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Ava Lee discusses her journey from investment banking to founding a skincare brand, exploring themes of cultural pressure and personal authenticity.

What happens when you follow the "perfect" career path… and realize it isn't actually yours? In this episode of Quiet the Clock, Beth Gulotta sits down with Ava Lee, founder of the skincare brand byAVA, to talk about the bold pivot that changed her life. Raised in an Asian household where academic success and traditional career paths were the expectation, Ava spent years pursuing the definition of success she believed she was supposed to want. After moving to the United States for college, she went on to build a prestigious career in investment banking. On paper, everything looked perfect. But internally, something didn't feel aligned. Ava shares the pivotal moment that pushed her to leave finance behind and pursue her passion for skincare and holistic wellness. She opens up about navigating cultural expectations, stepping outside of her comfort zone, and building a business rooted in the philosophy of glowing from the inside out. Beth and Ava also discuss the personal side of ambition, including Ava's decision to freeze her eggs and how she navigated societal timelines while building a life on her own terms. This conversation explores career reinvention, identity, cultural…

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