Too often, we shrink ourselves to fit expectations instead of embracing who we truly are! In this thought-provoking episode, Candice speaks with John Wang about uncovering the beliefs that keep us trapped and the patterns that sabotage success. With conviction, John highlights why Asians—and anyone silencing their voice—must rise, stand tall, and claim their place in the world. This moving conversation invites you to break free, embrace your truth, and discover the power of showing up as the real you!
Here's what to expect on the podcast:
About John:
John Wang is the host of the Big Asian Energy Show, a motivational speaker, and leadership coach helping Asian professionals break through hidden barriers and unlock their potential.
After discovering that many successful Asians were being overlooked for leadership roles not because of lack of capability, but because of cultural miscommunication and workplace stereotyping, he started doing research that uncovered why most advice like “just speak up more” often fail Asian American employees.
John has been featured on WSJ, CNBC, TEDx, Audible, Amazon, and has clients from Fortune 50 companies like Google, Meta, and Goldman Sachs, blending cultural insight and science-backed strategies to build confidence and visibility. His content on assertiveness and imposter syndrome has reached over 250,000 followers and over 25 million views.
John’s mission is to inspire a new generation to lead with confidence. His book Big Asian Energy, launched May 2025 (Tiny Reparations/Penguin Randomhouse Publishing), offers even more tools to step into your full power.
Connect with John Wang!
Website: https://www.bigasianenergy.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnwangofficial/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johnwangbae
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-wang-b79ba396/?originalSubdomain=ca
Check out John’s book, Big Asian Energy: An Unapologetic Guide for Breaking Barriers to Leadership and Success, on Amazon! https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0DFG2YW9P?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_TDEE1XBSGBJJEJKV8D5T&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_TDEE1XBSGBJJEJKV8D5T&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_TDEE1XBSGBJJEJKV8D5T&bestFormat=true
Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/5M7T0HbKqNpJNuFRt3DUEH
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