54: Mia Park on Hope, Ancestor Survival, and Creative Resource

What this episode covers

Mia Park is powered by hope and engagement. As a Chicago based multidisciplinary artist, Mia shares her passion for discovery through acting, teaching yoga, writing, playing music, producing events, and volunteering. She is fiercely herself and takes every opportunity to live and experience. In this episode, we explore Mia’s incredible ancestral story of escaping North Korea, the challenges and joys of acting — being Nurse Beth on the show Chicago Med, the lessons of the self in teaching prenatal yoga in jails, and how women can explore their relationship to being a leader. This episode is followed by a meditation recorded by Mia Park. Links, Article, and Resources All Show Notes for This Episode 📝https://candicewu.com/ep54
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