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What does it really take to build a life you own? In this episode, I sit down with Jessica Shen, founder of the Asian Founders Club, to unpack the messy transition from chasing a "prestigious" career to building a meaningful one. ~My main channel (700K+ subscribers): https://www.youtube.com/wamyy5🔥 Rewire your mind on the go! : https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wamyy5😎 Get free wisdom and inspiration delivered to your inbox (my newsletter!): https://wamy.kit.com/newsletterMy favorite things ~📸 Amazon essentials (equipment, favorite BOOKS, skincare, +more!): https://amzn.to/3G6zLm4🧋BOBA-flavored protein powder (WAMY for 10% off): https://gogonuts.shop/?ref=wamyDisclaimer:- Some links here may be affiliate links, which give me a small kickback at no additional cost to you. Each purchase supports me to keep working as hard as I can to make helpful videos for you guys!- I linked faves that make my life better in one way or another since I support investing in yourself effectively! Remember to shop and consume mindfully. Thank you for your support :)// Chapters:(00:56) Jessica: Behind Asian Founders Club
(01:50) Why I LIED to my parents for over a year
(02:15) Generational clash with immigrant parents
(03:35) “My dream job was TOXIC”
(04:45) Being “controversial” is your greatest advantage
(07:20) Why your network feels FAKE (and how to fix it)
(13:05) How Jessica uses parental pressure as fuel
(18:20) Your parents’ advice might be holding you back
(23:40) The gut feeling you should NEVER ignore
(33:10) Jessica’s startup disaster: “It almost broke me”
(48:05) How to weaponize negativity for growthTags:self-improvement self-developmentpodcastsuccess self development productivityhow to live your best life#success #selfdevelopment #selfimprovement #productivity#life #lifeadvice Filmed: 2025 10 11