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What does a dream life for introverts look like? There are parallels to draw from everyone’s dream life, but there are two habits I believe introverts can practice to build the foundation for their dream life: Be responsible for protecting your energy Show up in the energy you want to be in so that it comes back to you Tune in to dive deeper on how this looks when applied to real life and how it p...

There are 3 life principles introverts need to adopt in order to lead their lives in a way that works for them and get started on their dream life. Listen to this episode to find out what they are and how to apply them to your life in 2024. -- Work With Jennifer ⁠⁠⁠ The Take Root 1:1 Coaching Program ⁠⁠⁠ :  A 3-month program designed for introverts to develop and uphold the skills of self-respect,...

I’m wrapping up the debut season of Ask an Introvert. In this finale, I will candidly review my 2023, exploring my lowlights and highlights. This practice of acknowledging ourselves for where we are right now is key to fostering self-respect, boundaries, and standards, skills I believe all introverts need to live the life they want. Check out my Instagram posts to see my lowlights and highlights a...

If you relate to the following questions, this is an episode you’ll want to grab some pen and paper for: “What should I do if I don’t like who I am around my friends?” “How do I handle old friends who reach out but then treat me weirdly?” -- Work With Jennifer The Making Friends As An (Adult) Introvert Group Program :  A 6-week group container where you can learn and get coached on everything that...

Meet Syed , a friend I met through Asians in Advertising and went on collective journey of personal and professional development with through the Future Asian Leaders coaching program. In this episode, we talk about being internet friends, friendships with humans and non-humans, navigating workplace friendships, and the concept of "nepo-friends." Syed shares his thoughts on what makes tr...

Without the friendships we want and need in our lives, it can feel really lonely. Meet Cheryl, who grappled with loneliness as a prominent feeling throughout the majority of her life. In this episode, we share our takes on how cultivating close friends on the Internet has helped us feel less lonely as we create supportive and loving friendships. So much is possible with all the options and tools w...

Meet Rae, the first extrovert that comes to my mind when anyone asks! We didn't start out as friends, and while we both respect each other, neither of us expected that we would become friends. Now we travel together and have met up in Asia and in the US! In this episode, Rae shares tips for navigating difficult feelings and conversations that can come up in friendships. Also - what does an ext...

What makes a good friendship? What do you need? Meet Lilian , one of my friends I haven't met IRL yet. We were in each other's internet orbits for a while before we really go to know each other. In this episode, we talk about genuine connections, what makes a good friendship, the kinds of friends we feel have saved us, our first memories of each other, and what we think it would look like...

Some friends feel like siblings. Meet Reiko. To me, Reiko is my travel sister, older sister, and so much more. We met online; we both joined the same program with same goal to own our voices and elevate our speaking skills. And we were both intimidated by each other LOL Listen in for a glimpse into our dynamic and friendship lessons from Reiko :) -- Work With Jennifer The Making Friends As An (Adu...

We often celebrate friends who've been with us through the decades, but what about friends who are decades apart? Meet Sharon, my friend of almost 10 years, who's 30 years older. We are different in age, ethnicity, upbringing, lifestyle, and more, yet we play very important roles in each other's lives. Listen in for a glimpse into our friendship and lessons on friendship from Sharon :)...

Get to know Jennifer in this episode as she answers questions from her Instagram community. Ten questions span four categories: personality, life, speaking up, and work. Questions & Timestamps: Personality (01:16) You seem pretty extroverted to me. Are you pretending to be an introvert? (03:52) Why are you so insightful? Life (05:28) How do you have so many friends in Singapore? (07:32) Photo...

Ever wondered, "Do I need a life coach?" You get to decide. How can life coaching help you? What makes it different from career coaching or basketball coaching? This one is for anyone who has ever wondered what a life coach does for people, and especially, what kind of life coach is Jennifer? Listen in to hear Jennifer's take on how the coach-client relationship is a space where we g...

How and why should introverts develop their voice and visibility? This one is for all of you introverts who wish people would just say things the way you do. You know that what you have to say can make an impact, but you're holding yourself back from representing your own thoughts and ideas. Listen to learn what voice and visibility mean to me and how you can change your personal narratives an...

Are you okay or are you an introvert? 😱 That’s so much the story of my life, and I want to ask: Is it really not okay or are we made to feel like it's not okay to be introverted or to be okay to be ourselves? We get to decide! We get to decide what's okay and what's not, and we get to rewrite the rules, standards, and stories so that they work for us. This one is for all of you introv...

This week on Ask An Introvert, we talk about how to make friends without feeling like you have to go clubbing. This is for all of you introverts who prefer low-key activities and want to conserve your energy. AND you also want friends. We’ll explore different ways to make connections and build a circle of friends that fits your personality, your lifestyle, and your interests. Why do introverts fee...

Introducing you to me, my mission, and the purpose of the Ask An Introvert podcast. If you’re excited about the future of this podcast as much as I am, I have a few favors to ask of you: Subscribe. Leave a review. Screenshot this and share it on your socials. I would appreciate any and all of those so much. And as always, remember that being introverted isn't something to overcome. It's something...