If you’ve ever dreamt of pursuing a passion and worry it’s too late to start, or perhaps you’re living a life that fulfills another’s expectations for you and not your own… This conversation is as inspiring as they come.
William Li, has a remarkable story of the American Dream. William has had a career path that very few have. He is a trailblazer and has had many “firsts” including becoming the first Publisher at Condé Nast that is a person of color as well as the first Publisher that is openly gay. William is now the Founder of Armature Projects, an art consultancy business, and is a Contributing Editor for Elle Décor and Town and Country magazines.
In this episode, we discuss William’s growing up in Chinatown in New York City, of learning clever resourcefulness from his incredible mother, of finding connection and community in nightclubs in the 80s, overcoming internal doubt, discovering the power of art, and savoring the diversity in life.
William shares many gifts of wisdom. Concepts such as mastering the art of the pivot, of living life honestly, and how to treasure simple pleasures. The insights you will hear in this discussion will truly revolutionize your perspective on how to create a vibrant and fulfilling life. William is sure to charm you with his signature wit. What a joy!
Episode Resources:

• Armature Projects
• William Li's Instagram
• God's Love We Deliver
• Asian American Pacific Islander Design Alliance AAPIDA
• Rabbi Dr. Abraham Twerski on how lobsters grow
• Oprah Daily article
• Anaïs Nin quote:
  "And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful that the risk it took to blossom."
• "The Unspeakable World"- speech by Alan Watts, music by Adi Goldstein
  • Medium link that has the song and the lyrics written out...

Credits:

• Brittany's website
• Stefanie Brueckler - Graphic Design
• Juan Paolini Díaz - Video Production