The Journey of an Immigrant's Dream
by Yi XueThe Journey of an Immigrant's Dream
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A lifelong negotiation between assimilation and heritage, and a reckoning between following a script and finding my true self.
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About Yi Xue
Writer, pianist, technologist, advisor, and coach who enjoys sharing stories about her Chinese heritage, navigating Corporate America, and her journey to find identity and purpose as a first-generation immigrant.
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