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A FREE seminar designed to help people create a purposeful and fulfilling life at any age, will be held at The Centre in Chisholm Street on Thursday, November 28.

 

The event will be hosted by Chi Chi Wang who, having overcome her own personal struggles, is now focused on helping others build their self confidence and accept who they are.

 

Chi Chi's own journey began when she left Taiwan at 19 with only a small amount of money in her pocket and travelled alone to Australia to start a new life.

 

She said it was challenging to begin with - struggling with cultural barriers including language - but she made ends meet by working as a waitress, a cleaner and even a house painter.

 

Despite studying architecture, Chi Chi instead chose to follow a passion, settling in the local region, dedicating herself to learning the art of traditional bookbinding and eventually starting her own business which has since gone from strength to strength.

 

But it was coming to terms with her own difficult childhood - and talking to a friend who had lost three people in his social circle to suicide in a short time - that made her determined to help others.

 

"When I was young in Taiwan, I was bullied and grew up in a dysfunctional household - I understand the pain of struggling with self-doubt and identity issues," she said.

 

"It was a long journey to pick myself up and rebuild my self-confidence.

 

"I want to help others with low self-esteem be confident in who they are and not feel inadequate."

 

Chi Chi said there are others like her who were judged and criticized 20 years ago, who still remember and live with it, and it is preventing them from doing things and moving forward with their lives.

 

She said she wants to use what she has learnt to help people overcome their challenges and find their purpose again.

 

Those who attend the workshop will learn to overcome their fears, set achievable goals and "become unstoppable."

 

The Become Unstoppable Seminar will be held in Room 2 at The Centre, 17 Chisholm Street, Wangaratta on Thursday, November 28 from 6pm until 7.30pm.

 

The session is free, with worksheets provided on the night, along with a ticket which can be redeemed to receive a one-on-one session with Chi Chi valued at $150.

Seating is limited, and bookings can be made at www.ccwithin.com or by calling 0421 492 026.

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