In this episode of The Self-Employed Life, I had the privilege of speaking with Angela Chee, author of The Power of the Only: Own Your Voice, Thrive in Any Environment. Angela shared her inspiring perspective on how being "the only one" can be a powerful advantage. She emphasized that stepping into your greatness doesn't require the world to change—it's about embracing your unique strengths. Together, we explored five guiding principles for thriving as "the only," including the importance of owning your opportunities and more. This conversation is full of insights for anyone looking to harness their individuality and create meaningful impact.

Angela Chee is a keynote speaker/emcee, media/communication coach, author, and host of “The Power Of The Only” podcast. She helps leaders be YOU, Amplfied!®-clear, confident and connected on-camera and off.  Her book, The Power Of The Only-Own Your Voice, Thrive In Any Environment launches on March 4, 2025. She believes,”Being “The Only” is not a weakness, it is your greatest strength.”

A former TV news anchor and reporter with more than 25 years of media experience, she’s worked with top TV stations from KCBS-TV and KNBC-TV in Los Angeles to Fox 6 in San Diego, hosted shows for networks from E! Entertainment to HGTV and helped launch Entertainment Tonight China.  She was the media mentor/expert on Lifetime’s “The Pop Game” and has made a variety of appearances from The Today Show to the film Blades of Glory and more.  Through one on one coaching, group workshops and online programs she helps her clients break through barriers, own their voice and power, and step into their brilliance.

Her speaking career started at 15, when she was the first Asian American woman to win the title of Miss California National Teenager. Now, Angela emcees events, presents keynotes and leads corporate training for companies like Microsoft, Cisco, Intel, JP Morgan, Freddie Mac, Roche, and more on topics related to leadership, communication, women’s empowerment, diversity and media.

She is a mother to two teenagers, a healthy foodie, who is driven by soul, loves yoga and all things inspirational. You can find her @AngelaCheeTV. on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube and at www.AngelaChee.com.

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Valuable Resources –

• The Self-Employed Business Institute You know you're really good at what you do. You're talented, you have a skill set. The problem is you're probably in a field where there is no business education. This is common amongst self-employed people! And, there's no business education out there for us! You also know that being self-employed is unique and you need better strategies, coaching, support, and accountability. The Self-Employed Business Institute, a five-month online education is exactly what you need. Check it out!

• Take The Self-Employed Assessment! Ever feel like you're all over the place? Or frustrated it seems like you have everything you need for your business success but it's somehow not coming together? Take this short quiz to discover the biggest hidden gap that’s keeping you from having a thriving Self-Employed Ecosystem. You’ll find out what part of your business needs attention and you'll also get a few laser-focused insights to help you start closing that gap.

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Host Jeffrey Shaw is a Small Business Consultant, Brand Management Consultant, Business Coach for Entrepreneurs, Keynote Speaker, TEDx Speaker and author of LINGO and The Self Employed Life (May 2021). Supporting self-employed business owners with business and personal development strategies they need to create sustainable success.