Mindful and Mighty

How do you know when someone really loves you ? And what if they’re showing you love all the time—you just don’t recognize the language they’re speaking? In this episode of Mindful & Mighty , Huan and Amanda unpack the famous Five Love Languages and get personal about how they give, receive, and sometimes completely miss each other’s signals of love. 💬 In this episode, we chat about: ❤️ The f...

🇧🇹 What can the “happiest country in the world” teach us about our own happiness? Fresh from a trip to Bhutan, Huan brings home more than travel stories. This episode turns into a conversation about what actually makes a good life—and how we can intentionally create more happiness in our everyday lives. ✨ In this episode, we chat about: ​ 🇧🇹 Life in Bhutan — what it actually feels like to visit a...

What is hospice really like—and why are we so uncomfortable talking about death? 🌿 In this episode of Mindful & Mighty , we talk about: 🏡 Amanda’s experience volunteering at a hospice—and why it’s not as sad as you might imagine 💜 What hospice actually provides beyond medical care ✨ Healing touch, music therapy 🎵, therapy dogs 🐶, and emotional support 🌏 How Canada, China, and Mexico app...

What happens when the life you carefully built suddenly changes—and you have to discover who you are all over again? In this episode of Mindful & Mighty, Paty takes us through a life shaped by ambition, curiosity, love, unexpected loss, and the courage to keep creating. 💜 We talk about: ​🤸‍♀️ Discipline & ambition — from 15 years of gymnastics to architecture, academia, and a PhD ​🏙️ Des...

Are you the person who follows the rules even when no one is watching ? 👀 Or do you believe sometimes it’s better to ask for forgiveness than permission ? 😏 In this episode of Mindful & Mighty , Amanda shares a small moment in the car that led to a much bigger realization: she gets genuinely stressed when rules aren’t being followed—even when she isn’t the one breaking them. 🚗🚦 That takes...

What makes a song stay with us for 20 years? Why can hearing it live suddenly make it feel completely different? And… would you rather lose your sense of taste or never listen to music again? 😱🎶 In this episode of Mindful & Mighty, Huan and Amanda catch up on the concerts, movies, musicals, and slightly unexpected adventures filling their summer. ☀️🎸 🎤 Huan shares what it was like seeing C...

🚀 What does it really take to build a successful career in a new country? In this episode of Mindful & Mighty , we chat with Tanvir , who shares his inspiring journey from growing up in Bangladesh 🇧🇩 to becoming a Project Director in Canada's water infrastructure industry 🇨🇦. From career setbacks and job rejections to finding incredible mentors, embracing failure, and staying curious, Tan...

Why do certain situations trigger us so intensely? Why do some of us struggle to rest, ask for help, trust others, or feel worthy without achieving something? In this episode of  Mindful & Mighty , we explore the idea of the  inner child  and how childhood experiences can quietly shape the way we think, react, work, love, and see ourselves as adults. ✨ In this episode, we talk about: 🧠  What...

In this episode, we catch up on what’s been going on in our lives lately — from travel and art exhibitions to books, films, and the thoughts that have been circling in our heads. It’s a more free-flowing conversation where we reflect on the things we’ve been reading, watching, and noticing, and how those experiences are shaping the way we see the world. 🎨✈️📚 We also talk about how different plac...

In this episode, we sit down with Elena from our MBA class to learn more about her journey from growing up in Russia and Ukraine to building a career in biotech in Vancouver. She shares how a childhood of moving often shaped her resilience, adaptability, and curiosity about the world, and how those same traits have continued to guide her path. 🌍✨ We also talk about her bridging role from science...

In this episode, we talk about what it has really been like to step into business ownership. Amanda shares how this opportunity came into her life unexpectedly, why she never pictured herself as a business owner, and what it has been like to grow into the role while learning on the job. 🌮✨ We also reflect on the emotional side of the journey — from the stress and uncertainty of running a busines...

In this episode, we talk about therapy — what it means to each of us, why we decided to try it, and how it can show up in different forms over time. Amanda shares her recent experience going to a few sessions and what surprised her about the process, while Huan reflects on how therapy has shifted for him over the years. 🧠✨ We also discuss some of the misconceptions around therapy, why it is not...

In this episode, we sit down with Julian from our MBA cohort to learn more about his path from growing up in Germany to building a career in product marketing in Vancouver. We talk about how he went from dreaming of becoming an astronaut to exploring sales, marketing, and the role of being the “glue” between teams. 🚀 We also dive into his early career in sales, what helped him make the transition...

This week, we sit down with our MBA classmate Luis for a conversation about ambition, adaptability, and why some people are simply wired to grow through challenge. From aviation ✈️ to beer 🍺 to enterprise tech 💻, Luis shares how constantly stepping into unfamiliar environments shaped both his career and identity. Growing up feeling bored by routine, he discovered that what truly motivates him is...

In this episode, we dive into the sometimes awkward, sometimes revealing world of boundaries. From strangers on gondolas and airplanes to friends, family, and everyday interactions, we talk about what makes certain conversations feel comfortable, what makes others feel intrusive, and why setting boundaries can get more difficult the closer someone is to us. ✨ We also reflect on how self-awareness...

Is “work-life balance” actually real… or are we all just trying to survive the week? 👀 In this raw and relatable episode of  Mindful & Mighty , Huan and Amanda open up about what life  really  looks like behind the scenes—early morning meetings ☕, nonstop schedules 💻, shifting identities, and the quiet question we all ask:  “What do I actually want?” 💬 Expect honest conversations about: 🔥...

What if your  dream career … started as a  random major you didn’t even choose?  🤯 In this episode of  Mindful & Mighty , we sit down with  Kylin —whose journey takes her from 🥵 growing up in Chongqing (hello hot pot!) ➡️ landing in food science  by accident ➡️ grinding through  3AM shifts in a meat plant  🥶 ➡️ to traveling across regions for  food safety audits  🌎✨ And somehow… turning i...

What if your story didn’t start with you—but generations before you? 🌱🕊️ In this heartfelt episode of  Mindful & Mighty , we reflect on the love, memories, and quiet influence of our grandparents—and how they continue to shape who we are today. 💞👵👴 From joyful moments around food to meaningful realizations later in life, this conversation is a gentle reminder that even the smallest interac...

What if a “midlife crisis” isn’t a crisis at all… but a wake-up call? 👀 In this episode of  Mindful & Mighty , we get real about turning 40, questioning everything, and redefining what a meaningful life actually looks like. 💥 Amanda opens up about quitting her successful corporate career and realizing—after the fact—that she was in the middle of a midlife crisis 🧠 Huan reflects on why this...

In this episode, we talk about Courtnay’s journey through engineering, renewable energy, EV charging, and major life transitions. We also explore how she navigated career pivots, motherhood, and the confidence needed to step into more business-focused roles. In this episode, we talk about: 🎓 Growing up in Calgary and choosing chemical engineering at UBC 🌱 Starting her career in renewable energy...

What if a single pause could redefine your path? 🌍✈️🚂💻🧘‍♀️🌈 ... In the gripping conclusion of this vulnerable series on Mindful Mighty, Huan & Amanda reveal the final two life-altering events that forged their resilience & purpose 💪✨—from solo backpacking revelations 🗺️🥾 to unimaginable family tragedy 😢🚨, tech career pivots 📱🔄, & a bold quest for bliss 🌺! In this episode,...

What if your entire life is just a dream… and one day you wake up? 🤯💭 In this deeply personal and reflective episode of  Mindful & Mighty , we explore the  defining moments that shape who we are —from childhood thoughts to life-changing transitions 🌱✨ Inspired by a powerful coaching exercise, we each share  two of the most impactful events in our lives —and how they continue to influence o...

In this episode of  Mindful & Mighty , Huan and Amanda dive into the world of  romance stories  — from K-dramas and Hallmark movies to romance novels and classic rom-com tropes. Why do we keep watching the same love stories over and over again… even when we already know how they end? We explore the  psychology behind why romance stories are so appealing , especially for women, and how our pers...

In this episode of  Mindful & Mighty , we sit down with our MBA classmate  Ryan  — a firefighter, paramedic, clinical educator, and easily one of the most energetic people we know. ⚡ Born and raised in Coquitlam, Ryan shares how his journey evolved from a sports-obsessed kid and wakeboarding competitor to someone working on the front lines of emergency services. Along the way, he pivoted from...

Parents are our first teachers, mirrors, and sometimes… our biggest triggers. 🫠👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 In this cozy, honest chat, we look at how our relationship with our parents shifts from childhood to adulthood, what we consciously (and unconsciously) inherit from them, and how we can choose our own path with compassion.​​ ✨ In this episode, we explore: 🧠 How childhood shapes our beliefs, habits, and pa...