The Power of the Only

"Representation matters, breaking down stereotypes matters, how you report the news matters, speaking up matters, and standing against hate matters!" - Angela Chee

How can we use our power of The Only to combat racism and hatred?

Anti-Asian incidents are on the rise. In the last year alone, the United States reported about 3,800 anti-Asian hate incidents, with 2.3 times more incidents involving Asian women. Now we are grappling with the shootings in Atlanta this past week which left eight people dead — six of whom were Asian women.

As an Asian American woman, these events deeply sadden me. I believe it is paramount at times like this to continue to share our stories, speak up, and take a stand for the things we believe in.

"We can turn our pain and fear into power." - Angela Chee

In today's episode, I share a very personal story that I've only opened up about once before, I discuss ways to stay empowered if you have experienced hate, how to help if you witness it, how all of us can continue to stand against hate and why it matters for you and your personal journey.

I also talk about the Asian American experience in the United States and why it is so important to keep telling our stories.

"Experiencing racism is not new to me." - Angela Chee

• How to stay empowered if you've experienced hate
• How to help if you see acts of hate
• Ways to take a stand against hate
• Why is it important to keep telling stories of racism
• The Asian American experience

"We are time of great transformation, but it starts with us and taking deeper look at ourselves, the stories we share, and how honest are we going to be." - Angela Chee

• Resources and incident reporting at Stop AAPI Hate
• AAPI Women Lead
• Asian American Collective
• Hate is A Virus
• Asian Americans Advancing Justice
• Act To Change
• Jenny Wang, Ph.D. @asiansformentalhealth
• Listen to The Power of The Only Episode 15: The Power Of History, Media and Representation-Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Special with Nancy Wang Yuen

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!

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Learn more about this episode of The Power of The Only with Angela Chee at www.angelachee.com/39

"From challenge comes change." - Angela Chee

How do we continue to thrive and move forward when the whole world feels tired?

This past year of The Power of The Only podcast we have been on a beautiful journey, exploring new conversations with amazing guests. I hope our episodes this past year have empowered you to step more fully into your power of The Only! I know I have grown a lot this past year. Each episode means a lot to me. I have enjoyed reflecting back on the topics and events of 2020 -- and can't wait to share more with you.

We launched on International Women's Day last year on March 8th and it's that time of the year again. It's time to celebrate women and that's what today's episode is all about. A challenged world is an alert world. We can choose to challenge and call out bias and inequality and we can choose to seek out and celebrate the achievements of other women. Collectively, we can all help create an inclusive world.

"This next phase requires clarity and a new understanding of resilience and wellbeing for ourselves, our companies, and our world." - Angela Chee

On today's show, we celebrate some wise words from women who were past guests on The Power Of The Only, we redefine what it means to be resilient, share my own resilience challenge and I share how to understand the emotional phases of change.

• What resilience is
• How to understand the emotional phases of change
• How to use the Kubler Ross Change Curve
• How to continue to harness the power of The Only
• How to stay resilient
• Ways to uplift other women

"By understanding the emotional phases of change it can give a greater awareness of where we are at, what we need and how we can move forward." - Angela Chee

Shock – Surprise or shock at the event Disbelief – Denial, disorientation, trying to prove it's not true Fear and Blame – Anger, frustration, resentment Depression and Self Doubt –A sense of loss, low morale, anxiety, and confusion Experimentation and Acceptance – Openness to learning and trying Problem Solving and Decision Making – High energy, commitment to something new Integration – The new way

"Let's all choose to challenge." - 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!

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Learn more about this episode of The Power of The Only with Angela Chee at www.angelachee.com/38

"Even after I had shows on VH1 or Nickelodeon or Comedy Central it was still like, I'm a kid from Jersey. I'm a dad who lives in the suburbs. I'm never going to have a Fox show, but you have to believe the impossible is possible." - Dave Noll

How do we continue to grow and move forward in 2021 with positivity and tenacity?

These are characteristics that I work on cultivating every day. Things aren't easy right now, so we need to consciously create what we want in our lives. And, as we all know as "Onlys," creating what's next takes time and energy. That's why I'm so excited to have Dave Noll on today's episode. An expert at embodying positivity, tenacity, and creativity, Dave has created more than 50 television series including the Chopped franchise, the game shows America Says, Punchline, Insanity, and Face The Truth, and the new podcast game Factorious. Dave and his partner Cleve Keller joined together exclusively in 2007. With 3,300 episodes under their belts, they have become one of the most successful format development teams in the world.

Dave believes that in order to have these hits, you have to pitch a lot and not be afraid of rejection. Last year alone, he and his partner created 70 plus shows, pitched in over 100 meetings, wrote more than 40 show decks, and loved every minute of it. So how does he keep going and do it with joy?

"So much of television is pitching that one thing and working really hard at it, but leaving all the doors open." - Dave Noll

In this episode, Dave shares his "Only" story about his early years at MTV and what he calls his "Power Of The Only Love Story". We discover what Brandon Tartikoff, the former president of NBC, said to him that shaped his outlook and what Julia Roberts, Adam Sandler, and I have in common.

Listen as Dave Noll shares the secret to his success, how he maintains a positive attitude, and how to stand out when pitching or creating anything.

"Think of yourself as the product; what is the one thing that makes you unique?" - Dave Noll

• How to keep going
• How Onlys achieve their success
• The power of positivity
• Where Dave Noll got his tenacity
• The moment Dave knew he made it
• Tips for pitching television shows and more
• The One-Click Method

"In order to face all those disappointments, you have to keep the wonder." - Dave Noll

1. Positivity
2. Tenacity
3. Creativity

"Every hit is just one click away from another hit." - Dave Noll

• Jerry Weintraub Book
• Bob Iger-Former Disney CEO
• Brandon Tartikoff-NBC President

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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/37

"I hope there are a lot of prospective authors out there who really internalize your multidimensional concept of "The Only" and who start realizing that they have a concept that shines in that Only kind of way." - Jesse Finkelstein

What does it take to be an author today?

The Power Of The Only isn't just about individuals. It is also about shifting old systems to carve a new path. It is about not being afraid to be "The Only" to create what's next. And that is what's happening right now. "Onlys" like you are creating what's next. Industries, old structures, and traditional ways of thinking are being disrupted. That's what Jesse Finkelstein, Co-Founder of Page Two Books, has been doing in the publishing industry for years. Her work is evolving the traditional publishing model to help thought leaders, subject matter experts, and organizations publish leading non-fiction books.

Jesse has spent her entire career in books. She has held several management roles at publishing houses, including COO of D&M Publishers and Associate Publisher at Raincoast Books, the Canadian publisher of Harry Potter. Despite the pandemic, Page Two is continuing to grow. They recently built an in-house audiobook program and announced a new global distribution program. Jesse shares how a devastating career moment gave her the foundational courage to launch her company and how a phone call from another "Only" in the industry gave her the ability to see the gift in the challenge.

"I thought that I was in it for the books for a long time, but I realized it's actually about the authors." - Jesse Finkelstein

In today's show, we talk about what it takes to be an author, the differences between traditional and hybrid publishing, and what inspired Jesse to create a company that supports authors by sharing their Only with the world.

Jesse Finkelstein discusses her journey in traditional publishing, how she navigated being the only woman on a management team, and how to survive in competitive industries while maintaining your integrity.

"It really takes a village to publish a book." - Jesse Finkelstein

• What it takes to be an author
• When Jesse Finkelstein first started imagining a career in books
• What hybrid publishing is
• How hybrid publishing differs from traditional publishing
• Why integrity is so important
• How Jesse uses mantras in her work
• The value of traditional publishing today
• Advice for people thinking about writing a book
• How to utilize your unique market differentiator

• The Good Fight by Liane Davey

"We all have something to contribute -- to our families, to our communities, to our workplaces -- that is really unique to us." - Jesse Finkelstein

1. Come to the table being as clear as possible about your unique market differentiator
2. Be very open
3. Elbow grease

"Across the board, publishers are some of the most innovative entrepreneurs I've ever seen, no matter what their model is." - Jesse Finkelstein

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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/36

"There is always light If we're brave enough to see it; There is always light If we're brave enough to be it." - Amanda Gorman

So what's next?

Last week was the presidential inauguration here in the United States and there were so many power of "The Only" moments.

Kamala Harris became the first woman — and person of Black and South Asian descent — to be sworn in as Vice President by the first Latina Supreme Court Justice, Sonia Sotomayor. Jennifer Lopez called for unity in Spanish after singing This Land Is Your Land. But it was the words of Amanda Gorman, the country's first National Youth Poet Laureate, that left many speechless. Her words were healing for our souls.

These are the moments that move us; when we see and hear someone who owns their power and owns their voice when we feel the power of words creating a collective magical moment. This is Power, Presence, and Representation. This is being YOU, Amplified!®

This is why I do what I do: to awaken your power of the Only.

"We need to continue to do the work, but we need to do it differently." - Angela Chee

On today's show, I talk about the power of this moment in time, the power of the Only principles, and why we need more bridge-builders.

We talk about how we can begin to move forward and how you can put your principles into action.

"I see a vision of the future that is empathetic, diverse, open, and united." - Angela Chee

• Notable moments of the 2021 inauguration
• The power of the Only principles
• How to be a bridge-builder
• How we can begin healing
• How to put your principles into action

"This is why I do what I do." - Angela Chee

• The Power of the Only Podcast Episode 1: Welcome to The Power Of "The Only"

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/35

"I think a lot of us believe if we did have that space we would lead differently -- we would show up differently. A lot of my work right now, I call it the Power of Me and the Power of We, it's the power of yourself, but what is the power if we come together, like what could we do together?" - Deepa Purushothaman

Are you ready to meet this moment?

A shift is happening. Are you ready to step into something new? Deepa Purushothaman certainly is. Even amidst the tumult of 2020, Deepa started nFormation with co-founder Rha Goddess, a membership community that acts as a safe space for women of color to show up as their full selves, a brave space to help them grow and lead differently, and a new space to shift the structures that not only help women of color take a seat at the table, but also change the way the table is formed.

Earlier in her career, Deepa became the first Indian-American woman and one of the youngest people ever to make Partner at Deloitte, where she spent more than 20 years focusing on women's leadership and inclusion strategies. She is also a Women and Public Policy Program Leader in Practice at the Harvard Kennedy School.

"There should always be more than one seat at the table. I want multiple seats." - Deepa Purushothaman

On today's show, we discuss insights from Deepa's book, The Firsts, The Fews, and The Onlys: Why Women of Color Need To Redefine Power In Corporate America, which will be published by Harper Collins in the Fall. Deepa also shares the wisdom she has gleaned from interviewing more than 500 senior women of color and the shared experiences that led to their success.

We talk about how Deepa overcame imposter syndrome, conformity, and her cultural programming, why it's time for us to redefine power and success, and how we can all create our own leadership style.

"When you don't see yourself in structures, in the media, in books, you question if you belong." - Deepa Purushothaman

• How communities can come together to create real change
• How to overcome imposter syndrome
• How to create your own leadership style
• What led Deepa to start nFormation
• Which parts of herself Deepa shed to step into her power
• Challenges Deepa faced as an Only
• Why it's important for women of color to connect

"We are at a moment where the world is demanding a different kind of leadership." - Deepa Purushothaman

1. Leave what doesn't serve you
2. Practice using your voice
3. Reach out to and connect with women of color

"The last election really made me question what I am doing in the world." - Deepa Purushothaman

• Power Of The Only 2021 Spotify playlist
• The Power Of The Only Episode 33-Reflection, Celebration and New Year Vision

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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.

Get my free YOU, Amplified! training

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Learn more about this episode of The Power of The Only with Angela Chee at www.angelachee.com/34

"What do you want more of in 2021?" - Angela Chee

With the new year fast approaching, the energy has already shifted -- can you feel it?

Happy almost New Year to you! It has been a year filled with challenges, but I hope also one filled with growth. As we mark the end of the year, it's important to reflect and also to celebrate, before moving forward.

In this episode, I share a simple year-end reflection process and a few questions and prompts to help you move into the new year with clarity, joy, and vision.

"What do you want less of in 2021?" - Angela Chee

I also take a look back on the year and I share the significance of The Great Conjunction that just happened and what it means for you, and what we can look forward to in 2021. We celebrate The Power Of The Only's nomination for a Golden Crane Podcast Award and show you how you can join in the fun on December 29th with the first podcast awards to live stream as a podcast on Podbean.

We talk about how the power of trusting your intuition, remaining positive in the face of the unknown, and sharing your gift will keep you focused and grounded. We also do a year in review of The Power Of The Only episodes and highlight the amazing guests and insightful conversations that will help you own your power, own your voice, and step into your Only even more in 2021.

"What are you committed to?" - Angela Chee

• How to step up in a bold way
• The Great Conjunction and what it means for you
• How to trust your intuition
• Ways to remain positive
• Year-End Reflection Questions

"I believe in what I'm doing and saying." - Angela Chee

• Horoscopes & Monthly Astrology from Chani Nicholas
• The Golden Crane Podcast Awards
• Asian American Podcasters Association
• The Power Of The Only Podcast Episodes

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/33

"The journey to fulfillment is often different than the journey to achievement." - Angela Chee

How are we going to sustain wrapping up the end of the year and moving forward into the new year with a vision?

As the tumultuous year of 2020 comes to a close, the big topic on my mind is mental health. Mental health for my clients, for my community, and for the world. And it got me thinking about the "Mask of Success".

What happens when leaders aren't okay? In a world where it is becoming commonplace to measure your sense of fulfillment on your professional successes, it can be all too easy to don a mask of success. This, however, is a dangerous path.

I hope this episode encourages you to give yourself grace.

"It's maybe okay to sometimes not be okay." - Angela Chee

On today's show, we talk about the mask of success and what happens when the strong, the visionary, the Only hide behind it.

I discuss how to honor your mental health, and why it's important to reflect on how we grew up and how it shapes how we move forward. I reflect on tragic death of Tony Hsieh -former Zappo's CEO and deliverer of happiness and share some very personal stories, resources, and insights on mental health.

"Even subconsciously I might have equated success and achievement with love." - Angela Chee

• How to protect your mental health
• What the mask of success looks like
• How to encourage discussions on mental health
• What to do when leaders are not okay
• Why it's important to reflect on how we grew up

"I was just on this hamster wheel of chasing achievement, achievement, achievement and I hadn't redefined what success was for me." - Angela Chee

• Tony Hsieh-Forbes Article
• Brown Girl Therapy (@browngirltherapy)
• Jenny Wang, PhD (She/Her) (@asiansformentalhealth)

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/32

"Virtual can be just as powerful and connected -- and can even give you more ways to be creative." - Angela Chee

What are you grateful for?

It is the week after Thanksgiving here in the United States. With everything that is happening around us, it can sometimes be all too easy to forget just how much there is to be grateful for. I am grateful for you as a listener and for the technology that allows me to connect with you personally, to share with you, and hopefully inspire you to create positive change in the world.

But this episode isn't all about gratitude. It is also about the power of shifting your limiting beliefs. During this time, we all need to shift our limiting beliefs about what is possible in our work and in our personal lives. It is time to create something new. How do we do that? In this episode, I outline three simple steps to get you back on track to being an effective communicator and leader.

"The power of virtual is so important right now." - Angela Chee

On today's show, we also talk about how to communicate on camera, the perks of doing virtual events, and how to keep your audience engaged online.

I discuss four things you can do immediately to reduce your work-related stress, how to adjust to a primarily virtual workplace, and why it helps to sometimes simply shake it off.

"In this time we all need to shift our limiting beliefs on what is possible in our work, in our personal lives and create something new." - Angela Chee

• How to reduce stress
• How to connect with people on camera
• Ways to shift your limiting beliefs
• How to honor your capacity
• Practical ways to reduce workplace stress
• Why it helps to shake it off

"Before we can take on new information and actually create tranformation or step up in our leadership or step up to own our power and our voice is that we have to honor our capacity." - Angela Chee

1. Be aware of what your limiting beliefs are and when they come up.
2. Interrupt the pattern when those voices come up. How are you going to do that?
3. Create a new belief. What are you going to do instead?

1. Breathwork
2. Shake it off
3. Humming
4. Focus words

"As humans, we want to hold back, we want to be tough so we hold it all in and it creates tension." - Angela Chee

• Listen to Episode 11: The Power Of Mindset, Gratitude And Appreciation in Challenging Times and 3 Tools To Help You Harness It

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/31

"True leaders bring out the best of you. It's not about the best of them." - Angela Chee

How do we know if we are stuck in a false narrative?

The recent election has highlighted the ongoing division in the United States. We need to understand how we got here, what motivates people, and why we keep repeating the same patterns. Even more importantly, how do we move forward with a vision for ourselves and the world that is hopeful and kind?

Our society is evolving, but that change starts with our individual evolutions. This episode is a reminder to trust in your own power again. The internet is drowning us in information, but it is time to quiet the noise. Now, more than ever, we must be careful to not get sucked into false narratives, groupthink, and echo chambers.

"You already have everything you already need inside to shine; you just need to discover it and amplify it." - Angela Chee

On today's show, I talk about the power that social media has to mislead us and how to avoid common traps -- both internal and external. I discuss the moral and ethical consequences of groupthink, how to avoid echo chambers, and how to begin to trust in the power of you again.

"We need to stop placing everything on others, and be careful to not get sucked into false narratives, group think and echo chambers." - Angela Chee

• What is groupthink
• Why groupthink is harmful
• How to avoid echo chambers
• What false narratives look like

"What is keeping us stuck is that many of us stopped trusting our own value." - Angela Chee

• Listen to Episode 26: The Power Of Emptying Your Cup
• Listen to Episode 29: The Power Of Media Literacy – An Inside Look At How The Media Works and How To Be A Critical Thinker and Creator

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.

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/30