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What Michael Kong Learned from Building (and Almost Losing) It All

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Apr 7, 2026
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Summary

In this episode of So, Mom, Adele and Priscilla sit down with entrepreneur Michael Kong for a candid conversation that spans generations- from his parents' interracial marriage in the 1960s to building a magazine company from the ground up. He shares what it was like to take big risks, navigate moments like 9/11 that nearly changed everything, and keep moving forward through uncertainty. It's a thoughtful, engaging episode about resilience, family, and the stories that shape who we become.