18 | Kimbop TV: Christine Lee

We close out Season 2 with a gripping story from former TV news reporter Christine Lee. Christine is an Emmy-nominated journalist who has reported in newsrooms across America. She’s covered subjects ranging from the Vancouver Winter Olympics to an exclusive series about North Korean refugees living in the US. 

On screen, Christine’s life appeared idyllic. But a few years ago, things took a turn when she became a victim of domestic violence and sexual assault. Today, Christine shares her personal story with the hope that opening up about her past can help API communities overcome the cultural stigma associated with domestic violence, and offer healing to those who’ve experienced it.

We also talk to Christine about:

What it’s like to build her own audience from scratch now that she is at the helm of her own media company, Kimbop TV, 
Some of the lessons she’s learned about life through storytelling, 
How to cope with stress and trauma, and
Why it may not always be wise to rock the boat

Trigger Warning: This episode contains content around sexual and domestic violence.

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We’ve included educational resources below to help victims/survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault, as well as their family and friends. 

The power and control wheel diagram explains the cycle of domestic violence 
Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence (API-GBV) has stats and a dedicated team that includes lawyers
The Center for the Pacific Asian Family (CPAF) is a national nonprofit where Christine received free counseling, volunteered, and worked for a year as Community Engagement Manager. They have a 24-hour hotline and trainings for those wishing to learn more about domestic violence and sexual assault.

Additional organizations that can provide support to victims or family members of victims:

National Korean American Coalition to End Domestic Abuse (National)
Korean American Family Service Center (NYC) 
KFAM (LA)- 
My Sister's House (Sacramento) 

Follow Christine on social media:

youtube.com/kimboptv 
instagram.com/kimboptv
twitter.com/MsChristine_Lee

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We’ll be taking a break for the next few months to work on Season 3. Season 3 will launch in mid-September, but keep your eyes peeled for a few potential low-key NYC events and bonus episodes over the summer. 

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