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- Making Space with Filmmaker Christine Chang
Mar 28, 2026
In this inspiring episode,
filmmaker and content creator, Christine Chang opens up about her
powerful journey from photography and branding to filmmaking, as
well as her personal growth through healing relationships.
Christine shares insights into her upcoming short film,
Making Space, which
explores a woman’s path to self-worth and finding her voice in a
complex relationship. The film is a reflection of Christine's own
story of healing, self-discovery, and the transformative power of
setting boundaries. Christine discusses her personal
journey of healing from her childhood experiences, how she
navigated the challenges of high achievement and love, and why she
had to unlearn the idea that love had to be "earned." She reflects
on the deep impact of expressing her feelings, including a
life-changing letter to her father that led to a powerful
reconciliation. Alongside these personal
stories, Christine offers valuable dating advice for high-achieving
women, emphasizing the importance of self-love, patience, and
focusing on core values over perfection. With her current 10-year
relationship as a backdrop, Christine talks about the qualities
that matter most in long-term partnerships, including integrity,
kindness, and emotional growth. As the conversation shifts to
practical advice, Christine and host. Dr. Stephanie J. Wong discuss
how to create lasting, meaningful relationships in the midst of
busy careers and high expectations. They explore how to find
"workable" partnerships and build a life together with empathy,
patience, and authenticity. Whether you're navigating your
own personal growth or just seeking more meaningful connections,
this episode offers powerful takeaways on love, healing, and the
importance of finding space for yourself and others. Tune in to hear: Join Christine and Dr. Wong as
they explore what it means to make space—for yourself, for love,
and for growth.
========================================= Christine Chang's Bio: Christine Chang is a multidisciplinary storyteller whose work
explores identity, independence, and self-empowerment in modern
relationships. After more than two decades as a celebrity photographer,
Christine authored Show Up: Finding Love for Independent
Women, a candid look at boundaries, self-respect, and
attachment patterns among high-achieving women. She later expanded
these conversations through her podcast, where
she speaks openly about agency, culture, and relational dynamics
for independent women navigating both ambition and
intimacy. This year, she makes her directorial debut
with Making
Space, premiering at the Beverly Hills Film Festival. The
short examines the psychological tension between desire and
self-respect — and what it means to “make space” for yourself in
relationships where you’ve historically over-functioned. Beyond her creative work, Christine also leads branding and
marketing for Phoenix Pharmaceuticals, co-founded by her father,
Dr. Jaw-Kang Chang. She’s currently developing a feature
documentary about his life as a chemist and entrepreneur, examining
cultural expectation, family dynamics, and the immigrant experience
through the lens of an adult daughter forging her own path. ========================================= Share, like, and subscribe! For more mental health, entrepreneurship, and entertainment
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