The Tao Of Self Confidence With Sheena Yap Chan

Chie Tamada is a lettering artist based in San Francisco who enjoys being creative and active.  She also works in the tech industry.  She believes there’s a creator and athlete in all of us, and flexing your creative and physical muscles can lead to a happier and healthier life.  Chie illustrates uplifting messages to spread positivity, promote active living, and encourage others to get creative.  She loves drawing and studying letterforms and she spends most of her life thinking about how she can apply her lettering to a new medium to make it unique and memorable. Chie used to think that her voice never mattered and would keep it to herself.  She shares how she was able to build her confidence when she realized that being authentic is valuable.  Check out her episode to listen to her story. Check out https://thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Chie's episode, Chie's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Miss Casey Carter is a media personality.   A socialite, supporter and hustler by nature, Miss Casey Carter has been on a self-made journey since 2009 after turning her passion for music, events and celebrities into a blog and brand. Working on getting her platform to a larger scale, Casey secured interviews with the biggest artist in the game during the earlier part of their careers including Waka Flocka, DJ Drama, Curren$y and more. Moving forward, she launched an independent music website called TheBlowUp.co in 2015, but laid to rest in 2018. (RIP!) Continuing her passion in supporting artist and creatives, she is now the host of “The Glow Up”, a weekly podcast highlighting art and entrepreneurship, as well as “Miss Casey Carter’s Tea of the Week”, which focuses on her love for all things entertainment and spotlights artist within the NW and beyond. Casey is also the host of KUBE 93.3’s “The Come Up”, which is home to new and local music in the NW.  Casey also continues to work on event production for conc

Aimée Suen is certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, author, recipe developer, designer, photographer and podcaster.  Her blog, Small Eats, started in 2013 as a way to share her mostly plant-based recipes and show her friends and family that healthy eating could be tasty after she gained weight in college. It was a creative outlet that gave her purpose and joy. The “small” at the time came from the need to get smaller, the fact that she is small in height, she is under 5 feet tall, smaller portions and the fact that she just cooked for her and her partner.  She also has a podcast called Small Steps which dives deeper into specific topics around health, wellness and the amazing people making a difference and empowering others. Aimée shares how connecting the dots helped her realized her true self to be the woman that she is today.  She also shares tips that can help you in your own journey to self confidence. Check out https://thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Aimée's episode, Aimée's websit

Raye Zaragoza (pronounced ray zay-rah-GO-zah) is an award-winning singer/songwriter who carries an acoustic guitar and a message. Her quiet yet powerful song “In the River,” written in response to the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline near the Standing Rock Sioux reservation in North Dakota, garnered half a million video views, national media coverage, and a Global Music Award and Honesty Oscar. Her forthcoming sophomore LP recorded with Tucker Martine (The Decemberists, First Aid Kit) will be released in 2020.  Raye’s debut album, Fight For You (independent, 2017), displays her compassion, dedication to justice and equality for all, and keen eye for the seemingly small daily moments that become our most meaningful memories.  Raye performs her music all over the United States and Europe. Her music has been featured on Billboard, Popmatters, Earmilk, Democracy Now! and on numerous lists of the best modern-day protest songs, including those by Paste Magazine, What Culture, and Overblown. She has also p

Jen Shin is a certified Reiki Master, a Beyond Quantum Healing practitioner, host of Your Soul is Knocking podcast, spiritual seeker, lover of truth and student of the universe.  Her passion is to speak her truth and help people heal from within so that they can find their soul's purpose.  She enjoys spending time with her family, cuddling with her animals, going to Disneyland, dancing and letting loose, curling up with a good book, binging on tv shows, working with beautiful crystals, blending delicious scented essential oils and gazing at the sun and the ocean.  If she wasn't living in beautiful Southern California, it would definitely be Hawaii. Jen shares what she struggled with and how she was able to build her confidence by realizing that it starts with her.  She also shares tips that can help you in your own journey to self confidence. Check out https://thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Jen's episode, Jen's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Kim Bao is a life coach with a background in commercial finance.  She helps overachievers discover fulfillment, and consult businesses in making their next dollar.  Her philosophy is that being the best is great, creating and nurturing a healthy community is even better.  Her work is about having honest, authentic, conversations and leveraging it to ignite change.  Kim is also the host of Trauma to Triumph podcast where she interviews everyday superstars about how they make their mark despite the trauma they've faced. Kim shares how she realized that she was more than enough as her true self to be the confident woman that she is today.  She also shares her tips that can help you in your own journey to self confidence. Check out https://thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Kim's episode, Kim's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Reneé Dominique is a 21 year old international singer, artist and Youtube creator from the Philippines walking down your street, with either a guitar or ukulele, and two dancing feet.  She is known for her music and beautifully created videos on YouTube, that features her unique singing voice, her ukulele and style in covering the classic music of the Beatles, Carpenters, other hits and her Original Songs. Her talent in music gives her more than 124 Million views on songs that inspired and touched the hearts of people of all ages.  She has 1 million subscribers on YouTube and counting throughout Asia, America, Europe and many parts of the world. Reneé Dominique is a 21 year old international singer, artist and Youtube creator from the Philippines walking down your street, with either a guitar or ukulele, and two dancing feet.  She is known for her music and beautifully created videos on YouTube, that features her unique singing voice, her ukulele and style in covering the classic music of the Beatles, Carpent

Sonal Dave is an award winning Public Speaking Coach.  Sonal Dave has led an exciting and eclectic career and is now bringing her passions together as one of the top Public Speaking Coaches. Sonal is also one of the top Asian Female Toastmasters and Award Winning Celebrants in the UK for weddings, corporate events and life events for all faiths, diversity and equality.  Sonal Dave has been flagged as a ‘name to know’ in the events industry. Although as a business she is fairly new, she has already won the hearts of many, won awards and been featured in many publications.  Daring to follow her dreams at the age of 50, despite setbacks, health issues and workplace bullying -Sonal now hopes to help women break down barriers and open doors to show them that they too have the opportunity to be different and do what they are truly passionate about. Sonal shares about her struggles growing up and how it affected her confidence.  She also shares how she was able to find her calling to public speaking. Check out ht

Angel Pai is an actor, TV host, model, humanitarian and jewelry designer. Angel Pai was born in Taipei, Taiwan and moved to New York City at the age of six. She was a competitive martial artist in Taekwondo throughout her teenage years and has won eight gold medals in national championships. Her athleticism was showcased worldwide in GNC campaigns two years in a row, 2010 and 2011. She also trained in fencing and archery. As a fine artist, she began exhibiting oil paintings at age nine, having won numerous art awards, and while attending the prestigious Stuyvesant high school in New York City, was chosen to exhibit in association with the Museum of Modern Art.  She studied medicine at a young age and was on her path to becoming a neurosurgeon when she was discovered for her dynamic personality after walking in a runway show. She was offered a job on the spot to host for InTheMix, interviewing celebrities on the red carpet. She moved on to host segments for MTV- IGGY and the Travel Channel.  As a fashion model

Sophie Cheung is a photographer, filmmaker and designer.  Sophie Cheung Visuals is a creative studio inspired by cinema and global culture. Our projects have appeared in numerous print and online magazines, including Vogue’s PhotoVogue “Best Of” feature. Cheung has photographed and directed for prominent actors, musicians, and influencers including Jenn Im (Forbes Influencer 2017), Arden Cho. Originally trained in architecture in her native Hong Kong, the photographer recently earned her Master’s in Digital Photography from New York’s School of Visual Arts. Her first short film, The Dragon Dream, explores the academic pressures placed on Asian youth. Sophie shares how confidence is like a rollercoaster and no matter what circumstances she is in, it's all about how you feel about yourself on the inside is what will build the confidence to keep moving forward. Check out https://thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Sophie's episode, Sophie's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Hasara Lay is the founder of Catexplorer, a community, movement and lifestyle brand for people who explore the world with their cats. Yes, you heard right, there is a whole community of people who go exploring with their cats, from hiking, to kayaking, to bookstores and even to brunch.  Hasara has a background in Chemical Engineering and Marketing. She is also mum to 2 rescue cats, Lumos & Noxie. While training Lumos & Noxie to be catexplorers she noticed a gap in the market and created Catexplorer to fill that gap. Catexplorer has since provided a sense of belonging & support to so many people around the world, who explore with their cats. Hasara shares how she decided to do something for herself instead of always doing what is expected of her.  This led to creating her love for catexploring into a full time business and building her confidence along the way. Check out https://thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Hasara's episode, Hasara's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Seonkyoung Longest is the Asian Cuisine Queen.  She was born and raised in South Korea and living in U.S since March of 2009.  She has been recognized by multiple world chefs for her talent, skill and quality.  She was a competitor for of Fox's "MasterChef Season 4" and the winner of Food Network's "Restaurant Express."  She launched her first restaurant at The M Resort and Casino, Las Vegas in 2013.  Seonkyoung is also the founder of the internet cooking show "Asian at Home" and travelling show "Life in Korea" on YouTube. Seonkyoung shares how constantly reading Grant Cardone's book called "Be Obsessed or Be Average" helped her realized her capabilities and learn to trust herself more in the process.  She also shares her tips that can help you in your own journey to self confidence. Check out https://thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Seonkyoung's episode, Seonkyoung's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Kimi Liope aka King Klio is a naturally curious singer, traveller, and creative entrepreneur with a passion to find the most common sensical shortcuts to a better life in the modern world.  She was born in Manhattan but was raised mostly in San Francisco. She spent her summers in France with her grandparents while her parents worked. After high school, Kimi moved to Hawaii for a couple of years before going back to New York. Now, she is in LA but in the process of going bi-coastal. Kimi used to feel like she had to give herself to others which did not help with her confidence.  When she started to focus on herself and realize to give herself the love she deserves, that is when her confidence grew.  Check out her episode to listen to her story. Check out https://thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Kimi's episode, Kimi's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Liz Kleinrock is an Anti-Bias Educator and the founder of Teach and Transform.  She believes that an inclusive, equitable public education is the first step towards a solution to narrowing the opportunity gap in our country.  Liz believes that teaching our youth with a social justice focus and an anti-bias lens is not only possible, but imperative towards dismantling systemic racism and institutional discrimination.  She is also a published author with Teaching Tolerance, and her work has gained national recognition through a documentary produced by Fluid Film, and media outlets such as CNN, The Washington Post, NPR, and The Huffington Post. Most recently, Liz is proud to share her 2019 TED Talk from "Education Everywhere" on building foundations of equity with young learners, and is working on her first book. ​Liz shares her journey to confidence and how she loves to uplift and elevate others doing what she does.  She also shares tips that can help you in your own journey to self confidence. Check out http

Cindy Guthrie is a mom influencer.  Her Instagram name is @itscindym where she shares her life being a mom with 4 kids to her 20,000 followers and counting.  She is also a published writer with 1.5 millions readers.  Cindy resides in Toronto, Canada. Cindy talks about how she suffered from Body Disphormia and how it really hurt her self confidence.  She also shares the moments in her life that helped her build confidence along the way and how the phrase, "You are Superwoman" always reminds her of her worth. Check out https://thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Cindy's episode, Cindy's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Virginia Bautista is a LinkedIn and Personal Brand Strategist.  She helps professionals, entrepreneurs, consultants and freelancers achieve their career or business goals through personal branding on LinkedIn.  She is also a mother of 5 kids ranging from ages 5 to 21 years of age.  Virginia was an assistant professor of communication for 11+ years.  In 2008, she started doing freelance writing while she was still teaching full time. Two years later, in 2010, she left the academia and started to work from home as a full-time freelance writer and editor.  She discovered LinkedIn in 2014, and when she was first featured on Forbes in May 2017, everything in her life changed. Virginia shares how she was able to conquer her own self-limiting beliefs to become the confident woman that she is today.  She also shares tips that can help you in your own journey to self confidence. Check out https://thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Virginia's episode, Virginia's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Sneha Gandhi White is the owner of Educational Coach by Sneha grew up in her Cupertino neighborhood surrounded by the beauty of diversity. Because she was shy, Sneha found it difficult to make friends. Her mother and father, however, encouraged her to break through her shyness by learning how to read and introduced her to the Nancy Drew and Harry Potter Series, which grabbed hold of her attention so strongly that she lost focus of her schoolwork. At the same time, however, she gained a lifelong love for reading and literacy. This helped her to discover early on that she had a passion for helping others and serving her community. In fact, she began teaching neighboring children at just 12 years old, and before long, her ability to do so, grew into her passion. Sneha shares when she decided to start putting effort into the woman that she wanted to be, that's when her confidence grew and the right opportunities came her way. Check out https://thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Sneha's episode, Sneha'

Visa Shanmugam is a mindset and empowerment coach for professional women who believes that every single woman is worthy, deserving and capable of creating a life that she dreams of.  She helps successful and driven women who find themselves lost, confused and disconnected from their life, embark on a spiritual journey to transform their inner world, so that they can create a life of abundance, alignment, purpose and joy. So that you can live life with EASE and FLOW. Visa shares the one question that her life coach asked her that made her realize that her made her think about her true self and since then she has been able to embrace her imperfections and be happy in her own skin.  Check out her episode to listen to her story. Check out https://thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Visa's episode, Visa's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Mae Flores is an International speaker, writer and advocate for victims of sexual abuse. She is a Goodwill Ambassador for various organizations like "Today I'm Brave". And in 2016, EuropeAid honored her as one of the Top 200 Women in the World Development Wall of Fame. Mae has spoken in various local and global events like United Nations Women in New York and was a feature TED speaker in 2017.  Mae fervently advocates for women’s rights and gender equality. Because she is a two-time survivor of gender based violence, she uses her personal experiences to advocate and develop various programming in order to help educate and heal others. Currently, she is the passionate founder of "Light Me Up" a program which uses the power of movement, voice and music to show survivors how to use tools that they already have within themselves to find their own paths to healing. This program is one she has developed over the past few years during discussions with organizations she has met with during her invitations to the UN a

Nimisha Patil is a producer, engineer and beat boxer.  She grew up in New England and moved to LA for college. She has always been into both art and science growing up, so she did a dual degree in Film Production and Biomedical Engineering.  She works now as a Mechanical Design Engineer while Producing films on the side.  She likes to keep busy and be doing a lot of things, but one of her biggest hobbies and biggest sources of her confidence is beatboxing. Nimisha has always been into music and picked up beatboxing towards the end of high school.  She joined an a cappella team in college which allowed her to practice and grow as a beatboxer, and by the time she graduated she had won 4 awards for “best beatboxer” at various a cappella competitions. Nimisha shares how she was able to boost her confidence by learning through trial and error .  She also shares tips that can help you in your own journey to self confidence. Check out https://thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Nimisha's episode, Nimisha'