On The Grow

Welcome back to On The Grow, I'm Grace Lee. This is the thirty-fifth episode into the binge-able Mindset Series. "I say the best way to learn is by going through it. As rough as it sounds, it’s so true. I’ve learned the majority of what I want, what I can and can’t handle, and the kind of person I want in my life THROUGH my tough experiences. By saying 'yes' all the time, I’ve realized how to 'say...

Welcome back to On The Grow, I'm Grace Lee. This is the thirty-fourth episode into the binge-able Mindset Series. "The reason why I keep so many tabs open is because if it’s out of my sight, it’s out of my mind. I fear that I will forget what I need to do, and therefore I keep all the tabs open so I can go through them and then close them out. My way of having many tabs open is that I don’t want t...

Welcome back to On The Grow, I'm Grace Lee. This is the thirty-third episode into the binge-able Mindset Series. "There’s freedom in being true to yourself and not caring what other people think. When we allow what people think of who we are, what we are, and cast their opinions on what we do or say, we allow them to also change who we are."   In episode 33 of On The Grow , I talk about...

Welcome back to On The Grow, I'm Grace Lee. This is the thirty-second episode into the binge-able Transitioning Series. "My biggest advice for a smooth moving transition is to use your friends and family, and anyone willing to help out with the move — it can be mentally and physically stressful. Moving stuff into a new place takes a lot of lifting (literally and physically) and it can definitely t...

Welcome back to On The Grow, I'm Grace Lee. This is the thirty-first episode into the binge-able Transitioning Series. "If someone may not feel like a total right fit, then just explore it and really listen to what's working and what's not. The more you can be honest with yourself and reflect on that, that's going to prepare you to meet somebody great that you can spend the rest of your life with....

Welcome back to On The Grow, I'm Grace Lee. This is the thirtieth episode into the binge-able Transitioning Series. "The brands you work with are a reflection of who you are. If you truly believe in the things you stand for, talk about it. And let your audience decide if they want to continue following you." In episode 30 of On The Grow , I have a conversation with Diego Leon, a content creator an...

Welcome back to On The Grow, I'm Grace Lee. This is the twenty-ninth episode into the binge-able Transitioning Series. "My goal is to help brands grow their presence on social media and help them find their voice. I love content creation and I wanted to be able to use all of these skillsets to start my freelancing business. I love having the freedom to be my own boss, create my own schedule, and o...

Welcome back to On The Grow, I'm Grace Lee. This is the twenty-eighth episode into the binge-able Transitioning Series. "I remember nearing graduation — around March and April — feeling anxious of my future after UNC-Chapel Hill. It was stressful because even though this was a time where I should be celebrating and enjoying the remaining time with my college friends, I wanted to KNOW what I was do...

Welcome back to On The Grow, I'm Grace Lee. This is the twenty-seventh episode into the binge-able Navigating Post-Coronavirus Series. “Fashion is a dirty industry — it leaves behind a lot of pollutants on the Earth. “Fast fashions” will shift their business model. We’re going into a more eco-friendly, more conscious industry.”  “This is a good lesson for a lot of creatives moving f...

Welcome back to On The Grow, I'm Grace Lee. This is the twenty-sixth episode into the binge-able Navigating Post-Coronavirus Series. "Something the fitness community has learned from this is that if you want to maintain your business, cleanliness and sanitation moving forward is 100% going to have to be your priority. If you’re struggling to be motivated to work out at home, work out in a way that...

Welcome back to On The Grow, I'm Grace Lee. This is the twenty-fifth episode into the binge-able Navigating Post-Coronavirus Series. "Travel is a really resilient industry and I am personally optimistic that even though it will take some time, travel will bounce back. We are seeing more collaboration within the industry — airlines, hotels, destinations — and I think this is one of the positive thi...

Welcome back to On The Grow, I'm Grace Lee. This is the twenty-fourth episode into the binge-able Navigating Post-Coronavirus Series. This is a time where we are realizing just how important our connections with other people are. We took for granted every day that we could see a friend, hug a friend, and even go to the office. We’ve learned the little things in our daily lives — the things we take...

Welcome back to On The Grow, I'm Grace Lee. This is the twenty-third episode into the binge-able Quaranteam Chats Series. It took some time for me to realize that just because I cannot put my energy into helping my clients grow their brands does not mean I am not creative. It just means i need to exert that energy elsewhere. I speak of never settling, and here I was almost wanting to surrender bec...

Welcome back to On The Grow, I'm Grace Lee. This is the twenty-second episode into the binge-able Quaranteam Chats Series. This pandemic is something that has changed our lives. It forced us to telework and it gradually became a part of our culture. It presented the possibility of changing the direction of our business by accumulating information. What seems unfamiliar and troublesome at first has...

Welcome back to On The Grow, I'm Grace Lee. This is the twenty-first episode into the binge-able Quaranteam Chats Series. Not only are we exposed to coronavirus, but coronavirus has exposed us -- in our fears and discomfort (like the toilet paper frenzy), in how vulnerable we are as humans, how weak our US healthcare system is -- how underprepared we were for a pandemic like this. It also highligh...

Welcome back to On The Grow, I'm Grace Lee. This is the twentieth episode into the binge-able Quaranteam Chats Series. Don't think too far ahead. It's easy to get anxious thinking about the future. Focus on today, the present. Focus on learning new things and getting through the day.  In episode 20 of On The Grow , I have a conversation with my brother, Daniel Lee. He shares how COVID-19 has...

Welcome back to On The Grow, I'm Grace Lee. This is the nineteenth episode into the binge-able Seasons Of Series. We live in a day where we are ultra focused on appearance. Social media is no exception. We see the successes, the finished product, the highlights of someone's life on a daily basis.  Why do we compare ourselves to others on social media? In episode 19 of On The Grow , I have a c...

Welcome back to On The Grow, I'm Grace Lee. This is the eighteenth episode into the binge-able Seasons Of Series. Loneliness is inevitable. We feel it when we're single and we feel it when we're even in relationships.  A relationship won't always make you happy, if that's all you are seeking. And as wonderful as romance is, it isn't the only love that exists. In episode 18 of On The Grow , I...

Welcome back to On The Grow, I'm Grace Lee. This is the seventeenth episode into the binge-able Seasons Of Series. Love is more than just attraction. It's not just compatibility, it is also commitment. "Second chances are sometimes necessary and good. And so is timing. Timing is everything. Just because you don't hit it off right way doesn't mean you won't necessarily be for each other because not...

Welcome back to On The Grow, I'm Grace Lee. This is the sixteenth episode into the binge-able Seasons Of Series. Sometimes it takes making a big decision that is bold, scary, and intimidating to finally understand the waiting process. In episode 16 of On The Grow , I talk about my most recent big life decision and how I spent most of the time leading up to it waiting. I share how I decided to quit...

Welcome back to On The Grow, I'm Grace Lee. This is the fifteenth episode into the binge-able Seasons Of Series. Like the seasons, we go through different seasons in life. There are the happy seasons where we are grateful and thankful to experience life in this way. However, some aren't always as happy as the others. Some leave us in difficult situations that are hard to pick ourselves up from. So...

Welcome back to On The Grow, I'm Grace Lee. This is the fourteenth episode where I recap every episode within each season of On The Grow.  If there's one word to describe 2019, it would be challenging. There's been a lot of ups and downs this entire year, and each situation is merely an experience to help me grow better as a person. In episode 14 of On The Grow , I reflect back and reevaluate...

Welcome back to On The Grow, I'm Grace Lee. This is the thirteenth episode into the binge-able Faith Series. They say that one of the most powerful things you can do is to be vulnerable. There’s something powerful about sharing your story. In episode 13 of On The Grow , I dust off the pages of a chapter that I have never read aloud. A secret I've hid for almost 8 years now. I've felt hesitant...

Welcome back to On The Grow, I'm Grace Lee. This is the twelfth episode into the binge-able Faith Series. Life has an interesting way of showing us who is in control. In episode 12 of On The Grow , I have a conversation with my sister Rebecca Lee, a third-year medical student, about dealing with pressure, the struggle of losing control and why God closes doors. Rebecca shares where she finds press...

Welcome back to On The Grow, I'm Grace Lee. This is the eleventh episode into the binge-able Faith Series. New York City has been a huge challenge on my faith. In episode 11 of On The Grow , I really dig into my most recent years and pull out 3 THINGS that have been driving my life: 1) my career, 2) relationships, and 3) fears of the unknown. I really challenge what it means to have these external...