54-Exploring Self-Confidence with Sheena Yap Chan
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02/05/25 • 31 min
Meet Sheena Yap Chan, a remarkable author and podcaster whose mission is to uplift and empower Asian women through self-confidence and leadership. Sheena's journey from experiencing cultural identity struggles after moving from the Philippines to Toronto, to embracing her heritage and launching the influential podcast "The Tao of Self-Confidence," is nothing short of inspiring. With hundreds of interviews to her name, she dismantles stereotypes and amplifies underrepresented voices, culminating in her latest book, "Bridging the Confidence Gap: How Empowered Women Change the World." Discover the transformative power of representation and the critical need for gender parity in leadership roles.
Join the conversation as we tackle the sensitive subjects of mental health and abuse within Asian communities, breaking cultural taboos and addressing intergenerational trauma. Sheena and I explore practical ways to boost self-esteem and combat self-doubt, drawing parallels between mental and physical fitness. We confront the grim realities of domestic violence and societal issues in places like the Philippines, emphasizing the importance of support systems and challenging harmful media portrayals. This episode is a heartfelt call to action to foster empathy, raise awareness, and help victims reclaim their worth and envision a brighter future.
https://www.sheenayapchan.com/
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https://www.1in3podcast.com/guests/sheena-yap-chan/
1 in 3 is intended for mature audiences. Episodes contain explicit content and may be triggering to some.
If you are in the United States and need help right now, call the national domestic violence hotline at 800-799-7233 or text the word “start” to 88788.
Contact 1 in 3:
- Send your emails to [email protected]
- Follow on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @1in3podcast
- Check out the website https://www.1in3podcast.com/
Thank you for listening and please remember to rate, review & subscribe!
Cover art by Laura Swift Dahlke
Music by Tim Crowe
Meet Sheena Yap Chan, a remarkable author and podcaster whose mission is to uplift and empower Asian women through self-confidence and leadership. Sheena's journey from experiencing cultural identity struggles after moving from the Philippines to Toronto, to embracing her heritage and launching the influential podcast "The Tao of Self-Confidence," is nothing short of inspiring. With hundreds of interviews to her name, she dismantles stereotypes and amplifies underrepresented voices, culminating in her latest book, "Bridging the Confidence Gap: How Empowered Women Change the World." Discover the transformative power of representation and the critical need for gender parity in leadership roles.
Join the conversation as we tackle the sensitive subjects of mental health and abuse within Asian communities, breaking cultural taboos and addressing intergenerational trauma. Sheena and I explore practical ways to boost self-esteem and combat self-doubt, drawing parallels between mental and physical fitness. We confront the grim realities of domestic violence and societal issues in places like the Philippines, emphasizing the importance of support systems and challenging harmful media portrayals. This episode is a heartfelt call to action to foster empathy, raise awareness, and help victims reclaim their worth and envision a brighter future.
https://www.sheenayapchan.com/
https://www.sheenayapchan.com/products
https://www.1in3podcast.com/guests/sheena-yap-chan/
1 in 3 is intended for mature audiences. Episodes contain explicit content and may be triggering to some.
If you are in the United States and need help right now, call the national domestic violence hotline at 800-799-7233 or text the word “start” to 88788.
Contact 1 in 3:
- Send your emails to [email protected]
- Follow on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @1in3podcast
- Check out the website https://www.1in3podcast.com/
Thank you for listening and please remember to rate, review & subscribe!
Cover art by Laura Swift Dahlke
Music by Tim Crowe
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1 in 3 is intended for mature audiences. Episodes contain explicit content and may be triggering to some.
If you are in the United States and need help right now, call the national domestic violence hotline at 800-799-7233 or text the word “start” to 88788.
Contact 1 in 3:
- Send your emails to [email protected]
- Follow on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @1in3podcast
- Check out the website https://www.1in3podcast.com/
Thank you for listening and please remember to rate, review & subscribe!
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Dr. Anisha's links:
1in3 guest profile: https://www.1in3podcast.com/guests/anisha-durve/
Nonprofit Website: https://www.power2breakfree.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/power2breakfree/
Nonprofit YouTube: https://youtube.com/@powertobreakfree
Book: https://a.co/d/iLcP73R
Workbook: https://a.co/d/8d3kjaM
Anisha's Meditation App: https://www.picosuite.com/app/bliss
Anisha's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anishadurve/
1 in 3 is intended for mature audiences. Episodes contain explicit content and may be triggering to some.
If you are in the United States and need help right now, call the national domestic violence hotline at 800-799-7233 or text the word “start” to 88788.
Contact 1 in 3:
- Send your emails to [email protected]
- Follow on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @1in3podcast
- Check out the website https://www.1in3podcast.com/
Thank you for listening and please remember to rate, review & subscribe!
Cover art by Laura Swift Dahlke
Music by Tim Crowe
1 in 3 - 54-Exploring Self-Confidence with Sheena Yap Chan
Transcript
Hi Warriors , Welcome to One in Three . I'm your host , Ingrid . So far , I have shared a lot of domestic violence stories with accompanying statistics . You have also heard fellow Warriors describe how they are transforming their trauma to help others . Today , I'm bringing you something a little different , but equally informative and helpful . Sheena Yap Chan is an author and fellow
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