Maybe Something Good

Maybe Something Good is a podcast documenting my first year in New York City as a 22-year-old graduate student.

When I received my acceptance to Columbia Journalism School, I couldn’t contain my emotions. My dream of living in New York City was finally coming true. This excitement was quickly met with apprehensiveness. Strangers and acquaintances congratulated me, but their celebrations were followed by warnings: “New York is a lot. I hope you’re ready.” I smile and nod. I thought to myself, Why wouldn’t I be?

But the truth is, their words stuck with me. New York is a lot. What if I’m not ready for it? What if I hate it? What if I fail? My smile faded. I wondered if I made the right decision. I hope I made the right decision. I did make the right decision.

I realized that with any new experience comes both enthusiasm and hesitation. Being the youngest child and daughter in my family, this marks my first time being fully independent, an experience that’s bound to come with triumphs and challenges.

After my miniseries, A Thousand Wishes, I was unsure whether I wanted to produce another podcast—until now. In August 2025, I officially launched my second podcast to tell my story as it happens.

I’m not sure what comes next… but maybe something good.