Expert interview with Marisa Fong, founder of re:ampd, investor and exited founder of Madison Recruitment.
Wow, Marisa Fong is a boss. š¤©
She’s spent her life shedding expectations and forging her own career. Her unconventional choices (marrying a DJ and not conforming to traditional stereotypes of an Asian woman) emphasise the importance of self-belief and resilience in achieving – well, anything:
š”Self-belief and non-conformity: Marisa discusses how her confidence and refusal to conform to stereotypes allowed her to create her unique path and excel.
š”Turning challenges into opportunities: Facing resistance and challenges helped her learn and grow, viewing these obstacles as opportunities.
š”The importance of feedback and self-awareness: The value of seeking honest feedback and maintaining self-awareness to understand your own strengths and areas for improvement.
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"As a person of colour and from an immigrant family, plus being a ārule-breakerā by moving out of the family home at a very young age to forge my own way, there was just so much in this that gave me hope for the future, and trusting and believing in myself."
