In this week’s episode, hosts Shirley and Esther delve into the Yanni Li’s journey establishing herself in the realm of academia and transitioning into the corporate world.

Passionate about bridging communities and fostering mutual understandings on international relations perspectives, Yanni founded and lead the US-China Better Relations Coalition during Covid, building an organization across North America and Asia. We explore how Yanni’s upbringing moving across countries fueled her curiosity for the various cultures and people encountered during her journey. We also learned how her interests in Art History and East Asian Studies at Wellesley and Stanford shaped her worldview.

As we hit a pivotal moment of Yanni’s life, transitioning from academia to the corporate world, we discussed the important lessons learned and future outlooks.

Lastly, we learn about how she manages wellbeing and mental health through out her journey which hopes to provide practical advice for listeners in school or starting their careers.

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