In our last episode, many of you shared how relatable the challenge of saying no and setting boundaries is. 🛑 As Asian Americans, we often grew up feeling that saying no was disrespectful, leading to anxiety and the fear of disappointing others. 😔 But as we’ve grown, especially as parents, we’ve learned the importance of setting boundaries to manage our responsibilities. 💪👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

In what areas do you have a hard time saying no? Comment below. 💬✨

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Suzanne was born in Hong Kong. Sally was born in Vietnam. Growing up they both had large family gatherings all the time. In this episode, the ladies shared their experience of their relationship with their parents growing up, not wanting to disobey their parents, to rebelling and finally healing themselves to step into their true authentic self. Their own healing journey also transformed the relationship they now have with their parents, and how it affected their parenting style.

Let me know if you like this type of episode. If it resonated, let us know what topics you would like us to cover next! Share your Asian growing up stories with us!

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Julie Anna Bishop was a VP at an interior design firm and she left the highest position in the company to start her own business. She was trying to fit in the job, in her marriage and in her role as a mother. In the end, all she got was an unfulfilled life. When near death experiences happened to her, she started questioning everything. Who she was and what she really wanted for her life, especially for HERSELF.

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Sally Phu grew up in Vietnam in a Chinese household. She was always compared to her sibling, feeling like others are better than them. In this episode, she shared her journey of she broke out of her own shell to truly speak up freely her own thoughts and live in her own silly way. You'll have a blast relating to all the Asian stories of how our family and relatives treat us growing up!

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Whenever we start something new, we have to allow ourselves to be a beginner again. One mantra I tell myself is "It's not difficult, it's just new". I also shared the 3 steps to overcome any fear that may come with starting anything new - change the 3 S's, State, Story and Strategy.

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A lot of men feel like they can handle it all on their own without realizing the power that connecting with a group of male friends that you can trust, and you can rely on. Adam in this episode shared how he overcame an abusive childhood, sexual trauma, someone who was angry at everybody and at himself to now the person who loves to connect with others and someone who feels FREE.

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Leo's back for more! This time she brings her fire and her passion about the power of your words. Your words are creating your reality. If you don't want it, don't speak it. Because your words are giving it life.

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Heidi was a full-time physiotherapist in management. She decided to leave her job so she can pursue her dream for freedom as a real estate investor so she can spend more time with her kids before they go off to college. In this episode, we talked about the skills she learned as a real estate investor that pushed her past her comfort zone, like how to network as an introvert.

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