Jessica talks with Karin K. Jensen, writer, journalist, dancer, & dance instructor.

Karin K. Jensen is a local news writer for the Alameda Post, where she covers local government and book reviews, and is the author of The Strength of Water, an Asian American Coming-of-Age Memoir, which received a coveted starred review from Kirkus and appeared on the annual Kirkus List of Top 100 Indie Books. It also won awards from The BookFest, International Book Awards, and the San Francisco Book Festival in 2024. She has written for AsAm News and NewsBreak, winning NewsBreak editorial awards on the topics of #StopAsianHate and #AAPI Voices. For her work, Authority Magazine named her a Social Impact Author.

Karin makes her home in sunny Alameda, California, where she also enjoys teaching at the Alameda Ballet Academy and performing historical dances with the Period Events and Entertainments Recreation Society (PEERS).

Follow Karin’s work at Karinkjensen.blog and on Instagram @karinkjensen

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About The Ampersand Manifesto:

What happens when you refuse to choose just one path? 

On The Ampersand Manifesto, host Jessica Wan sits down with “the most interesting people at the dinner party” – those who have made their mark in two or more seemingly different worlds. Through candid conversations, we explore what it takes to navigate multiple callings, find the connection points between them, and redefine success on our own terms. Together, we’re co-creating The Ampersand Manifesto: principles for leading a multi-passionate life.

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About your host, Jessica Wan:

Executive Coach | Classical Singer | Former Marketing Leader & Tech Executive

Jessica helps founders and leaders make the invisible visible. With 20+ years of experience scaling brands like Apple, Smule, and the San Francisco Opera, and as an ICF-certified executive coach, she provides the clarity and strategy needed to lead bravely and find fulfillment in a multi-passionate life.

Work with Jessica: Book a Free Intro Call

Join The Cohort: An Ampersand Community for Dual-Career Professionals

Follow the Journey: @ampersandmanifesto

Connect: Jessica’s LinkedIn

Listen: Singing Excerpts

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Credits

Co-produced and hosted by ⁠Jessica Wan⁠

Co-produced, edited, sound design, and original music by ⁠Carlos Schmitt