The Tao of Self Confidence

Deborah Kang is currently serving as a Career Counselor at the University of San Francisco. She was born and raised in Southern California, but when her family moved to Georgia, she followed along and finished her degree in Public Policy at Georgia State University. It was there that Deborah was pulled into the world of student affairs and career development. She obtained a graduate degree in college student affairs administration, and moved with her partner and dog to the Bay Area. With her experiences as a first-generation student and daughter of immigrants, Deborah has connected with students and peers who advocate for all marginalized communities. She has developed and participated in several workshops concerning diversity, and claims that her life’s mission is to redefine professionalism in a more inclusive way. When she’s not working, you can catch her walking her dog with her partner, dancing, practicing yoga or sewing. Deborah shares how she was able to reflect on what she has accomplished to gain the confidence that she has today.  She also shares tips that you can use on your own journey to self confidence. Also, this is the last episode for Season 3 and the new season will be back on September 3, 2018.  I really appreciate each and everyone of you for tuning into the podcast.  See you in September!  In the meantime, feel free to listen to past episodes. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Deborah's episode, Deborah's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Jen Shyu is a groundbreaking, multilingual vocalist, composer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, dancer, 2016 Doris Duke Artist, and was voted 2017 Downbeat Critics Poll Rising Star Female Vocalist.  She has produced seven albums as a leader, including the first female-led and vocalist-led album Pi Recordings has released, Synastry (Pi 2011), with co-bandleader and bassist Mark Dresser. Her critically acclaimed Sounds and Cries of the World (Pi 2015) landed on many best-of-2015 lists, including those of The New York Times, The Nation, and NPR. Her latest album Song of Silver Geese (Pi 2017) is receiving rave reviews and was also included on The New York Times’ Best Albums of 2017. Jen shares the events in her life that gave her the confidence to make her own music and be the successful person that she is today and inspiring others to do and be more. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Jen's episode, Jen's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Marsha Aizumi is an author, national speaker, educator and advocate for the LGBT community. She serves on the National Board of Directors for PFLAG and is on the Parents for Transgender Equality Council for HRC. Marsha is co-founder and current President of PFLAG San Gabriel Valley Asian Pacific Islander. She is author of Two Spirits, One Heart, a memoir that chronicles her journey from fear, shame and sadness to unconditional love and acceptance as she and a Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles Angel of Change Ally.ha has received honors from Congresswoman Judy Chu as a Community Activist, Logo TV as Trailblazer Parent for 2015 and a Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles Angel of Change Ally. Marsha shares how her transgender son helped her boost her own confidence and to live a more authentic life. She also shares tips on how you can live more authentically in your own life. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Marsha's episode, Marsha's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Vanessa Heussaff-Small is a visual merchandiser.  She leads her work the way she approaches her life. Travel enthusiast, sports fanatic, art buff and dedicated professional in every new endeavor. Having grown up in a multicultural setting and continuously evolving in an international community, she has set herself apart with her capacity to adapt and create in any given circumstances. Utilizing all her experiences, she combines a keen intuition and a never failing hunger for knowledge to design concepts which hold brand recognition in the highest regard. Geared with her endless imagination and global understanding, she will prove to be a sure asset in any challenging situation. Vanessa shares a moment in her career that gave her the confidence boost and realize she is capable of doing anything she sets her mind to.  She also shares her one tip to her you in your own journey to self confidence. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Vanessa's episode, Vanessa's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Nicole Andersson is a blogger, blogger and host in South East Asia who rose to fame with her self-titled blog. She frequently posts photos of her fashion and travels on Instagram where she has attracted more than 310,000 followers.  Nicole also talks about the importance of confidence to her following because staying true to one's self is an absolute must. Nicole shares the advice of father gave her when she faces moments of rejection which is to dust it off and keep trying.  This mentality has given her the confidence to keep moving forward in her career and be the success that she is today.  Check out her episode to listen to her story. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Nicole's episode, Nicole's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Adrienne Tan is the co-founder of Brainmates.  Everyday, Brainmates helps clients build products customers love through Product Management Training, Consulting Services, Events and Career Development programs.With m,ore than 20 years building Products, you can ask Adrienne about customer research, or reviewing Product Management process and structure.  Since its inception in 2004, Adrienne and her team has enjoyed growing a business organically, consulting to a diverse client base and nurturing the Product Management profession in Australia. Adrienne shares the questions she asks herself to face her own fears by leaving her corporate job to pursue a successful consulting business.  She also shares tips that can help you in your journey to self confidence. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Adrienne's episode, Adrienne's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Marie Hsiao, also known as Mree, is a Portland based experimental folk artist whose music has drawn the attention of music industry professionals including Grammy Award Winning Artist Bon Iver (Justin Vernon), who shared several of her music videos with his fans and followers. She is a skilled multi-instrumentalist who not only records and produces her own music but films and edits her music videos with stunning visual results. She has released three independent albums to critical acclaim and her music has been featured in numerous national TV shows and ad campaigns.  She began her career performing cover songs on YouTube helping gain her several million video views and tens of thousands of subscribers and Facebook fans worldwide. In 2011, she successfully crossed over to an original artist releasing her self-produced, full length, debut album entitled, Grow. The album debuted at #18 on the iTunes Singer/Songwriter Chart and several of her singles have charted on the Top 10 of Amazon.com. Now, Mree has come full circle and her original songs are being covered regularly by a wide array of YouTube artists. Marie shares what it was like when she decided to use her voice through her music at a middle school talent show and how it was able to build her confidence to pursue her true calling by becoming a successful music artist.   Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Marie's episode, Marie's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Elizabeth Asai, also known as Liz, is the CEO and co-founder of 3Derm Systems, Inc.  3Derm is a cost-effective skin imaging system that allows any user to take clinical-quality 3D images of concerning skin lesions and upload them instantly for review by a dermatologist.  The company implements their technology within fee-for-value health systems as a triage system, allowing primary care physicians to use our handheld imager in their clinics and send images via cloud to in-network dermatologists, ensuring those with alarming conditions are seen as soon as possible, while reducing spending on unnecessary appointments. Elizabeth shares how having a different perspective on confidence has allowed her to take action in creating her successful company and is continuously moving on to bigger and better stages in her life. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Elizabeth's episode, Elizabeth's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Kristin Calabria is a theater artist and fitness professional hailing from the suburbs of Philadelphia. Kristin has always been a performer; she has been cultivating her skills as a musician (oboe, ukulele, guitar, and singing), actor, and writer from a young age. She graduated from Boston University's College of the Fine Arts and Prague Film School with a BFA in Acting. While in Boston, she had the pleasure of working with Company One as an Education Associate and helped to further develop the summer theater program for high school students. Since moving to NYC, she has starred in The Café Collections, the devised piece The Consensus Project, and the webseries Not So Common Sense and Middle SchooLOL. Kristin is a yoga and fitness instructor who believes in cultivating a strong sense of authentic self through movement and breath. Recently, Kristin developed her own class, the UPrise Flow. She also created a yoga program for high school students. Kristin actively teaches group classes and private sessions in NYC. Kristin shares what life was like for her before and how making the decision to show up as her true self has helped her gain confidence in herself to live the life that she has today.  She also shares her tip that can help you in your own journey to self confidence. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Kristin's episode, Kristin's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Meenakshi Ramamurthy is a comedy writer/director from South Texas and that means she’s one of the few Indian people who can tell you where to get a good taco. She is also the creator of The Fob and I, a popular web series about two Indians that are different. She is a Radio-Television-Film graduate of the University of Texas and a recent graduate of USC’s M.F.A Production program. She is a recipient of the James Bridges Directing Scholarship and the Jack Oakie Scholarship in Honor of Lisa Kudrow. Meena looks forward to making a career out of making people laugh, telling culturally relevant stories, and eating too much ice cream. Meenakshi shares what her definition of success means to her, when she felt success and how her feeling of success has been able to help her live her dreams as being a comedy director/writer. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Meenakshi's episode, Meenakshi's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Sarah Chen is the cofounder of Lean In Malaysia and venture investor.  She invests in and nurtures innovative technologies via an innovation and ventures arm in one of Asia’s largest multinational conglomerates.  As the co-Founder of Lean In Malaysia, she has created the #leanin movement in Asia which a platform to educate, enable and empower women to harness their full potential.  Sarah is also a media personality (professional moderator and presenter) particularly focused in the sphere of Women and Business. Sarah shares her story of how Lean In Malaysia was created and realize in order to create a movement of Asian women build a better life, she would have to choose to go big or go home.  She also shares tips to help you in your own journey to self confidence. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Sarah's episode, Sarah's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Leza Parker is a mompreneur who is obsessed with business and entrepreneurship. If she is not lecturing at some universities, she would be answering business questions from the public via videos or blogging. She is about on the Board of Advisors for TiENPAY, a global financial firm and INSEADers. She runs as CEO of a technological firm, SC Beauty Network Pte Ltd that scaled across 17 countries globally. She authored several books, and appeared in multiple platforms of media. She has spoken at private events, universities and leading empowering women campaign.   Leza is a single mother of three children (homeschooled) and writes parenting blog as well to inspire the love of motherhood and entrepreneurship among mothers. A philanthropist, her charity organization conducts charity drives monthly. Leza shares how she went from a shy and timid stay at home mom with three kids to becoming a successful mompreneur by speaking on stages, having multiple companies and creating a positive impact in the world for other women.   Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Leza's episode, Leza's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Carmelia Ray is an internationally acclaimed matchmaker for high achieving men and the quality women they’re searching for. She’s also a renowned TV personality from Mom Vs. Matchmaker, The Real Housewives Of Toronto, and A User’s Guide to Cheating Death (Fall 2018).  With decades of experience and a tireless enthusiasm for online dating and matchmaking, Carmelia has established herself as the go-to attraction expert when elite singles are ready to find, attract, and connect with Mr. or Ms. Right. In her career, she has helped over 7,000 clients and interviewed over 65,000 singles on the issues, challenges, and successes of how to date, mate, and relate. Carmelia shares how finding her passion fuelled her confidence to serve others in a positive way and be the best version of herself for her children.  She also shares tips that you can also use in your own journey of self confidence. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Carmelia's episode, Carmelia's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Nastasha Alli is the host and producer of Exploring Filipino Kitchens podcast.  On the podcast she talks with chefs, home cooks, food producers and book authors (among others!) about Filipino food such as how they cook it, source it, and share it with friends and family.  It combines her love of storytelling and Filipino food culture. Nastasha shares how her love and passion for exploring Filipino cuisines have given her the confidence to pursue it further through her writing and through her podcast.  She also shares tips on self confidence that you can use in your own journey to self confidence. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Nastasha's episode, Nastasha's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Theresa Shan is the founder of Madana Yoga and the co-founder of Soulscape.  She is trained in a wide array of yoga forms such as, Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Hot, Universal and Pre-Natal to name a few. But her passion is in creating balance in the body, physically, mentally and emotionally. "You need to look at your starting point to determine what is right for you, there is no one size fits all". Theresa shares how she was able to charge of her life by putting herself first and rediscovered her confidence along the way.  She also shares tips that you can use on your own journey to self confidence. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Theresa's episode, Theresa's website, resources, gifts and so much more.