The Present

I launched this site in the midst of my “professional halftime,” in Fall 2019. After 20+ years in the corporate world, I took the summer off to invest in my family (last year, we moved back to the States after eight years in China) and to write a book.

As I move out of my professional halftime, I’m excited to embark on my next journey. As of 9/9/2020, the book is available for pre-order and my new job starts at McCann China. 

Click below to join my on my journey or for more information on the book or what I will be doing at McCann.

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Lead With Your Brand Podcast

Lead With Your Brand Podcast

The Lead With Your Brand Podcast showcases exceptional career success stories through personal brand journeys from entertainment, tech, media, and more. In each episode, Jayzen Patria explores how successful leaders rise above by having a super-premium brand that...

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There’s no such thing as authenticity?!

There’s no such thing as authenticity?!

Wait... what? It's literally the subtitle to my book 🤯. I was speaking with my very awesome friend, Jon Levy and he shared this idea that there's no such thing as authenticity. Rather, authenticity is simply reflecting back what others expect to see from us. So, it's...

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Orbiting the Giant Hairball

Orbiting the Giant Hairball

On a recent podcast, David asked me about the key contributor to my career success. Over the years, the answer has evolved and I surprised myself with the response, "orbiting the giant hairball." Man, I've said this before - podcasts are the best therapy - you get...

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Thanksgiving 2024

Thanksgiving 2024

What a beautiful holiday! Minki flew in from Shanghai, my brother and his fam came in from the Bay area, my sweet cousin and her fam from Seattle, and other friends from all over the West coast. New and old friends met one another, Tim and Hannah's friends mingled...

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Asians in Advertising Podcast

Asians in Advertising Podcast

The Asians in Advertising Podcast highlights the personal journeys and behind-the-scenes experiences of AAPI trailblazers who are reshaping the advertising world and beyond. Hosted by Suzie Bao and Lori Corbett, It celebrates cultural experiences, explores workplace...

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P&G Alumni Podcast – Chinese Leaders: Jessica Gleeson

P&G Alumni Podcast – Chinese Leaders: Jessica Gleeson

I hosted a series on Chinese Leaders with the P&G Alumni Learnings from Leaders Podcast. The fifth episode is with Jessica Gleeson, the CEO of BrighterBeauty and founder of Experiential Retail. Jessica is an experienced international executive with a passion for...

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