The Tao of Self Confidence

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 taking a sabbatical allowed her to focus on her true passion and her true self along with having the confidence to become an entrepreneur. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Ai's episode, Ai's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

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 are her ultimate mission! Ikumi shares how showing her imperfect self allows her to live her authentic self and gain true confidence in the process.  Check out Ikumi's episode to listen to her story. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Ikumi's episode, Ikumi's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

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 communities and culture through the power of Television, Film and New Media. She is the host and producer of Asian Voices, the only TV show in English on cable TV networks featuring Asian culture, community, business, lifestyle and entertainment in Southern California. Cathlyn shares how she always knew she was born for a reason and decided to live a life of passion and purpose to inspire others.  She also shares tips that can help you in your own journey to self confidence. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Cathlyn's episode, Cathlyn's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

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 passionate about what she does and hopes to inspire others to live a healthy lifestyle and achieve their goals. Katie shares how she was able to go out and create the lifestyle she has as she continuously challenges herself for the better and helping others do the same.  Check out her episode to listen to her story. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Katie's episode, Katie's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

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 and how its benefited her in all aspects of her life. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Natasha's episode, Natasha's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

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 notes of Carolyn's episode, Carolyn's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

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.