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From Engineer to Entrepreneur to Mayor | Elizabeth Yang

Jun 11, 2026

Elizabeth Yang is the founder of Yang Family Law Offices, the CEO of Optimizers, and the mayor of Monterey Park, California. With a background in electrical engineering and computer science, a stint at Raytheon, and a law degree that took her into intellectual property, family law, and estate planning, she understands what it takes to wear many hats at once. In this episode, Elizabeth talks about the two systems, EOS and Profit First, that pulled her out of the day-to-day of her firm and freed her to step into public service. Learn how she went from a shy, self-described invisible kid to a leader with the thick skin that politics demands, and the daily habits that have kept her grounded along the way.

Timestamps: 

00:39 - Engineer to Lawyer to Mayor

03:41 - EOS and Profit First Systems

07:16 - Applying Business to City Hall

12:56 - From Shy to Resilient

14:38 - Daily Habits and Confidence

19:35 - Transformation Courses and Growth

22:54 - Networking Beats Applications

25:06 - Giving Without Burnout

27:08 - AI Tools and Risks

31:52 - Looking Ahead to 2026

32:37 - Writing Harmony in Partnership

39:07 - Entrepreneur Advice

Links:

Elizabeth’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LizYangMPK

Yang Law Offices: https://www.instagram.com/YangLawOffices

Elizabeth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawyerliz

OptiNizers: https://www.optinizers.com/