How Divorce Brought This Dad and Daughter Closer | Ep. 143 | Alex & Abigail Fair

For the first time ever, we had a father-daughter duo on the show! This episode's topic is... divorce. Our incredible guests are sharing their unique perspectives on the divorce that threatened to tear their family apart. Hear how they were able to reconnect after years of estrangement to build a stronger bond than ever before.

Plus, Abigail shares what it was like for her growing up with parents that were both entrepreneurs — how it shaped her outlook on success, the challenges it created, and the lessons learned from their family dynamics.

About Our Guests:

Abigail Fair is a therapist with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Springfield College. Passionate about psychology and mental well-being, she is committed to guiding individuals through their personal challenges. As the daughter of an entrepreneur, she brings unique insights into the impact of growing up in a high-achieving family. Abigail's experience provides a fresh perspective on balancing professional ambitions with personal growth.

Alex Fair is the Founder and CEO of MedStartr, a platform revolutionizing healthcare by connecting startups with essential funding and partners. With over two decades of experience in healthcare innovation and venture capital, he's helped launch over 90 health tech companies. Alex is also a dedicated father, balancing his entrepreneurial journey with the joys and challenges of parenting.

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Takeaways:

1. Abigail’s path to becoming a therapist and her aspirations in psychology.
2. Alex’s insights on venture capitalism and balancing entrepreneurship with family life.
3. The impact of family dynamics on personal growth and professional success.
4. Strategies for maintaining healthy family relationships and navigating divorce.
5. The joy of downtime activities like art, music, and finding new interests.
   

🔗 CONNECT WITH ALEX AND ABIGAIL

👥 Alex's Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexfair/

👥 Abigail's Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigail-fair-2013072b0/

🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN

👥 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/

🐦 X : https://twitter.com/younghan_

💻 Website : https://www.alwayshan.com

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🎙 ABOUT OUR HOST

Young Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.

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