Light Up! With Val
Light Up! With Val is a podcast dedicated to lighting up your path to self-mastery, empowerment, and personal transformation, especially if you are going through life transitioning phase.
In each episode you can find some tools, actionable insights, inspiring stories to break through some obstacles, embark on a journey of self-reinvention and finding your true purpose.
This space is created to remind you about your true power and nature of being a creator of your own reality. Through mastering your body, mind and soul you are capable to tap into a version of yourself who is capable to achieve any desired goals in life.
About Valerie:
Valerie V. Kim, serial entrepreneur, international speaker, best-selling author, mentor, world champion athlete.
Driven by her passion for entrepreneurship, Valerie has dedicated herself to creating projects that seamlessly blend creativity, business acumen, and social impact. With an international background, she possesses a unique ability to expand businesses across global markets. Since 2017, Valerie has been on a mission to empower women to achieve mental, emotional, and financial independence, encouraging them to become architects of their own reality. Leveraging her expertise in reinvention and personal transformation, she has guided countless individuals to revolutionize both their businesses and personal lives. Embarking on her own journey of personal growth, Valerie has achieved remarkable success in both her business ventures and athletic pursuits. From spearheading numerous international projects to conducting over 100 interviews with esteemed figures—including A-list Hollywood celebrities and influencers—Valerie has established herself as a world champion athlete and a beacon of inspiration for those striving for excellence.
Valerie is passionate about helping aspiring and fellow entrepreneurs navigate life transitions—whether it's loss, divorce, career changes, first-time parenting, or other major shifts. She empowers them to reinvent themselves, transform adversities into superpowers, and become true champions in both business and life.
Light Up! With Val
Episode 29: One Thing That Will Change Your Life Forever
What if there was one skill that could unlock every door — in business, relationships, and even your health?
In this episode, we sit down with Ben Chai — serial entrepreneur, global property investor, TEDx speaker, and master of social magnetism.
Raised between worlds and cultures, Ben shares how growing up without a fixed identity led him to discover one of the most underestimated success tools of our time: the ability to connect — deeply, authentically, and across boundaries.
We explore:
- Why your social energy is more important than your resume
- How to speak so people actually listen — and remember
- The hidden link between visibility, confidence, and personal healing
- What it means to be a “global misfit” — and turn that into your greatest strength
Whether you're building a business, navigating cross-cultural identity, or simply wanting to show up more powerfully — this conversation will shift how you think about human connection, influence, and your own voice.
Tedx Talks: One Thing That Will Change Your Life Forever: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdYyioAXod0
How To Be Socially Magnetic: https://www.ted.com/talks/ben_chai_how_to_be_socially_magnetic
Cowardice, courage and how extreme reading made me fearless: https://www.ted.com/talks/ben_chai_cowardice_courage_and_how_extreme_reading_made_me_fearless
Learn about the Silk Way Roadshow: https://ispeakuplightup.com/the-silk-way-roadshow/
Join us on this unique journey!
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