Color of Success

Dr. Stephanie J Wong
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The Color of Success communicates the stories of Asian, Asian Americans/Canadians, and ethnic minorities as they build brands, businesses, and careers, and mental health strategies to deal with self-doubt, anxiety, and barriers. Dr. Stephanie J. Wong is a licensed clinical psychologist who blends her knowledge of mental health, culture, and business to interview diverse guests.

  1. 2d ago

    All Things Skincare with Maelove Founder & CEO, Jackie Kim

    Jackie Kim is the Founder and CEO of Maelove, a women's skincare brand named as an homage to "Mae," her husband's grandmother, paired with "love," for Jackie's love for beauty. Jackie and Dr. Stephanie J. Wong talk all things skincare and how Jackie drew inspiration from her loved one's skincare routines to create products with ingredients rooted in science.  If you are a skincare fanatic, tune in and share! ========================================== Full Bio:  Jackie Kim is a former attorney turned startup investor (specializing in hospitality and consumer goods) turned brand founder. She was an early investor in Mavericks, a men's skincare line based in Silicon Valley that she personally became invested in due to her passion for skincare. That passion sparked a vision for a women's skincare brand. Cue Maelove, named as an homage to "Mae," her husband's grandmother, paired with "love," for Jackie's love for beauty. Maelove launched in 2017 with their iconic product, The Glow Maker Antioxidant Serum. Maelove's mission is to obsessively formulate great products and provide outstanding customer service, and the brand's success is measured by the number of happy–and repeat–customers. Outside of Maelove, Jackie is a Board Member of Sala Institute at NYU Langone Children's Hospital, a cause near and dear to her heart because of her own struggles with fertility. Jackie received her undergraduate degree from Hamilton College and her JD from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. Originally a native of Calabasas, CA, Jackie now lives in Las Vegas, NV with her husband (and Maelove's COO), Brad Yim, and their adorable daughter Beverly.

  2. 2d ago ·  Bonus

    You Might Also Like: The Oprah Podcast

    Introducing She Escaped the Unthinkable and Chose Her Own Beginning from The Oprah Podcast. Follow the show: The Oprah Podcast BUY THE BOOKS! I Choose My Beginning: A Story of Courage and Activism https://amzn.to/4j14o11 The Last Girl: My Story of Captivity, and My Fight Against the Islamic State https://amzn.to/4dwNaVF Nadia Murad was just 21 when ISIS attacked her village in northern Iraq. She was taken captive and endured unimaginable abuse before she escaped and went on to become one of the world's most powerful voices for survivors of genocide and wartime violence. A Nobel Peace Prize laureate and human rights activist, Nadia first shared her experience in her bestselling memoir, The Last Girl. Now, in her new book, I Choose My Beginning, she explores what it means to move forward and build a life beyond her past. Oprah and Nadia talk about the difference between surviving and healing and why she continues to speak out for the victims of the Yazidi genocide who are still missing. Nadia also opens up about finding love, getting married and creating a life that includes both her activism and her own happiness. Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney joins the conversation to talk about their work together seeking justice for ISIS crimes against the Yazidi people. 00:00:00 - Welcome Nadia Murad, author of “I Choose My Beginning” 00:05:40 - Why she chose to speak out 00:08:52 - Nadia wanted to rescue her niece 00:12:00 - Winning the Nobel Peace Prize 00:15:00 - Perceptions of survivors 00:18:00 - Online criticism 00:20:50 - Why Oprah admires Nadia 00:23:20 - Meeting Amal Clooney 00:27:00 - Cases for Yazidi women 00:31:30 - What Amal learned from Nadia 00:35:30 - Life in the refugee camp 00:37:35 - Falling in love 00:41:30 - Thousands of Yazidi people still missing 00:43:45 - The aftermath of war 00:51:00 - Nadia declined an operation 00:53:50 - Survival is not the end 00:56:00 - Building a new life Follow Oprah Winfrey on Social: https://www.instagram.com/oprahpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/oprahpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/oprah/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/ DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

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  3. Sep 25

    Liz Sargent & Ali Ahn on Take Me Home, A Korean Adoptee Feature

    Dr. Stephanie J. Wong sits down to talk with Liz Sargent, writer/director and co-lead, Ali Ahn about Take Me Home is an intimate drama from Korean American writer/director Liz Sargent that centers her real-life sister, Anna, a 38-year-old Korean adoptee with a cognitive disability caring for their aging parents in suburban Florida.   The film offers a deeply personal look at Korean adoption, Asian American family dynamics, disability and caregiving, as Anna navigates her relationship with her parents and her own desire for independence and community.   The film premiered in New York on 9/23/26

  4. Sep 15

    All Wishes Come True! Re-imagination of Chinese Folklore, The Eight Immortals

    Dr. Stephanie J. Wong speaks with Director & Writer, Mu Zhengyang and Pearl Studio CEO, Catherine Ying to talk about the beautifully detailed Chinese animation, which reimagines the folklore, The Eight Immortals. Synopsis: On a magical island where mortals and Immortals live side by side, a legendary vault is said to hold treasures beyond imagination. Determined to claim its riches, Lv Dongbin and Zhongli Quan devise an audacious plan: masquerade as Immortals and pull of the greatest heist the heavens have ever seen. Along the way, they recruit six unlikely companions: He Xiangu, Tieguai Li, Han Xiangzi, Cao Guojiu, Lan Caihe, and Zhang Guolao. Together, these eight ordinary souls embark on an extraordinary adventure, where every step brings them closer to unimaginable riches, and ever greater danger. What begins as a daring quest soon takes an unexpected turn when the unlikely band finds itself caught in an ancient conspiracy that threatens the fragile balance between the mortal and immortal worlds. As the stakes rise, the fate of both realms may rest in the hands of the most unexpected heroes. Inspired by the timeless Chinese legend of The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, All Wishes Come True reimagines one of China's most cherished folktales as an epic animated adventure, blending humor, heart, breathtaking action, and richly imagined mythology for audiences of all ages. The movie was released August 2026 in Australia, New Zealand, US, Canada, British, Netherlands, and Ireland.  *This interview was dubbed with assistance from the interpreter.

  5. Sep 7

    David Mura, Activist & Author of Exit, Miss Saigon

    Dr. Stephanie J. Wong & David Mura discuss his new book, Exit, Miss Saigon, which explores the evolution of his understanding of his racial identity as a Japanese American man. Specifically, he has ended friendships with White artists due to their differing perspectives on the Miss Saigon casting. He also credits his friendships with BIPOC artists for helping him gain a different insight into racial identity. As an activist, David formed an Asian American arts organization.  ========================================== Full Bio:  David Mura is an award winning Japanese American author. His memoirs, poems, essays, plays and performances have won wide critical praise. The topics range from contemporary Japan to the legacy of the internment camps and the history of Japanese Americans in increasing American diversity. His work reflects deeply on the world's current events, which at times create spaces of division and unrest. His new book. Exit Miss Saigon, though not a memoir, is deeply autobiographical. It tells how David transformed from what could be termed a "banana"—yellow on the outside, white on the inside—into an Asian American writer. This transformation involved breaking up with white artist friends over the racism in Miss Saigon; it involved building a local Asian American arts organization and connecting with Asian American artists nationwide.

  6. Aug 21

    Samantha Ong, Founder of Joeydolls: Cultural Dolls Celebrating Heritage, Traditions, and Representation

    Founder, Samantha Ong founded Joeydolls because she could not find dolls that reflected her daughter's culture. With attention to detail to skin tones, authentic culturally represented clothing, and names, dolls have skyrocketed in popularity. Signature dolls showcase Korean, Chinese, Cambodian, and Vietnamese culture.  Dr. Stephanie J. Wong talks with Samantha about starting a toy company with no experience and how this mission-driven company has brought joy to her family and many others. The dolls will soon have books that accompany them!

  7. Aug 11

    Julia Kang-Reeves, CMO of Earth Therapeutics: Carrying on Familial Entrepreneurial Spirit

    Julia Kang-Reeves shares her story with Dr. Stephanie J. Wong of immigrating from Seoul to NY. She later spent nearly two decades in London, raising her daughter who attended all-female schools until returning to the US. From learning to navigate various cultures to becoming the CMO of wellness company, Earth Therapeutics to co-lead the family business, Earth Therapeutics, Julia shares the challenges and joys of a multi-dimensional identity.  Bio ========================================== Julia co-leads the 30-year-old company alongside her brother John Kang (Founder & CEO) — a brand he launched in 1993 as an offshoot of the family's business after leaving a budding law career. With virtually no skin-care experience at the time, John began selling loofah sponges to Bed Bath & Beyond — one of the first to introduce the loofah to the U.S. market and laying the foundation for what would become a category-defining wellness brand. Together, Julia and John have continued building on the entrepreneurial spirit of their immigrant parents, who remain actively involved and still come into the office — a daily reminder that the company is rooted in family, resilience, and long-term relationships. Earth Therapeutics went on to help pioneer both the early natural body care movement and the rise of Korean spa (K-spa) beauty stateside — long before "wellness" became a marketing buzzword. A classicist-turned-writer-turned-CMO, Julia studied Classics at the University of Chicago and Columbia (where she received a Presidential Fellowship) before earning an MFA in Fiction Writing at NYU. After nearly two decades in London, she returned in 2020 to help lead her family's brand into a new era. Having grown up alongside the original '90s natural products movement — long before "wellness" became a buzzword — she now brings that long-view perspective to a Gen Z world shaped by burnout, trend cycles, and social media pressure. She believes America doesn't have a beauty crisis — it has a health crisis (including mental health). And she's leading a brand focused on function, ritual, and longevity over hype.

  8. Jul 10 ·  Video

    Ran Ran Wang & Annie Huang on Making A Psychological Sports Thriller

    Writer & Director Ran Ran Wang and Producer Annie Huang join Dr. Stephanie J. Wong to discuss the importance of highlighting the stress that professional athletes face. In their Psychological Sport Thriller, "I Think About K*lling You" that premiered at the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival in NYC, rowing captain, Dani is plagued with invasive fantasies of unaliving her abusive coach. When the coach pushes the team too far, Dani is forced to choose whether or not to act on her fantasies of violence. Support female filmmakers and actresses!

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The Color of Success communicates the stories of Asian, Asian Americans/Canadians, and ethnic minorities as they build brands, businesses, and careers, and mental health strategies to deal with self-doubt, anxiety, and barriers. Dr. Stephanie J. Wong is a licensed clinical psychologist who blends her knowledge of mental health, culture, and business to interview diverse guests.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Stephanie J Wong
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    101
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Copyright ©2020 Dr. Stephanie J. Wong, Color of Success. All rights reserved.
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