Against their underlying desires, they were each advised and pushed by their parents to pursue a well-respected and financially secure profession. Eric, Asif and Justin experienced the stereotypical difficulties faced by young adults in Asian-American households, i.e. academic success at any cost. Kim underwent her own struggle as a young woman faced to confront a male-dominated business world. Through perseverance, they all achieved professional success. While their full time jobs are time-consuming and intense, this has not discouraged them to pursue their rock star dreams. In fact, Johnny Hi-Fi recognizes that their jobs aid in their musical quest.

Now, Johnny Hi-Fi is bringing their stories to students at universities across the U.S. with responsibility, direction and resolve. Thus, Passion and Profession, the seminar, was born.

Passion and Profession is a non-profit (federal tax ID # pending), ethnic, cultural and professional identity-based workshop or panel designed to be a meeting of the minds, and a validation that through hard work, time management skills and desire, both passion and profession can be achieved. Passion and Profession is a concept conceived of and developed by Kashif Khan M.S.Ed., the current Coordinator of Asian American Student Services, Multicultural Center at The Ohio State University. The inaugural panel workshop/performance was made by and further developed by Johnny Hi-Fi, and inaugurated at the Ohio State University in 2004.

Students found solace in their advice and experiences. They answered questions on how to balance a life of passion and profession, as well as advised them on how to cope with being raised in a multicultural society.

The goals of this seminar are:
• To unite all communities
• Empowering participants to pursue any profession or desired goal.
• Providing Advice on career choices and balancing them with personal desires
• To promote leadership and address educational needs for the future
• Overcoming multi-cultural stereotypes confronted on a daily basis in various environments.
• Instilling confidence and motivation
• Enhancing and commenting on the roles that multi-ethnic communities will play in the next 15-20 years
• The benefits of a multi-cultural approach
• To assist and encourage participants to promote positive social change

For Johnny Hi-Fi , this delicate and difficult balancing act has stabilized and the band's efforts have been rewarded via attention by MTV Chi and fans in Asia and America. In October of 2005, the band took time off from their full-time jobs to tour Taiwan and greet fans. Presently, the band is recording a new CD, touring the U.S., and more international dates are being booked.

This seminar is available to any person or organization that wishes to highlight these common issues faced by students. We can provide a positive and motivating example and outlet for students throughout America. To arrange a 'Passion and Profession' seminar at your university, please contact Dr. Khan. The seminar also includes a 20-60 minute performance by Johnny Hi-Fi at the beginning or conclusion of the event.

College performances: Princeton University, New York University, Columbia University, George Washington State, Northwestern University, University of Texas at Austin, Ohio State University, Case Western Reserve University, University of Maryland, St Johns University, Auburn University, UC Irvine, UC Davis, LaGuardia College