I used to resent my voice.
I hated raising my hand in class because it meant I had to speak up in front of everyone. I hated recording videos for school projects because hearing the sound of my accent made me cringe. I hated my voice because I would be reminded of my alienness whenever I spoke.
However, I was wrong. Wrong to shame myself over something that I couldn’t change. Wrong to hide from an ability that I was blessed with. Wrong to minimize the very action that would help me improve.
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I vowed to improve my English and use my voice to positively impact lives. From writing and performing original motivational raps as a linguistic muse, to sharing my experiences in rooms full of people, I began to embrace the uncomfortable situations I once feared.
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A couple of weeks ago, I had the privilege to share my journey of actualizing my holistic wellness and self-growth podcast at the Girls Who Invest Alumni Conference.
As a 2021 GWI Online Intensive Program scholar, I was able to give back to this community by inspiring driven young women to pursue their own passion projects using the “????????+??????????=????????????” ??????????????????.
If you want to pursue a personal project, side hustle, or creative purpose, this framework can help you find alignment within your life.
Think through each of the following areas:
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For me, my heart is my passion for wellness, my love of storytelling, and my desire to uplift and inspire others.?
? ????????????: This is the roadmap for your success– what you get when you align your passions with your actions.
For me, my hustle is ideating, interviewing, and recording my podcast, as well as the development of my brand.
Today, my podcast In Perspective with Annie Wang is more than just a passion project; it's a testament to my creative ability and a reminder that ?????? ???????????????? ?????????????????????? ?????? ???? ?????? ???????? ???????????????? ??????????.
?? If you found value in my story, I'd be grateful for your support in liking and sharing this post. I also invite you to share your Head+Heart+Hustle framework, thoughts, or reflections in the comments to gain new perspectives. I'm here to engage, and ready to learn!
