Confidence doesn’t happen overnight, it requires dedication and self-belief. After experiencing first-hand the struggles that Asian Women face in society and in their careers, Sheena Yap Chan embarked on a mission to help Asian Women boost their confidence to live their authentic selves, create a voice in the world, and create a stronger representation for Asian women. Tao means ‘the way’.

Sheena Yap Chan is The Wall Street Journal Bestselling author, keynote speaker, consultant and award winning podcaster on leadership and self-confidence. She is also the founder and host of the award winning podcast called The Tao of Self-Confidence where she interviews Asian women about their inner journey to self confidence. Her podcast has gotten over one million downloads to date and has interviewed over 800 women on the topic of confidence. She has interviewed celebrities, 8 figure CEO’s and more. Sheena has been featured on MindValley, FOX, ThriveGlobal, Manila Times and more. She is the TOP 10 Self Confidence/Self Love Coaches to Follow which was featured in Disrupt Magazine. She is also the co-author of the International bestselling books called Asian Women Who BossUp and International Women of Color Who BossUp. Sheena's debut book with Wiley, The Tao of Self-Confidence: A Guide to Moving Beyond Trauma and Awakening the Leader Within is also The Wall Street Journal and Publishers Weekly bestselling book.

In this episode, Sheena shares her journey starting her own podcast and becoming a bestselling author, how to build confidence and the importance of role models, finding support around you, and more!

00:56 - Intro

04:01 - Journey to the Tao of Self Confidence (book)

08:59 - Starting the Tao of Self Confidence (podcast)

13:16 - Traumas and negative stereotypes surrounding asian women

17:45 - The origin of Tao

20:33 - Importance of finding support around you 

26:47 - Confidence doesn’t happen overnight 

27:32 - Highlights of book

30:02 - Journey to gaining self confidence 

33:55 - Advice for gaining self confidence 

34:53 - Role models

40:38 - Where to find Sheena

Connect with Sheena - linkedin.com/in/sheenayapchan/

Visit Sheena’s website - https://sheenayapchan.com

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