Love and Discovery is a blog that empowers people’s heart, soul and mind by helping them discover inspirational stories, improve their mental health, and spotlighting organizations and celebrities making a positive impact in the world.
In a time when negativity rules the internet, I wanted to create a space where we could all learn and be empowered to contribute positively to this world. The world would be a better place if more people followed the golden rule of “love your neighbor as yourself.”
However, there are many obstacles that get in the way of living out a life of loving and helping others. Bitterness. Resentment. Fear. Self-doubt. Insecurity. Jealousy. Self-centeredness. Disappointment. Frustration. Stress. Anxiety. Depression. The list goes on and on.
I have been there. I have been paralyzed by all of the above at one point or another. Several years ago, I dealt with a long bout of depression triggered by a traumatic event. I was able to recover with the help of a support group, God and music. Then years later, after my daughter was born, I experienced postpartum depression. I’m thankfuI I was able to recover from depression but I know many have not been able to and that’s where I hope I can help make a difference in more lives.
My desire is to help others overcome their obstacles and live life to the fullest. Many people try to put you in a box in life. They try to pigeonhole you or stereotype you based on your gender, your ethnicity or your spiritual beliefs. I am a singer, music composer, talk show host, film director, speaker, wife and mother. I have never believed there were any limits to what I could accomplish. I was intent on defying the expectations of what an Asian-American woman could do.
We all have a story to tell that can inspire someone else. I hope “Love and Discovery” can be a place we learn from each other about what we’ve discovered in life and how we can love more.
Larissa Lam, Founder of Love and Discovery
Meet LARISSA LAM
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Larissa Lam is an award-winning singer-songwriter, TV/radio host and motivational speaker originally from Diamond Bar, CA. For more than a decade, Larissa has inspired audiences across the U.S. and Asia with her music and powerful voice. Her songs about empowerment and overcoming difficult circumstances like her hit “I Feel Alive” have garnered acclaim and numerous awards. She has released four solo albums of original songs and written music for TV programs such as The Oprah Winfrey Show.
For nine years, she hosted a weekly teen talk show for JUCE TV which spotlighted important issues such as suicide, eating disorders and addiction. Currently, she co-hosts a new radio advice show, UTalk Radio, helping teens and young adults with life’s challenges. She has been a keynote speaker at universities such as Yale, MIT and UCLA sharing about her struggles with depression and promoting diversity
Larissa is also the director and music composer for the award-winning documentary short, Finding Cleveland. Larissa is a voting member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (The Grammys) and the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA). She resides in the Los Angeles area with her husband, Baldwin Chiu aka rapper Only Won, and three year-old daughter.