The Unnoticed Studio — Health & Wellness Coaching

Why we exist

They got you this far.
They are also what's keeping
you here.

You're not stuck because you aren't trying hard enough. You're stuck because what's holding you back has never been seen.

The instinct to over-prepare. The reflex to make yourself smaller. The patterns that helped you survive in spaces not built for you — and are now keeping you small.

The Unnoticed Studio exists to change that. Using evidence-based methods from psychology and health & wellness science, we help you reclaim what you've been taught to manage. Your difference isn't something to resolve. It's your edge.

About

Build for spaces
that weren't
built for me.

Hi, this is Jiayao. So nice to meet you.

I've lived across the USA, China, and Europe, and I've built a life in spaces that weren't designed for someone who looked like me. I know what it's like to be the only one in the room — the youngest, the foreigner, the woman, the one from "nowhere."

I've cold-called 100 strangers to break into the creative industry I wasn't invited to. I've made unconventional choices when the world told me they wouldn't work. And every time, I've found a way to belong on my own terms.

I bring all of that to the client I coach: the understanding that the tension between cultures, expectations, and identities isn't something to resolve. That's where your UNNOTICED power lives.

B.A. & M.A. Psychology · Headspace Coaching Institute · National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching
Bilingual practice — English & Chinese · Past clients include founders, tech professionals & UN officials

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What clients say

In their own words.

"Highly recommendable sessions! Before these sessions, I was very lost in which path to take in my professional future and what I wanted my life to look like. With Jiayao I was able to think about what’s most important for me and what are the pillars that will make every decision I make be worth it for my future. She helped me understand what my necessities and wishes are. Now, I’m able to be more aware of what I value and what helps me be my happiest version in my daily life, something I wish everybody was able to experiment. I will always be grateful."

— J.S, Barcelona

"Jiayao helped me discover how I felt about pressing financial and career-related issues with her value-driven coaching. It clarified my motivations and goals around what really mattered to me and allowed me to move forward with a greater sense of purpose! She was excellent at uncovering the underlying reasons that were hard to grasp myself. Jiayao is encouraging, discerning and truly one of the great coaches I have had the chance to work with. Coaching with her was an eye-opening experience and I really recommend her!"

— E.C, Paris

"Working with Jiayao has been a truly uplifting experience. She brings such warmth and positivity to each session, and somehow always knows how to help you believe in yourself — even when you’re struggling to. Her sessions are thoughtfully structured, and I especially appreciate how she ends each one with clear, actionable takeaways to work on. The consistent recaps at the start of each session also helped me stay grounded and motivated. I always felt supported and seen."

— X.Q.Z, USA

"Jiayao helped me get back on the horse with my fitness plan. Her contagious enthusiasm encouraged me to stay with it! The coaching tuned into underlying core values that led to success in reaching and exceeding objectives set forth. Her approach is warm, clear, and inspiring. Her understanding of mental health and specifically the interconnectedness of mind and body came through in compassionate and skillful support. I highly recommend Jiayao’s services for anyone seeking an exceptional coaching experience."

— T.K, USA

The blind spot is never where you're looking.

Build for spacesthat weren'tbuilt for me.

In their own words.

Build for spaces
that weren't
built for me.