Connecting Communities and Celebrating Diversity: Meet Nick Cho, @yourkoreandad on TikTok

Nick Cho, also known as @yourkoreandad on TikTok, is a father of two and the owner of a specialty coffee shop in San Francisco. Despite his busy schedule, Nick still finds time to engage with his over 2 million TikTok followers. His content is personal and relatable, as he chats with his viewers as if they were sitting across the dinner table, focusing on everyday tasks.

Nick's culture plays a significant role in shaping his identity and influences everything he does. He celebrates the diversity and strength of the Asian Pacific Islander (API) community by being a leader and challenging others to reimagine a multicultural America. For Nick, API heritage represents the collective identities of Asian and Pacific Islander people, celebrating both their commonalities and differences.

The TikTok community inspires Nick by showcasing the rich diversity that exists not only in the United States but also around the world. Every time he opens the app, he is reminded of the countless individuals who are making a positive impact and working towards a better world.

As a supporter of other creators in the API community, Nick actively mentors and advises them. He recommends following creators such as @CafeMaddy, @SeoulTok, and @SaraMilkt, who he believes are fantastic in their content creation.