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Meet Goldie Chan

Goldie Chan is a creative, keynote speaker, author and cancer survivor. She has nearly half a million followers and was named the "Oprah of LinkedIn" by Huffington Post and her creative video channel of nearly 100k followers won LinkedIn Top Voice. Goldie also founded Warm Robots, an award-winning social media strategy and creative agency based in Los Angeles with global clients and previously was a Sr. Contributor at Forbes where her internationally-recognized column received nearly 10M views and she was named Journalist Of the Year in 2024. Her book, “Personal Branding for Introverts” through Basic Venture (Hachette Book Group) comes out in October 2025, writes for Archie Comics and has been featured as a fresh voice in The New York Times, CNN, Fast Company and more and is based in sunny Los Angeles.

Goldie shares her journey of how being a confident introvert has led her to living life on her terms.  She shares tips on how she was able to create a huge platform to get to where she is today.  Tune into her episode to listen to her story.

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Samorn Selim is the daughter of Lao refugees, a first-generation college graduate, and a recovering workaholic perfectionist who has been burnt out many times in her career. As the Founder of Career Unicorns® – Spark Your Joy®, host of the Career Unicorns® – Spark Your Joy® Podcast, and former Director of Employer Outreach at Berkeley Law, Samorn has coached over 1,000 women, BIPOC, and first-generation professionals to land their dream jobs, negotiate well-deserved promotions and raises, and create sustainable and thriving careers. Combining career expertise with cultural competency, Samorn has been featured as a trusted career expert by Forbes, Harvard Business Review, and Mental Health America, and served as a Board Member of the American Bar Association Career Center. Samorn is a sought-after speaker who has presented at Google, Wilson Sonsini, and UC Berkeley on topics including building your signature personal brand, conquering imposter syndrome, and sponsoring women of color and first-generation professionals. Drawing on her lived experience and 10+ years of researching and practicing strategies, Samorn has written two bestselling books that reached #1 new releases to help others who have faced similar challenges:

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Meet Kate Hancock

Kate Hancock is a self-made serial entrepreneur, investor, author and keynote speaker. She is recognized as one of the Top 100 Women of the Future and dubbed as a trailblazer of tech by Forbes Magazine in their “Trailblazers of Tech: 6 Women Leaders Shaping the Future.” Kate started with just $20 and scaled her first company to over a million dollars in revenue within its first year—reaching $20 million after a few years. As a Harvard Business School speaker and advisory board member for tech projects, she is a true pioneer in entrepreneurship. Kate is also the founder of the Global AI Council, has a book launching in December 2025 called Unlimited Possibilities and the proud mom of two amazing boys.

Kate opens up about her journey into entrepreneurship and the powerful realization that taking action unlocked limitless possibilities. She also shares practical tips to support you on your own path.

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Meet Gina Romero

Gina Romero is a serial entrepreneur who openly shares that she’s failed in business multiple times since the age of 16—not out of pride, but because she believes failure is a powerful driver of growth and success. That mindset has shaped her mission: to help others succeed, especially women, through community, entrepreneurship, and technology.  She is the Founder and Head of Special Projects at Connected Women, a high-growth services company delivering AI and digital task outsourcing solutions. With the tagline “Bringing Opportunities Home,” Connected Women empowers Filipino women through socially responsible online work and is building the inclusive workplace of the future by scaling women’s participation in tech.  Under her leadership, Connected Women has gained international recognition for its impact in inclusive innovation, the future of work, e-employment, and women’s empowerment. She is also a recipient of the TOWNS Award (The Outstanding Women in the Nation’s Service)—a national honor given to women who demonstrate exceptional commitment, leadership, and positive impact on society.

Gina shares her unconventional upbringing and her story for starting Connected Women.  She also shares her tips on self-confidence that you can use in your own journey.  Enjoy listening to Gina's story.

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Meet Misa Chien

Misa Chien is the founder of The Authentic Asian, an AAPI Female Leadership Community, to help AAPI Female Founders and C-Levels feel less alone and more connected.  Misa's exceptional leadership and entrepreneurial style have propelled her into high demand as a speaker, podcast host, television personality, and has even earned her the distinction of being ranked as the 23rd most viewed woman on LinkedIn worldwide and #1 most viewed Asian American woman nationwide with 16 million+ views per month.  Her past speaking clients include Harvard Business School, UCLA, USC, and University of Washington. She has been featured in Inc. Magazine 30 under 30 entrepreneurs, Forbes Women to Watch, LinkedIn Top Voices, and as a serial entrepreneur on the Food Network’s Great Food Truck Race embarrassing herself in front of over 60 million viewers worldwide.  Misa was also recently named  Inc. Magazine's 2025 Female Founders 500, a list of the most creative and inspiring female leaders in America.

Misa shares her journey of how she started The Authentic Asian and why she is so passionate about uplifting the voices of Asian women.  She also shares some personal branding and confidence tips along the way.  Tune into her episode to listen to her full story.

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Meet Tam R. Luc

Tam R. Luc is the Founder of the Women Who BossUp Book series.  In January 2018, Tam published her first book, "A Woman’s Side Hustle," marking the beginning of her six-figure success and inspiring many women to pursue entrepreneurial dreams.  In 2019, Tam organized international retreats to help women write and produce their own books, broadening her influence by empowering others through storytelling and publishing.  In June 2019, DelucsLife Media LLC. became the corporate name DBA Women With Vision International and was officially incorporated, facilitating greater organizational growth and commitment to helping women achieve their publishing goals and build personal brands.  In March 2020, The project "Women Who BossUp" Movement was launched, bringing together ambitious women to share their success stories and strategies. This move proved to be a success and to date has produced 14 books, over 200 authors and multiple International Bestselling book projects.  By 2024, Women With Vision International membership was initiated to enhance its reach, providing more resources and opportunities for women to grow and succeed.  Today, Women With Vision International are dedicated to inspiring, educating, and supporting women in achieving their dreams. The commitment to empowering women and fostering a supportive community remains steadfast.

Tam opens up about the pivotal moment that empowered her to level up in her own journey. She also reveals how, after 17 years of pursuing entrepreneurship, she finally achieved her breakthrough. Tune in to the full episode to hear Tam’s inspiring story!

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Meet Selena Rezvani

Selena Rezvani is a recognized author, speaker, and consultant on leadership. Her newest book, the instant Wall Street Journal bestseller, Quick Confidence was born out of a viral newsletter she started in 2020, to help people build their confidence through small actions.  Selena is also the author of the bestseller, Pushback: How Smart Women Ask — and Stand Up — for What They Want, which focuses on the unmatched power of negotiation skills in women's career advancement, and was recognized with an Axiom Business Book Award. Selena's first book, The Next Generation of Women Leaders, was published in 2009.  Having amassed over 500,000 followers on social media, Selena creates daily video content on leadership and has been recognized by The Washington Post, Bloomberg, as a LinkedIn Top Voice and as a 'Fast Company top career creator'. Her experience and success in the leadership arena make Rezvani a frequent resource for news media and an in-demand business speaker. She has been quoted, interviewed, and profiled by CareerBuilder, The Wall Street Journal, Oprah.com, The LA Times, Marie Claire, NBC television, and ABC television.

Selena shares the importance of being an advocate for yourself and how she does that in her own career.  She also shares tips that can help you in your own journey to self-confidence.  Tune in to listen to your episode.

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Meet Sohee Jun

Sohee Jun, Ph.D. is a premier leadership coach with 20+ years history working with highly ambitious and successful female leaders.  A sought-after and recognized top executive coach who works with high achieving women, keynote speaker, and active contributor to Forbes Coaches Council, Sohee has more than two decades of experience in the corporate world.  She’s been where you are: a former corporate leader and an expert in managing diverse team, a high achieving and ambitious mom of 3 with big visions and goals and a top leadership coach who brings her lived experience to empower women to be their most authentic, integrated selves in today’s dynamic landscape.  Through her guidance, clients overcome impostor syndrome, silence their inner critics, build core confidence and uplevel their presence and beat burnout to tackle workplace challenges head-on.  She has worked with some of the world’s most admired Fortune 500 companies in a variety of high-powered industries. She holds a Ph.D. and Masters in Organizational Psychology and multiple leadership certifications.

Sohee shares how she was able to embody the confidence to become that leader that she is today while helping other women step into their power.  Tune into her episode to listen to her story and wisdom.

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When the tables turn: From interviewer to interviewee! I had the pleasure of being a guest on the Sweet But Fearless podcast, where host Mary Sullivan asked me all about overcoming fears to build unshakable confidence. I’m excited to share this inspiring conversation with you as today’s episode marks the final one for 2024. But don’t worry—we’ll be back on January 7, 2025, with a brand-new guest and her journey to confidence. Tune in and enjoy! Click here to listen to the full episode - https://thetaoofselfconfidence.simplecast.com/episodes/sheena-yap-chan1

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Meet Wendy Kim

Wendy Kim is an international best-selling author of the book: Beyond Blending In: An Immigrant Daughter's Guide to Overcoming Cultural Bonds for a Life of Authenticity and Abundance, public speaker and certified diversity, equity and inclusion educator. She works with Fortune 500 companies to support people from underrepresented groups to make their voices heard, take up space and be leaders in their organizations. In her work across different organizations, Wendy has found that one of the most underutilized resources is leadership across underrepresented groups. To address this, Wendy has created the VOICE Framework, to support people from underrepresented groups to have greater influence and impact, making a difference to themselves, their teams and organizations.

Wendy shares how writing her book, Beyond Blending In, led her to her purpose to create a positive impact on others while having the confidence to step into her greatness.  Tune into the episode to listen to her story.

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Meet Amy Au

Amy Au is the founder of Innovate You.  As an executive leadership coach, she radiates inspiring transformation with energizing connections. Amy empowers women in tech leaders and professionals by evoking their innate creativity and unlocking their innovative thinking pathways to seize opportunities, focus and take actions to turn their aspirations to accomplishments faster and be fulfilled in life. Transforming their lives and creating more positive impact to those around them for a brighter future.  Before her coaching journey, her role as an IT leader at Nestlé equipped her with insights into the unique challenges and opportunities in the technology-driven corporate world. This experience, combined with her expertise in human-centric design and innovative thinking, forms the foundation of Amy's coaching approach.

Amy shares her story of how she was able to transition from a corporate job to starting her coaching business Innovate You.  She also shares tips that can help you in your confidence journey.  Tune into the episode to listen to Amy's inspiring story.

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Meet Rechie Valdez

Rechie Valdez is the Minister of Small Business for the Government of Canada.  She was elected as the Member of Parliament for Mississauga—Streetsville in 2021. She has been a member of various parliamentary committees and associations, including the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs, the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association, as well as the Chair of the Canada-Philippines Parliamentary Friendship Group.  Minister Valdez is a Canadian entrepreneur, television personality, and community advocate. She is the first Filipino-Canadian woman elected as a Member of Parliament and appointed to Cabinet, and is committed to ensuring the diverse voices of her community are heard. Before entering politics, Minister Valdez owned and operated a small business, and dedicated herself to growing her online business avenues. She was also the host of a television show that shares the stories of entrepreneurs, creators, and artists.  Prior to that, she worked in corporate banking for 15 years, where she developed her expertise in change management and strategic initiatives. Drawing on her longstanding advocacy, Minister Valdez also sponsored the National Women’s Entrepreneurship Act in 2022.

Rechie shares her inspiring story of how she made herstory by becoming the first Filipina to be elected as a Member of Parliament in Canada.  She also shares her passion to empower more women in entrepreneurship succeed with the policies she has created since being in office.  This is an episode you definitely want to tune in to be inspired to forge your own path.

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Meet Rechie Valdez

Rechie Valdez is the Minister of Small Business for the Government of Canada.  She was elected as the Member of Parliament for Mississauga—Streetsville in 2021. She has been a member of various parliamentary committees and associations, including the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs, the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association, as well as the Chair of the Canada-Philippines Parliamentary Friendship Group.  Minister Valdez is a Canadian entrepreneur, television personality, and community advocate. She is the first Filipino-Canadian woman elected as a Member of Parliament and appointed to Cabinet, and is committed to ensuring the diverse voices of her community are heard. Before entering politics, Minister Valdez owned and operated a small business, and dedicated herself to growing her online business avenues. She was also the host of a television show that shares the stories of entrepreneurs, creators, and artists.  Prior to that, she worked in corporate banking for 15 years, where she developed her expertise in change management and strategic initiatives. Drawing on her longstanding advocacy, Minister Valdez also sponsored the National Women’s Entrepreneurship Act in 2022.

Rechie shares her inspiring story of how she made herstory by becoming the first Filipina to be elected as a Member of Parliament in Canada.  She also shares her passion to empower more women in entrepreneurship succeed with the policies she has created since being in office.  This is an episode you definitely want to tune in to be inspired to forge your own path.

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Meet Vivian Young

Vivian Young is the Global Head Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs at JPMorganChase.  As the Global Head of Asian & Pacific Islander Affairs for JPMorgan Chase, Vivian leads a full-time, dedicated team focused on advancing equity and inclusion for the Asian and Pacific Islander community. The key focus areas include driving opportunity and progress through increased cultural understanding and collaboration, raising awareness about cultural identity and the challenges faced by underserved communities and supporting the API community globally through public advocacy, economic inclusion and community development.  

Vivian shares the importance of celebrating Filipino American History Month and how knowing that she was enough gave her the confidence to be the powerhouse woman that she is today.  Vivian is also part of the USPAACC WISE, a program intended for AAPI Women that would strategically address core issues and create lasting impact in their professional and personal lives, thus empowering and uplifting them in creating and choosing their own personal choices.

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Meet Carissa Begonia

Carissa Begonia is a Business Coach and LinkedIn Strategist for BIPOC entrepreneurs through company CONSCIOUSXCHANGE. She is particularly passionate about empowering underrepresented communities, particularly women of color to become successful entrepreneurs.  Carissa has extensive experience in corporate settings and has worked with several large companies, focusing on driving initiatives that improve diversity and inclusion. She is often involved in speaking engagements, workshops, and coaching sessions aimed at empowering leaders and building more inclusive workplaces.  In addition to her consulting work, Carissa Begonia is recognized for her advocacy and mentorship in support of women in leadership, particularly those from Asian and minority backgrounds. She collaborates with various organizations and platforms to share insights on topics like racial equity, leadership, and self-empowerment.

Carissa shares how taking imperfection action in her journey to entrepreneurship led her to become the powerhouse woman that she is today.  She also shares tips to help you in your journey to self-confidence.  

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Meet Diana YK Chan

Diana YK Chan is a renowned Business Growth Strategist, Personal Branding and Networking Expert.  She is also the first Asian Canadian woman to achieve LinkedIn Top Voice.  Diana helps her clients transition into business coaching and she is passionate about uncovering your unique strengths to help you stand out. As a super connector with a global network, Diana believes building and nurturing relationships unlocks new opportunities. Mer motto is "Your uniqueness is your edge, let’s turn it into success."

Diana shares what she did to learn to live life on her terms with true happiness and fulfillment.  She also shares how she was able to go from corporate to starting her own journey as well as sharing tips to help you in your journey.

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Hello Season 10 of The Tao of Self-Confidence

Meet Nicole Casperson

Nicole Casperson is a journalist, podcast host, and the founder of the media brand, Fintech Is Femme leading the charge to create an equitable and diverse industry. With over 60,000 industry professionals subscribing to her podcast and newsletter, Nicole has become a trusted source of news, insights, and analysis. Before Fintech Is Femme, Nicole was a finance reporter, covering different B2B niches, from housing and mortgages to auto finance and financial advice. In 2022, Nicole was named a Top Inspiring Female in Fintech by the group NYC Fintech Women. She’s also a finalist for Fintech Nexus Industry Awards as a 2023 DEI Trailblazer. Nicole has been named a Top Influencer in Financial Twitter by ETFtrends.com and featured in the LA Times and Nasdaq Trade Talks. She is asked to speak about fintech, diversity, community building, storytelling, and content creation at established events like Money 20/20, Empire Startups, Fintech Nexus, Fintech Meet Up, and Future Proof Festival. Nicole is also an author with her debut book with Wiley called Fintech Feminists: Increasing Inclusion, Redefining Innovation, and Changing the Future for Women Around the World that will be out on October 2024.

Nicole shares how learning to stop waiting for others to see her worth gave her the confidence to start Fintech is Femme and be the powerhouse woman that she is today in the fintech industry.

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Meet Breana Chan

Breana Chan is the Vice President and Global Supplier Diversity professional.  She isn't just a diversity champion; she's a proven business leader with a track record of turning passion into profit.  Her journey began in the dotcom boom, navigating the fast-paced world of Silicon Valley startups. This entrepreneurial spirit, coupled with her 30+ years of Procurement and Supplier Diversity experience across industries, fuels her approach to consulting and mentoring individuals and businesses. Breana believes diversity isn't just a box to tick; it's a strategic imperative for growth.  Featured in Winning Leadership by Two-Time Olympian Sherry Winn, Breana empowers businesses to unlock untapped talent pools, gain a competitive edge, and build cultures of inclusion and does so with a constant attitude of gratitude.

Breana shares the importance of learning to be okay with failure and how it was able to build her confidence to be the powerful women that she is today.  Breana is also part of USPAACC WISE, a program intended for AAPI Women that would strategically address core issues and create lasting impact in their professional and personal lives, thus empowering and uplifting them in creating and choosing their own personal choices.  This will be our last episode for the season and will be back for our new season on September 3, 2024.

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