At age 27, after years of code-switching, people-pleasing, and working way too hard, I burned out and quit tech my job. As an immigrant and first-generation college student, I felt so much pressure to “get it right” to honor my family’s sacrifice.

Despite the fact that my life looked good on the outside, it felt terrible on the inside. It was 2017. I was scared, I was lonely, and newly unemployed. I had no back-up plan, all that I had was my story. Thanks to my ability to brand myself, I was able to re-invent myself.

All that I had was my story. Thanks to my ability to brand myself, I was able to attract new friends, new clients, and new opportunities.

I went from being a burnt-out professional to a person who starts businesses and tells her story on stages. My brand helped me explain to people who I was, what I cared about, and most importantly it told people how I could help them. My brand helped me land opportunities, clients, trips, and connect with the right people.

I’ve been featured on Forbes, spoken at SXSW, I started a paid speaking career, I’ve been invited to co-curate art galleries, and I even became a Lululemon Luminary.

It has been a wild ride. During the past five years, I’ve had AMAZING opportunities, and it all started with a brand.

I had nothing, but I could tell a good story. I learned to use my voice and be vulnerable. I learned to communicate strategically and reach my goals. All the great opportunities and connections that followed came directly to the brilliant brand I created.

Now I want to teach you how to do the same.