In this episode of Love, Listings & Legacy, Sophaline discusses her professional path from Salesforce's San Francisco headquarters to launching tech consulting in Southeast Asia. In conversation with her husband Mony, she shares how a strategic career move led her from managing global partnerships at Salesforce to becoming the first person to establish a Salesforce consulting practice in Cambodia. Listeners will discover practical insights into navigating international business as an Asian-American woman, including how she used her cultural understanding while developing new markets. The episode provides a real look at taking calculated risks, from relocating to Singapore to building a tech company from scratch in Phnom Penh. Sophaline's honest reflections on staying true to herself while adapting to different business cultures make this episode valuable listening for anyone considering working abroad. Her clear message about understanding your worth and embracing opportunities offers practical wisdom for professionals looking to grow their careers internationally.

From escaping war-torn Cambodia as an infant to breaking cultural barriers as a first-generation college student, Sophaline Mao's remarkable journey unfolds in this intimate conversation with her husband Mony. In this episode of Love, Listings & Legacy, Sophaline shares her family's incredible path from refugee camps to the American Dream, including her father's courageous decision to stay behind during the Khmer Rouge regime to protect his mother. Listen as she recounts growing up in 1980s California, navigating cultural identity as the eldest daughter of Cambodian refugees, and defying expectations to forge her own path at San Francisco State University. Through vivid stories of drive-by shootings in Long Beach, her father confronting schoolyard bullies, and working three jobs while pursuing her degree, Sophaline paints a raw and inspiring portrait of resilience. Her message about not letting circumstances define your destiny makes this episode a must-listen for anyone seeking motivation to pursue their dreams despite obstacles.

Join Mony and Sophaline in their final episode of 2024 as they share their highlights and vision for 2025. The couple opens up about balancing their real estate business with family life, launching their podcast, and growing through professional organizations like Women's Council of Realtors and Rotary International. They break down their approach to goal-setting using the "12 Week Year" method and share strategies for combining business growth with community service. The episode dives into specific targets they've set - from scaling their real estate business to launching international development projects.

Mony and Sophaline share their journey beyond perfectionism to build a life of purpose. They close the year with actionable advice on turning your 2025 goals into reality while staying true to yourself.