<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2364833/open_sms">Send us a text</a>How do you create a movement that reshapes an entire community’s identity? Meet Paul "PK" Kim, a Korean-American comedian, trailblazer, and founder of Kollaboration, an organization that started as a grassroots talent show in Los Angeles and became a national platform celebrating Asian-American creativity and talent. In this episode of the Asian Diaspora Project, PK reflects on growing up as a Korean-American, navigating subtle racism, and how those experiences inspired him to launch Kollaboration. From losing $5,000 in its first year to eventually packing the 6,300-seat Shrine Auditorium, PK’s story is one of persistence, community-building, and passion. Along the way, Kollaboration became a launchpad for stars like Dumbfoundead, the Far East Movement, and countless others who’ve redefined representation in entertainment. Beyond Kollaboration, PK opens up about balancing his career in stand-up comedy, fatherhood, and his commitment to supporting Asian-American voices in the arts. His vision, humor, and honesty remind us of the power of believing in a cause bigger than oneself. #AsianDiasporaProject #PaulKim #Kollaboration #AsianAmericanVoices #RepresentationMatters #KoreanAmerican #DiversityInMedia<a href="https://asiasociety.org/asian-diaspora">Asian Diaspora Project</a> is a social media initiative of <a href="https://asiasociety.org">Asia Society</a> with support from <a href="https://www.snf.org/">Stavros Niarchos Foundation</a>. Subscribe and follow us on social media: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asian.diaspora/">https://www.instagram.com/asian.diaspora/</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@asiandiaspora">https://www.tiktok.com/@asiandiaspora</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@AsianDiaspora">https://www.youtube.com/@AsianDiaspora</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AsianDiasporaProject/">https://www.facebook.com/AsianDiasporaProject/</a>

Send us a text How do you create a movement that reshapes an entire community’s identity? Meet Paul "PK" Kim, a Korean-American comedian, trailblazer, and founder of Kollaboration, an organization that started as a grassroots talent show in Los Angeles and became a national platform celebrating Asian-American creativity and talent.  In this episode of the Asian Diaspora Project, PK reflects on growing up as a Korean-American, navigating subtle racism, and how those experiences inspired him to...

From Comedy to Community: Paul "PK" Kim on Breaking Barriers for Asian Creators