Three majors. Big goals. Honest perspective.

This week, we talked with Margaret Xiao about how mentorship completely reshaped her understanding of what’s possible. She opens up about managing an intense academic load, finding balance, and learning—through others—to trust her own capabilities. Margaret also shares concrete advice on how to actually connect with people, build genuine relationships, and form a circle of mentors who help you grow. Thoughtful, motivating, and quietly powerful—this episode hits.