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[Obsidian Memo] 🍁 Softening is a Form of Strength: A Thanksgiving from the ICU
Thanksgiving reflection.
Conscious Living
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A candid prelude to Breaking Into Finance, sharing how I built a global career across BlackRock and Aviva Investors. Insights on industry shifts, core skills, early-career challenges, and practical advice for students entering modern finance.
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[Obsidian Memo | Culture Shocks] From Seoul to Toronto to New York to London: A Life in Translation
A reflective field guide to culture shocks and belonging across Seoul, Toronto, NYC, and London. An insider’s story of migration, identity, class, and lineage—and what it means to live between cultures yet feel at home in none and all.
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[Obsidian Memo] When “The Diplomat” Made My Life Make Sense
A reflective essay on how The Diplomat unlocked my hidden legacy—a life shaped by secrecy, patriarchy, and diplomacy—and my journey from stoicism and survival to feminine strength, self-acceptance, and the courage to rewrite power.
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Conscious Leadership] 'Gather' Retreat - The Architecture of Belonging: On Community and the Future We’re Building (Oct 18, 2025)
Reflections from the Gather Autumn Away Day — exploring roots, values, and visions for a more connected, equitable future. A meditation on community, belonging, and the power of manifesting a life aligned with purpose.
Leadership | Courage in a Fractured World: What Brené Brown Teaches Leaders About Resilience, Trust, and Modern Uncertainty
Brené Brown reveals why today’s leaders must master uncertainty, vulnerability, and emotional regulation. Discover how courage, trust, and self-awareness are becoming the core skill set for CEOs, CIOs, and investors in a fractured world.
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Conscious Leadership | Art Field Note] 💎 Grace, Heritage, and the Art of Adornment: Reflections from Lyon & Turnbull
A reflective essay on the Lyon & Turnbull private jewelry viewing in London — exploring legacy, craftsmanship, and the healing power of art. How beauty, story, and creative intention shape value, heritage, and conscious leadership.