The Tao of Self-Confidence

Alex Laughlin an audio producer at BuzzFeed News.  Before that, she was a social media editor at The Washington Post. Outside of work, Alex is on the board of advisors for an upcoming narrative podcast on Asian American identity.  Some of her highlights include making podcast for The Washington Post about mixed race identity, created Pay Up, a Slack community devoted to fostering conversation about the gender wage gap and wrote an article about podcasting that went viral. Alex shares how a series of AHA moments in her life has helped believe in herself more and realized that she can anything she sets her mind to.  Check her episode to listen to her story. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Alex's episode, Alex's website, resources, gifts and so much more. Want to manifest like a queen?  Click here to learn how. "Let’s Build Your Queendom With A.I!" Click here to get on the waiting list.   I’ve created a free Confident Workplace Toolkit with practical scripts, strategies, and mindset shifts you can use right away to be more seen, heard, and valued in your career. Download it here

27 Sep 20188min

Yi Liu is a US-based Chinese(Mandarin)-English bilingual actress, trained in NYC and has credits in theater, films, documentaries, and contemporary art. The short film Joy Joy Nails, starring Yi Liu,  premiered at Tribeca Film Festival in April of 2017.  She also starred in“Li-Yan, 2016”, directed by world-renowned French artist Philippe Parreno, which was exhibited in Gladstone Gallery in New York, 2016. She also starred in the short film “The Daydreaming Bunny”, which received millions of viewers after it was released, and had a principle role the short film “The Walker” which won Best Short in 2016 Alicante Film Festival. Yi used to follow the crowd and wanted to be liked by everyone.  When started learning to say no to things that don't serve her, that is when she started to stand up for herself and showcased her authentic self versus the Asian woman stereotype. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Yi's episode, Yi's website, resources, gifts and so much more. Want to manifest like a queen?  Click here to learn how. "Let’s Build Your Queendom With A.I!" Click here to get on the waiting list.   I’ve created a free Confident Workplace Toolkit with practical scripts, strategies, and mindset shifts you can use right away to be more seen, heard, and valued in your career. Download it here

26 Sep 20189min

Dr. Marissa Pei is Consulting Psychologist and Celebrity Host.  She been dubbed and introduced as ‘the Asian Oprah’ to the real Oprah by Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith.  Her my life purpose is to be a Beneficial Presence on the Planet and so her life work is to splatter more hope and happiness around the world as collateral damage.  Dr. Marissa loves speaking, consulting, coaching, retreat-ing, podcast-creating, lecturing, broadcasting, TV commentating, producing, broadcast journaling, news writing, Red-Carpet interviewing, teaching, writing, singing, MCing, moderating, meditating and using every avenue possible to be a channel of Peace and an instrument of Love.  Her most favorite job of all is being a mom. Dr. Marissa shares how she was able to find value within herself from some of her darkest moments to be the powerhouse woman that she is today and helping others see their own value. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Dr. Marissa's episode, Dr. Marissa's website, resources, gifts and so much more. Want to manifest like a queen?  Click here to learn how. "Let’s Build Your Queendom With A.I!" Click here to get on the waiting list.   I’ve created a free Confident Workplace Toolkit with practical scripts, strategies, and mindset shifts you can use right away to be more seen, heard, and valued in your career. Download it here

25 Sep 201814min

Jackie Fernandez is a two time Emmy award winning  TV host and content creator.  She is also an Asian American advocate.  She has been in the TV industry for more than a decade and that means she lived in a lot of places.  Anchoring the morning shows in Greensboro, NC and Cleveland, Oh gave Jackie the chance to cover some of the biggest stories those cities had ever seen from Donald Trump’s RNC to the Cavaliers NBA Championship to Maya Angelou’s death. Unbelievable stories she felt privileged to tell.  Along the way, Alice won two Emmys for her work in both hard news coverage and community service. Winning one Emmy is pretty unreal so when she got another one, she gave it to her mom and dad. The even had a little awards ceremony and everything! Jackie shares her views on self confidence and how she started her passion for creating meaningful content for the Asian American community.  She also shares tips that can help you on your journey to self confidence. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Jackie's episode, Jackie's website, resources, gifts and so much more. Want to manifest like a queen?  Click here to learn how. "Let’s Build Your Queendom With A.I!" Click here to get on the waiting list.   I’ve created a free Confident Workplace Toolkit with practical scripts, strategies, and mindset shifts you can use right away to be more seen, heard, and valued in your career. Download it here

24 Sep 201820min

Alice Yoo is a UCLA graduate that majored in Economics. Ever since she was 10 years old, she knew she wanted to be an entrepreneur. She decided to start a website called My Modern Met, where they would showcase modern art, design and photography. With the help of her brother, they grew the audience to about 3 million visitors a month and worked with large brands creating content for them  from Cadillac and Honda to Intel.  Alice wrote a book called For Love, which is sold on Amazon and in bookstores.  Along the way, she discovered hand lettering and knew right then that she would create a brand that sold art, apparel and accessories to the modern feminist.  That is when Skylar Yoo was born and she sells statement tees like "Girls to the Front", "Yes, She Can" and "Fearless Girl" all made in this beautiful hand lettering style. Alice used to feel like she was never good enough to go out for what she deserve but having kids helped her realize that love is unconditional no matter what she does in life.  Check out her episode to listen to her story. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Alice's episode, Alice's website, resources, gifts and so much more. Want to manifest like a queen?  Click here to learn how. "Let’s Build Your Queendom With A.I!" Click here to get on the waiting list.   I’ve created a free Confident Workplace Toolkit with practical scripts, strategies, and mindset shifts you can use right away to be more seen, heard, and valued in your career. Download it here

21 Sep 201814min

Victoria Paredes Herrera is a creative entrepreneur.  She launched a consulting firm and boutique agency called Next Theory with the services of branding and concept development, marketing and communication strategy, and social media strategy and execution.  Victoria is also the co-founder of She Talks Asia, women’s conference and media platform with the intention of sharing diverse women perspectives in the region.  The pioneer conference held in March 2017 in Manila, Philippines, opened the door for fresh conversations for women’s issues in cultural identity, mental health, alternative careers, and spirituality. Victoria did not used to have the confidence that she has today.  She shares how she was able to learn what was holding her back to feel true confidence to be her authentic self.  Listen to her episode as she shares her amazing journey. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Victoria's episode, Victoria's website, resources, gifts and so much more. Want to manifest like a queen?  Click here to learn how. "Let’s Build Your Queendom With A.I!" Click here to get on the waiting list.   I’ve created a free Confident Workplace Toolkit with practical scripts, strategies, and mindset shifts you can use right away to be more seen, heard, and valued in your career. Download it here

20 Sep 201818min

Shaen Yeo is the first Singaporean graduate of the Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) program at the University of Pennsylvania. Shaen has been featured on the national TV documentary ‘Chasing Happiness’, appeared in MyPaper, Singapore’s top executive newspaper, and shared her wisdom on national radio 938LIVE. Shaen has more than 10 years experience in the education sector. As founder of Positive Education, she has championed the need for well being as a priority in schools, helped teachers reignite their purpose for teaching and empowered parents to reconnect deeply with their children. Shaen's first book, The Road to Success Vol. 2 co-authored with Jack Canfield reached the #1 Best-Seller Status in September 2016. Shaen shares her struggles with confidence and how she was able to overcome it to be the person that she is today. She also shares tips that you can use in your own journey to self confidence. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Shaen's episode, Shaen's website, resources, gifts and so much more. Want to manifest like a queen?  Click here to learn how. "Let’s Build Your Queendom With A.I!" Click here to get on the waiting list.   I’ve created a free Confident Workplace Toolkit with practical scripts, strategies, and mindset shifts you can use right away to be more seen, heard, and valued in your career. Download it here

19 Sep 201810min

Leigh Roxas-Mobley is a woman in tech.  Leigh is passionate about encouraging those in underrepresented groups to pursue their dreams of working in a STEAM field. As a Moms Can: Code coach, Leigh hosts coworking sessions and workshops designed to help fellow moms learn to code and pursue careers in tech.  In March 2018, Leigh was on the winning team at The Expat Woman’s Womanhack All Women’s Hackathon, where she and her teammates designed an app to make women’s healthcare more accessible and affordable. In April 2018, Leigh was a guest speaker at the Moms Can: Code Virtual Summit. Leigh shares how she was able to overcome her negative perceptions of herself and be able to become a woman in tech.  She is now helping others who went through similar experiences as she did. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Leigh's episode, Leigh's website, resources, gifts and so much more. Want to manifest like a queen?  Click here to learn how. "Let’s Build Your Queendom With A.I!" Click here to get on the waiting list.   I’ve created a free Confident Workplace Toolkit with practical scripts, strategies, and mindset shifts you can use right away to be more seen, heard, and valued in your career. Download it here

18 Sep 201814min