The Money Stories We Inherit – And How to Rewrite Them

The Money Stories We Inherit – And How to Rewrite Them

Episode Overview: What if the financial lessons that helped our familiessurvive are only part of the story? Growing up, many of us learned to work hard, save ourmoney, and live within our means. These are values rooted in love, sacrifice, and responsibility - but they may not be the only lessons we need to build the lives we want today. In this episode, I sit down with Chin Ru Foo - executivecoach, entrepreneur, founder of Crew + Riot, and former global marketing executive whose career has spanned Asia, Europe, and the UK. Through her own journey, Chin Ru has thoughtfully challenged the financial beliefs she inherited, learning to balance responsibility with calculated risk, and scarcitywith possibility. What struck me most wasn't that Chin Ru has all theanswers. It's that she's willing to question long-held assumptions, continue learning, and take ownership of her own financial story. Throughout our conversation, she returns to one powerful idea: we are the authors of our own lives. Together, we explore what it means to honor our parents'sacrifices without feeling bound by their fears, why understanding money is about far more than investing, and how financial confidence can create something many of us are really seeking: freedom. Whether you're just beginning to understand your financesor you've been making financial decisions for years, this conversation is an invitation to become a more intentional participant in your own financial future. About Chin Ru Foo Chin Ru Foo is the founder of Crew + Riot, an executive coach, entrepreneur, and former global marketing executive. Drawing on decades of leadership experience across multinational organizations, she helps leaders navigate change, build inclusive cultures, and lead with greater courage and intention. Her writing on money, risk, and financial mindset - including her article for Female Invest - has resonated with women around the world who are learning to build a more intentional relationship with money. Resources mentioned in the episode: The Soul of Money, by Lynne Twist The Psychology of Money, by Morgan Housel Connect with Courage Class on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube: @courageclasspod @drlindsaykwockhu Website: www.drlindsaykwockhu.com/podcast [http://www.drlindsaykwockhu.com/podcast] Sign up for Courage Class Notes, a weekly newsletter: https://dr-lindsay-kwock-hu.kit.com/980fac101a⁠⁠ [https://dr-lindsay-kwock-hu.kit.com/980fac101a] Music Credit: DayNigthMorning from Pixabayinvitation-no-copyright-music-388387 Disclaimer:  Courage Class with Dr. Lindsay Kwock Hu and content posted by Dr. Lindsay Kwock Hu is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user's own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional diagnosis or treatment. Users should not regard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professional for any such conditions.

From Assumption to Agreement: How We Build Something Different (Part II)

Episode 31: From Assumption to Agreement: How We Build Something Different (Part II) Last week, Lindsay shared what she learned from more than 40 Asian American women during a burnout workshop. The women weren't simply asking how to recover from burnout - they were questioning the assumptions that had quietly shaped their lives for years. In Part II, Lindsay explores what comes next. How do we build something different without abandoning the people we love? Drawing on a powerful conversation with Corie Chu about micro-boundaries, Lindsay argues that the goal isn't to care less - it's to create relationships where responsibilities are discussed instead of assumed. Through stories from her own marriage and reflections from the burnout workshop, she explores howhealthy families, partnerships, and workplaces evolve through conversation rather than inherited expectations. This episode is an invitation to rethink how responsibility getsdistributed, why so many women become the default responsible one, and what it looks like to reclaim authorship over your own time, energy, and life. Connect with Courage Class or Dr. Lindsay Kwock Hu @courageclasspod @drlindsaykwockhu Website: www.drlindsaykwockhu.com/podcast [http://www.drlindsaykwockhu.com/podcast] Sign up for Courage Class Notes, a weekly newsletter: https://dr-lindsay-kwock-hu.kit.com/980fac101a⁠⁠ [https://dr-lindsay-kwock-hu.kit.com/980fac101a⁠⁠] Music Credit: DayNigthMorning from Pixabay invitation-no-copyright-music-388387 Disclaimer: Courage Class with Dr. Lindsay Kwock Hu and content posted by Dr. Lindsay Kwock Hu is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user's own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional diagnosis or treatment. Users should not regard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professional for any such conditions.

What 40 Asian American Women Taught Me About Burnout and Why It Left Me More Hopeful Than Ever (Part I)

Episode Overview: A few weeks ago, Lindsay facilitated a burnout workshopfor more than 40 Asian American women through the Asian American Mental Health Project. She arrived prepared to discuss stress, recovery, boundaries, and the lessons she learned from her own experience with burnout. Instead, she left thinking about something entirely different. What surprised her wasn't that the women were tired. Itwas that they were ready for change. They were questioning responsibilities they had carried for years - sometimes decades - and asking whether the roles, expectations, and obligations they had inherited were still working for them. In this solo episode, Lindsay reflects on the threebiggest insights she took away from that workshop. Together, these women explored what it means to be the default responsible one, how many women disappear from their own decision-making, and why openly talking about these experiences can be such a powerful catalyst for change. Beneath the burnout, Lindsay found something unexpected: anger, grief, hope, and a growing willingness among women to imagine a different way forward. Connect with Courage Class on TikTok,Instagram, YouTube: @courageclasspod @drlindsaykwockhu Website: www.drlindsaykwockhu.com/podcast [http://www.drlindsaykwockhu.com/podcast] Sign up for Courage Class Notes, a weekly newsletter: https://dr-lindsay-kwock-hu.kit.com/980fac101a⁠⁠ [https://dr-lindsay-kwock-hu.kit.com/980fac101a⁠⁠] Music Credit: DayNigthMorning from Pixabay invitation-no-copyright-music-388387 Disclaimer:  Courage Class with Dr. Lindsay Kwock Hu and content posted by Dr. Lindsay Kwock Hu is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from thispodcast or website is at the user's own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional diagnosis or treatment. Users should not regard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health conditionthey may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professional for any such conditions.

How Do We Raise Kids For A Future We Can't Predict?

Episode Overview: The future our children will inherit looks dramatically different from the one we were prepared for. For many Asian American families, the roadmap was clear: work hard, get good grades, go to college, find a stable career, and build a secure life. But in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, rapid technological change, and evolving career pathways, that traditional formula no longer feelscertain. In this episode of Courage Class, Lindsay sits down with Dr. Christopher Hoang, Interim Director of Technology Services at the Los Angeles County Office of Education, where he helps support more than 80 school districts and nearly 2million students across Los Angeles County. Together, they explore one of the most pressing questions facing parents today: How do we raise children for a future we can't predict? Drawing from his unique perspective as an educator, technology leader, and father, Dr. Hoang shares practical insights on parenting in the age of AI, helping children develop critical thinking and creativity, navigating uncertainty, and whycommunication may be the most important skill families can cultivate moving forward. This conversation goes far beyond technology. It challenges deeply held assumptions about success, achievement, authority, perfectionism, and the ways many Asian American families were raised. Dr. Hoang encourages parents to move away from control and certainty and toward curiosity, flexibility, and meaningful conversation. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why the traditional "go to college, get a good job" pathway may no longer be enough • Why adaptability, curiosity, creativity, and communication may matter more than traditional definitions of success. • How to navigate AI as a parent and educator from fostering critical thinking and responsible technology use to understanding the questions every parent should be asking their child's school. • Why AANHPIs may need a new parenting playbook - one that moves beyond perfectionism, unquestioned authority, and achievement-driven expectations toward conversation, connection, and resilience. About Dr. Christopher Hoang Dr. Christopher Hoang serves as the Interim Director of Technology Services at the Los Angeles County Office of Education, supporting technology initiatives across more than 80 school districts serving nearly 2 million students. A former classroom teacher and educational leader, Dr. Hoang works at the intersection of education, innovation, and technology implementation. His work focuses on helping schools thoughtfully navigate emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, while keeping students' needs at the center of decision-making. As both an educator and parent, he brings a practical and compassionate perspective to conversations about learning, technology, and preparing children for an increasingly complex future. Connect with Dr. Hoang: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-hoang/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-hoang/] Connect with Courage Class on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube: @courageclasspod @drlindsaykwockhu Website: www.drlindsaykwockhu.com/podcast [http://www.drlindsaykwockhu.com/podcast] ⁠⁠Sign up for Courage Class Notes, a weekly newsletter: https://dr-lindsay-kwock-hu.kit.com/980fac101a⁠⁠ [https://dr-lindsay-kwock-hu.kit.com/980fac101a⁠⁠] Music Credit: DayNigthMorning fromPixabay invitation-no-copyright-music-388387 Disclaimer:  Courage Class with Dr. Lindsay Kwock Hu and content posted by Dr. Lindsay Kwock Hu is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user's own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional diagnosis or treatment. Users should not regard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health conditionthey may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professional for any such conditions.

You Are More Than You Achieve: Dr. Jaki Yi on Perfectionism, Mental Health & the Model Minority Myth

Episode Overview: In this episode of Courage Class, Lindsay sits down with Dr. Jaki Yi, psychologist, researcher, educator, and Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Washington Bothell, for a wide-ranging conversation about Asian American mental health. This conversation covers a little bit of everything - in the best possible way. Together, they explore the Model Minority Myth and its impact on identity, self-worth, and family expectations. They discuss perfectionism, burnout, anxiety, hustle culture, scarcity mindset, emotional attunment, and why so many high-achieving students silently struggle beneath the surface. The conversation also touches on parenting, mental health stigma, therapy, emotional intelligence, and the skills young people will needto thrive in an AI-driven future. Whether listeners are parents, educators, students, leaders, or individuals working through their own relationship with achievement, this episode offers practical insights and compassionate reframes that can help them better understand themselves and those around them. About Dr. Yi: Dr. Jaki Yi is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Washington Bothell. She earned her Ph.D. in Clinical-Community Psychology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and her bachelor's degree in Psychology from New York University. Her research focuses on how Asian Americans navigate systems of oppression, particularly experiences with race, racism, mental health, perfectionism, and social justice. Dr. Yi teaches courses in Asian American Psychology, multicultural counseling, and clinical psychology, and has extensive experience providing culturally responsive counseling and mental health support to racially minoritized communities. Her work helps illuminate the often unseen psychological experiences of Asian Americans and offers practical pathways toward healing, self-compassion, and collective well-being. Connect with Dr. Yi: Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jakiyiphd [https://www.tiktok.com/@jakiyiphd] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-yi/ Connect with Courage Class on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube: @courageclasspod @drlindsaykwockhu Website: www.drlindsaykwockhu.com/podcast [http://www.drlindsaykwockhu.com/podcast] ⁠⁠ Sign up for Courage Class Notes, a weekly newsletter: https://dr-lindsay-kwock-hu.kit.com/980fac101a⁠⁠ [https://dr-lindsay-kwock-hu.kit.com/980fac101a⁠⁠] Music Credit: DayNigthMorning fromPixabay invitation-no-copyright-music-388387