Smashing Glass Ceilings with Kyra Wong

Divas That Care Network

What does it take to break through invisible barriers that hold us back? Kyra Wong's journey from orphaned young adult to corporate Vice President offers profound insights into transforming personal struggles into professional triumph.
Abandoned without a support system in Vancouver after losing her parents, Kyra initially sought validation through relationships, resulting in two failed marriages by age thirty. Finding herself a single mother feeling like "a disaster," she made a pivotal decision to invest in her own healing rather than seeking external salvation. Through therapy, self-development work, and relentless determination, she confronted the pain points preventing her from reaching her potential.
When Kyra entered the insurance industry—worlds away from her fine arts background—she distinguished herself through bold creativity. Delivering presentations in costume as characters like "Dr. Wong" or Orphan Annie to illustrate insurance concepts, she connected deeply with audiences while exceeding expectations. This willingness to be vulnerable and different propelled her career forward to executive leadership.
The Magical Unicorn Project emerged from Kyra's recognition of three distinct barriers facing women: corporate glass ceilings limiting advancement, social glass ceilings permitting harassment and inequity, and emotional glass ceilings—the limiting beliefs we impose on ourselves. Through interviewing successful women and supportive men, Kyra creates space for difficult conversations while fostering collaboration rather than division.
Her SPARKLE philosophy encapsulates her approach to breaking barriers: Speak with kindness, maintain Positivity, accept Adversity as opportunity, Rise up beyond expectations, give Kudos generously, share Love in all actions, and Express gratitude daily. This framework has guided her remarkable journey from adversity to advocacy.
Ready to break through your own glass ceilings? Visit magicalunicornproject.com to discover how you can transform obstacles into opportunities and create the empowered life you deserve.

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Chapters

1. Introducing Kyra Wong (00:00:00)

2. Overcoming Adversity and Finding Self-Worth (00:01:55)

3. Creative Career Building in Insurance (00:06:47)

4. The Magical Unicorn Project Origins (00:11:38)

5. Breaking Glass Ceilings (00:18:36)

6. The SPARKLE Success Formula (00:25:14)