The Power of the Only

I wanted to start the new year off strong and today's guest is exactly that: strong and an inspirational force. We first met as morning reporters in Los Angeles. We were not just trusted colleagues, but friends. I'm excited to share her empowering energy to help you kickstart 2022. She is a multi-lingual Emmy award-winning television reporter, talk show host, media expert, special needs advocate, speaker and so much more.

From the KTLA Morning News and Fox 11's Good Day LA in Los Angeles to hosting her own nightly talk show on CNN Latino, Sunday morning with Elizabeth Espinosa on KFI-AM 640 and Studio So Cal on PBS she is has always been a powerful voice in the world and for those around her. She is currently the executive director of communications for the largest sheriff's department in the nation, LA County.

Being a daughter of immigrant parents like I am, Elizabeth has learned that hardships can shape us and define our purpose rather than hold us back. Growing up with a brother with disabilities, she also learned how to use her power to be an advocate for others.

"They can't ignore you when you do your best." - Elizabeth Espinosa

In today's show, join us as we go behind the scenes of our morning news days, listen to the lessons she learned throughout her media career and the ones by being an advocate for herself and others. She shows you how to stay true to yourself and step into your power in all parts of your life. We discuss how she navigates the world of special needs advocacy, the importance of intention and family and she also shares the secret that Oprah taught her that keeps her grounded and focused.

"I felt like someone had poured all of this water on my blueprint." - Elizabeth Espinosa

• How Elizabeth Espinosa became a reporter
• What is it like growing up with a special needs sibling
• How to navigate the world of special needs advocacy
• How to step into your power
• What is the process of finding your voice
• What was the turning point for Elizabeth
• How to stay true to yourself

"I have to tell myself often that slow is fast." - Elizabeth Espinosa

1. Learn your craft
2. Work on your craft
3. Love and accept yourself

"Life is a series of therapy." - Elizabeth Espinosa

• Listen to The Power of The Only Episode 54: The Power of Rejuvenation
• Learn more about Natalie's Voice-Speaking For The Silenced

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Thanks for being a part of this bold and powerful conversation on The Power of The Only!

Whether you feel like the only one in your company, industry, or community or the only woman in the room, we're here to support you in stepping up, speaking up through power, presence and representation and to make an impact in your personal and professional life.

Want even more insider tips, resources, and training to help you own your voice and power and step into your leadership. Join me in my free, invite-only YOU, Amplified!™ community!

You can also join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter.

Learn more about this episode of The Power of The Only with Angela Chee at www.angelachee.com/55

"If you are truly going to step into your power of The Only, you need to take care of you." - Angela Chee

What can you let go of in the new year and what do you need to heal?

What do want to remember? What do you want to release? Any breakthroughs or insights? Anything you want to celebrate? How do you want to feel moving into 2022?

Today's episode is a reminder that, as the year comes to a close, we need to take advantage of this time to rejuvenate and remember that we already have everything we need.

I wish you a happy holiday season. Thank you for being a part of this journey with me and I'll see you in 2022!

"What do you need and when will you make it happen?" - Angela Chee

In today's show, we talk about how to practice rejuvenation, why it's so important for leaders to take time out, and how rejuvenation is related to resilience. Tune in and discover what you can do to move into 2022 with more joy, clarity, and peace.

"Deep down we all know what we need." - Angela Chee

• What is rejuvenation
• How to practice rejuvenation
• What is the power of rejuvenation
• What is the key to resilience
• How is resilience related to rejuvenation
• Why do leaders need time for rejuvenation

"Part of owning your power is knowing when to honor your inner call." - Angela Chee

• Listen to The Power of The Only Episode 38: Celebrating Women and The Power of Resilience

Thanks for being a part of this bold and powerful conversation on The Power of The Only!

Whether you feel like the only one in your company, industry or community or the only woman in the room, we're here to support you in stepping up, speaking up through power, presence and representation and to make an impact in your personal and professional life.

Want even more insider tips, resources and training to help you own your voice and power and step into your leadership. Join me in my free, invite-only YOU, Amplified!™ community!

You can also join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter.

Learn more about this episode of The Power of The Only with Angela Chee at www.angelachee.com/54

As we head into the end of the year, how are you feeling? 2021 has sped by. Are you feeling a bit of intensity and overwhelm? I'm feeling the need to simplify, to clear, and get "my house in order" in business and life.

I'm excited for what's to come, but before we can speed up sometimes we need to slow down.

I first recorded this episode last year, it's worth a revisit. The power of emptying your cup will get your ready for the holidays and beyond.

Before you can move forward you need to be empty….. And remember that it is an evolution – an ongoing process.

"The question is: how do we get back to that place of being okay?" – Angela Chee

On today's show, I tell you the story and talk about harnessing the power of emptying your cup. I also talk about what you can fill your cup back up with, how to identify others' struggles and how to set yourself up for success.

"Right now, that is what we need to focus on: what brings you joy?" – Angela Chee

• How to empower people
• How to identify others' struggles
• How to be okay again
• The origin of 'emptying your cup'

"We need to empty our cups and be open to new ideas." – Angela Chee

• The Home Edit on Instagram and Netflix
• Listen to Episode 18 The Power Of Clearing and Vision-The Way Forward
• Learn more about YOU, Amplified!®

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"When you know who you are, people cannot shake you." - Crystal Washington

Do you, as an individual, have the power to shape the future?

Today's guest is a keynote speaker, Technology Strategist, and one of Forbes 50 Leading Female futurists. What is a futurist, you may ask? Crystal Washington shows people how to harness their intuition and data to better work with others to shape the future and she does this with Fortune 500 companies like Google, Microsoft, and GE. Crystal is also the author of the books One Tech Action and The Social Media Why.

She and I talk about the power of being underestimated, where her power came from, and how adversity can embolden us. Crystal describes the value she derives from her role as the keeper of history in her family and explains why it's so important to have a global perspective. We also talk about the importance of honoring your boundaries and how we both knew when we had stumbled across one of those moments where we have to choose ourselves.

"Being rooted in not being an other helped me when I was an other." - Crystal Washington

In today's show, we talk about the secret to truly owning your space, when it is worth it to stay and fight, and how to harness the power of being underestimated.

"We are not victims of the future. The future leaves Easter eggs." - Crystal Washington

• How to address ignorance head-on
• Ways to relate to others
• How to feel secure in places where you are the only one like you
• How did Crystal get the nickname P.C.
• How to deal with racism at work
• When is it worth it to stay and fight
• What does a futurist do

"We have to be able to pull from our history and different perspectives to understand who we are." - Crystal Washington

1. Own your space
2. Know what you know
3. Ground yourself in your history

"There is nothing wrong with staying to fight if that's what you are led to do." - Crystal Washington

• Listen to The Power of The Only Episode 22: Tony Chatman - How To Be Trailblazer Not A Token

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Thanks for being a part of this bold and powerful conversation on The Power of The Only!

Whether you feel like the only one in your company, industry, or community or the only woman in the room, we're here to support you in stepping up, speaking up through power, presence, and representation, and to make an impact in your personal and professional life.

Want even more insider tips, resources, and training to help you own your voice and power and step into your leadership. Join me in my free, invite only YOU, Amplified!™ community!

You can also join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter.

Learn more about this episode of The Power of The Only with Angela Chee at www.angelachee.com/53

"We need to go beyond diversity and talk about how to actually build a more inclusive world." - Rohit Bhargava

What does it mean to be creatively confident?

Today's guest Rohit Bhargava is the founder of the Non-Obvious Company and Ideapress Publishing. He is a #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author and is the host of the Non-Obvious Insights show. Before becoming an entrepreneur, Rohit spent 15 years in leadership roles at two renowned ad agencies: Leo Burnett and Ogilvy. Now he is on a mission to help the world be more open-minded by teaching others how to be non-obvious thinkers.

Rohit and I came together in January when I moderated a virtual panel as part of one of Rohit's big ideas: the first annual Non-Obvious Diversity Summit. The week-long event featured more than 50 sessions on topics ranging from workplace ageism to racial justice to diverse casting to women in tech, food and culture, and more. Now, less than ten months later, the summit has been turned into a book.

"It's not like there is something that is non-obvious for everybody." - Rohit Bhargava

In today's show, we talk about how to cultivate creativity, what it takes to make a more inclusive world, and why Rohit reads magazines for farmers. He shares how he cultivated his creativity out of his discomfort of being someone who wasn't supposed to be creative and how we shouldn't let titles or labels limit us. We also talk about the power of brainstorming, and why being creatively confident can be the key to your success.

"The goal is to find something that is non-obvious to you." - Rohit Bhargava

• How to cultivate creativity
• How to start speaking up in meetings
• What was Rohit Bhargava like growing up
• How to work towards diversity at work
• How to advocate for others
• Insights into book publishing
• Should we be vulnerable at work

"We want people to feel like they can justify what they are worth." - Rohit Bhargava

1. Have confidence in your own opinion
2. Tell your Only story with honesty and vulnerability
3. Consume outside information

"I got addicted to being creative even though I wasn't supposed to be." - Rohit Bhargava

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Thanks for being a part of this bold and powerful conversation on The Power of The Only!

Whether you feel like the only one in your company, industry, or community or the only woman in the room, we're here to support you in stepping up, speaking up through power, presence, and representation, and to make an impact in your personal and professional life.

Want even more insider tips, resources, and training to help you own your voice and power and step into your leadership. Join me in my free, invite-only YOU, Amplified!™ community!

You can also join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter.

Learn more about this episode of The Power of The Only with Angela Chee at www.angelachee.com/52

"In this age of insta-fame, what does it take to truly be successful?" - Angela Chee

What are you committed to?

Let this episode be your reminder to cultivate moments in your life that make you smile. My reminder happened at a Maroon 5 concert a couple of weeks ago. It inspired me to think about commitment; commitment to ourselves, commitment to our craft, commitment to our calling, and commitment to keep growing and evolving. Sometimes it takes a magical moment to be reminded that what matters the most are all the things behind the scenes that people don't see.

"The key to success sometimes is commitment in the long-term." - Angela Chee

In today's show, we talk about the power of commitment, how to stay motivated when no one is looking, and what it takes to get where you're going.

"Sometimes you don't know what your soul needs until you experience it." - Angela Chee

• What does it take to be successful
• What is the key to success
• How to stay committed
• What is the power of commitment
• Where to find inspiration

"This episode is dedicated to you: the creators, the trailblazers, the Onlys, the ones who continue to do the work and create joy and inspiration in the world." - Angela Chee

Thanks for being a part of this bold and powerful conversation on The Power of The Only!

Whether you feel like the only one in your company, industry or community or the only woman in the room, we're here to support you in stepping up, speaking up through power, presence and representation and to make an impact in your personal and professional life.

Want even more insider tips, resources and training to help you own your voice and power and step into your leadership. Join me in my free, invite only YOU, Amplified!® community!

You can also join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter.

Learn more about this episode of The Power of The Only with Angela Chee at www.angelachee.com/51

"The gentleman that hired me said this group has been going on for 85 years and, not only are you the first woman speaker, you are the first woman to sit at the head table." - Patricia Fripp

As Onlys, how do we concentrate on connecting with those around us rather than fitting in?

In today's episode, we are going to focus on the power of being first. When she was just 30 years old, Patricia Fripp went into business for herself styling men's hair, when it was a new industry. She has always been curious and a great listener to those around her and it has brought her an immense amount of success in her business ventures. Fast forward a few years and Patricia saw the vision and the opportunity and not only became a well-known professional speaker but the first female president of the National Speakers Association.

We discuss what every leader should know, why it pays to befriend those who appear to have the least in common with you, and why you shouldn't focus on being the only one. Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE, is a Hall of Fame award-winning speaker, a sales trainer, author, and an in-demand executive speech coach.

"The future belongs to charismatic communicators who are technically competent and have good people skills." - Patricia Fripp

In today's show, we talk about how to turn a disadvantage into an advantage, how to feel comfortable in a predominantly male environment, and how can leaders bond with their team.

"It's not who's delivering the message as much as what is the message?" - Patricia Fripp

• What is the National Speakers Association
• What does the National Speakers Association do
• How to turn a disadvantage into an advantage
• How to feel comfortable in a predominantly male environment
• What to do when you feel uncomfortable in a conversation
• How can leaders bond with their team
• What is it like to be the first female president of an organization
• National Speakers Association

"It is the only time I remember my knees shaking." - Patricia Fripp

1. Learn how to use necessary technologies
2. Style is being yourself on purpose
3. Listen rather than speak and when you speak, ask questions

"Don't focus on being the only one." - Patricia Fripp

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Thanks for being a part of this bold and powerful conversation on The Power of The Only!

Whether you feel like the only one in your company, industry or community or the only woman in the room, we're here to support you in stepping up, speaking up through power, presence and representation and to make an impact in your personal and professional life.

Want even more insider tips, resources and training to help you own your voice and power and step into your leadership. Join me in my free, invite-only YOU, Amplified!™ community!

You can also join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter.

Learn more about this episode of The Power of The Only with Angela Chee at www.angelachee.com/50

It's time to step into the gift you have been given and harness the Power of The Only." – Angela Chee

It's time to revisit The Power Of The Only principles. I'm re-releasing episode 1 where I share the story behind the podcast and how you can apply the 5 "Power Of The Only" Principles to your business and life.

These principles have helped me harness the Power of The Only and now that we have interviewed dozens of leaders, I've found many common themes. The principles are more powerful than ever.

Have you ever felt like the only one? The only person in your company, industry, community or the only one in the room reaching for your unique dreams and vision? There is a lot happening in our world. A shift is happening, we can feel it. But at times it may also feel like we are going backward. It's time for new conversations – new voices and a bolder way of thinking. Call it innovation, disruption, diversity!

It's what our world needs, it's what our businesses need and it's what you need to step into your leadership.

For now here are my 5 Principles of The Power Of The Only:

1. Own your power
2. Own your voice
3. See being the only as a privilege not a burden
4. Communicate in a way others can hear you
5. Come from a place of abundance not scarcity

What does this all mean and how can it impact your life? Tune into the podcast to find out more.

If you would like a free copy of these Power Of The Only principles and a Clarity and Vision worksheet to help apply them in your business and life click here to get access.

"Why do we downplay things so much instead of making them bigger and marking those wins in our life?" - Angela Chee

What can I pause right now and savor?

Today I want to talk about celebration and the science behind its value. If you don't feel like you're in the mood to celebrate, don't worry. You are not alone. This year has been a doozy. And sometimes we forget how far we have come because we are too focused on what's around the next corner. How are you going to rewire your brain for celebration? What are you proud of?

"Our brains are wired to remember the negative." - Angela Chee

In today's show, we talk about rewiring your brain through celebration, how to rediscover what is meaningful to you, and why it's so important to celebrate the little things.

"When I get off the phone with my clients, I just get filled with so much joy." - Angela Chee

• Why celebrate the small stuff
• How does celebrating affect the body
• Why is celebration important
• Why do we remember bad things more easily
• What is the science of celebration

"I don't call it the last call, I call it the celebration call." - Angela Chee

1. Awareness
2. Breakthrough
3. Celebration
4. Visualization

"What about celebrating the everyday wins?" - Angela Chee

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Thanks for being a part of this bold and powerful conversation on The Power of The Only!

Whether you feel like the only one in your company, industry or community or the only woman in the room, we're here to support you in stepping up, speaking up through power, presence and representation and to make an impact in your personal and professional life.

Want even more insider tips, resources and training to help you own your voice and power and step into your leadership. Join me in my free, invite only YOU, Amplified!™ community!

You can also join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter.

Learn more about this episode of The Power of The Only with Angela Chee at www.angelachee.com/49

"Do we always have to suffer to achieve our goals?" - Angela Chee

What do we lose when we choose to believe in "no pain, no gain" at all costs?

I admit that growing up, I thought that working too hard was a badge of honor. Even as a young adult I fell into that all too common trap of believing that the last one to leave the office each day was winning a contest of some kind. Early on in my career, I believed that it was okay to be working seven days a week -- and I enjoyed all of it. Then I got burnt out.

This is an episode about reevaluating how we are programmed and when that starts to get in our way. We have to ask ourselves if we were brought up with this mentality, in which ways it served us, and in which ways it did not. What was the outcome?

"When is enough enough?" - Angela Chee

In today's show, we talk about what we lose when we choose to believe the common saying "no pain, no gain" at all costs, where the term comes from, and how to honor our boundaries.

"We can shift the culture, but it starts with us." - Angela Chee

• How to honor your boundaries
• Where does the term no pain, no gain come from
• How to manage your productivity
• What is a happy work-life balance
• How to avoid burnout

"I needed to burn out before I stopped myself." - Angela Chee

• Listen to The Power of The Only Episode 28: Can Your Greatest Strength Also Be Your Obstacle?
• Listen to The Power of The Only Episode 42: Moving From Scarcity to Abundance

Thanks for being a part of this bold and powerful conversation on The Power of The Only!

Whether you feel like the only one in your company, industry or community or the only woman in the room, we're here to support you in stepping up, speaking up through power, presence and representation and to make an impact in your personal and professional life.

Want even more insider tips, resources and training to help you own your voice and power and step into your leadership. Join me in my free, invite only YOU, Amplified!™ community!

You can also join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter.

Learn more about this episode of The Power of The Only with Angela Chee at www.angelachee.com/48