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Feb 2024
30m 48s

Finding Joy: Jennifer Gates Nassar on Pa...

DR. MONA AMIN
About this episode

Jennifer Gates Nassar is the eldest daughter of Bill and Melinda French Gates. She has grown up with privilege but is paving her own path as a medical student and soon-to-be doctor and mother. For this Finding Joy episode, I welcome her on to discuss:


  • How her parents instilled work ethic and grit in her despite growing up with privilege
  • The single most important thing her parents did in raising her that she’s grateful for
  • How she’s found her own identity and calling
  • What she hopes her daughter sees in her as she grows up


Follow Jenn on Instagram @jenngatesnassar

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