Kristen Meinzer is an award-winning host, commentator, speaker, producer, and author specializing in contemporary social issues and popular culture. Her work has been celebrated in Time Magazine, Bust, Vice, The Guardian, The Evening Standard, Jezebel, Real Simple, Indiewire, and dozens of other publications. It’s also been showcased on NPR’s The Big Listen, NPR’s All Things Considered, Buzzfeed News, and more.  She was also named “one of the 22 most influential women in podcasting” by Washington Post contributor Alex Laughlin.

Kristen talks about her life, what happened to her confidence when she stopped questioning herself and her tips that can help you in your own journey to self confidence.

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775:  Stop Questioning Yourself With Kristen Meinzer

The Tao of Self-Confidence is a podcast created for you, the woman who is on her inner journey to self confidence no matter what stage you are at. If you are looking for inspirational stories and advice during your daily commute, workout or just "me" time, Sheena Yap Chan delivers the goods. Each episode brings you an amazing woman who shares her journey: her life before the discovery, the "AHA" moment, life after her discovery and the advice she gives to the listener that she can apply in her own life. The journey to self confidence starts with a single step, are you ready to take that first step?

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Breana Chan is the Vice President and Global Supplier Diversity professional.  She isn't just a diversity champion; she's a proven business leader with a track record of turning passion into profit.  Her journey began in the dotcom boom, navigating the fast-paced world of Silicon Valley startups. This entrepreneurial spirit, coupled with her 30+ years of Procurement and Supplier Diversity experience across industries, fuels her approach to consulting and mentoring individuals and businesses. Breana believes diversity isn't just a box to tick; it's a strategic imperative for growth.  Featured in Winning Leadership by Two-Time Olympian Sherry Winn, Breana empowers businesses to unlock untapped talent pools, gain a competitive edge, and build cultures of inclusion and does so with a constant attitude of gratitude.

Breana shares the importance of learning to be okay with failure and how it was able to build her confidence to be the powerful women that she is today.  Breana is also part of USPAACC WISE, a program intended for AAPI Women that would strategically address core issues and create lasting impact in their professional and personal lives, thus empowering and uplifting them in creating and choosing their own personal choices.  This will be our last episode for the season and will be back for our new season on September 3, 2024.


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901:  It's Okay to Fail With Breana Chan

Charlene Vickers is the Director, Supplier Diversity & Inclusion for Johnson & Johnson.  She is responsible for developing and executing business strategies and solutions for the supplier diversity program while building critical relationships with internal and external stakeholders including advocacy groups, NGOs, industry partners and peer companies.

Charlene shares that moment she realize her strengths to tap into her purpose and be the confident woman that she is today.  She also shares tips that can help you in your own journey to self-confidence.  Ashley is also part of the USPAACC WISE, a program intended for AAPI Women that would strategically address core issues and create lasting impact in their professional and personal lives, thus empowering and uplifting them in creating and choosing their own personal choices.  

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900:  Stand In Your Strength With Charlene Vickers

Ann Ramakumaran is the Founder and CEO of Ampcus Inc.  Ann is a technology savvy entrepreneur with more than 20 plus years of design, development and delivery of innovative and leading-edge Technology Solutions and Human Capital Management across the globe. Under her leadership, she has cultivated Ampcus and Ampcus group of companies into a fast-growing Consulting and Professional Services organization. For eleven consecutive years she has been recognized as a top Asian American owned business by USPAACC and for over twelve consecutive years honored as one of the 50 Fastest Growing Women Owned and Women Led Business in the CONUS by the Women Presidents Organization. Under Ann’s leadership, Ampcus has made the Inc. 500/5000 list and has been recognized as a Top Diversity Business. Ann was also awarded Women in Technology Entrepreneur of the Year by WIT and most recently was inducted into the Women's Business Enterprise Hall of Fame and Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council Hall of Fame. Ann has also received the Chairman’s Award for Inspirational Leadership from CRMSDC and the President’s Award from WPEO, the Global Growth Award from Astra Women’s Business Alliance, Supplier of the Year Award from GMSDC, Top Asian American Business Award from USPAACC-SE and USPAACC-SW, CRMSDC Supplier of the Year, NMSDC Supplier of the Year and NMSDC MBE of the Year, MBDA Minority Business Enterprise of the Year . In 2019, Ampcus became part of the NMSDC’S elite Corporate Plus Program. 

Ann shares the importance of learning to let go that you have to do it all and instead have a great support system that will help you along the way.  She shares tips that can help you in your journey to self-confidence.

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899:  You Don't Have to Do it All With Ann Ramakumaran

Steffny Wallace is a Lavender Farmer and Essential Oil Alchemist.  She was a TV producer in the advertising world for 30+ years, alongside being a lifelong spiritual seeker.  For the past 7 years, Steffny is a a lavender farmer working with a new process called Enlivening.  Steffny is also part of USPAACC WISE, a program intended for AAPI Women that would strategically address core issues and create lasting impact in their professional and personal lives, thus empowering and uplifting them in creating and choosing their own personal choices. 

Steffny shares the importance of giving yourself credit as a great way to build your self-confidence.  She also shares her upbringing and how she was able to overcome her self-esteem issues to be the woman that she is today.  Check out the full episode to listen to her story.

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898:  Giving Yourself Credit With Steffny Wallace

Ashley Araujo is a Global Contingent Sourcing Manager for Salesforce.  She is results driven, analytical, strategic and a Global MSP Program Management professional who has enhances her career by obtaining a Procurement or Program manager position within a PMO while supporting contingent workforce solutions. Ashley obtained certification in State and Federal employment law.  She is a proven leader who can manage multiple projects and programs while fostering teamwork through consistent communication, collaboration and adaptability.

Ashley shares the importance to choose yourself everyday and what led her to learn to do the same.  She also shares tips that can help you in your own journey to self-confidence.  Ashley is also part of the USPAACC WISE, a program intended for AAPI Women that would strategically address core issues and create lasting impact in their professional and personal lives, thus empowering and uplifting them in creating and choosing their own personal choices. 

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775: Stop Questioning Yourself With Kristen Meinzer

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