So Yun Um is a Korean American Filmmaker & Film Critic. She runs So’s Reel Thoughts which highlights international, 
independent, and genre films. She writes a bi-weekly column called Badass Femmes for Crome Yellow & is the creator of the #GirlTalkSeries. She programs for LA Festivals and is part of the Women Film Critics Circle.
Back then, So used to doubt herself since other people used to doubt her. She realized that the moment she stop seeking permission from others, she started living life for herself. Check out So’s interview to listen to her story and tips on her inner journey to self confidence.
Bio
So Yun Um is a film critic and film maker.
Cultural Background
So is of Korean descent.
Favorite Self Confidence Quote
Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another steppingstone to greatness.
Definition of Self Confidence
Knowing your worth and living through it.
Her Life Before the Discovery of Self Confidence
In middle school, people doubted So which made her doubt herself.
The “AHA” Moment
So realized that nobody else is doing it, so she went for it.
Her Life After the Discovery of Self Confidence
So knows that there’s not an invisible hero saving her.
The One Self Confidence Tip For the Listener
Stop comparing to others. Start with you, know you and be okay with being you.
Interview Links
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