Before she pursued writing, Michelle Yang was climbing the corporate ladder at Fortune 500 companies. She also received her MBA and studied abroad in China. But what she is truly passionate about is being a mental health advocate. She was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at 20 years old and had trouble finding role models, especially POC and those who’ve immigrated to America. With the right treatment and hard work, she has proven to be her own role model. Nowadays, she uses her writing to share her stories so that they will reassure others who are facing similar challenges. 

Website: http://www.livingwellhappily.com/published-works/

Instagram: @michelleyangwriter 

Transcription: https://medium.com/@chattingwithasians/12-chatting-with-michelle-yang-writer-and-mental-health-advocate-af1607d24f42

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