What if slowing down, asking for help, and surrendering control are actually the keys to unlocking your next level in 2026? In this deeply personal and expansive year-in-review episode, Nicole reflects on the six most transformative lessons she learned in 2025—a year marked by profound change and identity shifts. This episode is for you if you are a high-achieving Asian American woman who is used to powering through life and starting to wonder if there’s a more sustainable way forward.&...

Have you been considering a pivot from a corporate job to pursue a dream? I’m thrilled to introduce you today to my client, Kim Moy, a YCC and Mastermind alumni. Kim spent years in a corporate job but knew she was being called to something else. Her biggest block was that she didn’t know how to get there. In this episode, Kim shares her journey of how receiving support was instrumental in helping her launch her new venture, Caregiver Wisdom, and how she embraced self-care, got insight i...

Did you know that Asian American women make up less than 3% of leadership in corporate America? Those numbers aren’t about ability—they signal something deeper influencing visibility, leadership, and self-worth. In this episode of the School of Self-Worth, Nicole Tsong gets personal and practical about one surprising thing making the “visibility” problem worse: judgment. After years of feeling invisible—the quiet kid who never raised her hand—Nicole candidly shares how judging others be...

Maybe you don’t do this…. But I know I tend to pack a LOT into summer. Quick weekend trips, longer vacations, social time with friends outside… …. All on top of the work that never stops. Suddenly, you find yourself getting short and snappish at work — and with the people you love. Which is why I’m resharing one of the most powerful episodes we’ve ever shared on the School of Self-Worth. This one is all about being emotionally reactive at work, and how to shift out of constant rea...

Have you ever reached a huge milestone, only to wonder, “Is this it?” In this YCC Alumni series, I had the pleasure of sitting down with my former client, Ash. When she first came to me, she had just moved to a new city and was feeling more grounded in her career but less clear about her relationships, friendships, and family. By the end of Your Clear Calling, she had completely changed her perspective, improved her family relationships, and came out confident about her future. Ash’s story is...

Do you ever feel like slowing down means you’re falling behind? Do you have a hard time letting go of control? What if I told you that the moment you surrender is the moment everything could start to align? In this week’s episode, I dive into the powerful and under-discussed themes of surrender and rest–two key practices that are often missing for high-achieving Asian American women who’ve been taught that worth comes from productivity. Tune in to learn how to reverse the cu...

Have you ever held yourself back because you were afraid of what other people might think? If the fear of being judged has ever stopped you from speaking up, showing up, or going after what you want, then this episode is for you. In today’s episode, I explore one of the biggest fears that keeps Asian American women stuck: the fear of being judged. Listen to learn how you can stay grounded, compassionate, and confident—no matter what anyone thinks. You’ll walk away from this episode with...

In this episode of School of Self-Worth, I had the pleasure of interviewing Samantha Le, an inspiring Vietnamese American refugee, and CEO of the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. Our conversation dives deep into grit, resilience, and what it truly means to own your journey, especially while navigating cultural barriers and building self-worth from the ground up. We also explore Samantha’s rapid professional ascent, from customer service to VP to CEO, and the mindset that fueled her succ...

Have you ever asked yourself what it would feel like to live a life without guilt? I mean, would that be a gamechanger or what? But guilt, especially Asian guilt, is something that might be haunting you wherever you go. In today’s episode, I’m going to share a two-step process for how to give up the guilt! I also go over what caused it in the first place, and how to permanently reverse it. If you’re ready to live a life without guilt holding you back, this episode is for you...

I’m bringing back one of the most downloaded episodes of the podcast because it’s that relevant right now. In this replay, I break down the three biggest causes of overwhelm for Asian-American women — and share one powerful, yet simple tool you can start using today to shift out of survival mode so you can thrive again. Inside the episode, you'll learn: Why overwhelm isn’t just emotional — it’s culturalHow the Asian Pressure Cycle keeps you stuck and exhausted The deep connection b...

Growing up with Asian parents, you might have a frugal money mind-set that makes you risk averse. That’s what happened to Shang Saavedra, personal finance expert and author of "Wealth is a Mindset.” Which is why her story is so powerful. In this episode, she talks about how her frugal upbringing, cultural conditioning and her parents’ aversion to risk-taking influenced how she looked at money. But when she was in her 20s, she and her husband decided to go to extreme frugality in New York City...

Have you ever gotten the feedback that you lack gravitas? Or that you don’t have the presence of a leader? In this episode, I dive into just what gravitas is — and the essential thing you’re getting WRONG about gravitas (and what you really need to understand about it to get your next promotion.) Gravitas is often misunderstood, especially among Asian American women, who think it's about emulating the people who have it. But here’s the thing you’re missing — real gravitas can only come ...

Do you ever feel like you’re not fully living up to your potential? Like you know there’s more inside you, and you’re just not sure how to get that version of you out there? Then today’s episode is for you! I’ve seen so many talented, accomplished women who, despite all their achievements—juggling work, family, and everything else—still feel like they’re not quite living up to their potential. In this episode, we talk about the biggest blocks holding back any high-achieving, succe...

When Armoire CEO Ambika Singh founded her clothing rental company, she had no idea how much grit she was gonna need to source. It turns out it was a lot. I had the opportunity to sit down with Ambika and talk about how much Armoire has grown in the nine years since she had the idea to reduce fashion waste with a rental company. In this episode, Ambika shares openly about the challenges she had getting funding for Armoire, and the key thing that helped her source confidence and grit along the ...

Want to know the real reason Asian-American women are unseen and unheard in the workplace? The answer may surprise you. And I break it ALL down in this episode. Hint: it has a LOT to do with how you were raised. Inside this episode, I share 3 simple, powerful steps to reverse cultural conditioning. If you’re ready to reverse cultural conditioning, follow these steps to break through old patterns and thrive in your dream career. Top learnings from this episode: Why Cul...

Have you ever wondered why you are the go-to to make the slides, but you’re never the one making the presentation? Today, I am breaking down the MAIN block that hinders your visibility at work. It’s a massive blind spot for Asian-american corporate leaders —especially those who are ambitious and aiming for greater visibility at work. If you’ve felt plateaued where you are right now, identifying and moving through this block is essential so you are valued by leadership and you can step i...

Have you ever wondered if being Asian is a reason you’re being overlooked for leadership? In this week’s episode, I sit down with John Wang, author of “Big Asian Energy,” TEDx speaker, and podcast host. As a kid, John also struggled with pressure from his Asian parents, and how those early experiences impacted his ability to see his own potential. It took him years to unpack his cultural conditioning and how it impacted his leadership and confidence. John now helps Asian professionals b...

Do you feel unappreciated, undervalued and — worst of all — invisible at work? In this week’s episode of the School of Self-Worth, I dig into the reasons this might be happening. And understanding (and reversing) cultural conditioning is essential. For so many Asian-American women, you learned early on to base your self-worth on what others thought of you — you relied on praise and achievements to feel worthy. But it’s just an old pattern that’s on repeat, and you CAN change it. I...

Do you want a life of purpose, but have no idea how to get started, let alone make it a reality? This week in the YCC Alumni series, I sit down with my inspiring client, Sydni Powell, who not only rebounded from a layoff, she is now creating the business of her dreams and also is in a loving partnership. Sydni shares how she went from feeling lost and alone after a major move and a break up to feeling connected and feeling on track with her purpose. Sydni talks about how she finally und...

Have you ever asked yourself what your purpose is….and came up empty-handed? And then wondered how on earth you ever were going to figure out what your purpose really is? I’ve been asked this question more times than I can count. So in this episode, I reveal the biggest mistake most Asian-American women are making about purpose. And then I also share exactly what purpose looks like after you shatter the purpose myth. For most Asian-American women, understanding of purpose is most often ...