Best Iris Chen Podcasts (2024)

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S2 | E10 - "In Progress": The Ever-Evolving Identity of Asian Germans (Live Panel, Podfest Berlin 2023) 58:20

10M ago58:20

58:20

Welcome to the latest episode of the Beyond Asian podcast! We have something truly special in store for you today. This live panel interview takes us on a thought-provoking journey with a panel of 3 Asian-German women at the renowned Pod Fest Berlin, moderated by Sen. Get ready to dive deep into the fascinating world of dual cultural identities as …

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S2 | E9 - Redefining Narratives: Asian Women Podcasters Breaking Barriers (Live Panel, Podfest Berlin 2023) 1:25:35

11M ago1:25:35

1:25:35

Welcome to a special episode of "Asian and Amplified." You'll be joining a lively panel conversation delving into the world of podcasting and the unique experiences of our panelists within Berlin's vibrant Asian community. Panelists: Natalina Pereira: Host of "Asia is Not a Country" Passionate podcaster exploring the diverse cultures and stories wi…

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Thomas Mayo on The Voice to Parliament 20:25

12M ago20:25

20:25

Today's talk is with Thomas Mayo, an advocate for the Voice to Parliament. Thomas is Kaurareg Aboriginal and Kalkalgal, Erubamle Torres Strait Islander man. In this talk, Thomas outlines what the Voice to Parliament is and how the process will work. Thomas is a signatory of the Uluru Statement from the Heart and has been a leading advocate since it…

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Elise Loehnen Talks About the Price Women Pay to be Good. 1:04:14

1y ago1:04:14

1:04:14

My chat today is with Elise Loehnen, a writer, editor, podcast host and author of one of my favourite books this year. Elise’s book - On Our Best Behaviour - The Seven Deadly Sins and the price women pay to be good explores these ancient ideas of morality that still control and distort women’s lives today. As someone who has always wrestled with th…

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S2 | E8 - Unblocking Love: Healing Relationships with Asian Parents Through Vulnerability and Understanding, with Johnson Hsieh (2 of 2) 53:32

1y ago53:32

53:32

In this week's episode, we dive into the complex process of healing and improving relationships with parents, particularly in Asian cultures. Our new Ask Me Anything segment features psychoanalyst Dr. Salman Akhtar's article on "A Third Individuation, Immigration, Identity, and the Psychoanalytic Process," providing a resource for third culture ind…

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S2 | E7 - Growing Up: Evolving Our Relationship to Our Parents, with Johnson Hsieh (1 of 2) 55:13

1y ago55:13

55:13

Welcome to Beyond Asian: Stories of the Third Culture, where we delve into the importance of community and communication in difficult experiences, particularly in the context of familial relationships. In this two-part interview series, we speak with Johnson Hsieh about their respective parental journeys, exploring the challenges and rewards of rec…

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An honest chat about motherhood with the very wise (and funny) Dr Preeya Alexander 38:10

1y ago38:10

38:10

Practicing GP, mother-of-two and author of new parenting book Eat, Sleep, Play, Love , Dr Preeya Alexander, is a wise new voice in the parenting space. Preeya has written a practical, inclusive and down-to-earth guide, combined with a big dose of fun, to create the most helpful survival guide for the first few years of parenting. Preeya's honesty a…

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How Motherhood Sculpts our Brains for the Better 47:43

1+ y ago47:43

47:43

A chat with Dr Sarah Mackay, neuroscientist, mother and author of Baby Brain - a new book which argues baby brain - as we know it - isn't scientifically true and becoming a mother is actually one of the best things to ever happen to a woman's brain. Weaving together studies and interviews with other specialists, Dr Sarah Mackay makes a pretty convi…

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Jane Marx on starting a business with a newborn (when everyone tells you not to) 40:13

1+ y ago40:13

40:13

When Jane Marx was pregnant with her second child, her successful hospitality business which employed refugee women, was forced to close during covid. Facing one of the most stressful times of her life, Jane had to pivot and (through a series of events) The Beautiful Bunch was born. The Beautiful Bunch is a floral-delivery service bringing joy thro…

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S2 | E6 - Mandukhai, Queen of the Mongols (International Women's Day 2023) 12:37

1+ y ago12:37

12:37

On International Women's Day, a narrated story about Mongolia's most renowned queen, Mandukhai Khutun, who lived from 1448-1510, and who united the warring Mongolian tribes 200 years after Genghis Khan. Then, a sobering look at the state of women's rights around the world today, and an invitation to keep pushing for the change we all need. Notes In…

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How To Talk to Kids about Sex with Cory Silverberg 48:34

1+ y ago48:34

48:34

A fascinating chat with Cory Silverberg, a sex educator who wants to expand our definition of sex and gender, and the conversations we have with our kids about it. Buy Cory's Books Sex is a Funny Word or What Makes and Baby or You Know, Sex If you liked this chat head to Hello Lunch Lady, a parenting platform packed with interesting content, all se…

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Is peaceful parenting possible? A chat with author, Iris Chen 36:59

1+ y ago36:59

36:59

Iris Chen, author of Untigering, shares her awkward, clumsy steps in putting peaceful parenting into practice. An incredibly inspiring chat about unlearning and relearning what being a parent can look like. This one will make you feel like you've been to therapy ! If you liked this chat head to Hello Lunch Lady, a parenting platform packed with int…

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A chat with Design Mom Gabrielle Blair 53:41

1+ y ago53:41

53:41

My conversation today is with Gabrielle Blair. You might know Gabrielle from her popular blog - Design Mom - and her writings on the intersection of design and motherhood or from her recent incredible book, Ejaculate Responsibly - a book which boldly reframes the abortion debate. I was thrilled to chat with Gabrielle - I love her robust arguments a…

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A chat about kids taking risks with Mike Hewson 38:21

1+ y ago38:21

38:21

Mike is an engineer and artist, but is most recently known for building “risky” playgrounds which he’s been getting both equal measure of push back and praise from parents. We love talking about the importance of taking risks, because as Mike says, “Embracing risk is embracing life”. If you liked this chat head to Hello Lunch Lady, a parenting plat…

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An honest chat about marriage and men with Kate Baer 49:26

2y ago49:26

49:26

Kate Baer is a two times New York Times bestselling author. She's also a mum to four kids, a wife and a staunch believer in telling it like it is. If you liked this chat head to Hello Lunch Lady, a parenting platform packed with interesting content, all served wth a side of optimism, hope and FUN.By Lunch Lady

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S2 | E5 - Dr. Julian Xue, Psychiatrist & Confucian Scholar (AAPI & TCA Month 3-part series) 31:13

2y ago31:13

31:13

The month of May is Asian-American Pacific Islander month, but for those of us who might not see ourselves in these adjectives, I thought we could expand the description to TCA month - Third Culture Asian month! So, for Third Culture Asian month, I’d like to share with you 3 back-to-back episodes that together frame the topic of the healing of inte…

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S2 | E4 - Iris Chen, author of "Untigering: Peaceful Parenting for the Deconstructing Tiger Parent" (AAPI & TCA Month 3-part series) 30:10

2y ago30:10

30:10

The month of May is Asian-American Pacific Islander month, but for those of us who might not see ourselves in these adjectives, I thought we could expand the description to TCA month - Third Culture Asian month! So, for Third Culture Asian month, I’d like to share with you 3 back-to-back episodes that together frame the topic of the healing of inte…

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S2 | E3 - Sherry Yuan Hunter, Trauma Recovery Coach (AAPI & TCA Month 3-part series) 32:04

2+ y ago32:04

32:04

The month of May is Asian-American Pacific Islander month, but for those of us who might not see ourselves in these adjectives, I thought we could expand the description to TCA month - Third Culture Asian month! So, for Third Culture Asian month, I’d like to share with you 3 back-to-back episodes that together frame the topic of the healing of inte…

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S2 | E2 - Zac Steer, Third Culture Youth 4:30

2+ y ago4:30

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By 17, Third Culture Kid Zac Steer had traveled to nearly 60 countries, and had lived for several years in China. What is returning to Canada like after such a journey? Check out this featurette of Third Culture Youth, on Beyond AsianBy Bear Radio

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How to navigate Australia Day (Invasion Day) 23:08

2+ y ago23:08

23:08

Join this conversation between author, educator and Gunai woman Kirli Saunders and Gomeroi Social Worker & Campaigner, Rachael McPhail who discuss how you and your family can respectfully honour First Nations people on January 26th If you liked this chat head to Hello Lunch Lady, a parenting platform packed with interesting content, all served wth …

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38. Overcoming Burnout with Joyce Guan West (Season Finale Pt. 2) 28:49

3y ago28:49

28:49

How do you know when you're burned out? What are some practices to recover? Join me in a conversation with Joyce Guan West, a business, executive and career coach who also coaches her clients on burnout. In Part 1, we talk about how recover from burnout by challenging your mindset and calming your body through breath work and self compassion. We al…

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37. Overcoming Burnout with Joyce Guan West (Season Finale - Pt 1) 28:05

3y ago28:05

28:05

How do you know when you're burned out? And what are some practices to recover? Join me in a conversation with Joyce Guan West, a business, executive and career coach who also does burnout coaching. In Part 1, we talk about how to challenge your mindset and calm your body through breath work and self compassion. We also discuss setting boundaries i…

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36: Building a Dream Career in Hollywood with TV Writer Jenn Kao - Lucifer, Leverage, Daybreak, Once Upon a Time in Wonderland, Emerald City (Pt 2 of 2) 28:19

3y ago28:19

28:19

What does it take to break into Hollywood and rise in a competitive field like TV writing? Join me in a conversation with Jenn Kao, a TV drama writer who specializes in thrillers, sci fi and horror. She’s working on a drama pilot for Peacock and was a co-executive producer on Daybreak by Netflix. Jenn’s also written for Leverage, Emerald City, Once…

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35: Building a Dream Career in Hollywood with TV Writer Jenn Kao - Lucifer, Leverage, Daybreak, Once Upon a Time in Wonderland, Emerald City (Pt 1 of 2) 28:36

3y ago28:36

28:36

What does it take to break into Hollywood and rise in a competitive field like TV writing? Join me in a conversation with Jenn Kao, a TV drama writer who specializes in thrillers, sci fi and horror. She’s working on a drama pilot for Peacock and was a co-executive producer on Daybreak by Netflix. Jenn’s also written for Leverage, Emerald City, Once…

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34. Unschooling and Untigering with Iris Chen (Pt. 2 of 2) 34:24

3y ago34:24

34:24

Did you grow up under an authoritarian parenting style and do you want to try something different with your kids? Or perhaps you want your children to have more confidence in their decision making skills, be independent thinkers and self driven? If any of those ideas resonate, listen in on my conversation with Iris Chen, founder of the Untigering m…

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33. Unschooling and Untigering with Iris Chen (Pt. 1 of 2) 23:23

3y ago23:23

23:23

Did you grow up under an authoritarian parenting style and do you want to try something different with your kids? Or perhaps you want your children to have more confidence in their decision making skills, be independent thinkers and self driven? If any of those ideas resonate, listen in on my conversation with Iris Chen, founder of the Untigering m…

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32. Have Better Sex and Embrace Your Sensuality w/Dr. Toni Liu (Pt. 2 of 2) 23:34

3y ago23:34

23:34

Have you ever wanted to improve your sex life or get more comfortable with your sensuality? If so, listen to the wisdom of life coach and physician Dr. Toni Liu. Dr. Toni is a former OB/GYN turned family practice physician who trained at the Brown 8-year combined undergrad/medical program and the University of Michigan. She's also a life coach and …

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31. Have Better Sex and Embrace Your Sensuality w/Dr. Toni Liu (Pt. 1 of 2) 26:05

3y ago26:05

26:05

Have you ever wanted to improve your sex life or get more comfortable with your sensuality? If so, listen to the wisdom of life coach and physician Dr. Toni Liu. Dr. Toni is a former OB/GYN and current family practice physician who trained at the Brown 8-year combined undergrad/medical program and the University of Michigan. She's also a life coach…

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Episode #3- LGBTQ+ Let's Go! Sexual Orientation/ Self-identity 21:49

3y ago21:49

21:49

Hello guys! This time, I'm interviewing Clary Pu, a writer, an artist, an animator, and so many other things, about her experiences and advice when dealing with LGBT issues. Please remember that we are simply presenting our own opinions and you are free to have your own! Check out Clary's awesome pieces, link below :) https://thedarkdandelion.com P…

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Dee Tang on Grief and Joy 53:30

3y ago53:30

53:30

A conversation with the clever, creative, funny, inspiring and incredibly wise Dee Tang. In 2017, Dee's penned a deep and moving piece for our magazine Lunch Lady on loss, grief and love, after losing her eldest daughter, Kawa Leaf. Today we pick up the conversation with Dee and delve into the deep wisdom Dee has cultivated from this experience. It…

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Episode #2- Mental Health Issues in Teens pt.2 10:06

3y ago10:06

10:06

This is part 2 of my discussion with Natalie Tai regarding mental health problems. Again, we aren't professionals so take our words with a grain of salt. This is a more sensitive topic and our purpose is only to speak what we think of it and hopefully raise awareness. Natalie also has a website called "The Sociateas" Please go check it out, link do…

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S2 | E1 - You Konichiwa'ed the Wrong Guy 25:38

3y ago25:38

25:38

Welcome back for Season 2! After a long pandemic-induced break, we're back today with Hansol Seung, a Korean-German musician, to hear how he transformed an aggression on the street into a punkrock song. The single tells the story of anti-Asian racism from the perspective of Hansol (he/him), who is of Korean descent. SHORELINE teamed up with Asian-A…

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30. Christian Mindfulness w/Dr. Regina Chow Trammel (Pt. 2 of 2) 22:28

3y ago22:28

22:28

Do you want to learn how to experience more of God in your every day life? Join me for a conversation on Christian mindfulness with therapist and author Regina Chow Trammel, PhD LCSW. Dr. Regina is an associate professor in the Master of Social Work program at Azusa Pacific University and her book A Counselor's Guide to Christian Mindfulness is bei…

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29. Christian Mindfulness w/Dr. Regina Chow Trammel (Pt. 1 of 2) 21:12

3y ago21:12

21:12

Do you want to learn how to experience more of God in your every day life? Join me for a conversation on Christian mindfulness with therapist and author Regina Chow Trammel, PhD LCSW. Dr. Regina is an associate professor in the Master of Social Work program at Azusa Pacific University and her book A Counselor's Guide to Christian Mindfulness is bei…

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28. Joy Lessons from Helping a Sick Parent & Season 3 Preview 1:47

3y ago1:47

1:47

Welcome to Season 3! In this episode, I share lessons I'm learning about joy while balancing helping a sick elderly parent and taking care of my kids. I also give an overview of what's to come this season - burnout, unschooling, sex and sensuality, Christian mindfulness and how to share our stories in Hollywood. --- Send in a voice message: https:/…

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Episode #2- Mental Health Issues in Teens pt.1 12:46

3y ago12:46

12:46

Hello guys! This time I'll be having a discussion with Natalie Tai regarding mental health problems. We aren't professionals so do take our words with a grain of salt. This is a more sensitive topic and our purpose is only to speak what we think of it and hopefully raise awareness. Natalie also has a website called "The Sociateas" Please go check i…

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Sirious Weekly News 8.23-8.29 4:46

3y ago4:46

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For more details, please check out the links below :) https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4277210 https://www.nippon.com/en/news/yjj2021082700933/ https://edition.cnn.com/2021/08/23/asia/tsai-ing-wen-covid-vaccine-taiwan-intl-hnk/index.html https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202108290009 https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202108270025 https://taipeitimes…

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Episode #1- The importance of being aware 17:29

3y ago17:29

17:29

Featuring Aiden Lo. Go check out his own podcast "20 Minute Bio with Aiden Lo"! Hello guys! In this episode, we will be understanding the importance of being aware of current events and the issue of reliability. We would also be discussing our motivations for starting our podcasts :) Powered by Firstory Hosting…

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Raising Tweens 37:47

3y ago37:47

37:47

Mother of four teenagers and author of eleven parenting books, Sarah Ockwell-Smith knows a fair bit about raising kids. Here she shares some wise advice on how to best support and raise a tween. If you liked this chat head to Hello Lunch Lady, a parenting platform packed with interesting content, all served wth a side of optimism, hope and FUN.…

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Introduction- Hello! 1:48

3y ago1:48

1:48

Hello guys I'm Iris! Thank you for tuning in, I can't believe it's finally out! I hope you will enjoy this podcast as much as I enjoy making them. See you in the first formal episode. Powered by Firstory Hosting

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Sitting Pretty 48:41

3y ago48:41

48:41

"I never really saw disability represented in a way that was empowering or interesting or nuanced. It was always unfamiliar. It was always in the extremes. It was often medical or inspirational or pitiable." - Rebekah Taussig In our third Lunch Lady podcast, Lou chat's with mother and author Rebekah Taussig (aka @sitting_pretty) about parenting. ⁠ …

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27. Speaking Up and Sharing Our Stories (Pt 2 of 2, Bonus Episode) 30:24

3y ago30:24

30:24

Have you ever wanted to share your story/perspective, whether it be at work, in a book or in the media? The world needs your voice and in this era of anti-Asian violence it's more important than ever to share our ideas and shape our culture. Let's learn from leaders in the workplace, books and the media about how they've spoken out, advocated for t…

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26. Speaking Up and Sharing Our Stories (Pt 1 of 2, Bonus Episode) 38:06

3y ago38:06

38:06

Have you ever wanted to share your story/perspective, whether it be at work, in a book or in the media? The world needs your voice and in this era of anti-Asian violence it's more important than ever to share our ideas and shape our culture. Let's learn from leaders in the workplace, books and the media about how they've spoken out, advocated for t…

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25. Balancing Careers, Chores and Childcare w/Your Partner (Season Finale Pt. 2 of 2) 31:59

3y ago31:59

31:59

Do you want your partner to help more with the kids and chores? How do you and your spouse balance your careers after having kids? Join Dr. Sophia Lin Ott, one of our most popular guests from Season One, and I as we discuss these issues. In Part 2, we talk about whether it makes sense to step back in our careers to support our husbands careers, cre…

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24. Balancing Careers, Childcare and Chores w/Your Partner (Season Finale - Pt. 1 of 2) 40:53

3y ago40:53

40:53

Do you want your partner to help more with the kids and chores? How do you and your spouse balance your careers after having kids? Join Dr. Sophia Lin Ott, one of our most popular guests from Season One, and I as we discuss these issues. We talk about why women can be easily angered, the importance of getting help and managing our own expectations,…

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Ep. 23: Career & Entrepreneurship Advice from Serial Entrepreneur and Career Coach Joyce Guan West (Pt. 2) 35:37

3+ y ago35:37

35:37

What's holding Asian-Americans back from the top levels of leadership in the workplace? How can you be more valued (make more $) in your career? How do you sell yourself without being slimy? Join me for an interview with top-rated career coach and serial entrepreneur Joyce Guan West as we tackle these questions. Joyce has launched 6 companies and s…

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Ep. 22: Career & Entrepreneurship Advice from Serial Entrepreneur and Career Coach Joyce Guan West (Pt. 1) 35:45

3+ y ago35:45

35:45

How do you sell yourself without being slimy? How can you be more valued (a.k.a. make more $) in your career? What's holding Asian Americans back from the top levels of leadership in the workplace? Join me for an interview with top-rated career coach and serial entrepreneur Joyce Guan West as we tackle these questions. Joyce has launched 6 companie…

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Ep. 21: Money - Spending on Self, Lessons and Investing (Pt. 2 of 2) 21:15

3+ y ago21:15

21:15

Money impacts so many areas of our lives, from our marriages, to careers and parenting. Having access and spending wisely are crucial for happiness. Join real estate investor/finance expert Daisy Fitzgerald and I as we talk about all things money. In Part 2 we discuss the importance of spending money on self care, lessons learned from running our o…

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Ep. 20: Money - Empowerment, Husbands, How Not to be Controlled (Pt. 1 of 2) 32:53

3+ y ago32:53

32:53

Money impacts so many areas of our lives, from our marriages, to careers and parenting. Having access and spending wisely are crucial for happiness. Join real estate investor/finance expert Daisy Fitzgerald and I as we talk about all things money. In Part 1 we discuss the importance of money knowledge for happiness, what to look for in a potential …

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Ep. 19: Taking Risks, Overcoming Rejection & Making $ as a Creative w/YouTube Star Clara Lieu (Pt. 2 of 2) 30:31

3+ y ago30:31

30:31

Have you (or your kids) ever wanted to pursue a creative career? Ever wonder what it takes to get 95,000 subscribers on YouTube? Learn from Clara Lieu, a visual artist and founder of ArtProf.org, a free website that features art lessons, critiques, mindset lessons and more on YouTube. Clara is a former adjunct professor at the Rhode Island School o…

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