Ling Yah Wong: Ex-Lawyer turned Personal Branding Strategist & Podcaster

In this episode of Clocking Out, we meet Ling Yah Wong — once a litigator at Malaysia’s top law firm, now the voice behind the So This Is My Why podcast and a sought-after LinkedIn strategist. For nearly a decade, Ling Yah followed the traditional path of prestige and stability, even as she quietly questioned whether law was truly for her.When she discovered podcasts, she found a new passion: storytelling. In 2020, she made a deal with herself — after climbing Everest Base Camp that March, she would finally launch her own podcast. What started as a side project quickly became her way of connecting with extraordinary people from around the world, reverse-engineering their successes, and reimagining her own future. Along the way, she tapped into the power of LinkedIn, where her posts went viral, reaching millions, and where she began helping others craft their personal brands.By 2023, things had truly taken off. Ling Yah made the leap, leaving law behind for good and embracing what she calls her “Year of Yes.” Today, she runs a successful podcast, a YouTube channel, and a LinkedIn strategy business that has already helped clients gain recognition as LinkedIn Top Voices. Her story proves you don’t have to have it all figured out before starting over. Curiosity, consistency, and courage can take you further than you think.Join us as Ling reflects on identity, risk, and the freedom of walking away from a career that looks successful on the outside but feels misaligned on the inside. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re “allowed” to change paths, Ling Yah’s journey is the reminder you need.Connect with Ling:Website: www.sothisismywhy.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sothisismywhy/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lingyahYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSZlcS5ooyCjj_MkrmH_WhQSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZK3NFTEX2EWXTvwelWHA7?si=rhU70hzZTSaRWrphIBe-7gApple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/my/podcast/so-this-is-my-why/id1521191442Follow Careerminds: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/careermindsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/careerminds/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareermindsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@CareermindsFollow Raymond: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raymondmlee/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raymondlee.coTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clockingoutpodX: http://twitter.com/hrentrepreneurYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@clockingoutwithraymondlee/videosVisit Raymond’s website: https://www.raymondlee.co/Order Clocking Out: A Stress-Free Guide to Career Transitions: https://www.amazon.com/Clocking-Out-Stress-Free-Career-Transitions/dp/1586446541 Become a guest on Clocking Out