In this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie welcomes Dr. Thymai Dong-Sheehan, an educator and author, to discuss her inspiring life experiences and her memoir, 'The Beauties of My So-Called Asian Life.' Dr. Thymai shares her identity as both an immigrant and a refugee, recounts her family's escape from Vietnam, and reflects on how these experiences shaped her values of vulnerability, equity, and spirituality. 

She and Dr. Christie also talk about her educational journey, her passion for connecting with people across differences, and her business 'Innervate2educate,' which aims to promote inclusivity in education. 

@innervate2educate

Connect with Dr. Christie: [email protected]

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:51 Dr. Thymai Dong-Sheehan's Background

01:25 Family History and Refugee Experience

03:41 Impact of Family and Education

06:24 Challenges and Resilience in School

09:08 Writing and Publishing a Memoir

14:30 Teaching and Language Proficiency

17:25 Defining Productive Joy

20:38 Innovate to Educate: A New Venture

23:36 Rapid Fire Questions and Conclusion

#leadershipdevelopment

#intentionalleadership

#productivejoy

#workplaceculture

#personalgrowth

#professionaldevelopment

#leadershipmindset

#humancenteredleadership

#meaningfulwork

#sustainableperformance