Low to Grow
Low to Grow
Podcast Description
Hi! I’m Annie, a Forbes Under30 tech founder. My entrepreneurship journey ran parallel to my mental health awakening, and I got through tough times by talking to people around me at all stages of life.
In each episode, learn with me from inspiring individuals who have faced incredible lows to emerge stronger. Whether you’re stuck at a turning point in your life or just need a kick of inspiration to keep going, this is your space for honest and uplifting conversations.
If you know someone who's struggling, share this with them—you might just prompt their first step towards better mental health!
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of mental health, personal growth, and social impact. Episodes explore topics like the importance of open communication in startups, the role of AI in mental health, and entrepreneurial journeys through adversity. For instance, a recent episode featured Milica Krstic discussing trauma and the creation of Safe Space, while Navjot Sawhney shared insights on transforming his career from Dyson to humanitarian work.
For the ambitious, third culture young professional. Where extraordinary people with migration in their life path, open up about how they navigated identity, non-linear careers and relationships.
Hosted by Annie Wenmiao Yu (Oxford/ForbesU30/HurunU30)
“I believe that asking the right questions is a productive way to navigate uncertainty and hope that the insights here will be useful to the thoughtful listeners of Low to Grow!”
Bayo Adelaja MBE, founder and CEO of Do It Now, Now, joins Annie Wenmiao Yu to trace her journey from LSE researcher to redundancy, life on benefits, and rebuilding as a freelancer before founding a London-based organization that has granted over £3.5 million to Black-led organizations across the UK. She discusses structural racism in funding, the difference between intrapreneurs and entrepreneurs, autonomy and mental health at work, receiving an MBE, and how she learned to rest and set boundaries as a leader.
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