The Tao of Self-Confidence

Sheena Yap Chan is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, keynote speaker, strategist, and award-winning podcaster renowned for her expertise in elevating leadership and self-confidence through media. She is the founder and host of the acclaimed podcast, The Tao of Self-Confidence, where she interviews women about their journeys to self-confidence. With over one million downloads, her podcast ranks among the top 0.5% most popular shows globally and features over 800 interviews, including conversations with celebrities and eight-figure CEOs. Sheena’s influence extends beyond podcasting. Her debut book, The Tao of Self-Confidence: A Guide to Moving Beyond Trauma and Awakening the Leader Within, published by Wiley, is a Wall Street Journal and Publishers Weekly bestseller. It is also recognized as one of the top 20 best self-confidence books of all time by Book Authority, the world’s leading site for book recommendations. Her second book, Bridging the Confidence Gap, also published by Wiley, continues her mission of empowering women by addressing the barriers to confidence and leadership. Her work has been featured on prominent platforms such as MindValley, FOX, NBC News, and the Manila Times. Sheena is dedicated to closing the gender confidence gap through her training and programs, aiming to elevate women into leadership roles across all industries. She has delivered impactful speeches for organizations like Live Nation, NASA, and UKG, sharing her insights on self-confidence and leadership. This episode is a solo episode as Sheena shares a little bit about her story and the importance of taking action in your journey to confidence. Hope you enjoy this short and impactful episode.

Misa Chien is the founder of The Authentic Asian, an AAPI Female Leadership Community, to help AAPI Female Founders and C-Levels feel less alone and more connected. Misa's exceptional leadership and entrepreneurial style have propelled her into high demand as a speaker, podcast host, television personality, and has even earned her the distinction of being ranked as the 23rd most viewed woman on LinkedIn worldwide and #1 most viewed Asian American woman nationwide with 16 million+ views per month. Her past speaking clients include Harvard Business School, UCLA, USC, and University of Washington. She has been featured in Inc. Magazine 30 under 30 entrepreneurs, Forbes Women to Watch, LinkedIn Top Voices, and as a serial entrepreneur on the Food Network’s Great Food Truck Race embarrassing herself in front of over 60 million viewers worldwide. Misa was also recently named Inc. Magazine's 2025 Female Founders 500, a list of the most creative and inspiring female leaders in America. Misa shares her journey of how she started The Authentic Asian and why she is so passionate about uplifting the voices of Asian women. She also shares some personal branding and confidence tips along the way. Tune into her episode to listen to her full story.

Lorraine K. Lee is an award-winning global keynote speaker, an instructor for Stanford Continuing Studies and LinkedIn Learning, and the author of Unforgettable Presence: Get Seen, Gain Influence, and Catapult Your Career (Wiley, 2025). She is recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice and has more than 300,000+ LinkedIn followers and over a decade of experience leading editorial teams at the world’s top tech firms. Lorraine has been invited as a guest speaker to some of the world’s most recognizable brands including Zoom, Cisco, Amazon, ASICS, Hilton, and McKinsey and Company. She covers a wide range of topics including creating engaging virtual presentations, growing your presence on LinkedIn, effectively communicating in a virtual world, leading collaborative remote and distributed teams that thrive, and designing impactful virtual and hybrid meetings. Lorraine shares her journey in corporate and how she was able to seize the moment to write her upcoming book. She also shares tips that can help you in your own journey to self-confidence. Check out the full episode to listen to her story.

Hiromi Okuyama is a Toronto-based multi-hyphenate artist with a dynamic career spanning acting, martial arts, and content creation. With over 30 years in film, television, and theatre, she has brought compelling performances to life in productions like The Contest and FOB. She is also a talented voice actor, best known for voicing Farmer Yumi in Season 1 of Paw Patrol. A 5th-degree black belt in Shotokan Karate, Hiromi carries forward her family’s martial arts legacy, learning from her father, Grandmaster Kancho T. Okuyama, who also trained her in judo and other disciplines. She deepened her practice by studying Tai Chi under her maternal grandfather. As a dedicated instructor, she empowers women through her signature program, Embracing Menopause with Martial Arts, blending strength, wellness, and tradition. Beyond martial arts, Hiromi is a recognized digital creator and community builder. As a popular TikTok mom, a former Clubhouse App Icon, and a thought leader in social audio, she has cultivated a loyal audience through her engaging short-form videos. She even shares her expertise through her LinkedIn Learning course on the power of social audio, inspiring others to harness new platforms for connection and growth. Hiromi shares how she was able to unlock her confidence to be the powerhouse woman that she is today. She also shares an important tip to help you in your own journey to self confidence.

Tam R. Luc is the Founder of the Women Who BossUp Book series. In January 2018, Tam published her first book, "A Woman’s Side Hustle," marking the beginning of her six-figure success and inspiring many women to pursue entrepreneurial dreams. In 2019, Tam organized international retreats to help women write and produce their own books, broadening her influence by empowering others through storytelling and publishing. In June 2019, DelucsLife Media LLC. became the corporate name DBA Women With Vision International and was officially incorporated, facilitating greater organizational growth and commitment to helping women achieve their publishing goals and build personal brands. In March 2020, The project "Women Who BossUp" Movement was launched, bringing together ambitious women to share their success stories and strategies. This move proved to be a success and to date has produced 14 books, over 200 authors and multiple International Bestselling book projects. By 2024, Women With Vision International membership was initiated to enhance its reach, providing more resources and opportunities for women to grow and succeed. Today, Women With Vision International are dedicated to inspiring, educating, and supporting women in achieving their dreams. The commitment to empowering women and fostering a supportive community remains steadfast. Tam opens up about the pivotal moment that empowered her to level up in her own journey. She also reveals how, after 17 years of pursuing entrepreneurship, she finally achieved her breakthrough. Tune in to the full episode to hear Tam’s inspiring story!