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#036- What a journey it’s been! Just 2 years ago, I launched the Yes I Kan Podcast with the intention that it would be a platform to empower and inspire others to see their greatest superpower- their authenticity. It has become so much more than that- and it has been so humbling to see what was created. However as my work is now moving in a different direction, after much contemplation, I have made the tough decision to close the curtains on the Yes I Kan Podcast. In my last episode of this podcast, I wanted to pass on my top 10 lessons from my podcast journey and hope that it will inspire you one more time to see how powerful you truly are when you allow yourself to be fully seen and heard. I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing so many incredible people and have grown exponentially in this journey. I hope it has helped you grow on your journey too. Thank you for being on this journey with me- I’m so incredibly grateful! This isn’t good-bye, just simply see you later. Keep being fully, unapologetically, authentically YOU! Executive Producers: Paul Kan, Chelsea Lin, JoySauce Subscribe, Rate & Review! I would love it if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating and review. This will encourage others to listen and to grow our impact and community. To subscribe, rate and review the podcast on iTunes, visit: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yes-i-kan/id1539162160

#035- For many Asian Americans, especially those whose parents were the first to immigrate to the West, there’s an immense pressure and expectation to succeed. When the odds are stacked against us, there’s an expectation that we need to figure out a way to win anyways. And if we fail- the shame can be suffocating and crippling- following us around into every step we take moving forward.Today, I talk about re-defining failure and explore the question “what if we had permission to fail?” Who are we without achievements and accolades? And what could be possible for us if what we did or didn’t do could be separate from our wholeness, worthiness, and enough-ness? Executive Producers: Paul Kan, Chelsea Lin, JoySauceSubscribe, Rate & Review! I would love it if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating and review. This will encourage others to listen and to grow our impact and community. To subscribe, rate and review the podcast on iTunes, visit: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yes-i-kan/id1539162160

#034- How often do we wait for permission or feel the need to ask for permission from others to be our authentic self? Today, I share my thoughts and my journey on the fears I’ve had with allowing myself to be fully seen and navigating through a world that sometimes isn’t kind to someone unconventional. For too long, we’ve given too much power to others to determine the validity of our experience- are you ready to take it back? Executive Producers: Paul Kan, Chelsea Lin, JoySauceSubscribe, Rate & Review! I would love it if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating and review. This will encourage others to listen and to grow our impact and community. To subscribe, rate and review the podcast on iTunes, visit: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yes-i-kan/id1539162160

#33- In our time together, my wife and I have been through many big life changes and transitions. Some of them were sudden and unexpected while others were more gradual and planned. But one thing that remains the same is that each new chapter pushed us to come face to face with the fundamental question of “who are we really?” amidst new responsibilities, roles, and changes. Today, my wife and I discuss how we’ve navigated through moving to new countries, career changes, and lately becoming a parents and what we’ve learned to embrace our new circumstances without losing who we are.Follow my amazing wife's instagram here- https://www.instagram.com/uevuekan/Executive Producers: Paul Kan, Chelsea Lin, JoySauceSubscribe, Rate & Review! I would love it if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating and review. This will encourage others to listen and to grow our impact and community. To subscribe, rate and review the podcast on iTunes, visit: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yes-i-kan/id1539162160

#032- Today’s episode is my favorite yet as it is a first time BTS conversation with my wife, Ue Kan, about our journey so far as a Entrepreneur couple and family. We share our crazy stories and ups and downs with what it has taken for us to both follow our dreams and the reality behind the scenes that isn’t often talked about. We hope this conversation will inspire and empower you to see that it is possible to create a family vision that is big enough for each partner’s dreams!Executive Producers: Paul Kan, Chelsea Lin, JoySauceSubscribe, Rate & Review! I would love it if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating and review. This will encourage others to listen and to grow our impact and community. To subscribe, rate and review the podcast on iTunes, visit: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yes-i-kan/id1539162160

#031- If you’re ever in a place where you’re questioning whether or not you’re on the right path, whether or not this will work out for you, or whether or not it will ever get better- this is my message just for you today.Executive Producers: Paul Kan, Chelsea Lin, JoySauceSubscribe, Rate & Review! I would love it if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating and review. This will encourage others to listen and to grow our impact and community. To subscribe, rate and review the podcast on iTunes, visit: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yes-i-kan/id1539162160

#030- When we’ve been going down a path for so long- whether it’s our career or relationships, it becomes difficult to leave and pursue something or someone else- even if our heart tells us it’s where we need to go. So how can we find the courage and trust to take a leap of faith- especially when there’s no visible net beneath us? Do you want to look back with “would-have, could-have, should-have” or do you want to at least say “I’m proud I went for it”? Today, we have a conversation with Jessa who had a successful career in Neurosurgery with a Masters in Medical Science for a decade before waking up one day after a tragic loss realizing that she simply wasn’t living. We discuss how to trust the process when there’s no certainty, the importance of getting to deeply know yourself, and what it takes to navigate the ocean of unknown to your purpose. To find out more about Jessa, visit her website at www.divineheartdynasty.comExecutive Producers: Paul Kan, Chelsea Lin, JoySauceSubscribe, Rate & Review! I would love it if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating and review. This will encourage others to listen and to grow our impact and community. To subscribe, rate and review the podcast on iTunes, visit: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yes-i-kan/id1539162160

#029- We live in a culture where sharing publicly is encouraged if not revered. In turn, it’s created a reality where the need to seek validation and approval is amplified on a much larger scale in this age of social media. Today, I discuss the dangers of sharing too early, why it’s important to guard our progress in the journey of change and how we can start protecting the things most dear to us- our vision and dreams. Executive Producers: Paul Kan, Chelsea Lin, JoySauceSubscribe, Rate & Review! I would love it if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating and review. This will encourage others to listen and to grow our impact and community. To subscribe, rate and review the podcast on iTunes, visit: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yes-i-kan/id1539162160

#028- What can be possible for you if there is no such thing as too late? Today, we have a conversation with Raquel Borras where she shares her story of how she found the courage to leave a relationship where she couldn’t be her authentic self and go down a journey of discovering who she truly was. We discuss the compass we can use to move past fear, why it is never too late to start finding your purpose, and how you can shift the way you live your life to create more impact. To find out more about Raquel Borras, visit her Youtube Channel at https://youtube.com/channel/UCU10_pLGmlT_5XECXFdw8DgExecutive Producers: Paul Kan, Chelsea Lin, JoySauceSubscribe, Rate & Review! I would love it if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating and review. This will encourage others to listen and to grow our impact and community. To subscribe, rate and review the podcast on iTunes, visit: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yes-i-kan/id1539162160

#027- One of the things I remember most from my childhood was being told to be quiet and to keep my voice to myself. What I didn’t realize until much later in life is how much our voice affects every facet of our lives. Today, I explore the consequences of hiding away and not trusting our authentic voice, why it’s so important to practice using it, and how we can re-activate our voice along with our inner power.Executive Producers: Paul Kan, Chelsea Lin, JoySauceSubscribe, Rate & Review! I would love it if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating and review. This will encourage others to listen and to grow our impact and community. To subscribe, rate and review the podcast on iTunes, visit: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yes-i-kan/id1539162160

#026- Death is an incredibly difficult subject for most and is one that is not easy to talk or think about. We often stay focused on the present or reminisce on the past but how often do we take the time to reflect on what matters the most at the end of our lives? What we worry about today, will it be what is most important when we evaluate our lives as a whole? Today, I had a powerful conversation with Dr Kathy Zhang, a Doctor in palliative care who works alongside death everyday. In her journey, she’s learned powerful lessons that can change the way we live our lives and our viewpoint for what it means to create life worth living. We talk about the most frequent regrets she hears from her patients, how to walk the fine line of living in fear of death and having it motivate us, and how we create an extraordinary life by living with the end in mind. To find out more about Dr Kathy Zhang, visit Instagram.com/purposefilterExecutive Producers: Paul Kan, Chelsea Lin, JoySauceSubscribe, Rate & Review! I would love it if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating and review. This will encourage others to listen and to grow our impact and community. To subscribe, rate and review the podcast on iTunes, visit: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yes-i-kan/id1539162160

#025- Growing up, I was always told to keep things to myself, to not share or say too much and to stay silent about anything that wasn’t considered honorable and respectable. As I toggled back and forth between Asian values in my home and western values outside of my home, I realized that there was a common ground that existed between the two- the prevalent and strong presence of shame. Today, I have a powerful conversation with Nancy Barrows as she shares how she broke through the shame of being a sexual abuse survivor and turned her pain into her purpose. We discuss why shame robs us of deep connection, how we can compassionate spaces for people around us to open up and how to break the cycle of shame in our lives especially around taboo topics like sex. To find out more about Nancy, visit her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancybarrows/Executive Producers: Paul Kan, Chelsea Lin, JoySauceSubscribe, Rate & Review! I would love it if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating and review. This will encourage others to listen and to grow our impact and community. To subscribe, rate and review the podcast on iTunes, visit: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yes-i-kan/id1539162160

#024- Finding love is one of the - if not- the MOST sought after life milestone. I was reflecting on this the other day that while we are in a culture that celebrates making money and financial success- there are very few shows on “making more money” vs THOUSANDS of shows that are all about finding love. This hit me when I was watching a matchmaking show that was filled with many successful singles that had every life achievement you could imagine- yet- they felt empty without someone they loved to spend it with. While we are in constant pursuit to find love- what we often glaze over is who we are being that factors into finding or repelling love. What if the key to finding the one first started with finding… ourselves? In today’s episode, we explore why it’s crucial to work on ourselves in pursuit of love, what may be in the way of you finding the one, and how to manifest the love of your dreams. To find out more about Allana, visit www.allanapratt.comExecutive Producers: Paul Kan, Chelsea Lin, JoySauceSubscribe, Rate & Review! I would love it if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating and review. This will encourage others to listen and to grow our impact and community. To subscribe, rate and review the podcast on iTunes, visit: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yes-i-kan/id1539162160

#023- We have all heard the term- when life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. But in reality, when life throws multiple lemons at you,  it can be more difficult to handle than we predict. So how can we get back up, pivot, and rise up to this challenge? In today’s episode, Chantel shares her story of how her life changed drastically when she was diagnosed with MS and how she overcame her challenges to not only persevere but continue to pursue her dreams. She shares her greatest lessons and most importantly, how the root of everything we do comes first and foremost from prioritizing our health- the ultimate act of self love. To find out more about Chantel, visit www.chantelsoumis.comExecutive Producers: Paul Kan, Chelsea Lin, JoySauceSubscribe, Rate & Review! I would love it if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating and review. This will encourage others to listen and to grow our impact and community. To subscribe, rate and review the podcast on iTunes, visit: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yes-i-kan/id1539162160

#021- Out of everything we aim to create and have in our lives- the core of it all comes from our relationship with ourselves. It is the foundation that we operate from that determines what we create, how we experience our lives every day and the lens in which we see others. Why is it that it tends to also be the relationship we struggle with the most? We often hear about how important it is to “love ourselves”- but what exactly does that mean? What does that look like? Where do you even start if you have be taught to operate from shame, guilt, the need for validation, and needing to prove yourself? In today’s episode, I talk about my journey to learning how to rebuild a relationship with myself, how to start that journey yourself and practical tools you can use to practice rebuilding a healthy, loving, and connected relationship with yourself. Executive Producers: Paul Kan, Chelsea Lin, JoySauceThis episode is sponsored by Sewl Sister- a company that creates hand-sewn, inspirational clothing and products for everyone.  What I love about them is their products embody authenticity- each of their creations is different- when it comes to the designs and fabrics- they can create something that uniquely reflects you  or your loved ones. Their mission is to live in a world with ZERO landfill fabric waste and they source landfill fabrics from around the world and transform them into something beautiful.Go check them out at www.sewlsister.com Subscribe, Rate & Review! I would love it if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating and review. This will encourage others to listen and to grow our impact and community. To subscribe, rate and review the podcast on iTunes, visit: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yes-i-kan/id1539162160

#021- Sometimes we may think to ourselves “How can I possibly make an impact? How can I make a difference when all I have… is me?” What if I told you that is not only more than enough- it is exactly what makes you perfectly qualified. In my conversation with AdaPia today, she uncovers the incredible and unexpected lessons she learned when her speaking video went viral on Goalcast, how to find your authentic path that is in alignment for you, and how forgiving ourselves and letting go of shame can lead us to our personal power.  To find out more about AdaPia, visit www.productiveintuition.comTo access AdaPia's free gift- visit https://www.productiveintuition.com/free-access Executive Producers: Paul Kan, Chelsea Lin, Joy SauceThis episode is sponsored by Sewl Sister- a company that creates hand-sewn, inspirational clothing and products for everyone.  What I love about them is their products embody authenticity- each of their creations is different- when it comes to the designs and fabrics- they can create something that uniquely reflects you  or your loved ones. Their mission is to live in a world with ZERO landfill fabric waste and they source landfill fabrics from around the world and transform them into something beautiful.Go check them out at www.sewlsister.com Subscribe, Rate & Review! I would love it if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating and review. This will encourage others to listen and to grow our impact and community. To subscribe, rate and review the podcast on iTunes, visit: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yes-i-kan/id1539162160

#020. In my personal journey and in my observation of people that have created extraordinary results in their lives, one common factor that I've seen is the willingness to take big risks. It's one thing to see others do it- yet it is so much more terrifying when we are the ones standing on the ledge looking down. Today, we're going to explore the power of risking- why it's a necessary ingredient to creating the life of our dreams , what we can create from it and how we can find it within us to take that leap of faith that can lead to bigger rewards than we can ever imagine. Executive Producers: Paul Kan, Chelsea Lin, Joy Sauce This episode is sponsored by Sewl Sister- a company that creates hand-sewn, inspirational clothing and products for everyone.  What I love about them is their products embody authenticity- each of their creations is different- when it comes to the designs and fabrics- they can create something that uniquely reflects you  or your loved ones. Their mission is to live in a world with ZERO landfill fabric waste and they source landfill fabrics from around the world and transform them into something beautiful.Go check them out at www.sewlsister.com Subscribe, Rate & Review! I would love it if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating and review. This will encourage others to listen and to grow our impact and community. To subscribe, rate and review the podcast on iTunes, visit: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yes-i-kan/id1539162160

#019- It can be incredibly daunting when we first discover our gifts- especially when it's different from what is expected, talked about, and celebrated in the environments that we're in. Just like each Superhero that has that equally shocking and terrifying moment of when they discovered they could shoot webs, shoot laser beams or have superhuman strength- each person has that moment when they discover their superpower- "what is this and what do I do now?". Today, I have a conversation with Deepa Liu about her journey to discovering her superpower of infusing God's higher consciousness with her paintings and coming out of her spiritual closet. We talk about the struggle of not knowing how to share your gifts to the world, the fear of being seen,  and the power of learning how to hear and trust to your inner guidance.  To dive into what it takes to activate and unleash your personal superpower- and what could possibly be available for you when you find the courage to step through the doors that we've been hiding behind. To access Deepa Liu’s free gift, visit: https://deepaliu.com/gift To learn more about Deepa Liu and her work, visit: deepaliu.com Executive Producers: Paul Kan, Chelsea Lin, Joy SauceThis episode is sponsored by Sewl Sister- a company that creates hand-sewn, inspirational clothing and products for everyone.  What I love about them is their products embody authenticity- each of their creations is different- when it comes to the designs and fabrics- they can create something that uniquely reflects you  or your loved ones. Their mission is to live in a world with ZERO landfill fabric waste and they source landfill fabrics from around the world and transform them into something beautiful.Go check them out at www.sewlsister.com Subscribe, Rate & Review! I would love it if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating and review. This will encourage others to listen and to grow our impact and community. To subscribe, rate and review the podcast on iTunes, visit: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yes-i-kan/id1539162160

#018. The question "who are you? " or "who am I?" is probably the most seemingly simple yet complex question that we have been tasked to answer in our lifetime. Today, we're going to explore the layers to that question together and look at different pathways to discover our answer.Executive Producers: Paul Kan, Chelsea Lin, Joy SauceThis episode is sponsored by Sewl Sister- a company that creates hand-sewn, inspirational clothing and products for everyone.  What I love about them is their products embody authenticity- each of their creations is different- when it comes to the designs and fabrics- they can create something that uniquely reflects you  or your loved ones. Their mission is to live in a world with ZERO landfill fabric waste and they source landfill fabrics from around the world and transform them into something beautiful.Go check them out at www.sewlsister.com Subscribe, Rate & Review! I would love it if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating and review. This will encourage others to listen and to grow our impact and community. To subscribe, rate and review the podcast on iTunes, visit: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yes-i-kan/id1539162160

#017- When the very identity that you've had your whole life changes in an instant- it begs the million dollar question of -"who am I now?" Today, I have an amazing conversation with Katherine Johnson, former ten-time national squash champion and US Olympic Committee Athlete of the Year and now  founder of True Self Executive Presence Consulting. Through the lens of her experience as an image consultant and Positive Intelligence Coach, we talk about finding your aligned identity that encompasses who you were, who you now authentically are and who you strive to be. We talk about the different between being who you are and performing your personality. We also talk about how authenticity is not a singular identity but a dynamic range that constantly changes. This conversation will inspire and empower you to find alignment with who you are and how to find your authentic self when your identity changes.  To access Katherine’s free gift, visit: http://bit.ly/TrueSelfGift To learn more about Katherine Johnson and their work, visit: www.trueselfpresence.comThis episode is sponsored by Sewl Sister- a company that creates hand-sewn, inspirational clothing and products for everyone.  What I love about them is their products embody authenticity- each of their creations is different- when it comes to the designs and fabrics- they can create something that uniquely reflects you  or your loved ones. Their mission is to live in a world with ZERO landfill fabric waste and they source landfill fabrics from around the world and transform them into something beautiful.Go check them out at www.sewlsister.com Subscribe, Rate & Review! I would love it if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating and review. This will encourage others to listen and to grow our impact and community. To subscribe, rate and review the podcast on iTunes, visit: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yes-i-kan/id1539162160