Penelope spoke at the inaugural event for Crushing The Myth – Asian American Speaker Series in NYC. She, along with other speakers, addressed issues around specific myths and cultural expectations that broadly effect the community. She walked the audience down part of the dark and difficult path that she has taken herself to achieve good mental health. Then she told how she uses her training and and experience as a physician, professional actor, and life and leadership coach to help all people to achieve balance and passion in their personal and professional lives.