Episode Details

In this episode of the "Quiet the Clock" podcast, Beth Gulotta interviews Ava Lee, the owner and creator of the skincare brand, byAVA which focuses on glowing from the inside out. Ava shares her journey from a finance career to becoming an entrepreneur in the beauty industry. She discusses her upbringing in an Asian household focused on academics, where there was only one path that was talked about and accepted. She shares experience moving to the United States for the first time in college, her investment banking career, and the pivotal moment that led her to pursue her passion for skin care. Ava also touches on the challenges of transitioning careers, the importance of stepping out of comfort zones, and her personal health journey, including her decision to freeze her eggs.

We Also Talk About:

• Ava Lee's career journey from finance to the beauty industry

• The influence of family expectations and cultural background on career choices

• Challenges and toxic environment in the finance industry

• The decision to transition from a structured career to entrepreneurship

• The fear of judgment and societal expectations

• The challenges faced as an entrepreneur and influencer

• The development of Ava Lee's skincare brand, ByAVA, and its focus on holistic health and inner glow

• Ava Lee's personal experiences with egg freezing and the assumptions made by others

• The importance of sharing personal experiences to help others navigate similar challenges

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