As a 1.5-generation Taiwanese American immigrant, I spent my early adult years running hard on the high-performance track. I earned an MBA from UCLA Anderson, co-founded a startup, and built a career as a Product Marketer in Big Tech. But chasing an internalized model minority standard eventually led to severe burnout and a profound identity reckoning.

Taking a leave from work allowed me to process the roots of my exhaustion. Unlearning old narratives gave me the courage to walk away from conventional success and rebuild a career aligned with my values and passion. Today, my work helps others use self-expression to heal from generational trauma, navigate neurodivergence in immigrant communities, and build intentional careers through creative reflection.