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.
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Matchmaker Cassindy Chao: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Love: Chinese Wisdom for Dating Success
Asian American Matchmaker, Cassindy Chao and Dr. Wong discuss
Her journey from being an investment banker to a matchmaker How matchmaking differs from dating apps How to maintain mental health and self-care when dealing with clients' emotions and expectations To find your match or learn more about Cassindy's work:
www.awmlove.com
It all starts with a profile...www.awmlove.com/join
Instagram: @matchmakercassindy
Facebook
Linkedin
To purchase her book: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Love: Chinese Wisdom for Dating Success
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Matchmaker Cassindy Chao is the founder of Ancient Wisdom Modern Love. A former Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan Equities research analyst and happily married Mother of 3, she caught the matchmaking bug in college - matching dozens of couples at the “Wellesley College Asian Association Blind Date Semi-Formal”. Now, she is an expert matchmaker, helping people find true love.
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Justin Phan: Living the American Dream through Real Estate
Justin Phan is a first generation, Vietnamese American, Realtor, and Vice President of Myres Properties in Houston, TX. From childhood days, breaking down boxes for candy to managing thriving commercial properties, Justin's journey is one of resilience and success. He has served on multiple philanthropic boards focused on helping underserved communities gain access to education, and financial independence. Join us as he shares insights into the American dream, and personalized strategies in residential and commercial real estate.
Texas Law requires all real estate licensees to give the following notices:
Information About Brokerage Services Consumer Protection Notice
Ready to find your ideal Houston home? Meet Justin Phan, your trusted local expert. With a wealth of market knowledge and personalized support, let's turn your dream into reality. Reach out to Justin today, and step into the luxury living you deserve.
To connect with Justin Phan, contact: 832-766-7796
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And of course, if you are interested in Dr. Wong's American Dream, pick up a copy of her book, Cancel the Filter: Realities of a Psychologist, Podcaster, and Working Mother of Color. -
Tiger's Apprentice Cast: Brandon Soo Hoo & Tan Kheng Hua
On our first press day, Color of Success welcomed Brandon Soo Hoo & Tan Kheng Hua from the film, Tiger's Apprentice. Based on the popular children’s book series of the same name by Laurence Yep, THE TIGER’S APPRENTICE follows Chinese-American teenager Tom Lee (Brandon Soo Hoo), whose life changes forever when he discovers he is part of a long lineage of magical protectors known as the Guardians. With guidance from a mythical tiger named Hu (Henry Golding), Tom trains to take on Loo (Michelle Yeoh), a force that is as powerful as a Guardian but with evil intentions to use magic to destroy humanity. To have a fighting chance against Loo, Tom must reunite all twelve Zodiac animal warriors and master his own newly discovered powers.
We discuss:
The significance of the Chinese Zodiac Themes of grief, resilience, love, and family Ways to maintain mental health while recording How the film can bring families together Watch the Tiger's Apprentice, streaming now on Paramount+
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Bios:
Brandon Soo Hoo was is an actor, known for Tropic Thunder (2008), G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009) and Ender's Game (2013).
Tan Kheng Hua is a well-known and respected award-winning actress/producer in Singapore and Malaysia. Kheng has been seen in The Philanthropist (NBC), The Patriarch (UFA), and Serangoon Road (HBO Asia Original Series). Her recent role, as "Empress Dowager" in Netflix's Original Series, Marco Polo, has garnered attention of many viewers.
She also appeared in the film adaptation of Singapore-born Kevin Kwan's best selling novel Crazy Rich Asians (2018), where she plays Kerry Chu, the mother of protagonist Rachel Chu played by Constance Wu. Besides film and television, Kheng is also highly respected in Singapore theatre scene where she's a prolific actress and independent creative producer in Singapore. -
Juliet Hooker: Black Grief/White Grievance
Juliet Hooker and I discuss her new book, "Black Grief/White Grievance" and:
Historical context of the contents of the book Weaponization of White victimhood Ways we can interpret information as informed citizens Working towards a more equitable workplace and society To purchase her book:
Amazon
Princeton University Press
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Full bio:
Juliet Hooker is a leading thinker on democracy and race who has written extensively about racial politics in the United States and Latin America. She is currently the Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence in Political Science at Brown University. Before that, she was a faculty member at the University of Texas at Austin. She is the author of Black Grief/White Grievance: The Politics of Loss.
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Dr. Wong's book, Cancel the Filter is now available! Please join us in addressing unrealistic societal expectations and living with kindness! -
Cordell Carter: It's not about success, it's about significance for Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging
In the first episode in 2024, Cordell Carter and I discuss:
The definition of belonging Diversity as being a given in organizations due to the changing demographics in the country Belonging being the destination and DEI, the strategy to work towards that destination Framing DEIB in terms of profit-and-loss (P&L) Ways to get involved in the community to spark change =================================================
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Cordell Carter brings more than 20 years to his pursuit of a society and organizational cultures where everyone belongs and has equitable opportunities to thrive. He is currently the executive director of the Aspen Institute Socrates Program, a global education forum and the founding director of the Aspen Institute’s Project on Belonging. Finally, Cordell founded the Festival of the Diaspora, a Medellin, Colombia-based convener of diasporic communities across the Americas. Before his current roles, Cordell held leadership roles with the TechTown Foundation, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Seattle Public Schools, Business Roundtable, National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, and the IBM Corporation.
To connect with Cordell:
X: https://twitter.com/cordellcarterii
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cordell_speaks/
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Dr. Wong's book, Cancel the Filter, explores mental health x intersectionality. It includes sections on representation and why she started the podcast! Pick up your copy TODAY! -
Alan Jenkins: How a Harvard Professor Communicates Social Justice Through Graphic Novels
Alan Jenkins is a Professor of Practice at Harvard Law School where he teaches courses on Race and the Law, Communication, and Supreme Court Jurisprudence. In this episode, we discuss the:
Definition of justice Use of graphic novels to communicate social commentary Resources needed to decrease incarceration and re-incarceration Power of empathy Purchase Alan's graphic novel, 1/6: The Graphic Novel, Issue #1 – What if the Attack on the U.S. Capitol had Succeeded
Amazon
OneSix Comics Store
*This interview expresses the opinions of the guest and host, and is not affiliated with any government or educational entity.
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Full bio:
Alan Jenkins is a Professor of Practice at Harvard Law School where he teaches courses on Race and the Law, Communication, and Supreme Court Jurisprudence. Before joining the Law School faculty, he was President and Co-Founder of The Opportunity Agenda, a social justice communication lab.
Jenkins’s prior positions have included Assistant to the Solicitor General at the U.S. Department of Justice, where he represented the United States government in constitutional and other litigation before the U.S. Supreme Court; Director of Human Rights at the Ford Foundation, where he managed grantmaking in the United States and eleven overseas regions; and Associate Counsel to the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, where he defended the rights of low-income communities facing exploitation and discrimination. He previously served as a Law Clerk to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Harry A. Blackmun and to U.S. District Court Judge Robert L. Carter.
Jenkins is a frequent commentator in broadcast, print, and digital media on topics ranging from Supreme Court decision-making to racial equity to the role of popular culture in social change. His past Board service includes New York Public Radio, the Center for Community Change, the Legal Action Center, and Futuro Media Group, as well as the Board of Governors of the New School for Public Engagement. He has also served on the Selection Committee for the Sundance Documentary Fund.
Jenkins holds a J.D. from Harvard Law School, an M.A. in Media Studies from the New School for Public Engagement, and a B.A. in Psychology and Social Relations from Harvard College.
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Dr. Wong's book, Cancel the Filter: Realities of a Psychologist, Podcaster, and Working Mother of Color is available now! Get your copy today!
Customer Reviews
Inspiring Stories of Success💕
I am biracial and an editor and manager of a podcast. This show is a breath of fresh air to me. Thank you for sharing these wonderful stories!
So inspiring!
There’s are a lot of variety of guests and topics but across all shows I find Dr. Wong’s to be very insightful and engaging. I love how mental health is touched upon in all episodes as it shows how we all struggle and are affected by it. I learn something from each show and would highly recommend!
A+
Such a great podcast! The episodes are
transformative with relatable examples and tips for overcoming anxiety and mental health. Thanks for sharing Stephanie!