Do you dream of being your own boss, but fear holding you back? In this inspiring episode, lawyer and entrepreneur Danielle McMillian shares her remarkable journey of overcoming adversity and building a life of purpose. We delve into: - How a furry feline friend sparked the creation of her successful pet sitting business, Pretty Petsitting. - The challenges of navigating life as a Black woman with bipolar disorder and complex PTSD. - Practical steps to rebuild your life after facing mental health struggles and trauma. - The power of vulnerability and how sharing your story can break the ..read more

  Feeling stuck in your career? Want to make a pivot but lack the "perfect" experience?    This episode is for YOU! Join us as we chat with Heather Stevenson, General Counsel at Redcell Partners and former Deputy General Counsel of the Boston Globe Media Partners.  Heather's career journey is an inspiring example of leveraging your network to land your dream role, even with a non-traditional path. In this episode, you'll learn: - Actionable Networking Tips: Discover how to strategically leverage your network to open doors for career pivots, even if the jobs require differen ..read more

  Do you feel your passion is to make the world a better place?  But you’re unsure of how to build a career out of it?  In this episode, we discuss: - How the intersectionality of our identities impact our career and life choices. - The differences between Ally Wong’s “Jungle Asians” versus “Fancy Asians.” - How teachers make an impact, and can change our life path.   - Steps you can take to turn your passion of making the world a better place into your career. - How to build your career in philanthropy, making a big impact, and also make a good living to support your ..read more

  Do you struggle to speak up at work? Meyling Ly Ortiz, Managing Counsel at Toyota, found her authentic voice and used it to propel her career.  In this episode, we discuss - How finding your authentic voice can accelerate your career. - How being the daughter of refugees of the Khmer Rouge Killing Fields in Cambodia fuels her passion and purpose.  - How going to therapy journey of self-discovery, setting boundaries, and achieving success. - Why she co-founded the Podium, a non-profit focused on amplifying the voices of Asian American women lawyers.  Connect with Mey at li ..read more

Are you feeling stuck in your career?  Do you want to be promoted, but you’re not sure how?  Jacqueline Lee (Vice President & General Counsel of Flynn Restaurant Group) shares: - How knowing her worth that she deserves to be valued and respected has given her courage to set healthy boundaries. - Why finding a sponsor early on in her career propelled her career growth. - What qualities she had as a protege that made sponsors give her opportunities. - How she recognizes her privilege of passing as white has helped her life and career. - When to ask for support so that you can find ..read more

  Do you want to feel like you belong at work?  But you haven’t been invited to the table and have been passed over for promotions?  Komal shares: - How she successfully advocated for her leadership role as Chief DEI officer. - What she learned about her self worth when only the white guys were being asked out.  - Why organizations need to stop blaming POC for leaving and look at changing their cultures.  - How she and her team created diversity report cards for outside counsel. - How finding a mentor is like going on a blind date. Connect with Komal at www.linkedin.co ..read more

  Do you feel burnt out and need time off?  But you’re afraid employers will see it as a red flag?  Lisa Chin (Intellectual Property Leader & Lawyer at Fortune 500 Company) shares: - Why she took a year off to travel and explore what she really wanted from her career. - How being candid about why she took time off resulted in her getting an offer.  - How she realized her specialty was not a good fit for her, and pivoted into another area.  Connect with Lisa on linkedin.com/in/lisajchin and instagram @Iampandathedog. Connect with Samorn at www.linkedin.com/in/samorn ..read more

  Do you want to make a big career change?  But you haven’t taken action because you’re afraid of failing?   In this episode, we discuss: - How to make a big career change going from dropping out of college and driving Lyft to becoming a software engineer at a Fortune 50 company. - How growing up as a Black man in a single parent household impacted his life and career decisions, and made him have the grit to keep going forward to achieve his dreams.  - What you learn from living paycheck to paycheck, and the mindset shifts you need to make to get out of the hustle ment ..read more

  Happy Valentine’s Day!  What better way to celebrate love than going to therapy to heal generational trauma?   In this episode with Dr. Stephanie J. Wong, we discuss:  - Why therapy is important, especially in Asian American Pacific Islander communities where it’s often considered taboo. - How there’s been an increased need for mental health support because of 45’s presidency that has emboldened White Supremacists. - How generational trauma and internalized racism has impacted Asian American Pacific Islander communities, many of these were a direct result of the Unit ..read more

  Are you feeling uncertain about the world?  And you’re trying to figure out how to ground yourself?  Martha shares:  - How she navigated the uncertainty of the DACA process to renew her work permit every 2 years. - What she learned from being undocumented and how she leverages it to create more inclusion in corporate America.  - How she landed a job in finance, marketing, and product development without experience. - What she did during a conference to network her way to get an interview and job offer. - Why she decided to leave California for Ohio to start a new lif ..read more