The Tao Of Self Confidence With Sheena Yap Chan

Rachel Kong is the Chief Executive Officer of Success Options Inc., a publishing company for many years that just recently transformed and evolved into a training and development provider.  She graduated Multi-Media Arts from the College of Saint Benilde. As she grew up surrounded by family who’s well versed in entrepreneurship, she has been in different businesses on and off with her siblings while still in high school.  She took up Apologetics and Philosophy at Oxford University and is very active in a group called “Everyday Apologetics.”  Rachel is also youngest daughter of a well-known inspirational speaker, businessman, entrepreneur, business consultant, columnist and book author in the Philippines named Francis Kong. Rachel shares the moment she was able to start to build her confidence and become the powerful Asian woman that she is today through a conversation with her father.  She also shares her tips that can help you in your own journey to self confidence. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for

Ee Ling Lim is the CEO of Smarter Me which is an education platform whose purpose is to inspire kids to discover, grow and live their passion. Our mission is to be a global school that equips children with the skillset, mindset and heartset to define their own success in the future. Above all , we want to help kids understand themselves - their What, How and Why.  Her vision is to be a global school that empowers children and teens with the skillset, mindset and heartset to define their own success in the future world.  In her previous life, Ee Ling was an Investment Banker with almost a decade of experience in M&A, equity and debt capital markets. Ee Ling shares how she is able to bounce back better to have the confidence to be the successful entrepreneur that she is today.  Check out her episode to listen to her story. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Ee Ling's episode, Ee Ling's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Elizabeth Wu is the co-founder of TreHaus which is a children friendly coworking space.  Her mission in creating TreHaus is to empower every parent to obtain self-fulfillment and financial independence while making family a priority.  She realizes that being a parent is challenging and you are constantly juggle between responding to your children’s needs, being financially independent, having a fulfilling career and being role models for our children.  So Trehaus was created as a a space where working parents are able to have a fulfilling career while making family a priority and where working parents are part of a vibrant community with a robust support ecosystem.  It's a place where we could witness every milestone of our children, especially in their early years, as we work. A place for efficient work and productive meetings and still be near our kids, knowing that our children are well-taken care of by warm and friendly facilitators.  Elizabeth also has a blog where she talks about her journey of motherho

Meera Estrada is the Creator, Producer and Co-Host of kultur'D, The Pop Culture and Diversity Show on Global News Radio. She is also the Founder & Editor-in-Chief of FUSIA Media, a premiere online destination for the modern Canadian South Asian Woman. It is where fashion, lifestyle and entertainment intersect with global citizenship. She has appeared on numerous radio and TV shows, including CBC Radio, Corus Radio, CTV Your Morning and Global News. Meera has also published work for The Huffington Post, ELLE Canada and FLARE. Not afraid to laugh at herself, Meera's energetic, fun-loving and light-hearted attitude add to her relatable personality.  A degree from the Schulich School of Business paired with a post-graduate in Radio & Television Broadcast Journalism, Meera is a force of media savvy. She embodies her brand mantra of fashion meets compassion South Asian style! Meera used to feel limited when she was diagnosed with epilepsy.  She shares how she was able to let the chains off despite having e

Jessica Chen is the CEO of Soulcast Media.  She develops strategic and creative content that brings a company’s brand to life.  Recognized for her award-winning storytelling ability, Jessica works with clients to bring the essence of a company’s story to the public. Her creative content provides meaning and depth, which she believes is critical in a quickly changing media environment.  Jessica has been awarded an Emmy for her work at ABC 10News, and an Associated Press award for her work at Time Warner Cable News. She also sits on the Board of Directors for the Good Earth Foundation, which helps companies develop their Eco-Identity. Jessica shares how she was able to build her confidence through her curiosity.  She also shares how she was able to transition from being a news reporter to creating her own content creation agency.  Check out her episode to listen to her story. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Jessica's episode, Jessica's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Charlene Li is the author of five books including the New York Times bestseller, Open Leadership and the co-author of the critically acclaimed book, Groundswell. She is working on her next book, “The Disruptor’s Agenda” set to publish February 2019. Charlene is currently a Principal Analyst at Altimeter, and was previously the Founder and CEO of Altimeter Group prior to its joining Prophet. She was named by Fast Company as one of the most creative people in business and is a frequent speaker and advisor to Fortune 500 companies. She is a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Business School and lives in San Francisco. Charlene shares how going to Harvard Business School gave her the confidence boost to speak her voice and realize she can do anything she sets her mind to do. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Charlene's episode, Charlene's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Dana Decena is a director of TV commercials and a social media influencer.  She has also been a beauty blogger since 2011. Four years later,  Dana moved to the Youtube platform to pursue her passion of creating quality content. She has collaborated with respected brands such as MAC Cosmetics, Crocs, Nivea, Carefree and more.  Dana still continues to create content at her current position as an In-House Director at CBC Productions.  She specializes in directing TV commercials and short narrative films. Dana shares how her travels to Japan made her open her eyes to see that we live in a limitless world and how it has helped her confidence.  She also shares tips that you can use in your own journey to self confidence.  Check out her episode to listen to her story. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Dana's episode, Dana's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Davina Goh is a performer and plant-based lifestyle advocate.  A communications graduate, Davina's career spans eighteen years in performing arts, writing, radio, broadcasting, teaching and event management. In 2013, she quit her job, packed her bags, and left Malaysia to study Shaolin kungfu for 8 months with 32nd Generation Warrior monks in China, and is now a fitness enthusiast. She has been a practicing vegetarian for 6 years and currently takes on the role of Malaysia's pioneering plant-based lifestyle advocate under the persona of 'Davina Da Vegan'. Her website of the same name shares plant-based recipes, sustainable living tips and places to eat around the Klang Valley in Malaysia. Davina shares what it feels like when she was able to have the chance to have the freedom to be her true self instead of living upto other people's expectations.  Check out her episode to listen to her story. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Davina's episode, Davina's website, resources, gifts and so

Jinny Oh is the founder of WANDR.  As an innovative thinker, Jinny is passionate about working with startups on building strong product foundations, data-backed usability and brand strategy.  She started WANDR as a solo digital nomad to help her clients become better brands during their early stages. Since its incorporation, Wander has grown to become a full-service agency and we’ve worked with over 250+ startups and enterprise clients to help them launch, brand/rebrand and fundraise.  The main focus is the strategy behind the branding, every user experience is backed by analytics and every user interface is influenced by the latest trends, yet reflect the beauty and timelessness of good design.  Her biggest goal as an entrepreneur is to build her company on a global setting, not only in terms of where their clients are based, but also in creating a global team that function fully location-independent. Having lived in 6 different countries has not only helped shape her adaptability to new environments, but it

Monica Phromsavanh is the founder of ModaBox. Born and raised in a refugee camp in Argentina, Monica moved to New York in 2006 with just $200 in her pocket.  Prior to launching ModaBox, Monica served as Founder and Creative Director of women’s apparel and accessories retailer ModaListas. During this time she worked alongside talented fashion industry professionals while growing a 100 sq. ft. shop nestled in New Yorks iconic Limelight Shops into a 4000 sq. ft. modern woman’s shopping haven. In her four years at the Limelight, Monica also served as Managing Director and Head Buyer for men’s clothing and apparel retailer W Shops. Prior to ModaListas, Monica spent three years at luxury fashion house Burberry as a Men’s RTW Specialist and worked in general management at Limited Brands' Express stores.  Monica has a total of fifteen years experience in retail and business management. She is constantly looking for new ventures and opportunities to grow her professional portfolio. Phromsavanh is currently working on

Rasha Goel is an Emmy nominated Television Host/Producer, Red Carpet Reporter, and International Correspondent. With a Bachelors Degree from UCLA in Communication Studies Mass Media, she has worked for outlets such as CNN IBN, ESPN, REELZ Channel, TV Guide Channel, AOL, as well as Warner Bros., Sony Pictures, and Disney.  She is a local anchor/reporter for an Emmy winning Los Angeles news magazine, “LA This Week”. On the international front she has worked with the top south Asian networks including ZEE TV, Times Now, MTV ASIA, Star TV and the French Network F24.  She has also been an invited speaker at the renown World Communication Forum in Davos, Switzerland and University of Southern California, and has served as an Emcee for local charitable events in California.  Her versatility has also led her to acting opportunities in various television shows and crossover films. She's been seen on shows such as CBS's "Scorpion", “S.W.AT.”, and Showtime’s “DICE”.  Rasha enjoys traveling, exploring marine life, workin

Tanaya Ghosh is the founder of Tanaya’s Table, is an entrepreneur, media personality, food and travel writer, content creator and on-camera host.  Combining her passions with her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from UCLA, and her Masters degree in Public Relations at USC Annenberg, Tanaya has carved out a unique path of her own over the years.  Growing up as a South Asian American girl in Southern California, she started out shy, quiet and reserved. Through life experiences and her personal journey, she’s learned to break out of that shell. Ever-curious about self growth and personal development, she’s made it her mission to delve deeper into the inner workings of how we let our stories form who we are, and how we can empower ourselves by breaking free of outside limitations and our subconscious beliefs. She’s obsessed with the art of living your best life, and has spoken at conferences, events and universities. A lover of all things food, travel, adventure and exploration, Tanaya loves laughing and squeezing

Yun Cee Dirsa is the podcast host and blogger of Resus Nurse.  She is also an emergency department nurse.   Yun Cee is a resourceful board-certified RN with experience in critical care emergency nursing care within a Level I Trauma Center. Goals include mentoring, further education, and creating positive experiences for patients and families who receive care in an emergency and trauma setting.   The nursing podcast and blog is primarily for emergency nurses learning how to apply critical care techniques to patients in the emergency department and reduce their morbidity and mortality. Yun Cee shares how creating her podcast and blog gave her the confidence to believe in herself and realize that her voice and opinions do matter.  She also shares tips that will help you in your own journey to self confidence.  Tune into her episode to listen to her story. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Yun Cee's episode, Yun Cee's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Adelle Platon is the editor of culture and content at TIDAL, where she produces and hosts the series, Side Hustle and In Conversation.  She is also the co-founder of her sweat., a fitness lifestyle site for badass women.  She used to pump out puns for Billboard as the hip-hop editor and co-host of the sports-meets-music podcast "Ballin' Out." She also hosted the 2017 GRAMMY red carpet show, which was live-streamed on social media and brought in 5.5 million views across Facebook and Twitter.  Previously at VIBE, she tackled features for both dot com and the magazine, where she penned a cover story on Jhené Aiko and interviewed the likes of Janet Jackson, Spike Lee, and Oprah.  Her prior experience includes interning at NY1 News, The Rachael Ray Show, NBC, and ABC's 20/20 and What Would You Do?. She was also a weekend overnight booker for ABC's Good Morning America Adelle shares how she being relentless on going for any and every opportunity to pursue her passion and purpose led her to be the confident woman t

Jade Berry is a singer/songwriter and a social media influencer.  Music wasn’t just a source of passion for Jade Berry, it was a means for survival. Born in China, Jade would be put up for adoption but life would take an dark turn as she was placed in an abusive situation. She moved more than 60 times into various foster care homes to escape the trauma and it was during these turbulent times she discovered her love for music. She would find herself surrounded by people who allowed her unbelievable access to various music genres, styles, and techniques. She began studying classical music and became heavily influenced by Hip-Hop and R&B music as she identified with the pain and struggle depicted in these songs. At age 14, she was accepted into the Creative Writing and Opera program at Orange County High School of Arts where she would begin to develop her vocal skills by observing rehearsals of other musicians and copying their techniques. Her dedication would pay off when she was selected as a Horatio Alger

Cola Paclibar is the founder of Good Vibes Only Movement which is a positive content media platform that showcases their capability to produce content through your passion projects, partnerships and collaborations.  Cola is a third culture kid. She was born in Manila, and raised in Abu Dhabi and Hong Kong in a semi-traditional but usually funky and open-minded Cebuano household. Her background is as colorful as her experience in various industries. She has dabbled into event management, marketing, performing arts and recently into design and media development. She is passionate about creating positive content and shifting mindsets to focus on the good things this life can offer. Cola shares she was able to realize her worth and stop living a life of missed opportunities to create a company that is creating a positive impact with the Good Vibes Only Movement platform. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Cola's episode, Cola's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Ruby Lee is an online entrepreneur, a podcaster and a side hustle coach.  She was once nearly fired for having a side hustle, and today she dedicates her life and business to enabling early stage entrepreneurs everywhere to create options in their career and abundance on their own terms, some whilst balancing a day job. She is also the co-founder of Tribe9, a platform dedicated to helping funded startups scale up.  Ruby is also the host of Own Your Hustle podcast where she shares her own experiences, practical tips to help you crush through those mindset blockers. Ruby shares her experiences when she first started her online business and how she was able to overcome obstacles by owning her hustle to be the successful powerhouse woman that she is today. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Ruby's episode, Ruby's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Lynn Pinugu is the co-founder of She Talks Asia and Mano Amiga.  She is a passionate advocate for women's empowerment and quality education for all.  Mano Amiga is a nonprofit organization providing high quality education and community development services to children & families from low-income communities.  Mano Amiga uplifts communities through increased student learning outcomes, improved access to health and medical services, and increased sustainable livelihood opportunities.  She Talks Asia aims to spark global female conversations through on-ground conferences, advocacy campaigns, and online stories focused on educating, empowering, and inspiring females from all over the world. Lynn shares how she was able to re-examine her life to get to know her true self and what she was truly passionate about.  She also shares her life's purpose to make the world a better place. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Lynn's episode, Lynn's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Ai Addyson-Zhang is an entrepreneur and educator. As an educator, she connects the dots between technology/social media and education. She believes in using technology to effect positive changes in higher education.  Inside the classroom, she teaches Public Relations and Social Media courses.  her goal as a teacher is to bridge the gap between education and practice, exemplify what she teach esby walking the talk and helping her students embrace the entrepreneurial mindset.  She incorporates various social media sites and technologies into her classes as pedagogical tools to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.  Outside the classroom, Ai is a blogger (Top Writer in Social Media on Medium), speaker, live streamer, and digital learning consultant.  She produces content focusing on the intersection between Technology/Social Media, Education, and entrepreneurship.  She also offers both virtual and in-person training on digital learning, personal branding, and social media marketing. Ai shares how ta

Ikumi Schuckert is Mindset Coach and Mompreneur.  She was born and raised in Osaka, Japan and came to the United States during her sophomore year in college as an exchange student and pretty much never left ever since.  Ikumi currently lives in Lake Tahoe with her family.  She really enjoys being a mom of a 4-year-old daughter, and owns a successful wine fusion restaurant called Toast Tahoe in Zephyr Cove along with multiple 6-figure online businesses.  She is also passionate in helping others either by providing safety blankets to her clients or proper trainings and values to her students and customers. Since she operates several successful businesses, her core value of teaching starts with how to balance and systemize daily activities so you can achieve goals while living meaningful and fulfilled life with loved ones.  Her mottos in life are INTEGRITY and GIVERS GAIN! Creating platforms using cutting edge technologies to assist her students and customers to reach their potentials and make them superstars ar