Grace, Grit & Glow Podcast with Nikki Tang, Beautypreneur

This is the first episode of the Grace, Grit and Glow Podcast for the year 2023  and this is a very timely topic offered here by your show host Nikki Tang. Often, we associate the new year to new beginnings, but beginnings usually can occur any time. For example, embarking into married life, having a new baby or having a new job. As we journey through life, we may lose momentum and we need to...

Are you scared to ask for help for fear of looking incompetent or maybe it could be because of pride? Whatever it is, this self-handicapping behavior can sabotage your chances of success. While it is good to protect our self-esteem, it can also come at a high cost. Asking for help as a sign of weakness is a misconception because in reality it is a hallmark of a mature and resilient learner.  ...

We talk about love, we write about love, we sing about love, we declare that we are in love, but are those the real essence of love? The truth is -   love is something ALL of us are - already are! All of us are the image of what love is. When we disconnect from this, we sense a ‘loss’ which then propels us in our quest to find the love we think we have ‘lost’. Love is really powerful and as p...

When you hear or read the word growth, what comes to mind is progress, change or an increase in something, right?  The ability to learn is one of the ways in which a person can grow. When we learn something new, we get the feeling of accomplishment and it is a good feeling. Developing a growth mindset needs an emphasis on getting better at something through persistence and an open mind. One o...

We all make decisions many times in our lives, some of them minor ones such as what brand to buy for a new washing machine. It is inevitable for us to face making major decisions when we are at the crossroads of our life, such as whether to leave our 9 to 5 day job or take the risk of starting our own business.  When faced with a decision, we are more likely to take the path ‘we want’ rather...

Setting boundaries isn’t always comfortable because there is fear that  people may push you back. People will always try to test your limits, to see how serious you are about drawing the line. Be patient with yourself if you have trouble setting boundaries because setting boundaries takes practice. In those moments of doubt, we could all use a little reassurance that we’re making the right ca...

Engaging leadership is about seeking meaningful contributions and more than just a job title. We are now living in a time where there is a big shift in leadership methodology, from ME to WE -  beyond achievements to service and beyond ambition to inspiration. When employees perceive the existence of an engaging leader, they become inclined to engage, as well, and follow the lead. Businesses a...

Do you know that in spite of the technology that is available now to bring information across, there is a disconnect among people?  As a result of underutilizing the power of communication, miscommunication is on the rise. Communication is one of the biggest success factors in any relationship with employees, team members, co-workers, customers, friends and even people that we do not know. Th...

When you hear someone telling you, " Are you even listening to yourself? ", what does it imply? It means that you are being asked to examine yourself intensively. In listening to yourself, you  learn and grow in that place of awareness, with profound positive impacts on your mental and physical well-being. Self-awareness is a never ending skill to master but it will bring you immense benefits...

Do you believe that there are really inherently lazy people? People are not biologically wired to do as little as possible, but yes there is a small fraction of people who are really lazy.  Laziness, though, is not a personality flaw but forced out of habit.  People don’t actively participate in work because they are demotivated or some other reasons. In addition, there are also many man...

Have you participated in a team-building activity organized by your employer?  That is a wonderful experience, isn’t it?  It has likely provided you with valuable takeaways that have helped you in performing your job better.  Not only that, you are able to build on trust in order to collaborate better with your colleagues in the company.  For employees, this is one way of gaugi...

If you want your kids to have self-confidence, autonomy, strong work ethics, ambition and empathy, introduce them early to your business.  Even if they don’t turn out to be entrepreneurs like you, the lessons that they will get will be invaluable traits that will help them go through life.  How a person spends the formative years of their lives has a huge impact on their future and it is...

It is a misnomer to confuse busy and productive, which are two different words with different meanings, but some mistakenly believe they are one and the same. You can be busy but not productive and you can be productive without being busy.  In this episode of Grace, Grit & Glow, host and 'Beautypreneur' Nikki Tang delves into the difference between being busy and being productive. In the...

To seek perfection is good, but we have to accept the fact that there are limitations to being human.  People who seek to be perfect usually come from a place of FEAR of judgment and disapproval from others. Perfectionism can impact many areas of a person’s life and it can affect someone in the workplace, at home, in relationships, in careers, etc.  As perfectionism is self-imposed, you...

Do you sometimes find it hard to make a choice buying something when at a grocery store, that you end up not buying at all?  Sometimes we hold off doing something or acting on something because we want to make the right choice.  This kind of indecision is called “decision paralysis” and often it plays an important factor in why people procrastinate.  The saying “Do not put off for t...

What do you feel when there is clutter? Research says that the levels of the stress hormones are higher when there is clutter.  Just looking at the sheer amount of stuff in our home or workspace can make us feel tired and anxious before we even get started. During the pandemic, a remote work environment adds to anxiety because there is no designated space in the home for a workspace, and work...

What comes to mind when you see or hear the word “ wealth ”? Some would say “Health is wealth.”, for some, a life fully lived, to others, a blessing, but for most it is money. Wealth is basically a state of mind, a mindset, and sometimes even your being. In other words, there is a psychology in WEALTH .  There are those who feel insecure when it comes to wealth,  yet there are those who...

Sometimes what makes us slide back into being indecisive is the lack of clarity in the things that we do. Clarity plays a very important part in decision-making, whether big or small. If you want to make better decisions and trust yourself more in the process, you need to have strategies in place so that distractions will not derail you. Do you want to know Nikki's strategies in getting CLARITY in...

Negotiating has been part of our life ever since we were young. Remember how as a child you are already negotiating with your parents when you want to have a new toy? Basically, negotiation is a communication skill and how you plan to meet halfway will depend on your conviction, patience, and preparation.  Negotiations are a constant part of business.  It is the bargaining power, what yo...

Join Nikki Tang as she announces Season 2 of her podcast Grace, Grit & Glow . Yes, it has been a year already since she embarked on this creative expression of her message of inspiration and valuable content that she wants to share with listeners and to her community. With her entry into the podcasting scene, host Nikki Tang hopes to inspire a new generation of leaders, and entrepreneurs, and...

Can you imagine yourself as a leader with only one strength?  That would be a disaster!  You will not be effective as a leader because most likely you are going to be using that one strength over and over for different situations. Leadership roles are indeed intimidating! You are responsible for your team’s performance and well-being, but taking on too much of the burden will burn you an...

Self-Appreciation for one self is what people need these days - to be conscious and embrace the positive within, without the need of comparing to others. But why is it that some people would shy away from praise or cringe when they are being acknowledged or praised? Perhaps it is in the way that we are brought up, especially women in a very strong patriarchal environment.  They take the back...

Most people would spend a lot of time enhancing their outward appearance, especially women. However, it’s not what’s on the outside that counts but rather the inside -  what’s your true worth! True beauty is beyond that first impression.  It’s a whole new way of perception especially when people get to know you more as you connect to people often. More than what you look like, your true...

Everyone wants to know how to find their purpose in life or how to distinguish between a life’s purpose statement and a dream.  What is your purpose? What actions can you take to pursue it? How do you live true to your values and set goals that are meaningful to you? Do you believe that before you're even born, you already have a purpose in life? It's normal to have these questions since life...

Goals are things you want to achieve in your life – they represent your life’s dreams and aspirations. In pursuit of our personal goals and career, supposedly we need to take action, but these goals remain as goals without resulting in any action. There is a big difference, though, between defining ‘what’ those goals are and merely stating what you ‘hope’ will happen. Establishing goals is like an...