Whenever someone calls me out for being Asian, I immediately get defensive and say, “I’m not THAT Asian.” What does that mean? Is there a spectrum of Asian-ness? Why do I say that? Today, we’ll have a chat about identity by unpacking this thought process in hopes of further embracing the Asian-American intersection.
[Read more]I think a lot about the transformations that I’ve had in my 20’s. I go back and forth as to whether the beliefs I have now would have come to fruition on their own, but I don’t think they would have with the same level of passion. So as much as the trials and tribulations were difficult, without them I wouldn’t have known my own strength and potential. In today’s post, I share 28 things I would tell my younger self going through these tough times and uncertainty.
[Read more]If you’re new to feminism and wanting to find a place to start, this list will help give you a taste. With these, you can start dipping your toes in the water to question societal norms and begin changing the conversation.
[Read more]I am no stranger to the challenge of finding purpose in work and personal life when one held the keys to the future I need to pay of all of my loans and the other held the key to mental survival. After attending seminars and reading so much about the art of finding balance, every pursuit almost always lead to feelings of failures and disappointment. I propose we change the conversation to set boundaries instead.
[Read more]For the first couple of decades of my life, I didn’t know I was an introvert. I just thought I was quiet and didn’t like crowds. Once I identified as an introvert, the journey to owning it and feeling confident about it was a different story. If you’re in a similar boat as me and working on your own sense of self, here are six ways I’ve learned to own your introversion.
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