I am so excited to introduce today’s guest! Da Eun is a dear friend of mine. We met in a previous chapter while studying Advertising at OCAD University, where we became instant friends.

Even though we both eventually deviated from advertising, we learned so much from that season. In this episode, we reflect on the power of knowing what you don’t want, and how that clarity opens doors to your true alignment.

Meet Da Eun: Art Therapist & Creative Guide

Da Eun is a Korean-Canadian art therapist practicing on the unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples (Vancouver, BC).

She specializes in working with women of color living in Canada to help them navigate identity, culture, and self-expression through art-making. Ultimately, she strives to bridge interpersonal, cultural, and social gaps through creative expression.

When she isn’t supporting clients, Da Eun can be found exploring Vancouver with her husband and rescue dog. She loves a good noodle soup and enjoys drinking London Fogs during the winter weather.

Listen to the Conversation

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Key Topics We Explore in This Episode

During our conversation, Da Eun and I dive deep into mental health, career pivots, and finding your way back to yourself:

• Embracing Identity: Da Eun’s personal journey of fully reclaiming her name and cultural identity.
• Belonging & Movement: How moving around frequently during childhood impacted her sense of self.
• Career Misalignment: Recognizing when a chosen career path no longer fits—and finding the courage to pivot.
• Social Media & Comparison: Navigating social media comparison traps and how online spaces echo our internal insecurities.
• Healing Through Art Therapy: How Da Eun discovered art therapy, found her purpose, and learned to come home to herself.

Show Notes & Mentions

Da Eun’s Recommended Read:

• 📚 The Interpreter by Suki Kim

Connect & Subscribe

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