The Tao of Self Confidence

Lauren Toyota is a former MTV Canada host and a YouTube sensation. Her channel and blog, Hot For Food, attract a wide and engaged audience of young people curious about how to make vegan food fast and fun. In less than two years, her YouTube channel has gained 330,000 subscribers. She lives in Toronto, Canada.  Her cookbook, Vegan Comfort Classics: 101 Recipes To Feed Your Face (Coming out February 27, 2018), is a fun and irreverent take on vegan comfort food that’s saucy, sweet, sassy, and most definitely deep-fried. Lauren's life back then wasn't so easy.  She used to be bullied for being mixed race which made her feel isolated.  It was in those moments of isolation that she was able to discover her inner voice that gave her the confidence to become her true self.   Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Lauren's episode, Lauren's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Danah Gutierrez is the co-founder of Plump.ph.  She is also a body positive advocate, model, and author.  Plump.ph is an advocacy website aiming to raise awareness about everything body positive in the Philippines.  The website has been featured in numerous top publications online and offline across the nation.  Danah loves Jesus, good food, make up artistry, and 90s hip-hop (in that particular order). In fact, she can rap Bone-Thugs-N-Harmony's Tha Crossroads flawlessly. Danah used to be obsessed with her external looks which made her unhappy.  Digging deep and seeing a Bible verse has helped her realized how beautiful she truly inside and out.  This grew confidence and has created a movement to help other women see their own true beauty.   Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Danah's episode, Danah's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Anastazcia Gutierrez (also known as Stacy) is the co-founder of Plump.ph.  She is also a body positive advocate, model, and author.  Plump.ph is an advocacy website aiming to raise awareness about everything body positive in the Philippines.  The website has been featured in numerous top publications online and offline across the nation. Stacy shares how she was able to come out of an eating disorder to creating the biggest body positivity movements in the Philippines.  Check out her episode as she shares her amazing story plus tips to help you in your own journey to self confidence. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Anastazcia's episode, Anastazcia's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Bonnie Chiu is the Founder and CEO of Lensational.  She has been named a Forbes 30 Under 30’s Social Entrepreneur in Europe in 2017 at 24 years old, was awarded Young Achiever at the Asian Women of Achievement Awards and the Hong Kong Youth Service Award. The Entrepreneur.com has listed her as one of 30 International Entrepreneurs Really Are Solving the World's Problems. Lensational is a non-profit social enterprise based in Hong Kong and London, aiming to equip underprivileged women with cameras and photography training to empower them emotionally and economically. Lensational has served 400 women and girls from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, the Philippines, India, Bhutan, Cambodia, Thailand and Kenya.   She now manages 50 volunteers spanning across 18 countries. Bonnie used to question her own abilities but when she read stories of unsung heroes taking action and creating a positive impact on the world, that is when she also decided to start Lensational. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Bonnie's episode, Bonnie's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Tiffany Lo is the Senior Supervising Video Producer at BuzzFeed working on the Facebook pages such as Goodful and Tasty. Tiffany manages the teams that create content for Buzzfeed's Facebook distribution, including Tasty, the short-form video cooking instruction and discovery site that we all love to watch. Tiffany shares how she started from the bottom and work her way to where she is today.  She talks about what she is willing to do to be more confident in herself and to go after her dreams.  Check out her episode to listen to her story. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Tiffany's episode, Tiffany's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Paola Mardo is a writer, reporter, and producer of podcasts, radio, and creative projects including interactive audio fiction, criticism, and investigative journalism. She specializes in longform storytelling and stories about art, technology, and culture.  Paola is also the host of F This Weekly, a podcast which is about women of color in the arts and entertainment. The show included interviews and stories and was featured on NBC News, Angry Asian Man, and Reappropriate. Paola shares how she was able to take a step back to figure out what her path is to living life according to her design.  Check out her episode to listen to her story. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Paola's episode, Paola's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Samantha Jo is an actress and a martial artist.  She got her first introductions into the Hollywood stunt industry after her Olympic feat. By age 18 and with a filmography that already included Scott Pilgrim vs. The World and Sucker Punch (in which she stunt doubled Jena Malone), Samantha moved to Los Angeles to further pursue her career. It is here that landed her breakout role of “Kitana” in the Mortal Kombat: Legacy web-series as well as “Car-vex” in the superhero blockbuster: Man of Steel.   Now, she has been studying at Studio 4, a Los Angeles based acting school for the past 3 years and steadily growing as an artist. You can watch her in episodes of TNT’s Agent X and look out for her in the blockbuster hits Wonder Woman and Justice League films. Samantha shares how doing what she loves has help her grow her self confidence to be the powerhouse that she is today while doing her part to be a positive impact in the world.     Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Samantha's episode, Samantha's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Eliza Romero is a style blogger/photographer/pop culture critic at Aesthetic Distance.  She publishes outfit photos every week within a personal blog post about her feelings about race, especially when it comes to Asian American issues, fashion, gender, politics, anything really. Eliza also shoots fashion editorials for her blog using her own personal style aesthetic and she always tries to book male and female models of color. These editorials are usually submitted for publication in a fashion magazine. She is doing her little part to get people of color better representation in the media, which is one of Eliza's missions with her brand. Eliza shares how stepping out on her own instead of conforming to society has led her to creating her successful blog that now serves as a community and a calling.  Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Eliza's episode, Eliza's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Phoebe Chongchua is a multimedia Brand Journalist, Brand Consultant & Marketing Strategist who is revolutionizing brand communication with consumers. She makes companies remarkable using brand journalism storytelling to grow their online presence, build a community, and gain greater market share. Phoebe is a former San Diego ABC TV News journalist who helps brands gain a competitive advantage by learning to "Be the Media". Phoebe is the host of "The Brand Journalism Advantage" podcast and a "Top 50 Podcaster To Follow". Phoebe shares how storytelling has helped her gain confidence in herself and be more of her true self by sharing stories she chooses to share that would create a positive impact to the world.  She always knew that if she can imagine it then somehow she can achieve it. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Phoebe's episode, Phoebe's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Shama Hyder is the CEO of the award-winning agency, The Marketing Zen Group, and best-selling author of two books, The Zen of Social Media Marketing and Momentum. As a keynote speaker and CEO, she's worked with many leading brands, including AT&T, Capital One, Mary Kay, Dippin' Dots and Chase and has been featured across all major media channels, including MSNBC, Fox Business, Forbes, Inc. and The Wall Street Journal. Shama shares how her journey in entrepreneurship isn't about creating self importance but it's learning to always give value and give back.  This way of thinking has helped her have a successful company and be the powerhouse that she is today. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Shama's episode, Shama's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Tracey Nguyen is an ecommerce entrepreneur and cofounder of Lipstick And Muffin Media where she helps female entrepreneurs/bloggers to build their online empire. She provides you with services that customized to you and your business's needs. From one on one coaching, website building to SEO & social media management, Tracey has what you need to grow and succeed as an incredible female entrepreneur that you were born to become. Tracey shares about her life when she first moved to Canada from Vietnam, her struggles such as being bullied and how she stood up for herself to be the confident woman that she today.  Check out her episode to listen to her story. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Tracey's episode, Tracey's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Florine Eppe Beauloye is the cofounder of mOOnshot digital and Top  50 Asia's Woman Leaders.  Passionate about digital alchemy, and a firm believer in the immeasurable value of the human touch in digital transformation, she is an award-winning marketing strategist and entrepreneur. She is powered by an impressive international marketing experience spanning over a decade and a strong network within Google, Facebook and YouTube. A global nomad at heart with wanderlust in her veins, she is also a self-confessed tech-junkie drawn to cutting edge technologies, and possessing a natural flair for leading premium and luxury brands on their enchanting and mesmerising journey of digital relevance. Florine shares how travelling solo for the first time helped her be the confident person that she is today even when others warned her not to go at the time.  Check out her episode to listen to her full story. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Florine's episode, Florine's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

​E​mily ​E​dwards is the co-founder/director​ of Huntrlnd​, has been a designer in the fashion industry since 2006.  During this time she worked for several prominent ​A​ustralian fashion brands, including ​Yeojin ​B​ae, ​W​hite ​S​uede and ​W​itchery.  The debut HUNTR collection was the first collection edwards released under her own brand name.  This collection sold throughout Australia and Germany and quickly became a recognised brand name across the social-sphere.  Their purpose is to pave the way as a leading luxe-wellness brand by spreading our message of conscious living and empowering thought to women all over the globe. Emily shares how daily meditation has helped be more confident in herself and fill her head with positive thoughts to keep her going.  Check out her episode to listen to her story. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Emily's episode, Emily's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Serena Poon doubles as a classically-trained chef and nutritionist to her clientele.  She passionately focuses on the importance of whole body and mind wellness. She is known for curating individual healing and wellness programs using integrative health, holistic nutrition and culinary alchemy. Serena shares how a major setback in her life gave her the opportunity to shift her focus into another career that met beyond her expectations of success and how she is able to be more confident because of this.  Always remember that every setback can has a comeback and Serena's story is a must listen! Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Serena's episode, Serena's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

Joss Bacalla is the founder of JossBecause which is  a lifestyle and entertainment website. From fashion and beauty tips, to interviews with interesting minds, she thrives to create and evoke discussion.  With the help of passionate and vibrant contributors, Joss hopes to inspire, entertain, and spread a little bit of humor, just because.  Born and raised in Toronto, Ontario I’ve spent most of my life binge-watching 80s sitcoms. She knew she wanted to work in television and create content at a young age.  Joss launched my career Producing at Canada’s leading television networks for The Grammy Awards and The Toronto International Film Festival. Now living in Los Angeles, she is pursuing her passion with JossBecause. Joss shares how starting her blog, JossBecause, has helped her realize what she is capable of creating is she believes in herself and take action.  Check out her episode to listen to her story. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Joss' episode, Joss' website, resources, gifts and so much more.