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Body confidence, married life in quarantine, racism during COVID. Jane Fang, Authentic Energy frank conversation
Asian Culture

Body confidence, married in quarantine and racism during COVID

In this video, Jane and I have a frank conversation from body confidence, married life in quarantine and our thoughts on the racism that has recently surfaced during this unprecedented time. We dive into some tough topics while staying authentic to who we are. https://youtu.be/dN-HcBvQ05M Self-confidence tips How do you Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 5 yearsJuly 15, 2020 ago
Li Hu Fitness Coach
Asian Culture

From skinny to chubby to fit and lean, Li Hu’s bottom line approach to losing weight

Is there a magical way to lose weight? No. Li Hu tells it like it is, giving simple advice on how to lose fat, get fit and lean. Like most of us, I’ve always wanted that perfectly sculpted body, coconut shaped deltoids, a line on my inner thighs, chiselled abs, Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 5 yearsJuly 9, 2020 ago
Have you ever been told you intimidate others?
Asian Culture

Have you ever been told you intimidate others? (8-minute read)

Being told you’re intimidating can be a good thing; you just gotta own it. INTIMIDATION This word has haunted me my entire life. It started in grade school when one of my friends told me a friend hers finds me intimidating. She said her friend told her that my eyes Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 5 yearsJuly 8, 2020 ago
My mom didn't let me take Tylenol for period cramps
Asian Culture

My mom didn’t let me take Tylenol for period cramps (6-minute read)

But will I let my daughter? It’s the year 2000 and I’m sitting in my Grade 8 French class. My flared Mavi jeans are tight around my waist. I’m bloated. The crown of my head is throbbing in pain, radiating in a ring of fire that never ends. My lower Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 5 yearsJuly 2, 2020 ago
How consistent work towards happiness creates a Happy Joon Kim
Asian Culture

How consistent work towards happiness creates a Happy Joon Kim

Have you ever prioritized your career goals over your happiness? What do you do when you get to a point where you’re working 80-100 hours a week and you’ve sacrificed your entire well-being into meeting them? If you’re like many kids who grew up with immigrant parents, getting a good Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 5 yearsJune 30, 2020 ago
I hated sales until I started selling my books (When you have a product you believe in, it makes it easier.)
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I hated sales until I started selling my books (9-minute read)

When you have a product you believe in, it makes it easier. https://youtu.be/EKJrhgRDhVk I‘m like the Asian mom version of Mr. Money Moustache Growing up with Chinese immigrant parents, I had to learn and appreciate the value of a dollar. My mom would get down to business whenever the flyers were Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 5 yearsJune 16, 2020 ago
When you go from a mom of 1 to a mom of 2
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The toughest and unexpected part about becoming a mom of 2 (6-minute read)

When you have a second baby, how does the first kid react to their newborn sibling? https://youtu.be/FGGh5EInX8Q When you go from being a mom of 1 to a mom of 2… Does the chaos also double? My son just started solids and my daughter’s reciting to me an entire episode Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 5 yearsJune 4, 2020 ago
Megan Tong Life Coach, CPA, Side Hustler
Asian Culture

The many hats of Megan Tong: From CPA, Side Hustler, Mom, and now Life Coach

How does an Asian Canadian accountant (CPA, CA) go from owning and selling a successful Australian-style meat pie business to becoming a life coach? Ever since I started blogging, I’ve connected with many likeminded folks. It’s amazing how many of us there are out there in this world, from all Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 5 yearsMay 28, 2020 ago
I hated school but was damn good at it. Just because you're good at something doesn't mean you should be doing it and liking it. How to find your passion and purpose.
Asian Culture

I hated school but was damn good at it (6-minute read)

Being good at something doesn’t mean you enjoy it and should be doing it. When parents, teachers, supervisors, managers and bosses tell you you’re good at doing this, does that mean you’re also passionate about it? What do you want to do with your life?  What’s your life’s mission?  What do you Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 5 yearsMay 20, 2020 ago
how blogging makes me fear death and dying a little less
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How blogging makes me less scared to die

Do you fear death and dying? As a wife and mom of 2 young kids, this scares me a lot. However, blogging and being authentic in the content I create give me comfort in what I’m leaving behind YOLO, life is short, carpe diem… Have you ever thought about your death? Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 5 yearsMay 14, 2020 ago

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Katharine Chan has over a decade of experience working in healthcare. She’s worked in emergency health services, mental health, women’s health, facilitating, coaching, and promoting honest conversations among healthcare leaders to enable organizational change. She’s passionate about putting words to her feelings despite growing up in a culture that hides them. She empowers others by teaching them how to love themselves, embracing their culture and improving relationships.

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