Color of Success

Embark on a compelling journey as bestselling author, Abigail Hing Wen , known for her acclaimed Loveboat, Taipei series, and renowned writer, IW Gregorio , a practicing urologist turned masked avenging YA writer, candidly discuss demystifying mental health in their novels and personal lives. From navigating neurodiversity to depicting characters grappling with learning differences, cultural strug...

Dr. Jenny Woo, a Harvard-trained educator and the Founder/CEO of Mind Brain Emotion , has developed award-winning card games and courses that promote emotional intelligence, life skills, and social mastery for both children and adults. Her bestselling games, " 52 Essential Conversations " and " Coping Skills ," are used in over 50 countries. In our discussion, we explore strategies to foster empat...

In this episode, Matt Ogawa , Vice President of HR Business Partners at Meta, Inc. discusses the importance of promoting mental health in the workplace, taking sabbaticals for self-care, and providing support for employees who have been laid off.  He also shares valuable tips for standing out in a crowded job market.  Matt is not only an accomplished HR executive, but is also deeply involved in th...

In today's episode, Dr. Manoj Krishna and I talk about how wisdom, examining one's inner thoughts and feelings, will help us address stress, anxiety, relationship issues, addiction, and climate change.   Curiosity is a key concept that could unlock our ability to connect with others and find a sense of inner peace. Bio: Manoj Krishna trained as a doctor in India before coming to the UK to pursue a...

In this captivating mid-season episode, Netflix's Bling Empire: New York star, Blake Abbie delves into the complexities of his identity, sharing his experiences growing up in Canada as a person of Chinese-Scottish descent, and incorporating Chinese traditions to grieve the loss of a parent. Blake also opens up about having conversations with his mother about having children and building a "non-tra...

Join Lulu Ge and I, as we dive into everyone's favorite topic: Periods! Lulu, the founder of Elix , shares her journey of experiencing debilitating pain after going off birth control at a pivotal point in her career, and finding her way back to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) roots. We explore how Elix is destigmatizing and normalizing menstrual and hormonal health through their innovative East...

Marie Antoinette is a multi-talented creative who has made a name for herself as an author, filmmaker, and creative designer. In a recent interview, she discussed the concept of Colorism, which is the prejudicial treatment of people of the same race based on their skin pigmentation. This topic inspired her to create a documentary to raise awareness about the issue. Marie Antoinette also shared som...

Priscilla Azcueta's inspiring story of resilience, perseverance, and positivity is nothing short of remarkable. Born and raised in California, Priscilla is the daughter of a WWII veteran who immigrated from the Philippines and a Native American/Latina mother from New Mexico. With nearly 50 years of experience in employment and HR, Priscilla is a true professional in her field. In 2020, Priscilla r...

Citra Tenore is a young and talented independent author who has published both Children's and Sci-fi books. At just 11 years old, she released her first book "Summer with a Twist" and now, at 20, she is promoting the first book in her new Sci-fi mystery series " Dead Planets' Requiem ." Citra's journey to becoming an author is unique as she initially hated books, but her father's support in allowi...

Kauri Mowll is a Motivational Speaker, Mental Health Expert, and Men's Mental Health Advocate.  His greatest passion is empowering others to live life on their terms, fulfill their potential, and embrace their greater purpose.  He is committed to empowering and equipping men globally with the tools to courageously share their unique voice, their story, and their subject matter expertise.  In this...

Catherine Yeo is a creator, entrepreneur, and investor studying Computer Science and English at Harvard University. By age 15, she accumulated 400K+ followers and turned content creation into a business. Her book , The Creator Revolution: How Today's Creative Talents Are Shaping Our Tomorrow, hit #1 Amazon Bestseller in multiple categories.  We talk about how to monetize content, utilizing Color o...

Released just in time for Lunar New Year, Son of Paper (SOP) a 25-year-old rapper, native of Chinatown, San Francisco, discusses his experiences coping with trauma, the transformative experience of going to therapy, talking to his family about therapy, and creating music rooted in his love for Chinatown. Rapping is cathartic and vulnerability is much needed to make authentic music.  SOP is a dynam...

In this episode, I sit down with Corinna Vistan-Takahashi, Head of Originals for Viu Philippines , Southeast Asia's largest streaming platform. Corinna shares her experience working at Marvel Studios and producing content for 19 out of 23 Marvel films. She also discusses her efforts to promote Filipino talent and Asian representation on a global stage. Additionally, Corinna talks about the importa...

In this powerful season premiere, we sit down with Dave Lu , a technology industry leader who has made it his mission to fight discrimination against Asian Americans. From co-founding Stand with Asian Americans to producing '38 at the Garden' on Jeremy Lin, Dave's dedication to creating a better world for our children is truly inspiring. Tune in to hear his thoughts on: The importance of standing...

Join Assemblymember, Evan Low , Natassia Kwan , attorney, activist, and AAPI community advocate, and Justin Zhu , Co-Founder & Executive Director of Stand with Asian Americans (SwAA) as we talk about: The cultural significance of passing the bill (AP 2596) to make Lunar New Year a state holiday  The legislative process of authoring a bill and submitting it for consideration Their inspiration for w...

Toni Wang, the Founder & CEO of Solera Sleep emphasizes the importance of finding the right pillow to have high-quality sleep. In this episode, we discuss:  Toni's journey in creating products based on her Asian heritage and using ethically-sourced hemp  The benefits of keeping your "9-to-5" job as you build a company Ways to cope with the "emotional roller coaster" that comes with being an entrep...

Join the cast of Netflix's Partner Track, Desmond Chiam (Z), Rob Heaps (Nick Laren), Kelvin Han Yee (Franklin 'Papa' Min), Rich Ting (Carter Min), Esther Moon (Soo-Jung Yun), and Jo Sung (Sang-Hoon Yun) as we talk about the show's cultural impact and ways they draw from their life experiences to portray their characters. Other highlights: Giving Arden Cho her flowers Rob speaking Korean  Playing a...

In the first episode of our Couples Series, Reka & Kris Kluver discuss Strategic Planning, individually and as a couple.  They discuss the framework of Living Life on Your Terms.  Specifically, Supporting each other's dreams and goals Pivoting in your career Helping others achieve their goals ========================================== Bios: Reka is the founder and owner of Omaha-Counseling.com , a...

In our brand new segment, Weekly Reflection, Dr. Wong discusses a thought question, and provides an actionable item to further self-reflection.  In this week's episode, she challenges you to think, "What salary and benefits am I looking for as an employee?" For more content, visit  colorofsuccesspodcast.com Join our communities on streaming platforms and social media to give your suggestions on gu...

In our brand new segment, Weekly Reflection, Dr. Wong will discuss a thought question, and provide an actionable item to further self-reflection.   For more content, visit colorofsuccesspodcast.com Join our communities on streaming platforms and social media to give your suggestions on guests and reflection questions.   iTunes   Spotify Google Podcasts YouTube Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Twitter

Oliver Chin is the founder of Immedium , a SF-based, independent publisher of multicultural children's picture books.  Oliver enjoys inspiring students to read, write, draw, and create their own stories.  He is the author more than 20 books. The popular Tales from the Chinese Zodiac is one of the longest running series featuring Asian American characters, and the only English children's series on...

In this episode, Aaron Luo and I discuss: How to break into the Fashion Industry Ways to build brands and businesses, infusing cross-culturalism The benefits of having conversations about race/ethnicity Advice to young and new entrepreneurs Aaron Luo is the Co-Founder & CEO of Caraa , a NY-based sport bag and accessory company founded in 2015 by him and CFDA award-winning designer, Carmen Chen Wu...

Christine Salcedo is an Army Reserves Veteran who served a tour for Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.  She is guided by the mantra: "Be kind."  We discuss: Her journey as a female, Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI), Army Reserves Veteran Transitioning back to civilian life after being deployed in Afghanistan  How she continues to serve Veterans in a health care sett...

Have you been experiencing burnout?  Dr. Rozina discusses how a burnout-related injury led her focus on ways to manage and prevent burnout.  In this episode, you will learn: Tips to address burnout What leaders can do to support their staff How "Thought Training" can address barriers to mental health ==========================================Bio Dr. Rozina Lakhani is a psychiatrist, keynote speake...

In today's episode, Annie Dickerson teaches us about:  Real Estate Syndication and how it can help you live a "life by design" Mental models related to investing Teaching your children about money management ========================================== Bio: Annie Dickerson is an award-winning real estate investing expert with 15+ years of real estate investing experience. In 2022, Annie was named Re...