The Business of Building Community with June An | The Glamorous Grind
The Glamorous Grind Podcast
Ilona Antonyan & Mila Arutunian
Summary
Heart-centered leadership, manifestation, entrepreneurship, community building, men's groups, and personal growth. In this inspiring episode of The Glamorous Grind, June An shares how he transformed personal adversity into purpose by building businesses, starting one of San Diego’s most impactful networking communities, and leading with intention, discipline, and love. From childhood struggles and immigrant hustle to martial arts, emotional resilience, and spiritual growth—June’s story is a roadmap for anyone looking to build something bigger than themselves.
⏱️ CHAPTERS
00:00 Building Discipline Through Martial Arts
01:27 Meet June An: Entrepreneur & Community Leader
04:01 Growing Up With Two Families
08:15 Turning Pain Into Purpose
10:30 The Power of Men’s Groups & Vulnerability
14:10 Creating SD Networking & “Non-Networking”
18:32 Heart-Centered Leadership & Positivity
22:08 Business Failures and What They Teach
25:00 Trust, Team-Building, and Letting Go
27:00 Mentorship, Mindset & Manifestation 💬 What you'll learn in this episode:
- How martial arts shaped June’s mindset for business
- Why he started a men’s group and a “non-networking” network
- The power of showing up with empathy and intention
- What it means to lead with your heart and create lasting impact
- Daily practices for manifestation, confidence, and growth
🎧 Whether you're a founder, creative, community builder, or just soul-searching, this one will light you up.
