Yollanda Zhang joins Sonia in this episode of Raising the Next Gen, where we discuss generational patterns and how we're healing from them, the importance of self-care and mindfulness for parents, and more. As mother, Ontario-certified teacher, and entrepreneur, Yollanda brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her work.
Join us for a real and raw conversation where we discuss our lived and learned experiences, while also drawing from Yollanda's training in trauma therapy through Compassionate Inquiry with Dr. Gabor Maté and her current studies in Master’s in Counseling Psychology.
You'll walk away with tangible tips to integrate self-care for yourself as well as ideas to connect meaningfully with your children.
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Learn more about Yollanda Zhang:
Yollanda Zhang is the founder of Girl. Strong., a nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth and teens through confidence-building, leadership, and self-esteem programs. As a passionate advocate for raising resilient and emotionally healthy young people, she has spent years working with children, teens, and families to foster connection, cultural identity, and personal growth.
A mother, Ontario-certified teacher, and entrepreneur, Yollanda brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her work. She founded Panda Mandarin, a thriving language school that helps children and families maintain their heritage and bilingual identity. As a coach and speaker, she supports parents in raising self-assured, adaptable tweens and teens in today’s complex world.
With a Master’s in Counseling Psychology in progress and training in trauma therapy through Compassionate Inquiry with Dr. Gabor Maté, Yollanda integrates evidence-based strategies with deep emotional awareness. She is committed to breaking cycles of intergenerational trauma and equipping parents with the tools to nurture strong, emotionally intelligent young people.
Follow and connect with Yollanda on Instagram and LinkedIn and learn how you can work with her on her website.
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