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5 Things I Did When My Clients Suddenly Reduced Their Work For Me (4-minute read)

This month has been a kick to the butt. Do you know how, when you get some bad news, you kinda want to deny it and move on? One of my biggest clients cut back on their work for me. Then, shortly after, another client had budget cuts and told me Read more

By sumonsleeve, 1 yearMay 9, 2025 ago
Asian Culture

Why It’s Difficult for Me to Share Good News (3-minute read)

When we accomplish a goal, reach a dream, or win a fortune…how do our past and conditions affect the way we share that type of information? When we accomplish a goal, reach a dream, or win a fortune…how do our past and conditions affect the way we share that type Read more

By sumonsleeve, 1 yearMay 9, 2025 ago
It's been almost six months since I left my 9–5 job to become a freelance writer. Here are a few things I've experienced so far
Asian Culture

I Quit My 9–5 Job To Pursue My Side Hustle 6 Months Ago (3-minute read)

It’s been almost six months since I left my 9–5 job to become a freelance writer. Here are a few things I’ve experienced so far: It is not a lifestyle that I recommend to just anyone. Leaving your 9–5 for your side hustle sounds like you’re pursuing your passion and living Read more

By sumonsleeve, 4 yearsOctober 26, 2022 ago
Asian Female Business Leaders Share Their Best Advice for Entrepreneurs — Part 1
Asian Culture

Asian Female Business Leaders Share Their Best Advice for Entrepreneurs  -  Part 3 (7-minute read)

Show up messy, learn from falling, ask for help, and have a big vision From left to right: Dr. Stephanie J. Wong, Becky Choi, Dr. Annie Vovan, Sheena Yap Chan ***Click Here for Part 1*** ***Click here for part 2*** After many long and arduous months of thinking, overthinking, analyzing and Read more

By sumonsleeve, 4 yearsJune 23, 2022 ago
Asian Female Business Leaders Share Their Best Advice for Entrepreneurs — Part 2
Asian Culture

Asian Female Business Leaders Share Their Best Advice for Entrepreneurs  -  Part 2 (6-minute read)

Build relationships, stay grounded, follow your own rules and let passion lead you. From left to right: Mary Ng, Mary Chan, Da Eun Chung, Jing Fang ***Click Here for Part 1*** After many long and arduous months of thinking, overthinking, analyzing and overanalyzing…I left my 15+ year career in healthcare to Read more

By sumonsleeve, 4 yearsJune 7, 2022 ago
Asian Female Business Leaders Share Their Best Advice for Entrepreneurs — Part 1
Asian Culture

Asian Female Business Leaders Share Their Best Advice for Entrepreneurs - Part 1 (5-minute read)

Know yourself, have confidence and take action! From left to right: Selena Fan, Iris Chen, Claire Magenheimer, Angela Wu After many long and arduous months of thinking, overthinking, analyzing and overanalyzing…I left my 15+ year career in healthcare to pursue a freelance writing business. This was definitely NOT something I did Read more

By sumonsleeve, 4 yearsJune 1, 2022 ago
I'm Struggling To Balance Writing for Pay Versus Writing for Pleasure
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I’m Struggling To Balance Writing for Pay Versus Writing for Pleasure (4-minute read)

Since starting my freelance writing journey, my desire to write for pay has slowly taken over my desire to write for pleasure. This is especially true when I wait to hear back about my pitches. Here’s what I’m telling myself to maintain peace within myself. I’m 6 months into my freelance Read more

By sumonsleeve, 5 yearsNovember 11, 2021 ago
8 dreams I'm holding onto for now
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8 Dreams I’m Holding Onto For Now (4-minute read)

What are some dreams that you’re holding onto? It’s important to have dreams so that we remain hopeful and inspired. Lately, I’ve been thinking about my old dreams so I wrote an entire list that I’ve given up on despite thinking they’ll make me happy. Through that reflection exercise, I Read more

By sumonsleeve, 5 yearsOctober 28, 2021 ago
10 Dreams I Stopped Pursuing Even Though I Thought They Would Make Me Happy
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10 Dreams I Stopped Pursuing Even Though I Thought They Would Make Me Happy (8-minute read)

If you work hard enough, any dream is possible. What if it’s not the right one? 10 dreams I stopped pursuing because they don’t make me happy. Everyone talks about how we need to keep dreaming, set goals, aim high and work hard. Because if you work hard enough, any Read more

By sumonsleeve, 5 yearsOctober 21, 2021 ago
8 Dreams I Had as a Kid That I’ve Given Up On
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8 Dreams I Had as a Kid That I’ve Given Up On (5-minute read)

I started thinking about what other dreams I had as a kid. So here is a list of 8 dreams I had as a kid that I’ve given up on and why. Did tampons ruin my Olympic swimmer dream? When I was on maternity with my first child, the monotony Read more

By sumonsleeve, 5 yearsOctober 21, 2021 ago

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Katharine Chan has over a decade of experience working in healthcare. She’s worked in emergency health services, mental health, women’s health, facilitating, coaching, and promoting honest conversations among healthcare leaders to enable organizational change. She’s passionate about putting words to her feelings despite growing up in a culture that hides them. She empowers others by teaching them how to love themselves, embracing their culture and improving relationships.

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