The Tao Of Self Confidence With Sheena Yap Chan

Grace Gong is an entrepreneur and author of The Last Key To Success.  Her book is about entrepreneurship which includes stories from 21 founders, who were each on the Forbes 30 under 30 list. Each person talks about how they started their companies and what that experience was like for them. Grace is also passionate about tech and entertainment. Grace shares where she lack self confidence and how she is able to game up by taking consistent and persistent action on a daily basis.  In this episode, Grace will share her story along with her tips that you can use in your own journey to self confidence. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Grace's episode, Grace's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Joan Trinh Pham is an Artist, Modern Palmist and Hospice Palliative Nurse.  She brings her professional experience as a registered nurse specializing in end-of-lifecare to inform her hand reading practice. In this work Joan has observed the powerful and transformative impact of being able to face death, in all its forms, with honesty and openness. She facilitates gentle yet powerfully life-changing conversations about meaningfulness + vitality. Joan uses hand analysis as an unconventional tool to help others create powerfully authentic, fear-aware lives. Joan shares how burlesque helped her become the confident person that she is today.  Check out her episode to listen to her story. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Joan's episode, Joan's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Lisa Song Sutton, J.D., is a real estate investor and entrepreneur, holding ownership interests in several companies in the real estate, tech, retail and food & beverage industries, including Las Vegas' #1 alcohol-infused cupcake company called Sin City Cupcakes.  Lisa currently writes about entrepreneurship and business. Her work has been seen in Forbes, Inc. Magazine, Fast Company and other business publications. Lisa also sits on the executive boards for several companies including Gleaux Inc., formally BioGlow Tech, which has created the world’s first light emitting plant, and Youngry, an entrepreneurship media company. Lisa shares how starting her first business has helped her believed in herself that if she can succeed in one thing, then she can tackle anything else in life.  She also shares what she has done to build confidence and live the life that she has today. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Lisa's episode, Lisa's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Jerrica Escoto has been a spoken word performer for over a decade. She was on the 2010, 2013, and 2015 San Diego Slam Team and a finalist at the 2011 Women of the World Poetry Slam where she ranked 12th in the world that year. Jerrica has used her poetry to mentor youth and facilitate workshops for young women in community schools and juvenile hall. In 2014, she released her first book of poetry with fellow poet, Gill Sotu, entitled "How to Love Gods and Acrobats." Jerrica was bullied for who she was and thought she had to seek approval from others.  When she decided to stand tall and be proud of her true self, that is when she broke free from the opinion of others and decided to live her true self. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Jerrica's episode, Jerrica's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Sara Black is one of the country’s leading beauty and fashion photographers. In a male dominated industry, Sara’s feminine touch leaves a distinct mark. She is renowned for her fresh and arresting portraits of women.  Sara has since photographed countless models and celebrities for the country’s top prestigious magazines such as Mega, Meg, Metro, Chalk, Metro Working Mom, Metro Society, Maven, Star Studio, People Asia, Cosmo and many more. Sara shares how she is able to acknowledge and use her gifts to create a life she loves to live, have a successful career in photography and serve others for the greater good in the process.   Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Sara's episode, Sara's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Piya Bose is the founder of Girls on the Go Club.  Girls-on-the-Go Travel Club (GOTG) is a travel forum that takes women expedition cruising to Antarctica, go camping in Mongolia, leisurely drives through Europe's charming countryside, photographing the Northern Lights in the Arctic, trekking up to the Everest Base Camp, experiencing reverse magnetism at meteorite craters in Maharashtra, exploring ancient civilizations like the Indus Valley sites, under water sea diving in Bali, hot air ballooning at Angkor Wat, living with the head hunter tribes of Nagaland and much more. Piya shares her story and tips that can help you in your own journey to self confidence.  She shares what she did to be the girl on the go she is today to travel to exotic places and help others do the same. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Piya's episode, Piya's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Vinita Rashinkar is a health and wellness expert, spa specialist, writer, speaker, spiritual counsellor and healer. She derives satisfaction from helping people find happiness, get healthy and lead a meaningful life. She has studied principles of Ayurveda, yoga, meditation, chanting, chakras, stress management and spiritual counselling under various masters for the past 20 years. She is also the Founder and Managing Director of Amara Vedic Wellness GmbH, a Dusseldorf based company founded with the intention to bring the hidden aspects of Vedic knowledge to the common man, thereby promoting total wellness encompassing the body, mind and spirit. Vinita used to seek validation from others which did not help her confidence at all. In her episode, she will share how her own confidence was born to be the successful person that she is today and how you can apply it in your own journey to confidence. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Vinita's episode, Vinita's website, resources, gifts and so

Karen Lao is an IT Developer, a freelance photographer, digital content creator, Dallas Fitness Ambassador, and SWEAT contributor.  She likes to think of herself as a very technical person with a love for aesthetics. She alsos love travel, fitness, food, and coffee. When Karen isn't on a trip, she loves to find beauty in the little things around her at home. Karen used to be shy and quiet.  She was afraid to speak and pursue the things she wanted to do.  When she started surrounding herself with people who encouraged her to do and be more, that is when she had confidence to pursue what she wanted to do.  Tune into Karen's episode as she shares her story. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Karen's episode, Karen's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Sarah J. Wong is a Fashion Blogger, a Digital Influencer and a Fashion Design Student at The Chip & Shannon Wilson School of Design at KPU. Sarah lives in Vancouver, Canada. Aside from school, she loves to shop, blog, watch Netflix, and eats chocolate, chicken nuggets and bubble tea all day long. She also has a penchant for all things pink and marbled.  On her blog, Sarah shares anything that inspires her in hopes to inspire her readers and followers. Sarah used to do things that made other people happy which made herself unhappy.  A conversation with a friend made Sarah realized that the only person that can make her happy is herself, that is when she started turning her life around to be more confident and live a happy life on her terms. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Sarah's episode, Sarah's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Jenuine Love is an international model.  She specializes in glamour modelling who has traveled the world and been featured in numerous calendars and magazines. Jenuine has an amazing following of almost 2 million on different social media platforms. She is also a stand up comedian and improviser. Jenuine shares about wild lion confidence and how it has helped her to take action to live the life that she has today and also helping others do the same.  She also shares some tips and her truth that can help you in your own journey to self confidence. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Jenuine's episode, Jenuine's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Mariann Yip is a lifestyle blogger and girl boss from New York City.  She shares her experiences about growing up in NYC, see the city and other countries through the lens of her camera, and explore her style and outlook on fashion and women’s style.  Mariann has adopted the ‘I can do anything’ mentality, a walking speed of 50 mph and a love for events, fashion and art.  She also is a proud travel addict. Mariann used to compare herself to others which did not help her confidence at the time.  When Mariann learned to switch her mindset and focus on herself and her happiness, that is when her confidence level grew to live a more fulfilled life no matter what happens. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Mariann's episode, Mariann's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Joy Lin is the founder and career coach of Quarter Life Joy.  Her mission is to help others with the choice to take control of the transitions in their professional and personal lives. It is using the momentum of change to continually challenge and design a life on stronger foundations. Working with Joy can give you the habits, tools, and instincts needed for confident decision-making, now and in your lifetime. Joy used to feel powerless and never thought she was good enough.  She followed a linear path because she used to think that was the only way of living.  When she got honest with herself about the things she truly wanted to do in life, that is when Joy decided to live life on her own terms versus living life for others. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Joy's episode, Joy's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Luisa Zhou is a serial entrepreneur and online educator who teaches people how to turn their knowledge, education, or expertise into a six-figure plus business. She’s worked with hundreds of students, including health and business coaches, designers, copywriters, and consultants, and helped them launch businesses that generate anywhere from 30K to 100K in a matter of months. She has appeared in numerous online and print publications including Inc, Entrepreneur, and more. A graduate of Princeton University, Luisa majored in electrical engineering and minored in robotics. Before starting her own business, she worked as an International Space Station engineer for Boeing, a mobile payments start-up co-founder, and a digital advertising manager.  Luisa never used to think she had any value to give.  When she decided to start her coaching business, that is when she realized her own value and gave her the confidence to be the success that Luisa is today. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Luisa

Neeta Bhushan is a global educator, advocate of emotional health and mental wellbeing, and women's performance coach.  Her mission mission is to build a global community of progressive thinkers, doers, forward driving movers-and-shakers who are committed to integrating empathy-based solutions in their lives at home, in the office, and beyond. Neeta used to live life by the expectation with others.  She may have looked happy and successful on the outside but was dead on the inside.  One question from a friend helped her realized that she doesn't have to live life this way and decided to live life on her terms while helping other do the same. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Neeta's episode, Neeta's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Iris Van Kerckhove is the co-host and producer of Feast Meets West podcast where they interview with Asian food industry professionals in both New York City and in Hong Kong.  Food and journalism has been her passions and she has been able to combine both with her hit podcast show checking out the latest Asian food trends. Iris talk about how following her intuition has led her to live a life by design, do what she loves and increase her self confidence instead of trying to ignore it.  Check out her episode to listen to her story and tips that can help you in your own inner journey to self confidence. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Iris' episode, Iris' website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Sheila Joy is an intentional lifestyle blogger.  Her blog, In Search of Sheila, is an online community that focuses on purposeful blogging and intentional living.  Her mission is to help passionate women discover their purpose and build a blog with intention. Sheila used to worry about what other people thought of her and was too scared to put herself out there.  When she started to focus on herself and her happiness, that is when her confidence grew to be the person that she is today.  Check out her episode to listen to her story. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Sheila's episode, Sheila's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Ami Park is a actress, influencer, and an advocate for Asian American empowerment.  She also host on Korea Asian Media.  Ami has KCON which is Korea's largest convention and music festival in the world with over 76,000 participants, and also at the 2016 Unforgettable Gala at the Beverly Hilton.  In 2017, she will be filming for two films which are Plum, as Plum, and a korean exchange student in The Chicken Party. Ami shares what she struggled with in the past especially with seeing her own true beauty.  A trip to Korea made her realize what true beauty is to her which is being her authentic self and creating a positive impact on the world. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Ami's episode, Ami's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Maza is a Graphic designer, UX Designer, UI Designer and Streetwear Model. She also has a passion for social media, blogging and filming.  Creativity is embedded in her DNA since childhood. She uses her platform Hellomaza as a destination for her musings to showcase and praise the people that she has met along her creative journey.  Maza also wants to inspire you and/or challenge you to make change towards achieving your essential purpose. Maza shares about her struggles especially learning to be comfortable in her own skin instead of always covering up her imperfections.  Find out the one question from a friend that changed her perspective on what true beauty is. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Maza's episode, Maza's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Emily Wu Truong is an award-winning motivational speaker in Los Angeles, who works tirelessly to address the misconceptions of individuals who struggle with mental illness. As a suicide-attempt survivor diagnosed with depression and anxiety, she transformed her adversities into wisdom, inspiring others to face their fears and find value in their own life struggles. As a mental advocate, she uses her voice to advocate for children in communities of color whose voices are often under-represented. She also collaborates with other organizations to create safe spaces to encourage informative discussions on equipping community advocates with the resources they need to improve the quality of life in their communities. Emily suffered from low self esteem and didn't believe in herself.  She will share constantly pushing herself to step out of her comfort zone led her to be the successful motivational speaker that she is today. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Emily's episode, Emily's website, r

Jackie Boylhart is the host of The Art of Living podcast.  It is intended add a little fire to your soul and empower you to become an agent of good in this world. Topics include entrepreneurship, spirituality and sustainable living. Jackie has had her fair share of what is like to practice the art of living in her own terms versus constantly being defined by labels or academic degrees.  Check out Jackie's episode as she shares her story and tips to help you in your own journey of self confidence. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Jackie's episode, Jackie's website, resources, gifts and so much more.