Lea Aschkenas

Kathryn interviews Author Lea Aschkenas.Based on actual events, Lea Aschkenas brings us this heart warming tale that takes place in Cuba revolving around a little girl who has an insatiable love for maps and dreams of exploring different places. Meanwhile, in Northern California, an old man named Steve once had similar aspirations of sailing the world and making friends in foreign lands. The connection between these two strangers, established through a message in a bottle--which Arletis found on her 8th birthday--leads to an inspiring visit and a lasting friendship that broadens their horizons. She works as a public librarian and teaches with the California Poets in the Schools program. She has written book reviews and articles for Washington Post Book World, Los Angeles Review of Books, and Salon.Kathryn also interviews Plastic Surgeon Kenneth Kim MD.As people increasingly prioritize natural beauty and subtle enhancements, the demand for Korean-inspired plastic surgery techniques is likely to rise. The emphasis in Korean plastic surgery is on achieving a natural-looking outcome, in contrast to the more produced look often associated with Western plastic surgery. Dr. Kenneth Kim, a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon shares with us how this Korean way of plastic surgery is making its way to Beverly Hills…and beyond. Kim graduated from Yale University School of Medicine and was a recipient of the Dean’s Award and Department of Surgery Research Award. Dr. Kim was inducted as a fellow at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. He completed his plastic and reconstructive surgery residency at Northwestern University and is an assistant clinical professor at UCLA School of Medicine