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Get RAW Podcast Stephanie Chen
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- Cultura y sociedad
After 30+ years of being an Asian woman, Stephanie Chen grew tired of feeling underrepresented, unheard, and misunderstood. "There must be other women out there feeling this way," she mused. "I wish I could hear their stories. Let's make a podcast!" Ok, so maybe it wasn't that simple. Maybe it was an idea developed over years, from hundreds of conversations, with dozens of amazing women, all who felt a little lost, a little defiant, and more than a little silenced. Here are their stories.
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Getting RAW-er
Today’s episode is my first completely unedited, extremely raw update - recorded in my bathroom, where I often talk to myself. Before you worry; I am A-OK, and honestly in a better place now than I ever have been.
I’ve been spending the last year(s) and especially the last six months really focusing on my health in all the ways: mentally, emotionally, physically. I also started a dream job four months ago, so I could not be more grateful for where I am and who I am surrounded by. Even as I appreciate all I have now, I (very often) have moments like this episode.
I wanted to share these parts of my journey, and not just the “Happily Ever After, Here’s How I Overcame, I’m an Asian Hustler” ending - because in life, the real ending is … death! Haha.
I will continue to feature guests, but now and again I’m considering sharing my unfiltered ramblings since they require a lot less editing. Here goes….
*Vyvanse, the drug I mention, is prescribed to those diagnosed with ADHD
**correction: Uncle Ben, not Aunt May says “with great power comes great responsibility” - this has been attributed to Winston Churchill, Voltaire, etc…
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Lost at Sea
Finance Degree or Art Degree? Play it safe or Shoot for the Moon? What's the right order? Sculptor, Caretaker, Job seeker, and Dreamer - Debbie Vu of Alief, Houston discusses why being (only) good at school can leave you (really) lost when it comes to real life.
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Takeaways:
Spending 90% of your time applying for jobs isn't efficient or effective.Aiming for jobs lower than your skill set is actually hurting you.Your resume should reflect where you want to be, not just where you were.Rejections should not define you. You NEED to know your worth. In everything.You NEED a passion project outside of your job.Disclaimer: I am not a professional coach, therapist, (anything, really) - My opinions in this episode are purely from my own experience and observations working across corporate, small business, consulting, and nonprofit organizations for 16+ years. Listen at your own risk!
Note 1: Editing this episode made me realize where I got "useless potato" from (last episode, recorded after this one). So, thanks Debbie. To us, celebrating potato-ship. Potato-ness?
Note 2: Talking to Debbie made me realize why I call everyone "girllll or dude" indiscriminately - it's an Alief thing? I need to update it to be "huumann..." or maybe.. "BeinG"
*LinkedIn = an American job hunting / networking website. They are not paying me to mention them. They should.
Recorded: 1/4/2023, the day after my cousin and I were harassed/chased in NY at a subway station by a man asking if we were from China. -
Useless Potato.
Sometimes I feel like a useless potato. Sometimes YOU may feel like a useless potato. But you are NOT a useless potato! I am also NOT a useless potato!
"There's no such thing as a Useless Potato. Potatoes can be made in so many ways. Fried, scalloped, mashed, julienned, salad-ed, turned into a battery. Just because potato you is sitting in a (sad) sack in the dank cellar right now, wondering what is to become of you, does NOT mean you are not destined to turn into something yummy."
- Special Potato 🥔 Stephanie
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Defiantly Undefinable
Michelle is 20 years old, battling not just Lymphoma and chemo, but her mental health, her friendships, her confidence, her outlook on life and on .... everything.
In a world that fosters everyone knowing everything about everyone, does caring too much what others think ultimately lead to us caring LESS about what really matters?
This episode is deeply emotional, and beautiful - just like Michelle - and a great reminder to all of us of what really matters in life.
"Cancer doesn’t define me, it empowered me to become the best version of myself again"
- Michelle
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Thank you to all my first lucky 8 Patreons - who motivated me to get this episode out today. Michelle, Terence, Christina, Jennifer, Janet, Tracy, James, Gardener - this post is for you. All of it. -
38 Years
I turned 38 two months ago. I've been on anxiety/antidepressant medication for 6 months. I was diagnosed with ADHD 2 weeks ago. I’m finally learning to be comfortable and proud of who I am. It’s hard as fck, but it’s awesome.
This is my first ever non-edited episode!
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Share Your Grief
In this personal episode, Stephanie and her sister Wei Wei (Christine) finally do a podcast ... by accident.
During a call about their 99 year old grandpa's passing, they remember his strength, vitality, and courage in escaping communist China - as well as how repressed their family is when it comes to dealing with grief and ... all feelings.
Warning: Death, Crying, Cussing, Sad Feelings