Jamie shares her unique career journey, starting from an internship at Accenture to working as a journalist and in a spiritual organisation. She then pursued a PhD and now works as a work/play coach. Her PhD focused on exploring beauty ideals and how women navigate and resist them. The conversation also touches on the impact of social media on body image, the pressure to conform to beauty standards, and the gender stereotypes ingrained in Asian culture. Jamie discusses the expectations of her Asian parents and their initial resistance to her career choices. The conversation explores the pressure of meeting family expectations and the struggle to separate oneself from those expectations. It also delves into the importance of finding balance, rest, and enjoyment in work and life. The concept of self-trust and valuing simple pleasures is highlighted. The conversation challenges the notion of constant busyness and the need for external validation. It emphasises the importance of prioritising what truly matters and finding fulfilment in non-traditional measures of success.

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