Color of Success

Neelu Kaur is a Corporate Facilitator, Leadership & NLP (Neurolinguistic Programming) Coach, and Stress Management Specialist.  She has 15 years of experience specializing in Adult Learning & Leadership Development in large organizations, and is a certified Yoga Instructor, Ayurveda Specialist, and Ericksonian-trained Hypnotherapist.  We discuss her unique approach to assisting leaders with professional development, and building a business as a Woman of Color (WOC).

Did you know that the suicide rates are highest in the Spring as opposed to Winter?  Dr. Guelzow, a clinical psychologist specializing in suicide prevention, dispels myths about suicide, and discusses his approach to assessment and prevention of suicide.  Disclaimer: This episode and its content are not endorsed by or reflect the opinions of the Veterans Administration.  Episode sponsor: When the Music Stops (whenthemusicstops.org). The National Suicide Prevention Hotline is: 800-273-8255.

According to Dr. Jocelyn Sze, Needle Phobia is a common reason for not getting the flu and COVID-19 vaccination.  Dr. Sze created a 2.5-hour Exposure Therapy protocol to assist individuals in confronting their fear of needles, leading them to schedule vaccine appointments and get the vaccines. We engage in a role-play to show what a therapy session would look like. To learn more: idontlikeneedles.com. Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and therapy may vary during sessions.

Spoilers ahead! In this podcast episode, I examine the #1 most streamed Netflix show of all time, Squid Game from a psychologist's perspective. 

Disclaimer: This is not endorsed by Netflix and I have not provided services to any of the cast or crew.

Recorded in my best Anna Kendrick narrative voice, I reflect on 5 things I've learned as I approach my next birthday!  This is a special 5-in-5; 5 lessons in 5 minutes.  What lessons have you learned?  Share with us at https://www.instagram.com/color_of_success/

Joseph Lam is an Asian American entrepreneur who as a result of wanting to heal a broken and distant relationship with his immigrant parents, co-created Parents Are Human (parentsarehuman.com), a bilingual connection card game designed to help immigrant families build intimacy. It contains a question or action in English on the front and the specified language (e.g., Chinese) on the back. Joseph shares how it helped him better understand his parents, now hugging regularly, and sharing tears and love.

Dave Liu is a 30-year veteran of Wall Street and Silicon Valley and a dabbler in Hollywood.  Cutting to the chase: We talk about his rise in Wall Street, exiting in his 40's, "owning" being an Asian American in corporate America, developing thick skin early due to being born with a cleft lip palate, continuing as a VC in Silicon Valley, and his soon-to-be released book, "The Way of the Wall Street Warrior: Conquer the Corporate Game Using Tips, Tricks, and Smartcuts."  Visit: https://liucrative.co/

In this brief solo episode, I address how positive self-affirmations can help with combatting Imposter Syndrome & social comparison.  It is rare to find someone who has never engaged in social comparison, as social media has created impossible standards of beauty, achievement, and a "great" life.  For the full list of positive self-affirmations, consider joining our mailing list at colorofsuccesspodcast.com.  Join me today in saying, "I am enough."

Laura Martin is the founder of the Healing to Happy Brand. After battling her way through IBS, hypothyroidism, anxiety, hormonal imbalances, and skin issues, she decided to specialize in gut health. ⁣Laura has since helped women around the globe heal IBS. We discuss poop, IBS, and mental health in the context of the gut-mind connection.  Laura shares her journey living in Thailand, and walks us through how she would work with a client, using me as an example.

Ira Sukrungruang, an American Book Award Winner is back with This Jade World (University of Nebraska Press, 10/21), a new memoir that seeks to confront Asian stereotypes and redefine the “divorce memoir” genre. Ira recounts his experience as a Thai American as he returns to his ancestral roots while dealing with the dissolution of his marriage. We discuss the power of vulnerability when telling your story and healing, intersection between Thai culture and gender, and being a BTS ARMY!