234: Janet Wang: Discovering and Crafting Your Identity

234: Janet Wang: Discovering and Crafting Your Identity

Author: Aileen Xu June 18, 2023 Duration: 57:27
Our individual experience and relationship with our culture can change with each season in our lives. It could be very different from the next person and that’s okay. 

Janet Wang is a co-founder and co-host of AsianBossGirl, a podcast for the modern day Asian-American woman. On air since 2017, they share stories about their corporate journeys, cultural identity, dating stories, and more. She also hosts a mini-show, Living Well with Janet, AsianBossGirl umbrella, where she explores health and wellness trends as a Western person with Eastern upbringing.

In this episode, Janet Wang and Aileen talk about cultural identity, how this can evolve with our experiences, finding your career path, and finding the wellness practices along the way that work for you, your lifestyle, and your goals.


TIMESTAMPS:

1:45 How we started
5:33 Taking the leap
13:55 Mindset shifts
17:18 How did we know we were on the right path? 
21:16 Discovering my identity
26:35 Connection requires deliberate effort
29:48 My journey to wellness
37:32 My routines and habits
40:53 Different ways to meditate
44:12 Merging my Eastern and Western backgrounds
48:50 Each body is unique. Find what works for you
54:59 This too shall pass


FIND JANET ONLINE:


Website | www.asianbossgirl.com

Podcast | AsianBossGirl

Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/c/asianbossgirl

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/janetdoubleu | https://www.instagram.com/asianbossgirl


The video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 234


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Aileen Xu hosts The Lavendaire Lifestyle, a space designed for those looking to weave more intention into the fabric of their daily lives. This podcast explores the interconnected nature of personal growth, where improving your physical fitness directly influences your mental clarity, and spiritual curiosity enriches your approach to education and self-improvement. Episodes delve into practical routines for health alongside deeper conversations about purpose and inner peace, drawing from a variety of philosophies and traditions without being anchored to any single path. You’ll hear honest reflections on building a life that feels both productive and meaningful, where caring for your mind and body is part of a holistic journey. The Lavendaire Lifestyle serves as a companion for redefining success on your own terms, offering thoughtful perspectives that encourage action beyond just passive listening. It’s for anyone who believes that a well-lived life incorporates care for every aspect of the self, fostering a sense of balance and authentic growth through its diverse topics.
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