Have you (or your kids) ever wanted to pursue a creative career? Ever wonder what it takes to get 95,000 subscribers on YouTube? Learn from Clara Lieu, a visual artist and founder of ArtProf.org, a free website that features art lessons, critiques, mindset lessons and more on YouTube. Clara is a former adjunct professor at the Rhode Island School of Design, and she discusses how she's created her own opportunities in the art world.

In Part One, Clara talks about balancing passion vs. money, coping with rejection, and the secret to getting so many YouTube subscribers.

In Part Two, Clara talks about making money on YouTube, the power of experimentation, cross pollinating and more. 

Resources: 

www.ClaraLieu.com

ArtProf.org

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Should you be a b*tch when you ask for what you want? What does being a b*tch even mean? Join Harvard Law grad and expert communications coach Elaine Lin Hering and I as we discuss these dilemmas. Elaine was just 33 when she made managing partner of the Triad Consulting Group, which helps companies with  conflict management and negotiation.

In this episode, we discuss how to find a mentor, how to advocate without being a b*tch, and speaking up at home. 

Resources:

https://www.triadconsultinggroup.com

[email protected]

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Should you be a b*tch when you ask for what you want? What does being a b*tch even mean? Join Harvard Law grad and expert communications coach Elaine Lin Hering and I as we discuss these dilemmas. Elaine was just 33 when she made managing partner of the Triad Consulting Group, which helps companies with  conflict management and negotiation. 

In Part 1, we discuss definitions of b*itch, how to promote your professional accomplishments - well before your performance review and without eliciting jealousy from your colleagues - and getting prestigious jobs with the help of mentors.  

Resources:

https://www.triadconsultinggroup.com

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How are you holding up in the recent wave of anti-Asian violence? Listen to therapist, international public speaker, YouTuber and author Jeanie Y. Chang as she shares about how to unlearning unhealthy patterns, incorporate things that are working into your life, how to dismantle racism, and her new book, "A is for Authentic, Not for Anxieties or Straight A's." 

If you missed the last episode, Jeanie talked about the impacts of racism on our mental health, how to be proactive with our mental health, and strategies for resilience.

Resources:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanieychang

https://yourchangeprovider.com/

https://www.instagram.com/yourchangeprovider/?hl=en

How are you holding up in the recent wave of anti-Asian violence? Listen to therapist, international public speaker, YouTuber and author Jeanie Y. Chang as she shares about the impacts of racism on our mental health, how to be proactive with our mental health, and strategies for resilience.

Resources:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanieychang

https://yourchangeprovider.com/

https://www.instagram.com/yourchangeprovider/?hl=en

This trailer is being released on the day after the Atlanta shootings targeting Asian women. It's more important than ever for us as a community to practice deep self care, support each other, speak out, and share our stories to humanize us. 

Join me as I share some recent lessons in happiness, discuss show developments, and give a taste of what's to come. 

Are you concerned about raising children in our racially fraught country? If so, join me for an inspiring conversation with CNBC anchor Jon Fortt, the co-host of Squawk Alley. Jon will share how he's teaching his kids to be empowered in their racial identity.

In the wake of the George Floyd killing, Jon decided to teach his young sons, ages 10 and 12, how to survive in America. He created an 18-lesson course called The Black Experience in America, which he taught his children and their friends. The Course is available at Fortt Media and will soon be available at various schools and in a corporate setting. Jon and his wife also participate in many Korean traditions, and took their sons to Korea to learn about their roots.

In Part 2, Jon discusses how he maintains hope in the face of racism, how Asian Americans can help their children understand their racial identities,  and the importance of learning from other cultures.

Resources:

Are you concerned about raising children in our racially fraught country? If so, join me for an inspiring conversation with CNBC anchor Jon Fortt, the co-host of Squawk Alley. Jon will share how he's teaching his kids to be empowered in their racial identity.

In the wake of the George Floyd killing, Jon decided to teach his sons, ages 10 and 12, how to survive in America. He created an 18-lesson course called The Black Experience in America, which he taught his children and their friends. The Course is available at Fortt Media and will soon be available at various schools and in a corporate setting. Jon and his wife also participate in many Korean traditions, and took their sons to Korea to learn about their roots. 

In episode 1, Jon discusses how his parents encouraged his racial identity. He also shares about raising kids who are wholly black and wholly Korean, and teaching kids about racism without traumatizing them. 

Resources:

ForttMedia.com

What have you been learning lately and what are your New Year’s resolutions? In the final episode of Season 1, I'll be discussing what I've discovered through producing this season - take risk, focus on joy and share a passion project. I also discuss a major life changer in terms of happiness (it's free and better than any drug), New Year's Resolutions (tips for decreasing tech use) and a sneak peek at Season 2. Join the discussion on our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2869727736597314  Episode Sponser: BrightStory Admission Consulting www.BrightStory.info Resources Mentioned: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer

2020 has been quite a year, hasn't it? If you're interested in some lessons on resilience, listen in on my interview with my 80-year old spiritual mentor.

Penny Ticehurst  is an artist whose son Greg became a paraplegic as a result of a motorcycle accident 18 years ago. Penny moved from New Jersey to the SF Bay Area to help take care of Greg, who passed away last year. Despite all this, Penny is one of the most optimistic and positive people I know. Penny shares life advice on how to find joy in the midst of tragedy. In this episode, Penny talks about how they got through Greg's health issues before his death, advice for maintaining a 58-year marriage,  and how to get free therapy through the mail.  

Don't miss Part 1, where Penny discusses  how she became an artist, art therapy, careers, how she came to know God, parenting,  and coping with her son Greg's accident. 

Let's discuss this episode together in the Happy Asian Woman FaceBook group bit.ly/38R7rEJ

Penny's Book Recommendations:

-Heaven by Randy Alcorn

-All books by Watchman Nee, especially The Spiritual Man

-Books by Rev. David Ebaugh, especially El Elyon Now, Names of God

-Books by Bill Britton, like Jesus the Pattern Son

-The More Excellent Ministry by Kelly Varner

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