The Tao of Self Confidence

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 out her episode to listen to her story. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Alice's episode, Alice's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

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, resources, gifts and so much more.

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, teaching and sharing with Asian women effective ways for them to communicate and relate with others so they feel respected, heard and understood, empowering them to create a life of power, freedom and choice. Kimchi she shares how she is able to live the life of an Asian woman in power versus living upto the expectation of others' approvals.  Check out her episode to listen to her story. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Kimchi's episode, Kimchi's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

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.

Ivy Chow is the founder of I.C. Movement Project.  I.C. Movement Project is a contemporary ballet company motivated to tell truths through the use of professional dancers, designers and artists. Led by Artistic Director and choreographer, Ivy Chow to join the ranks of female choreographic voices. Designed to be project based in the ever transient city of Washington, D.C. As an advocate for the voice of women in the arts, I.C. Movement Project takes advantage of being in the nation’s capital to transcend ideas into action.  The mission is to share and educate audiences on the empowering expression of dance that will enrich diverse audiences in the greater Washington, DC area. Ivy shares how the lack of female representation in the dance industry has led her to create her own movement to create equality in the industry. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Ivy's episode, Ivy's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Paget Kagy is an actress, singer and writer.  She has starred in CRIMINAL MINDS, SCANDAL, along with many short films and national commercials for brands like Google, Apple, AT&T, Toshiba/Intel, etc.  An LA native and UC Berkeley grad, she worked in digital marketing before deciding to pursue her passion in the arts.  Her latest project is creating, writing and producing a romantic comedy series called “Kat Loves LA” featuring Asian American actors as leads. Contributing positive representations of Asian Americans in the media has been one of her lifelong goals.  She is proud to produce and publish content that progresses these media portrayals while entertaining and engaging audiences, from all cultural backgrounds.  She is currently developing the script for a second season, and several other features. Paget shares how creating Kat Loves La has given her the courage to live her passions, be her true self and creating a positive representations for Asian Americans in the media. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Paget's episode, Paget's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Sarah Li Cain a financial storyteller who weaves practical tips and strategies into her work so that those trying to change their money mindset can see themselves in the starring role. She loves answering reader questions on her blog or opening up her struggles with money by revealing current experiments she's running.  Sarah is also the co-host of Beyond The Dollar podcast. Sarah used to have a negative relationship with money which ended up giving her the lack of self confidence.  Find out how she was able to overcome her past relationship with money to be the woman that she is today and also helping others in their own relationships with money. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Sarah's episode, Sarah's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Marie Claire Lim Moore is a Filipina-Canadian-American working mother and author of Amazon best sellers Don’t Forget the Soap and Don't Forget the Parsley.  After spending the early part of her childhood in Vancouver, Claire moved to New York City and attended the United Nations International School.  She went on to study at Yale, climb the corporate ladder at Citi and travel around the world.  She met her husband, Alex, while working in Sao Paulo, Brazil and they married in Manila, Philippines shortly before moving to Singapore where she managed the Global Client business for Citi in Asia.  Now based in Hong Kong, Claire is Mom to Carlos, Isabel and Sofia and Head of Visa Consulting and Analytics where she is focused on delivering client solutions in the fast-growing payments and fintech space. Marie Claire shares what her father advised her when she lacked self confidence in the beginning of her career that has helped her in her own journey to self confidence and be the powerful Asian woman that she is today.  Check out her episode to listen to her story. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Marie Claire's episode, Marie Claire's website, resources, gifts and so much more.