In this episode , we dive deep into the journey of finding your authentic self with a guest who knows this path firsthand. She opens up about realizing her career path wasn’t aligned, despite excelling in math and science and feeling the weight of immigrant parent expectations. Through a breakup, therapy, and moving away, she started questioning everything and asking: What actually feels good for me?

We explore:

- Conformity & the discomfort of breaking free

- Childhood influences & how they shape our choices

- How to start asking the right questions about your authentic self

- Letting go of protective mechanisms & embracing change

- The importance of time, space & self-reflection

- Listening to your gut & body’s wisdom in decision-making

We also talk about creativity in career and life—how authenticity isn’t about finding one “perfect” path but instead identifying the qualities that matter most to you. Being flexible, allowing imperfection, and embracing change can help you build a life that truly feels like yours.

Authenticity isn’t about becoming someone—it’s about releasing what isn’t you.

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