Emily Chang’s resume is the stuff of dreams.

It begins at Procter & Gamble, where she spent 11 years, finishing as Global Associate Marketing Director for Personal Health Care.

Then, she worked for Apple, helping to establish the face of the brand in China, where she was promoted to Head of Retail Marketing for Asia.

She moved to Intercontinental Hotel Group, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, where she served as Chief Commercial Officer. Then Starbucks, where she looked after branded customer experience, first as Chief Marketing Officer of China before becoming the Senior Vice President of Marketing in Seattle.

While we could talk for the next hour about her business success and learnings (and we will), it’s what she’s done with her spare bedroom that sets her lightyears above her peers.

As her career has taken twists and turns, Emily’s family has maintained a spare room in each of their homes. These rooms are given to young people facing abuse, neglect and marginalization. The spare room has become a sanctuary for nearly 20 young people, each who, in their own way, have become part of Emily’s family.

Her bestselling book, The Spare Room: Define Your Social Legacy (affiliate link) to Live a More Intentional Life and Lead with Authentic Purpose shares the stories of her spare room, and how defining your legacy is imperative for everyone—from CEOs to stay-at-home dads.

After 20 years as a financial services professional and completing thousands of financial plans for clients…Ben shares the secrets to building wealth, but more importantly building a fulfilling life.

 

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