In our immigrant communities, there's a silent battle passed down through generations. 🎎 Pritma Dhillon Chatta shines a light on the old stigma around mental health. 🏮 From our elders, we inherited a habit: hide feelings as they show weakness. But change is happening. 🌬️ Pritma and her generation are…
In her South Asian community, Pritma Dhillon Chatta navigates the evolving narrative of mental health awareness. 🌏🌸 She notes a past hesitance among elders, viewing mental struggles as signs of weakness. 🙏🏽 Yet, a shift is happening, especially among the youth, fueled in part by the pandemic's reality check. 🌈…
In this enlightening episode of the Color of Success Podcast, Dr. Stephanie J. Wong hosts a captivating discussion with Pritma Dhillon Chattah, a Yale-educated nurse and digital health executive. They delve into the enduring stigma surrounding mental health in ethnic communities, particularly among South Asian populations. Pritma, co-founder of Lavender,…
Amy Yip, a name that resonates with resilience and transformation, was once a skeptic of coaching and therapy. 🎎 She questioned, how could a stranger possibly understand her struggles, let alone help her navigate through them? Yet, desperation led her to a coach, a decision that turned out to be…
At a life crossroads, Amy Yip sought clarity amidst chaos, torn between familial desires and personal dreams. 🌏🌸 In pursuit of answers, she turned to ayahuasca, a Peruvian medicinal plant, embarking on a transformative journey in Peru. 🌿 This wasn’t a casual endeavor; a 5-day shaman-led ceremony promised her healing…
Amy Yip found herself in an emotional whirlwind when she discovered her embryos might not be viable. 🥀 She felt isolated and burdened with disappointment, a sentiment deeply rooted in her upbringing as a traditional Chinese girl. 🎎 The expectation to become a mother, to nurture a family, was a…
In the corporate world, the concept of egg freezing is gaining momentum, particularly among women who are choosing to delay family planning. 🌸👩💼🌸 Amy Yip, a former Google employee, sheds light on this trend. She believes that companies offer egg freezing benefits to give women the freedom to continue their…
Amy Yip's journey through IVF is a testament to the strength and resilience of the human spirit. 🌸 Her experience, though deeply personal, echoes the struggles of many women who find themselves grappling with the harsh realities of fertility and aging. Amy's story is a stark reminder of the challenges…
Amy Yip's journey to motherhood was anything but conventional. 🌸 She found herself at the crossroads of societal expectations and personal aspirations. She was constantly reminded of her ticking biological clock, even though she was single and had dreams to chase. 🏮 In a bold move, she decided to freeze…
Amy Yip, in her early thirties, faced a crossroad during dinner with a friend when fertility came up. 🍜 Her friend shared her egg freezing plans, which left Amy perplexed. 🥚 A simple remark, "Amy, we're getting old," sparked a realization. Being single, she began researching fertility, discovering the ticking…
Welcome to a new enlightening episode of the Color of Success Podcast! Dr. Stephanie J. Wong sits down with the inspiring Amy Yip, a somatic life transformation and mental fitness coach, to dive into a heartfelt discussion on fertility, a topic resonating with many women amidst the challenges of modern-day…
Rosie Fieldeman, a seasoned performer, shared some golden nuggets of wisdom for those eager to step into the limelight. 🎭 She emphasized the importance of continuous learning, even after you've landed the gig. It's not about overloading your schedule with classes, but rather keeping your body and mind active and…
Rosie Fiedelman would walk to the theater, slow and steady, warming up meticulously, never allowing herself to stop moving. Yet, the moment she stepped off the stage, she would limp home, a stark contrast to the strength and grace she exuded on stage. 🎭 This constant battle, she admits, was…
Rosie Fiedelman, a renowned dancer, shares her insightful journey of self-discovery and healing. 🎭🧘♀️ She believes that our life experiences and traumas don't just affect our minds, they settle into our bodies, into our muscles. This connection between mind and body is often overlooked, but it's a reality that Rosie,…
Rosie Fiedelman, a Broadway veteran, recently shared her thoughts on the mental health struggles that actors often face when they fully embody their characters. 🎭 She spoke about the dark side of the stage, where depression and substance abuse often lurk. It's a side that many celebrities have openly discussed,…
In the midst of the chaos that the world was plunged into, Rosie Fiedelman found herself grappling with a heightened level of anxiety and depression. 🌪️ The status quo was a collective struggle, a shared experience of mental health challenges that seemed to be on the rise. Rosie, like many…
There's a certain enchantment that comes with being physically present, a magic that Rosie Fiedelman, a seasoned theater artist, can attest to. She revels in the raw, unfiltered reactions of her audience, their laughter, their tears, their palpable excitement. 🎭 Yet, she also acknowledges the challenges of remote teaching from…
When the world went into lockdown, the bustling streets of performing arts fell silent. 🌉 Rosie Fiedelman, a Broadway performer, recalls the chilling moment when they were allowed back into the theater to collect their belongings. The initial thought was that this would be a brief pause, a month at…
Welcome to another episode of the Color of Success Podcast with your host, Dr. Stephanie J. Wong. Today, we're thrilled to share a heart-to-heart with Rosie Lonnie Fiedelman, a Broadway star who has graced the stages of iconic productions like 'The Lion King' and 'In the Heights.' In this captivating…
LeRon Barton, a man of wisdom and insight, recently shared his thoughts on the concept of colorblindness. 🎎 He believes that the notion of colorblindness, while seemingly positive, is not the ideal approach. 🏮 Why, you ask? Well, he explains that to be colorblind, we would need to exist in…
LeRon Barton, a man of profound insight, recently shared his thoughts on some of the most pressing issues of our time. 🏠🏛️🔗 He believes that housing and criminal justice are the two areas that need our immediate attention. The sight of people without a roof over their heads, particularly families,…
LeRon Barton once shared his thoughts on a movie he saw, "Hell on High Water". 🎬 In the film, there's a quote that struck him, "Poverty is like a disease that goes from generation to generation." 🔄 This powerful statement resonated with him, as he reflected on the society we…
LeRon Barton, in a recent talk, touched on a topic that's been on many minds lately - grit. 🤔 He questioned whether we should be teaching children of color about grit. The idea of grit, of pulling oneself up by the bootstraps, is a concept deeply ingrained in American culture.…
LeRon Barton, a man of color, shares his journey of self-discovery and acceptance. 🎎 He talks about how his circle of friends has changed over the years, from a diverse group to a more homogenous one. LeRon's story is not just about the change in his social circle, but also…
