Problem Framing with Maida Zheng | Episode 37 | Off the Hinges: Whiskey Chronicles

What if the way you frame a problem is the whole problem in and of itself? In the final Off the Hinges episode of 2025, I’m joined by my dear friend Maida Zheng. From her time as a two-year-old Bosnian war refugee to U.S. Marine Corps officer, to wife, mother, and entrepreneur, Maida’s story is a powerful reminder that curiosity and gratitude shape not only how we survive, but how we lead. This conversation on problem framing is grounded in emotional intelligence, culture, family, and the courage to listen deeply to perspectives different from our own. As we step into a new year, may we carry better questions, deeper frames, and softer hearts. From Maida and me, Happy New Year to all of you across the Foundational Coaching and Opus Blaze families.