In this episode, we dive into the mind of a children's book author/business owner/creator! I sit down with the author of Vivi's New Year, Connie Ong, and learn more about the inspiration behind the creation of the book. We also dove into the struggles that have shaped her to the person she is today and how she pursues a balanced life of being a creator!
Chapters:
0:00 – Episode Highlight
0:18 – Guest Intro
1:48 – Featured Funko Pop
3:45 – Fitting In Was Hard to Do
8:24 – Parental Pressure
11:22 – Struggles Faced Growing Up
17:54 – Connie’s Passion for Art
23:15 – Sibling Respect
26:29 – Not Being Asian Enough
32:51 – Life Changing Event
39:04 – Pandemic Effect
51:11 – Connie’s First Written Children’s Book!
1:01:47 – Life of a Creator
1:09:03 – Struggles of a Business Owner
1:14:14 – Flowers to Guest
1:15:05 – Song Association
1:16:34 – Meeting Each Other Indirectly
1:20:51 – Big 3 Questions
Connie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/connieomg_?igsh=MWpsZmdxY3lsZWJneA==
Connie's Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/connieomg/?etsrc=sdt
Connie's 1st Children's Book!: https://a.co/d/gbTRTk1
Highest Version Socials: https://linkin.bio/highestversion
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