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👨‍👩‍👧 The way a man treats his wife is a powerful testament to his values. 💖 It's not just about setting an example for the daughter, showing her the kind of treatment she should expect and accept. 🌸 👦 It's also about teaching the son, modeling for him the right…

🏦 Life is like a bank account: deposit words, actions, and emotions. 🤝 It's relational equity. Speak kindly and you make a deposit; speak harshly a withdraw. ⚠️ It's important to care for the account to avoid overdrafting - empty accounts hold no value. 🌱 Build relational equity for mutual…

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…

👨‍👧‍👧 In fatherhood, a crucial conversation is often ignored: girls not told they're loved, worthy, smart, strong. 🤫 Female strength is often overlooked, leading to silence instead of empowerment. ❌ Mistakes met with harshness can harm bonds. ⏰ Now is the time to speak value, build bridges, nurture relationships. 💬…

👩👧 Women and girls are bombarded with messages that shape their perceptions and beliefs, starting from a young age. 📚 These curated narratives become apparent as they form their identity and purpose, evolving throughout life. 📱 Social media exacerbates this, presenting idealized versions of life that overlook realities. 😔 Constant…

In adolescence, identity formation is a crucial yet challenging journey for teenagers. 👧👦 Surprisingly, many young women I work with express feeling valued much later in life, often in their early to mid-twenties, contrary to expectations of feeling valued at a younger age. 🌟 This highlights the significance of nurturing…

Addiction, encompassing substances, habits, and people, is a complex cycle of filling voids. 🔄 Conquering one often leads to another, a cycle of transference. 🔄 The fear of solitude without addiction can be daunting, but it's where we find strength and resilience. 💪 In silence, we confront demons and embrace…

In the journey of life, we often encounter challenges that test our resilience and strength, including silent battles like substance abuse. 💪 Substance, whether marijuana or others, can offer solace in loneliness or tragedy, yet it transforms into a harmful dependency hindering personal growth, intimacy, and self-reflection. 🚫 It's okay…

For Stephanie, she had been in numerous plays and projects, each one a unique experience. 🎭 One such project was with an acapella group, a vibrant ensemble of young professionals, each with their own unique talents. 🎤 Choosing which projects to be a part of isn't always a straightforward process.…

In life's journey, we often become our harshest critics, especially influenced by cultural expectations and the pursuit of perfection. 🚶‍♂️ Yet, this relentless pursuit may mask fear and insecurity. 😔 What if we reframed our inner critic as a superpower? 💪 While recognizing areas for improvement is valuable, it shouldn't…

Recently cast as Eliza on tour, Stephanie initially felt limited to explicitly Asian roles. 🎭 Now, she embraces the responsibility to represent her community. 💪 Performing in Toronto, with its large Asian population, she's moved by the impact her portrayal has. 🌟 She's determined to excel, not just for herself…

In the midst of penning his autobiography, William reflects on his journey, a tale of resilience and reinvention. 📚 He was living the dream, basking in the limelight of the entertainment industry. 🌟 But as the years rolled by, the opportunities dwindled, and he found himself at a crossroads. and…

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…

Navigating life's challenges can feel like facing Simon Cowell's scrutiny: pressure, expectations, fear of failure. 😬 But what if we embraced challenges with a different mindset, for William it was approaching an audition with no expectations? 🎭 Accepting failure as part of the journey, like a loss, and it was…

In the bustling mental health world, a curious trend emerges: individuals with depression symptoms thriving without identifying as depressed. 🧠 Testing this, Dr. Judith Joseph made a reel, expecting it to not get much traction but it got viral, resonating with millions. 📈 High-functioning depression strikes a chord, maybe reflecting…

In the current mental health crisis, we're seeing a concerning trend: difficulty processing trauma. 😔 Instead, we seek solace in distractions like social media, work, and consumption. 📱💼🛍️ Elders turn to alcohol, youth immerse in social media, risking harm to developing brains. 🍺👵🏽🧑🏽‍🦱 The impact remains unclear, but it's evident…

For Amy Yip, the news of embryo viability uncertainty stirs a whirlwind of emotions—loneliness, disappointment, societal pressures ingrained since childhood. 😔 She mentioned that as a Chinese woman, motherhood is ingrained in her identity, even though she resisted the stereotype. 🉐 Then coaching emerges as a ray of hope, skepticism…

In the corporate world, a trend emerges: companies offer egg freezing benefits. Giving more career choice and flexibility for women. 🥚💼 The goal? Retain talented women, aiding career growth and company success. 🌟 Maternity leave, as it currently stands, isn't exactly ideal. 🤷‍♀️ And once a woman becomes a mother,…

Amy Yip talked on the Color of Success podcast about how her life took a 360 twist? 🔄 Once trapped in corporate life, she took a leap. In January 2020, she and her husband sold everything, left jobs and flew to Ghana for voluntary work. ✈️🌍 COVID extended their stay…

On the Color of Success podcast, Tan Kheng Hua talked a bit about how it was stepping into Mrs. Lee's shoes. 👠 Motherly roles resonate deeply with me, and portraying this character felt natural. 🌸 While media often portrays parenting as a struggle, my experience has been joyous. 🌟 The…

There's something magical about watching a movie as a family, right? 🎥👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Watching Tiger's Apprentice brings back that old-fashioned viewing style, inviting everyone to gather, laugh, cry, and share the story.🐯💫 And there's even potential for a sequel, keeping storytelling alive. 📽️✨ Watch Tiger's Apprentice for more than just a…

Creating a protected space, not just safe, starts with self-compassion. 🌸 It's about holding ourselves warmly, even when uneasy. Kindness guides us to authenticity. 🎍 Separation between self and others is allowed, fostering compassion for all. 🏮 With compassion for both, setting boundaries becomes clear and kind—a truly protected space.…

Juliane's Taylor Shore book, Reprogramming Minds, approach to rewiring your brains is a game changer! 📚 It delves into neurobiology and setting boundaries, unveiling the mentalization neural network's power. 🧠 It deciphers our actions through metaphors, not words, mostly from our heart and gut. What if we listen more to…

Why watch Tiger's Apprentice? Dive in! 🐯🎬 Whether you crave laughs or heartwarming family tales, this movie delivers. It's not just about fun and family—it beautifully embraces API culture. 🏮🎎 And the visuals? Kick-ass! Each detail demands appreciation. For a film blending fun, family, culture, and stunning visuals, Tiger's Apprentice…