Heart Open ConversAsians
A thoughtfully curated space where intentional and honest conversations are had and held for and with a community I hold near and dear to my heart: the Asian collective. Every month, you’ll hear a guest join me in conversation, followed by a solo episode in the same month where I share and weave in my reflections and learnings from that conversation.
Together, we’ll exchange stories of our uniquely hard yet beautiful lives, our journeys, learned experiences and lessons, with the hope that it will encourage and empower you to live out your one precious yet nuanced life that is most true and most YOU. I’m that friend you can count on as we walk together on this journey to learn to embrace and make space for all parts of us. You’re welcome here.
Heart Open ConversAsians
Justine Wentzell-Chang: On the Power of Words, Channeling Hope from our Darkest Traumas and Raising Kids with our Asian Parents
Justine is a storyteller and mamapreneur. She writes for both film and TV, and runs her own copywriting business, helping brands that want to have a positive impact on people and planet build trust and loyalty with their customers and clients. For over ten years, she has been an activist raising awareness and trying to put an end to sexual and relationship violence. When she’s not writing, you can find her momming, eating good food, and enjoying the ocean air.
In our 45mins together, we shared stories amidst chuckles, and jammed about:
- How she forged and defined her own path, life and business, through finding that sweet spot that taps into both her left/right brain
- What having lived through a traumatic and abusive relationship at a tender age taught her, how it altered her outlook on life, and the unexpected doors that opened for her after
- How motherhood brought more intention, purpose and conviction to live out the best version of her life
Justine also quoted her favorite quote of all times that she read as a child, that which will later define the trajectory of her path forever:
As Margaret Atwood says:
“A word after a word after a word is power."
How beautiful, how lovely, how true. Words have such power, dear friends. I love words, I love stories, and how blessed am I, to get the opportunity to hold and share the space with such inspiring and empowering storytellers like Justine. My heart’s full, warm, nourished.
In this episode:
- Purchase and show your support for Justine’s book, Pocketfull of Dreams: https://www.amazon.com/Pocket-Full-Dreams-Turning-Nightmare/dp/1732202702/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1527883756&sr=8-3
- Connect with Justine and her #momlife and #screenwriterlife via:
- www.thejawesomelife.com
- IG/FB: @j.isforjawesome
- Twitter: @j_isforjawesome
- For more about her #copywriting business, Red Balloon Station and the services she offers:
- Website: www.redballoonstation.com
- Sign up for her newsletters + get her free download on Persuasive & Personable Copy Checklist to help you build trust and conversion….amidst other fabulous nuggets on messaging, building your storyboard, and more
- IG/FB: @redballoonstation
- Twitter @redballoonstn
- Website: www.redballoonstation.com
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