Kelly Talks Brand

Kelly Kang

Welcome to Kelly Talks Brand, a space for honest conversations about growth, healing, and building your personal brand from the inside out.

Episodes

  1. JAN 24

    Starting Over When You Have No Direction | EP 12

    Most people don’t stay stuck because they lack options. They stay stuck because they’re waiting for certainty. In this solo episode, I share how I didn’t quit my job with a clear plan, and how letting go of the need to feel ready helped me find direction. When I was burned out and emotionally numb, clarity didn’t come from thinking harder. It came from stepping back, listening to my body, and allowing myself to move before everything made sense. ⏱️ Timestamps00:00 Why waiting for certainty kept me stuck00:26 Observing burnout instead of reacting01:33 Taking a break without demanding clarity02:40 Asking for help before rock bottom03:33 Trying more and hesitating less04:35 Why clarity comes from action04:44 Finding community while starting over05:33 Closing reflections on starting 2026 without a perfect plan If this episode resonated, please consider following the channel. Business Inquiry: kellytalksbrand@gmail.com

    6 min

  2. JAN 24

    UX Designer To Chinese Teacher On Youtube w/Meiling | EP11

    In this episode of Kelly Talks Brand, I spoke with Mei Ling, a Chinese immigrant in Canada who is transitioning from UX design to teaching Chinese through real life YouTube vlogs. Mei Ling shares how years in a stable and creative career slowly turned into burnout, anxiety, and a loss of meaning, especially in an industry shaped by constant change, layoffs, and AI. We talked candidly about recognizing stress through physical signals, why therapy helped but could not fix the root problem, and how Mei Ling planned a gradual transition using savings and contract work. The conversation also explores immigrant family expectations, the pressure to seek parental approval, and the loneliness of building self belief without much external support. This episode is for anyone questioning their career path and wondering what it really takes to start over carefully and honestly. Timestamps00:00 Feeling replaceable and questioning the meaning of work01:30 Starting YouTube as a creative outlet during a stressful job04:50 Why UX design stopped feeling fulfilling07:00 Layoffs, AI, and the loss of career stability11:20 Talking to parents and seeking approval as an adult immigrant15:40 Savings, contract work, and planning a safer transition18:20 Loneliness, self doubt, and learning to believe in yourself20:00 Why therapy helps but does not solve the root cause22:10 The moment that confirmed it was time to quit24:00 Long term plans for YouTube and teaching Chinese32:00 Fear of marketing, selling, and rejection as a creator38:10 Advice for people who feel stuck and want to start over Connect with Mei LingYouTube: A Cup of ChineseEmail: MeiLing@acupofchinese.comAbout the showKelly Talks Brand documents the quiet work of starting over, when old systems (career, identity, routines) no longer fit, and you’re building something new. If this episode helped you, consider subscribing, leaving a review, or sharing it with someone who’s in the middle of a transition. Business Inquiry: Kellytalksbrand@gmail.com

    43 min

  3. 2025-12-24

    How To Stop Letting Doubt Hold You Back w/Jacky Wah | EP10

    In today’s episode, Jackie shares the turning point that changed everything for him. After nearly 10 years of job-hopping in the landscape design world, Jackie was suddenly laid off. In the same week, he received the call no one ever wants to get: his grandma was in the emergency room. He flew home immediately, but the day he landed was the day she passed away. That moment, losing his job and losing someone he deeply loved, became the wake-up call that pushed him to finally stop overthinking and build something of his own. If you have ever felt stuck in your career, scared to try something new, or tired of doubting yourself, this episode is for you. If you need some guidance and clarity in your life, you can book a Free 15 min Clarity call with me: https://calendly.com/kellytalksbrand/45 - Timestamp: 00:00 | The Call That Changed Everything 02:00 | Ten Years of Job-Hopping and Losing Direction 05:30 | Laid Off and Losing His Grandma in the Same Week 08:00 | Why He Finally Started His Own Studio 12:00 | The Hardest Part of Building Something on His Own 15:30 | Stop Overthinking and Take the First Step Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJJVfSx29BA Host: Kelly Kang (Chinese Girl Figuring Her Lift Out After 35) Producer & Editor: Kelly Kang

    38 min

  4. 2025-12-23

    Custody Battles, Breakups & Moving Countries - His Story of Starting Fresh | EP09

    In this episode, I sit down with Quinton Carlin, a Vancouver-based financial advisor who has rebuilt his life more than once. We talk about what it really means to start over when you’ve lived abroad for a decade, packed up your entire life in four days, and came back to Canada with no closure and no plan. Quinton opens up about reverse culture shock, loneliness, and the hidden cost of “freedom” when you’re not building life with someone. We also go into the immigrant feeling of being unrooted, the desire to find an anchor through relationships, and why “protect your heart” became his biggest lesson this year. This conversation moves from identity and belonging to relationships, resilience, and practical financial stability for creators with inconsistent income. It’s honest, reflective, and unexpectedly emotional. Book a Free 15 min Clarity call with me: https://calendly.com/kellytalksbrand/45 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@KellyTalksBrand Host: Kelly Kang (Chinese Girl Figuring Her Lift Out After 35) Producer & Editor: Kelly Kang

    38 min

  5. 2025-12-22

    Building Our Own Thing: Immigration, Identity, and Creating an App Together | EP08

    What happens when two creatives stop waiting for certainty and start building anyway? In this episode of Kelly Talks Brand, I sit down with Ryan Yao and Sarah, a Vancouver-based creative couple behind the indie app Cat on Chair. Ryan is a former product designer who quit his stable job to explore building apps full-time. Sarah is an illustrator and graphic designer who brings warmth, storytelling, and playfulness into everything she creates. Together, they share an honest look at what it’s really like to: leave a well-paid, “safe” career in your 30sbuild a product without knowing if it will worknavigate identity as immigrants who don’t fully feel “from” anywherecollaborate as a couple with very different strengthscreate through loneliness, uncertainty, and long stretches without external validation This conversation isn’t about overnight success.It’s about choosing the harder path and staying with it. ☕ 15-Minute Clarity Call (Free) If you’re navigating a transition in your career, identity, or creative direction and want to explore whether we’re a good fit to work together, I offer a free 15-minute Clarity Call. This is a short, focused conversation to understand your situation, clarify what you’re working through, and see if my approach and services are right for your next step. No pressure.No obligation.Just clarity on fit and direction. Book the call here: calendly.com/kellytalksbrand/45 Host: Kelly Kang (Chinese Girl Figuring Her Lift Out After 35) Producer & Editor: Kelly Kang

    33 min

  6. 2025-12-19

    I Learned Counselling So I Can Help My Daughter w/ Anxiety | EP07 with Kandy

    In this episode of Kelly Talks Brand, I talk with Kandy, a new counsellor who began her journey to support her daughter and discovered a passion for helping children and families navigate anxiety, trauma and emotional challenges. We explore what counselling training is really like, how self awareness grows through the process and what first time clients can expect. If you have ever been curious about counselling or are looking for support, this conversation offers warmth, clarity and real insight. - Timestamp: 00:00 Why Kandy became a counsellor 02:07 Using counselling skills as a parent 04:26 Why she chose Rhodes Wellness College 06:09 Starting her private practice 07:27 What counselling training is really like 17:27 How counsellors manage their own emotions 22:24 Why people resist counselling and how to start 👉 Subscribe to support the channel - Listen to The Kelly Talks Brand Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ps5Fjx... Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast... - Host: Kelly Kang (Chinese Girl Figuring Her Lift Out After 35) Producer & Editor: Kelly Kang

    28 min

  7. 2025-11-20

    I Tried Water Fasting For 7 Days and This Happened | EP06

    In this heartfelt share, I discuss my journey of self reflection and reconnecting with my inner self. It's about shifting your mindset and prioritizing wellness. Find inspiration and self help as you navigate your own path of personal growth and find your way. For 7 days, I followed a guided program with meditation, qigong, herbal paste, detox tea, and daily check-ins from a registered Chinese medicine doctor. No solid meals. Lots of stillness. Lots of emotions. And a surprising amount of clarity. This video shares how each day felt, what I learned, and how the experience changed my relationship with stress, food, and myself. Platform used to record and edit this episode:  Riverside. https://linkly.link/2KUur Use my link and this code BF2025 to 35% off Riverside yearly plans from November 24–30, 2025! Timestamps: 00:00 The voice that says “I can’t keep living like this” 00:24 When everything went sideways: career, relationship, emptiness 00:43 Discovering Bigu, a Taoist water fasting practice 01:01 Inside a guided 7 day Bigu (tools and doctor support) 02:01 My daily Bigu routine: herbal paste, tea, qigong and night rituals 02:44 Days 3 and 4: deep detox, dizziness and emotional release 04:39 Days 5 to 7: vegetable soups, no grains and feeling unstoppable 05:55 After Bigu: re-entering the noise and what really changed Host: Kelly Kang (Chinese Girl Figuring Her Lift Out After 35) Producer & Editor: Kelly Kang #lifereset #fasting #changeyourlife

    8 min

  8. 2025-11-19

    When To QUIT Your Job? Honest Talk with A New Dad and Canadian Immigrant | EP05

    What makes someone leave a stable job after just two years in Canada with a young child at home? In this episode of the Kelly Talks Brand Podcast, Thomas shares his powerful story of quitting the corporate grind to find his own vision. We talk about what it means to feel unheard and unseen at work, the pressure to provide as an immigrant father, and how therapy and life coaching helped him rebuild purpose, family communication, and self-trust. Platform used to record and edit this episode: Riverside. https://linkly.link/2KUur Use my link and this code BF2025 to get 35% off Riverside yearly plans from November 24–30, 2025! Timestamps: 0:00 - Not heard, not seen, not held: the breaking point 1:27 - From Hong Kong to Toronto: starting over as an immigrant 4:41 - Why Thomas quit his job after two years in Canada 12:59 - Rethinking the provider mindset and family balance 24:25 - How life coaching changed his communication and marriage 33:48 - Handling conflict with empathy and nonviolent communication 38:21 - Building new channels, finding clarity, and starting again Connect with Kelly: Youtube: Kelly Talks Brand https://linkly.link/2HYUj Instagram: Kelly Talks Brand https://linkly.link/2L6Wt Host: Kelly Kang Producer & Editor: Kelly Kang #careerchange #immigrantstory #mentalhealth

    46 min

  9. 2025-11-19

    Feeling Stuck After 30? You Need to Watch This | EP04

    At 35, I’ve quit more than once, but each time brought me closer to who I am. If you’re feeling stuck or behind, here’s how I rebuilt confidence and learned to move forward with ease. Platform used to record and edit this episode: Riverside. https://linkly.link/2KUur Use my link and this code BF2025 to 35% off Riverside yearly plans from November 24–30, 2025! Host: Kelly Kang (Chinese Girl Figuring Her Lift Out After 35) Producer & Editor: Kelly Kang #reset #startingover #canada #burnout #freedom #confidence

    7 min

  10. 2025-10-25

    Everything You Need To Know About Yoga Teacher Training | EP03

    If you’ve ever wondered what yoga teacher training is really like, this video is for you. I completed a 12 week 240 hour Yoga Teacher Training at the Vancouver School of Healing Arts. In this review, I share the honest truth about what I learned, how much it cost, what you actually need to prepare, and whether it’s worth it. 👉 Subscribe to support the channel and help me create more heartfelt conversations like this Yoga/Wellness Essentials: 2 Pack Cute Pattern Quick Dry Yoga/Beach Towel Amazon: https://geni.us/G1TgvUb Zenfit Yoga Mat Bag for Thick/Bulky Yoga Mat Amazon: https://geni.us/8FEbpj Zealtop Yoga Knee Pads for Sensitive Knee Amazon: https://geni.us/F5xz Cambivo Extra Thick Yoga Mat Amazon: https://geni.us/aO4Y BalanceFrom 2 Lightweight Blocks Amazon: https://geni.us/OawdiD *By making a purchase through any of our affiliate links, we receive a very small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps us to provide more quality content to you. Thank you. Host: Kelly Kang (Chinese Girl Figuring Her Lift Out After 35) Producer & Editor: Kelly Kang #yoga #canada #wellness

    7 min

  11. 2025-10-25

    What Is Wellness And How to Be Present On A Daily Basis? w/ Chantal Russell | EP 02

    Kelly and Chantal explore the multifaceted journey of wellness, emphasizing the importance of embracing one's wholeness and the daily choices that contribute to well-being. They discuss the challenges of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, the significance of rituals in personal growth, and the transformative power of connecting with nature and animals. Takeaways Acknowledge that you are whole and perfect as you are. Well-being is a daily choice, not a destination. Rituals help us integrate experiences and prepare for change. Creating space allows for personal transformation and connection. The journey of wellness is about embracing the present moment. Sound bites "Embrace what comes, work through what is." "Change your perspective, change your world." "You're not meant to hold it all together." Yoga/Wellness Essentials: 2 Pack Cute Pattern Quick Dry Yoga/Beach Towel Amazon: https://geni.us/G1TgvUb Zenfit Yoga Mat Bag for Thick/Bulky Yoga Mat Amazon: https://geni.us/8FEbpj Zealtop Yoga Knee Pads for Sensitive Knee Amazon: https://geni.us/F5xz Cambivo Extra Thick Yoga Mat Amazon: https://geni.us/aO4Y BalanceFrom 2 Lightweight Blocks Amazon: https://geni.us/OawdiD *By making a purchase through any of our affiliate links, we receive a very small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps us to provide more quality content to you. Thank you. Host: Kelly Kang (Chinese Girl Figuring Her Lift Out After 35) Producer & Editor: Kelly Kang Chapters 00:00 Embracing Wellness: A Journey Within 03:08 Balancing Roles: Motherhood, Entrepreneurship, and Healing 05:56 The Power of Presence: Daily Choices for Well-Being 09:06 Creating Space for Transformation: The Role of Rituals 11:45 Mentoring the Next Generation: Inspiring Wellness Practitioners 15:04 Harvest Glow: Celebrating Balance and Reflection 18:05 Connecting with Nature: Lessons from Horses 20:59 Living Fully: The Invitation to Slow Down

    21 min

  12. 2025-10-22

    What Happens When You Follow Your Heart Instead of the Rules? w/ Amanda Kingsmith | Ep 01

    At some point, we all ask ourselves, is this really what I’m meant to do? Amanda shares her journey from marketing professional to global yoga educator and creator of Mastering the Business of Yoga (MBOm), opening up about how she made a living teaching, why she paused her podcast after 400 episodes, and what “balance” truly means as a mom of two living in Mexico. Whether you’re a yoga teacher, creative entrepreneur, or someone standing at a crossroads in your career, this conversation will remind you that stability isn’t the same as fulfillment. 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes, where we explore wellness, identity, and creative entrepreneurship with guests from around the world. Chapters: 0:00 – The Leap That Changed Everything 04:20 – When Marketing No Longer Felt Right 08:10 – How a Podcast Became a Yoga Business 12:30 – Motherhood, Identity & Letting Go of “Having It All” 18:40 – Finding Peace Through Yoga Nidra 25:00 – The Truth About Making Money as a Yoga Teacher 32:20 – Kelly’s Turning Point: Choosing Alignment Over Security 53:00 – How to find your own path? Connect with Amanda: https://www.amandakingsmith.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/662y0H0Brkb2YFSJYNzG3m?si=8275dcbe17984202 Yoga/Wellness Essentials: Cambivo Extra Thick Yoga Mat Amazon: https://geni.us/aO4Y Zenfit Yoga Mat Bag for Thick Yoga Mat Amazon: https://geni.us/8FEbpj BalanceFrom 2 Lightweight Blocks Amazon: https://geni.us/OawdiD Zealtop Yoga Knee Pads for Sensitive Knee Amazon: https://geni.us/F5xz Amazon Basic High Density Foam Roller Extra Long: https://geni.us/WAJgB *By making a purchase through any of our affiliate links, we receive a very small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps us to provide more quality content to you. Thank you. Host: Kelly Kang (Chinese Girl Figuring Her Lift Out After 35) Producer & Editor: Kelly Kang #wellness #growth #teawithkelly #career #canada #personalgrowth #personaldevelopment #nomad #yoga

    58 min
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Welcome to Kelly Talks Brand, a space for honest conversations about growth, healing, and building your personal brand from the inside out.

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  • Creator
    Kelly Kang
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Kelly Kang
  • Show Website
    Kelly Talks Brand