The Anna Jinja Show
The Anna Jinja show focuses on the stories, issues, and questions connected to adoption and foster care experiences.
The host is an international adoptee with biological roots in Korea and adopted roots in the United States. As you can imagine, her journey and experiences as a transracial adoptee are multifaceted. Her experiences have been with the pain of discrimination and rejection as well as the joys of self-discovery and learning to embrace all aspects of her identity.
Along the way, she has discovered that she is not alone. We’re all – in some ways – adopted into or out of homes, cultures, communities, and relationships as we grow and evolve. This show illuminates the theme of adoption, in all ways, in our lives. And how those experiences create who we are and who we are yet to be.
Her hope is that through engaging with the guests and creative content, we are welcomed home in this world, cradled in the belief that we belong, that we are worthy, and that we are loved.
So stay tuned, and you may discover your own adoption story.
The Anna Jinja Show
Dr. Joy Stuewe Hoffman & Nick Kizirnis
| Introducing our remarkable guest, Dr. Joy Stuewe Hoffman, whose superpower is empathy. She passionately believes in the potential for human growth and the profound impact of storytelling. With a diverse background as an educator, loving mom, devoted partner, Korean transracial adoptee, and aspiring baker, Joy brings a unique perspective to our show. Joy takes pride in being the parent of two college students, Hanna and Clifton Alexander. Her journey began when she was adopted from Seoul, Korea, by her caring parents, Clifton and Isabel Stuewe, at just 10 months old. Joy's pioneering work in her dissertation was among the earliest studies focusing on Asian American, specifically Korean American, transracial adoptees in the college setting. Join us to explore the world through Joy's empathetic lens and discover the power of her inspiring story.
Nick Kizirnis personally selected "Quiet Signals" from his album of the same name after discovering Joy's inspiring background and story. This particular track carries a deliberate, meandering ambiance that leads to a mysterious and captivating conclusion. Nick expressed his satisfaction with how the song captures these emotions, especially as it was created during the challenges of lockdown.