In this episode, Jerry Lee gave us some top tips on how to overcome some of the perceived limitations of being Asians. Also, we addressed some of the cultural nuances that affected Asians in the workplace in the United States. Jerry Lee is an admin from the Subtle Asian Networking Group in the US, and he takes his experience in the group as a guide on how to overcome these potentially harmful perceived traits. Be aware of the Asian upbringings on, and values growing and try to understand them as strengths instead of weaknesses Asians tend to be hard workers and put their heads down. That is great; however, the lack of challenging the status quo causes issues as that puts Asians in a bind is not being perceived super…
Culture affects us personally and professionally. Because of globalization, cultural diversity has become increasingly present in almost all aspects of life. However, bridging cultural differences is a challenge, especially for those who live and work in a foreign land. In this episode, Kenneth Randall shares how he, as an American, adapted to the Asian culture. He talks about his professional engagements with Asians and their impact on his personal life. Ken expounds on the differences between the Asian and Western cultures and how he bridges them. To know more about bridging cultural differences, tune in to this episode! Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Know the differences between Asian and Western cultures.Learn how to integrate other cultural values into your own.Understand how cultural differences…
What Troubles You? If you ever asked yourself these questions, then you are in the right place: How do I understand someone from a different culture like my Asian friends?Why do different leadership styles work for different people?As an Asian American, Asian British, or Asian Australian, how do I resolve my identity crisis?How do I manage my relationships with my parents, who grew up in a different culture?What works in Asia, and what doesn't work in Asia as a Westerner? What Values Will You Get and who is George Wu? Navigating the Rise will help you understand Asian and Western cultures. The result will be to level up your life overall. For example, that can be: Have better relationships Create more successful businesses Become a more well-rounded leader Able to…
Many industries are now collaborating with social media personalities to reach more audiences. Because of this opportunity, more people are aspiring to be a lifestyle influencer. You might think it's an easy job, but being an influencer takes more than taking pretty pictures. It requires hard work, dedication, and passion to be successful in this field. In this episode, Athena Ng shares her journey in becoming a fashion and lifestyle influencer. She also discusses the challenges and perks of being a social media personality, as well as the style and trends she loves. If you want to know more about the world of social media influencers, this episode is for you. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Discover Athena's style and how she manages…
Juggling a full-time job while being an influencer can be stressful. After all, being an influencer is more than just attracting an audience to purchase products. Itβs also about starting conversations about timely and relevant topics, such as how to build self-confidence and self-love. In this episode, Ekasari Gusti shares what it is like to be working as a cabin crew while being a fashion influencer. She also discusses the importance of inner beauty and self-confidence, as well as some fashion tips for specific body figures. Listen to her experiences traveling alone and how she helps her followers see the wonders of the world. If you want to learn how to build self-confidence, this episode is for you. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:…
Our upbringing determines our identity and values. Every decision we make is affected by our beliefs growing up. As a result, it can become a constraint in a diverse workplace, where you have to learn how to put yourself in the shoes of someone from another culture. By learning how to respect each otherβs differences and awakening our cultural awareness, we can achieve success in everything we do. In this episode, John Eing joins us to talk about how you can advance your career without compromising your values in life. He also discusses the importance of breaking cultural norms and stereotypes in the workplace. Also, he highlights the role of cultural awareness in our multicultural interactions in the workplace and society. This episode will teach you the importance of culture…
Known as the "Career Whisperer" in Fortune 500 companies for being the most sought out coach for employee & team success. Shian Chuan is a certified Master NLP practitioner and a Peak Performance business consultant. Shian has mentored over 300 clients and is an accomplished trainer and speaker. She presented to 1000's of leaders around the world on behavioral science and human psychology. Originally from California, Shian has more than 11 years of training, coursework, and experience related to mindset, brain and body-based personal development, and alternative healing. Background We explored various solutions and ideas on how to merge with our past selves. Many pieces of baggage and experiences have both positives and negatives that are manifesting in our lives that we are not aware of. Until we can look…
This week I have the opportunity to interview Yoshimi Nomura. we pivoted the conversation a bit away from typical Western-born Asians to Asians who had to adapt to a new culture. The cultural conflicts still exist, and we explore the conflicting values. Additionally, we look at how do we still maintain our cultural stance. Yoshimi demonstrated a strong sense of proudness in her heritage. A lot of questions that bothered most immigrants or Asians born outside of Asia when it comes to attacking the Asian culture, Yoshimi can maintain a calm composure to stand her ground. Even when things are taken out of context, she assumes people are just misinformed. She believed it was her opportunity to educate them about the culture. This firmness is hard to find. And we…
This week we had the opportunity to speak with Surbhi Rathore. Surbhi Rathore is the CEO and Co-Founder of Symbl, the first conversational intelligence API Platform that automatically analyzes free-flowing human to human natural conversations to generate shared knowledge and actionable insights. Symbl recently expanded its operations from India to the United States after closing its $1.8M in venture funding, 6 months back. They have grown teams in India and Seattle to over 25 people and work as a distributed family of tech junkies spread across geographic regions. She comes with a background in various technical and customer-obsessed roles across startups and enterprises like Nevis Networks and Amdocs. Prior to leading Symbl, she was working in the Conversational AI space focussed on delivering value to Telco users.Β She is also…
People often think actors only crave fortune and fame. However, it is not the case for those who have experienced rejections and failures throughout their career. Behind the camera, the entertainment industry requires sacrifices for you to build a name, especially if you are an Asian actress in Hollywood. The rewardβmeasly pay and discrimination against certain races, genders, and appearances. In this episode, Vivian Ahn discusses the challenges she has encountered to fulfill her dreams of being an actress. Being in the industry for ten years, she shares her experiences and insights about the acting industryβs diversity and changes throughout the years. If you are an aspiring Asian actress in Hollywood, learn how to survive the competition by listening to the full episode. Here are the three reasons why you…
