The Power of the Only

"What you do now is not just about you there is a ripple effect." - Angela Chee How can we quiet the fear of being first? This week, I talk about the power of being seen. Let this be your reminder that what you do and how you are being matters -- even if you don't see it yet. It is causing a ripple effect. In this episode, I highlight a story from this past week that perfectly captures the power o...

"It's exhausting to be the light." - Angela Chee What happens when you're the bright light and things are dragging you down? How do you regenerate? Today's guest Tracy Litt is a science and spirituality teacher, rapid transformational hypnotherapist, bestselling author, and TEDx speaker. She is the Founder of The Litt Factor and the creator of Mind Magic®. Her work has been featured in Entrepreneu...

"In order to create real change we need to shift the systems and the structures -- but it starts with us." - Angela Chee Where did our beliefs come from and how do they shape how we act and react? Did you know that International Women's Day was started back in 1911? A global day celebrating the social, economic, political, and cultural achievements of women, International Women's Day is also a cal...

"Whatever you are creating I am sending you so much love even though I feel heavy." - Angela Chee How do we move forward in the in-betweens when we are all going through so much? This year was meant to be full of renewed hope, but for me, it has started out quite heavy, so I want to take this episode in a different direction. I want to talk about transparency. Although I am still keeping up with m...

Why does the New Year trigger all this pressure and where does it come from? "This episode is dedicated to the power of letting go." - Angela Chee Happy Lunar New Year! Today's episode is all about harnessing the power of letting go. I was not ready for the new year this year. Were you? It took me the better part of a month to gain some clarity and get focused on my intention and vision for the ye...

I wanted to start the new year off strong and today's guest is exactly that: strong and an inspirational force. We first met as morning reporters in Los Angeles. We were not just trusted colleagues, but friends. I'm excited to share her empowering energy to help you kickstart 2022. She is a multi-lingual Emmy award-winning television reporter, talk show host, media expert, special needs advocate,...

"If you are truly going to step into your power of The Only, you need to take care of you." - Angela Chee What can you let go of in the new year and what do you need to heal? What do want to remember? What do you want to release? Any breakthroughs or insights? Anything you want to celebrate? How do you want to feel moving into 2022? Today's episode is a reminder that, as the year comes to a close,...

As we head into the end of the year, how are you feeling? 2021 has sped by.  Are you feeling a bit of intensity and overwhelm?  I'm feeling the need to simplify, to clear, and get "my house in order" in business and life. I'm excited for what's to come, but before we can speed up sometimes we need to slow down. I first recorded this episode last year, it's worth a revisit.  The  power of emptying...

"When you know who you are, people cannot shake you." - Crystal Washington Do you, as an individual, have the power to shape the future? Today's guest is a keynote speaker, Technology Strategist, and one of Forbes 50 Leading Female futurists. What is a futurist, you may ask? Crystal Washington shows people how to harness their intuition and data to better work with others to shape the future and s...

"We need to go beyond diversity and talk about how to actually build a more inclusive world." - Rohit Bhargava What does it mean to be creatively confident? Today's guest Rohit Bhargava is the founder of the Non-Obvious Company and Ideapress Publishing. He is a #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author and is the host of the Non-Obvious Insights show. Before becoming an entrepreneur, Rohit spent 1...

"In this age of insta-fame, what does it take to truly be successful?" - Angela Chee What are you committed to? Let this episode be your reminder to cultivate moments in your life that make you smile. My reminder happened at a Maroon 5 concert a couple of weeks ago. It inspired me to think about commitment; commitment to ourselves, commitment to our craft, commitment to our calling, and commitment...

"The gentleman that hired me said this group has been going on for 85 years and, not only are you the first woman speaker, you are the first woman to sit at the head table." - Patricia Fripp As Onlys, how do we concentrate on connecting with those around us rather than fitting in? In today's episode, we are going to focus on the power of being first. When she was just 30 years old, Patricia Fripp...

It's time to step into the gift you have been given and harness the Power of The Only." – Angela Chee It's time to revisit The Power Of The Only principles.   I'm re-releasing episode 1 where I share the story behind the podcast and how you can apply the 5 "Power Of The Only" Principles  to your business and life. These principles have helped me harness the Power of The Only and now that we have i...

"Why do we downplay things so much instead of making them bigger and marking those wins in our life?" - Angela Chee What can I pause right now and savor? Today I want to talk about celebration and the science behind its value. If you don't feel like you're in the mood to celebrate, don't worry. You are not alone. This year has been a doozy. And sometimes we forget how far we have come because we a...

"Do we always have to suffer to achieve our goals?" - Angela Chee What do we lose when we choose to believe in "no pain, no gain" at all costs? I admit that growing up, I thought that working too hard was a badge of honor. Even as a young adult I fell into that all too common trap of believing that the last one to leave the office each day was winning a contest of some kind. Early on in my career,...

"That is leadership in challenging times…..balancing realism with optimism." – Angela Chee How can we harness the power of gratitude and appreciation right now? As we wrap up the summer, for many of us there's a bit of uncertainty again.  To help you stay focused and back on track I'm re-releasing this episode I recorded in the middle of the pandemic where I share 3 powerful tools to help shift yo...

How do we move forward in a post-pandemic world?  We've been through a lot this past year and half and the world is trying to get back to business and life.    But while on the surface it may seem like not much has changed as people go back to their routines, we all know that navigating our reality is much more complicated.  I wanted to revisit a past episode I recorded in the middle of the pandem...

"You never know when that one thing could be your pivotal moment." - Angela Chee What is the one thing you want to focus on this summer? Today's special episode is just for you. As we lean head-on into summer, I wanted to do this challenge episode to keep up your professional motivation. When all you really want to do is lay by the pool with an icy beverage, what can you do to keep pushing and gro...

"Don't be afraid to take up space." - Angela Chee How can we shift our mindsets to overcome the fear of being in the spotlight? Happy Summer! If you recall, the last episode of The Power of The Only — The Ripple Effect - Honoring Your Past, Impacting Your Future — was recorded live during the exciting first-ever Asian American Podcasters Association Asian Podcast Festival. After the episode wrappe...

"It's important to honor your past and see the impact and power you have on the future. I believe there is a ripple effect." - Angela Chee How can we be more mindful of how we act and react — and what are we really here to do? Welcome to a very special episode of The Power of The Only! Today's episode was taped live for the Asian American Podcasters ' first ever Podcast Festival and we are going t...

"As an emcee and host you set the tone...you keep the audience engaged and connected, and you bring out the best in the speakers and the event. That's a lot to juggle." - Angela Chee You've been asked to emcee or host a virtual event. Now what? I'm up late prepping to emcee part of The Asia Professional Speakers Convention and thought it was the perfect time to take you behind the scenes and share...

"It's one thing to accumulate that power, but when will you also use it? That is a very strategic question because it is a very limited supply — especially as an Only." - Charlene Li How do we grapple with wanting to fit in while knowing we stand out? This week's guest is New York Times bestselling author, Charlene Li. Her purpose is to help leaders harness their power of The Only to thrive throug...

"The way Onlys grow and succeed is not by maintaining the status quo, but to plant seeds, bring others in, and carve a new path for others to follow." – Angela Chee What does moving from scarcity to abundance really mean? And how do we do it? As we start the shift back to our everyday lives, I want to share some tips and tools to help you to step back into your power, but to do so with more abunda...

"While I coach my clients on how to be better speakers and have more presence and connection on camera, there's also a lot that can be learned from the process before and after a talk." - Angela Chee How can we be our best selves during virtual events? This week I want to take you behind the scenes of my process to help you prepare and grow from your next virtual event. Who doesn't love an episode...

"You can be accepted for who you are. You don't have to be accepted despite who you are and you don't have to limit who you are in order to be accepted." - Leslie Ehm How do we fall in love with not fitting in? Leslie Ehm can tell us. As a former TV host and Creative Director in advertising, Leslie has spent the past 15 years helping top executives and teams unleash their unique brand of swagger....