The Sound of Innovation with Michael Leung
This week, I had the absolute honor of speaking with Michael Leung — an entrepreneur, creator, and visionary whose story moved me deeply. Michael’s life hasn’t been an easy one. He’s faced childhood trauma, the heartbreak of losing his mother, and a degenerative eye condition called retinitis pigmentosa. But through it all, he’s chosen resilience, innovation, and compassion.
Michael’s journey is a beautiful reminder that our hardest moments can become the foundation for something greater. Instead of letting his circumstances define him, he’s used them to fuel his mission — creating hearing solutions that serve communities often left behind by mainstream technology.
Our conversation touched on so many powerful themes: grief, healing, entrepreneurship, and the importance of staying connected to your “why.” Michael shared how his mother’s passing pushed him to reflect deeply on legacy, and how his changing vision gave him a new way of seeing the world — not through limitation, but through possibility.
If you’ve ever questioned your purpose or struggled to keep going when things got hard, this episode is for you.
Key Takeaways
Our family stories can shape us — but they don’t have to limit us.
Disabilities can inspire creativity and deeper empathy.
Healing relationships with our parents can bring unexpected growth.
Mental health is an essential part of the entrepreneurial journey.
Innovation happens when we create from a place of real need.
Mistakes are part of the process — they teach us what’s next.
Passion is what keeps the dream alive when the road gets rough.
Episode Highlights
[02:14] Michael’s Early Life and Challenges
Michael opens up about growing up with complex family dynamics and how those early experiences taught him resilience.
[07:57] Overcoming Trauma and Finding Purpose
He shares how he turned pain into purpose, finding new ways to serve others through innovation.
[13:21] Understanding Retinitis Pigmentosa
Michael explains his eye condition and how it changed the way he approaches design and life itself.
[20:09] Innovative Hearing Solutions: Bone Conduction Technology
We dive into his groundbreaking work in hearing technology — and the mission behind it.
[25:52] Legacy Makers and Future Aspirations
Michael talks about legacy, impact, and the communities he hopes to empower through his work.
[29:24] The Entrepreneurial Spirit and Personal Growth
A heartfelt reflection on what it really takes to grow — as a business owner, and as a person.
Resources Mentioned:
Michael’s Website https://www.theinnerflo.ca/
Connect:
https://www.instagram.com/theflogroup
https://www.youtube.com/@theflogroup
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-leung-462547298/
Podcast Host/Founder of My Moody Monster
Jennifer is a single mom and entrepreneur who lives with Complex PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder from childhood trauma. Throughout her life, Jen has learned valuable coping skills and has made it her mission to help others to better understand their own emotions.
Jen has faced obstacles in her healing journey - from becoming a mother without a healthy parental model of her own to overcoming her inner saboteur while coping with the symptoms of CPTSD and Depression. She has spent the last 4 years developing My Moody Monster - a pull apart plush toy that has helped children to get out their frustrations in a safe way and giving families a tool to talk about emotions and communication.
Jen believes by sharing her own story she can help others to know they are not alone. Her YouTube channel features her Moody Talks focusing on an emotion each month and teaching coping skills that have helped her with her own mental health.
After being featured on multiple mental health and parenting podcasts, Jen had a powerful realization: her story of pushing away the hard work of facing her trauma was just one journey, and there are countless other journeys out there—each just as important and impactful. This is what inspired her to create "When Not Yet Becomes Right Now", a space for exploring the many different paths we take in life.
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