The Tao Of Self Confidence With Sheena Yap Chan

Cathlyn Choi is a TV Producer/Host, Celebrity chef and community activist.  She has over 20 years of business development, sales and marketing executive background within the consumer electronics, wireless, media, wellness, health and beauty industries in North America, South America and Asia.  Since 2009, Cathlyn is best known for hosting and producing Cathlyn’s Korean Kitchen, the first Korean TV cooking show produced in English worldwide. Dubbed “Hansik Korean Food Ambassador” by the media and her fans, Cathlyn self-published and launched her first cookbook in 2012 along with her Season 4 cooking show launch on national PBS. Currently, Cathlyn is the co-owner and producer at Carma Media Productions specializing in digital media marketing solutions as well as producing commercial ads and Television shows.  She is also the founder and Executive Director of Asian Culture and Media Alliance, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization established in 2013 to promote and empower the Asian and Pacific Islander communiti

Katie Chung Hua is a fitness professional. She used to live and breathe ice hockey and graduated from the National Sports Academy in Lake Placid, NY, where she was the hockey team's starting goaltender. Katie always worked out to become a better athlete, but as she moved on from hockey she kept lifting weights to stay in shape. With her competitive nature, Katie was convinced by her dad to try bodybuilding. At 19 she competed in her first figure competition at a local show. A couple years later, Katie won the FLEX Online Bikini Contest. That victory opened some doors for her, and she fell in love with the health and fitness industry. In 2009 she placed 2nd in her first NPC Bikini contest, the Washington Iron Man. She continued competing and in 2010 Katie entered the USAs in Las Vegas and placed 5th. Then at the 2011 NPC Team Universe, Katie finished in 2nd place and achieved her goal of earning an IFBB pro card. Katie graduated from Boise State University with a Business Management degree. Katie is very passi

Patricia-Ann Que has over 10 years of experience in Project Management, Learning and Development, Events and Communications. She has organized various events in South East Asia, Middle East and now in North America. She also enjoys traveling and trying new things that brought about her personal blog, Crayonized. The blog is a reflection of her lifestyle focusing on fashion and traveling.  It is also content put together to you bring inspiration and vibrancy into your life. Patricia-Ann shares how a past project forced her to say no to the things that do not serve her in order to say yes to herself.  Check out her episode to listen to her story. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Patricia-Ann's episode, Patricia-Ann's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Rukshana Hassanali is the founder of 2 startups in the education industry called Protohack and Startup League.  ProtoHack is a group of adventurers, dreamers and conceptualists who have successfully transitioned from wantrepreneurs to bona fide entrepreneurs. Startup League is teaching high school students how to solve problems through applied creativity in a fun, competitive, and low-stakes environment. Students will learn process over outcome, preparing them to be self-starters, critical thinkers, and team players ready for an internship, college course, or first startup. Rukshana shares how she was able to have the courage to share her ideas out to colleagues that led her to pursue her two companies and be the powerhouse woman that she is today. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Rukshana's episode, Rukshana's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Natasha Che is the founder of Soundwise, the #1 mobile-focused audio publishing platform for experts, influencers and solo entrepreneurs to sell on-demand audios and build an engaged audience community for their podcast that delivers business results. Natasha is an award-winning podcast host and has coached over 200 experts and entrepreneurs on how to use podcasting to grow their business. She is a contributor to Huffington Post and Entrepreneur, and the author of the upcoming book Podcast Conversion Secrets: The Ultimate Guide for Turning Your Podcast Listeners into Paying Customers. Natasha is also a personal growth teacher. She hosts The True Voyage Soundcast, a weekly podcast that teaches empathic light beings how to thrive in work and life, and create a bigger impact in the world. She is the creator of the Power Mornings course, an audio program that teaches powerful daily rituals to boost your productivity, creativity, and well-being. Natasha shares why it is important to tune in with your high self an

Tanvi Mehra is a yoga teacher, professional dancer, and owns a dance/yoga studio called Tangerine Arts Studio in Mumbai.  At Tangerine, they take a fresh approach to create something new, unexpected and exciting. If it involves expression, movement, conversation and education, they are the studio for you.  In her free time, you will find her cuddling and kissing her baby Tara, her pet dog and or else traveling the world. Tanvi shares how she was able to quit her office job to pursue what she loves most which is to dance and do yoga.  She also shares her tips that can help you in your own journey to self confidence. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Tanvi's episode, Tanvi's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Francesca Nicasio is a professional writer and content strategist, specializing in retail, technology and SMB.  Her work has been featured on various publications, including Entrepreneur, The Huffington Post, and Thought Catalog.  She is also the content marketing manager for Vend, a cloud-based point-of-sale and retail platform for small and medium retailers.  Francesca has always loved writing.  She was one of those kids who knew exactly what she wanted to do when she grows up. As a student, she loved writing essays, she volunteered for pretty much any writing assignment that came up, and she joined the school paper. Francesca shares how she struggled with herself when she first moved to the United States and how she was able to create a successful career as a writer.  Check out her episode to listen to her story. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Francesca's episode, Francesca's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Pradeepa Narayanaswamy is a Fertility Coach helping women, men and couples infertility journey SUCK LESS!  She believes couples, men and women who feel empowered during their fertility journey, have a more positive experience.  With 3 miscarriages, 3 failed Intra Uterine Insemination (IUI) treatments and 8 back-to-back In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) treatments, she can understand what other couples are going through and can help through this tough process.  Pradeepa is also an International Coaching Federation's Associate Certified Coach.and a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach from Coaches Training Institute. Pradeepa shares her story about her experiences with her infertility and how passionate listening gave her the light bulb moment to become a fertility coach as her life purpose. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Pradeepa's episode, Pradeepa's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Khushboo Nangalia is a growth marketer and the host of Women of Impact.  She is also the founder of BEYOND99 which is a strategic, tactical marketing & technology agency driven by data and focused on results. Delivering business growth with digital strategy, innovation and execution that can be measured.  She helps Brands Win In The Connected World.   Her show, Women of Impact, is a series she brings in women from different corners (work or personal) to share their experiences and knowledge with everyone out there, helping to become a woman of impact. Khushboo shares how she was able to live life with no regrets and be the woman of impact that she is today.  She also shares tips that can help you in your own journey to self confidence. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Khushboo's episode, Khushboo's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Clarice Lin is a Marketing Strategist, Growth Marketer and founder of BaselineLabs.  Ten years ago, she quit her job and left everything behind in Singapore to move to London. After more than 100 rejections over four months, she finally secured a job.  Five years later, she  co-founded BaselineLabs which is a growth-marketing and rebranding agency.  In her company, she utilized a practical, creative approach, that means no B.S, using numbers to guide decisions and unique ideas on how to help your business stand out. Clarice shares how moving to London taught her how to do things for herself and become the independent woman that she is today. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Clarice's episode, Clarice's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Carolyn Lam is a Senior Consultant of the National Heart Centre, Singapore and Professor of Duke-NUS Cardiovascular Academic Clinical Program. She graduated from the Faculty of Medicine, National University of Singapore, completed advanced specialty training in Cardiology in Singapore, and pursued her Research Fellowship at the Cardiorenal Laboratory, Heart Failure Fellowship at the Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, and Advanced Cardiology and Master of Biomedical Sciences at Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN. She further obtained training in clinical and genetic epidemiology at the Framingham Heart Study in Boston, MA before returning to Singapore in 2010 on the National Medical Research Council’s Clinician Scientist Award.  Carolyn also hosts a podcast called Circulation on the Run. Carolyn shares the pressures women face in Singapore especially being in a male dominated industry and how she is able to do it all without the worries of proving herself to others. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show not

Nella Lomotan is a marketing professional, a hiking enthusiast and a freelance photographer. Nella discovered her passion for photography as a way to document her experiences and share her love for the outdoors. She also uses her Instagram and photo site as space to promote sustainable tourism eventually leading to a project with Masungi Georeserve and National Geographic.  Nella Lomotan is also involved in Engagement Marketing for The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. Nella shares how she was able to follow her curiosity for her passions that led her to living her best life and also living her life purpose. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Nella's episode, Nella's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Rona Tai is a body positivity advocate and won third place in The Amazing Race Asia Season 5.  She also has her own fitness apparel called Be Amaz1ng. She is also known for sharing her modelling content, lifestyle photos, her daily life and fashion related content with her over 30,000 Instagram followers which has inspired others to learn to love their true self and not be defined by others or by their physical features. Rona shares her life growing up in a country that is constantly defined by your looks and how she is able to overcome them as well as the real reason to joining The Amazing Race Asia with her husband.  She also shares why its important to break the stereotype to live a more liberating life. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Rona's episode, Rona's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Anne Espiritu led global communications to Yahoo during its most turbulent times and also built PR function from the ground up at a startup company . She decided to forfeit this life to do something more purpose driven.  Anne has worked with Google, World Bank Group and Oscar Health.  While at Yahoo, she was named to PRWeek’s Innovation 50 list in 2014.  In her spare time, she enjoys mentoring and supporting the next generation of industry leaders. She served as a 2017 business mentor for Praxis Labs, an accelerator program designed to provide support for CEOs who are leading social-impact driven start-ups. She has also spoken to more than 100 middle school girls about leadership, success and discovering the beauty in being different. Anne shares her amazing story of how she was able to love herself and find her worth while making deposits into her brave bank to start living a more meaningful life and helping others do the same.  Check out her episode to listen to her story. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence

Hoang-Kim Cung is a blogger and TV journalist.  She absolutely loves being a TV journalist.  For her, it’s such an adrenaline rush covering breaking news, but she loves being able to tell impactful stories.  She also created her own blog called Color and Chic where she is to express her creative side.  Hoang-Kim  also does nonprofit work  called Legacy Organization of Vietnamese Enrichment (L.O.V.E.).  This is important for her since her family immigrated to America from Communist Vietnam so they could live in a country with freedom, justice and human rights. Hoang-Kim shares how competing in beauty pageants gave her the confidence to express her true self and become a successful TV journalist that she is today.  Check out her episode to listen to her story. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Hoang-Kim's episode, Hoang-Kim's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Yingying Li is the founder at Yingfluence and Your "China Green Pass."  Born and raised in China, she is a trilingual and multicultural world citizen who has lived and worked in India, Turkey, Brazil, Finland, Mexico and now the U.S.  Her mission is to become a lifelong culture explorer, change-maker, an international entrepreneur and an influential bridge between China and the world.   She has extensive multicultural experience with the ability to develop relationships with local stakeholders and implement coaching, consulting, PR/marketing and business tactics to generate substantial results. ​Yingying shares how a trip to India helped realize her capabilities of solving hard issues which has given her purpose and drive to continuously build bridges cross culturally.    Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Yingying's episode, Yingying's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Charito Soriano is a singer-songwriter for two bands called Eko Zu and AstraLogik.  She has been playing and singing professionally for about 7-10 years.  Born and raised in the Bay Area, but recently transplanted to LA, Charito  has survived 33 years of human life mainly through the strong relationships and bartering systems that she has created with her partner, Rowenalyn Conlu. Charito shares how a psychedelic experience helped her confidence and see her true strength in the process. (Disclaimer:  The Tao of Self Confidence does not advocate the use of illegal substances but we do believe in the right of the individual to have free access to information and ideas.  Neither the host or the interviewee can be held liable for any information and/or data made available by The Tao Of Self Confidence podcast/website/newsletter and/or social media.) Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Charito's episode, Charito's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Aileen Xu is a YouTuber and the podcast host of The Lavendaire Lifestyle.  She also created the blog called Lavendaire which is a blog about personal growth and lifestyle design.  In her blog, she shares weekly knowledge and inspiration on becoming your best self and creating your dream life.  Aileen is also an artist of life which is someone who owns her power to envision and create her dream life.  To her, life is an art, the ultimate form of self expression. With this freedom, she believes you can set out to create a life unique to you, one that you absolutely loves. Aileen shares how she was able to come out of her shell to express her true self and create The Lavendaire Lifestyle as a way to help and inspire others create their life by design.  Check out her episode to listen to her story. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Aileen's episode, Aileen's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Tiffany Sorya is a modern educator with a new twist and the owner of Novel Education Group.  She believes in having an open and flexible teaching schedule so that her students can focus more on exploring their hobbies and passion.  Her unconventional teaching philosophies which is has transformed the homeschooling and tutoring programs across Southern California.  She has tutored some of the biggest names in the industry such as Kendall and Kylie Jenner who were able to explore their passions while still receiving an education. Tiffany shares how love for education and how she was able to focus on becoming the powerful educator that she is today.  She also discusses what happens when you take out expectations of learning something new. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Tiffany's episode, Tiffany's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Cielo Superticioso is a cancer blogger and advocate.  She was diagnosed with a rare cancer called Sarcoma.  She started a cancer blog called The Cancer Voice where she aims to make the cancer voice heard in Asia, especially in Vietnam and to strengthen the education of cancer.  Cielo is also a community organizer for Filipinos in Vietnam Support Group where  she focuses on building social organizations, expanding their membership base, raising questions or alternatives, developing sound organizing strategies, recruiting leadership, assisting with fundraising, running member meetings, and facilitating training sessions.  Prior to that she was teacher for 10 years. Cielo shares what her life was like when she first heard she was diagnosed with this rare cancer and how she is able to come out of it to be the cancer warrior that she is today.  She also shares her tips that you can use in your own journey to self confidence. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Cielo's episode, Cielo's website,