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It's challenging to think about flourishing when one is battling discrimination of any kind.

From a young age, the message that she wasn't good enough simply because she was a "daughter" and not a "son" was telegraphed her way.

Michelle Martin invites author of "Fearless:: A Guide to Freedom and Fulfilling Your Fullest Potential,” Sylvia Yu Friedman to share how she found her way to freedom and insights on thriving amidst challenging environments that we can all use.

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