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Excavating through old writings, I discovered a piece titled "Reiki and the Reappearance of My Grandmother," a vivid recounting of the end of a relationship, my struggle with an eating disorder, and my decision to prioritize my well-being. There's a narrative power in our personal histories, the lessons we've learned, and the paths we've walked. 

Grandmothers have a special place in our hearts. Mine had a profound impact on my life. As our roles reversed in her later years, I cherished our walks and the wisdom she imparted. After her passing, I discovered an old video that confirmed her love for me, a moment of comfort amidst overwhelming emotions. 

In an emotionally charged session with a medium, I connected with my deceased grandmother. The experience filled me with a mix of longing and reassurance. To this day, I hold on to her words — she is always with me. The spiritual encounter has become an integral part of my memoir.

Today's episode features memoir excerpts about my grandmother, food, and love. Despite the joy of Saturday morning pancakes at McDonald's with my dad to the simplicity of our home-cooked meals, my relationship with food became more complicated, shaped by cultural and personal factors. Looking back, I see the evolution of my understanding and relationship with food.

Tune in today for imperfect excerpts of my book that people have been saying they simply want more, and more, and more of!

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As a podcaster, I have the privilege of engaging in enlightening conversations with a variety of individuals. In this podcast episode, my guest Jerry Won is a keynote speaker, creative entrepreneur, and advocate for representation.

Jerry is the founder and CEO of Just Like Media, an Asian storytelling company, which includes the award-winning Dear Asian Americans podcast — he's even interviewed Kamala Harris a couple of times! He’s the founder of World Class Speakers and the upcoming Asian Speaker Conference. His work has been recognized by notable organizations such as South by Southwest, Harvard Business School, Google, Pepsi, and more.

In this episode, Jerry shares his personal journey, from being fired from his corporate job to becoming a successful content creator and speaker. He emphasizes the importance of sharing stories and investing in the community.  We discuss the challenges faced by marginalized groups, particularly in the context of social media, and why it's essential not to worry about what others think as you build the life of your dreams.

Here are just a couple of pivotal key quotes (you'll need to tune in to get the context!):

• Jerry Won, 00:07:46: "We never ask white people about that stuff."
• Jerry Won, 00:19:14, "You should put it out there because nobody cares."
• Jerry Won, 00:21:54, "There's been 100 billion human beings alive on this planet, you don't matter."
• Jerry Won, 00:36:12, "That's it, that's the question that I want to spend an hour asking people about."
• Jerry Won, 00:47:37, "Can you look them in the eye and say yes, I am carrying the legacy of our family and carrying the work of all of us forward to make this a country that's safer for Asian Americans to raise our children to be the next generation of leaders?"

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Join us for a compelling journey as Judy Tsuei shares her deeply personal experiences, unraveling childhood secrets, cultural clashes, and the complexities surrounding pleasure and taboo — as she reads an excerpt from her upcoming memoir. 

In this episode, Judy takes us through poignant moments that shaped her understanding of family, identity, and the unspoken dynamics that influenced her early years:

The Forbidden Act - 00:12:05
Judy recounts a childhood memory where curiosity and innocence collide with cultural expectations. Secrets unfold as she navigates the boundaries of pleasure and parental disapproval, revealing the intricate web of family dynamics.

Concealed Desires - 00:13:02
As Judy grapples with societal norms, she delves into the complexities of communication within her multicultural household. Unanswered questions linger, highlighting the clash between cultural silence and personal exploration.

Awkward Discoveries - 00:14:41
In a vulnerable moment, Judy accidentally stumbles upon her parents' intimacy, challenging conventional notions of family dynamics. The unexpected encounter prompts a surreal response, blurring the lines between parental roles and personal boundaries.

Weekend Escapes - 00:17:30
Judy shares the challenges of a weekend routine, offering a glimpse into the demanding lifestyle of immigrant parents. The juxtaposition of mundane tasks and the quest for identity sets the stage for a unique coming-of-age narrative.

Video Store Chronicles - 00:21:07
In the backdrop of a video store owned by relatives, Judy unveils the realities of her adolescent world. A mix of cultural exposure and the mundane responsibilities of a family-owned business shape her perspective on relationships and societal expectations.

A Glimpse Behind the Curtain - 00:24:37
The podcast explores a hidden facet of the video store, shedding light on the adult world through Judy's observant eyes. As she grapples with newfound awareness, the podcast confronts the delicate balance between innocence and exposure.

Join us as Judy Tsuei reflects on these impactful moments, weaving a narrative that transcends cultural boundaries and delves into the universal themes of family, identity, and the pursuit of self-discovery.**

Disclaimer: This episode contains explicit content and may not be suitable for all audiences.

Connect with Judy on LinkedIn, where she'll be sharing even more valuable content. Share your thoughts on this episode with her on Instagram!

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🎧 Hey everyone! I can't wait for you to listen to this podcast episode featuring Raja (the Malaysian word for "Princess") Jesrina Arshad.

We dive deep into Jesrina's health journey, and how her royal lineage as a princess of Malaysia led to discovering the transformative power of ancient remedies from the rainforests of her native country.

This podcast episode touches on empowering women, preserving herbal culture, and creating job opportunities for marginalized communities!

Get a special coupon code for 20% off PurelyB products in this episode — listen today to learn about: 

• Raja Jesrina Arshad's royal lineage and the ancient remedy you've never heard of 
• Importance of preserving and spreading knowledge of ancient Malaysian remedies
• Empowering women and making a positive impact in marginalized communities
• Challenges and opportunities of expanding the business internationally, particularly in the US market

This episode is all about ancient health remedies, entrepreneurship, and making a positive impact in the world! How can we foster change and uplift those around us? 💫🎙️

Top Quotes from Raja Jesrina Arshad:

"I used to be head of digital marketing... I would have sleepless nights, I would work around the clock for somebody else as an employee of someone else, and I knew that I would channel that energy towards my own business one day. I just didn't realize it would be so soon."

"That first week at the end of the week, all of my symptoms had cleared and so I would get rashes every week without fail, the breakouts, no breakouts that week, my migraines clear, that was the biggest thing for me because to actually have a week where you don't have a headache and you're not feeling you need to lie down, it's a huge thing for me and my digestion was regular, so that one was I was like, what?"

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🎧 Hey there! It's your host, Judy Tsuei.  In this episode, I reflect on my daughter's journey in learning to play soccer and how she's embracing mistakes as learning opportunities. 🏃‍♀️⚽️

Let's explore the power of a growth mindset together! In my journey since 2018, I've faced divorce, debt, and uncertainty. But today, I'm in a healthy relationship, debt-free, and running a thriving agency. I'm physically and mentally stronger, and I owe it all to being authentic and true to myself.

The best part about this life I’m creating is that every day, I get a step closer to everything I want to be doing & being.

Me in 2018:
- Realizing I needed to get divorced
- Loads of debt
- Alone + scared
- Living internationally + needed to set up a life from scratch in the States
- Few career prospects
- Worried about what the future would hold for my daughter
- Didn’t want people to hug me bc my body was so frail, it would throw out my neck and shoulders

Me in 2023:
- Happily in a healthy relationship
- Debt-free + savings/investments replenished
- Epic community of surf mamas
- Own a thriving branding & content marketing agency with a team of writers + designers — and I’m 1 of 50 women entrepreneurs around the country selected as a 2023 @toryburchfoundation Fellow!
- My daughter is thriving
- Physically + mentally stronger than I’ve ever been in my life!

These days, I’m leaning more into coaching highly sensitive, creative, driven women seeking to make an impact on the world.

In the past few weeks, I’ve led multiple clients through a powerful Mental & Emotional Release®️ that have created profound results.

Here’s what one client shared with me:

“I experienced a powerful Breakthrough Session with Judy! Judy held amazing space for me without judgement, so I could share openly and get help for some compulsive behaviors I have struggled with my entire life.

Not only did Judy help me uncover a core belief that was creating my issues, which in itself was really powerful. Judy also supported me in releasing subconscious beliefs and negative emotions that weren’t serving me.

Since my session with Judy, I have had so much more love and compassion for myself and I have been successful in changing my compulsive behaviors!

Judy is an amazing coach and practitioner. Thank you Judy!” ~Astra F.

If you’re looking to free yourself from baggage, limiting beliefs, and negative emotions to fulfill your purpose, have healthier relationships, and improve your physical health, reach out to me at [email protected]. ❤️

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What does the man who once invested over $1 billion for the Panda Express family now do? Business & Transformation Coach, Benjamin Yeh shares his transformation from a left-brain career to a heart-centered entrepreneur — get ready for some major motivational vibes! 

Join me on this episode as I share my personal journey with anxiety, medication, and the challenges of diagnosing ADHD in women. From there, we get into inspiring dreamers and visionaries on the quest for deepening their intuition and personal growth. 

Get ready for the best conversation mixing science and spirituality I've had to date!

It's a raw and honest conversation you won't want to miss. 

Want more? Get the exact mindset shifts to create a life you love in under 10 minutes a day with my free 7-day Rewrite Your Reality course delivered directly to your inbox. 

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🎙️ Hey friends! Join me as we celebrate the 100th episode of F*ck Saving Face and reflect on the incredible journey so far. Find out how I transitioned to a sustainable pace and what inspired me to slow down.

🎧 Ready to be inspired? Tune in today to hear how my life has evolved from juggling being a divorced mom to coaching amazing women entrepreneurs of color. Get valuable insights from my worldwide experience in strategic branding and creativity.

💭 How can a small glimmer of hope change our lives for the better? What are your thoughts on taking responsibility for our lives and being at cause instead of victims of circumstances? Share your insights on cultivating positive changes in areas like career, personal growth, spirituality, relationships, and physical health.

💥 Bold statement alert: Breakthroughs aren't a result of shortcuts, but of patient and consistent actions. Celebrate every small step, embrace the process, and see how it leads to remarkable transformations in your life.

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🎧 Want to dive deep into the relationship between money and mindset? Join me as I chat with Money Mindset Coach, Mary Li.

💔 If you give away your financial power, explore the societal pressure on women to break the taboo around money. Embrace your agency and control over your finances because you are capable of so much more than you think! 💪🏼

💰 Don't miss out on this eye-opening conversation on the Saving Face podcast! If you're constantly comparing yourself to others when it comes to money, let's explore the detrimental effects of this mindset and discover how to align our core values with our earning and spending habits. 

Here's what we cover:

1. The Money Mindset Journey: Mary Li and Judy Tsuei both grew up in immigrant families where money was scarce, leading to a fear and scarcity mindset around finances. We discuss how this fear and guilt still affect us as adults, even when we have enough to meet our basic needs.
2. Awareness is Key: Mary emphasizes the need to observe our thoughts and beliefs about money without judgment. She suggests keeping a daily journal to track these thoughts and examine the underlying beliefs that drive our behaviors.
3. Aligning Values with Actions: We agree that rewriting our money stories and aligning our actions with our core values can lead to a healthier and more fulfilling relationship with money.
4. Gratitude and Honesty: We encourage listeners to appreciate the things they may be taking for granted and to be honest with ourselves about the way we make and spend money in accordance with our core values.
5. Financial Empowerment for Women: We highlight the need for women to take ownership of their finances and break the taboo around money. Mary reveals that many successful women rely on their husbands to manage their money, which she attributes to societal conditioning and a lack of confidence in managing finances.
6. Teaching Children about Money: It's vital to teach children about money and financial responsibility. Mary shared how she uses a finance box with her daughter to teach her about different financial choices and their consequences.
7. Marriage and Money: We discuss how money differences can be a major cause of divorce and the importance of understanding one's own money values and beliefs before entering into a committed relationship.
8. Self-worth and Self-reflection: Mary emphasizes that our relationship with ourselves is the foundation for all other relationships, including our relationship with money.

Listen today and if you'd like to write a new chapter of your life, join the free 7-day challenge: www.wildheartedwords.com/rewrite.

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Embracing the shift from happiness to contentment has been a profound journey. Thanks to therapy, I've discovered the power of being fully present in moments of joy and gathered them as memories to buoy me when times get tough — this is how we cultivate hope. 

Remember, there's no shame in seeking the help we need.

In this episode, I'll explain more about what Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) is and how becoming a Master Practitioner of the Mental Emotional Release technique, NLP, and hypnotherapy has transformed my life.  

You'll discover how the concept of 'away motivation' versus 'toward motivation' in neuro linguistic programming is a game-changer. 

As an entrepreneur and woman of color, I know how vital it is to take up space and celebrate our achievements, to relish our moments of happiness, to give ourselves permission to play and dream, and to envision our success vividly. 

The episode finishes with a simple mindfulness practice to encourage you to collect moments of happiness to build your contentment, too. 

Highlights include:

• Judy's pursuit of happiness and fear of happiness as a daughter of immigrants
• How to shift your mindset towards contentment instead of constant happiness
• Inside therapy sessions, including diagnosis of anxiety and prescription medication
• Tools gained through neuro linguistic programming coaching program
• Recent achievements and certifications in mental emotional release, neuro linguistic programming (NLP), and hypnotherapy
• Exploration of different therapeutic modalities and tools
• Power of stories and their impact on identity
• Away motivation versus toward motivation in neuro linguistic programming
• Importance of celebrating and taking up space as a woman entrepreneur
• Mindfulness practice and visualization of moments of celebration

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As an Asian American, Judy Tsuei has often grappled with the concept of self-promotion. Cultural expectations, coupled with the generational trauma that has impacted many Asian cultures, can make it difficult for individuals to shine and be noticed. Traditional publishing houses often emphasize the need for authors to have a platform already or to do the work themselves to get noticed.

In today's podcast episode, Judy interviews Stephanie Moon, who has an extensive background in publishing as a Marketing Strategist for publishers and authors. She has worked with various publishing houses big and small, including Chronicle Books, Grant HarperCollins. Stephanie loves working with authors and helping them find their voice and promote themselves authentically. She believes that in a saturated market, the only way to stand out is by being yourself and telling your unique stories.

Stephanie also emphasizes the importance of authors being able to promote their books, as it significantly contributes to their success. However, throughout her career, she has noticed that Asian authors — especially women — tend to feel shy about self-promotion. This is unfortunate because writing a book is a years-long process that requires dedication and hard work. Stephanie addresses imposter syndrome and more in order for you to become the published author you've dreamed of!

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