Van Lai-DuMone: From Refugee to Entrepreneur | Unlocking Creativity & Confidence
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In this powerful episode of The Asset Mindset podcast, host Daniel Fielding sits down with TEDx speaker, entrepreneur, and creative leadership advocate Van Lai-DuMone to explore how curiosity and creativity can reshape our mindset and unlock new paths to personal growth.
From her roots as a Vietnamese refugee to building a career that empowers individuals and organizations through creative thinking, Van shares how overcoming fear, listening to your intuition, and embracing discomfort can help you find purpose and confidence. She opens up about using art-based practices to combat anxiety, her journey through self-doubt, and how public speaking, mentorship, and visibility played a crucial role in her transformation.
This episode dives deep into the power of mindset, the connection between body awareness and emotional intelligence, and the importance of taking ownership of your narrative. Whether you're a leader, entrepreneur, or someone searching for direction, this conversation will leave you inspired to reframe obstacles as opportunities and take bold steps toward your goals.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Curiosity and Creativity
02:59 Overcoming Life's Challenges and Finding Purpose
05:49 The Role of Fear in Pursuing Dreams
08:58 Creative Problem Solving and Expanding Thinking
11:57 Visibility and Overcoming Self-Doubt
14:49 Finding Your Why and Following Curiosities
17:53 The Importance of Gut Feelings and Intuition
25:30 Understanding Anxiety and the Body's Response
28:04 The Journey to TEDx: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
31:44 The Power of Networking and Building Relationships
33:51 The Importance of Mentorship in Personal Growth
36:47 Reframing Negative Thoughts and Building Confidence
45:45 Taking Ownership: Empowering Yourself for Success
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Chapters
1. Meet Von Lai DeMont: Curiosity Champion (00:00:00)
2. From Refugee to Creative Entrepreneur (00:02:51)
3. Life-Changing Moment: Brother's Accident (00:04:11)
4. Overcoming Fear Through Small Steps (00:11:01)
5. Creative Thinking as Problem-Solving Tool (00:16:20)
6. Finding Your Why Through Curiosity (00:22:15)
7. The Power of Visibility in Business (00:27:43)
8. Listening to Your Body's Wisdom (00:34:50)
9. Take Ownership and Keep Moving Forward (00:42:13)
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