Heaven Leigh of Bodhi - Growing Up Wasian, Mother-Daughter Struggles & Saving The Family Business | Ep. 26

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We’re joined by Heaven Leigh, a third-generation restauranteur and owner of Bodhi Restaurant Bar, a well-renowned, plant-based Pan-Asian yum cha spot in Sydney.

In Part 1 of this episode, Heaven sits down with us to share her compelling story around the multi-million dollar sacrifices she’s made to support her family, lessons she’s learned from her entrepreneurial mother, Lee-Leng Whong, and adversities she’s faced – especially as a female in the hospitality industry.

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1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. Heaven’s Upbringing (00:01:33)

3. Heaven’s Entrepreneurial Mother & Her Westernised Father (00:07:06)

4. Navigating Through the Culinary Industry (00:10:36)

5. The Transition of Taking Over Bodhi (00:13:45)

6. Saving the Business & Repairing The Relationship with Mum (00:22:02)

7. The Pressure of Supporting the Family (00:30:25)

8. Exploring Creative Avenues with Bodhi (00:34:49)

9. Building Bodhi to Be a Success & Juggling Motherhood (00:36:27)

10. Outro (00:39:57)