School of Self-Worth

65: The Life Brief: No Regrets Living with Bonnie Wan

• Nicole Tsong • Episode 65

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Have you ever wondered if your current pathway is going to lead you to a place where you might have regrets?

I know that I have. Which is why I loved talking to Bonnie Wan, advertising and life strategist, about the moment when her marriage was in crisis and she had to really face what was happening there.

Using skills she learned in advertising, Bonnie started teaching the Life Brief, a way of asking questions that peel back the layers to give you clarity for what you’re really desiring in your life.

I loved reading her book, “The Life Brief: A Playbook for No Regrets Living” and loved the conversation where Bonnie talked even more about peeling back the cultural layers of identity to understand what was next for her, her marriage, and her family. 

There is so much richness in our conversation and I can’t wait for you to listen to it!

The TOP Learnings in this episode: 

  • Disentangling identities (07:00) 
  • The process of moving from corporate culture to solopreneurship (10:16)
  • You can be transparent and vulnerable even in corporate settings (19:32)
  • Pursuing personal fulfillment amidst societal metrics of success (32:42)

Bonnie Wan is an Author, Speaker and Brand Strategist turned Life Strategist. As a 30-year career strategist, Bonnie has led strategy for Fortune 500 companies including Adobe, Blackstone, BMW, Comcast/Xfinity, Frito-Lay, and Kraft-Heinz. She has been named one of 100 Women to Know in America, an advertising ICON, and Chief Strategy Officer of the Year.

Bonnie created The Life Brief during a moment of personal crisis. Faced with unbearable questions about her marriage, her instincts as a strategist kicked in and she wrote a brief for her life. Cutting through confusion and mental noise, she got brutally clear about what matters most...in her relationships; in her work; and for herself. The resulting Life Brief not only saved her marriage but kicked off on a series of family adventures filled with unexpected twists and unimaginable gifts. Her national bestselling book, The Life Brief: A Playbook for No-Regrets Living launched in January 2024 by Simon & Schuster.

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