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Apr 20, 2023

Jon Kung didn't set out to pursue a career in social media--initially the pair didn't plan to make a living in food. The foodie and content creator took classes in theater and creative writing as an undergrad before pursuing law school.

"It was ultimately about the person I thought I was," they say. "I was in a crossroads, between a law career and one that was in food and, while I had every instinct to choose the safe option, the lure of food service and the joy I had in doing my job was just too strong to not acknowledge."

After pandemic restrictions forced them to take their culinary talents on social media, Jon won millions of fans with their informative food content and a big personality. Read on to learn how Jon's life experiences and the community that led to their success and their growth as a creator since capturing an international following.