Yes I Kan

What a journey it’s been! Just two years ago, Paul launched the Yes I Kan Podcast with the intention that it would be a platform to empower and inspire others to see their greatest superpower—their authenticity. It has become so much more than that—and it has been so humbling for him to see what was created. However as Paul’s work is now moving in a different direction, after much contemplation, he has made the tough decision to close the curtains on the Yes I Kan Podcast.

In his last episode of this podcast, Paul wanted to pass on his top 10 lessons from his podcast journey and hopes that it will inspire you one more time to see how powerful you truly are when you allow yourself to be fully seen and heard. He’s had the pleasure of interviewing so many incredible people and has grown exponentially in this journey. Paul hopes it has helped you grow on your journey too. Paul would like to thank you for being on this journey with him—he is so incredibly grateful! This isn’t good-bye, just simply see you later. Keep being fully, unapologetically, authentically YOU! 

Executive Producers: Paul Kan, Chelsea Lin, JoySauce

For many Asian Americans, especially those whose parents were the first to immigrate to the West, there’s an immense pressure and expectation to succeed. When the odds are stacked against us, there’s an expectation that we need to figure out a way to win anyway. And if we fail, the shame can be suffocating and crippling—following us around into every step we take moving forward.

Today, Paul discusses re-defining failure and explores the question, “what if we had permission to fail?” Who are we without achievements and accolades? And what could be possible for us if what we did or didn’t do could be separate from our wholeness, worthiness, and enough-ness? 

Executive Producers: Paul Kan, Chelsea Lin, JoySauce

How often do we wait for permission or feel the need to ask for permission from others to be our authentic self? Today, Paul shares his thoughts and his journey on the fears he’s had with allowing himself to be fully seen and navigating through a world that sometimes isn’t kind to someone unconventional. For too long, we’ve given too much power to others to determine the validity of our experience—are you ready to take it back? 

Executive Producers: Paul Kan, Chelsea Lin, JoySauce

In their time together, Paul and his wife have been through many big life changes and transitions. Some of them were sudden and unexpected, while others were more gradual and planned. But one thing that remains the same is that each new chapter pushed them to come face to face with the fundamental question of “who are we really?” amidst new responsibilities, roles, and changes. Today, Paul and his wife discuss how they’ve navigated through moving to new countries, career changes, and lately becoming parents and what they’ve learned to embrace their new circumstances without losing who they are.

Executive Producers: Paul Kan, Chelsea Lin, JoySauce

Today’s episode is Paul’s favorite yet, with a first-time behind the scenes conversation with his wife, Ue Kan, about their journey so far as an entrepreneur couple and family. They share their crazy stories, and ups and downs with what it has taken for them to both follow their dreams and the reality behind the scenes that isn’t often talked about.

Executive Producers: Paul Kan, Chelsea Lin, JoySauce

If you’re ever in a place where you’re questioning whether or not you’re on the right path, whether or not this will work out for you, or whether or not it will ever get better, this is Paul’s message just for you today.

Executive Producers: Paul Kan, Chelsea Lin, JoySauce

When we’ve been going down a path for so long, whether it’s our career or relationships, it becomes difficult to leave and pursue something or someone else—even if our heart tells us it’s where we need to go. So how can we find the courage and trust to take a leap of faith, especially when there’s no visible net beneath us? Do you want to look back with “would have, could have, should have” or do you want to at least say, “I’m proud I went for it?”

Today, Paul has a conversation with Jessa Carter, who had a successful career in neurosurgery, with a master’s in medical science, for a decade before waking up one day after a tragic loss realizing that she simply wasn’t living. They discuss how to trust the process when there’s no certainty, the importance of getting to deeply know yourself, and what it takes to navigate the ocean of unknown to your purpose. 

To find out more about Jessa, visit her website at www.divineheartdynasty.com.

Executive Producers: Paul Kan, Chelsea Lin, JoySauce

We live in a culture where sharing publicly is encouraged, if not revered. In turn, it’s created a reality where the need to seek validation and approval is amplified on a much larger scale in this age of social media. Today, Paul discusses the dangers of sharing too early, why it’s important to guard our progress in the journey of change and how we can start protecting the things most dear to us—our vision and dreams.

Executive Producers: Paul Kan, Chelsea Lin, JoySauce

What can be possible for you if there is no such thing as too late? Today, Paul has a conversation with Raquel Borras where she shares her story of how she found the courage to leave a relationship where she couldn’t be her authentic self and go down a journey of discovering who she truly was. We discuss the compass we can use to move past fear, why it is never too late to start finding our purpose, and how we can shift the way we live our lives to create more impact. 

To find out more about Raquel Borras, visit her YouTube channel.

Executive producers: Paul Kan, Chelsea Lin, JoySauce

One of the things Paul remembers most from his childhood was being told to be quiet and to keep his voice to himself. What he didn’t realize until much later in life is how much our voice affects every facet of our lives. Today, Paul explores the consequences of hiding away and not trusting our authentic voice, why it’s so important to practice using it, and how we can re-activate our voice along with our inner power.

Executive Producers: Paul Kan, Chelsea Lin, JoySauce