EPISODE · May 19, 2026 · 44 MIN
From Immigrant Pressure to Creative Freedom with Ada
from Shift Happens: From Pain to Purpose · host Alexis Andra
Ada moved to America from China at just seven years old. She entered the second grade without speaking English and grew up in an immigrant household where success meant stability — a secure job, a predictable path, something safe. Creativity wasn’t part of the plan. She was doing everything right but still felt felt completely disconnected from herself. So, she took a risk. Bought a camera. And built a business. This conversation is about redefining success, choosing courage over comparison, and building a creative life in the very place she once felt behind. This is Ada’s story. RESOURCES FREE STORY METHOD GUIDE- to help you process, own and share your story FOLLOW @alexisnandra @shifthappensthepod RESOURCES FREE STORY METHOD GUIDE- to help you process, own and share your story FOLLOW@alexisnandra @shifthappensthepod
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Today on Shift Happens, we’re talking about what happens when you follow the blueprint — and still feel completely lost.
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