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Have you ever felt like the only person in your company, industry, community, or the only one in the room reaching for your unique dreams and vision? There’s power in being “The Only”. But how do you harness it as a strength and what can you learn from other “Onlys” to help you own your voice and power, step into your leadership and accelerate your success? Join keynote speaker, media/communication coach, former TV news anchor/reporter and “only” Angela Chee as she shares inspiring bold conversations with actionable takeaways. Each week, you’ll hear insider stories, insights and strategies of trailblazing “Onlys”, along with tools and resources to help you step up, speak up and make an impact. Discover the lessons learned from leaders breaking barriers, defying the odds and creating positive change. Learn more about the podcast and Angela at www.AngelaChee.com

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Have you ever felt like the only person in your company, industry, community, or the only one in the room reaching for your unique dreams and vision? There’s power in being “The Only”. But how do you harness it as a strength and what can you learn from other “Onlys” to help you own your voice and power, step into your leadership and accelerate your success? Join keynote speaker, media/communication coach, former TV news anchor/reporter and “only” Angela Chee as she shares inspiring bold conversations with actionable takeaways. Each week, you’ll hear insider stories, insights and strategies of trailblazing “Onlys”, along with tools and resources to help you step up, speak up and make an impact. Discover the lessons learned from leaders breaking barriers, defying the odds and creating positive change. Learn more about the podcast and Angela at www.AngelaChee.com

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82 The Power of Connection and Mindset with Professional Speaker Frank Kitchen

2/28/2024
Today I talk about the power of connection and mindset with professional speaker Frank Kitchen. Frank shares how he stepped out of his comfort zone as an introvert after some helpful advice and eventually became a professional speaker and performer. He says it is crucial to stop thinking about what others think and start thinking about what you want. We also tackle the touchy topic of code-switching and how we can use it as a way to connect with others. "It's the emotion of the result that has to be strung to the emotion of the work." - Frank Kitchen In today's show, we talk about why it is important to surround yourself with people who will tell you the truth and how to knock down your internal barriers to step into your power of the Only. "Stop thinking about what others think and start thinking about what you want." - Frank Kitchen Show Notes: "There are feelings and then there is truth." - Frank Kitchen 3 Pieces of Advice or Action Steps: "There are other Onlys out there you just have to the find the ones who are Only like you." - Frank Kitchen Connect with Frank Kitchen: Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Frank Kitchen 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, to make an impact in your personal and professional life. Get my Free YOU, Amplified! Video Training Series-7 Steps To Always Ready, Confidence, Clarity, and Connection On-Camera and Off! Click here 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/82

Duration:00:37:00

81 The Power of Clarity and Stepping Into Your Leadership with Jennifer McCollum, CEO & Author of “In Her Own Voice - A Woman’s Rise to CEO

1/30/2024
Today's guest is Jennifer McCollum a CEO, speaker, and author of the book In Her Own Voice - A Woman’s Rise to CEO. With over 25 years of experience in leadership, Jennifer has a unique talent for crafting powerful visions and inspiring teams to turn them into reality. Her journey has taken her through organizations like Coca Cola and she made history as the first female CEO at Linkage, an SHRM company that has dedicated more than 35 years to advancing women and accelerating inclusion in leaders and organizations. Jennifer has also been published in The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Chief Talent Development Officer, CEO Refresher, and Real Leaders. She is a member of the Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches. "The razor blade is part of my authentic self." - Jennifer McCollum In today's show, we talk about what Jennifer has learned as a CEO and how you can apply it to your career and life. We also talk about how to embrace being The Only, how to step into your leadership, and why it's important to define what success looks like for you. Listen in to learn how to quiet your inner critic and how to embrace the changing face of leadership. "What it takes to be a woman and a leader as they rise in leadership ranks is very unique and we need women to understand those challenges so that they can be more aware, and we need to support women in overcoming them." - Jennifer McCollum Show Notes: "I stepped right into: 'I am the Only and I am going to embrace the Only." - Jennifer McCollum 3 Action Steps: "This is never about fixing women or fixing the Only." - Jennifer McCollum Brand and Resource Mentions: In Her Own Voice: A Woman's Rise to CEO: Overcoming Hurdles to Change the Face of Leadership Connect with Jennifer McCollum: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter 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, 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/81

Duration:00:43:14

80 How to Stop Hiding and Embrace the Power of You with Author and Board Director Tricia Montalvo Timm

12/19/2023
"The impact that I had on the underrepresented employees of the company was something I did not expect and didn't realize that by simply telling my story, being visible, being vulnerable...what a gift that was to them." - Tricia Montalvo Timm How can we embrace the Power of You? Today we tackle the topic of owning your identity at work with Tricia Montalvo Timm, a board director, venture investor, speaker, and author of Embrace The Power Of You. Tricia is a first-generation Latina who rose through the ranks of Silicon Valley advising high-tech companies. Her work culminated in the sale of data analytics software company Looker to Google for $2.6 billion. "We can't control the world around us, but we can control our emotions and how we choose to show up." - Angela Chee In today's show, she shares how she struggled with being The Only and hid her identity for decades. She reveals how she finally stopped hiding at work and shows you how to step into your journey of acceptance. Listen to the episode to learn how Onlys can show up as our authentic selves, why Angela stopped using the word 'imposter syndrome', and how to achieve success and fulfillment and embrace yourself even as you continue to grow and change. "It is incredibly powerful to be someone with a different perspective; someone that can shine a light on so many other people and communities in the world." - Tricia Montalvo Timm Show Notes: "We are a very diverse society. We need to have all of those different perspectives represented in the room." - Tricia Montalvo Timm 3 Pieces of Advice or Action Steps: "I just didn't talk about my family. You know my maiden name, at the time I was really happy to get rid of Montalvo when I got married." - Tricia Montalvo Timm Connect with Tricia Montalvo Timm: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Tricia Montalvo Timm 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, 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/80

Duration:00:54:52

79 The Power of Creating Your Own Table with Insights from Reese Witherspoon & Highlights From Hello Sunshine’s #ShineAway Event

11/10/2023
"Instead of vying for a seat at the table, you may need to create your own table." - Angela Chee What will be the next chapter for you? I recently participated in Hello Sunshine's Shine Away event in Los Angeles and I want to share the highlights and takeaways from this incredible event that brought powerful women together for important conversations. The day served as a reminder of how powerful we are and that all of us have many chapters and seasons in our lives. I hope this episode can also serve as a reminder for you. Let this be your moment of inspiration to step up and shine in your role as an Only. "The power of the Only is about seeing, understanding, and feeling what others don't, leveraging this unique perspective to achieve your goals." - Angela Chee In today's show, I talk about ways to cultivate the power of the Only and what that power looks like in action. I also explain how your life can change when you step into your power and share the four words that changed Tracy Ellis-Ross's entire outlook on life. "You do not have to wait for everything to change to step into your greatness." - Angela Chee Show Notes: "The power of the only is cultivated through years of navigating challenges in different situations as an Only and it allows you to make the most of every opportunity regardless of the environment you find yourself in." - Angela Chee Thanks for being a part of this bold and powerful conversation on The Power of The Only! If you would like a free copy of The 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. 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, to make an impact in your personal and professional life. Get my Free YOU, Amplified! Video Training Series-7 Steps To Always Ready, Confidence, Clarity, and Connection On-Camera and Off! Click here 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/79

Duration:00:14:14

78 The Power of The Pack with Female Quotient CEO and Founder Shelley Zalis

10/10/2023
Today's guest was "an Only and a Lonely" her entire career. Shelley Zalis is the CEO of The Female Quotient, an equality services company that creates platforms for women and solutions for organizations committed to closing the gender gap in the workplace. Their "Equality Lounges®" at the world's largest business and industry conferences, from CES to DAVOS, SXSW, Cannes Lions, and more — along with an audience of more than 2 million — bring conscious leaders together to close the gender gap. In this episode, Shelley shares her "whoosh" moment that changed how she looks at her work. She also opens up about the moment she knew she needed to be her own boss. "Representation only matters if it's not just about reflection." - Shelley Zalis In today's show, we talk about the communication skills you need for people to really hear you and how to thrive and make your job fun, despite your environment. Shelley says in business, there is always a yes you just have to find it. Listen in to learn how men and women must work together to close the gender gap, the origins of Imposter Syndrome, and how to shift these labels. "It wasn't about men. It wasn't about women. It was about closing the gap." - Shelley Zalis Show Notes: "The collective power of women was quite remarkable." - Shelley Zalis 3 Pieces of Advice or Action Steps: "It took a while for women to own their feminine." - Shelley Zalis Brand and Resource Mentions: Giftedness and ADHD Venn DiagramShelley's Forbes column Connect with Shelley Zalis: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn 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, 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/78

Duration:00:53:51

77 The Power of Being Underestimated and How to Fully Step Into Your Only with Caulipower Founder Gail Becker

9/6/2023
"You can't be so focused on what you think success looks like that you don't enjoy the journey." - Gail Becker What are you waiting for? My guest today Gail Becker is the Founder of Caulipower, a cauliflower pizza crust and frozen food company named one of the top 10 World’s Most Innovative Food Companies in 2022 by Fast Company. Gail's career spans journalism, government service, and marketing, but says being an entrepreneur and starting Caulipower was what she was meant to do all along. She is a fierce advocate for female entrepreneurship and healthier food for all. "We disrupted a five billion dollar category out of nowhere. Nobody saw us coming." - Gail Becker In today's show, we talk about our shared experience as latchkey kids, how she navigated the competitive food manufacturing industry as an "Only" and an outsider, and how to break through barriers and keep going during the dark days. Gail shares what she would tell her younger self and why it’s better to say "oops" than "what if." Listen in to find out how she discovered her superpower and how you can also apply it to your life when you feel like an outsider or an Only. For listeners of The Power Of The Only: Gail is also offering a FREE Caulipower product. “To receive a coupon link for any free CAULIPOWER product, simply follow @CAULIPOWER or @AngelaCheeTV on any one of their social channels and send @CAULIPOWER a DM and mention ‘The Power of the Only". "Why would you want to be like everyone else?" - Gail Becker Show Notes: "I don't think I will ever be more proud of just taking that first giant step." - Gail Becker 3 Pieces of Advice or Action Steps: "You can't be so focused on what you think success looks like that you don't enjoy the journey." - Gail Becker Connect with Gail Becker: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | CAULIPOWER 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/77

Duration:00:45:20

76 The Power of Play with Speaker and Coach Jeff Harry

6/15/2023
"When you are allowing yourself to embrace your Only, you are embracing you." - Jeff Harry What is your Only moment and how are you going to show up? Today's guest, Jeff Harry, thinks it's important that we all spend more time failing and being bored. He believes that we already have many of the answers we seek, and by simply unleashing our inner child, we can find our purpose and, in turn, help to create a better world. I love his joyful energy and practical tips. He is an international speaker and coach who has worked with Google, Microsoft, Southwest Airlines, Amazon, and many more. He helps organizations infuse more play into the day-to-day and solve their major issues through play and positive psychology. He's also challenging the status quo with his innovative workshops. "Play is the opposite of perfection." - Jeff Harry In this episode, he shares how we can tap into our true selves and feel our happiest and most fulfilled so that we can continue to step into our power of the Only. Listen in to learn the one question to ask yourself every day, how to use mischief to step into your power and how to break through your "upper limit." You will also hear his challenge for me and his breakthrough story that shows how not being ready can help you. "Perfection is rooted in ego and shame." - Jeff Harry Show Notes: "We don't fail enough and we wait too often." - Jeff Harry 3 Pieces of Advice or Action Steps: "Joy is a really scary thing for a lot of people." - Jeff Harry Brand and Resource Mentions: The Power of the Only Episode 70: 2022 Recap and the Power of SlowThe Power of the Only Episode 71: How to Embrace Not Being Ready Connect with Jeff Harry: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Rediscover Your Play 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/76

Duration:00:51:55

75 The Power of Being Enough

5/23/2023
"Fulfillment, success on your own terms, knowing you already have everything you need is what I believe and what I preach, but on some days living and feeling it is much harder." - Angela Chee Are you enough? When is it enough? Today is all about the power of being enough. We are all tired right now - especially the Onlys. This is an opportunity for you to ask yourself what you are striving for and to reconsider if your goals are still serving you. "Why do we have to strive so much?" - Angela Chee In this episode, we begin to reconsider our go-getter mindsets and discuss how to move forward for the right reasons. Listen in to learn Angela's new definition of success as it relates to our achievements. "There is nothing to prove. There never has been." - Angela Chee Show Notes: "At some point what serves a motivator can ultimately lead to a breakdown." - Angela Chee Brand and Resource Mentions: The Power of the Only Episode 28: Can Your Greatest Strength Also Be Your Obstacle? Connect with Angela Chee: Facebook | Instagram | Angela Chee | Email 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/75

Duration:00:10:09

74 Special Anniversary Episode: The Power of Reflection and Sharing

3/14/2023
"Part of owning your power is knowing that sometimes things take longer than you think." - Angela Chee When did you last take a little space for reflection and sharing? It has been three years since I launched this podcast on International Women's Day and there is so much to look back on as well as lots to look forward to. In this episode, I want to encourage you to pause and take a look back at the areas of your life that you want to be more aware of -- or all of the things that you want to celebrate. "Do you have a secret fear that you're afraid to admit?" - Angela Chee In today's show, we talk about the first three years of The Power of The Only Podcast and I share some big news. Find out how you can get involved. "Being an Only isn't a weakness. It is your greatest strength." - Angela Chee Show Notes: "In this book I hope to serve you on a deeper level." - Angela Chee Brand and Resource Mentions: Email Angela to learn how to be a part of The Power Of The Only bookThe Power of The Only Episode 01: Welcome to The Power Of “The Only”The Power of The Only Episode 9: Psychologist Dr. Valerie Rein – Taking Care of Your Mental Health During Crisis: The Power Of Shifting From Surviving To Thriving and The Key To Women’s Happiness and FulfillmentThe Power of The Only Episode 63: Writing A Book That Changes Lives Including Your Own with AJ Harper – Publishing Strategist and Editor Connect with Angela Chee: Facebook | Instagram | Angela Chee | Email 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/74

Duration:00:14:33

73 The Power of Agency with Alicin Reidy Williamson

2/21/2023
"The opportunity I feel in being the power of the Only is extending agency to those that should be in the room, but aren’t." - Alicin Reidy Williamson What are you trying to shift and what is holding you back? What is agency? Today I discuss this question with Alicin Reidy Williamson, Yahoo’s Chief Culture and Diversity Officer. Alicin says it’s all too easy for many of us to forget the power we already have and says it is important to remember and celebrate who we are. "I didn't know where I wasn't supposed to be." - Alicin Reidy Williamson Listen in to the lessons learned as she navigated a career in the entertainment, sports, fashion, political, and non-profit fields. Her ambition took her from MTV Networks to Managing Principal at the national public policy firm Raben Group and then the Chief Inclusion Officer at Endeavor. We talk about her vision for her current role at Yahoo and how to harness our agency. We also discuss how to navigate difficult conversations, share advice for our younger selves, and explain how the diversity and inclusion sector is changing. "I focus on relieving that burden in others." - Alicin Reidy Williamson Show Notes: "It's easy to forget how often people feel othered." - Alicin Reidy Williamson 3 Pieces of Advice or Action Steps: "In order to feel like we can, it is important to feel a sense of agency." - Angela Chee Connect with Alicin Reidy Williamson: LinkedIn | Columbia | Yahoo 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.

Duration:00:44:45

72 The Power of Awkwardness with Workplace Performance Coach & Keynote Speaker Henna Pryor

2/7/2023
"The power of The Only is the perfect description of my story, my battle, and my secret weapon." - Henna Pryor How can we proactively begin to step into our unique power? Today's guest Henna Pryor is, like me, a daughter of immigrant parents. She is a Workplace Performance Expert, an award-winning two-time TEDx speaker, and a professional executive coach. Her clients call her their “secret weapon for impossible change.” In this episode, she and I talk about leaning into our awkwardness instead of hiding it, and Henna shares where she gets her confidence from. "Place small bets and do it awkward!" - Henna Pryor Listen in to today's show as Henna shares tips for a successful TED Talk and we discuss the journey to find the source of our confidence. We also dive into the topics of enoughness, imagined potential, and more. "If stepping out of line is not well behaved...then I don't want to be on the line." - Henna Pryor Show Notes: "What if you didn't have to follow other people's blueprint?" - Henna Pryor 3 Pieces of Advice or Action Steps: "It is that story that is uniquely mine that has given me a huge competitive advantage, but I didn't lean into it for the longest time." - Henna Pryor Links Mentioned: Tedx Talk: "Why Awkwardness is Your Secret Weapon" Connect with Henna Pryor: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Pryority Group 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/72

Duration:00:45:46

71 How to Embrace Not Being Ready

1/24/2023
"Downshifting your ambitions doesn’t necessarily mean you are throwing away your past or becoming a slacker. It may actually mean that you’ve finally recognized what it takes for achievement and ambition to be sustainable." - Dorie Clark What does it mean to always be ready? Today I talk about how to embrace not being ready. At the start of every new year, it can be all too easy to bog ourselves down with newly formed goals and deadlines, and plans. It can be much harder to purposefully slow down and simplify, but maybe that is just what we need right now. Maybe we don't need to always be ready. "Maybe to start the new year, we don't need another goal or another list." - Angela Chee In today's show, I talk about giving ourselves permission to slow down and times when the power of The Only can be both a blessing and a burden. I share how I discovered my strong suit can also be my weakness and how we can all discover what doesn't serve us and let it go. "Maybe we don't need more. Maybe we need different." - Angela Chee Show Notes: "The true power of the only is not always doing it alone."- Angela Chee Brand and Resource Mentions: The Power of The Only Episode 70: 2022 Recap and the Power of SlowHow to Make Peace with Feeling Less Ambitious by Dorie ClarkThe Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times by Michelle Obama 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/71

Duration:00:08:35

70 2022 Recap and the Power of Slow

12/27/2022
"Sometimes you need to slow down so you can feel." - Angela Chee How do we want to wrap up the year and what do we want to be? As this year comes to an end, let's look back at everything we learned and consider how we can apply it to the new year ahead. In this episode, I share insights from our 2022 guests, give you an exercise to help you slow down, and share the most important lessons I learned this year. "How do you want to feel at the end of this year?" - Angela Chee In today's show, I talk about why we all feel urged to move and act quickly and how we can combat those feelings. I explain what it looks like to really slow down and give tips for planning for next year. "If you feel moved to do something, you need to move toward it." - Angela Chee Show Notes: "The next level of the power and your leadership is the power of slow." - Angela Chee Brand and Resource Mentions: The Power of The Only Episode 55: The Power of Being an Advocate for Yourself and Others with Veteran Media Personality/Expert Elizabeth EspinosaThe Power of The Only Episode 59: The Power Of Healing and Generational Change with Success Mentor Tracy LittThe Power of The Only Episode 61: The Power of Women’s Brains and Aging with Dr. Louann BrizendineThe Power of The Only Episode 62: The Power of “Undoing” with Author and “Untigering” Movement Founder Iris ChenThe Power of The Only Episode 63: Writing A Book That Changes Lives Including Your Own with AJ Harper – Publishing Strategist and EditorThe Power of The Only Episode 66: Excavate the Past, Breakthrough to the FutureThe Power of The Only Episode 67: The Power of KnowingThe Power of The Only Episode 68: The Power of Making the Future – The Makers Conference 2022 HighlightsThe Power of The Only Episode 69: Charity Elder – Journalist and Media Executive on the Power of Self Belief, Using Your Voice & Rising 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.

Duration:00:11:23

69 The Power of Self Belief, Using Your Voice & Rising with Journalist and Media Executive Charity Elder

12/9/2022
"Don't let anyone take away your voice. What you have to say is important." - Charity Elder Where does our strength come from and how can we cultivate our strengths? Today’s guest Charity Elder is an award-winning journalist and media executive with more than 20 years of experience working in and leading broadcast and digital newsrooms. She is also the author of the new book Power: The Rise of Black Women in America. In 2020, Charity was a senior adviser to the Mike Bloomberg presidential campaign, strategizing ways to engage the Black community. She was also profiled for NYC Media’s Vanguard: Women in Media, and in 2016 she was on Folio magazine’s list of top women in media. "You won't be able to grow and change as an individual without having a central knowledge of who you are." - Charity Elder In this episode, Charity shares how she and other Black women rise to the challenge of building communities and creating lives of meaning and joy. She also talks about where her self-confidence comes from and why she believes that it's the best time in history to be a Black woman in America. Listen in as Charity shares her experience as a leader in boardrooms and newsrooms. She says that it's important to use your voice even when it diverges from those around you because your voice and ideas are important. "When someone is talking over you or diminishing you in some way, you stop them in that moment, calmly and clearly." - Charity Elder Show Notes: "What I have to say matters, whether anyone else gets it or not." - Charity Elder 3 Pieces of Advice or Action Steps: "My mom did such a great job instilling the uniqueness of who I am. It's radical for a Black woman to teach her Black daughter that she is special and unique when laws used to say that we were not fully human." - Charity Elder Brand and Resource Mentions: Power: The Rise of Black Women in America by Charity C. Elder Connect with Charity Elder: Twitter | Charity Elder 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/69

Duration:00:55:11

68 The Power of Making the Future - The Makers Conference 2022 Highlights

11/2/2022
"There is power in our stories; power in sharing them, that’s how it starts." - Angela Chee How can a spark inside someone else lead to a spark inside you that can light a fire within us all? This episode is about what we can all do to make the future. Today I share some highlights from the 2022 Makers Conference that I recently attended in Dana Point, California. The event featured powerful speeches and conversations from many iconic trailblazing women, like Gloria Steinem, Jessica Alba, Constance Wu, and more. They reminded me of the importance of breaking down the barriers inside of us to step up more fully into our power of The Only. "There is no one way to make the future." - Angela Chee In this episode, I talk about what it means to make the future and what that can look like for each of us. I also share the important reminder that you have an impact and it’s up to you to decide for yourself what that looks like and what action you can take to get there. "My confidence has been hard earned through years of trial and error breaking down my internal barriers and cultural and societal rules; ones I’m still breaking through everyday." - Angela Chee Show Notes: "While I'm calling you to make the future, I'm also calling on you to take care of yourselves." - Angela Chee Brand and Resource Mentions: The 2022 MAKERS ConferenceEpisode 67: The Power of Knowing Jessica AlbaMaking A Scene by Constance WuMaybelle BlairA League Of Their Own seriesCynt MarshallHeather BoothThe JanesPepper ParsleyCarson PickettMarley Dias #1000blackgirlbooksDr. Nadia LopezDr. Sara Naseri and QvinThe Only Woman by Immy Humes 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. www.AngelaChee.com 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/68

Duration:00:14:55

67 The Power of Knowing

10/19/2022
"It's time to listen to yourself. It's time to take action. And it's time to move forward with whatever you've been wanting to create." - Angela Chee What action can you take now to create change for yourself, your family, or your community? Today's podcast was inspired by leaders I met at a Meta Boost Small Business event. I kicked off the morning meeting with Eric Toda, Meta's Global Head of Social Marketing and Head of Meta Prosper -- a program to support and empower the Asian and Pacific Islander community. In this episode, I share the inspiring stories and insights of leaders making positive changes in their communities. Many had similar stories about being the only, and carving their own path vs following a formula. "It is time to not just talk about what you want to happen, or what you think should happen, or to create scenarios. It's time to listen to yourself and take action." - Angela Chee In this episode, I talk about how now is the time to move forward with the positive change that you're being called to put out into the world. Listen in for an inspirational boost. "There are so many ideas, so many things as a small business, as an entrepreneur, as an individual that we can do to create change, however big or small." - Angela Chee Show Notes: "I want us to gather together and to know that we are not alone." - Angela Chee 3 Pieces of Advice or Action Steps: "Maybe you don't know it all. But know that the call, or whatever it is you're inspired to do, is enough, and to take action." - Angela Chee Brand and Resource Mentions: Learn more about: Meta Prosper92130 CaresCat CafeParu TeaKallie and Company 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/67

Duration:00:11:24

66 Excavate the Past, Breakthrough to the Future

9/20/2022
"Looking back allows us to move forward but in our own time." - Angela Chee Why would we want to go backwards into the past? Today I explain why, in order to move forward into a future where we own our power, we need to excavate our past. I unpack why we too often feel like we need to change something about ourselves to fit the mold of the culture we work in. I talk about the myths surrounding executive presence and what it really looks like in the workplace. I also offer up some mindset shifts to set you on the path to truly showing up in your power. "The past is the past, but I believe there are lessons to be learned." - Angela Chee In today's show, we talk about how to shift your mindset from fear to power and why we need to look back in order to look ahead. "Let go of the mindset that there is something to fix." - Angela Chee Show Notes: "Maybe what we need is less." - Angela Chee 2 Pieces of Advice or Action Steps: "Do you show up when you watch yourself back?" - 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/66

Duration:00:10:28

65 The Power of Joy and Pain

8/30/2022
"Sunshine comes after the rain, right? But what if the key to our peace, success and true fulfillment isn't waiting for the pain to pass (the rain) to feel joy (sunshine), but our ability to navigate both -- and at the same time?" - Angela Chee How do we feel it all when we are feeling so much? I have been thinking a lot about the power of joy and pain, so today, I talk about ways to manage all of the emotions you have been juggling since the start of the pandemic. The world is moving forward, so how do we continue to move forward and thrive? I talk about the ability of all of us to feel both joy and pain simultaneously and the benefits of allowing our pain to be expressed and fully experienced. I also talk about where we store our pain and how we can validate that pain along our journey towards healing. "I know I’m not alone. My friends, my clients, we’re all just holding it together, fluctuating between life’s joyous milestones and, at times, tragic pain and everywhere in between -- and to cope some of us may just stay somewhere in the middle because we don’t know how to feel." - Angela Chee In today's show, we talk about how to cultivate and celebrate your joy and why it is important that you fully feel your pain in order to release it. "That is the next level of my Power of The Only evolution: to feel it all to heal it all and to move on." - Angela Chee Show Notes: "What brings you joy? Do more of that." - Angela Chee 3 Pieces of Advice or Action Steps: "What are you still holding onto?" - Angela Chee Brand and Resource Mentions: The Power of The Only Episode 49: Rewiring Your Brain Through CelebrationThe Power of The Only Episode 64: NSA Highlights and the Power of Vision 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/65

Duration:00:13:36

64 NSA Highlights and the Power of Vision

8/2/2022
"Whatever you are working on, plant the seeds." - Angela Chee How can the power of vision help us discover and amplify our gifts? I recently returned from my first visit to the National Speakers Association Conference, so today I want to share the takeaways of my trip and highlight the power of vision that exists within each of us. While I have enjoyed my time working remotely during the last few years, there are also perks to working in person that I realized I have been missing. It was a joy to connect with others in my industry and to reminisce on the moment in my childhood when the first seeds were planted in my mind to become a member of the NSA. "Envision what is possible and know that you already have everything that you need." - Angela Chee In today's show, we talk about why "planting seeds" matters and how the power of vision helped me to uncover my passion. "Speaking can be a lonely business." - Angela Chee Show Notes: "Speaking is a vehicle to unlock the greatness in us all." - 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/64

Duration:00:06:30

63 Writing A Book That Changes Lives Including Your Own with AJ Harper - Publishing Strategist and Editor

6/23/2022
“A book is not about something, it is for someone.” - AJ Harper How do we overcome our insecurities and barriers to become the authors we are meant to be? Whether you are writing a book, giving a speech, or making a video, your creation is an act of service. Today's guest AJ Harper is an editor and publishing strategist on a mission to help authors write foundational books that change lives. As a ghostwriter and developmental editor, AJ shares her publishing secrets with others at varying stages of their writing journeys. AJ has worked with newbies to New York Times bestselling authors from Les Brown, Lisa Nicholas, Brenden Buchard, and more with millions of books sold. Her authors' books have received national and international recognition. AJ is the writing partner of the business author, Mike Michalowicz. Together they’ve written six books, including Profit First, The Pumpkin Plan, Clockwork, and their latest, Fix This Next. “Wait a minute. Let's care about the people who are reading this thing." - AJ Harper In today's show, we talk about the steps AJ took to overcome her inner critic and what she calls her “reasonable shoulder troll” to publish her own work. AJ also offers up a writing prompt to keep authors on track as they write and gives advice on how to own your voice as an author. Listen in as she shares her favorite writing tips, publishing strategies for authors, and an inside look at her writing and launching journey. "The most successful people I work with still have the inner critic." - AJ Harper Show Notes: "Who can facilitate the change I want to see in the world through this book? - AJ Harper 3 Pieces of Advice or Action Steps: "If you want to put good karma into the world, just teach people how to do something amazing." - AJ Harper Brand and Resource Mentions: Stephen Pressfield - The War of Art YOU, Amplified! Connect with AJ Harper: Facebook | Twitter | Write a Must Read | AJ Harper 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/63

Duration:00:51:12