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Irene Tsu is a renowned actress, gifted watercolor artist, and writer. She has worked in the film and television industry for over five decades and is considered to be one of the first Asian-American actresses to break-through Hollywood’s rigid diversity barriers. Over the years, Irene has graced the big and small screen alongside some legendary stars including Elvis Presley, Jeff Bridges, Bette Midler, and many more.  She recently published a memoir titled “A Water Color Dream: The Many Lives of Irene Tsu,” which chronicles her rise in Hollywood while helping to break barriers for Asian Americans. This is an episode to listen as Irene shares what it was like being an Asian American actress in Hollywood during those rigid times.  She also shares her confidence tips and the struggles she faced as an Asian woman forging her own path over five decades ago.  Check out https://thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Irene's episode, Irene'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

1 Sep 202026min

Carla Ravanes Higham is a Communications Consultant.  She was born and raised in Manila, Philippines, and graduated with a degree in International Marketing with a Minor in Public Relations from the American City University. She worked as a Publicist and Communications Specialist for multinational companies in Southeast Asia such as Coca-Cola, Nivea, Honda, and Starbucks to name a few. Carla has worn many hats during her career in the Philippines in the field of Communications and she also a Lifestyle Columnist for the Philippines’ longest running newspaper, The Manila Times. Carla shares how starting from the bottom gave her the confidence to take a risk and live life on her terms.  She also shares tips that can help you in your own journey to self confidence. Also, this is the last episode for Season 5 and the new season will be back on September 1, 2020.  I really appreciate each and everyone of you for tuning into the podcast.  See you in September!  In the meantime, feel free to listen to past episodes. Check out https://thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Carla's episode, Carla'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

10 Apr 20208min

Maggie Chui is the co-founder of the Asian Hustle Network.  She was born and raised in San Francisco and she currently lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.  Maggie comes from a Finance background and work in tech. She started a Facebook group called Asian Hustle Network that offers a global platform for Asian entrepreneurs and hustlers to be able to share their businesses, uplift and support each other, and feel empowered to pursue their dreams. The group has gained over 9,000 members in over a month when it was launched.  Maggie is also really into fitness and in the process of creating her own fitness apparel line at the moment, called Prism Fitwear, with the goal to become a better version of yourself physically, mentally and emotionally. Maggie shares how launching the Asian Hustle Network Facebook group boosted her confidence and created a positive impact to the Asian community.  Check out her episode to listen to her story. Check out https://thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Maggie's episode, Maggie'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

9 Apr 202013min

Emily Piggford is a Canadian Screen Award-nominated actress currently based in Toronto. Her passion for performance began as a child with singing, dance, violin, piano and, when she was eleven, her first musical. Since then, Emily has earned a BFA in theatre from the University of Victoria, graduated from the Canadian Film Centre CBC Actors Conservatory, become an artistic associate of the movement- based theatre company, Impulse Theatre, toured internationally with the revolutionary Canadian Stage production, Helen Lawrence, and appeared in numerous on-screen roles. Recent credits include starring in the action-fantasy series Warigami (CBC/CW), recurring in The Umbrella Academy (Netflix) and The Girlfriend Experience (STARZ) and producing as well as starring in D.W. Waterson’s award-winning digital series, That’s My DJ. Up next, Emily plays Esther Ishikawa in the thrilling new Canadian-New Zealand miniseries, The Sounds (CBC), opposite Rachelle Lefevre directed by Peter Stebbings. You can also catch Emily in the hilarious mockumentary series, New Eden, coming to Crave TV in 2020. Emily shares the lessons she learned when she decided to go on a road trip with friends and how it helped her build her confidence along the way. Check out https://thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Emily's episode, Emily'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

8 Apr 202012min

Kim Fernandez is a professional model, writer, and Co-Founder of KimChi Communications.  She started modelling professionally when she was 17 years old after joining Ford Supermodel of the World Philippines and finishing as a runner up in the competition. She was still in college when she started modelling so she had to juggle both of her studies and career. Pretty much almost 10 years of her life was dedicated to modelling. Kim has had a couple of corporate jobs, working for an ad agency and a community magazine. She has always loved writing and when she got the chance to have a career in writing, she grabbed that opportunity real quick.  She is currently writing for a tech website and a retail learning channel, where she also works as its community manager. Recently, she started a company, KimChi Communications, which is a creative writing agency based here in the Philippines. Kim shares about the insecurities she used to deal with such as her height and how she was able to turn them into her strengths.  She also shares tips to help you in your own journey to self confidence. Check out https://thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Kim's episode, Kim'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

7 Apr 20207min

Crystal Ro is the Senior Editor at BuzzFeed, writing viral content and quizzes focusing on women, pop culture, and trending stories.  She focuses on a lot of content around women’s interests and also doing illustrations which are mostly about periods, Disney Princesses, and Keanu Reeves. Sometimes all at the same time.  She was born in New Hampshire and graduated from St. Andrews in Scotland.  Crystal was once called the “Mother of Dragons and Period Drawings.”   Crystal shares how she was able to create a career from her artwork and also what gave her the confidence to take her artwork seriously.  She also shares tips that can help you in your own journey to self confidence. Check out https://thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Crystal's episode, Crystal'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

6 Apr 20209min

Amber Inthavong a freelance writer, a self published author and outdoor adventure blogger for Colorado Caribou.  She has an MBA with three years in content creating, freelance writing for local magazines and outdoor adventure websites. Amber is passionate about blogging and collaborating with Asian Am/Women Led/Outdoor Organizations.  She is also the author of Glow Up, her first self published book which is about transforming to become your “best self” and the best version of who you are. Ambers shares about her journey to self love and growing up through reassessing her mindset and environment.  She also talks about publishing her first book called Glow Up: transforming to your best self. Check out https://thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Amber's episode, Amber'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

3 Apr 202010min

Dr. Gia Sison is the head of Women’s Wellness Center at Makati Medical Center.  She is a doctor specializing in Occupational Medicine and is a graduate of the University of Santo Tomas. She is also a breast cancer survivor and advocate, serving as the Philippine Leader for Livestrong Foundation.  Her blog, Sand and Stone is all about the concept of – you mark things you want to remember in stone and write those you want to forget on sand to be washed away forever.  It is her personal blog that contains lessons she has learned from her battles and victories as well that left scars that she considers “trophies” in life. Dr. Gia shares the moments where she was able to surpass herself and build confidence along the way.  She also shares about being diagnosed with breast cancer 6 years ago and the lessons she learned during her journey. Check out https://thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Dr. Gia's episode, Dr. Gia'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

2 Apr 20208min