Connie Lim's guest appearances

Connie Lim

Good Life Project

Fashion Confab

Women of Substance Music Podcast

My Best Break-Up

Medicine via myPod

Women of Substance Music Podcast Volume 1

Grace Bonney

Ashley C. Ford

Emma McIlroy

Diego Perez

Jesse Browner

Colin Beavan

Gail Devers

Sabaa Tahir

Danica Roem

Ibram X. Kendi

Laura Peña

Elaine Aron

Kathryn Sullivan

Steve Leder

Emily Heyward

OwlTail

Have you ever asked yourself: “Who am I? What do I stand for?” Many of us do ask these questions and when we do, it can be a catalyst that sets us on an alternative path - even though we know it might disappoint those around us. Yet, all too often, even when our inner knowing is forcing us to pay attention, life can pull us in the direction of expectations versus desire. We hesitate to follow our curiosity for fear we might let down our family and loved ones. As a result, we stay on course towards what “we’re supposed to do”. But it doesn’t always have to be this way. Sometimes choosing the new path is just what we need to honor our voice, culture and family. This is why I’m excited to share this conversation with Connie Lim, whose artist name is MILCK for this Best Of Conversation. MILCK rose to widespread attention after a video of an a capella performance of her song "Quiet" on the street at the 2017 Women's March exploded into the public’s consciousness going viral and becoming embraced as an anthem for the movement. That moment and the impact and reach of the song led to a major record deal and collaborations as a songwriter that launched the career she’s been working to build for years. But that career almost never happened. MILCK grew up in an enclave of LA, the child of immigrants from China, and was drawn to music from her earliest days. She wrote her first song at 7 years old and studied classical piano and opera. Yet the pressure of intense perfectionism and the expectation she’d eventually leave music behind to follow the family tradition into medicine led her into years of profound emotional struggle. Eventually, she hit a point in college where she decided it was time to choose herself over the expectations of others, as well as the burden of perfectionism that had caused so many years of suffering and harm. MILCK left college and went all-in on music, performing as an independent artist for years, slowly building her name, before that fateful day in 2017 that changed everything. She’s now deep into writing, producing and performing her own work, while also writing with and for other artists and focusing on not just sharing her own creative voice, but also gathering community and shining the light on truth and inequity along the way.You can find MILCK at: Website | InstagramIf you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversations we had with Justin Tranter about their journey through challenging times as a kid growing up and then stepping into the world of music - first as a musician, and then as a powerhouse songwriter and collaborator.Check out our offerings &amp; partners: My New Book Sparked | My New Podcast SPARKEDVisit Our Sponsor Page For a Complete List of Vanity URLs &amp; Discount Codes.Little Stories Everywhere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever asked yourself: “Who am I? What do I stand for?” Many of us do ask these questions and when we do, it can be a catalyst that sets us on an alternative path - even though we know it might disappoint those around us. Yet, all too often, even when our inner knowing is forcing us to pay attention, life can pull us in the direction of expectations versus desire. We hesitate to follow our curiosity for fear we might let down our family and loved ones. As a result, we stay on course towards what “we’re supposed to do”. But it doesn’t always have to be this way. Sometimes choosing the new path is just what we need to honor our voice, culture and family. This is why I’m excited to share this conversation with Connie Lim, whose artist name is MILCK for this Best Of Conversation. MILCK rose to widespread attention after a video of an a capella performance of her song "<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quiet_(MILCK_song)" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Quiet</a>" on the street at the<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017_Women%27s_March" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> 2017 Women's March</a> exploded into the public’s consciousness going viral and becoming embraced as an anthem for the movement. That moment and the impact and reach of the song led to a major record deal and collaborations as a songwriter that launched the career she’s been working to build for years. But that career almost never happened. MILCK grew up in an enclave of LA, the child of immigrants from China, and was drawn to music from her earliest days. She wrote her first song at 7 years old and studied classical piano and opera. Yet the pressure of intense perfectionism and the expectation she’d eventually leave music behind to follow the family tradition into medicine led her into years of profound emotional struggle. Eventually, she hit a point in college where she decided it was time to choose herself over the expectations of others, as well as the burden of perfectionism that had caused so many years of suffering and harm. MILCK left college and went all-in on music, performing as an independent artist for years, slowly building her name, before that fateful day in 2017 that changed everything. She’s now deep into writing, producing and performing her own work, while also writing with and for other artists and focusing on not just sharing her own creative voice, but also gathering community and shining the light on truth and inequity along the way.You can find MILCK at: <a href="https://www.somebodysbeloved.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/milckmusic/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversations we had with <a href="https://pod.link/goodlife/episode/439c59edc2ab852920f34ee75516262a" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Justin Tranter</a> about their journey through challenging times as a kid growing up and then stepping into the world of music - first as a musician, and then as a powerhouse songwriter and collaborator. Check out our offerings &amp; partners: <ul><li>My New Book <a href="https://sparketype.com/book/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Sparked</a> | My New Podcast <a href="https://pod.link/1610198312" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">SPARKED</a></li><li><a href="https://www.goodlifeproject.com/sponsors/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Visit Our Sponsor Page</a> For a Complete List of Vanity URLs &amp; Discount Codes.</li><li><a href="https://wondery.com/shows/little-stories-everywhere/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Little Stories Everywhere</a></li></ul> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Connie Lim aka MILCK | How to Break the Expectation Trap [Best Of]

Connie Lim (aka MILCK) had a long love affair with cigarettes, even though she knew it was unhealthy—and a serious risk to her career as a singer. And like so many bad relationships, when it came time to break up, she found she couldn’t do it cleanly. It took a few tries, a few rebounds, and a whole lot of frustration. Once she made it to the other side, though, she realized why she’d needed cigarettes in the first place.Hosted by Maeve Higgins. Brought to you by Reese Witherspoon and Hello Sunshine. We want to hear YOUR story. Find us @hellosunshine on Instagram and Twitter and hello-sunshine.com. #MyBestBreakUpEpisode Sponsors: BollandBranch.com, CODE: MyBestBreakUp; Framebridge.com, CODE: MyBestBreakUpSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Connie Lim (aka MILCK) had a long love affair with cigarettes, even though she knew it was unhealthy—and a serious risk to her career as a singer. And like so many bad relationships, when it came time to break up, she found she couldn’t do it cleanly. It took a few tries, a few rebounds, and a whole lot of frustration. Once she made it to the other side, though, she realized why she’d needed cigarettes in the first place.Hosted by Maeve Higgins. Brought to you by Reese Witherspoon and Hello Sunshine. We want to hear YOUR story. Find us @hellosunshine on Instagram and Twitter and <a href="http://hello-sunshine.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hello-sunshine.com</a>. #MyBestBreakUp Episode Sponsors: <a href="http://www.BollandBranch.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BollandBranch.com</a>, CODE: MyBestBreakUp; <a href="http://www.Framebridge.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Framebridge.com</a>, CODE: MyBestBreakUpSee Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Connie Lim, aka MILCK, Breaks Up With Cigarettes 

Connie Lim is a Fashion Illustrator that uses a mix of water color, digital print and pen as she creates amazing works of art.  Her clients have been companies like Maybelline and Tacori. Her work has been featured in several magazines and she has tons of press about her work.  When you see her illustrations like her depiction of Alexander McQueens collections you will clearly know why.  We discuss her interpretation of Henry Rooseau's "The Dream", the challenges and rewards of being a Fashion Illustrator, and why her work has an ethereal and romantic feeling.  She also shares why she is inspired by Stefan Sagmeister's ethos in life and encourages us to be true to what we love.

Episode 5 - Fashion Illustrator - Connie Lim 