061 - Unlocking Immigrant Strengths for Career Success: A First and Second Gen Guide

In this insightful episode of Permission to Flow, host Jessica Hwang dives deep into the unique strengths that first- and second-generation individuals possess when making a career change. Drawing from her own experience as a second-generation Taiwanese American who transitioned from corporate finance to a fulfilling role as a career transition coach, podcaster, and dharma yoga instructor, Jessica highlights the untapped potential lying within the immigrant mindset. With a focus on money, career transitions, and the hardworking immigrant mentality, this episode sheds light on how these attributes can become powerful assets in crafting a creative career.

 

Jessica emphasizes the importance of shifting from a money scarcity mindset to viewing financial resources as a runway for growth. She shares personal anecdotes about recognizing the unseen benefits of a previous career in corporate finance and how to leverage that as a solid foundation for new ventures. Additionally, the episode celebrates the hardworking, resourceful nature ingrained in the immigrant experience, encouraging listeners to channel that energy into passions they truly care about. Whether you're contemplating a career shift or seeking to better understand the strengths you already possess, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable strategies to inspire your journey.

 

If you're ready to embrace your inherent strengths and pivot towards a fulfilling creative career, this episode is tailored for you. Tune in to uncover how to appreciate and utilize your unique background as a stepping stone to success. And don't forget to sign up for the email list below for more strategies and insights to create more flow in your life. The power to transform your career and life is within you, and Jessica is here to guide you every step of the way.

 

Topics discussed in this episode include:

[00:00:00] - The transformative power of applying your hard work to what you love.

[00:02:37] - Rethinking money as a resource that gives you room to breathe.

[00:11:42] - Viewing your career journey as the essential puzzle pieces you need for the bigger picture.

[00:14:43] - Celebrating the hardworking, problem-solving mindset that comes with the immigrant experience.

 

 Quotes from the episode:

"Can you imagine what it would be like if you took that gusto, that hard working gusto that you are applying to something you don't like, and then you took it and put it towards something you do actually care about?"

 

"I want you to see money as a resource and let it expand and open up the space for you. So that you can make this change happen."

 

"It needed to happen exactly as it did. I needed to go through every single stage of that process to get to the point where I said, okay, enough. Now I want to make this change."

 

Links from the Episode:

060 – How to Balance Immigrant Expectations and Pursue Success Beyond Traditional Career Paths

 

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Credits:

Music co-written by Steven Murillo (@someoneinatreeband) & Jessica Hwang (@jessicahwangcoaching)

Production and audio engineering by Travis Carr (@traviscarrphoto)