The Tao Of Self Confidence With Sheena Yap Chan

Samantha Mariko is a model, blogger and DJ from Orange County, California, currently based in Tokyo, Japan.  After living in California for most of her life, she made the bold decision to move to Tokyo 5 years ago with the intention of starting her modeling career and has been here since.  She is currently a contributor for Cosmopolitan Japan, co-founder of La Fondue Tokyo, and former narrator for NHK World’s Kawaii International. She is Represented by DIVINE Models Japan. Samantha shares how certain moves that she made in her life such as moving to Japan helped her increase her confidence and live life in her own terms.  Check out her episode to listen to her story. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Samantha's episode, Samantha's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Chantal Umali is a Yoga Teacher and Business woman based in the Philippines. She began her yoga practice in late 2011 as an attempt to alleviate her mounting physical ailments. Little did she know that a simple home yoga practice would unravel into a miraculous journey towards weight loss, recovery from depression and a completely different lifestyle altogether. Chantal is a Yoga Alliance certified E-RYT 200 and has been sharing her passion for yoga by leading Beginner-friendly yoga classes since 2014. She lives in Manila with her daughter. Chantal shares how doing something for 21 days straight has helped her believe in herself and her capabilities.  Check out her episode to listen to her story. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Chantal's episode, Chantal's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Bonnie Factor is the Chief Strategist for eCFulfill which is a data science company where they can predict via data science if a product will sell in Amazon.  She has created workshops to educate Filipinos about cross border ecommerce and how it can help them.   The workshops has gained a lot of traction and is now being asked to create a series of workshops for different ecommerce avenues. Bonnie shares what her was like before she confidence and belief in herself.  She explains how the book called The Code of the Extraordinary Mind has helped see life and herself in a more positive light to be the powerhouse mompreneur she is today. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Bonnie's episode, Bonnie's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Joy Regullano is an actress and writer.  She went to double major in Theater/Performance Studies and Southeast Asian Studies at UC Berkeley.  Joy is a graduate of the improv programs at Upright Citizens Brigade, Second City Hollywood, and iO West and currently performs with several sketch and improv teams across town.  TV credits include Supernatural, Raising Hope, 90210 and Castle.  She is also an avid writer and a burgeoning Youtuber with the self-written viral video WHITE FETISH boasting over 1 million views. Joy shares how writing her first play gave her the confidence to pursue what she loves as a career versus what was expected of her.  Tune into her episode to listen to her story. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Joy's episode, Joy's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Tiffany Parra is 22 year old graduating senior from Cal Poly, SLO.  She currently has her own podcast called Work in Progress that highlights up-and-coming creators and the process of how they got started in their own endeavors.  Tiffany also manages and creates content for an Instagram community called @flexwithfood that combines fine cuisine and streetwear. In her free time, she enjoys working out, hiking, and further developing her projects. Tiffany shares how she constantly brings her confidence up by taking action on her passion projects such as her podcast and creating opportunities for herself as a strong independent woman. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Tiffany's episode, Tiffany's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

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.

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.

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 s

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 note

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 o

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.

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, res

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.

Janice Ho is the host of The Soul’s Work Podcast, a singer-songwriter, and writer. She is a former researcher in the criminal justice field. Originally from Toronto, she now resides in Vancouver, Canada.  As a young girl, she took piano and classical voice lessons and, as an adult, picked up the guitar and delved into songwriting. The Soul’s Work Podcast is Janice’s current creative passion project. On the show, Janice shares her personal experiences and learnings exploring her spiritual path, and draws on the insights of thought leaders around the world. She is also currently working on writing a book on this topic. Janice shares her story, her realizations about herself and how she learns to work inwardly to live the life that she lives today.  Check out her episode to listen to her story. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Janice's episode, Janice's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Kimchi Chow the first Asian Coach for Asian Women and Immigrants.  For Kimchi, the experience of growing up in Vietnam and then living for 40 years in America had left her feeling inauthentic and materialistic, unable to reconcile the cultures of East and West. She had to find a way to deal with the stress of balancing careers in high-tech, real estate investing, and running a family business while raising two children with her husband. She almost lost her marriage as she struggled to take care of all these priorities without forgetting herself. Seeing people she knew dealing with divorce, conflicts between parents and children, and even suicide, she knew she must become more flexible and open minded to protect herself, her family and her children. Through two decades of exploring and experimenting, she become more understanding of herself, more compassionate with those different than her, and recognized the crucial link between Wealth, Health, and Relationships. Now, she is devoting her time to coaching, tea

Jessica O'Reilly is a sex and relationship expert, keynote speaker, television personality and host of the Sex with Dr. Jess podcast. A sought-after speaker, Dr. Jess travels extensively to engage with audiences large and small. From couples’ retreats in the Caribbean to academic conferences in the Great White North, she puts clients and workshop participants at ease with her gentle humour, thorough subject knowledge and friendly disposition. Jessica shares her insights on what confidence is to her and what she does to keep on increasing it.  She also shares the one rule she goes by that helps her in journey to self confidence. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Jessica's episode, Jessica's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Laura Takahashi is a media producer who’s life long mission is to empower women.  She is also the founder of TAK.MEDIA which specializes in creating content using photography, video, design and more.  Laura along with her wife Jackie were competitors of The Amazing Race Canada Season Two where they were able to race around the world in an ultimate scavenger hunt where it was the first she came out to the world as a married lesbian. Laura shares how auditioning for The Amazing Race Canada has led her to be more confident in showing her true self along with showing her craft of creating amazing content to the world.  Check out her episode and listen to her story. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Laura's episode, Laura's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Chrisanna Yan is an award-winning gymnast and dancer who has trained and competed throughout North America. She was first recruited in summer camp for the competitive gymnastics program at the renowned Gymnastics Mississauga. She was recognized for her natural grace and elegance and has had floor routines that range from ballet, Spanish and jazz music which have given her a sense of versatility in her dancing today.  She has trained with top choreographers and worked with with Robin Antin, the creator of the Pussycat Dolls in Toronto. Chrisanna shares how going after for passion for dancing has led to believe in herself and realize she can conquer anything she sets her mind to.  She also shares her confidence tips that you can use in your own journey to self confidence. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Chrisanna's episode, Chrisanna's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Debbie Arcangeles is a travel blogger and podcaster.  Her passion for travel has led her to non-governmental organization in Central America, Asia and the Middle East.  She travels in remote areas all over the world as a photojournalist, teach art to toddlers, along with assisting renowned photographers and photo editors.  Debbie has also created The Offbeat Life podcast where she interviews fearless individuals who ditched the norm in order to live their best life and become location independent. Debbie shares how she is able to live an offbeat life and how you can use it in your own inner journey to self confidence. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Debbie's episode, Debbie's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Vanessa Qin is a product designer, lifestyle blogger and student.  She is currently a sophomore at the University of Southern California studying Arts, Technology, and the Business of Innovation.  Vanessa has interned for big companies such as Twitter and Tinder for product design.  She also loves visiting cafes to revisit her short-lived days as a barista, going to concerts and music festivals instead of doing cardio at the gym. Vanessa used to worry about her appearance since she thought she had to live upto the American beauty standards.  Find out how she was able to learn to love herself, be confident in being her true self and be okay with feeling the way she feels. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Vanessa's episode, Vanessa's website, resources, gifts and so much more.