What happens when your career doesn’t go according to plan? In Part 2 of our conversation, Jui shares her remarkable journey from international student to mental health counselor, offering an honest look at career uncertainty, visa challenges, professional reinvention, and the importance of staying focused on what you can control. After earning her master’s degree in psychology and mental health counseling, Jui discovered a passion for helping others through addiction and substance use counseling. Along the way, she navigated the realities of international student life, COVID era career disruptions, workplace uncertainty, and one of the most important questions every young professional faces: How do you move forward when the future feels uncertain? Hosts Jerry and Bill dive deep into the challenges facing international students, the evolving job market, personal branding, networking, mentorship, feedback, AI in healthcare, and why adaptability may be the most valuable career skill of all.

In This Episode:

✅ The realities of building a career as an international student

✅ Visa uncertainty and navigating today’s employment landscape

✅ Why relationships and networking matter more than ever

✅ How internships can lead to full-time opportunities

✅ The role of mentorship in career growth

✅ Mental health, counseling, and finding meaningful work

✅ Why career paths are rarely linear

✅ Personal branding and authenticity in the workplace

✅ The value of feedback for professional development

✅ How AI is changing healthcare and counseling

✅ Lessons from athletics, resilience, and adaptability

✅ Practical advice for students and early career professionals

One of the most powerful takeaways from this episode: “Things may not work out exactly as planned. But often what happens instead is what leads you to where you’re meant to be.”