288: A Day in the Life of Selana Kong: The Art of Balancing Passions and Cultural Identity
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Selana Kong discusses her journey of balancing multiple passions and cultural identities while emphasizing progress over perfection.
In this episode of A Day in the Life Of , host Maxine Bell sits down with Selana Kong — coach, mediator, and music educator — whose life has woven together the cultures of Hong Kong, Canada, and the UK into something truly unique. Selana shares her refreshing perspective on embracing multiple passions without losing yourself in the process, reminding us that progress, not perfection, is the real measure of a life well lived. Her guiding philosophy — " one step at a time, one foot in front of the other " — is a quiet but powerful antidote to the pressure we all feel to have everything figured out. From her work in elder mediation to her deep commitment to bridging generational divides in Chinese culture, Selana brings both personal and professional wisdom to the conversation. She reflects on Hong Kong's evolving identity through the lens of someone who has lived its changes firsthand and speaks movingly about how nature — particularly the landscapes along the border of Hong Kong and China — has been a constant source of grounding and solace throughout her journey. Her transition from music educator to coach and mediator is a story in itself: learning to step back, let go of the…
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