Episode 16. Emmy Award-Winning Journalist, Lisa Ling

Join host, Soon Yu for a deeply reflective conversation with journalist Lisa Ling. In this episode, Lisa opens up about the forces that have shaped her remarkable journey: grappling with identity as an outsider, confronting early career racism, and the poignant experience of reconnecting with her mother. Discover how these personal crossroads ignited her powerful commitment to amplifying the voices often unheard, and how her relentless curiosity and empathy have shifted perspectives across America. From her courageous early reporting in Afghanistan to the determined effort to bring her sister home from North Korea, Lisa shares the human stories that underpin her impactful career.

02:15 – How Connie Chung Inspired Lisa's Career
09:30 – How Childhood Alienation Built Lisa's Deep Empathy
24:10 – Becoming a War Correspondent at 21 Years Old
37:00 – A Crushing Act of Racism Early in Lisa's Career
44:00 – Healing a Broken Relationship with Her Mother
1:04:00 – Leading the Effort to Free Her Sister from North Korea
1:12:00 – Lisa's Mission: Giving a Voice to the Invisible