F*ck Saving Face

Diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Despite these three topics being the heart and center of F*ck Saving Face, these are still conversations I’m getting familiar with as an Asian American breaking free from my sheltered past.

This episode is a great example of why I feature guests on my show, so they can teach both you and me about the various perspectives around these important conversations. And that’s exactly what Jaya Mallik is offering today.

What I love about Jaya is that not only has she had extensive personal and professional experiences, such as her pivotal positions as Program Manager and DEI lead at Meta and DEI Program Director at Meta, around these topics, which she can speak so eloquently about, but she is also forthcoming and encourages open conversations about diversity and the real work that still needs to be done in our country.

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We are back for season three of F*ck Saving Face! I’ve missed sitting down to a microphone and having meaningful conversations with you. In this episode, we'll talk about what's to come for this season.

It’s going to be a special season for me because it parallels so perfectly with this sort of coming-of-age-moment I've had in my recent life. I've already felt so encouraged while navigating this discomfort of growth, and I know you will too. 

Plus, we talk about my new book that launches today! The Little Book of Tibetan Rites and Rituals: Simple Practices for Rejuvenating the Mind, Body, and Spirit is on Amazon and Target.

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Are you a high-performing woman struggling with imposter syndrome? Check out my free guide to free yourself from doubt, guilt, and shame.

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Are you a high-performing woman struggling with imposter syndrome? Check out my free guide to free yourself from doubt, guilt, and shame.

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Trigger warning: suicide is mentioned in this episode.

Ruoyun Xu Killian is one of the last guests for this season, and I gotta say: we're really ending with a bang.

Ruoyun is a marketer who uses a human-centered approach for digital marketing and strategy, which you'll hear more about in this episode. Being a projector (a category of personality within human design) and Chinese American (but self-identified global citizen), she has a profound and unique perception of humans and our relationship with each other.

In this episode, we take a deep dive into a lot of topics many of us Asian Americans didn't get to talk about growing up such as suicide, mental health, grief, shame, and what it felt — or still feels like — being the "parentified generation."

Despite these heavy topics, Ruoyun brings a lot of energy, sass, and humor into the episode, so I know you'll resonate with this episode as much as I did!

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Are you a high-performing woman struggling with imposter syndrome? Check out my free guide to free yourself from doubt, guilt, and shame.

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Fellow listeners, I hope you’re sitting down as you press the play button on this episode because our guest, Zion Kim, dropped some incredible nuggets of wisdom in our conversation together.

You’ll hear him talk about his upbringing, his relationship with his parents, and how getting arrested all contributed to changing his view about what was valuable in life and what the true meaning of a life purpose is. It inspired him to become a life coach for business owners, and now, he’s using his experience to amplify messaging he never heard growing up about sovereignty, self-healing, and mental health.

I highly recommend you turn off your notifications, plug in your headphones, and sit back to absorb the wisdom that Zion has to share.

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Are you a high-performing woman struggling with imposter syndrome? Check out my free guide to free yourself from doubt, guilt, and shame.

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Have you ever felt imposter syndrome take over your life, so much that it prevents you from seeking out career opportunities you're truly passionate about? You're not alone.

Justin Kang, our guest today, taught me that these feelings are incredibly pervasive throughout underrepresented communities because we are just that — underrepresented.

Though the climate is changing, there are still systemic and structural barriers that reject otherwise talented and creative people from pursuing their dreams. And one significant sector that’s trailblazing change? Venture capitalism.

For me, venture capitalism always seemed like such an intimidating world. Thankfully, now that I’m a mentor with the Founder Institute, triple digit million dollar revenue has become part of my normal vocabulary.

That’s why I’m excited you’re tuning into our conversation because Justin and I will talk about what VC means, how it's changing representation for the better, what Visible Hands and similar investing companies are doing to empower people of color to become entrepreneurs, and the importance of being vulnerable, real, and transparent about the struggles entrepreneurs face.

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If you want in on the story behind the story, join us over on our private Facebook group! Over there, you can dive deeper into this topic with our community and ask whatever (literally) you want to know more about. Or, buy our team an ice cream by making a donation here. Thank you for your support!

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Are you a high-performing woman struggling with imposter syndrome? Check out my free guide to free yourself from doubt, guilt, and shame.

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Jeff Le’s parents came to America from Vietnam on a 32-foot raft in the 70s to escape The Fall of Saigon. He’s seen the hard work of his parents and his community — who have similar stories and backgrounds — climb their way out of poverty, yet not receive the kind of opportunities as our white counterparts.

In this episode, we talk about the fascinating work Jeff has done throughout his life to challenge The American Dream, reverse the damage The Model Minority myth has caused, and push the narrative forward that right now is a unique time to push for the changes we need to see in this social justice climate.

We also talk about how all of us can make a difference in politics, climate change, the types of advocacy we can get involved in, how to talk to our loved ones about important issues, money, self-acceptance, and even the meaning of life. (Yes, folks, we go deep.)

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Are you a high-performing woman struggling with imposter syndrome? Check out my free guide to free yourself from doubt, guilt, and shame.

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I almost can't believe it, but we have our very first non-AAPI voice on the podcast today. And I can't imagine anyone else to debut than the extraordinary Nathalie Molina Niño.

You could probably easily name things Nathalie isn't involved in rather than the opposite, because she has integrated herself into almost every sector you could possibly imagine when it comes to amplifying BIPOC voices.

From learning storytelling through theater, working as a global tech entrepreneur, becoming a published author and educator, and now investing to open opportunities for BIPOC folks to achieve positions of ownership.

As part of her work as a champion of women, communities of color and the planet, she also co-founded the trade organization for Builder Capitalism, a long-view, alternative asset class to Venture Capital.

I encourage you to listen to this podcast while you're not doing anything too mentally demanding — Nathalie drops some seriously jaw-dropping stats and amazing nuggets of wisdom during this episode that I know you'll feel inspired by. So, sit back and enjoy our conversation!

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Are you a high-performing woman struggling with imposter syndrome? Check out my free guide to free yourself from doubt, guilt, and shame.

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Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! It helps our message get in front of more people. Here's how:

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It all started when Frances Tang was working as a baker, scooping cake batter with a spatula. Suddenly, the idea hit her: "What if there was a spatula for my vagina?"

Fast forward years later, and Frances Tang now runs Awkward Essentials, a sexual wellness company that provides innovative crotch care solutions for all things we do when we close the bathroom door. Not only that, but she also has become the only solo venture-capital-backed female Asian American in the sex tech space.

In this episode, we talk all about how her parents handled her coming up with the idea of the Dripstick (an after-sex care sponge), what it's like navigating being the only VC-backed female Asian American entrepreneur, her tips on how to develop confidence, and using humor to navigate awkward conversations around sex.

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If you want in on the story behind the story, support the podcast on Patreon for access to #AskMeAnything sessions! It’s your opportunity to dive deeper into this topic with our community and ask whatever (literally) you want to know more about. Or, buy our team an ice cream by making a donation here. Thank you for your support!

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Are you a high-performing woman struggling with imposter syndrome? Check out my free guide to free yourself from doubt, guilt, and shame.

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Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! It helps our message get in front of more people. Here's how:

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