919: Connected Women With Gina Romero

05/13/25 • 18 min

The Tao of Self-Confidence

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 like a blank canvas figuring out her own path. It wasn't a clear path for her since she had an unconventional upbringing.

The “AHA” Moment

Gina used to be in a women's community in the UK and when she moved to South East Asia, she couldn't find the women's community that she wanted. So she decided to start small and ask people to have coffee with her which in turn started Connected Women.

Her Life After the Discovery of Self Confidence

Gina may have tough times but she loves what she does because it's a problem that she truly wants to solve.

The One Self Confidence Tip for the Listener

Look for those communities where people are there to lift you up.

Interview Links

If you would like to connect with Sheena, here is the following:

P.S. If you are looking for ways to help women in your company increase their self-confidence to become effective leaders, you can contact me as I hold workshops and talks on this subject. You can contact me here.

P.P.S. Preorder my upcoming book Bridging the Confidence Gap. Click here to order your copy of the book

P.P.P.S. Order my book Wiley, The Tao of Self-Confidence, today. Click here to order your copy of the book.

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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 like a blank canvas figuring out her own path. It wasn't a clear path for her since she had an unconventional upbringing.

The “AHA” Moment

Her Life After the Discovery of Self Confidence

Gina may have tough times but she loves what she does because it's a problem that she truly wants to solve.

The One Self Confidence Tip for the Listener

Look for those communities where people are there to lift you up.

Interview Links

If you would like to connect with Sheena, here is the following:

P.P.S. Preorder my upcoming book Bridging the Confidence Gap. Click here to order your copy of the book

P.P.P.S. Order my book Wiley, The Tao of Self-Confidence, today. Click here to order your copy of the book.

Want to manifest like a queen? Click here to learn how.

"Let’s Build Your Queendom With A.I!" Click here to get on the waiting list.

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918: Just Say Yes With Sara Fung

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 used to be shy and quiet to the point the teacher thought she needed a hearing assessment.

The “AHA” Moment

Sara learn to say YES to the opportunities that came her way which helped built her confidence. She also was overworked and stressed with her job and that is where she realized she needed to do something different which led to starting her podcast and started her career coaching journey.

Her Life After the Discovery of Self Confidence

Sara loves being a full-time entrepreneur. She gets to do what she wants and creates her own schedule. One of the things she loves to do is having slow mornings.

The One Self Confidence Tip for the Listener

Care less about what other people think of you.

Interview Links

If you would like to connect with Sheena, here is the following:

P.P.S. Preorder my upcoming book Bridging the Confidence Gap. Click here to preorder your copy of the book

P.P.P.S. Order my book Wiley today. Click here to order your copy of the book.

Want to manifest like a queen? Click here to learn how.

"Let’s Build Your Queendom With A.I!" Click here to get on the waiting list.

Next Episode

920: Big Asian Energy With Sheena Yap Chan

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 realities of self-doubt, how perfectionism and fear keep us stuck, and why learning to believe in yourself is the most radical, life-changing thing you can do.

Sheen Shares:

The truth behind the confidence gap—and how it affects women in leadership
Why we’re conditioned to play small (and how to break free)
What “ready, fire, aim” looks like in action
Why self-promotion isn’t tacky—it’s leadership
How to reframe rejection, get visible, and believe you’re enough

Whether you’re dreaming of publishing a book, going for that next promotion, or just want to feel less alone on the path to confidence, this conversation is for you.

About Sheena Yap Chan:
Sheena is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Tao of Self-Confidence and her latest book Bridging the Confidence Gap: How Empowered Women Change the World is out now. She’s the host of a podcast of the same name, which has hit 1M+ downloads. Her work has been featured in NBC, Mindvalley, The Manila Times, and more.
If you would like to connect with Sheena, here is the following: