#23: From Poverty and Humble Beginnings, to Self-made Filmmaker & TikTok Viral Sensation

08/24/21 • 38 min

Get ready to be INSPIRED to follow your dreams, no matter what you grew up with! In today's episode, I sat down with Drex Lee, the self-made serial entrepreneur and filmmaker with over 2.7 million TikTok followers. Drex talks about his journey growing up in a dangerous neighborhood, his Asian-American story growing up with immigrant parents, feeling like an academic failure, and how he was able to follow his dreams despite starting with almost nothing. We talk about his first big break as a filmmaker using just his PHONE, his business ventures, entrepreneur dating advice, our favorite anime show and more!
Are you a High Achiever or entrepreneur who wants to attract and keep the fulfilling relationship of your dreams, but past emotional baggage is getting in the way? 💔 My small-group coaching is launching in November! ⁠You'll get to work with me in a healing, safe space to transform your love life with the power of Inner Child healing- 📧⁠- DM with the words "HIGH ACHIEVER" @bygloriazhang or email me at [email protected]!
Episode Highlights:

Drex's story in setting a booming trend on TikTok, filming innovative and creative cinematography using only his Samsung phone
How he went from broke to working for big brands and businesses
Drex's childhood journey living in a dangerous neighborhood, rarely bonding with his parents due to their busyness, failing in classes and not knowing what it feels like to spend time with his family
Drex's advice on dating for entrepreneurs: Find someone who will support and bring out the best in you and what you do
His advice to entrepreneurs who don't know where to start with their businesses
Drex's favorite Naruto character, his favorite shows, and more!

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WAS THIS HELPFUL?
I’d be so grateful if you could take a moment to follow, leave a 5-star rating, and download a few more episodes. As a gift of gratitude, we'll send you my Inner Child Starter Kit if you leave a 5-star review and share what you love about the show. 🎁 To claim your gift, submit your review screenshot to this link: bygloriazhang.com/reviews

Drex's story in setting a booming trend on TikTok, filming innovative and creative cinematography using only his Samsung phone
How he went from broke to working for big brands and businesses
Drex's childhood journey living in a dangerous neighborhood, rarely bonding with his parents due to their busyness, failing in classes and not knowing what it feels like to spend time with his family
Drex's advice on dating for entrepreneurs: Find someone who will support and bring out the best in you and what you do
His advice to entrepreneurs who don't know where to start with their businesses
Drex's favorite Naruto character, his favorite shows, and more!

Book A Free Love Strategy Consult: Learn to see if the Soulmate program is right for you by booking a free call with my team here.
Follow for daily inspo on @bygloriazhang!

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#22: When Things Spiral Out of Control

When things fall apart, it's normal to spiral and feel out of control. If you're like me, you might start to think that the universe is out to get you and blame yourself for not doing enough. In this episode, I share how to shift out of the energy of our wounded inner child, and align and surrender with your empowered inner child by doing LESS, and not more!
Are you a High Achiever or entrepreneur who wants to attract and keep the fulfilling relationship of your dreams, but past emotional baggage is getting in the way? 💔 My small-group coaching is launching in November! ⁠You'll get to work with me in a healing, safe space to transform your love life with the power of Inner Child healing- 📧⁠- DM with the words "HIGH ACHIEVER" @bygloriazhang or email me at [email protected]!
Episode Highlights:

My moving disaster and how I moved through old wounds being triggered
Why wounded inner children become wounded adults who operate from a place of over-giving and overdoing to overcompensate for the lack of control
Learning how to SURRENDER, and let go of control and allowing things to naturally happen
Principle of "Less is More": You don't really need "more" tools, strategies or resources
Why our brains remember "bad" things more than good things
The incredible transformation and real feedback from one of my Inner Child Academy students in healing her childhood, and recovering memories!!

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#24: 3 Reasons Why You Lose Yourself in Relationships

Some people say that you can't have everything in this world - Like money, independence AND love? But in this episode, we're debunking that myth. If you're a successful high achiever who feels in control and confident when you're single but totally lose yourself and become anxious when you're in a relationship, listen up to today's episode. I talk about why this isn't your fault, discuss three reasons why Attachment is the culprit- Listen until the end to learn how to be that same person who's capable of giving AND receiving love.
*Why Do Some Women Easily Attract Extraordinary Relationships... And Others Struggle?*
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Episode Highlights:

One of the reasons why this is happening: You don't know how "NOT" to be the giver
The big possibility of attracting people who want to be taken care of because of this "caretaker" mindset
Being overly attached to being independent might actually be a "mask" in neglecting your insecurities and vulnerabilities, which is somehow "exposed" when you're in a relationship
Being in a relationship might be activating unresolved core wounds of abandonment, trust, neglect or guilt
Practicing self-compassion as a way to change these kinds of trauma responses
Call to Action: Take back your power and be kind to yourself, get back to doing things that make you safe on the inside, and check out my programs for more helpful tips!

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