The Power of the Only

"I'm the girl with 26 years of education that never raised her hand in class. Having all eyes on me just wasn't comfortable." - Dr. Ann Shippy

Yes COVID-19 is here and we need to talk about it, but what are we going to do moving forward?

In this episode, we dive into this and more with Dr. Ann Shippy, a Functional Medicine physician, scientist, engineer, Ted X speaker, and one of my VIP YOU, Amplified!® clients. She uses cutting-edge science to find and treat the root causes of illnesses, not just the symptoms. When we first started working together, she was already the author of several books and a go-to health expert for print publications from Forbes and Good HouseKeeping to Mind Body Green, but she hadn't been on camera before.

Dr. Shippy was being offered opportunity after opportunity but kept saying that she wasn't ready. Finally one day she realized that her message was more important than her fear -- and that recognition unlocked the key to even more opportunities and ways to serve and make an impact. Now she is a Ted X speaker, comfortable on-camera for her own videos, and is regularly featured on TV and several top podcasts, and will soon be hosting her own podcast.

"We don't want to be doing things like training for a marathon right now." - Dr. Ann Shippy

On this show, Dr. Shippy talks about her journey as a thought leader and how much she has grown throughout her professional career. We talk about how we broke through her fear of being seen and her first Facebook Live video which got more than 12,000 views.

Experiencing the coronavirus first hand with her patients, Dr. Shippy also gives us actionable tips on how to we can all continue to stay healthy by exploring epigenetics, boosting our immune system through nutrients and food, and reducing stress. She reveals her power of the only story and how healing herself from several autoimmune disorders and toxic mold fueled her desire to help others to heal.

"I get to put all those puzzle pieces together and really figure out the most holistic way to help people get better." - Dr. Ann Shippy

• How to get comfortable on camera
• How Ann Shippy conquered her fear of public speaking
• The benefits of holistic medicine
• When to use functional medicine
• Why use functional medicine
• How to make genes more robust
• Which nutrients are important for the immune system
• How to have a healthier environment

"It was getting to a point where it was irresponsible for me not to share what I was learning." - Dr. Ann Shippy

1. Have some quiet time
2. Have people help you that you really respect and trust
3. Have some awareness to manage your inner thoughts

Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Ann Shippy MD

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/19

"Many of my clients have been in either fight, flight, or freeze -- and wherever you are at, that is okay." - Angela Chee

How are we going to clear the space so that we can create a new vision?

Today I really want to focus on vision. Many of us are dealing with stress, overwhelm from world events, quarantine fatigue and more. I am not going to use the word normal as we begin to define what life looks like now that we're getting back to business, but we do need to accept that we are entering a new and different version of the future. What does that look like? First, we need to recognize where we're at.

"If you're not taking care of your own energy and your own space, there is no way to own your power and your voice and to put it out there in a bigger way." - Angela Chee

On today's show, I talk about the power of clearing, vision, and the way forward. Let's face it: all of us are just a bit exhausted right now. How do we move forward? What do you want to create? The first step is to honor where you're at.

I also talk about how to envision your future, ways to honor your grief, and the power of visualization.

"We are creating new patterns and new routines of what we want our lives to look like moving forward." - Angela Chee

• The power of visualization
• How to envision your future
• How to move forward
• Ways to honor your grief
• How to deal with quarantine fatigue
• How to amplify your voice in your business

• YOU, Amplified! Performance Training
• Master Co Livestream Meditations
• Kenlyn Kolleen-Kundalini Yoga Teacher-Empowerment Coach

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/18

"When we bring diversity to the table, we get to a better solution." - Tina Shah Paikeday

There is a lot of division in our world right now. How will we work, serve, and thrive as our current systems are being challenged?

We need diverse voices who own their voice and their power, and nobody knows that better than our guest this week, Tina Shah Paikeday.

As a senior member of the Leadership & Succession team at Russell Reynolds and Associates, Tina leads the firms' Global Diversity & Inclusion advisory services. Russell Reynolds and Associates is one of the top leadership advisory and search firms in the world. Tina's work includes recruiting Chief Diversity Officers and developing inclusive leaders and inclusive culture transformation.

"The work around inclusion and inclusive leadership has really shifted towards not only a focus on 'how can we empower the workforce', but then how can we use inclusive leadership for business advantage." - Tina Shah Paikeday

On today's show, Tina shares her own Power of The Only story. Tina grew up with two cultures shaping her identity. Navigating the dual worlds is what has helped her achieve success - but it has been a journey to discover that strength. We both talk about what we did to hide our identity in our early years. Tina shares the moment she began to uncover her story and realize the power in creating more inclusive environments.

Tina and I also talk about the top three areas of focus for companies right now to create more successful leaders, what you can do to be more inclusive, and why knowing your story and being able to share it is an important part of showing up as a leader.

"The last frontier with most of the executives leading in this area is development - development of women, of minorities, of people of different backgrounds - because we don't see them in the senior leadership positions at the same rate they're represented lower down in the organization." - Tina Shah Paikeday

• How diversity is increasing in the workplace
• Current trends in workplace diversity
• How to ensure diversity at work
• What experience is needed to get hired for a management position
• What minorities can do to increase their chances of being promoted
• How minorities can advocate for themselves at work
• How leaders can encourage diversity at work
• What leaders can learn from Onlys at work

"The work that we do at Russell Reynolds is really helping at the boardroom level given the current California legislation as well as the global legislation on the topic." - Tina Shah Paikeday

1. Know who you are
2. Understand how others perceive you
3. Live your full potential by celebrating who you are

"The power of the only to me is recognizing the fact that all of us are actually 'onlys' and that each of us walks our own unique paths no matter what our demographic background is." - Tina Shah Paikeday

LinkedIn | Twitter | Russell Reynolds

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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.

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Learn more about this episode of The Power of The Only with Angela Chee at angelachee.com/17

"I hit an all-time low last year when I was at the peak of my career." - Vinh Giang

How do you define success?

My guest, Vinh Giang, is one of the world's top keynote speakers, we talk about his journey to success, what you can learn from it and how to redefine it on your own terms

Vinh has inspired more than 100,000 people nationally and internationally at more than 80 events. He's been the keynote speaker with Microsoft, Google, and Facebook, and more.

"He helped my parents see something in me that they were afraid to see." - Vinh Giang

On this show, we explore Vinh's journey to success and the story of how his family escaped Vietnam. We talk about what it was like growing up in Australia, and how he went from a timid Asian Child to mastering his communication skills and commanding large stages. He gives us his #1 communication tip to help you master your voice.

Vinh also shares a story of regret and the person shifted the trajectory of his life and enabled him to break through barriers and stereotypes. He reveals that when he was at the pinnacle of his career it was not actually the happiest time in his life and how he is now redefining success on his own terms while continuing to inspire and serve.

"Stop thinking that if I'm exploring my voice it is fake and phony. No, it is not. It is the most beautiful instrument." - Vinh Giang

• How virtual can leverage your business
• How to break out of the status quo
• The moment that changed Vinh's entire career path
• How to redefine success
• What it is like to be an international speaker
• How to bring together the parts of life that are important to you
• What you can do to improve your communication
• How to become successful as a speaker

"Now this virtual thing has opened up my mind to the possibility of still being able to have impact yet still being able to be a good father, a great husband, and a great son." - Vinh Giang

1. Stack your talents
2. Learn how to communicate and use your voice
3. Realize that you can shape your own success

"I believe life is a stage." - Vinh Giang

• Learn more about Vinh's free course
• Vinh's 3 Day Workshop
• YOU, Amplified!® Video Training Series
• The Power Of The Only principles

Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Vinh Giang

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 angelachee.com/16

"There's power in telling your story, knowing your story, and in seeing your story reflected. That's why representation matters." - Angela Chee

As we become more diverse and more divided, how can we move forward and thrive together?

In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, I've been watching a documentary series on PBS called "Asian Americans". It's a groundbreaking 5-part series you can watch it online through the beginning of June.

One of the people featured in this series is my guest today, Nancy Wang Yoon. Author of Reel Inequality: Hollywood Actors and Racism, Nancy is a pop culture expert and sociologist. She has appeared on PBS, BBC World TV, Dr. Phil, Teen Vogue, New York Times, and Los Angeles Times, among others.

"Sharing all of the trials, the barriers, and the obstacles, and what we had to do to overcome - I think all that makes it that young people think that they can do it." - Nancy Wang Yuen

On this show, Nancy and I talk about how knowing our history and the power of stories can shape our future. We talk about the importance of media, and how representation impacts our identities and society as a whole.

In the last few months, there's also been a rise in anti-Asian racism and incidents so it's more important than ever to create a climate of unity to see our similarities and celebrate our differences. And it starts with us.

"I think it is never too young to talk about things like racism and sexism." - Nancy Wang Yuen

• Why representation in media is important
• How Asian-Americans have been represented on TV
• The importance of knowing our history
• How media plays a role in how we live
• How are we going to move forward together?
• How Nancy perceives herself as she breaks barriers
• The importance of calling ourselves out around our prejudices

"I try not to rely too much on the approval of others." - Nancy Wang Yuen

1. Be Humble
2. Find Allies and Take Care of Yourself
3. Dream Big

"I don't take myself too seriously, and yet I have goals that I want to achieve that I genuinely enjoy." - Nancy Wang Yuen

• Asian Americans by filmmaker Renee Tajima Pena
• Fresh Off The Boat
• Crazy Rich Asians
• Anna Mae Wong
• Tiger Tail
• Director Alan Yang
• Netflix's Hollywood-Director Ryan Murphy
• The Power Of The Only Principles

Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | 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.

Learn more about this episode of The Power of The Only with Angela Chee at angelachee.com/15

"If you show up professional and polished, let me tell you, every single word that you say people are going to hang onto." - Stephanie Liu

What can you do to be prepared for the future of virtual and live streaming?

Few people can answer this question better than my guest on this episode, Stephanie Liu.

Stephanie is a live video strategist and digital marketing thought leader with 15 years of ad agency experience. She helps brands and entrepreneurs go from unknown to unforgettable.

From coaching Master Chef Claudia Sandoval on her first live steam which led to 178K book downloads to prepping astronaut Jessica Meir and her team for a live interview in outer space, Stephanie has helped thousands of clients and students ignite their ideas and share their voices through live streaming. She is the host of Lights, Camera, Live, and the co-author of the forthcoming book, The Ultimate Guide to Social Media, due out on bookshelves in August 2020 by Entrepreneur Press.

"The more that you practice, the better it gets." - Stephanie Liu

Stephanie and I discuss the latest trends and the future of virtual and live-streaming and what you can do now to be prepared and stand out. We share tips, creative tools, and gear recommendations you can use to show up like a pro and showcase you and your brand.

We also talk about the future of Facebook Messenger rooms. She also shares why embracing your story and showing up polished and professional matters for your brand, your business, and future generations. As a certified Neurolinguistic Programming trainer, we also talk about how to overcome your fears and rewire your mind for success.

"I love the behind the scenes. Show us how you're creating your content." - Stephanie Liu

• The best technology to use for virtual and live streaming
• What you can do to up your game with virtual tools
• Tips to live streaming
• Who to get feedback from
• Does what you're doing reflect your brand?
• What the future of virtual might look like
• What Facebook messenger rooms could look like
• How to show up best on camera
• The best ways to break through fear

"It really is powerful if you step up your audio and your visual, especially if you're on a panel." - Stephanie Liu

1. Embrace your story
2. People are paying attention to you and want to know what you have to say
3. There is nothing to be afraid of with the camera

"Think about how you want to present yourself." - Stephanie Liu

• Leap Into Live Streaming Bootcamp
• EcammLive (for MAC only) ViMix for PC
• In-ear monitor headphones
• Brian Fanzo
• MasterChef Claudia Sandoval
• Jessica Meir

Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Lights, Camera, Live

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 !

Learn more about this episode of The Power of The Only with Angela Chee at angelachee.com/14

Have you been on so many video meetings lately that you feel like you're experiencing Zoom Fatigue?

Virtual conferencing has been an amazing tool for us to connect with our clients and with each other during this socially distant time. But now after several weeks of virtual meetings, you might be feeling tired of video calls and virtual conferencing and it isn't going away soon.

"Put a post-it-note or a picture right above the camera at eye level so that you're actually looking into the dot. That actually creates a sense of connection that you can really feel." - Angela Chee

How can we maximize this experience to use virtual conferencing as a way to connect so that it can really serve its purpose?

On this episode, I talk about 3 on-camera tools that will really help you focus in, be more productive, maximize your productiveness, and avoid Zoom Fatigue.

"It's just important to honor and to know - how am I going to show up? And how am I going to serve the audience most effectively?" - Angela Chee

• Define the purpose of your meeting
• What technology achieves the goal most effectively?
• How to get people to stay focused on video calls
• What is the best communication form to get your message across
• How to present or deliver something important on zoom
• How to connect with your audience on video

"We will need leaders who can pivot, stand in their power and own their voice, but also protect their own energy ." - Angela Chee

1. What is the purpose?
2. Have a clear message.
3. Turn it up when it counts.

"It is so important to be clear, confident and collected on camera and off." - Angela Chee

• Zoom Fatigue
• Zoom
• Google Hangouts
• GoToMeeting
• Free 7 Steps to Confidence, Clarity, and Connection Mini-course
• YOU, Amplified!

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.

For a limited time, get my YOU, Amplified!® Performance Formula 7 Steps To "Always Ready" Confidence, Clarity and Connection-Mini-course For Free.

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 !

Learn more about this episode of The Power of The Only with Angela Chee at angelachee.com/13

"As I got older I realized how to stand my ground, respect myself, while also being able to have deeper conversations with people who are not like me - just so I can build connection and understanding." - Christina Blacken

How will we reinvent and thrive as our current systems and beliefs are being challenged? It's a time for deep transformation.

The Power of The Only has always been about leaders who own their voice and their power. Leaders who serve as bridges and are able to communicate in a way that others can hear in order to create real change through abundance and not scarcity.

Today's guest, Christina Blacken, is one of these leaders.

Christina is the Founder and Chief Story Strategist of The New Quo and host of the Sway Them In Color podcast. She helps leaders communicate on a deeper level, sell their bold visions, build thriving diverse teams, and communicate in ways that improve their company's work culture.

You've seen her work in ELLE.com, The Huffington Post, and more.

"Every once in awhile it is good to understand the context of where somebody's bad behavior comes from." - Christina Blacken

In this episode, Christina talks about how to see being "the only" as a superpower and not a burden, how to shift the status quo, and how all leaders can learn to be more empathetic and emotionally intelligent in order to create real change. We also talk about stereotypes and conditioning. We call out our own unconscious biases in others and ourselves, and more on today's show.

"I would realize over time that even though they saw me as a complete only and other, that we would have more in common than we'd think." - Christina Blacken

• How do we change the status quo through narrative
• How to bridge the gap between race, gender, religion, etc
• Why diversity and inclusion are different
• How to develop a culture of belonging?
• Tips for communicating and owning your voice
• Why storytelling can create change
• What questions to ask yourself to remove internal biases
• How to unpack your unconscious biases
• What your options are when a change occurs

"In a lot of these conversations I try to look at the grey, which is asking people open-ended questions that force them to really consider and unpack their own beliefs." - Christina Blacken

1. Know where your boundaries lie - what part of your identity are you not willing to compromise?
2. Ask questions and challenge people to think about things differently
3. Have a psychologically safe place you can go

"Most people at some point in time have experienced some level of adversity, some level of conflict, some level of misunderstanding. And I think that it is important to hear that from each other." - Christina Blacken

• Elle
• Huffington Post
• Sway Them In Color podcast

LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | The New Quo

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.

For a limited time, get my YOU, Amplified!® Performance Formula 7 Steps To "Always Ready" Confidence, Clarity and Connection-Mini-course For Free.

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 !

Learn more about this episode of The Power of The Only with Angela Chee at angelachee.com/12

"That is leadership in challenging times…..balancing realism with optimism." - Angela Chee

How can we harness the power of gratitude and appreciation during this challenging time?

Harnessing gratitude does not mean being unrealistic or in denial about the fact that we are in a crisis - things are very hard right now and many people are struggling.

Each of us faces different challenges right now the key is being able to embrace both feelings of gratitude and hardship in opposition.

How do we find that balance?

How do we pivot, innovate and stay strong and centered?

"Gratitude doesn't mean not being aware or empathetic to what's going on in the world." - Angela Chee

In this episode, I get bit personal and share the lessons I've learned in the past few weeks from myself, from my clients, some of the things I'm seeing in the coaching and speaking space, and what I'm doing in my business to serve and pivot during this time.

But if you're not in action mode and you're feeling a bit stuck. That's ok too.

3 Simple Tools To Help You Harness The Power Of Gratitude

Studies show gratitude helps you reduce stress, increase happiness and stay healthier and has shown have lasting effects on the brain.

I also share some resources and mindset shifts to help you navigate this time. I'll share the morning process I go through for myself and my kids that helps keep us centered and have some tools inspired by Tony Robbins and Jack Canfield-Author of Chicken Soup For The Soul.

"The most important thing that we can do right now is to protect your mental state and your focus." - Angela Chee

• The top mindset shift you need in challenging times and how to make it
• How to make it through an uncertainty
• How to lead in challenging times
• What to do to make this time work for you
• Tips to embracing gratitude during this time
• How to release emotions
• The importance of celebration
• What is priming and how to add it to your morning ritual?
• My morning gratitude ritual and how to apply it
• What are you grateful for?
• How to harness gratitude

"Each day I write down my intentions and focus for the day and what I'm grateful for." - Angela Chee

• Tony Robbins
• Jack Canfield
• The League-Just Like My Child Foundation
• Priming with Tony Robbins
• YOU, Amplified! Performance Formula Mini-course
• Thriving Thought Leader Giveaway April 15- May 15
• Heather Vickery-The Brave Files Podcast

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.

For a limited time, get my YOU, Amplified!® Performance Formula 7 Steps To "Always Ready" Confidence, Clarity and Connection-Mini-course For Free.

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!

Learn more about this episode at aneglachee.com/11

"What makes us different, can also make us stronger, even extraordinary!" - Gina Gomez

We need to harness the power of the only more than ever, as all of us are navigating change in the world, in our lives and our businesses.

Some of you are still busy putting out fires, others may feel a bit stuck and some are looking at this time as an opportunity to create something new and do things differently. It's important to honor what stage you are in and maybe it fluctuates between all of them depending on the day.

Today's episode features Gina Gomez, a business strategist and advisor who works with some of the most well-known professionals and public figures in the entertainment and personal development industries.

She has a certificate in Diversity & Inclusion from Cornell University. Has been published in Forbes, featured on Hay House Radio, Prevention, and many more. She is also a mentor for Marie Forleo's B-School and has become a prominent voice and go-to facilitator in the field of Diversity & Inclusion. She just created a visionary leaders roadmap- a plan for navigating change, but in today's conversation which we had a month ago before all this change….we talked about how being different can also make us stronger.

We also talk about what The Power Of The Only means and how it can empower you, why diversity and representation matters, how to facilitate difficult conversations to create a culture and environment where everyone can thrive and more.

Also go behind the scenes of our adventures at the Wrap Women's Power Women Summit featuring the most influential women in media and entertainment, and hear the story Eva Longoria shared about being "The Only " and what our childhood Halloween costumes had to with diversity and our identities.

"I think that you absolutely have to lead by example." - Gina Gomez

• What does The Power of the Only mean
• How to create a bridge between different views/cultures/experiences
• Why people feel unheard and how to shift it
• How to navigate difficult conversations and create a win for both sides
• How to discover where are you accountable
• What are the current trends in diversity and inclusion that are creating more opportunities and creating better companies
• The importance of representation
• How being fully you can create positive change in others and the world

"If I'm not the only one who experiences all of these things, there's power in us all feeling like we're the only one." - Gina Gomez

1. You've got to believe in yourself
2. If there's something that you want to create, take an action towards it
3. When you achieve your dream, help someone else achieve theirs

"When we see that diversity also brings us together, that's powerful." - Gina Gomez

• Power Women Summit 2020
• Eva Longoria Foundation
• John Leguizamo's Latin History for Morons
• Gina Gomez Guide to Navigate Change Profitably

LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Gina Gomez

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.

Click here to access to The Power Of The Only Principles and Vision and Clarity Worksheet.

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Learn more about this episode of The Power of the Only with Angela Chee at angelachee.com/10