In this second episode of Little Bits of TLC’s Ask Me Anything series, host Flora Yao and co-host Cass O’Hara dig deep into the early experiences and defining moments that shaped Heather's career. From skipping AP classes to spend time in a special ed classroom, to discovering her passion for emotional and behavioral work in a juvenile hall, Heather traces her path through layered educational experiences, multiple advanced degrees, and a non-linear trajectory that led her to build TLC. With stories of misfit teams, green-yellow-red calendars, and failed doors that led to better ones, this episode is a raw and honest reflection on how staying human-centered and forward-moving can shape an entire career.

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