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Have you ever felt like the only person in your company, industry, community, or the only one in the room reaching for your unique dreams and vision? There’s power in being “The Only”. But how do you harness it as a strength and what can you learn from other “Onlys” to help you own your voice and power, step into your leadership and accelerate your success? Join keynote speaker, media/communication coach, former TV news anchor/reporter and “only” Angela Chee as she shares inspiring bold conv ...
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Today I talk about the power of connection and mindset with professional speaker Frank Kitchen. Frank shares how he stepped out of his comfort zone as an introvert after some helpful advice and eventually became a professional speaker and performer. He says it is crucial to stop thinking about what others think and start thinking about what you wan…
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Today's guest is Jennifer McCollum a CEO, speaker, and author of the book In Her Own Voice - A Woman’s Rise to CEO. With over 25 years of experience in leadership, Jennifer has a unique talent for crafting powerful visions and inspiring teams to turn them into reality. Her journey has taken her through organizations like Coca Cola and she made hist…
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"The impact that I had on the underrepresented employees of the company was something I did not expect and didn't realize that by simply telling my story, being visible, being vulnerable...what a gift that was to them." - Tricia Montalvo Timm How can we embrace the Power of You? Today we tackle the topic of owning your identity at work with Tricia …
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"Instead of vying for a seat at the table, you may need to create your own table." - Angela Chee What will be the next chapter for you? I recently participated in Hello Sunshine's Shine Away event in Los Angeles and I want to share the highlights and takeaways from this incredible event that brought powerful women together for important conversatio…
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Today's guest was "an Only and a Lonely" her entire career. Shelley Zalis is the CEO of The Female Quotient, an equality services company that creates platforms for women and solutions for organizations committed to closing the gender gap in the workplace. Their "Equality Lounges®" at the world's largest business and industry conferences, from CES …
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"You can't be so focused on what you think success looks like that you don't enjoy the journey." - Gail Becker What are you waiting for? My guest today Gail Becker is the Founder of Caulipower, a cauliflower pizza crust and frozen food company named one of the top 10 World’s Most Innovative Food Companies in 2022 by Fast Company. Gail's career span…
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"When you are allowing yourself to embrace your Only, you are embracing you." - Jeff Harry What is your Only moment and how are you going to show up? Today's guest, Jeff Harry, thinks it's important that we all spend more time failing and being bored. He believes that we already have many of the answers we seek, and by simply unleashing our inner c…
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"Fulfillment, success on your own terms, knowing you already have everything you need is what I believe and what I preach, but on some days living and feeling it is much harder." - Angela Chee Are you enough? When is it enough? Today is all about the power of being enough. We are all tired right now - especially the Onlys. This is an opportunity fo…
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"Part of owning your power is knowing that sometimes things take longer than you think." - Angela Chee When did you last take a little space for reflection and sharing? It has been three years since I launched this podcast on International Women's Day and there is so much to look back on as well as lots to look forward to. In this episode, I want t…
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"The opportunity I feel in being the power of the Only is extending agency to those that should be in the room, but aren’t." - Alicin Reidy Williamson What are you trying to shift and what is holding you back? What is agency? Today I discuss this question with Alicin Reidy Williamson, Yahoo’s Chief Culture and Diversity Officer. Alicin says it’s al…
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"The power of The Only is the perfect description of my story, my battle, and my secret weapon." - Henna Pryor How can we proactively begin to step into our unique power? Today's guest Henna Pryor is, like me, a daughter of immigrant parents. She is a Workplace Performance Expert, an award-winning two-time TEDx speaker, and a professional executive…
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"Downshifting your ambitions doesn’t necessarily mean you are throwing away your past or becoming a slacker. It may actually mean that you’ve finally recognized what it takes for achievement and ambition to be sustainable." - Dorie Clark What does it mean to always be ready? Today I talk about how to embrace not being ready. At the start of every n…
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"Sometimes you need to slow down so you can feel." - Angela Chee How do we want to wrap up the year and what do we want to be? As this year comes to an end, let's look back at everything we learned and consider how we can apply it to the new year ahead. In this episode, I share insights from our 2022 guests, give you an exercise to help you slow do…
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"Don't let anyone take away your voice. What you have to say is important." - Charity Elder Where does our strength come from and how can we cultivate our strengths? Today’s guest Charity Elder is an award-winning journalist and media executive with more than 20 years of experience working in and leading broadcast and digital newsrooms. She is also…
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"There is power in our stories; power in sharing them, that’s how it starts." - Angela Chee How can a spark inside someone else lead to a spark inside you that can light a fire within us all? This episode is about what we can all do to make the future. Today I share some highlights from the 2022 Makers Conference that I recently attended in Dana Po…
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"It's time to listen to yourself. It's time to take action. And it's time to move forward with whatever you've been wanting to create." - Angela Chee What action can you take now to create change for yourself, your family, or your community? Today's podcast was inspired by leaders I met at a Meta Boost Small Business event. I kicked off the morning…
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"Looking back allows us to move forward but in our own time." - Angela Chee Why would we want to go backwards into the past? Today I explain why, in order to move forward into a future where we own our power, we need to excavate our past. I unpack why we too often feel like we need to change something about ourselves to fit the mold of the culture …
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"Sunshine comes after the rain, right? But what if the key to our peace, success and true fulfillment isn't waiting for the pain to pass (the rain) to feel joy (sunshine), but our ability to navigate both -- and at the same time?" - Angela Chee How do we feel it all when we are feeling so much? I have been thinking a lot about the power of joy and …
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"Whatever you are working on, plant the seeds." - Angela Chee How can the power of vision help us discover and amplify our gifts? I recently returned from my first visit to the National Speakers Association Conference, so today I want to share the takeaways of my trip and highlight the power of vision that exists within each of us. While I have enj…
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“A book is not about something, it is for someone.” - AJ Harper How do we overcome our insecurities and barriers to become the authors we are meant to be? Whether you are writing a book, giving a speech, or making a video, your creation is an act of service. Today's guest AJ Harper is an editor and publishing strategist on a mission to help authors…
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“It’s important to honor your past and see the impact and power you have on the future. I believe there is a ripple effect.” – Angela Chee I’ve been very introspective these past few months. I feel a lot of change coming and have been going through a personal realignment, by reflecting back to move forward. That’s why this week I’m re-releasing: “T…
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"A lot of untigering is about turning inward." - Iris Chen What can we undo versus do? That is what we are exploring today: the power of undoing. It takes a lot to shift culture and break generational cycles, so to help me explore this topic is Iris Chen, a self-described recovering tiger mother, the founder of the "untigering" movement, and author…
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"Biology is destiny unless you know what it's doing to you." - Dr. Louann Brizendine Today's guest, Dr. Louann Brizendine, New York Times Bestselling Author of "The Female Brain" and "The Male Brain" says it's time for a new and radically positive understanding of aging for women. In this episode, she shares actionable science-backed steps for incr…
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“What you do now is not just about you there is a ripple effect.” - Angela Chee How can we quiet the fear of being first? This week, I talk about the power of being seen. Let this be your reminder that what you do and how you are being matters -- even if you don't see it yet. It is causing a ripple effect. In this episode, I highlight a story from …
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"It's exhausting to be the light." - Angela Chee What happens when you're the bright light and things are dragging you down? How do you regenerate? Today's guest Tracy Litt is a science and spirituality teacher, rapid transformational hypnotherapist, bestselling author, and TEDx speaker. She is the Founder of The Litt Factor and the creator of Mind…
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"In order to create real change we need to shift the systems and the structures -- but it starts with us." - Angela Chee Where did our beliefs come from and how do they shape how we act and react? Did you know that International Women's Day was started back in 1911? A global day celebrating the social, economic, political, and cultural achievements…
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"Whatever you are creating I am sending you so much love even though I feel heavy." - Angela Chee How do we move forward in the in-betweens when we are all going through so much? This year was meant to be full of renewed hope, but for me, it has started out quite heavy, so I want to take this episode in a different direction. I want to talk about t…
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Why does the New Year trigger all this pressure and where does it come from? "This episode is dedicated to the power of letting go." - Angela Chee Happy Lunar New Year! Today's episode is all about harnessing the power of letting go. I was not ready for the new year this year. Were you? It took me the better part of a month to gain some clarity and…
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I wanted to start the new year off strong and today's guest is exactly that: strong and an inspirational force. We first met as morning reporters in Los Angeles. We were not just trusted colleagues, but friends. I'm excited to share her empowering energy to help you kickstart 2022. She is a multi-lingual Emmy award-winning television reporter, talk…
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"If you are truly going to step into your power of The Only, you need to take care of you." - Angela Chee What can you let go of in the new year and what do you need to heal? What do want to remember? What do you want to release? Any breakthroughs or insights? Anything you want to celebrate? How do you want to feel moving into 2022? Today's episode…
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As we head into the end of the year, how are you feeling? 2021 has sped by. Are you feeling a bit of intensity and overwhelm? I'm feeling the need to simplify, to clear, and get "my house in order" in business and life. I'm excited for what's to come, but before we can speed up sometimes we need to slow down. I first recorded this episode last year…
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"When you know who you are, people cannot shake you." - Crystal Washington Do you, as an individual, have the power to shape the future? Today's guest is a keynote speaker, Technology Strategist, and one of Forbes 50 Leading Female futurists. What is a futurist, you may ask? Crystal Washington shows people how to harness their intuition and data to…
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"We need to go beyond diversity and talk about how to actually build a more inclusive world." - Rohit Bhargava What does it mean to be creatively confident? Today's guest Rohit Bhargava is the founder of the Non-Obvious Company and Ideapress Publishing. He is a #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author and is the host of the Non-Obvious Insights sh…
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“In this age of insta-fame, what does it take to truly be successful?" - Angela Chee What are you committed to? Let this episode be your reminder to cultivate moments in your life that make you smile. My reminder happened at a Maroon 5 concert a couple of weeks ago. It inspired me to think about commitment; commitment to ourselves, commitment to ou…
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"The gentleman that hired me said this group has been going on for 85 years and, not only are you the first woman speaker, you are the first woman to sit at the head table.” - Patricia Fripp As Onlys, how do we concentrate on connecting with those around us rather than fitting in? In today's episode, we are going to focus on the power of being firs…
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It’s time to step into the gift you have been given and harness the Power of The Only.” – Angela Chee It’s time to revisit The Power Of The Only principles. I’m re-releasing episode 1 where I share the story behind the podcast and how you can apply the 5 “Power Of The Only” Principles to your business and life. These principles have helped me harne…
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"Why do we downplay things so much instead of making them bigger and marking those wins in our life?" - Angela Chee What can I pause right now and savor? Today I want to talk about celebration and the science behind its value. If you don't feel like you're in the mood to celebrate, don't worry. You are not alone. This year has been a doozy. And som…
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"Do we always have to suffer to achieve our goals?" - Angela Chee What do we lose when we choose to believe in "no pain, no gain" at all costs? I admit that growing up, I thought that working too hard was a badge of honor. Even as a young adult I fell into that all too common trap of believing that the last one to leave the office each day was winn…
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“That is leadership in challenging times…..balancing realism with optimism.” – Angela Chee How can we harness the power of gratitude and appreciation right now? As we wrap up the summer, for many of us there's a bit of uncertainty again. To help you stay focused and back on track I'm re-releasing this episode I recorded in the middle of the pandemi…
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How do we move forward in a post-pandemic world? We've been through a lot this past year and half and the world is trying to get back to business and life. But while on the surface it may seem like not much has changed as people go back to their routines, we all know that navigating our reality is much more complicated. I wanted to revisit a past e…
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"You never know when that one thing could be your pivotal moment." - Angela Chee What is the one thing you want to focus on this summer? Today's special episode is just for you. As we lean head-on into summer, I wanted to do this challenge episode to keep up your professional motivation. When all you really want to do is lay by the pool with an icy…
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"Don't be afraid to take up space." - Angela Chee How can we shift our mindsets to overcome the fear of being in the spotlight? Happy Summer! If you recall, the last episode of The Power of The Only — The Ripple Effect - Honoring Your Past, Impacting Your Future — was recorded live during the exciting first-ever Asian American Podcasters Associatio…
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"It’s important to honor your past and see the impact and power you have on the future. I believe there is a ripple effect." - Angela Chee How can we be more mindful of how we act and react — and what are we really here to do? Welcome to a very special episode of The Power of The Only! Today's episode was taped live for the Asian American Podcaster…
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"As an emcee and host you set the tone...you keep the audience engaged and connected, and you bring out the best in the speakers and the event. That’s a lot to juggle." - Angela Chee You’ve been asked to emcee or host a virtual event. Now what? I’m up late prepping to emcee part of The Asia Professional Speakers Convention and thought it was the pe…
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"It’s one thing to accumulate that power, but when will you also use it? That is a very strategic question because it is a very limited supply — especially as an Only.” - Charlene Li How do we grapple with wanting to fit in while knowing we stand out? This week's guest is New York Times bestselling author, Charlene Li. Her purpose is to help leader…
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“The way Onlys grow and succeed is not by maintaining the status quo, but to plant seeds, bring others in, and carve a new path for others to follow.” – Angela Chee What does moving from scarcity to abundance really mean? And how do we do it? As we start the shift back to our everyday lives, I want to share some tips and tools to help you to step b…
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“While I coach my clients on how to be better speakers and have more presence and connection on camera, there’s also a lot that can be learned from the process before and after a talk.” - Angela Chee How can we be our best selves during virtual events? This week I want to take you behind the scenes of my process to help you prepare and grow from yo…
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"You can be accepted for who you are. You don't have to be accepted despite who you are and you don't have to limit who you are in order to be accepted.” - Leslie Ehm How do we fall in love with not fitting in? Leslie Ehm can tell us. As a former TV host and Creative Director in advertising, Leslie has spent the past 15 years helping top executives…
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"Representation matters, breaking down stereotypes matters, how you report the news matters, speaking up matters, and standing against hate matters!" - Angela Chee How can we use our power of The Only to combat racism and hatred? Anti-Asian incidents are on the rise. In the last year alone, the United States reported about 3,800 anti-Asian hate inc…
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"From challenge comes change." - Angela Chee How do we continue to thrive and move forward when the whole world feels tired? This past year of The Power of The Only podcast we have been on a beautiful journey, exploring new conversations with amazing guests. I hope our episodes this past year have empowered you to step more fully into your power of…
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