Van Lai-DuMone: From Refugee to Entrepreneur | Unlocking Creativity & Confidence

Author: Daniel Fielding
Published: Fri 09 May 2025
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In this powerful episode of The Asset Mindset podcast, host Daniel Fielding sits down with TEDx speaker, entrepreneur, and creative leadership advocate Van Lai-DuMone to explore how curiosity and creativity can reshape our mindset and unlock new paths to personal growth.

From her roots as a Vietnamese refugee to building a career that empowers individuals and organizations through creative thinking, Van shares how overcoming fear, listening to your intuition, and embracing discomfort can help you find purpose and confidence. She opens up about using art-based practices to combat anxiety, her journey through self-doubt, and how public speaking, mentorship, and visibility played a crucial role in her transformation.

This episode dives deep into the power of mindset, the connection between body awareness and emotional intelligence, and the importance of taking ownership of your narrative. Whether you're a leader, entrepreneur, or someone searching for direction, this conversation will leave you inspired to reframe obstacles as opportunities and take bold steps toward your goals.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Curiosity and Creativity

02:59 Overcoming Life's Challenges and Finding Purpose

05:49 The Role of Fear in Pursuing Dreams

08:58 Creative Problem Solving and Expanding Thinking

11:57 Visibility and Overcoming Self-Doubt

14:49 Finding Your Why and Following Curiosities

17:53 The Importance of Gut Feelings and Intuition

25:30 Understanding Anxiety and the Body's Response

28:04 The Journey to TEDx: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs