Join us for an inspiring episode of the Color of Success Podcast as Dr. Stephanie J. Wong sits down with master life coach Lucy Liu. Dive into Lucy's journey from overcoming the shadow of a famous name to embracing personal development and helping others achieve their most epic lives. Don't miss this deep dive into the challenges and triumphs of personal growth and empowerment. Show Notes: Introduction to Lucy Liu Lucy Liu, is a master life coach, motivational speaker, and international...

Host: Dr. Stephanie J. Wong Guest: Bonnie Wan, Partner and Head of Brand Strategy at Goodby, Silverstein & Partners, celebrated as Ad Age's Leading Woman for 2023 and 2022's Chief Strategy Officer of the Year, and author of "The Life Brief: A Playbook for No Regrets Living." Description: In this inspiring episode of the Color of Success Podcast, Dr. Stephanie J. Wong invites the illustrious Bonnie Wan to share her transformative journey from a life that looked perfect on paper to one of...

Welcome to a special episode of the Color of Success Podcast! Today, we had the pleasure of hosting the incredible Eleanor Tomczyk, a memoirist, blogger, and speaker whose journey takes us through the realms of identity, resilience, and the search for belonging in a complex world. Here's a brief overview of what we discussed: About Our Guest: Eleanor Tomczyk is an African American baby boomer, an ex-evangelical conservative Christian turned memoirist, and humorous blogger. She has published...

  In this enlightening episode of the Color of Success podcast, host Dr. Stephanie J. Wong is joined by Satchel Stilwell, a Texas-based licensed professional counselor and supervisor. Stilwell, specializing in substance use disorders and broader mental health issues for clients aged 13 and older, shares his personal journey as a father of four. He delves into the complexities of valuing females in society and the crucial role of parental messaging in shaping self-worth. The discussion...

Asian American Matchmaker, Cassindy Chao and Dr. Wong discuss Her journey from being an investment banker to a matchmaker How matchmaking differs from dating apps How to maintain mental health and self-care when dealing with clients' emotions and expectations  To find your match or learn more about Cassindy's work: www.awmlove.com  It all starts with a profile...www.awmlove.com/join Instagram: @matchmakercassindy Facebook  Linkedin To purchase her book: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Love:...

Justin Phan is a first generation, Vietnamese American, Realtor, and Vice President of Myres Properties in Houston, TX. From childhood days, breaking down boxes for candy to managing thriving commercial properties, Justin's journey is one of resilience and success. He has served on multiple philanthropic boards focused on helping underserved communities gain access to education, and financial independence. Join us as he shares insights into the American dream, and personalized strategies in...

On our first press day, Color of Success welcomed Brandon Soo Hoo & Tan Kheng Hua from the film, Tiger's Apprentice. Based on the popular children’s book series of the same name by Laurence Yep, THE TIGER’S APPRENTICE follows Chinese-American teenager Tom Lee (Brandon Soo Hoo), whose life changes forever when he discovers he is part of a long lineage of magical protectors known as the Guardians. With guidance from a mythical tiger named Hu (Henry Golding), Tom trains to take on Loo...

Juliet Hooker and I discuss her new book, "Black Grief/White Grievance" and: Historical context of the contents of the book Weaponization of White victimhood  Ways we can interpret information as informed citizens Working towards a more equitable workplace and society To purchase her book:  Amazon Princeton University Press ========================================= Full bio: Juliet Hooker is a leading thinker on democracy and race who has written extensively about racial politics in...

In the first episode in 2024, Cordell Carter and I discuss: The definition of belonging Diversity as being a given in organizations due to the changing demographics in the country  Belonging being the destination and DEI, the strategy to work towards that destination Framing DEIB in terms of profit-and-loss (P&L) Ways to get involved in the community to spark change ================================================= Full Bio: Cordell Carter brings more than 20 years to his...

Alan Jenkins is a Professor of Practice at Harvard Law School where he teaches courses on Race and the Law, Communication, and Supreme Court Jurisprudence. In this episode, we discuss the: Definition of justice Use of graphic novels to communicate social commentary Resources needed to decrease incarceration and re-incarceration Power of empathy Purchase Alan's graphic novel, 1/6: The Graphic Novel, Issue #1 – What if the Attack on the U.S. Capitol had Succeeded  Amazon OneSix Comics...

Juliane Taylor Shore and I discuss her new book, Setting Boundaries That Stick: How Neurobiology Can Help You Rewire Your Brain to Feel Safe, Connected, and Empowered, which explores: The need to consistently work on setting boundaries to see neurobiological change Decision-making as to whether to communicate a boundary to someone else Ways to self-soothe in times of distress ================================================= Full Bio: Juliane Taylor Shore (aka Jules) is a...

Charlie is the author of six books including four Amazon #1 Bestselling Thrillers -- the NOT SO DEAD / Sam Sunborn Series. Charlie is also the founder and publisher of the Munn Avenue Press. He and his team of book publishing and marketing experts help turn manuscripts into books into bestsellers.  In this episode, Charlie and I discuss: How his desire to publish his manuscript in less than two years motivated him to self-publish His unique experience in e-commerce and marketing that led...

Dr. Simarta Brennan-Prescod and I discuss ways to thrive with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), including advocating for yourself in the healthcare system and connecting with a community. Self-compassion is key as we navigate addressing our health and the health of our loved ones. Dr. Brennan-Prescod also discusses caring for her son who was diagnosed with a congenital heart disease, and self-care. ======================================= Full Bio: Dr. Simarta Brennan-Prescod, is a board-certified...

Grace Yung Foster and I discuss the impact of transracial adoption and foster care on mental health. We address: How to develop one's identity in the face of internalized racism The pitfalls of adoption, including the Savior Complex Ways to engage with individuals who have been adopted and/or are a foster care alumni ========================================= Full Bio: Grace Yung Foster, MBA, Founder & CEO of The Inclusion Initiative   At 3 years old, Grace was orphaned and...

A Yale-educated nurse & digital health executive, Pritma Dhillon-Chatta has dedicated herself to improving lives through innovation in healthcare. Her most recent venture, Lavender, is the first online psychiatry office founded by nurses. Her team of 95+ have served 6000 clients since May 2020. Pritma is also a fierce advocate for BIPOC nurses and their ambitious endeavors in transforming healthcare. In this episode, Pritma and I discuss: Reducing mental health stigma in South Asian...

Amy Yip is a Somatic Life Transformation and Mental Fitness coach, keynote speaker, self-confidence trainer and author of Unfinished Business: Breaking Down the Great Wall Between Adult Child and Immigrant Parents. Her mission is to empower AAPI women to be seen, to be heard, and to f-ing rock the boat.    In this episode, we get REAL about fertility issues and ways to use a holistic approach to cope. We talk about:  Amy underwent IVF and the embryos were at a storage facility that had...

Rosie Lani Fiedelman is living out her dreams in the Lion King on Broadway! In this episode, we delve into: The impact of the pandemic on performing artists The prevalence of physical and body image issues on Broadway Ways to improve mental health She is also notably the FIRST guest to decline promoting anything so I will do it for her! Go see her in the Lion King on Broadway! She has a heart of gold! Visit: rosiefiedelman.com ======================================================= ...

LeRon L. Barton, a writer, author, and speaker who talks about race, mass incarceration, being Black in tech, politics, business, storytelling, and dating, shares his perspective on  Losing friends for speaking out about racism How Color Blindness leads to not seeing all of a person The disease that is poverty How systemic racism limits some people's outcomes, despite having grit If you want to connect more with LeRon, visit LeRon L. Barton – Writer. Speaker. Artist. (leronbarton.com) ...

Dr. Peter Henry Huang  and Dr. Stephanie J. Wong tackle some complicated questions, such as: What is racism? What is the difference between covert and overt racism? Why is it important to address racism? What can we do to address overt racism? There is one surprising answer!   You can purchase Dr. Huang's new book below:  Disrupting Racism: Essays by an Asian American Prodigy Professor ==========================================Full bio:  Dr. Peter Henry Huang (Hwang) graduated at the...

Dr. Demetria McNeal, a communication scientist, and Dr. Stephanie J. Wong have a practical discussion about boundaries. Many people tell others, "Just set boundaries," but there are not many examples as to how boundaries could be phrased. What do you say? When do you set them? How do you maintain them? We address these questions! ========================================== Today's episode was generously sponsored by Lavender, an online psychiatry & therapy office brought together by...

In our Season 6 premiere, I sit down with one of my sheroes, Dr. Judith Joseph, a world-renowned psychiatrist, integrating her expertise in research, adult and pediatric mental health, and media, making many viral videos on the topics. In this interview, we discuss: High functioning depression and how it differs from Major Depressive Disorder Specifically, the former typically manifests among individuals who are exceling in their careers and personal lives Borderline Personality Disorder...

In the Season 5 finale, Elenor Mak, founder and CEO of Jilly Bing, the first toy company to create dolls that resemble Asian American children, and I talk about: The mental health benefits of our children seeing a doll in the store that looks like us Building a company in an industry with zero contacts Elenor's dream of creating new dolls and characters, and opening a Jilly Bing café  To purchase your very own Jilly Bing doll Follow for updates: ...

Dr. Deji Ayoade (ah-yo-AH-day) is the first African immigrant to become a nuclear missile operator in the United States Air Force and serve in three U.S. military branches. He’s a trained veterinary surgeon, combat medic, Nuclear Weapon System SME, Senior Program Analyst, and U.S. Space Force Department of Defense Civilian at the Pentagon. He turned to storytelling as solace from an early life of poverty and loss. His new book is Underground: A Memoir of Hope, Faith, and the American Dream....

Sheena Yap Chan paved the way for Asian podcasters through the Tao of Self-Confidence. When she started, she knew of only one other Asian podcasters, Ken Fong. Find out what her podcast was initially called, the reasons she advocates for diverse representation in media, and how embracing aging is a beautiful and powerful way to lean into self-confidence. ========================================== Full Bio: Sheena Yap Chan is The Wall Street Journal Bestselling author, keynote speaker,...