Being Unapologetically Authentic with Jean Tien

New Episode Drop   Ever wish you knew the Secrets of a Supermom? If so, you'll want to tune in this week for my conversation with Lori Oberbroeckling. A mom of four, Lori is also a corporate leader, podcaster, productivity expert, and author of the book Secrets of Supermom: How Extraordinary Moms Succeed at Work and Home & How You Can Too! She is passionate about helping parents who want fulfillin...

New Episode Drop!   Today, my special guest, Valerie Moses, podcast host of Wellness and Wanderlust which is an audio only podcast about creating your best life through small changes in habits. Valerie began her career in community engagement and public relations in 2013 after receiving her bachelor's degree from the University of Central Florida, where she later earned her MBA. Now based in Sanfo...

I'm so excited to have my friend, April Mitchell-Boudreau, with me on the show today. April is the founder and designer behind Lofttan, an Indigenous owned company based in the heart of the beautiful Niagara region and traditional lands of the Haudenosaunee and Anishnabe people. Owner/designer April Mitchell-Boudreau is a Turtle clan Mohawk with roots at Six Nations. She’s passionate about awakeni...

Welcome back to Season 3 of the Being Unapologetically Authentic podcast! I'm SO excited to be back with you this season, where we dive into the TRUTH behind success. Each one of us has been taught to believe in success. Some of us have been told what success look should like, and others, have braved the wilderness to look for their own version of success.  Wherever you are on your journey, I invi...

I am closing out Season 2 of the Being Unapologetically Authentic podcast with this little reminder that despite our differences, we're all the same. Hopefully this season has resonated with you and has shown you that you're not alone. Our experiences are unique but our challenges are the fundamentally the same. I will resume Season 3 in March 2023. Until then, please don't hesitate to reach out w...

Growing up, education was always seen as the path to success. It's how my parents grew up and it's what they instilled in us. This was a shared experience with many, if not most, of my Asian friends. Our parents pushed us to excel in school because they grew up under a system where better grades meant better opportunities upon graduation. As John Spinks, senior adviser to the vice chancellor at th...

Why aren't there more employees of Asian descent, especially women, sitting in the corner office of Corporate America? While there may be plenty of junior level employees who are of Asian descent, the number seems to drop once you cross the threshold into senior management. Asians can't seem to advance to senior management roles within Corporate America. Is this due to the unconscious biases or pe...

On this episode of Being Unapologetically Authentic, I am joined by Sheena Yap Chan, podcaster of the award-winning podcast called The Tao of Self-Confidence. Sheena is also releasing a new book with the same name in the near future, and has published numerous other books in her Women Who Boss Up Series. In this episode, Sheena shares about: 1. the importance of representation; 2. how silence has...

Ever wonder why representation matters? Tune in to this episode of Being Unapologetically Authentic, as we explore why representation in books matter to little girls and boys growing up looking for role models. Cat is an indie author working on a new children's book series “Mika’s Quest” that aims to be fun and exciting, and, above all, inclusive, allowing space for children of every type and back...

Have you ever been told that you're not Asian enough? Or that you're too Asian? Alex Chester-Iwata shares her experience as a Mixed Asian in the entertainment industry, where she found it challenging to find roles because of her appearance. Often times, she was told she wasn't Asian enough or she was too Asian for a role. Despite it all, she's found her place in the industry and creating a space f...

NEW EPISODE DROP!   In this episode of Being Unapologetically Authentic podcast, we have a special guest, Linh Le. Linh is a guide and teacher at the Modern Mystery School, the lineage of King Salomon. From disconnected and stressed out to fulfilled and purpose-driven, Linh supports motivated clients to love themselves, live a purpose-driven life and create loving relationships.   You won't want t...

Being Unapologetically Authentic, S2 Ep 2 How can you be authentic to you if you're conditioned to be someone else? Great question...yet, one that we rarely ask ourselves. We've been rewarded by everyone around us to follow the norm; to fit into the norm. Those who can't fit into the norm are labeled as outcasts or as rebels, yet it's the same rebels who change the course of the human species. Pro...

In this first episode of Being Unapologetically You, we dive into the authenticity to answer questions like what is authenticity and the power behind it. If you've enjoyed this episode, please don't forget to leave 5 stars and share with your friends!

In this episode of Being Unapologetically Authentic, we dive into the question of "Who am I?" as part of the journey into authenticity through self-discovery. I share the tools you can use to uncover your truest essence so that you can start to peel away the parts of you that have come with societal conditioning. 

Welcome everyone to episode 3 of the Be Unapologetically Authentic podcast. In this episode, I explore the concept of success and how it interplays with authenticity. The pursuit of success is a personal one for many. It’s often considered elusive by some and overrated by others. What then is the role of success as we look at authenticity?

Welcome everyone to episode 4 of the Be Unapologetically Authentic podcast. In this episode, let's talk about how we are all doing that 1 thing that kills our own success. Hint: this episode is particularly important to listen to if you have found yourself asking "why not me?" lately.

In this episode of Being Unapologetically You, I chat with Chantal Cox as she shares her story on how she found authenticity in her success. Chantal is a special educator, author, speaker and Transformation NeuroCoach™ who helps women experiencing life transitions create a new vision for themselves, reconnect with their passion and purpose, and turn their transition into their triumphant transform...

In this episode of Being Unapologetically You, we explore the intersectionality of time and success. If you've ever measured yourself (whether personally or professionally) against time, then you won't want to miss this episode!  For more information on my Time Bend Masterclass, click here to learn how to change your experience with time.

Too often, we forget that we are the authors of our own autobiographies. When it comes to success, there is a fine line between adapting someone‘s success story to be authentic to you vs copying someone else‘s success story hoping to gain the same results. Join me in this episode as we explore the difference between copying and plagiarizing success stories. Join me in this episode as I explore wha...

On today's episode of Being Unapologetically Authentic, I speak with our guest, Aimee Moslares-Aguirre. Aimee is an entrepreneur, creative director, and founder of Food Craft, a platform that brings remote teams and long-distance friends and family together in a virtual experience anywhere, anytime. Her mission, to create joy and connection and promote cultural appreciation through diverse food an...

In this episode of Being Unapologetically Authentic, I speak with guest, Liz Barbosa, on how she found success by going back to the basics.  Join us as Liz shares her journey of how she left a successful corporate job, where she managed sales for the entire region of Brazil, to finding her joy and fulfillment through the learning and application of Ayurveda. She also shares the top benefits of Ayu...

In this episode of Being Unapologetically Authentic, I look at society's inclination to measure success through monetary gains. Money is so ingrained in our society as a measurement of success. It's no wonder that financial gains are the predominant measurement of one's ability to "do well" in life.  What if, however, money was just a tool for expansion? What if it was never meant to be used the w...

In this episode of Being Unapologetically Authentic podcast, host, Jean Tien, shares her experiences on raising children authentically.  As a parent, navigating the world of authenticity can be tricky. We are the product of our parents, friends, culture, society, and everything around us. From the day we enter this world, survival depended on our ability to conform to the expectations placed on us...

In this episode of Being Unapologetically Authentic, I am joined by Monica Cox, as she shares her journey and how she had to re-discover who her true self before she could find success through her fertility journey. Monica Cox is a top Functional Fertility Coach and Infertility Warrior. She helps women get to the bottom of their fertility issues, using science-based functional medicine to help inc...

In this episode of Being Unapologetically Authentic, we have guest, Elizabeth Knittel, on the show. Elizabeth is a Transformation Coach, licensed esthetician, healer, and self-care expert. She passionate about whole body wellness and helping women create their dream lives, one new habit at a time. Elizabeth is truly an example of personal empowerment, and I am excited for you to hear her story. Th...