F*ck Saving Face Podcast Episodes:
EP 111: Navigating Self-Love with Anna Hsu
Anna Hsu, a self-worth coach, shares her personal story of growing up in a traditional Asian household and feeling the pressure to constantly prove her worth. She explains that self-love is a practice that involves self-acknowledgment, self-acceptance, and self-compassion. She provides tools and practices for embarking on the path to self-love and emphasizes the power of celebrating ourselves and others.
EP 110: Breaking Through Taboos: Battling Demons {Memoir}
I've had the unique opportunity to share my life's narrative with a wonderful audience. Today, I want to bring you into my world through the written word, offering you a deeper dive into the experiences that have shaped me. Writing my memoir has been a cathartic process, and I'm eager to share with you the insights and lessons I've gleaned along the way.
EP 109: How Can We Redefine Health and Wellness in Asian American Culture? With Soo Jin Lee, LMFT & Linda Yoon, LCSW.
In this episode, I interview two incredible Asian American women authors, Susan Lee and Linda Yoon, who are not only co-directors of the Yellow Chair Collective but also co-authors of "Where I Belong." We dove deep into the complexities of healing trauma, culturally competent therapy, embracing our Asian American identities, and the transformative power of art and storytelling.
EP 108: My Life Began in the Darkness of an Incubator [Memoir Excerpts]
In the latest episode, I open the pages of my life to you, sharing the raw and real experiences that have shaped me.
I read a chapter of my upcoming memoir tentatively titled, "It Began in the Darkness" when I was left in an incubator by my parents because I was born a month premature.
EP 107: From Vietnam to Texas: Ái Vuong’s Unconventional Path to Filmmaking
In this podcast episode, I Interview Ai Vuong, a Vietnamese-born, Texas-raised filmmaker and co-founder of TÁPI Story. We discuss Ai's bicultural upbringing, her journey into filmmaking, and the importance of storytelling in understanding different cultures and perspectives. We explore the challenges of pursuing a creative career, the concept of masking, and the importance of self-care and well-being.
EP 106: The Most Unexpected Encounter with My Deceased Grandmother [Memoir Excerpts]
My relationship with my grandmother played a significant role in shaping who I am today. Despite not always meeting the cultural expectations of respect for elders as a child, I loved my grandmother deeply. After her passing, I was tasked with fulfilling various rituals, one of which was sorting through old VHS tapes. Watching these tapes, I saw my grandmother's love for me and felt validated in my feelings. This week on my podcast, I'm diving deep into my personal experiences and reflections. Get ready for a raw and emotional journey through relationships, self-discovery, and overcoming challenges. Tune in and join me on this intimate exploration!
EP 105: Trailblazers and Triumphs: Asian American Success Stories That Will Inspire You with Jerry Won
Join me on the podcast as I chat with Jerry Won, CEO of Just Like Media, founder of World Class Speakers, and host of the award-winning Dear Asian Americans podcast! Jerry is a renowned keynote speaker and creative entrepreneur who speaks on Leadership, Storytelling, and the Asian American Experience. His podcast guests include Vice President Kamala Harris. Discover his incredible journey, achievements, and his insights on representation and following your passion.
EP 104: Taboos Unveiled: Navigating Childhood Secrets, Cultural Clashes, and the Unspoken Realities of Pleasure with Judy Tsuei [Memoir Excerpts]
Join us for a compelling journey as Judy Tsuei shares her deeply personal experiences, unraveling childhood secrets, cultural clashes, and the complexities surrounding pleasure and taboo. In this episode, Judy takes us through poignant moments that shaped her understanding of family, identity, and the unspoken dynamics that influenced her early years.
EP 103: The Most Powerful Ancient Remedy You’ve Never Heard Of With Raja Jesrina Arshad
Raja Jesrina Arshad’s as an entrepreneur is nothing short of inspiring. She faced numerous challenges as a woman in the tech industry, but her personal health journey and her discovery of ancient wellness traditions in Malaysia inspired her to start her own company. Purely B focuses on digital wellness education and has millions of users worldwide, backed by a venture capital firm.
Jesrina’s royal lineage is a fascinating aspect of her story. In Malaysia, there are many royal families, with each state having its own. Jesrina’s parents come from royal families in Selangor and Perak states, making her a descendant of these lineages.
EP 102: The Greatest Lessons Learned from Embracing Mistakes [Mindfulness]
I’ve learned a lot from mistakes — now I’m sharing my daughter's journey in learning soccer and why it’s important to be authentic, compassionate, and embrace imperfections. If you’re interested in freeing yourself from negative emotions, I invite you to be a guest on my future podcast episodes for Intuitive Clarity Coaching!
EP 101: From Billionaire Offices to Soul Alignment — A Journey of Transformation with Ben Yeh
Judy shares her personal experiences with anxiety, medication, and the challenges of diagnosing ADHD in women. She discusses her journey of self-discovery and the importance of aligning with one's true desires. That’s where Business & Transformation Coach, Benjamin Yeh comes in! After working as a real estate consultant and investment officer for a family office where he invested over $1 billion dollars (for Panda Express!) he now empowers heart-centered entrepreneurs in creating real magic: integrating their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being to synchronize their business with purpose-driven lives they seek to manifest.
EP 100: Rewrite Your Reality: Unleash the Power Within
The ups and downs of my personal journey have taught me that life is about learning and mastering oneself. I've learned that success doesn't come from quick fixes or shortcuts. My own journey is a testament to this. There is wisdom in patience, asking the right questions, and stepping into uncomfortable situations. Let's remember, that the path to success can be inconvenient and may take longer than expected. Sharing my story and standing for what I'm passionate about is my true calling.
EP 99: How Asian American women can take ownership of their finances with Mary Li
Isn't it intriguing how our beliefs around money are usually formed at such an early age? In my latest podcast episode, Money Mindset Coach Mary Li shares that such beliefs crystallize around age seven. We also discuss how we're subtly but surely working towards creating a different understanding of money for our children. Parenting and finance - quite the complex cocktail!
EP 98: The most powerful tool for finding contentment [Mindfulness]
As a daughter of immigrants, I've often experienced a sense of scarcity that has led to a fear of happiness. According to my therapist, it’s a fairly common fear, because most of us believe that happiness is fleeting and unsustainable. It’s been helpful to learn that happiness is not about being in a state of joy 24/7 — instead, it's about contentment, and collecting moments of happiness by being fully present in those moments, to lift you up when life inevitably gets tough.
EP 97: The Ultimate Guide to Self-Promotion for Asian American Authors with Stephanie Moon
As an Asian American, Judy Tsuei has often grappled with the concept of self-promotion. Cultural expectations, coupled with the generational trauma that has impacted many Asian cultures, can make it difficult for individuals to shine and be noticed. Stephanie Moon, Marketing Strategist for authors and publishing houses, shares what to do.
Episode 96: [Mindfulness] The most powerful mindset shift you need for personal growth and fulfillment.
Judy Tsuei reflects on her birthday celebration and her personal growth journey. She discusses her community of friends, her NLP training, and her work as a branding and marketing consultant for female entrepreneurs of color. Judy emphasizes the importance of deep connections and letting go of limiting beliefs. She shares her experiences with NLP training, the positive changes it has brought to her life, and her desire to help others through this work.
EP 95: Breaking Beauty Barriers: Hue's Revolutionary Approach to Representation
This episode features an inspiring interview with the co-founders of Hue, a company that is revolutionizing the beauty industry by focusing on diversity and inclusivity in marketing and branding.
EP 94: Celebrating Yourself and Pursuing Your Dreams: A Guided Meditation with Judy Tsuei
Judy Tsuei, the founder of Wild Hearted Words, shares her inspiring personal and professional journey in her podcast, Saving Face. She encourages listeners to break through taboo topics and empower mental and emotional health for Asian Americans and voices of color. In her latest masterclass, "Overcoming Challenges and Traumas through Mindset Shifts and Manifestation," available on her website for $19, she shares tips on how to overcome obstacles and live a fulfilling life.
EP 93: Pursuing Your Passion: The Most Important Lesson with Erwin Hines
In this episode, Judy talks with Erwin Hines, designer and founder of the clothing brand, "Future Is Color," about the importance of seeking inner peace in a society that values financial gain above all else. They discuss the tension that comes with balancing personal fulfillment and financial stability and the importance of not living according to someone else's standards.
EP 92: [Mindfulness] I Am Enough: Choosing Greatness, and Peace
Are you tired of constantly striving for outcomes and feeling like you're not enough? Do you struggle with acknowledging your hard work and deservingness? If so, you're not alone. In this episode, we dive into the power of embracing your wild woman archetype and learning to value yourself through the practice of breathwork.
The F*ck Saving Face Podcast
with JudyTsuei
If you’re an Asian-American who grew up learning that you had to “save face” and be a “good girl,” let’s remove all the guilt, shame, and taboos to talk about the things we weren’t given permission to explore.
Rather than upholding the “model minority” standard, let’s redefine what it means to be strong, courageous, and bold in a brave new world. Let’s finally have a voice after being the silent generation for too long.
Join me, your host, Judy Tsuei, every week as I explore mental, emotional and physical health like never before, telling it like it is. We might shock the generation before us, but hopefully, you and I will create a more conscious way of being for the generation after us.
Wherever you are in celebrating your Asian-ness, I got you. Let’s roar together.