929: Confidence Through Culture With Angela Zeng

Bio Dr. Angela Zeng is the founder and CEO of Karviva Wellness Beverages and co-founder of Fulfill Food & Beverages. Cultural Background Angela is of Chinese descent. Favorite Self Confidence Quote Courage is not the absence of fear, but the decision that something else is more important. Definition of Self Confidence Self-confidence is a quiet trust in your values and the skills you’ve earned, allowing you to act with clarity even when outcomes are uncertain. It’s not loud—it’s steady, teachable, and renewed through disciplined action and lifelong learning. Her Life Before the Discovery of Self Confidence Like many highly educated women, Angela chased perfection: publications, protocols, external validation. As a new immigrant woman in science and business, she often minimized her voice, waited for permission, and believed she had to be flawless before she moved. The “AHA” Moment Angela's turning point came during a painful family mental-health crisis that reminded her: healing requires patience and presence, not perfection. She stopped trying to please everyone and started truly serving. She also overcame the fear of honoring Traditional Eastern Healing Wisdom in a society where many still hesitate to trust other cultures. Angela built Karviva around real needs—gentle, low-sugar nourishment—and leaned into my cross-cultural lens. Her Life After the Discovery of Self Confidence Since then, Angela has led with more courage, set boundaries confidently, and measured success by impact: customers who feel better, employees who grow, and communities we educate. The One Self Confidence Tip for the Listener Collect evidence: keep a “wins” log: data builds belief. Borrow courage: join rooms that stretch you; mentors and peers are force multipliers. Do one brave thing daily: a pitch, a boundary, a request. Confidence compounds. Own your lens: your background is not a detour; it’s your differentiation. Regulate your body: sleep, hydration, and whole foods make courage sustainable. Interview Links Angela's Website Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Youtube Tiktok If you would like to connect with Sheena, here is the following: Connect with me: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tiktok | LinkedIn | YouTube | Website P.S. If you are looking for ways to help women in your company increase their self-confidence to become effective leaders, you can contact me as I hold workshops and talks on this subject. You can contact me here. P.P.S. Order my latest book Bridging the Confidence Gap. Click here to order your copy of the book P.P.P.S. Order my book Wiley, The Tao of Self-Confidence, today. Click here to order your copy of the book. Are you looking for more speaking opportunities? This is your time to be seen. Get your free VISIBILITY Framework ToolKit. Click here to download it today. Want to manifest like a queen? Click here to learn how. "Let’s Build Your Queendom With A.I!" Click here to get on the waiting list.

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929: Confidence Through Culture With Angela Zeng is an episode from The Tao of Self Confidence With Sheena Yap Chan by Sheena Yap Chan.

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This episode was published on Dec 23, 2025.

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