28. Building Resiliency and Tearing Down Facades ft. Steven Ngo - a podcast by Kristy Yee & Angie Yu
from 2021-07-04T02:00
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Steve describes a low point in his life and reveals his story of coming around in a full circle, from jet-setting, big-law life to a humble counsel in his hometown serving his community. We sat down with a much-admired community leader, Steve Ngo, a lawyer, social entrepreneur, husband, son, and dear friend. We discuss our external facades, the labels we put on ourselves, and what this all means for our mental health.
Highlights:
- Steve’s encounter with hate crime against Asians during the COVD-19 pandemic
- How Steve’s burnout led to him creating a space for mental health awareness in the legal profession
- Angie’s rant about how self-help books need a rebrand
- Steve’s relationship strategy on avoiding fights and focusing on each other’s strength
- Steve growing up poor, achieved external success, but ultimately came back to serve the community
Takeaways:
- We all have a facade, but it’s not fake, it’s one of many parts of who we are
- Personal development and growth keeps us at an advantage
- The darkest moments are when you and your partner learn the most about each other
- Unlearn the implicit communication style of our upbringing
- Keep the friends that bring you energy. Do the things that bring you energy.
Mentions & Resources:
- Asian-Canadian Community Tackle Hate Crime Reporting
- VPD adds forms in various languages for reporting anti-Asian racism
- Fix Police Reporting (Removing barriers to report anti-Asian hate crimes)
- Beyond the A
- Living Room Series Global
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