F*ck Saving Face

If you're looking for clarity on the next chapter of your life... you're trying to figure out what you're supposed to do... you're just not fulfilled by what you're doing now... and you know you have a greater calling and a greater purpose, this episode is for you! Today's mindfulness practice is designed to help you take the steps to figure out your purpose. It'...

Are you tired of not feeling represented when shopping for beauty products? In this episode, host Judy Tsuei interviews the co-founders of Hue, a company dedicated to bringing diverse representation to marketing and branding. Janvi, Sylvan & Nicole share their mission to help shoppers feel seen and valued by working with beauty brands to showcase people of different ages, ethnicities, and skin...

In a world where we are constantly hustling and grinding, it can be easy to forget about our dreams and what truly makes us happy. In today’s podcast episode, Judy, shares her personal and professional journey and encourages listeners to check in with themselves and see if they are truly pursuing what they feel called to do. Judy emphasizes the importance of building a solid foundation and committ...

Are you feeling lost in a world that values financial gain over personal fulfillment? Designer, Erwin Hines, shares his insights on the importance of pursuing one's passions and finding inner peace in a capitalistic society in this episode.  Judy and Erwin also touch on the topic of manifesting and finding one's purpose, with Erwin suggesting that it's not about pursuing a specific...

Are you feeling lost or stuck in your life? Are you struggling with self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy? Do you want to break free from the expectations of others and embrace your true self?  If so, listen to this episode where Judy shares her personal journey of battling depression and how she uses mindfulness practices to acknowledge her hard work and deservingness.  So, take a deep breath and...

Are you tired of constantly feeling the pressure to keep up with society's expectations of material possessions and experiences? Do you want to achieve financial freedom but don't know where to start? In this episode, guest speaker Shang Saavedra shares her personal journey of achieving financial freedom through a focus on reducing expenses and investing wisely. But it's not just ab...

In this podcast episode, Judy Tsuei, founder of Wild Hearted Words, talks about empowering mental and emotional health for Asian Americans and voices of color by breaking through taboo topics. She shares updates on her personal and professional life, including moving to a new house, working with a therapist, and gaining clarity in her business.  Judy also talks about the importance of community, f...

I’m thrilled to have Jessica Chao, the CEO and founder of Lingohealth, in the studio today to talk about her brilliant company that aims to reduce the barriers to entry of receiving quality healthcare among non-native English-speaking immigrant families.  In this episode, Jessica shares her inspiration for Lingohealth, her experience as an Asian American female in business, her key takeaways from...

I've missed writing — I've been published multiple times online and recently, after giving a talk about podcasting, the host shared, "Y'know, I was reading this article in Longreads the other day and it was so beautifully written. Then, I looked at the author's byline and it was YOU!" Listen to how I'm planning to launch a paid newsletter description (and if you...

I’m thrilled and honored to introduce you all to Sashee Chandran, the founder and CEO of Tea Drops!  In this episode, we focus on something we love talking about on the show: how Sashee took inspiration from her Chinese Sri-Lanka upbringing and innovated something that she can share with the modern world. Other topics we explore are roles in relationships, how to balance entrepreneurship and relat...

Recently, I've been listening to the Rich Roll podcast and am fascinated by the wisdom from his guests, especially two that talk about Modern Elders and what makes us truly happy as we embark on the next phases of our lives: Arthur Brooks and Chip Conley. Given my recent trip to Hawaii, I discovered more insights into myself, what's important, what to let go of, and how to let love in. L...

Veronica Yanhs, our guest and founder of Business Laid Bare, unknowingly became interested in kink culture at 4 years old after seeing Red Jasmine for the first time in the Disney movie, Aladdin . Fast forward to today and Veronica is living out her most authentic life, blending business with her passion for kink and BDSM culture. But her story goes beyond sex (even though she’s on a mission to “u...

Episode 84: Happy Birthday To Me (And Nuggets of Wisdom from a 44 Year Old) - Personal Essay This week is my 44th birthday and I am celebrating it in Hawaii! I'm sharing a few nuggets of wisdom for my birthday. Thank you for listening! WANT TO KNOW THE REAL STORY? If you want in on the story behind the story, join us over on Twitter ! Over there, you can dive deeper into this topic with our c...

I’m so excited for you to listen to the second part of this interview! We are continuing our discussion with The Cashflow Doctor, Eric Nghiem, talking about NFTs, cryptocurrency, and Web 3.0! I know the opinions about the blockchain are quite divided, but that’s exactly why I’m so glad that Eric stopped by. In our conversation, he starts to demystify these topics and most of all, provides some opt...

I’m so excited for you to listen to today’s episode because we have The Cashflow Doctor, Eric Nghiem, in the studio to discuss NFTs, cryptocurrency, and Web 3.0! I know the opinions about the blockchain are quite divided, but that’s exactly why I’m so glad that Eric stopped by. In our conversation, he starts to demystify these topics and most of all, provides some optimism to those of you who want...

From the latest book I’ve been reading, 101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think , by Brianna Wiest: “When you choose to value other people’s acceptance over your own, you accept a fate of battling your instincts to assimilate to the needs of other people’s egos. In the meantime, a world and lifetime of listening, leaning, allowing, following, perceiving the feeling and experiencing constantl...

Friends, we have a very special guest on the show today: Snigdha Sur, founder of the world-renowned smart journalism platform of the South Asian diaspora, The Juggernaut! This season, one of my focuses is broadening the types of guests with various cultural backgrounds to talk about identity and voice as multi-faceted folks. In this episode, Snigdha and I talk about Asian history, the importance o...

Today’s episode explores how a memory of mine was recently triggered, one where I spent a lot of my junior high years living in my parents’ 1980s Toyota Minivan, because they were carting four kids around, trying to save two ailing businesses: my father’s construction company, and the aquarium store they also owned. As they continued to dive deeper into debt, they would drive all over Southern Cal...

Today, we have the lovely Vanda Asapahu join us in the studio! Vanda is a second-generation Thai restaurateur and the first female host of Masters of Taste, the biggest food event at the Rose Bowl! While it’s easy to look on the outside and marvel at this amazing accomplishment, Vanda shares the hurdles she had to overcome on a personal level to show up in the ways she wants and needs to for herse...

Episode 78: [Mindfulness] Step into your power, even in challenging moments This is the first mindfulness episode of the season! They’re one of my favorite episodes to create and based on the messages I receive, it seems like it’s yours too. I think it shows that we all need more time to breathe and reflect on how we feel. The news has been weighing heavily on me lately, and I’ve been experiencing...

Diversity, equity, and inclusion. Despite these three topics being the heart and center of F*ck Saving Face, these are still conversations I’m getting familiar with as an Asian American breaking free from my sheltered past. This episode is a great example of why I feature guests on my show, so they can teach both you and me about the various perspectives around these important conversations. And t...

We are back for season three of F*ck Saving Face! I’ve missed sitting down to a microphone and having meaningful conversations with you. In this episode, we'll talk about what's to come for this season. It’s going to be a special season for me because it parallels so perfectly with this sort of coming-of-age-moment I've had in my recent life. I've already felt so encouraged whi...

We’re closing out Season 2 (and beginning 2022!) with a mindfulness episode dedicated to something I’ve been practicing this year: setting boundaries and putting yourself first to achieve mental peace. There’s no denying that the process can often result in initial loneliness or resistance — or both. I’ve experienced it first-hand. So, today’s meditation will take you through the challenges you ma...

Today, I have some very special guests on the show — my team! For those who aren’t familiar, I also run a branding and content marketing agency called Wild Hearted Words in addition to this podcast. Together, we use our gifts to help businesses expand their community, grow their platforms, engage their audiences, and get their unique purpose out there in the world. More than that, we are all champ...

Trigger warning: suicide is mentioned in this episode. Ruoyun Xu Killian is one of the last guests for this season, and I gotta say: we're really ending with a bang. Ruoyun is a marketer who uses a human-centered approach for digital marketing and strategy, which you'll hear more about in this episode. Being a projector (a category of personality within human design) and Chinese American...