Ouuu this is a big one! I grew up as a first generation Asian American, born and raised in California by parents who were born and raised in Vietnam. Problems came up in the household a lot of times due to the clash between what I'm taught to believe and embrace by my parents and culture versus what actually sits right with who I am at the core.

To be in this position is to truly to be stuck between a rock and a hard place. Many times, the questions beg, "Do I satisfy my culture and forsake myself? Or do I forsake my culture to embrace who I am authentically?" SERIOUSLY, WHAT IS THE ANSWER?!

Listen/Watch to learn more about how I've learned to embrace myself authentically while also respecting my culture.