Dr. Connie Wun is the Co-founder AAPI Women Lead and the Founder of Transformative Research. She trains organizations and
people to do the work that students spend time and money learning and executing in academia. Through Transformative Research trainings, people learn research, data analysis, complex theory, and writing. She also develops and consults on research designs, projects, qualitative data collection tools and analyses. Also, AAPI Women Lead was created based upon personal and political needs for there to be more accurate and diverse representation of AAPI self-identified women and girls in the United States.
Dr. Connie shares how she was able to realize that she was gifted which fueled her to live the life that she has today. Check our her episode to listen to her story.
Bio
Dr. Connie Wun is the Co-founder AAPI women lead and the Founder of Transformative Research.
Cultural Background
Dr. Connie is of Vietnamese and Chinese descent.
Favorite Self Confidence Quote
Knock me down 9 times, but I get up 10.
Definition of Self Confidence
Self confidence is about learning through your upbringing and experiences. It’s to own every single part of who you are and your power.
Her Life Before the Discovery of Self Confidence
Dr. Connie had a tumultuous upbringing. She had a few role models to look upto when she migrated to the United States. Dr. Connie went through confusion and trial and error. She was trying to figure out her life on her own. She also experienced violence in her family.
The “AHA” Moment
Dr. Connie sat down and decided to take an inventory of what she has been through and her gifts. She realized she was so gifted and it fueled to create the life she wanted.
Her Life After the Discovery of Self Confidence
Dr. Connie lives a more grateful life and she knows she can overcome her struggles. She has great support and resources. Dr. Connie is also more courageous.
The One Self Confidence Tip For the Listener
You’re going to be okay. Take inventory of all your experiences
