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 ...
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The Writers’ Co-op is an audio business handbook for freelance creatives. Host and executive producer Wudan Yan leverages her and co-hosts' freelance experiences to provide a transparent look at what it takes to run a resilient freelance business as a creative. From negotiating higher rates, to protecting your business and intellectual property, to taking time off and organizing your workflow, to doing the mindset work needed to achieve your goals, you'll walk away from this podcast with act ...
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Have you been considering a pivot from a corporate job to pursue a dream? I’m so thrilled to introduce you today to my client Kim Moy, who had spent years in a corporate job, but knew she was being called to something else. Her biggest block was that she didn’t know how to get there. In this episode, Kim shares her journey of how receiving support …
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Originally aired Sept 27, 2023. Ep. 75: In today’s episode, I am re-airing one of the most popular episodes of all time, Unlocking the Power of Self-Worth — the 4 Main Blocks. If you’re new here, this episode will help you identify the biggest blocks to claiming your self-worth. If you’re a long-time listener, we encourage you to tune in and listen…
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Starting a new publication or production network has long been a big dream for many freelance journalists. Some have become disenfranchised with the status quo of how publications are run and are contemplating striking out on their own. Others see an opportunity to fill a niche that's been overlooked. But what does it take to bring a new media comp…
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Do you tend to feel overwhelmed, and your motivation has sunk to an all-time low? Then this is definitely the episode for you! Join me as I talk about the three main causes of overwhelm for immigrant daughters, and one powerful, but simple tool, that you can put into practice TODAY to move out of the overwhelm. The TOP Learnings in this episode: Yo…
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If you have spent most of your life trying to speak up, advocate for yourself, and uncover your authentic voice, it’s likely you’ve spent a lot of time being silent. In this week’s podcast, I spoke with Elaine Lin Hering about this exact topic — and how can individuals and company cultures do more to help women uncover their authentic voice. Hering…
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I grew up feeling like I didn’t belong. Being an outsider started when I was young, and then I spent most of my life trying to prove that I did belong. And the more I didn’t feel like I belonged, the worse it got. Until I made the changes that I share in today’s episode. This episode is a must-listen if you suffer from imposter syndrome and want a …
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In 2000, I was preparing to launch my book “24 Ways to Move More,” and I had a flash of insight. KING-5 anchor Lori Matsukawa had agreed to help me with the launch, and I was suddenly aware that I stood on her shoulders. Lori is a trailblazer in the media. As the former evening anchor for KING-5, her face and powerful, calm presence was a staple on…
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If you've been on LinkedIn lately, you might have noticed bios that include a “fractional” C-level job. Traditional C-suite jobs can be all-consuming, require deep expertise, leadership and ownership. For many freelancers, we probably don’t imagine holding a C-suite position, besides being the CEO of our own businesses. So — what’s the hype over th…
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Do you often put pressure on yourself to get things done perfectly and can be deeply critical of yourself and others when things don’t go according to plan? If so, tune in for this episode to learn the secret to overcoming perfectionism. Inside, I share about how my perfectionism developed growing up in an Asian-American family, where prioritizing …
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I am so excited to share this incredible conversation today. I sat down with entrepreneur and author Judy Tsuei, founder of Wild Hearted Words, and was blown away by her story of how she reclaimed her self-worth and her voice after an intense upbringing with a tiger mom, to her recovery from an eating disorder, and how she leaned into language and …
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Here’s a not so fun fact about why it’s probably hard for you to say no when you want to say yes, especially if you’re an immigrant daughter. The harder you try to say no, and fail at saying no, the more you will struggle to say no. I struggled for years to say no, until I learned some simple tools to more powerfully say no. In today’s episode, I d…
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Do you feel like you’re on the edge of burnout, putting so much time and effort into your work that you’re wondering how much longer you can keep doing it? If so, this episode, which is full of rich takeaways for handling burnout and stress, might be exactly what you need! I talk with Meditation Coach & Trainer, Sura Kim, who candidly shares the pi…
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Have you been in a meeting recently where you are beating yourself up for not saying what you REALLY wanted to say? Then this is the episode for you! I’ll be sharing a strategy today that I teach my clients about owning their voice, and it’s one that continues to be one of my favorites. Join me for this quick mini-episode to talk about what blocks …
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Typically, when we strike out on our own and launch a freelance business, we play it safe and start with what we know. If we previously worked at a marketing agency, we might offer services like copywriting and content marketing. We might target clients in that niche. After all, that’s where the bulk of our professional network — our potential firs…
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Have you ever wondered if your current pathway is going to lead you to a place where you might have regrets? I know that I have. Which is why I loved talking to Bonnie Wan, advertising and life strategist, about the moment when her marriage was in crisis and she had to really face what was happening there. Using skills she learned in advertising, B…
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I was recently given one of the biggest gifts you can receive as a busy professional — TIME. Like, days and days of time. It all started with jury duty. I was called up, and was planning to do my civic duty. And then, just like that, I was excused. And now i had 6 full days ahead of me, free of meetings, work commitments, of anything, really. But t…
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Are you struggling to use your authentic voice in a corporate world? Do you feel like you have to bury yourself to rise at work, and are unsure how to shift? If so, this conversation is the one for you! I am so excited to welcome Mary Beth Rodriguez to the podcast this week to talk about her experience as an Asian-American woman in the corporate wo…
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Have you spent your life following the rules, and as a result you constantly try to make other people happy? Welcome, people pleasers! This is the episode for you! There are so many cultural reasons Asian-American women struggle with people pleasing. In this episode, Nicole talks about how she became the ultimate people pleaser, and the steps she t…
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As a freelancer, the topic of diversification may be on your mind. The freelance market is what it is, and the pool of freelancers continues to grow - so we need ways of differentiating ourselves from others. You may be wondering how to level up in your business by offering new services, looking to a new client base, or both! But how can you do tha…
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Do you ever feel like everyone else has got life figured out, but you’re the only one struggling to keep it together? If so, this episode has some powerful insights. In this episode, Nicole talks to Dr. Stephanie Wong, a clinical psychologist and podcaster, about the challenges of being authentic in the modern world of social media. The author of "…
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Welcome to Nicole’s Book Club!! Reading is one of Nicole’s top ways to re-set her nervous system and relax. Also, while she is an avid reader, she has never joined a book club in her life, so she decided she would start one right here on the School of Self-Worth! For this very first book episode, she is sharing her five favorite recent books by Asi…
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Would you like a marriage that thrives, rather that just slides through or is surviving? If so, this is the episode for you! Today, you’ll get to the heart of how to maintain a thriving marriage, especially if you’re at a place where it feels like you’re fighting to keep the energy and connection alive. In this episode, I talk with Maggie Reyes, a …
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Do you feel like you never have the space and time to do the things you want? That your calendar is booked end-to-end? Yet all you REALLY want is to have time and space to do things that you want? Well, this is exactly the episode for you! Because inside, Nicole breaks down the exact steps to create a 4-day work week, while still being on the path …
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What if we told you that all freelancers are leaders? The idea might seem counterintuitive at first: After all, freelancers provide services or products to our clients. We’re not leading or managing a team in a conventional sense. But leadership isn’t just about managing a team. It’s how you position yourself, how you talk about yourself, and how y…
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Do you look at yourself in the mirror some days, and despite your best efforts to be positive, wish it looked different? Well, today’s episode is for you! Nicole talks to Athena Concannon, a fitness and nutrition coach, to start to untangle and shift your mindset from self-critical to celebration. Athena shares her journey from fitness obsessed to …
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Do you get stalled out by the same issues daily, whether it’s struggling to set boundaries at work, feeling guilty when you do, or feeling anxious about whether your boss likes the work you’re doing? If so, this episode is for you! Today, Nicole digs into the four biggest cultural blocks that can get in the way of self-worth — they are especially r…
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Do you ever feel a huge amount of pressure that is so intense, you feel like you might combust under the weight of it? I have as well, which is why I am introducing you today to one of my mentors to talk about this exact topic and what it takes to release that pressure valve on yourself. In this conversation, Nicole Culver talks about the pivotal m…
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For today’s episode, I reflect back on a year of one of the boldest projects I’ve ever taken on — launching a podcast! I can’t think of any other project that has required more self-worth than taking on the identity of podcaster! I had so much fun putting this one together for all of you, and assembling all the expansion and learning that came from…
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Do you struggle with being decisive, and not only that, feeling confident about decisions once you make them? But this episode is all about what is REALLY happening when you hem and haw over a decision, and second-guess yourself. Join Nicole in this minisode as she talks about her own experience with indecision, and how she stepped into a powerful …
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Career transitions often come with an element of fear. For freelancers, this might be a fear of rejection or of losing stable income. It might show up as a little voice in our head that says: “But what if I fail?” Fear is meant to protect us, yet it can also hold us back from trying new things and thinking expansively about our businesses. In this …
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Mercury retrograde? Cues from the cosmos? What do any of these things have to do with me? If you’ve ever wondered how to leverage astrology to learn more about what’s ahead for yourself, today’s episode is the one for you! Join Nicole and astrologer and coach, Panda Hersey, to learn more about the celestial language of astrology and how it can help…
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Do you feel invisible or overlooked at work? Like, you see so many people around you getting promoted or advancing, and you’re struggling to get the promotion that’s been promised to you for months, or even years? Then this is the episode for you! Today Nicole shares the 3 simple secrets to get recognition at work, without having to work MORE. In f…
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Here’s a priority that MOST new moms get backward. Ready for this? Putting your body and food second after your baby. In today’s episode with postpartum dietician Brooke Miller, she shares about why it’s so essential for moms to prioritize their body and nutrition, and the connection to their mental health. Join Nicole and Brooke as they talk about…
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This episode is about the absolute biggest mistake most people make when it comes to intuition, and one that Nicole made for many years. And this particular topic is especially important if you are curious about intuition and want to know the most important next step to start to unlock intuitive communication. Inside this episode, you’ll learn this…
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Welcome to Season 8! We’re calling this year the “Year of Expansive Thinking.” This season will focus on how to think big about our businesses, ourselves, and what we think is possible. In the first episode, host and executive producer Wudan Yan answers questions from guest co-host Pam Moore about her businesses. Pam is an occupational therapist-tu…
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If you’re curious to know exactly where your self-worth stands, you might think about taking a solo vacation. Going on an adventure by yourself can turn into a test of how you are actually feeling about your self-worth. It’s exactly what Adele Wang did after she lost her husband. Her trip to Spain became a pivotal moment to reconnect with what she …
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Have you ever felt like the pressure to do things perfectly is so intense, you literally feel like a pressure cooker? And it’s keeping you in a stress-spiral, where you never feel any relief? What if I told you there are 4 simple blocks to identify that will not only relieve the pressure, they will help you feel calm, grounded and present again? In…
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Do you feel like you’re a workhorse at your current job? Like you’re never recognized for your contributions or that your voice isn’t heard? It’s possible for you to be the hero of your own story by leveraging your identity and who you are. The first step is to recognize that you’ve been holding back. In this episode, Nicole gives you practical ste…
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Crosspost! Conversations, Not Confrontations: Learning the Art of Negotiation with Wudan Yan
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This episode is a cross-post between The Writers' Co-op and Freelance Cake, a podcast for ambitious freelancers who want to get more results with less effort, hosted by Austin L. Church. Austin had Wudan on his show to talk about how she cultivated a mindset of 'always be negotiating,' and how she got to a place where negotiations felt comfortable …
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What do you do when an intuitive download brings up fear of failure, imposter syndrome and the one that cuts deepest — shame? That’s what happened for Nicole at the end of the year, and she’s finally ready to share what was the cause. Join Nicole for the most radically honest, and authentic conversation yet. Please note this episode addresses sensi…
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Are you an overachiever who loves to take it to the next level? As in, you go so hard, you are constantly on the brink of exhaustion. You know there must be a better way, but you have no idea how to actually do it. There’s a secret ingredient in today’s episode that could make ALL the difference! Today, Nicole sits with Creativity Wellness Guide, I…
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Have you ever said yes to something because, logically, it worked in your calendar? And when that day came, you wish you had said no? Want to know what’s likely really going on? You were using logic when you needed to use your intuition. Learning to use your intuition to make decisions can be the gamechanger you need to stop spinning out in overthi…
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Do you ever feel like you are “too much”? Too impulsive, too scattered, and too disorganized? Well, this episode might be exactly what you need. In this episode, Nicole interviews Tracy Otsuka, certified ADHD coach and author of "ADHD for Smart Ass Women", who shares her own ADHD journey and sheds new perspective on the brilliance of the ADHD brain…
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Do you secretly get super stressed out by the new year, like you have to start the year perfectly to ENSURE the rest of the year follows suit? Is it possible that it’s not serving you very well? If you’re a huge believer in dreams, it’s possible to shift the New Year into one of your very favorite times of the year. In this episode, Nicole unpacks …
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Do you have a tendency to go nonstop from one thing to the next, without taking a moment to pause? If so, I bet you might not feel very successful or fulfilled about what you achieve, no matter how impressive it might look on the outside. Which is why this episode is dedicated to two essential practices — learning and celebration. In this episode, …
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Have you been in a season of massive upheaval or heartache? Then I’ve got something today for you. Because it is so easy to forget about taking care of yourself during this time. Which is why I asked Faith Hunter, a spiritual resiliance teacher, to share about her journey overcoming deep relational heartache to healing, and her transformation throu…
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If you’ve been listening to The Writers’ Co-op since the first few seasons, you’ve heard us say: The magic is in the mix of work you get. Slower work – work that is recurring, or on a longer contract or time period – can make us feel both steady and fulfilled. But sometimes, we just need money now. That’s where fast freelancing comes in. Ideally, y…
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Sometimes, do you ever feel like the multiple things you are juggling are insurmountable? Like, between demands at work from your boss, injuries and other health issues, not to mention maintaining your personal relationships, it doesn’t feel possible to find balance. But when you start to recognize and release the blocks that stop you from owning y…
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For today’s episode, we are delighted to bring back a beloved alumni of Your Clear Calling! Are you struggling to align creating an intuitive, fulfilled life with a career to match? In this episode, Your Clear Calling (YCC) alumni Sarah Castle shares about how the course helped her move from Amazon executive to college professor and launching her o…
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