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A first generation Asian American female conquers the internal battles she faced growing up as a minority. A podcast to help others take control of their minds & overcome the insecurities they picked up on this journey called life. Instagram: LilBitofK

Kathryn Meksavanh


    • Nov 8, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 21m AVG DURATION
    • 29 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Self Chats

    Pushing Past Your Triggers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 15:00


    Being triggered can be uncomfortable and each experience is very unique to every individual who may experience this. Discover how to identify and manage your triggers with practical strategies to push past them when you find yourself provoked. #Triggers #Overcomer #SelfChats #Evolve #SelfCare #BestSelf #SelfHelp

    The Black Sheep

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 16:46


    Ever wonder what it really means to be considered the black sheep in your community or family? Tune in for a remarkable episode as Kat shifts our perspective of seeing a black sheep as someone who disrupts the norm and trail blazes the path for others to follow. #Motivation #TrailBlazer #Goals #Focus #Dreamers #KeepGoing #SelfHelp #Purpose #BlackSheep #SelfChats

    During the In Between

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 22:33


    Have you ever had an exciting idea and then find yourself getting discouraged during the process or when things don't go as planned? Tune in as Kat dives into how we can stay motivated and on track with our goals with practical steps during our journey. #Motivation #GoalSetting #Journey #Focus #KnowYourWhy #KeepGoing #SelfHelp #Purpose

    Growing Up Jamaican with Nas Rowe

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 32:27


    Tune in for an engaging and uplifting episode that celebrates the strength and beauty of Nas Rowe. In this heartfelt conversation, Nas shares her experiences of growing up Jamaican and how her unique experiences shaped her identity and helped her become who she is today. #GrowingUpJamiacan #GirlBoss #GoGetter #Jamaica #Evolving #Resilient #SelfChats

    Breaking Free from the Familiar

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 23:15


    Have you ever felt stuck in the same old habits and thought patterns, like a record skipping on repeat? They can be like invisible barriers, keeping you from the life you truly desire. In this captivating episode, Kat reveals practical tools to dismantle some of those barriers to confidently progress toward your goals. #Freedom #BreakingFromTheFamiliar #Unlearning #Evolve #GoalSetting #NewMindset #BestLife #SelfAware

    Growing Up Haitian with Greg Maurice

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2024 19:06


    Kat had the incredible opportunity to sit down with a trailblazing innovator who founded Zaka, a platform for 1st & 2nd generation immigrants dedicated to empowering them to gain the professional blueprint to advance in their careers. In this episode, we explore the journey of what it was like for Greg growing up Haitian and how it played a role in his success today!For more information on Zaka, please visit their website at www.zakaconnect.com

    Self Talks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 14:13


    We kick off season 5 by diving into the power of self-talk and how your inner dialogue is vital to your mental health. Tune in as Kat unpacks the importance of a positive inner dialogue and the impact of having a thought life that works for you and not against you!

    Navigating Through Imposter Syndrome

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2023 18:30


    Episode 6 breaks down how to push past the voices and thoughts that try to talk you out of the experiences and success that you worked so diligently to get to. Kat gives insight on practical tools she used to overcome her imposter syndrome. #Evolve #ImposterSyndrome #LifeHacks #Empowerment #MentalHealth

    Check on Your People!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 21:08


    In this episode, we explore the intricate journey of navigating through grief and overcoming tough times. Kat delves into the profound impact of being there for someone during their darkest moments and how this simple act can serve as a guiding light amidst the shadows.

    My Professional Journey as a First Generation Laotian American

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2023 2:01


    Click on the link below to tune into an interview Kat had with Zaka Connect to discuss her journey of taking risks, stepping out of her comfort zone & what she did to accelerate her success in her professional career. Click here.. https://spotify.link/gsufVVLD1Db

    Traditions! Traditions! Traditions!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2023 39:53


    On this episode, Kat discusses with her guests the traditions of #Laotian, #Nigerian, #Creole, and #American cultures. They dive into the traditions they want to keep for generations to come and what not to take with them.

    Environment is Everything!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2023 28:37


    Episode 2 discusses the importance of being in the right environments when you are transitioning from the old you to the new you.

    Breaking Out of Comfort Zones

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 25:34


    Breaking out of your comfort zone to go after the life of your dreams requires you to step into the unknown which can be scary at times. Kat provides insight on the tools to help you take that leap towards the life you desire.

    #StopAsianHate

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 17:58


    Kathryn reflects on the recent hate crimes against the Asian community. This episode is focused on her Asian brothers and sisters who have encountered racism; and although she may be at a loss for words of finding an ultimate solution, she gives her insight on how we can work together by changing the narrative of how Asians are perceived in America. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Faith over Fear

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2021 16:53


    Kathryn kicks off Season 3 strategizing concepts & practical ways to take authority over the thoughts that try to prevent you from your reaching your goals. Episode available on YouTube. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Ratchet To Righteous

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 18:28


    In this season finale, Kathryn invites her best friend Heather Sowa to discuss their journey from working in the night clubs to finding Jesus. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Waiting For What You Want

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 17:40


    During a time where we wait for outside to safely open back up, Kathryn discusses the importance of waiting and different scenarios of what to do while you wait for what you want. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Black Lives Matter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2020 26:08


    In this episode, Kathryn has a conversation with Temesghen Starr, author of “You are Not Smaller than the Room” about racism, change and the current situation of this world. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Reflections of a Gemini

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2020 16:41


    Help Kathryn celebrate her birthday by grabbing your favorite drink for this episode as she reflects on the victories & lessons in the first half of 2020. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Letting it all out!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2020 17:01


    In this episode, Kathryn acknowledges the importance of Mental Health Awareness month and Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Xenophobia against Asians

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2020 23:45


    With the world in a pandemic and trying to adjust to the new normal, Kat brings to light the increase of hate crimes against Asian Americans because of Covid-19. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Sibling Rivalry

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 38:08


    Kathryn Meksavanh kicks off season 2 with her brother as her co-host/guest. In this episode they discuss their goals, friendships, finances and of course they couldn’t stop themselves from debating their perspective on life! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Out With The Old, In With The New

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2019 20:59


    In the season finale of season 1, Kathryn brings on one of her best friends Satara as a special guest discussing what they are letting go of in 2019 and what goals they plan to crush in 2020! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Control, Control, Control!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2019 22:30


    The holiday season is here and Kathryn discuses her experience being home for the holidays with her head in the clouds or maybe in space. Find out what she has been cognizant about in this episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Why Do They Have To Be So Strict?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 18:01


    You ever wonder the reason behind why you weren’t allowed to do certain things growing up and thought to yourself... “Are they trying to ruin my life?” Or “I can’t wait to grow up?” In this episode, Kathryn Meksavanh talks about the pros and cons of having strict parents. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Interracial Dating

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2019 16:40


    Bringing someone home outside your race can be challenging. In this episode, Kat discusses how to navigate through it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    In My Feelings

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2019 21:25


    Have you ever moved to a new city or state away from your family & had a tough time adapting & getting settled? Kat takes you through her struggle of not feeling at “home” & trying to find ways to overcome her situation. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Living & Not Existing

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2019 17:57


    In this episode, we discuss the steps to take to live your best life & what to avoid during the journey. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Growing up Asian

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2019 21:14


    In the first episode of Self Chats, we get to know a little bit about who Kat Meksavanh is and what her experience was like growing up as an Asian American. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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