Sam Hyun joins Jerry on Dear Asian Americans to share how his love for his community and advocacy has manifested in a robust career spanning politics, keynote speaking, and co-founding 1587 Sneakers. Sam has been a foundational voice of the community during the pandemic and has been a true leader in bringing communities together in advocacy and allyship. Learn more about Sam on Instagram @samueljhyun

Meet Sam
Sam Hyun was named one of The Boston Globe’s 2021 Bostonians of the Year. He's been featured in Forbes, Good Morning America, the front page of the Boston Globe, and other publications for his work. He received his Master of Public Policy and Masters of Business Administration from Brandeis University’s Heller School.

Sam was also named among the Top 50 Unsung Heroes by Asian Hustle Network and 40 Under 40 by the National Association of Asian Pacifics in Politics and Public Affairs. Most recently, he was named one of the Emerging Leaders for the Top 50 Most Influential AAPIs in Boston.

Sam is currently a Keynote Speaker, Co-Founder of 1587 Sneakers, and Director of Federal Relations for Boston Mayor Michelle Wu.

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Berna Anat joins Dear Asian Americans for the Asian American Dreamers Series brought to you by Toyota. Listen in as Jerry and Berna talk about making friends with imposter syndrome, bringing financial literacy to historically marginalized communities, and what the Asian American dream means to them.

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Sho Dewan joins Dear Asian Americans for the Asian American Dreamers Series brought to you by Toyota. Listen in as Jerry and Sho talk about the transition from working for others to working for yourself, the importance of community building, and what the Asian American dream means to them.

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Garry Tan joins Dear Asian Americans for the Asian American Dreamers Series brought to you by Toyota. Listen in as Jerry and Garry talk about growing up in the Bay Area during the rise of Silicon Valley, his journey from Initialized Capital to Y Combinator, and what the Asian American dream means to them.

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Anne Nguyen joins Dear Asian Americans for the Asian American Dreamers Series brought to you by Toyota. Listen in as Jerry and Anne talk about being inspired by her father, launching House of M Beauty, and what the Asian American dream means to them.

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Andy Nguyen joins Dear Asian Americans for the Asian American Dreamers Series brought to you by Toyota. Listen in as Jerry and Andy talk about his journey helping businesses launch and sustain success, disrupting new industries, and what the Asian American dream means to them.

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Jane Qian joins Dear Asian Americans for the Asian American Dreamers Series brought to you by Toyota. Listen in as Jerry and Jane talk about what inspired her to become a filmmaker, the story she got to tell for the Toyota Day One campaign, and what the Asian American dream means to them.

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Mike Magpayo joins Dear Asian Americans for the Asian American Dreamers Series brought to you by Toyota. Listen in as Jerry and Mike talk about being the first Filipino Division 1 Men’s Basketball coach, creating community for other Asian coaches, and what the Asian American dream means to them.

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Melody Hahm joins Dear Asian Americans for the Asian American Dreamers Series brought to you by Toyota. Listen in as Jerry and Melody talk about translating gifts and skills into new areas, facilitating and supporting the Asian American community, and what the Asian American dream means to them.

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Tiffany Yu joins Dear Asian Americans for the Asian American Dreamers Series brought to you by Toyota. Listen in as Jerry and Tiffany talk about the accident that changed her life, fighting for representation for the disabled community, and what the Asian American dream means to them.

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Nora Ali joins Dear Asian Americans for the Asian American Dreamers Series brought to you by Toyota. Listen in as Jerry and Nora talk about navigating external validation, sharing her professional journey with her parents, and what the Asian American dream means to them.

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