Jacqueline Sit
What makes Jacqueline Wildly Capable?
Jacqueline is an amazing mom, supportive wife, well respected in her industry and the most caring and welcoming person to me. Not to mention she is giving her all to helping build and promote the OKC Asian Chamber of Commerce. NATASHA STAMPER
What makes you feel proud?
My family when they’re healthy, happy, well-fed and whole.
Despite the hardships we’ve been through the past few years, my husband and son’s joy and zest for life encourage me to work even harder to be a better version of myself each day and to make my corner of the world a brighter place.
What keeps you up at night?
I am my own worst critic and sometimes the battlefield of my mind can run rampant. Those thoughts like, “Am I contributing enough as a wife, mother, daughter, sister, worker, volunteer, leader, friend and Christ follower?”
It’s true that life begins at 40 and I’ve learned over time that it’s okay to critique my work—not my self-worth—and to strive for progress, not perfection.
One year from today, how do you hope you’re different?
To be a more present wife, mother and friend and to appreciate the growth in this wild ride called life. My mind is constantly thinking about the next thing, next action plan and the next goal. I want to be more intentional in how I live as a human being not a human doing, in how I’m adding value to others and what am I doing to further God’s kingdom, not mine.
Who is the biggest influence in your life? Why?
My parents. My family and I lived in poverty and my parents wanted to provide more opportunities for my little sister and me. With only $60 in their pockets, my parents bought one-way plane tickets and headed to California. Despite not speaking English, our family started a sunglass business that thrived and grew from one shop to six locations in southern California. I will never forget watching my mother selling sunglasses in the rain. She and my father had a relentless drive to succeed, provide for the family and put food on the table. They taught me everything about perseverance, hard work and being adaptable.
My husband Dustin is my rock, my funny half and my voice of reason. He rarely sees a bad day and knows how to light up any space with his wit, faith and relentless grace. He is my biggest cheerleader and pushes me to be the best version of myself. Life would be awfully boring without him.
This quote from Ellen DeGeneres comes to mind when I think of Dustin – “It’s wonderful to be loved, but it’s profound to be understood.”
What’s the single biggest problem you’d like to solve in your community?
Improve and expand access to mental health services and resources for all Oklahomans, particularly for the often-forgotten populations and people in underserved communities.
