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Back to EpisodesFrom China to CEO: How Sunny Sun Built a Business and a Life She Loves in America | #198
Description
In this inspiring episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell sits down with Sunny Sun, a first-generation immigrant from China turned entrepreneur and nonprofit founder. Sunny shares her remarkable journey from moving to the United States for college to leaving a fast-paced corporate finance career as an accountant in Manhattan to start her own STEM-based education business with Snapology in New Jersey.
Sunny opens up about cultural transitions, embracing motherhood, building a business from the ground up, and the mindset shift from employee to entrepreneur. She also dives into how she found purpose in her second act as a ski instructor and founder of the nonprofit Winter Passion, dedicated to making winter sports more accessible.
Whether you're exploring a career pivot, considering starting a business, or just need a boost of motivation, Sunny’s story is a must-listen.
Key Takeaways:
- How to transition careers as a first-generation immigrant
- Balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship
- Why franchising can be a great first step in business ownership
- Overcoming fear and cultural barriers to become a confident entrepreneur
- Tips for women starting a business after corporate life
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