EP 624: Carol Chin On Migration, Entrepreneurship, and Generational Leadership

In Season 12, Episode 624, host Ken Fong sits down with Carol Chin, a Chinese immigrant entrepreneur whose journey spans Venezuela to the Greater Boston area. As the co-owner and operator of seven McDonald’s locations—including the anchor franchise in Boston’s historic Chinatown—Carol offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to build a thriving family enterprise across generations.

Carol’s remarkable path is featured in the short documentary Home Plate which explores how her immigrant work ethic and resilience mirrored the career transitions of her son, former professional athlete Andrew Chin. In this conversation, Carol reflects on navigating cross-cultural transitions, creating physical gathering spaces for urban communities, and defining success beyond business metrics.

Home Plate can be viewed by going to the McDonald’s YouTube channel.