BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Oakland Asian Cultural Center - ECPv6.17.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260318 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260524 DTSTAMP:20260820T233339Z CREATED:20260226T194319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T233339Z UID:22956-1773792000-1779580799@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Our Language\, Our Story: Photos by Joyce Xi 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/joyce-xi/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Joyce-Xi-Exhibition-PREVIEW-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260320T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260320T210000 DTSTAMP:20260310T194052Z CREATED:20260227T233159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T194052Z UID:22970-1774033200-1774040400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Nowruz with the Persian Classical Trio 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/persian-classical/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Nowruz-2026-Preview-1080-x-1080-px-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260403T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260403T130000 DTSTAMP:20260327T192722Z CREATED:20260327T192619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T192722Z UID:23133-1775217600-1775221200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:April Mending Circle 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/mending-apr2026/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mending-Circle-Evergreen-Preview-White-Background.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T233740Z CREATED:20260323T211521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T233740Z UID:23100-1775908800-1775919600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Southeast Asian New Year Celebration 2026 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/sea-ny-2026/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SEAsian-NY-2026-1080-x-1080.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T180000 DTSTAMP:20260323T190026Z CREATED:20260323T185428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T190026Z UID:23090-1776528000-1776535200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Echoes of Eureka: A Youth Opera Bridging History and Hope 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/echoes-eureka/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Echoes-of-Eureka-FB-1080-x-1080.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T140000 DTSTAMP:20260327T210412Z CREATED:20260326T233054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T210412Z UID:23119-1777118400-1777125600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:The OACC 2026 Interactive Artist Showcase 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-showcase-26/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Interactive-Artist-Showcase-FB-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T170000 DTSTAMP:20260331T223148Z CREATED:20260331T221747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T223148Z UID:23139-1777208400-1777222800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Tea & Tiles: A Sunday Social With 13 Orphans 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/tea-tiles/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Tea-Tiles-FB-1080-x-1080-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260501T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260501T130000 DTSTAMP:20260427T212240Z CREATED:20260427T212153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T212240Z UID:23261-1777636800-1777640400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:May Mending Circle 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/mending-may2026/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mending-Circle-Evergreen-Preview-White-Background.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260503T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260503T153000 DTSTAMP:20260428T193016Z CREATED:20260326T234447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T193016Z UID:23126-1777813200-1777822200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Strong Like Bamboo 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/strong-bamboo-26/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Strong-Like-Bamboo-FB-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T203000 DTSTAMP:20260424T161947Z CREATED:20260423T222057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T161947Z UID:23227-1778781600-1778790600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Asian Voices in Children’s Media: a Talk With Nira Liu\, Eugenia Yoh\, and Elenor Mak 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/asian-kids-media/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Celebrating-Asian-Voices-in-Childrens-Media-FB-1080-x-1080-px-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T160000 DTSTAMP:20260413T185722Z CREATED:20260409T230626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T185722Z UID:23171-1779026400-1779033600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Stories from the Edge of Sea: A Book Launch With Andrew Lam 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/andrew-lam/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Andrew-Lam-Book-Launch-FB-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260522T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260522T210000 DTSTAMP:20260511T220439Z CREATED:20260422T214047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T220439Z UID:23150-1779474600-1779483600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Queer Asian World Cinema: QWOCFF Satellite 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/qwocmap/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Queer-Asian-Cinema-FB-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T210000 DTSTAMP:20260417T001308Z CREATED:20260413T185348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T001308Z UID:23198-1780167600-1780174800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-Filled Heritage: Celebrating the Zither—Asian American Identity and Cultural Survival 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/asian-zither/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Asian-Zither-FB-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260605T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260605T130000 DTSTAMP:20260603T223304Z CREATED:20260603T223247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T223304Z UID:23417-1780660800-1780664400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:June Mending Circle 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/june-mending-circle/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mending-Circle-Evergreen-Preview-White-Background.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T200000 DTSTAMP:20260512T213817Z CREATED:20260511T201833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T213817Z UID:23300-1781287200-1781294400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Opening Doorways for Belonging and Liberation: PARAMITA Film Screening and Healing Workshop with Kirthi Nath 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/paramita/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PARAMITA-FB-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260624T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T170000 DTSTAMP:20260820T233203Z CREATED:20260603T011234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T233203Z UID:23404-1782302400-1786813200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:From Ochazuke to Adobo: Care\, Memory\, and the Immigrant Kitchen with Julia LaChica 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/ochazuke-adobo/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Julia-LaChia-FB-1080-x-1080-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260626T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260626T203000 DTSTAMP:20260602T214051Z CREATED:20260602T213826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T214051Z UID:23397-1782498600-1782505800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Pieces of Self: A Collage Workshop with Trisha Mah 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/trisha-mah/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Pieces-of-Self-FB-1080-x-1080.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260710T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260710T130000 DTSTAMP:20260706T234711Z CREATED:20260706T234615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T234711Z UID:23459-1783684800-1783688400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:July Mending Circle 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/july-mending-circle/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mending-Circle-Evergreen-Preview-White-Background.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260712T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260712T160000 DTSTAMP:20260707T203510Z CREATED:20260529T223451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T203510Z UID:23326-1783864800-1783872000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Musikang Kalipay: A Rondalla Concert with the Iskwelahang Pilipino 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/kalipay/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Musikang-Kalipay-FB-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260723T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260723T190000 DTSTAMP:20260624T213605Z CREATED:20260623T195601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T213605Z UID:23423-1784826000-1784833200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:1850-1882: A Chinese American Origin Story—A Book Talk with Veronica Li 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/veronica-li/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1882-Book-Talk-IG-1080-x-1080.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T160000 DTSTAMP:20260731T160946Z CREATED:20260703T014214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T160946Z UID:23449-1785589200-1785600000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Our Stories in Our Voices: Oral History of Oakland Chinatown Organizing Across Generations 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/oral-history-chinatown/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Our-Stories-in-Our-Voices-FB-1080-x-1080.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260807T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260807T133000 DTSTAMP:20260805T204519Z CREATED:20260722T202453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T204519Z UID:23472-1786104000-1786109400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:August Mending Circle 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/aug2026-mending-circle/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mending-Circle-Evergreen-Preview-White-Background.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T160000 DTSTAMP:20260730T155923Z CREATED:20260722T213418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T155923Z UID:23476-1786802400-1786809600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Nest of Tongues: A Book Launch With Randy Ribay 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/nest-of-tongues/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Nest-of-Tongues-FB-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260819T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T160000 DTSTAMP:20260821T001658Z CREATED:20260820T203416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T001658Z UID:23575-1787148000-1790438400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:The Fragrance of Calligraphy and Ink: An Exhibition of Chinese Brush Paintings 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/chinese-brush-paintings/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Fragrance-of-Ink-Preview-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260829T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260830T150000 DTSTAMP:20260818T154700Z CREATED:20260818T154657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T154700Z UID:23564-1788012000-1788102000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Bilingual Chinese Storytime: Celebrating the Qixi Festival 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/bilingual-storytime-aug26/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Bilingual-Storytime-FB-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260904T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260904T133000 DTSTAMP:20260901T042024Z CREATED:20260901T041628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T042024Z UID:23615-1788523200-1788528600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:September Mending Circle 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/sep2026-mending-circle/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mending-Circle-Evergreen-Preview-White-Background.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260911T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260911T210000 DTSTAMP:20260910T193119Z CREATED:20260806T212924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T193119Z UID:23528-1789153200-1789160400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Interweaving: Indo-Persian Exchanges 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/interweaving/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Interweaving-Indo-Persian-Exchanges-FB-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T150000 DTSTAMP:20260818T004356Z CREATED:20260814T045103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T004356Z UID:23549-1789813800-1789830000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Tea & Tiles: A Saturday Social With 13 Orphans 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/tea-tiles-sep2026/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Tea-Tiles-Sep2026-FB-1080-x-1080-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261002T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261002T133000 DTSTAMP:20260901T042328Z CREATED:20260901T042126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T042328Z UID:23620-1790942400-1790947800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:October Mending Circle 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/oct2026-mending-circle/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mending-Circle-Evergreen-Preview-White-Background.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261003T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261004T150000 DTSTAMP:20260916T003747Z CREATED:20260916T003547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T003747Z UID:23638-1791036000-1791126000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Bilingual Chinese Storytime: Celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival 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. 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