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⭐️Storyteller 🇰🇷🇺🇸
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🎨 Creating a new children’s show!
🎤 Former newsie
“There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind [on IG].”
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Here it is. Building a new children’s world from scratch— inspo from my first baby, now toddler. 🥲 
Part 1..!! ✨❤️ by @connstar
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10 months ago
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What a full year it’s been. 💫

It held deep joy and real learnings—
Much of it spent raising my firstborn, and building a new kids’ brand in the same season. 
Some days easier than others- doing work during nap windows and after bedtime.
Not perfect conditions, but grateful for all the meaningful moments. 🥹
Into the next chapter we go…..! ✨#hey2026 

(Part 3) by @connstar
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9 months ago
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When the character you create in your head comes to life…! 💫 

It’s been about a year since launching the preschool show “Hey Tenny!” on YouTube— and now you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video…! Wowza. 

A whirlwind of a journey— which started from getting inspo from myself as a kid and my career in broadcast news. 🎤 And then being on set with an ever-growing belly..!🤰🏻😅

Grateful to our small team and crew, and all the creatives who helped make this show happen— from the character development, and designing our fun microphone prop, to animating characters who dance to my choreo. 😆 Thank you. A collaborative effort for sure. 

And shoutout to the talented @heyhollysantiago who can sing and dance— AND run from a T-Rex. 🦖

Until next time, bye-a. 👋🏼 by @connstar
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2 years ago
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Logging this part of the journey..!

Building a kids brand in this season is pretty wild. 
What started after the birth of my first child, I’m now continuing it with my second. 😮😬

My days are fuller and my nights are shorter but my heart is even more on 🔥 to create this world for my babies. 

Currently learning there’s no perfect balance between motherhood and work. Every day is about prioritizing what matters most. And if I can do just one thing forward by the end of the day, I call that a WIN. 

Also sometimes the most productive thing you can do is make time to eat a good full meal. 😊 👋 by @connstar
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4 months ago
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Had to commit to this because we had the ingredients ready and couldn’t leave them to rot- lol. 😆😜
Making kimbap the morning of our little road trip!

#2yearold #4monthold by @connstar
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4 months ago
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I’ll forever love being their mama! 😍🥹

It’s been 10 years since I lost my own mama, and the grief hits differently now that I am a mother myself. (And this year, the first time being a mom of two!) I miss feeling loved by my mom as I fiercely love my own children. Some days it hurts, some days it heals- many days it’s both at once. Everyday though living with gratitude— my littles are the best and sweetest gift. ♥️ Oh what an honor! by @connstar
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5 months ago
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New year, new child. Kicked off 2026 as a family of four (!!!). She came fast and ready to meet us. One month in, feeling blessed (and exhausted lol) every day.
Hello our little Emmanuelle (Emma) 예은. ❤️
Your big sister—who smothers you, pokes you and squeezes you too hard— actually loves you very much. 😆 by @connstar
40
8 months ago
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Meet Soyoung.✨🤭🌼

When you get to create a character from scratch…! (Part 2) by @connstar
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10 months ago
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Hanging on for dear life 😅✅
Growing a baby🤰🏻✅
Launching a whole new world for kids— 🎶✅

Swipe 👉 to meet our little character…!
Can’t wait to share more… but for now, this is all the energy I’ve got lol.  #realtalk 

Thankful. In midst of chaos. 🤪 taken in Los Angeles, California by @connstar
8
a year ago
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Here we go— 🚀 We’re over the moon..! 🌕🌙Looks like Halloween is a fun time to show off that baby bump. Yes, here’s the announcement. 🐥 😜 

Keep swiping ➡️ 2025 bump- as ‘baby’ moon. 2024 took a break- as a strawberry (in Hawaii!). 2023 bump- as @aliwong (or preggo cheetah). 

(The time is flyingggg by with this pregnancy— and I’ve also been working on some other things too that I can’t wait to share..!!!!! 🚀 ) Dad wearing a rocket ship costume. Baby in middle wearing an astronaut costume. Mom has a tshirt on with a moon on her baby belly and stars. by @connstar
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a year ago
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✨Honeymoon.✨Is Throwback Thursdays still a thing? #tbt

Circa four years ago, August 2021! 
When two individuals decided to combine their lives— and build a new life together. Starting with some quality beach time in Turks and Caicos lol. 

Each year wildly different, but also consistently familiar. Always something to build and work on each new year. Grateful for the bliss and blessings, including the struggles, from the past years and looking straight on to the exciting new days aheaddddd. ☀️ 

#fouryearstoforever #sappyfeelings by @connstar
6
a year ago
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I tried searching for a word that holds both joy and ache. I don’t think there is one! Watching my baby grow to be this young toddler has been super fun — and at the same time, seeing how fast she’s growing up makes my heart ache a little. Like I’m trying to hold onto her tiny feet— that are only getting bigger and bigger and moving faster and faster. Lol. 
A blend of joy, pride and a little bit of nostalgia (already!)— I don’t think we will ever get over this!

I think these feelings are rather more common than not— the feeling of joy and ache at the same time. Grieving someone you love, remembering my mom, Easter season, a big move, etc. 
I’m realizing joy and ache coexist in many situations— and it makes each feeling more meaningful. 😮‍💨🥲

TL;DR: Life lately 💫 🤣 as a parent who is also growing up. by @connstar
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a year ago
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