The Tao of Self-Confidence

Bio Cheryl Lee is the Executive Director of interTrend Communications, Inc. and the President of the Asian American Advertising Federation. Cultural Background Cheryl is of Taiwanese descent. Favorite Self Confidence Quote Vulnerability is having the courage to show up and be seen when we have no control over the outcome. Definition of Self Confidence Self-confidence is trusting your perspective....

Bio Bina Bendale is a certified nurse coach. Cultural Background Bina is of Indian descent. Favorite Self Confidence Quote Stay weird. Definition of Self Confidence Self-confidence is unmasking your true identity. Her Life Before the Discovery of Self Confidence Bina had low self-confidence growing.  She was sheltered and disciplined.  She was told to act a certain way especially growing up in Ind...

Bio Ginny Gong is the President of the Gin G Group and the former OCA National President. Cultural Background Ginny is of Chinese descent. Favorite Self Confidence Quote To everything there's a season. Definition of Self Confidence Self-confidence is the belief in yourself and what you can do. Her Life Before the Discovery of Self Confidence Ginny always believed in herself in spite of her fears a...

Bio Zeien Cheung is the co-founder of Asian are Strong. Cultural Background Zeien is of Chinese descent. Favorite Self Confidence Quote Confidence is not 'they will like me'. Confidence instead is 'I'll be fine if they don't. Definition of Self Confidence Self-confidence is self trust that is constantly in motion. Her Life Before the Discovery of Self Confidence Zeien was very capable but she was...

Bio Careen Yapp is a global business leader and strategic partnerships executive in the interactive entertainment industry. Cultural Background Careen is of Chinese, European and Mexican descent. Favorite Self Confidence Quote I start with the idea that nothing is impossible and everything can be done in the end. Definition of Self Confidence Self-confidence is a journey and it's not fluid.  This...

Bio Charmaine Ramirez is the founder of Pwrforward. Cultural Background Theresa is of Filipino descent. Favorite Self Confidence Quote Your level of belonging can never be greater than your level of self-acceptance. Definition of Self Confidence Self-confidence is being comfortable of where you're at and how you got there. Her Life Before the Discovery of Self Confidence Charmaine has gone through...

Bio Theresa Corazon is an award-winning entrepreneur, inspirational speaker, producer, and transformational coach. Cultural Background Theresa is of Filipino and Canadian descent. Favorite Self Confidence Quote With God, all things are possible. Definition of Self Confidence Self-confidence is self trust and taking action. Her Life Before the Discovery of Self Confidence Theresa was a people pleas...

Bio Moonlit Beshimov is the  Head of Gaming & Apps, Strategic Partnerships and Industry Solutions for Google. Cultural Background Moonlit is of Chinese descent. Favorite Self Be brave, not perfect. (This quote is from Moonlit's favorite book under the same title and written by Reshma Saujanican) Definition of Self Confidence Self-confidence starts with self acceptance and self love. Her Life Befor...

Bio Deborah Liu is a tech executive, advisor, and board member. Cultural Background Deborah is of Chinese descent. Favorite Self Confidence Quote Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% what you choose to do about it. Definition of Self Confidence Self-confidence is about owning who you are. Her Life Before the Discovery of Self Confidence Deborah went through major imposter syndrome especially gr...

Bio Kristina Corpin-Moser is the Executive Director of Filipino BC. Cultural Background Kristina is of FIlipino, Canadian, Austrian and Jewish descent. Favorite Self Confidence Quote Transitions, big or small, are rarely straightforward. They require abandoning the parts of ourselves that feel safe and familiar. It is a massive task to intentionally choose change over comfort. But it taught me to...

As we move into 2026, leadership is being redefined. Confidence alone is no longer enough. Talent alone is no longer enough. In a world shaped by hybrid work, digital visibility, and perception-driven influence, leaders must know how to be seen, heard, and trusted —intentionally. In this solo episode, Wall Street Journal bestselling author and TEDx speaker Sheena Yap Chan breaks down why visibilit...

Bio Dr. Angela Zeng is the founder and CEO of Karviva Wellness Beverages and co-founder of Fulfill Food & Beverages. Cultural Background Angela is of Chinese descent. Favorite Self Confidence Quote Courage is not the absence of fear, but the decision that something else is more important. Definition of Self Confidence Self-confidence is a quiet trust in your values and the skills you’ve earned, al...

Bio Tara Parsons is the Vice President, Deputy Publisher for the East Coast imprints of the HarperOne Group at HarperCollins Publishers, including Amistad, HarperCollins Español, and HarperVia. Cultural Background Tara is of Japanese descent. Favorite Self Confidence Quote To be beautiful means to be yourself.  You don't need to be accepted by others, you need to accept yourself. Definition of Sel...

Bio Samantha Ong is the founder of Joeydolls, a toy company on a mission to celebrate culture, identity, and inclusivity through play. Cultural Background Samantha is of Malaysian and Chinese descent. Favorite Self Confidence Quote Your story may not have such a happy beginning, but that doesn't make you who you are. It is the rest of your story, who you choose to be. Definition of Self Confidence...

Bio Jenna Ushkowitz is an actress, podcaster and producer. Cultural Background Jenna is of Korean descent. Favorite Self Confidence Quote Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. Definition of Self Confidence Self-confidence stems from self worth and learning to love your true self.  It's also walking in the world with the belief in...

Bio Erika Casupanan is a media personality, keynote speaker, podcast host and historic reality TV champ. Cultural Background Erika is of Filipina descent. Favorite Self Confidence Quote The credit belongs to those of us who are actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood. We strive valiantly and sometimes there's the triumph of achievement but at the worst, we fail, but...

Bio Dominique Narciso Kim is an LGBT Filipina-American Entrepreneur, Founder of the Women’s Entrepreneurial Corps (WE Corps) for Mission-Driven Coaches, Speakers, and Visionary Entrepreneurs, author of Live Your New Story: Discover Your Best Self and Live Your Best Life, and host of the WE Corps Podcast.  Cultural Background Dominique is of FIlipina descent. Favorite Self Confidence Quote Life shr...

Bio Goldie Chan is a creative, keynote speaker, author and cancer survivor. Cultural Background Goldie is of Chinese descent. Favorite Self Confidence Quote Joy is an act of resistance. Definition of Self Confidence Self-confidence is the quiet belief that your voice matters, your work has value, and you can handle what comes next. Her Life Before the Discovery of Self Confidence Before Goldie lea...

Bio Samorn Selim is the founder of Career Unicorns®. Cultural Background Samorn is of Lao descent. Favorite Self Confidence Quote Small consistent actions everyday can lead to remarkable positive changes. Definition of Self Confidence Self-confidence is feeling safe in your body. Her Life Before the Discovery of Self Confidence Samorn was a type A workaholic and a people pleaser. The “AHA” Moment...

Bio Kate Hancock is a self-made serial entrepreneur, investor, author and keynote speaker. Cultural Background Kate is of Filipina descent. Favorite Self Confidence Quote Just do it. Definition of Self Confidence Self-confidence is a belief in yourself. Her Life Before the Discovery of Self Confidence Kate used to be shy and didn't feel beautiful in her own skin. The “AHA” Moment Kate was a sales...

Info from Big Asian Energy In this empowering episode of Big Asian Energy , we sit down with Sheena Yap Chan —Wall Street Journal bestselling author, speaker, and host of The Tao of Self-Confidence podcast. With over 800 interviews under her belt, Sheena brings deep insight into what holds so many women back from fully stepping into their power—and what it takes to break through. We talk about the...

Bio Gina Romero is the founder of Connected Women. Cultural Background Gina is of Filipina and British descent. Favorite Self Confidence Quote Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life? Definition of Self Confidence Self-confidence is not having everything figured out but you take the first step anyway. Her Life Before the Discovery of Self Confidence Gina lived life...

Bio Sara Fung is a career navigation expert and RN with 17 years of experience in healthcare and leadership. Cultural Background Sara is of Chinese descent. Favorite Self Confidence Quote The minute you learn to love yourself, you would not want to be anyone else. Definition of Self Confidence Self-confidence is about being sure of who you are. Her Life Before the Discovery of Self Confidence Sara...

Bio Leilani Quiray is the Founder and CEO of be the change HR, an HR consulting firm on a mission to empower businesses to scale with heart and purpose.  Cultural Background Leilani is of Filipina and European descent. Favorite Self Confidence Quote I'm a badass Definition of Self Confidence Self-confidence is doing things even if they are scary. Her Life Before the Discovery of Self Confidence Le...

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