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268: Live Life Better With Victoria Park Dec 05, 2016

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Victoria Park was born and raised in the great city of Chicago, and can be currently seen on MTV’s Sweet/Vicious. She is best known for her leading role as Hayley in feature film “Everything Before Us”, her recurring role as head cheerleader Aubrey on ABC Family’s “Bunheads”, as well as her work on “Grey’s Anatomy”, “Revenge”, “Cavemen”, and with Wong Fu Productions. She graduated from Northwestern University with a BA in Radio/TV/Film, and has trained with Anthony Meindl, Margie Haber, Playhouse West, & Upright Citizens Brigade. Victoria is also half of YouTube sketch comedy duo “2 Azn Grlz”, and loves denim, her cats, and really bad puns. Victoria used to be self conscious since she was living life to make others happy. She was always afraid of what other people may think of her. When she knew that to live life better is to live to be herself, that is when she was able to break free from what people thought of her. Check out her episode to listen to her story. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Victoria's episode, Victoria's website, resources, gifts and so much more. Are you looking for more speaking opportunities and be part of the community to get you there? This is your time to be seen. Get your free VISIBILITY Framework ToolKit. Click here to download it today. Want to be part of the directory of Asian Women Authors and Podcasters? Click here to apply. Want to be part of Tao Queens? Click here to join.

267: Embrace Your Culture With Larissa Lam Dec 02, 2016

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Larissa Lam is an award-winning pop, dance and soul-influenced singer and songwriter. Her current single “I Feel Alive” won the 2015 Hollywood Music in Media Award and Akademia Music Award for Best Dance Song. She was named November 2015 Best Vocalist of the Month by SingerUniverse Magazine. This petite, Chinese-American woman defies stereotypes and expectations with her powerful and soulful voice. However, what makes Lam stand out is her range and ability to craft memorable melodies with lyrical depth and empowering themes. Lam can energize you with club anthems, show some sass with a jazzy twist or bare her soul with a tender ballad. Growing up in the United States, Larissa used to be ashamed of being Asian American. She wanted to be like her peers since she grew up in a predominantly Caucasian community. A story from the Bible helped Larissa realized to embrace her culture and now gets involved in Asian American issues to educate and bring awareness. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Larissa's episode, Larissa's website, resources, gifts and so much more. Are you looking for more speaking opportunities and be part of the community to get you there? This is your time to be seen. Get your free VISIBILITY Framework ToolKit. Click here to download it today. Want to be part of the directory of Asian Women Authors and Podcasters? Click here to apply. Want to be part of Tao Queens? Click here to join.

266: Live High With Ashley Low Dec 01, 2016

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Ashley Low founder of Ashley Low Photography, she is a family photographer who specialises in newborn photography. She absolutely love what she does. Ashley gets to be around by all the sweet newborns who give her big smiles and beautiful poses (despite the occasional pees/poos), the drooling but cheekily cute babies and the running around toddlers who motivates her to keep fit! There was a time in Ashley's life where she was miserable and too afraid to speak. When she knew she could live high, it meant for her to live a happy life. Find out in this episode how Ashley is able to live high and overcome her self confidence issues. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Ashley's episode, Ashley's website, resources, gifts and so much more. Are you looking for more speaking opportunities and be part of the community to get you there? This is your time to be seen. Get your free VISIBILITY Framework ToolKit. Click here to download it today. Want to be part of the directory of Asian Women Authors and Podcasters? Click here to apply. Want to be part of Tao Queens? Click here to join.

265: Build Confidence Through Meditation With Zeoane Goh Nov 30, 2016

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Zeoane is a versatile talent, well-known for her bubbly and fun energy in her hosting shows. She had rave reviews and testimonials of her roadshows, dinner and dance parties, seminars and community shows. She has been featured on Singapore national TV channels like Channel 5, Channel 8, Channel U, Toggle TV and Starhub Cable TV. Her latest projects are for Singapore’s Health Promotion Board’s stage plays to raise awareness for national health campaigns. For Zeoane, it was a challenge for her to build confidence especially with her body since she was not the typical Asian female. This led her to low self esteem and self sabotage. When her husband introduced her to a form of meditation, that was when she able to build her own confidence. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Zeoane's episode, Zeoane's website, resources, gifts and so much more. Are you looking for more speaking opportunities and be part of the community to get you there? This is your time to be seen. Get your free VISIBILITY Framework ToolKit. Click here to download it today. Want to be part of the directory of Asian Women Authors and Podcasters? Click here to apply. Want to be part of Tao Queens? Click here to join.

264: Creating A Reel Impact With Shuling Yong Nov 29, 2016

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Shuling Yong is a filmmaker with a passion for creating positive social change through media, and have Produced/Directed Growing Roots which premiered on the Discovery Channel, worked with the Chicago-based multi award-winning production company Kartemquin Films on Maria Finitzo’s In The Game and Steve James’s America To Me, and on Rebecca Parrish’s award-winning documentary Radical Grace. She has also worked with multiple non-profit organizations across Chicagoland, helping take their videos and online marketing efforts to the next level. Shuling also has a podcast called Reel Impact based on interviews, case studies, tips and stories from impact film and video professionals worldwide. Shuling was not able to express herself when she was younger. Growing in as Asian household, her family was never expressive which made Shuling not realize what she can truly achieve herself. In this episode, you will learn what Shuling did to gain confidence to be where she is today creating a positive impact through filmmaking. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Shuling's episode, Shuling's website, resources, gifts and so much more. Are you looking for more speaking opportunities and be part of the community to get you there? This is your time to be seen. Get your free VISIBILITY Framework ToolKit. Click here to download it today. Want to be part of the directory of Asian Women Authors and Podcasters? Click here to apply. Want to be part of Tao Queens? Click here to join.

263: Finding Your Voice With Lisa Chang Nov 28, 2016

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Lisa Chang is a proven modern day social marketing expert, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur. Lisa is traveling the world sharing her message to become self made. She is helping individuals with her vehicle to create self confidence & residual income. Her inner drive is to help more women become independent and to create a better world for children to explore their dreams & goals. It was difficult for Lisa before to express herself and her feelings because of her upbringing but when she had the courage to share about her father's death and how its affected her, that was when she was able to find her voice in this world. Check out her episode to listen to Lisa's story. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Lisa's episode, Lisa's website, resources, gifts and so much more. Are you looking for more speaking opportunities and be part of the community to get you there? This is your time to be seen. Get your free VISIBILITY Framework ToolKit. Click here to download it today. Want to be part of the directory of Asian Women Authors and Podcasters? Click here to apply. Want to be part of Tao Queens? Click here to join.

262: Let Go Of The Fear With Shamila Gopalan Nov 25, 2016

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Shamila Gopalan is Co-Founder & Chief Evangelist of Catalyst/TV. She is also Founder & Managing Director of BlinkAsia, a visual digital B2B content agency focused on the technology and government sectors. Being a board member of Asia Content Marketing Association (ACMA), she also speaks at industry focused events & contributes thought leadership content to relevant platforms. Before Shamila's success, she used to always live in fear. She was afraid of what others might think of her or what actions she takes in life. When she learned how to let go of the fear to live life on her terms, that is when she started gaining confidence. Tune into today's episode to listen to her story. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Shamila's episode, Shamila's website, resources, gifts and so much more. Are you looking for more speaking opportunities and be part of the community to get you there? This is your time to be seen. Get your free VISIBILITY Framework ToolKit. Click here to download it today. Want to be part of the directory of Asian Women Authors and Podcasters? Click here to apply. Want to be part of Tao Queens? Click here to join.

261: Accept Yourself With Angie Kim Nov 24, 2016

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Angie Kim is a Korean-American actress whose desire is to break barriers for Asians in the entertainment industry. Her first introduction to the spotlight was through hosting her own radio talk show. Having a greater desire to showcase not just her voice, she decided to compete in global pageants such as Miss Asia USA and Miss Korea. Even with success in these areas, she longed to express herself beyond the limits of appearance and began her pursuit as an actress. Despite not having acting experience, casting directors were quick to see her genuine and uplifting personality shine through, which ultimately landed her first role as lead female actress alongside Ken Jeong and Eric Roberts in the film K-Town Cowboys (Release Date: 2015). With recent productions, working with HBO and actors such as Ernie Hudson and Rob Schneider, she is on her way to become one of the breakout actresses in the Asian American community and be the pioneer for Asian Americans in the entertainment industry. It was difficult for Angie to accept herself since she was not confident in herself. When Angie's mother decided to enter her into a beauty pageant, that was when she learned to fully express her true self and be okay with being more of herself. Listen to this episode as Angie shares her story. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Angie's episode, Angie's website, resources, gifts and so much more. Are you looking for more speaking opportunities and be part of the community to get you there? This is your time to be seen. Get your free VISIBILITY Framework ToolKit. Click here to download it today. Want to be part of the directory of Asian Women Authors and Podcasters? Click here to apply. Want to be part of Tao Queens? Click here to join.

260: Stop Being Other People's Fantasy With Vanessa Teck Nov 23, 2016

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Vanessa Teck is an Asian American scholar-activist. She received both her M.A. in Higher Education and B.A in Intercultural Communications and Digital Media Studies from University of Denver. She is the co-founder and EVP of Multimedia and Outreach of Project Ava, a social justice and advocacy based multimedia production company. A daughter of Cambodian refugees, she has always felt a deep commitment towards addressing issues of equity, access, and persistence. Vanessa used to follow what other people wanted her to be instead of what she wanted to be. The minute she decided to stop being other people's fantasy, that is when she was able to step into her own power to be her authentic self. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Vanessa's episode, Vanessa's website, resources, gifts and so much more. Are you looking for more speaking opportunities and be part of the community to get you there? This is your time to be seen. Get your free VISIBILITY Framework ToolKit. Click here to download it today. Want to be part of the directory of Asian Women Authors and Podcasters? Click here to apply. Want to be part of Tao Queens? Click here to join.

259: Stand Out From The Crowd With Jennifer Wang Nov 22, 2016

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Jennifer Wang is a blogger and a design student passionate about sustainable fashion and inspiring others, especially young adults, to approach life with an environmentally and ethically conscious mindset through her blog, Sustainable Siren. She hopes to convince and inspire others that within their pre-existing love for fashion and shopping, that they have the power to help the earth by lessening your environmental impact, and to help others by supporting companies with ethical labor practices in place. Before Jennifer became a successful fashion blogger, she used to follow what everyone else was wearing since she cared too much about what her peers thought of her. When she decided to just start creating her personal style and stand our from the rest, the people around her loved it even more which in turn helped her with her confidence and learning to just be herself. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Jennifer's episode, Jennifer's website, resources, gifts and so much more. Are you looking for more speaking opportunities and be part of the community to get you there? This is your time to be seen. Get your free VISIBILITY Framework ToolKit. Click here to download it today. Want to be part of the directory of Asian Women Authors and Podcasters? Click here to apply. Want to be part of Tao Queens? Click here to join.

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