In this conversation, Tony Chin shares the harrowing story of his mother's escape from Communist China, detailing her struggles and the journey that led to her freedom. He reflects on the importance of family history, the lessons learned from his mother's experiences, and the parallels between her past and today's political climate. The discussion emphasizes the value of willpower, family, and the need to recognize and learn from history to avoid repeating it. Episode References: Subscribe to the Activate & Illuminate Newsletter (for BONUS content and more): LET'S GET ACTIVATED Connect with Tony Chin: Website: https://www.amazon.ca/Freedom-Swimmers-Suk-Hing-Story/dp/B096TRTT5V Connect with Melanie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/activateandilluminate/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/activateandilluminate YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@activateandilluminatewithmel Website: https://activateandilluminate.com/ Contact Us: [email protected] Melanie's Businesses: LifeVantage Representative: http://protandimcanada.lifevantage.com/ Chapters 00:00 The Journey Begins: Tony Chin's Family Story 04:10 The Escape: A Mother's Harrowing Swim 06:39 The Preparation: Overcoming Obstacles 08:36 Reflections on Freedom: Parallels to Today 11:38 Lessons from the Past: Understanding History 14:12 The Importance of Family and Legacy 16:51 Pursuing Passion: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Journey 22:07 Exploring Diverse Interests in Martial Arts 22:35 The Journey to EPS: A Desire to Help 23:29 Family Connections and Heritage 25:43 Escaping Adversity: Life in China 28:12 Awareness of Historical Events in the Community 29:54 Lessons for the Younger Generation 31:38 The State of Family Values Today 33:14 Navigating Divisive Tactics in Society 35:24 Future Aspirations: Documenting Stories 36:03 Advice for the Next Generation 38:06 Accessing the Book and Community Engagement  

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