In this enlightening episode of "asian, like me..." Dr. Sohee Jun welcomes Jessica Chen, global communication expert, author, and speaker who has taught over 2 million people how to sharpen their business communication skills. Jessica shares insights from her bestselling book "Smart Not Loud: How to Get Noticed at Work for All the Right Reasons," which empowers professionals raised with "quiet culture" traits to succeed without abandoning their authentic selves.

From her journey as a television journalist to founding Soulcast Media, Jessica reveals powerful strategies for Asian women to advocate for themselves, celebrate their wins, and bridge cultural values with workplace expectations. The conversation explores how to transform traditional Asian values of humility and harmony into professional strengths, the importance of being your own cheerleader, and practical communication tactics for getting noticed at work for all the right reasons.

Inspirational Quotes from this episode:

"If it's something that you really care about, you gotta make sure that you keep talking about it. And if it's a decision that somebody needs to make, then you keep following up." – Jessica Chen

"It's a journey for me to continuously remind myself. I don't have to go full throttle. Just enjoy the process, which feels different." – Dr. Sohee Jun

"Doing good work is expected. Everybody has to do good work. You're hired to do good work. But the other half is your ability to make sure people know about it." – Jessica Chen

"One of the biggest lessons for me has been—and this is what I coach women around—is like, it is a season of your life. And it's not about balance because I know in my experience that if I try to balance something, I end up burning out." – Dr. Sohee Jun

"I call it building your credibility jar. You do a lot of good work, putting that into the jar, and one day, you gotta cash it in. You cash it in by asking for what you want."

– Jessica Chen

"One of the things that I believe was the beauty of having children is that it allowed me to get reintegrated into my culture, really just bringing that part out that I had lost for so many years." – Dr. Sohee Jun

This episode provides actionable advice for anyone navigating cultural expectations while building a successful career, from creating a "yay folder" to document achievements to mastering the art of strategic follow-up. Jessica and Sohee's candid discussion offers wisdom on embracing cultural identity, reframing mindsets, and defining success as a modern Asian woman in today's professional landscape.

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