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About Me — Amy Tan
Corporate Executive and Author
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Hi, my name is Amy Tan. Thirty years ago, I wrote in my journal, pondering where I would see myself in my fifties:
“I see myself gazing at the sea horizon, taking in the serenity and tranquility of the ocean. The sound of the waves is so calming, yet mysterious. The rhythmic flow of words dances along with the tides as I pour my heart and soul out to the Universe.”
“Is there more meaning to life?”
“How can I live a life of meaning and fulfillment?”
“Will I be able to make a positive imprint on the world?”
“Will I ever be able to touch someone with my words?”
Those thoughts echo back to me now, as if I had been speaking directly to the ocean — my sanctuary, my mirror, my inspiration.
Corporate and entrepreneurial life took me through working and living in Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia, in multiple roles spanning consulting, private equity, market expansion, and eventually a C-Suite position, where I was tasked with growth hacking, corporate governance, and fundraising.
Yet, after three decades of navigating these maze, I found myself revisiting the…
