Honest and infused with gentle love, this podcast explores the entrepreneurial journey and challenges for women of color and children of immigrants with Certified Life Coach Shirley Huang. From mindset shifts and emotional resilience to nervous system recalibration and financial flow, Shirley explores what it truly means to step out of the survival mode to thrive as an Asian woman. Expect conversations blending practical wisdom with a soulful, spiritual touch on topics like personal development, social justice, and the art of making your life, work, and relationships feel as good as they look. What’s New: https://linktr.ee/daringliving
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Nov 14, 2026 · 20:00
For most of my life, I didn’t know how to answer the question “where do you belong?” Growing up between Taiwan and Canada, I always felt somewhere in between. Not quite Western…
Nov 7, 2026 · 20:37
I have a confession to make. Even as a life coach, I don't have my life all figured out. For a while, I've been hiding parts of myself that I didn't want others to see. My…
Oct 31, 2026 · 20:57
What if just 15 minutes every morning could completely change the way you think, feel, and show up in your life? In this episode, I share a simple morning practice that has…
Oct 25, 2026 · 10:52
What if the secret to stopping binge eating has NOTHING to do with food, willpower, or self-control? In this episode, I share why traditional habit hacks often don't work, the…
Jul 26, 2026 · 18:34
You can't always change your environment or avoid difficult people. So how do you regulate your nervous system when changing your circumstances isn't an option? I share two…
Jul 19, 2026 · 13:08
As a life coach of over 6 years, I share how I think about the difference between healing and becoming, why therapy and life coaching aren't actually in conflict with each other,…
Jun 20, 2026 · 11:25
If you've spent years trying to heal, grow, and become a better version of yourself, but still feel like something isn't clicking, today's conversation is for you. I break down 3…
Jun 10, 2026 · 23:26
If you have an ADHD or neurodivergent brain, the problem may NOT be because you're not resting enough. There's a reason why you're constantly feeling tired, overstimulated, or…
Apr 18, 2026 · 17:02
If you’re a creative who knows you’re meant to create but keeps escaping your own creative work, this episode is for you. I share why hard discipline no longer works, how your…
Mar 8, 2026 · 1:01:59
Access workshop HERE in video format. DIVE DEEPER: Work with Shirley Book Discovery Session FREE Somatic Meditation: Heal & Move On From Your Past Masterclass: How to Build…
Mar 1, 2026 · 25:27
Hello friends, I'm back! In this episode, I’m sharing what I’m doing business differently after a full year of detoxing myself from internalized capitalism and truly resting. I…
Feb 22, 2025 · 46:11
This conversation with Lazou, music artist and podcaster, dives into the nuances of our Asian upbringing and how we can use our unique experiences and life events to carve out…
Jan 18, 2025 · 25:38
I had a challenging start to the new year. With my sickness and going through an existential crisis, I've been feeling quite uncertain for this new year. Yet, I'm approaching it…
Dec 28, 2024 · 41:31
I chatted with Wanda, an astrologer and yoga teacher from Northern Philippines, and dived deep into the world of karmic astrology. We explore how your natal chart can reveal…
Dec 13, 2024 · 23:24
Sit down with me as I share my personal life update while settling in Taiwan and reflecting on the insights I’ve gained during this transition. I talk about the grounding and…
Nov 29, 2024 · 47:07
What a soulful conversation! This week I chat with Isabel about her journey as a Filipina American creative and how to create an authentic soulful brand. Isabel shared insights…
Nov 22, 2024 · 12:10
As I'm preparing to open up my birthday sale this weekend Nov 23, I'm feeling called to speak about feeling abundant in however you plan to use your money this black friday…
Nov 15, 2024 · 54:09
Using intuition to make powerful choices—this week, I sit down with transformative spiritual coach Divvya Alvares. We dive into the role of intuition as an inner compass, the…
Nov 5, 2024 · 31:52
I’m taking you behind the scenes when I was feeling inadequate and unworthy around making money. I share the steps that I took myself through to understand my wound, befriend it…
Oct 29, 2024 · 45:08
Do you ever feel the need to constantly work hard, tie your value to productivity, and yet somehow feel that success is always out of reach? In this episode, I explore three…
Oct 18, 2024 · 12:43
Learn 4 simple and effective ways I use to help people step out of mid-panic attack waves! Anxiety often stems from an overactivation in one part of your brain, so the goal is to…
Oct 11, 2024 · 32:49
Are you making things harder than it needs to be? This week, I explore the belief that many of us hold, especially in Asian culture and immigrant upbringings: that for something…
Oct 4, 2024 · 24:52
Today, I discuss the challenges of having difficult conversations with the people we love. It’s never easy to bring up tough topics, and often we either avoid them out of fear or…
Sep 30, 2024 · 18:37
Pushing yourself to take action will lead to self sabotage and burning out. Instead, I’ve found that healing through your resistance has been so much more helpful every time. DM…
Sep 20, 2024 · 25:11
As a neurodivergent creative, it’s easy to fall into a funk when life throws you off track and your mindset isn’t where it needs to be. This week, I’m sharing practical tips to…
Sep 6, 2024 · 46:18
If you’re always putting off your most important tasks, obsessing over perfection, and holding back from fully putting yourself out there as an artist/ creative/ entrepreneur,…
Aug 30, 2024 · 40:04
Ever feel like your parent is pushing your buttons? I get it—I used to feel exactly the same way with my mom. In this episode, I’m spilling the tea on how I turned an…
Aug 23, 2024 · 25:06
Last week I FELT the 8/8 Lions Gate Portal. It was intense. I saw all the ways of how I’m not in the right energy and how I’m not showing up to receive the abundance that’s…
Aug 15, 2024 · 29:04
I’ve been embracing a new way of living lately - the LUSH lifestyle. One that’s filled with so much more flow, ease, abundance, and aliveness. Embracing this kind of life where…
Aug 2, 2024 · 1:00:01
How do you create content that truly lights you up? For this week’s episode, I take you behind the scenes of a live coaching session I had with one of my clients and friend, Dina…
Jul 19, 2024 · 23:22
Are you afraid to be disappointed, so you dare not to believe in the first place? Honestly, this is such a crappy place to be in… when you want something to happen, but you also…
Jul 5, 2024 · 20:09
Discover how to turn past wounds/ pain into future successes. I share with you a story of how I helped my client heal and work through a “failed” launch. This experience left her…
Jun 28, 2024 · 30:00
Feeling uninspired and can’t find the motivation to work? No, pushing yourself to work harder and be more productive is not going to help. Instead, I share how to bring back more…
Jun 21, 2024 · 38:02
Feeling lost and stuck in your career? I chat with my client, Grace, on how she managed through an uncertain period figuring out what to do next in her career. We talked about…
Jun 14, 2024 · 31:35
What’s one habit you want to quit, but you can never seem to do so? In this episode, I share my personal binging behavior journey with watching dramas and how it has affected my…
Jun 10, 2024 · 33:51
Cultivating presence is an art and such a powerful skill to have. Especially in a society today where everything is go go go. In this episode, I share how staying present can…
May 31, 2024 · 38:02
I share with you the obstacles and mindset blocks I had to overcome to build my own online practice as a life coach. Listen to see how you can apply these shifts into your life…
May 27, 2024 · 23:14
I talk about tactfully tapping into a different reality almost immediately, how women are always “getting ready” for something instead of living in the NOW, and how to create…
May 2, 2024 · 37:59
Let's talk about self-sabotage, understanding your internal chatter, and why forceful disipline and self-shaming simply cannot create long term, sustainable success. ENDEARING is…
Apr 8, 2024 · 28:51
Learn how to raise the quality of your relationships to bring in more love, ease, and connection. Sign up for FREE 5-Days to Transform Your Relationship Challenge:…
Apr 1, 2024 · 19:56
Being detached doesn’t mean you don’t care. You can care so much for your partner/ parent/ client, from a detached place. Sign up to join 5-Days to Transform Your Relationship…
Mar 23, 2024 · 20:31
You can probably see exactly how you’re sabotaging your career/ business, but you can’t seem to break out of that cycle. Because it’s never about the behavior. There’s internal…
Mar 15, 2024 · 28:43
Ever feel like you’re holding yourself back from really putting yourself out there with your work or business? This episode is all about mustering up the courage to take those…
Mar 8, 2024 · 31:57
Ready for some tough love? I’ve prepared some important questions for you to really reflect on your current progress with your goal so far this year. Continue Reading The post…
Mar 2, 2024 · 54:16
Does true love exist? I chat with my client, content creator/ influencer superstar, Clara Dao on how she manifested the love of her life and became an energetic match for what…
Feb 23, 2024 · 19:52
Let’s talk about what to do and how to think when you feel your content is “not good enough” to hit publish. I help you uncover the deeper rooted fears underneath this struggle,…
Feb 11, 2024 · 22:41
Instead of trying to be consistent in your habits and in posting content… here’s a different way to approach consistency. In this episode, I talk about why some for us give up on…
Jan 21, 2024 · 15:01
Often, SMART goals just don’t work for creative, multi-passionate people. It’s to rigid, external focused, and don’t actually address what’s ACTUALLY required for you to have and…
Jan 13, 2024 · 12:44
New year pressure and overwhelm is real. Here are my thoughts on how to get back into more grounded and focused energy. Continue Reading The post 132 – New Year Overwhelm…
Dec 23, 2023 · 33:49
Discover how Human Design can be a guide to better understand yourself and support your personal growth and development. I sit down with expert Leah Cino to unpack the key…
Dec 9, 2023 · 33:02
Join me and Clara Nah (@shredthatcheese) on this IG Live as we discuss why stagnancy at the desk is often a result of fight/ flight response, how to complete the stress cycle,…
Nov 29, 2023 · 2:57
Learn more and sign up here: Becoming-workshop.com Continue Reading The post Build a life that makes you come ALIVE (Free Workshop) appeared first on Daring Living . DIVE DEEPER:…
Nov 18, 2023 · 37:47
Nature can show you so much about your life. In podcast episode, I introduce 5 elements of nature and helps you connect and apply their wisdoms into your daily life. 🔥FIRE…
Nov 10, 2023 · 21:56
Your presence means something in the family. In this epsiode, I’m addressing the “Bruno’s” & black sheep of the family. You hold so much value and space here. Please give it a…
Nov 3, 2023 · 51:00
Tough conversations can help us lean in deeper. Speaking coach and talkshow host, Rae, shares about how to use our voice to speak up in tough conversations with our loved ones.…
Oct 27, 2023 · 27:16
Before trying to change your thought, first ask yourself: Who am I BEING right now that’s thinking this thought? In this episode, titled “How to Change Your Identity,” I dive…
Oct 20, 2023 · 12:37
Changing this one thing will help you play bigger in your life. Continue Reading The post 125 – How to Play Bigger in Your Life appeared first on Daring Living . DIVE DEEPER:…
Oct 13, 2023 · 1:11:18
During an IG Live, Cindy and I discuss many common struggles & challenges of Asian women as we pursue the unconventional career path, feeling guilty/ having a hard time putting…
Oct 6, 2023 · 20:52
In this episode, I help you start understanding how you relate with money from a somatic and visual perspective. Only when you’ve gotten clear of your current relationship with…
Sep 29, 2023 · 31:25
When you’re resting, you’re actually still “doing” in so many ways. In a capitalistic society where we were programmed to produce all the time, resting can honestly feel so hard.…
Sep 22, 2023 · 32:27
If you’re afraid of something right now, congratulations. This means you’re wanting to create a different outcome in your life… and along the way, there just happens to be fear.…
Sep 8, 2023 · 28:17
Scarcity thinking can show up in sneaky ways… from not having enough time, to trying to “get the most” out of our investments, to feeling behind in life. When we look at our life…
Sep 1, 2023 · 12:23
A live coaching snippet where I took my client, Thibi through the steps to processing emotions in the body. Continue Reading The post Live Coaching: Processing Emotions in the…
Sep 1, 2023 · 20:07
I created a very simple, step-by-step practical process to help you practice connecting with your emotions and processing them in your body. I Continue Reading The post 119 – How…
Aug 25, 2023 · 28:03
How often have we been told that feelings aren’t productive? AND yet, your emotions literally drive your actions and your life results. In this episode, I talk about what…
Aug 18, 2023 · 27:11
We grew up in a society today that glorifies logical thinking, planning, and climbing up the ladder to reach milestones after milestones. We were taught to ignore our feelings,…
Jul 21, 2023 · 24:34
As creative entrepreneurs, we often feel the pressure to keep those creative juices flowing, but let’s be real – sometimes we hit those roadblocks where ideas just won’t budge.…
Jul 14, 2023 · 50:25
In this episode of Daring Living, join us as we delve into the world of fitness, self-care, and personal development. Our guest, Clara Nah, shares her incredible insights and…
Jul 8, 2023 · 34:36
Welcome to another exciting episode of Daring Living! This week, I have something special in store for you. Join us as I take you inside our vibrant and empowering Facebook…
Jun 30, 2023 · 20:22
Welcome to the latest episode of the Daring Living Podcast! In this sneak peek, I’m sharing a conversation from our private coaching portal at Daring Living. Every month, I have…
Jun 24, 2023 · 15:58
Join Social Summer here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/daringlivingsocialsummer. Social Summer is a two-week challenge designed to help you expand your social circle and…
Jun 23, 2023 · 17:28
Imagine creating a thriving community that not only generates income but also leaves a lasting impact. Picture a network of passionate individuals, an engaged audience,…
Jun 16, 2023 · 41:07
This week, we’re talking all about how to use your voice and presenting yourself in a powerful and authentic way. In this episode, Cheryl shares her expertise in helping…
May 26, 2023 · 22:32
I’m excited to dive into a topic that many of us can relate to—finding belief in ourselves. Whether you’re on an entrepreneurship journey, striving for financial growth, seeking…
May 19, 2023 · 56:31
Welcome to this week’s episode of our podcast! In this episode, we have something special for you: an insightful conversation on “How to Overcome Social Anxiety” that I had with…
May 12, 2023 · 29:25
This week’s episode is all about unlocking the secrets to creating more time for the things that truly light you up. We’ll dive into practical strategies to ensure you have ample…
May 5, 2023 · 22:45
Do you feel like you’re always either working too hard or feeling too lazy? It can be tough to find a good balance between the two. In this podcast episode, I am going to talk…
Apr 28, 2023 · 27:01
As an immigrant and someone from an Asian culture, I was taught to push through and force discipline onto myself in order to achieve success. While this approach worked for a…
Apr 21, 2023 · 24:00
Are you achieving your goals but still struggling with periods of darkness and depression? As a life coach, I see a lot of people around me talking about achieving their goals…
Apr 14, 2023 · 35:33
In this podcast, I discuss feeling exploited and taken advantage of and offer insights to live a more empowered life. Growing up in a cautious environment, I learned to fear…
Mar 23, 2023 · 24:54
I dive deeper on how to actually leverage the power of FOCUS to deliberately create what you want… and how you might accidently be creating what you DON’T want. Continue Reading…
Feb 10, 2023 · 11:46
Are you thinking you should be further along by now? If you can’t stop judging your process and compare where you are with others, this is the episode for you. Continue Reading…
Jan 27, 2023 · 20:44
When the next level arrives, we can push it away in sneaky ways. In this episode, I talk about how to know if you’re resisting abundance from entering your life, and share tips…
Jan 20, 2023 · 28:38
OMG this is a such a big milestone for me. I dreamt of myself recording my 100th episode celebrating myself and sharing my lessons… that has become my reality today. I share key…
Jan 13, 2023 · 24:26
I spoke with Diane about changing long term freezing response at work. Continue Reading The post 99 – Shifting Out of Trauma Response with Diane Torres appeared first on Daring…
Jan 8, 2023 · 26:38
I share my theme for the new year and what it means for me to be “coming home” Continue Reading The post 98 – New Year Intention and Coming Home appeared first on Daring Living .…
Dec 22, 2022 · 33:14
Natalia and I talk about how to step out of our own “should” rules that’s keeping us living frustrated and unfulfilled. Sign up for Power of One here:…
Dec 16, 2022 · 3:22
Grab your tickets here: https://linktr.ee/daringliving Continue Reading The post The Power of One appeared first on Daring Living . DIVE DEEPER: Work with Shirley Book Discovery…
Dec 13, 2022 · 20:03
Natalia and I talk about how to cut through all the confusion/ unhelpful beliefs to the core of the issue, with this one powerful question alone. Natalia is a relationship coach…
Dec 9, 2022 · 13:51
This is so much more than just positive affirmation. Let’s get nerdy and practical about mindset work. Tune in to hear more. Continue Reading The post 95 – How to Actually…
Dec 1, 2022 · 19:08
Looking for professional guidance for you mental/ emotional life? I discuss the nuance differences between life coaching and therapy/ counseling. And talk about picking the right…
Nov 24, 2022 · 19:17
Feeling stressed when thinking about your goals? If that’s you, I want to offer a different way to assess and measure your goals. Continue Reading The post 93 – A different…
Nov 17, 2022 · 43:41
Thriving doesn’t mean life is always amazing and you are problem-free. My friend and client, Dan, shares how he is thriving and what that actually looks like in a very realistic…
Nov 10, 2022 · 20:11
Sometimes it’s great to be open to others’ feedback and opinions. Other times, this is called – letting them step over you with no boundaries. Knowing when and how to set proper…
Nov 3, 2022 · 44:26
Tune in as Dina shares her insights and story pivoting in her business and life… to live the kind of lifestyle she deeply desires to have as an entrepreneur. Follow Dina on…
Oct 20, 2022 · 15:26
Your self-doubt has a lot to show you. But when we are judging ourselves for feeling this way and thinking there’s something wrong with this emotion, then we stop seeking the…
Oct 13, 2022 · 56:28
What does it look like to pursue a path less travelled? This is a candid conversation with my client, Brittany who shares her journey (and all of the ups and downs in between) as…
Sep 29, 2022 · 19:02
Do you rely on willpower to keep going? Are you thinking you should be dissatisfied with where you are? I talk about growing from self-punishment and how this is making your…
Sep 22, 2022 · 30:50
There’s nothing wrong with your addiction. There’s actually so much meaning here for you to learn from. In this episode, I talk about un-shaming your addiction and practical…
Sep 15, 2022 · 28:03
Lots of people see themselves as not enough and not having enough even when they are millionaires. Because it’s never about your circumstances. Experiencing enoughness & feeling…
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