School of Self-Worth
School of Self-Worth is a purposeful podcast and community for the ambitious woman who knows she is worthy of an astoundingly great life. Join us weekly as we redefine success, set and sustain boundaries, and reclaim your self-worth.
Hosted by Nicole Tsong, bestselling author, former journalist, and work/life balance coach, who helps professional women live an aligned life. We will have diverse and meaningful conversations with successful women from all walks of life who share insight about what it takes to be brave, joyful, and yourself every day.
Every single episode is thoughtfully designed to leave you feeling empowered, with tangible tips and advice that will lead you to your next breakthrough.
Episodes
130 episodes
129: {Alumni Series Rerun} Pivoting from Corporate to Running a Dream Business with Kim Moy
Have you been considering a pivot from a corporate job to pursue a dream? I’m thrilled to introduce you today to my client, Kim Moy, a YCC and Mastermind alumni. Kim spent years in a corporate job but knew she was being called to so...
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128: How Judgement is Making Your Visibility Problem Worse
Did you know that Asian American women make up less than 3% of leadership in corporate America? Those numbers aren’t about ability—they signal something deeper influencing visibility, leadership, and self-worth.In this episode of t...
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Episode 128
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127: {Best of PODCAST} How to Be Less Emotionally Reactive with Nicole Tsong
Maybe you don’t do this….But I know I tend to pack a LOT into summer.Quick weekend trips, longer vacations, social time with friends outside……. All on top of the work that never stops.Suddenly, you find yoursel...
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Ep 126: {YCC Alumni Series} Breaking the Cycle of Achievement with Ash
Have you ever reached a huge milestone, only to wonder, “Is this it?”In this YCC Alumni series, I had the pleasure of sitting down with my former client, Ash. When she first came to me, she had just moved to a new city and was feeling mo...
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Episode 126
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125: What I learned about surrender and rest during pregnancy
Do you ever feel like slowing down means you’re falling behind? Do you have a hard time letting go of control? What if I told you that the moment you surrender is the moment everything could start to align?In this...
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Episode 125
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124: Dealing with Judgemental People
Have you ever held yourself back because you were afraid of what other people might think?If the fear of being judged has ever stopped you from speaking up, showing up, or going after what you want, then this episode is for you...
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Episode 124
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123: Rising from Refugee Roots to CEO with Samantha Le
In this episode of School of Self-Worth, I had the pleasure of interviewing Samantha Le, an inspiring Vietnamese American refugee, and CEO of the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. Our conversation dives deep into grit, resilience, and what...
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Episode 123
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122: How to Unlearn Asian Guilt
Have you ever asked yourself what it would feel like to live a life without guilt? I mean, would that be a gamechanger or what?But guilt, especially Asian guilt, is something that might be haunting you wherever you go. <...
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Episode 122
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121: {Best of Podcast} 3 Main Causes of Overwhelm
I’m bringing back one of the most downloaded episodes of the podcast because it’s that relevant right now.In this replay, I break down the three biggest causes of overwhelm for Asian-American women — and share one powe...
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Episode 121
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120: Breaking the Cycle of Financial Anxiety with Shang Saavedra of Save My Cents
Growing up with Asian parents, you might have a frugal money mind-set that makes you risk averse.That’s what happened to Shang Saavedra, personal finance expert and author of "Wealth is a Mindset.”Which is why her story is so powe...
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Episode 120
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119: The Thing Asian-American Women Get Wrong about Gravitas
Have you ever gotten the feedback that you lack gravitas? Or that you don’t have the presence of a leader?In this episode, I dive into just what gravitas is — and the essential thing you’re getting WRONG about gravitas (and what you real...
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Episode 119
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118: Uncover Your Full Potential — the 3 Main Blocks
Do you ever feel like you’re not fully living up to your potential? Like you know there’s more inside you, and you’re just not sure how to get that version of you out there? Then today’s episode is for you! I’ve seen so ...
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Episode 118
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117: Developing Confidence, Strength and Grit with Armoire CEO Ambika Singh
When Armoire CEO Ambika Singh founded her clothing rental company, she had no idea how much grit she was gonna need to source.It turns out it was a lot.I had the opportunity to sit down with Ambika and talk about how much Armoire ...
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Episode 117
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116: 3 Simple Steps to Reverse Cultural Conditioning
Want to know the real reason Asian-American women are unseen and unheard in the workplace?The answer may surprise you. And I break it ALL down in this episode.Hint: it has a LOT to do with how you were raised.
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Episode 116
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115: From Overthinking to Intuitive Decision-Making
Have you ever wondered why you are the go-to to make the slides, but you’re never the one making the presentation? Today, I am breaking down the MAIN block that hinders your visibility at work. It’s a massive blind spot for Asian-am...
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Episode 115
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114: Big Asian Energy: Why Asians Get Overlooked for Leadership with John Wang
Have you ever wondered if being Asian is a reason you’re being overlooked for leadership?In this week’s episode, I sit down with John Wang, author of “Big Asian Energy,” TEDx speaker, and podcast host. As a kid, John also struggled with ...
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Episode 114
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113:The Fastest Way to Feel Valued at Work
Do you feel unappreciated, undervalued and — worst of all — invisible at work? In this week’s episode of the School of Self-Worth, I dig into the reasons this might be happening.And understanding (and reversing) cultura...
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Episode 113
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112: {YCC Alumni Series} From Layoff to Breakthrough: Creating a Life of Purpose with Sydni Powell
Do you want a life of purpose, but have no idea how to get started, let alone make it a reality? This week in the YCC Alumni series, I sit down with my inspiring client, Sydni Powell, who not only rebounded from a layoff, she is now...
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Episode 112
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111: Shattering the Purpose Myth for Asian-American Leaders
Have you ever asked yourself what your purpose is….and came up empty-handed? And then wondered how on earth you ever were going to figure out what your purpose really is? I’ve been asked this question more times than I can count. So...
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110: {YCC Alumni Series} Bouncing Back After the Layoff: The Path to Self-Worth and Personal Power with Cecilia Lei
Are you an Asian-American woman dreaming of feeling worthy and successful no matter what setbacks crop up? Have you ever wondered how some women manage to pivot from challenges by making fast, powerful decisions that make them happy?In t...
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Episode 110
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109: Break the Emotional Reactivity Cycle
Do you struggle with emotional reactivity, even though you know you want to do better? Then this episode is exactly what you need. I go deeper into the impact of emotional reactivity and why it’s so essential for ambitious Asian-Ame...
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Episode 109
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108: Chief in Tech: How Women are Breaking the Silicon Ceiling with Anna Radulovski
This week’s episode is truly special.I interviewed Anna Radulovski, the founder of Women Tech Network, Coding Girls, and Executive Women in Tech. Inside, Anna drops incredible wisdom of how she stepped into her own self-worth to create t...
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Episode 108
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107: 4 Blocks To Your Visible, Purposeful Life
Wanna know a secret I usually only share with clients?Every time you start moving toward a dream goal built into the purposeful life you want to have, four blocks show up.Every. Single. Time.But if you can make friends with...
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Episode 107
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