T200000 DTSTAMP:20260506T052845 CREATED:20210123T021503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210220T203246Z UID:9703-1613757600-1613764800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Quarantini Mixer: Celebrating with Food and Drink DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang 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.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/quarantini-mixer-celebrating-with-food-and-drink/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/q3_thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210212 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210220 DTSTAMP:20260506T052845 CREATED:20201223T220618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210223T225828Z UID:9120-1613088000-1613779199@oacc.cc SUMMARY:OACC 2021 Lunar New Year Celebration DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang 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.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/oacc-lny-2021/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/02_insta_std-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210209 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210301 DTSTAMP:20260506T052845 CREATED:20210131T063047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210312T183140Z UID:9168-1612828800-1614556799@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Lincoln School 2021 Lunar New Year Art Contest DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang 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.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/virtual-lincoln-school-lny-art-contest/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/20210209ArtContestThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210122T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210122T190000 DTSTAMP:20260506T052845 CREATED:20201110T190309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210123T205612Z UID:8917-1611338400-1611342000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Padmavyuha": A Conversation Behind the Scenes DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang 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.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/padmavyuha-film-talk/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/20210122Thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210109T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210109T140000 DTSTAMP:20260506T052845 CREATED:20201102T211410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210109T223001Z UID:8888-1610197200-1610200800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Book Talk: Women and the Legacy of Imperialism in the Pacific DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang 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.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/women-and-legacy-of-imperialism-in-pacific/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/20210109WomenAndPacificImperialismThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201224 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210102 DTSTAMP:20260506T052845 CREATED:20200225T002412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200225T002825Z UID:7670-1608768000-1609545599@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Closed for Holidays DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang 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.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/holidays/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201219T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201219T183000 DTSTAMP:20260506T052845 CREATED:20201020T211839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201221T182748Z UID:8834-1608397200-1608402600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Vanessa Vân-Ánh Võ DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang 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.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/heart-filled-heritage-series-van-anh-vo/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201219VanAnh_thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201204T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201204T183000 DTSTAMP:20260506T052845 CREATED:20201113T210849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201221T182920Z UID:8948-1607101200-1607106600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Quarantini Mixer: Beer Tasting 101 With Trappist DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang 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.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/quarantini-mixer-beer-tasting-101-with-trappist/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Thumbnail-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201130 DTSTAMP:20260506T052845 CREATED:20200225T002245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200225T002851Z UID:7668-1606348800-1606694399@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Closed for Thanksgiving DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang 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.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/thanksgiving/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201123T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201123T190000 DTSTAMP:20260506T052845 CREATED:20201022T171257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201221T182832Z UID:8842-1606150800-1606158000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Quiz For a Cause! Trivia Night with Geeks Who Drink DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang 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.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/quiz-for-a-cause-trivia-night-with-geeks-who-drink/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/QFAC_Nov.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201122T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201122T150000 DTSTAMP:20260506T052845 CREATED:20201019T235654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201122T230620Z UID:8829-1606050000-1606057200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Write Now! SF Bay: Claim Ourselves\, Connect with Each Other DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang 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.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/claim-ourselves-connect-with-each-other/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/11.22-OACC-Stand-Up_thumbnail.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201119T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201119T190000 DTSTAMP:20260506T052845 CREATED:20201019T204943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201120T031526Z UID:8825-1605808800-1605812400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:San Francisco's Chinatown: Resilience\, Survival\, and Celebration DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang 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.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/sf-chinatown-book-talk/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201119SFChinatownThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201114T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201114T180000 DTSTAMP:20260506T052845 CREATED:20200718T004830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201115T021334Z UID:8128-1605369600-1605376800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:140 LBS: How Beauty Killed My Mother Virtual Screening DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang 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.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/140lbs/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/LOVE-ME-AS-I-AM_.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201111 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201112 DTSTAMP:20260506T052845 CREATED:20200225T001549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200225T002837Z UID:7665-1605052800-1605139199@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Closed for Veterans Day DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang 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.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/veterans-day/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201031T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201031T103000 DTSTAMP:20260506T052845 CREATED:20201002T013034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201103T213623Z UID:8721-1604138400-1604140200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Sari-Sari Story Time 2: Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang 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.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/sari-sari-story-time-2/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201031SariSariKalipayThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201030T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201030T190000 DTSTAMP:20260506T052845 CREATED:20200923T200339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201031T165502Z UID:8687-1604080800-1604084400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Banchan Cooking Workshop 2 DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang 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.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/banchan-workshop-2/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/20201030Banchan2_Thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201024T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201024T143000 DTSTAMP:20260506T052845 CREATED:20200918T225921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201024T213741Z UID:8663-1603544400-1603549800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Oakland Chinatown Today\, Oakland Chinatown Tomorrow DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang 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.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/oakland-chinatown-today-tomorrow/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/20201024OCTodayandTomorrowThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201024T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201024T103000 DTSTAMP:20260506T052845 CREATED:20201002T012455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201024T173423Z UID:8717-1603533600-1603535400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Sari-Sari Story Time 1: Amina and the City of Flowers DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang 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.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/sari-sari-story-time-1/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201024SariSariAminaThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201017T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201017T140000 DTSTAMP:20260506T052845 CREATED:20200824T203306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T182442Z UID:8617-1602939600-1602943200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Chinatown Pretty Book Talk DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang 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.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/chinatown-pretty-book-talk/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/20201017ChinatownPrettyThumbnail-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201016T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201016T190000 DTSTAMP:20260506T052845 CREATED:20200923T200143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201024T173258Z UID:8683-1602871200-1602874800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Banchan Cooking Workshop 1 DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang 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.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/banchan-workshop-1/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/20201016Banchan1_Thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201012T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201012T193000 DTSTAMP:20260506T052845 CREATED:20200923T225708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T184228Z UID:8701-1602525600-1602531000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"In the Land of My Ancestors" Film & Conversation DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang 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.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/in-the-land-of-my-ancestors/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/20201012LandofAncestorsThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200930 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210101 DTSTAMP:20260506T052845 CREATED:20200813T191011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T184130Z UID:8575-1601424000-1609459199@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Virtual Chuseok Festival Youth Art Contest DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang 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.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/virtual-chuseok-festival-youth-art-contest/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Art-Contest_thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Korean Center%2C Inc.":MAILTO:info@koreancentersf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200925T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200925T190000 DTSTAMP:20260506T052845 CREATED:20200717T182601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201001T180006Z UID:8610-1601053200-1601060400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Quarantini Mixer: Spritz\, Mix\, & Drink From Home with Viridian and OACC DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang 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.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/quarantini-mixer/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cocktail_thumb_02-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200907 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200908 DTSTAMP:20260506T052845 CREATED:20200225T000327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200225T002843Z UID:7663-1599436800-1599523199@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Closed for Labor Day DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang 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.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/labor-day/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200829T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200829T150000 DTSTAMP:20260506T052845 CREATED:20200617T001659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T185823Z UID:7753-1598709600-1598713200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Love Me As I Am: How to Have an Inter-generational Conversation on Beauty Standards and Self-Worth DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang 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.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/convo-between-generations/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/LOVE-ME-AS-I-AM_-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200808 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201005 DTSTAMP:20260506T052845 CREATED:20200605T171347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201103T214657Z UID:7989-1596844800-1601855999@oacc.cc SUMMARY:San Francisco Beginnings of Korean Immigration (1902-1920) DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang 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.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/san-francisco-beginnings-of-korean-immigration-1902-1920/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th Street\, Suite 290\, Oakland\, CA 94607\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607 CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200808SFBeginningsThumbnail-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200725T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200725T150000 DTSTAMP:20260506T052845 CREATED:20200615T212353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211007T181118Z UID:8033-1595682000-1595689200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Healing Around Race: Creative Writing Workshop #2 DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang 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.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/healing-around-race-workshop-2/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200711CreativeWritingThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200714T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200714T120000 DTSTAMP:20260506T052845 CREATED:20200609T192022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200715T002306Z UID:8018-1594724400-1594728000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Foundational Cooking Class Series: Session 4 DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang 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.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/foundational-cooking-class-series-4/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200623CookingClassThumbnail-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200711T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200711T150000 DTSTAMP:20260506T052845 CREATED:20200615T212228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200715T183928Z UID:8029-1594472400-1594479600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Healing Around Race: Creative Writing Workshop #1 DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang 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.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/healing-around-race-workshop-1/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200711CreativeWritingThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200707T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200707T170000 DTSTAMP:20260506T052845 CREATED:20200609T191928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200708T174154Z UID:8016-1594137600-1594141200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Foundational Cooking Class Series: Session 3 DESCRIPTION:how k-dramas can transform your life \n \n \n \n Can a show like Squid Game change the world? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health\, licensed marriage and family therapist\, speaker\, and executive coach Jeanie Y. Chang explores how the wildly popular K-Drama global phenomenon can not just entertain us\, but also help us grieve from losses\, heal trauma\, improve our overall mental health\, and navigate the complicated roadmap of life no matter what challenges we may face. Join us for this innovative book launch event that is sure to provide insights and inspiration!   Susan Kim\, a startup advisor and angel investor as well as former CEO of Edmodo\, will be moderating the event. Susan calls herself an avid K-Drama fan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang \n \n \n \n Jeanie Chang 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.  Her book with Wiley Publishing titled\, “How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness\, Healing\, and Mental Health” hits shelves on May 7. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE BOOK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life\, celebrated licensed mental health professional Jeanie Y. Chang explores the powerful interrelationship between Korean dramas\, mental health and belongingness. In the book\, you’ll explore what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own wellbeing and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives.The author discusses:How powerful and dialectical forces determine our emotions and what Korean culture can teach us about how to best harness and manage those feelingsThe realities of cultural identity and the impact that having readily identifiable media touchstones can have on our livesHow to develop your empathy and compassion by using K-Dramas as a guide and starting pointPerfect for any K-Drama fans and enthusiasts\, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is also a must-read for anyone interested in how pop culture can deeply affect and better our lives. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/foundational-cooking-class-series-3/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200623CookingClassThumbnail-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR