I felt so happy, content, and blessed walking through a waterfront park at sunset with my partner. And yet—I also felt incredibly sad. It’s unusual for me to feel both joy and sorrow at the same time. But lately, I’ve been living with both. Given the current political climate, I keep hearing stories like these: […]

This photo was taken during a mini trip with friends in Taiwan. We stayed at a funky hotel clearly designed for young people—playful, trendy, full of Instagram-perfect corners. Then we saw it. 🛁 A bathtub in the middle of a public lounge area, lit perfectly, ready for photos. At first, I hesitated. “I’m too old […]

I thought I was fully committed. Every morning, I sat at my desk, coffee in hand, reading my personal declaration out loud: “I am the best coach for immigrant women.” I believed it. I felt it. I wanted it. But one day, a simple question stopped me in my tracks: “Where in your life do […]

You’ve worked hard all year. Led projects, delivered results, and made sure every detail was handled. Performance review season rolls around, and the feedback is… positive. “You did a great job this year.”“Your contributions were really valuable.” But when you ask about next steps for a promotion? Crickets. No clear path forward. You run out […]

“Do you want to be a lion in the zoo? Or a lion in the wild?” my coach asked me three years ago. For years, I ran my coaching business on nights and weekends while keeping my full-time corporate job. It wasn’t until I got laid off that I finally found the courage to go […]