175. Escaping the 9-5: Po-Hong Yu’s Path to Authentic Entrepreneurship

Life After Corporate

Are you ready to ditch the conventional 9-to-5 and dive into the world of entrepreneurship? In this episode of “Life After Corporate”, Host Deb Boulanger and her guest, Po-Hong Yu talk about how transforming your career path can ignite a deep journey into self-discovery and authenticity. Po-Hong, a former banker turned spiritual entrepreneur and somatic healer, recounts her liberating shift from the corporate grind to a life of genuine self-expression and healing. Learn how embracing your authentic self can transform not only your personal life but also how you conduct business, inviting unimaginable opportunities for growth and connection. Po-Hong's insightful narratives and practical advice offer listeners a blueprint for not only surviving but thriving by leveraging their unique truths. Consider this an invitation to step into your power and start your journey towards true authenticity — So, how will your story inspire the world? Get ready to uncover your authentic self and let Po-Hong guide you through the unchartered territories of your own potential.

[00:01 11:22] Transition from Banking to Spiritual Entrepreneurship

• Addressing cultural identity issues from a young age

• Importance of embracing true identity for personal growth

• Impact of career transition on self-discovery journey

• Challenges faced when moving from traditional to spiritual path

[11:23 -19:59] Entrepreneurship and Authenticity Journey

• Guiding women entrepreneurs to embrace their true identity and authentic self.

• Exploring the entrepreneurial journey as a spiritual path for personal transformation.

• Overcoming societal and self-imposed barriers to living authentically and embracing cultural identity.

• Highlighting the transformative power of embracing one's true essence and personal authenticity in entrepreneurship.

[22:00 - 29:56] Cultivating Mental Fierceness and Body Awareness

• Utilizing awareness to ground oneself in the body and connect with inner sensations

• Embracing the practice of releasing people-pleasing behaviors to establish strong boundaries

• Engaging in boundary research to understand personal limits and needs

• Connecting with the mind to cultivate heightened awareness and presence in the body

[29:57 - 38:32] Entrepreneurial Journey as a Spiritual Path

• Transitioning from traditional careers to becoming spiritual entrepreneurs.

• Focusing on helping midlife visionary women leaders live authentically.

• Emphasizing listening to intuition and following one's spiritual path.

• Transformative power of embracing cultural and personal identity in entrepreneurship

Connect with Po-Hong Yu

Website: https://www.taoofpo.com

Tao of Po Podcast: https://www.taoofpo.com/podcast

IG: https://www.instagram.com/pohong.yu/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/pohong.yu

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pohongyu/

Get on the Wait List for the Mastermind Contact Po-Hong Yu — Po-Hong Yu (taoofpo.com)

5-Day Workshop (from 05/27/24 - 05/31/24) "Activate Your Authenticity" Workshop https://pohongyu.ac-page.com/activate-your-authenticity

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Tweetable Quotes:

"And so I was ahead of the curve and my business just boomed. So this was my first step into entrepreneurship, and I was like, this is exactly what I needed."... Po-Hong Yu on turning passion into profit

"And it wasn't until I went to China for the first time as an adult at 25 when I had this huge enlightening awakening moment of being around people that just looked like me."... Po-Hong Yu on identity and acceptance

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