Short N' Sweet: A Donut Princess Podcast by DK's Donuts

Today's episode is an absolute gem. I'm joined by the incredible entrepreneurs Sophia and Hawk, who have become like family since the day we met. We're diving deep into our family's history of survival to assimilating in America through hospitality and food. Our conversation explores their roots and the challenges of cultural identity. We reminisce about favorite childhood dishes highlighting the significance of home-cooked meals and the rich tapestry of Asian cuisines in Southern California, as well as their experience creating the first ever Cambodian American wings in Southern California. Join us on this enriching discussion about culture, language, and hospitality and get to know the owners of the most flavorful, innovative and tasty wings that is Shlap Muan.    Visit Shlap Muan at their pop ups in Southern California or at Smorgasburg in Los Angeles every Sunday. Follow their instagram @shlapmuan and give them a follow. These two are some of the most hardworking and genuine people I've gotten to meet in the food industry.  Connect with me: Email: mayly@donutprincessla.com Business Website: www.donutprincessla.com YouTube: Mayly Tao / DONUT PRINCESS LA Instagram: @donutprincessla / @maylytao Facebook: Donut Princess Los Angeles Twitter: Donut Princess LA Tiktok: teochewdaily LinkedIn: Mayly Tao Apple Podcast: Short N' Sweet: A Donut Princess Podcast *Watch the Donut King Film here: thedonutkingfilm.com (also available on Apple TV, Google Play, and Amazon Prime Now)

In this episode, I present Mai from 'Mai Serenity Space.' We go way back, and she's not just a guest; she's family. Today's podcast is about the incredible journey Mai has taken in the world of organizing and decluttering. We kick things off by diving into our own experiences with the law of attraction and how our perspectives have evolved over time. Turns out, there's a powerful connection between decluttering physical spaces and deepening relationships. We share personal stories, like how I met my guest on the street, and she became an integral part of my life. From being patient zero in her own decluttering journey to becoming a professional organizer, her story is truly inspiring. We dig into heartwarming stories of transformation – think finding love after a tough divorce or gaining self-worth through decluttering. If you're wondering about the steps to decluttering, we've got you covered – from assessing your space to the joy of reorganizing. It's not just about physical stuff; it's a journey of self-discovery and acceptance. As we wrap up, I'm grateful for the insights shared and encourage you all to consider how decluttering can bring positive change into your lives. So, stay tuned for more inspiring episodes, and thanks for joining us on this decluttering journey!     Here are the 5 golden nuggets that are considered valuable and insightful, representing guidance or lessons that can be applied to aspects of life, particularly in the context of decluttering one's mind and space to attract positive relationships and clarity!   Clarity and Self-Understanding: Before making any changes, be clear about what you truly want. Understand yourself and your desires. Identify and Release Blockages: Recognize and let go of mental blockages or beliefs that no longer serve you. Replace negative beliefs with new, positive ones to attract what you desire. Become a Receiver: Instead of constantly seeking, create space and be open to receiving what you want. Shift from a mindset of pursuit to one of acceptance. Practice Authenticity: Practice being yourself in various situations. Embrace self-love and praise yourself. Authenticity attracts genuine connections. Believe and Praise Yourself: Cultivate belief in your abilities and the positivity you want to attract. Praise yourself, be easy on yourself, and understand that you are enough as you are. Self-love is the foundation for attracting positive relationships and experiences. Connect with Mai at:   You can check all the details from website https://maiserenityspace.com You can see the recent work from Instagram https://www.instagram.com/maiserenityspace/ Self-Guided Organizing 101 " HOW TO ORGANIZE YOUR HOME & LIFE" Before purchase, You can see what this course is about https://maiserenityspace.teachable.com/admin-app/courses/2065987/curriculum Self-Guided Organizing 101 " HOW TO ORGANIZE YOUR HOME & LIFE" CHECK OUT $111 https://maiserenityspace.teachable.com/courses Mai Serenity Space Shop https://dashboard.teespring.com/stores       Connect with me: Email: mayly@donutprincessla.com Business Website: www.donutprincessla.com YouTube: Mayly Tao / DONUT PRINCESS LA Instagram: @donutprincessla / @maylytao Facebook: Donut Princess Los Angeles Twitter: Donut Princess LA Tiktok: teochewdaily LinkedIn: Mayly Tao Apple Podcast: Short N' Sweet: A Donut Princess Podcast *Help me self-publish my mom's book about her journey to America: https://gofund.me/e2569649 *Watch the Donut King Film here: thedonutkingfilm.com (also available on Apple TV, Google Play, and Amazon Prime Now)

In this episode of my podcast, "Short and Sweet," I had the privilege of having Lauraine Mann who is a psycho-somatic therapist with expertise in psychology and energy healing. Our conversation delved into the fascinating world of somatic therapy, emphasizing the crucial connection between our minds and bodies. Lauraine shared her personal journey and how somatic therapy had a profound impact on her life, allowing her to explore and unlock deeply buried emotions and experiences stored in her body. We also discussed the concept of the inner child, which I personally resonated with, and the strong desire to provide comfort and understanding to our inner child. Lauraine stressed the importance of giving that inner child a voice. The conversation then shifted to a scientific perspective, with a discussion about how animals naturally release trauma through physical responses, while humans often hold onto it due to societal conditioning. We underscored the significance of acknowledging and releasing stored trauma in our bodies. The episode concluded with a message of self-compassion and the potential for healing and personal growth through somatic therapy.   Here are the five golden nuggets of knowledge shared by Lauraine, providing valuable insights into reconnecting with your authentic self and experiencing true aliveness through somatic therapy!   Breathe and Pause: Lauraine emphasizes the importance of taking a moment to breathe before responding to someone's question. This simple practice provides a moment of pause, helping you reconnect with your energy and gain better access to yourself. Play and Find Joy: Rediscovering what brings joy to your system is vital. Whether it's going for a walk, listening to music, or spending time with friends, allowing yourself to play and have fun is essential for personal well-being. Read and Get Lost: Lauraine recommends getting lost in a book or any form of literature that resonates with you. Reading allows you to discover more about yourself through the words and experiences of others. Take Risks: Taking risks is an important aspect of personal growth. It could be having a difficult conversation, trying something new, or even indulging in a treat like eating ice cream. The key is to push past fear because on the other side lies immense pleasure and growth. Seek Help and Self-Permission: Lauraine acknowledges the importance of self-worth and self-permission. It's okay to seek help and show vulnerability, as doing so can lead to valuable self-discovery and personal growth. You can find her at: Email - laurainemann@gmail.com  Website - www.laurainemann.com  Connect with me: Email: mayly@donutprincessla.com Business Website: www.donutprincessla.com YouTube: Mayly Tao / DONUT PRINCESS LA Instagram: @donutprincessla / @maylytao Facebook: Donut Princess Los Angeles Twitter: Donut Princess LA Tiktok: teochewdaily LinkedIn: Mayly Tao Apple Podcast: Short N' Sweet: A Donut Princess Podcast *Help me self-publish my mom's book about her journey to America: https://gofund.me/e2569649 *Watch the Donut King Film here: thedonutkingfilm.com (also available on Apple TV, Google Play, and Amazon Prime Now)

In the world of branding and marketing, Sarah Sambles, a copywriter and coach, passionately helps small business owners, especially those in content-based fields like coaching, writing, and education, define their core message. She excels in crafting narrative-based copy that not only appeals to their audience but also authentically represents who they are. Sarah's journey into coaching and branding began when she realized her knack for marketing while working in a high-tech agency in England. Her love for literature led her to write children's stories, where she identified the struggle many creative authors had with marketing. This realization birthed her career as a branding coach. Sarah emphasizes that branding takes time, breaking it down into an acronym, T.I.M.E., with each letter representing essential aspects of the branding process. She busts myths around overnight success and encourages her clients to find their unique theme, be intentional, build momentum through consistency, and embrace empathy in their messaging. Sarah's approach focuses on helping her clients understand the power of their brand story, reminding them that it's a valuable tool for connecting with their audience and guiding them towards successful decision-making in their business.     Here are the five nuggets of wisdom, shared by Sara Sambles, that offer valuable insights into writing effective emails that people will want to open and engage with!   Consistent Email Sending: Make it a point to send emails regularly. Even if it's not every day, consistency matters. Understand what's holding you back from sending emails and overcome those barriers. Write to One Person: When crafting your emails, envision a single ideal recipient. Understand their needs, struggles, and preferences. Writing as if you're communicating directly with that person can result in more compelling emails. Listen to Your Audience: Pay attention to what your audience is responding to in your previous content. If you're unsure, conduct surveys or ask them questions to better understand their interests and needs. Provide Value: Ensure that your emails offer valuable content. Consider what your audience would find helpful, informative, or motivational. High-quality content will engage your readers. Write the Subject Line Last: Don't start with your email subject line. Write your email first, brainstorm and organize your ideas, and then create a subject line that encapsulates the email's essence. This approach helps prevent writer's block. You can find her at:  https://sarahsambles.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-sambles-65b5748/ https://www.instagram.com/sarahsambleswriter/  https://maylytao--sarah-sambles-coaching.thrivecart.com/six-steps-awesome-content-course/ Connect with me: Email: mayly@donutprincessla.com Business Website: www.donutprincessla.com YouTube: Mayly Tao / DONUT PRINCESS LA Instagram: @donutprincessla / @maylytao Facebook: Donut Princess Los Angeles Twitter: Donut Princess LA Tiktok: teochewdaily LinkedIn: Mayly Tao Apple Podcast: Short N' Sweet: A Donut Princess Podcast *Help me self-publish my mom's book about her journey to America: https://gofund.me/e2569649 *Watch the Donut King Film here: thedonutkingfilm.com (also available on Apple TV, Google Play, and Amazon Prime Now)  

Rosemary Kelly's journey takes us from her early desire to become a nurse, where she showcased her nurturing nature by caring for everyone, even her dog, to her remarkable 18-year career as a dietitian, where she helped people understand the importance of nutrition and its role in health. Later, she ventured into the field of transpersonal psychology, and it was there that she discovered the transformative power of Psych K. Rosemary explains how Psych K taps into the subconscious mind, highlighting the impact of childhood beliefs on our adult lives. She walks us through the Psych K balancing process, emphasizing the importance of integrating these newly balanced beliefs into daily life and taking action to manifest personal growth. Through case studies, Rosemary demonstrates the profound yet often subtle changes that clients experience through Psych K, ultimately helping them become more confident, empowered individuals. She encourages a gentle, unfolding transformation and shares her passion for the blend of science and spirituality in this powerful modality. So, tune in to discover how Psych K shines a light on the subconscious, empowering individuals to unleash their full potential.   Here are the five golden nuggets that are about practical tips and insights aimed at helping listeners improve their well-being and overcome self-limiting beliefs according to Rosemary!   Connect with Nature and Exercise: Spending time in nature and incorporating regular physical activity not only promotes a sense of connection but also enhances mental well-being and helps with better sleep. Taking a daily walk or engaging in exercise can significantly benefit the mind. Set Positive Intentions: Start your day by setting a positive intention. Even on challenging days, use affirmations like "I will do my best in handling this situation." Positive intentions create a more constructive mindset and outlook. Practice Self-Compassion: We tend to be hard on ourselves, but offering self-compassion is a powerful way to nurture the emotional and subconscious mind. Show love and understanding to yourself, as the subconscious mind thrives on compassion and love. Journal for Stress Reduction: Writing out issues that cause stress can help the mind perceive them as external rather than internal. Journaling can alleviate stress and make problems more manageable. Bedtime Affirmations: As you're on the verge of falling asleep, use the hypnotic-like state to make positive suggestions to your subconscious mind. Affirmations such as "I am confident" or "I am worthy" can be remarkably effective in reshaping your beliefs and self-perception.   You can contact her via email: maineforest3@msn.com   Connect with me: Email: mayly@donutprincessla.com Business Website: www.donutprincessla.com YouTube: Mayly Tao / DONUT PRINCESS LA Instagram: @donutprincessla / @maylytao Facebook: Donut Princess Los Angeles Twitter: Donut Princess LA Tiktok: teochewdaily LinkedIn: Mayly Tao Apple Podcast: Short N' Sweet: A Donut Princess Podcast *Help me self-publish my mom's book about her journey to America: https://gofund.me/e2569649 *Watch the Donut King Film here: thedonutkingfilm.com (also available on Apple TV, Google Play, and Amazon Prime Now)  

In this episode, I'm excited to welcome Wamite Muthara as our special guest, the founder of Career Safari, a platform that spotlights and celebrates the diverse career journeys of women who are challenging what it means to be successful. We dive into inspiring career stories and discuss the empowerment of women in various stages of their professional lives. Wamite takes us on a journey through her own career path, sharing how she transitioned from fundraising for nonprofits to the tech sector, and what inspired her to create Career Safari. Our conversation explores the hurdles women often face in their careers, from cultural expectations to gender discrimination. Plus, we introduce NetDo, a supportive community for aspiring entrepreneurs focused on holistic development and collaboration. Wamite of Career Safari encourages women to explore their passions, even while juggling motherhood.    Fice golden nuggets to get started in finding your dream career according to Wamite:   Get Curious About Your Interests: Begin by exploring what genuinely interests you. Identify activities or topics that you're passionate about. You can seek input from friends to pinpoint your strengths and inclinations. Invest Time Each Week: Dedicate a few hours each week to pursue your interests. For example, if you're passionate about baking, spend time trying out new recipes and hosting dinner parties to gather feedback. Start with just a couple of hours a month to get going. Outsource Your Weaknesses: Recognize your strengths and weaknesses. If you're starting a venture or project, don't try to do everything on your own. Outsource tasks that you're not skilled at or don't enjoy. Consider creative solutions, such as bartering skills or forming partnerships with people who compliment your abilities. Build Partnerships: Collaboration is key. Seek out like-minded individuals with skills that complement yours. Utilize platforms like social media and online communities to connect with potential partners. Building a network of supportive collaborators can be invaluable. Focus on Business Development: If you're an entrepreneur or founder, prioritize business development. Concentrate on creating a sustainable business model, efficient fundraising, and optimizing your supply chain. Ensuring that your revenue streams are strong and consistent is essential for long-term success.     Connect with me: Email: mayly@donutprincessla.com Business Website: www.donutprincessla.com YouTube: Mayly Tao / DONUT PRINCESS LA Instagram: @donutprincessla / @maylytao Facebook: Donut Princess Los Angeles Twitter: Donut Princess LA Tiktok: teochewdaily LinkedIn: Mayly Tao Apple Podcast: Short N' Sweet: A Donut Princess Podcast *Help me self-publish my mom's book about her journey to America: https://gofund.me/e2569649 *Watch the Donut King Film here: thedonutkingfilm.com (also available on Apple TV, Google Play, and Amazon Prime Now)  

In today's episode of the podcast, I have Dr. Rhysa Sisco with me. She is a life and business empowerment mentor who has helped hundreds of people transform their lives by resetting their relationship with money, releasing limiting beliefs, and attracting abundance to live a life of alignment and freedom. Our conversation is a captivating journey through the intricacies of the nervous system and its profound impact on our lives. This episode delves into Rhysa's personal childhood experiences, marked by trauma and illness, and how these experiences ultimately led her to a deep understanding of the nervous system's role in our well-being.   Dr. Rhysa's storytelling about her nine-year-old self navigating her mother's cancer diagnosis is both heart-wrenching and inspiring. Her resilience in the face of adversity and her journey to unlock the secrets of the nervous system provide a powerful backdrop for the episode. As Rhysa introduces her color-coded emotional regulation triangle, listeners gain a valuable tool to navigate their own emotions and understand the profound connection between trauma, emotions, and physical health.   The conversation takes an enlightening turn as Dr. Rhysa discusses intergenerational trauma and its far-reaching effects. Her insights into the body's innate response mechanisms, the impact of past traumas, and the importance of regulating the nervous system are nothing short of revolutionary. Listeners will walk away with a newfound appreciation for the body's wisdom and a deeper understanding of how emotional regulation can lead to personal transformation. This podcast episode promises to be a thought-provoking and transformative experience for anyone seeking to unlock the secrets of their own nervous system and break free from the shackles of past traumas.     Here are the golden nuggets from Dr. Rhysa on how to regulate your nervous system:   Identify Your Current State: Understand and identify the state you're in—green, red, yellow, blue, or purple—before building a toolbox of regulation tools that match that state. Have a Toolbox for Each State: Create specific toolboxes for each state (e.g., calmer tools for yellow, more engaging tools for purple) to regulate your nervous system effectively. Practice Tools When Calm: Practice using regulation tools when you're calm, as it's ineffective to introduce new tools when you're dysregulated. Your body craves predictability and safety in those states. Look at What You're Already Doing: Recognize that you're already using tools unknowingly. Tools are sensory-based and can include everyday activities or experiences that signal safety to your nervous system. Tools Don't Have to Take Long: Tools can be quick and simple, taking as little as three seconds, and don't need to be time-consuming. They can be effective in regulating your nervous system in various situations. Connect with Dr. Rhysa:  Link to Regulation Quiz: bit.ly/regulationquiz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/regulatewithrhysa/ Sign up here: https://regulatewithrhysa.systeme.io/moneyblocks?sa=sa010904629242744ba04493f2c856a807f672c597   #ComissionsEarned   Connect with me: Email: mayly@donutprincessla.com Business Website: www.donutprincessla.com YouTube: Mayly Tao / DONUT PRINCESS LA Instagram: @donutprincessla / @maylytao Facebook: Donut Princess Los Angeles Twitter: Donut Princess LA Tiktok: teochewdaily LinkedIn: Mayly Tao Apple Podcast: Short N' Sweet: A Donut Princess Podcast *Help me self-publish my mom's book about her journey to America: https://gofund.me/e2569649 *Watch the Donut King Film here: thedonutkingfilm.com (also available on Apple TV, Google Play, and Amazon Prime Now)  

Abby Borden (Founder, Table Set Go) is a Freelance Event Producer specializing in food & beverage. Her client list has included the Grammys, Elton John AIDS Foundation, Warner Brothers, Amazon Studios, the Dodgers and the James Beard Foundation and she has been the Producer for Regarding Her Food's 10-day Festival, since its inception in 2021. Her goal for every event is that guests are well fed, thoroughly entertained, and still talking about it when they leave.   The daughter of a diplomat, she was fortunate enough to be exposed to different cultures, cuisines, art and design early on.  She especially loves being able to pluck from her travels when curating a menu or designing a space.     Abby is based in Los Angeles and shares a home with her partner Jon, their cats Penelope, Bean, and dog Roscoe - who loves food as much as his Mommy does.  You can find her @tableset_go on Instagram.     Here are the golden nuggets from the conversation about becoming a successful freelancer and maintaining valuable relationships: Value Relationships: Building and maintaining relationships is crucial for success, whether you're a freelancer or in a traditional job. Never burn bridges, and always represent yourself positively because you never know who your next boss or client might be. Networking Pays Off: Networking can lead to unexpected opportunities. The story of how the James Beard Foundation became a client through a chance connection emphasizes the importance of networking and staying open to possibilities. Take Bold Actions: Don't hesitate to take bold actions in your career, even if they seem daunting. Sometimes, making that uncomfortable phone call or sending that email can lead to significant opportunities. Maintain Relationships: Continuously nurture your professional relationships. You never know when you or someone you know might need assistance or collaboration in the future. Specialize: Rather than trying to do everything, focus on your specific strengths and specialties. This helps you stand out in your field and attract clients who value your expertise. Clarity in Specialization: Clearly define your specialization to prospective clients. For example, instead of saying you're a general event planner, specify that you're an event producer specializing in food and beverage. This clarity helps attract the right clients. Passion and Focus: Pursue work that you're passionate about and aligns with your expertise. When you love what you do, it's easier to excel and find satisfaction in your work. Accessibility: Don't hesitate to reach out to people you admire or want to learn from. Direct messages (DMs) and emails can be effective ways to connect with potential mentors or collaborators. Be Complimentary: When reaching out to someone for advice or collaboration, it's a compliment that you found them. Express your admiration and interest in their work. Stay Available: Be open and available for potential clients or collaborators who want to get in touch with you. Responsiveness and accessibility can lead to new opportunities.   Connect with me: Email: mayly@donutprincessla.com Business Website: www.donutprincessla.com YouTube: Mayly Tao / DONUT PRINCESS LA Instagram: @donutprincessla / @maylytao Facebook: Donut Princess Los Angeles Twitter: Donut Princess LA  Tiktok: teochewdaily LinkedIn: Mayly Tao Apple Podcast: Short N' Sweet: A Donut Princess Podcast  *Help me self-publish my mom's book about her journey to America: https://gofund.me/e2569649 *Watch the Donut King Film here: thedonutkingfilm.com (also available on Apple TV, Google Play, and Amazon Prime Now)

For the first time in Short N' Sweet Podcast history, Mayly Tao is interviewed instead of interviewing her guest by owner Moulino Tan of Phnom Penh Noodle Shack to explore her book, "An American Dream with Sprinkles: The Legacy Story of the Donut Queen and Donut Princess." They delve into sharing common family backgrounds with stories of their parents' survival of the Khmer Rouge and helping their family businesses while their parents assimilated here in America.  When 2nd generation of immigrant kids get together, there is an unspoken form of respect and regard. The discovery of a community of creatives and supporting them with their endeavors and businesses is how we want to proceed for the next generation. Whenever you find the support of your peers who share a common history, there is a level of understanding that is truly unexplainable. Support small businesses and check out @phnompenhnoodleshack in Long Beach!   Connect with me: Email: mayly@donutprincessla.com Business Website: www.donutprincessla.com YouTube: Mayly Tao / DONUT PRINCESS LA Instagram: @donutprincessla / @maylytao Facebook: Donut Princess Los Angeles Twitter: Donut Princess LA  Tiktok: teochewdaily LinkedIn: Mayly Tao Apple Podcast: Short N' Sweet: A Donut Princess Podcast  *Help me self-publish my mom's book about her journey to America: https://gofund.me/e2569649 *Watch the Donut King Film here: thedonutkingfilm.com (also available on Apple TV, Google Play, and Amazon Prime Now)

Pesith Vann, born in Long Beach, California but raised in Fresno. Built Vanntastic Sweets from just the presence of friends and family. Started off as a private chef then sold madeleines from home, and expanded to macarons. Through their presence at farmer's markets to wholesaling to retail and boba shops, Vanntastic Sweets has expanded to around California.    Stay in touch with them on IG: @vanntasticsweets or place an order with them at vanntasticsweets.com!   Here are five "Golden Nuggets" on marketing and entrepreneurship that were mentioned: Utilize Social Media Creatively: Social media can be a powerful and free marketing tool. Use it to showcase your creativity, connect with your community, and build a strong online presence for your business. QR Codes for Social Media Engagement: Incorporate QR codes on your products or marketing materials that link directly to your social media profiles. This can help customers easily find and engage with your brand online. Personal Networking: Don't underestimate the value of face-to-face networking. Introduce yourself and your products to potential customers and vendors in various settings, like night markets or industry-related events. Continuous Learning and Sharing: Stay open to learning from others and sharing your experiences. Networking can provide valuable insights and ideas for growing your business. Persistence and Passion: Entrepreneurship can be challenging, but having a passion for what you do and a relentless drive to succeed can take you far. Don't give up, and remember that you're not alone; there's a supportive community of entrepreneurs out there.   Connect with me: Email: mayly@donutprincessla.com Business Website: www.donutprincessla.com YouTube: Mayly Tao / DONUT PRINCESS LA Instagram: @donutprincessla / @maylytao Facebook: Donut Princess Los Angeles Twitter: Donut Princess LA  Tiktok: teochewdaily LinkedIn: Mayly Tao Apple Podcast: Short N' Sweet: A Donut Princess Podcast  *Help me self-publish my mom's book about her journey to America: https://gofund.me/e2569649 *Watch the Donut King Film here: thedonutkingfilm.com (also available on Apple TV, Google Play, and Amazon Prime Now)  

Helene Servillon is a first generation Filipino-American from San Francisco that is a multi-faceted entrepreneur, operator and venture capitalist across emerging industries. She is a Founding Partner of JourneyOne Ventures, a 100% woman and minority-owned cannabis and psychedelics fund who was named a top global exec to watch in the cannabis industry by Benzinga. Outside of JourneyOne, Helene is a Senior Advisor at Bowen, a growth tech investment bank with a 20 year track record in M&A. She also spends her time advising women-led companies and entrepreneur organizations.    We discuss empowering women through an AAPI lens and the importance of creating our own space. Helene shares her Filipino heritage and the challenges of being a first-generation Filipino in San Francisco and navigating a space that is mostly white and male dominated. Join us for this insightful conversation as we dive into her incredible career and experiences.    Five golden nuggets on how to get started as an investor: Listen to Podcasts: There's a wealth of free information available through podcasts. Engage with podcasts like "20 Minute VC" by Harry Stebbing and "Starting Greatness" by Mike Maples, Jr., which interview various investors and provide insights into their investment journeys. Identify Strengths and Weaknesses: Know your strengths and weaknesses as an investor. If you have expertise in a specific sector, follow newsletters, LinkedIn profiles, and Twitter accounts of venture funds and partners who invest in that sector to stay updated on their investments and insights. Scout Programs: Some venture funds offer Scout programs, where individuals with specialized networks or industry expertise can become scouts. You can introduce potential founders to the fund, and if an investment is made, you could receive compensation and potential future profit from the company. Networking: Networking is a crucial aspect of being a successful venture capitalist investor. Attend industry events like startup tech weeks or tech events in your city to build connections and make yourself known within the startup and investing community. Pay It Forward: Always be willing to help others in the industry. If someone is kind and helpful to you, offer assistance in return. Building a reputation for being helpful and collaborative can benefit your network and reputation as an investor. Connect with Herlene: LinkedIn: Helene Servillon Twitter: @HServillon Instagram: @yahuh431   Connect with JourneyOne Social: Website: JourneyOne Ventures Newsletter: JourneyOne Ventures The Roll Up LinkedIn: JourneyOne Ventures Twitter: @JourneyOneVC Instagram: @journeyone.vc Connect with me: Email: mayly@donutprincessla.com Business Website: www.donutprincessla.com YouTube: Mayly Tao / DONUT PRINCESS LA Instagram: @donutprincessla / @maylytao Facebook: Donut Princess Los Angeles Twitter: Donut Princess LA  Tiktok: teochewdaily LinkedIn: Mayly Tao Apple Podcast: Short N' Sweet: A Donut Princess Podcast  *Help me self-publish my mom's book about her journey to America: https://gofund.me/e2569649 *Watch the Donut King Film here: thedonutkingfilm.com (also available on Apple TV, Google Play, and Amazon Prime Now)  

Rashaan Mitchell is not your average entrepreneur. He is a visionary, a risk-taker, and a true inspiration for all those who aspire to achieve greatness. His story is a living testament to the power of determination and resilience, showing us that no matter the obstacles we face, we can rise above them and achieve remarkable success.  Picture this: a young man growing up in Southwest Philly, a neighborhood plagued by poverty and adversity. Despite the challenging living conditions, Pushman Mitch never let his circumstances define him. His experiences of living in his grandmother's basement and dealing with roach-infested houses were all he knew until a move to Georgia revealed a whole new world of possibilities.  Rashaan's story serves as a reminder that greatness can be achieved by anyone, regardless of their background or upbringing. So, get ready to be motivated and empowered as we dive deep into the incredible journey of Rashaan Mitchell, a true visionary, risk-taker, and inspiring entrepreneur. Pushman Mitch has graciously offered our audience a special discount if you DM @pushmanmitch “DONUTS” for 60% off his Turo course: https://tscourses.com/courses/pushman-mitch-push-rental-car-academy/ The five golden nuggets about guiding principles for entrepreneurs: Work on your communication skills: Enhance your ability to effectively communicate about yourself and your products. Strong communication skills are vital for sales and entrepreneurship. Surround yourself with quality people: Connect with positive and supportive individuals who believe in your goals. Avoid negative influences that can impede your progress. Set accountability dates: Establish specific dates to take action and prove yourself and others wrong. By holding yourself accountable, you commit to achieving your goals. Develop a strategic mindset: Instead of merely going through the motions, strategize and plan your actions. Set clear targets or goals and create a plan to achieve them. Believe in yourself: Self-belief is essential for entrepreneurial success. Invest in yourself, have confidence in your abilities, and focus on personal growth. Connect with me: Email: mayly@donutprincessla.com Business Website: www.donutprincessla.com YouTube: Mayly Tao / DONUT PRINCESS LA Instagram: @donutprincessla / @maylytao Facebook: Donut Princess Los Angeles Twitter: Donut Princess LA  Tiktok: teochewdaily LinkedIn: Mayly Tao Apple Podcast: Short N' Sweet: A Donut Princess Podcast  *Help me self-publish my mom's book about her journey to America: https://gofund.me/e2569649 *Watch the Donut King Film here: thedonutkingfilm.com (also available on Apple TV, Google Play, and Amazon Prime Now)   Book Now:   Donut Exotics: www.donutexotics.com Donut Princess LA: www.donutprincessla.com First Class Doc Prep: email jessie@1stclassdocprep.com

So Yun Um's directorial debut documentary feature film, "Liquor Store Dreams," made its world premiere at the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival. The film delves into the experiences of second-generation Korean American children of Liquor Store owners in the LA area, shedding light on their unique challenges. Her work has been screened at prestigious events including the Tribeca Film Festival, Busan International Film Festival, BFI London, and more. In addition to her accomplishments, So Yun Um is currently a participant in the 2022-2023 BAFTA Breakthrough USA program. She is an alumnus of the 2021 CAAM Fellowship, where she received mentorship from acclaimed Director Nanfu Wang, as well as the recipient of the Armed with a Camera Fellowship by Visual Communication, the Sundance Uprise Grant, and a Sundance Institute Documentary Film Program Grantee.   Join us on this engaging journey as we delve into the captivating world of "Liquor Store Dreams," discussing the experiences of growing up in immigrant families, the challenges of customer service, and the importance of breaking stereotypes surrounding store ownership. Along the way, we'll provide invaluable advice for Asian Americans pursuing their dreams. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be inspired and support the incredible work of our guest. Tune in now!   Liquor Store Dreams is now available on PBS and Apple TV.   Here are five golden nuggets for aspiring filmmakers:   1. Stay true to your own story: Tell a story that nobody else can tell. Take your time to work on the craft and create something uniquely you.   2. Embrace your delusional fighting spirit: Believe in yourself even when others may not. Support yourself and find the inner motivation to keep pushing forward.   3. Be brutally honest in editing: Cut out anything that feels boring or not cool. Don't just make your favorite movie; challenge yourself to create something truly exceptional.   4. Find a supportive community: Surround yourself with people who understand your vision and can contribute to your film. Build a network of like-minded individuals, including producers, cinematographers, and editors.   5. Don't tolerate toxic individuals: If there are people in the industry who are disrespectful or hinder your progress, feel free to cut them out. Focus on collaborating with those who support and uplift you. Connect with me: Email: mayly@donutprincessla.com Business Website: www.donutprincessla.com YouTube: Mayly Tao / DONUT PRINCESS LA Instagram: @donutprincessla / @maylytao Facebook: Donut Princess Los Angeles Twitter: Donut Princess LA  Tiktok: teochewdaily LinkedIn: Mayly Tao Apple Podcast: Short N' Sweet: A Donut Princess Podcast

In 1982, Len and his father along with twenty-three people left Vietnam on a small fishing boat to find freedom. After 21 days at sea, they were rescued and brought to the Hong Kong refugee camp. After almost a year at the refugee camps in Hong Kong and the Philippines, they settled in New York City.  In 1998, Len graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering.  He has been working as an engineer and a supervisor at the Patent and Trademark Office for more than two decades.  With over thirty-five years of martial arts experience, he is also the founder of Virginia Shorin-Ryu, a traditional Okinawan karate style since 2005.  In addition to teaching karate, he founded Kinetic Mind in 2020 with the vision of helping people engineer their busy minds to maintain focus and improve everyday life. He has just released his first book about his journey.   “One thing that I have to admire about my dad was, he has this discipline and his focus. He was asking me to endure the hardship and to endure the bullying and to face all the obstacles. One thing I've learned from him is it doesn't matter how big the obstacle is, just keep facing it, keep facing until you make it. It's not even about faking it, it's about the courage to keep facing it."   These tips can help you find the courage to write and share your own story with the world. Write without worrying: If you have a story worth sharing, don't worry about who will read it. Just start writing and put the worrying aside. Everyone has a story: No matter how ordinary you think your life is, we all have stories to tell. It's all about how you write and present it. Motion creates momentum: When faced with writer's block, just start writing. Once you get the motion going, momentum will carry you forward and unlock your creativity. Be open to feedback: Embrace feedback and be willing to listen. Growth comes from being open to constructive criticism and using it to improve. Believe in yourself: If you don't believe in yourself, don't expect others to believe in you either. Have confidence in your abilities and the value of your story. Connect with Mayly: Email: mayly@donutprincessla.com Business Website: www.donutprincessla.com YouTube: Mayly Tao / DONUT PRINCESS LA Apple Podcast: Short N' Sweet: A Donut Princess Podcast  Instagram: @donutprincessla / @maylytao Facebook: Donut Princess Los Angeles Twitter: Donut Princess LA  Tiktok: teochewdaily LinkedIn: Mayly Tao   *Donate supplies to poor Khmer communities: https://gofund.me/e2569649 *Watch the Donut King Film here: thedonutkingfilm.com (also available on Hulu, Apple TV, Google Play, and Amazon Prime Now)   Book Now:   Donut Exotics: www.donutexotics.com Donut Princess LA: www.donutprincessla.com First Class Doc Prep: email jessie@1stclassdocprep.com  

Christina Vo is a writer who previously worked for international organizations in Vietnam and Switzerland, including UNICEF and the World Economic Forum, respectively. She also ran a floral design business in San Francisco, as well as worked as a donor relations writer for the University of California, San Francisco. Christina is a graduate of the London School of Economics and Political Science, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She currently rides in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The Veil Between Two Worlds , which will be published in April 2023, is her first book.  www.christinavo.com   “We're all creators, we are all meant to create, it doesn't mean everybody has to write a book or everything has the same form of creation. For some people, raising children is a very creative form of way of being in the world…we're all just meant to express our unique selves."   These golden nuggets provide guidance for finding peace, clarity, and purpose in life as a writer or someone seeking to explore their creativity and unpack personal experiences.  Quiet the mind and find centering through practices like meditation and spending time alone. Follow your intuition and listen to the calling that keeps knocking at the door. Persist and commit to your deeper purpose, even if you have to carve out time for your creative passion alongside other responsibilities. Take action and make one step toward your creative pursuits, such as taking classes or engaging in related activities. Envision what you want in your life, how you want to feel in your days, and harness the power of transforming your reality through training your brain and having a clear vision. Connect with Christina: Website: christinavo.com Blog: christinavo.substack.com Link to pre-order book:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/stina_vo/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/stina.vo   Connect with Mayly: Email: mayly@donutprincessla.com Business Website: www.donutprincessla.com YouTube: Mayly Tao / DONUT PRINCESS LA Apple Podcast: Short N' Sweet: A Donut Princess Podcast  Instagram: @donutprincessla / @maylytao Facebook: Donut Princess Los Angeles Twitter: Donut Princess LA  Tiktok: teochewdaily LinkedIn: Mayly Tao   *Donate supplies to poor Khmer communities: https://gofund.me/e2569649 *Watch the Donut King Film here: thedonutkingfilm.com (also available on Hulu, Apple TV, Google Play, and Amazon Prime Now)   Book Now:   Donut Princess LA: www.donutprincessla.com First Class Doc Prep: email jessie@1stclassdocprep.com  

Owner of DK's Donuts Orange County, Co-founder of The Doughnut Parlor and Downtown Donuts and Coffee in the city of Brea, Adam Vaun is Mayly's 3rd cousin. He's a donut kid who is grateful and proud to be part of a family that has impacted the donut industry. He's continuously looking for more innovative ways to improve the donut industry and always looking for new inspiration and challenges for growth. On this episode, we explore the traditional and untraditional paths that first and second generation Asian Americans face when pressured to take over the family business- and what amazing concepts can be achieved from our unique perspective.    “I was going to pursue [school] then I had to sit down with my parents and tell them, Hey, I don't want to go to college anymore." - Adam Vaun   The following golden nuggets will help anybody who wants to open a donut shop: Forget your weekends. There is an ecosystem for anybody who inspires to own a donut shop. Create a brand right off the bat. Make sure your product is likeable so people will be inclined to come back and try it again. Quality is important for business.   Connect with Adam at @iamdonutkid or at DK's Donuts Orange County   Connect with me: Email: mayly@donutprincessla.com Business Website: www.donutprincessla.com YouTube: Mayly Tao / DONUT PRINCESS LA Apple Podcast: Short N' Sweet: A Donut Princess Podcast  Instagram: @donutprincessla / @maylytao Facebook: Donut Princess Los Angeles Twitter: Donut Princess LA  Tiktok: teochewdaily LinkedIn: Mayly Tao   *Donate supplies to poor Khmer communities: https://gofund.me/e2569649 *Watch the Donut King Film here: thedonutkingfilm.com (also available on Hulu, Apple TV, Google Play, and Amazon Prime Now)   Book Now:   Donut Exotics: www.donutexotics.com Donut Princess LA: www.donutprincessla.com First Class Doc Prep: email jessie@1stclassdocprep.com

Jessica Fialkovich grew up in New Jersey, her grandparents were entrepreneurs, and her dad saw the ups and down of small business owner life. Some weeks were great, and some weeks were terrible. Her dad decided that entrepreneurship was not his gig, and he went into education.    Jessica was raised in a typical way:  Get a good job Work for a corporate company  And that what she exactly did.    She pursued a career in sports management, sports entertainment, right out of college, and worked in corporate. IT WAS A LOT. Then the recession hit. At that point, she had a choice to make. That was her realization: She wasn't safe in the corporate world. And the only way she could be safe and control her future was to start her own business.    “We figured out the wine business as we went along. It was the same thing. We always had the intention of building up the business to sell it later on."   The following golden nuggets that small business owners should know about the selling process that they might not already aware of:   There's a myth that your business is too small. No business is too small to sell. You are going to sell faster than you think you are.  Everybody thinks that a private equity firm or their competitors gonna buy their business. The truth is that about 80% of all business buyers are people that are first time entrepreneurs.  Don't tell anybody that you're selling when you're thinking about selling, confidentiality is super key. When you are in the sales process, find something that excites you about the day after something you can focus on because you are going to have that transition period.  Connect with Jessica Fialkovich Instagram: @jessicafialkovich Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jfialkovich  Twitter: @jessfialkovich LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicafialkovich Connect with me: Email: mayly@donutprincessla.com Business Website: www.donutprincessla.com YouTube: Mayly Tao / DONUT PRINCESS LA Apple Podcast: Short N' Sweet: A Donut Princess Podcast  Instagram: @donutprincessla / @maylytao Facebook: Donut Princess Los Angeles Twitter: Donut Princess LA  Tiktok: teochewdaily LinkedIn: Mayly Tao   *Donate supplies to poor Khmer communities: https://gofund.me/e2569649 *Watch the Donut King Film here: thedonutkingfilm.com (also available on Hulu, Apple TV, Google Play, and Amazon Prime Now)   Book Now:   Donut Exotics: www.donutexotics.com Donut Princess LA: www.donutprincessla.com First Class Doc Prep: email jessie@1stclassdocprep.com  

Hunny is a second-generation Cambodian-American who was born in San Diego, California and raised in Long Beach. She is a local artist and active member of the Cambodian community, DJ-ing at many venues from Hollywood in LA to Orange County to Cambodia. She is the creator and co-founder of Qhmer, a Khmer LGBTQ+ organization to promote positive representation of LGBTQ+ Khmers in both the Cambodian and queer community. She recently joined the United Cambodian Community as a program coordinator for their youth workforce development program. Hunny has an unrelenting passion for community work, having been involved with Project Angkor, Cambodia Town Film Festival, Cambodian Youth Institute, Hearts Without Boundaries, Cambodian Music Festival, Khmer Alumni Association, and United Cambodian Community. Her humble attitude, versatile personality and skills enable her to take on roles and responsibilities based on the needs of the organization's and community's needs.   “I was really hesitant but at the same time, I'm always nervous about things, because I feel like there's so many roles that I carry, and so many hats that I wear."   The following golden nuggets that something business owners who are just starting out should know:  Be patient with yourself. Journaling. Don't compare your progress to somebody else Creating a network and a connection inside and outside my community.  When you grow outside of your network, you're bringing so many resources from outside that you didn't know, you could have.    Connect with Hunny: Email: hunny@visionaryentertainment.info Contact Number: 562.760-0544   Connect with me: Email: mayly@donutprincessla.com Business Website: www.donutprincessla.com YouTube: Mayly Tao / DONUT PRINCESS LA Apple Podcast: Short N' Sweet: A Donut Princess Podcast  Instagram: @donutprincessla / @maylytao Facebook: Donut Princess Los Angeles Twitter: Donut Princess LA  Tiktok: teochewdaily LinkedIn: Mayly Tao   *Donate supplies to poor Khmer communities: https://gofund.me/e2569649 *Watch the Donut King Film here: thedonutkingfilm.com (also available on Hulu, Apple TV, Google Play, and Amazon Prime Now)   Book Now:   Donut Exotics: www.donutexotics.com Donut Princess LA: www.donutprincessla.com First Class Doc Prep: email jessie@1stclassdocprep.com  

Nisha Mody (she/her) is a Feminist Healing Coach, Writer, and Library Advocate. She has dabbled in many careers including consultant, recruiter, speech therapist, and librarian. She came out on the other side seeing how her values of curiosity, humility, interdependence, unlearning, delight, and liberation were the common thread and fueled her careers. Nisha supports organizations and humans to lead relationally instead of transactionally through knowing their values and boundaries, remembering their worth, and slowing down. Find more about Nisha at www.nishaland.com and follow her on Instagram @healinghypegirl. The following five golden nuggets of how to get out of not feeling good enough. Ask for help, and know you're not alone. Ask your friends to tell you three things that they love about you. That can be a beautiful reminder from someone who's safe in your life.  Imagining your inner child and telling your inner child all the amazing things that they have to look forward to growing up, what do you want to share with them about everything that you have achieved. Connect your values to things that you've done in your life. To be with those uncomfortable feelings of yourself.    Connect with me: Email: mayly@donutprincessla.com Business Website: www.donutprincessla.com YouTube: Mayly Tao / DONUT PRINCESS LA Apple Podcast: Short N' Sweet: A Donut Princess Podcast  Instagram: @donutprincessla / @maylytao Facebook: Donut Princess Los Angeles Twitter: Donut Princess LA  Tiktok: teochewdaily LinkedIn: Mayly Tao   *Donate supplies to poor Khmer communities: https://gofund.me/e2569649 *Watch the Donut King Film here: thedonutkingfilm.com (also available on Hulu, Apple TV, Google Play, and Amazon Prime Now)   Book Now:   Donut Exotics: www.donutexotics.com Donut Princess LA: www.donutprincessla.com First Class Doc Prep: email jessie@1stclassdocprep.com  

Theodora Yang is a Reiki Master and Intuitive Soul Guide on a mission to help you activate, heal, and recharge. With a grounded yet free-spirited view on life, Theo brings enthusiasm, heart and passion to her projects whether it's being an energy healer, singer-songwriter, egg roll master, entertainer, photographer and/or teacher. As a Reiki Master, she guides you on a journey of self discovery and healing through the use of energy flow, intuitive messages, sounds and frequencies. Her mission is to help activate the fire within your soul so you may remember who you truly are and fully step into your power here on Earth!   The following five golden nuggets will help you how to start your healing journey: Give yourself grace. Life is about ups and the downs and can be a roller coaster at times- it might get ugly before it gets good.   Don't compare yourself to anybody else. Your journey is unique to you. And only you, even if it takes a few months to a few years to a decade or more that's okay.  Find who your higher self is. And if you don't know who that is, that's for you to discover. You will find each other.  Think about the people you have around you, and assess to see if they're actually adding value or taking away value from your life. If they are taking away value, it might be time to cut the cords.  Think about your cup when it's overflowed— it is is even greater than what it was when it was half empty.    Connect with Theo: @iammisstheo    Connect with me: Email: mayly@donutprincessla.com Business Website: www.donutprincessla.com YouTube: Mayly Tao / DONUT PRINCESS LA Apple Podcast: Short N' Sweet: A Donut Princess Podcast  Instagram: @donutprincessla / @maylytao Facebook: Donut Princess Los Angeles Twitter: Donut Princess LA  Tiktok: teochewdaily LinkedIn: Mayly Tao   *Donate supplies to poor Khmer communities: https://gofund.me/e2569649 *Watch the Donut King Film here: thedonutkingfilm.com (also available on Hulu, Apple TV, Google Play, and Amazon Prime Now)   Book Now:   Donut Exotics: www.donutexotics.com Donut Princess LA: www.donutprincessla.com First Class Doc Prep: email jessie@1stclassdocprep.com

Daveth was born in Cambodia, and moved to the US at the age of 10 where English became his second language. He understood the disconnect between Khmer people living in different countries needed- a need to reconnect to their culture through the Khmer language. Daveth also shares about his experience being Queer and sharing his vision of inclusivity for all.   “I want to create a space where when people show up to my class, they identify as someone who has a seat at the table and they're not just someone that's on the sidelines." - Daveth   The following golden nuggets is for someone who wants to learn more, but doesn't know where to start: You have to be patient. Connect with your culture. Appreciate your roots. You need to start to know the results. There's no specific way to start, do it at your own pace. Connect with Daveth:  Instagram: @khmer.identity Website: https://www.khmeridentity.com/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/khmer.identity Connect with me: Email: mayly@donutprincessla.com Business Website: www.donutprincessla.com YouTube: Mayly Tao / DONUT PRINCESS LA Apple Podcast: Short N' Sweet: A Donut Princess Podcast  Instagram: @donutprincessla / @maylytao Facebook: Donut Princess Los Angeles Twitter: Donut Princess LA  Tiktok: teochewdaily LinkedIn: Mayly Tao   *Donate supplies to poor Khmer communities: https://gofund.me/e2569649 *Watch the Donut King Film here: thedonutkingfilm.com (also available on Hulu, Apple TV, Google Play, and Amazon Prime Now)   Book Now:   Donut Exotics: www.donutexotics.com Donut Princess LA: www.donutprincessla.com First Class Doc Prep: email jessie@1stclassdocprep.com  

Sotheara Lim is a 2nd generation Khmer American of Khmer, Teochew, and Vietnamese ancestry. He founded Khmer Renaissance during the height of the pandemic and has grown the community to over 10,000 followers in a year. At its core, Khmer Renaissance looks to provide visibility and validation for the Khmer experience by highlighting Khmer creativity, thought leadership, culture, and collective resilience. While in the past, the Khmer identity has been one of constant silence and invisibility, Sotheara looks to go against that by bringing to light the very nuanced and unique experience of all Khmer people from around the world. Khmer Renaissance is an embodiment of the current mental state of the Khmer people; reclamation of the collective Khmer identity and voice. Keeping walking, Koun Khmer.    What you can expect from this episode: Discussion of the Khmer Rouge and the diasporic experience. Khmer people thriving in their respective industries. How sharing stories creates compassion for one another. Know what it means to be Khmer. Khmer people who support the renaissance.   Connect with Sotheara Lim:  Social Media links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sothearalim https://www.instagram.com/sotheara/ https://www.instagram.com/khmer_renaissance/ https://www.tiktok.com/@khmer_renaissance   Connect with me: Email: mayly@donutprincessla.com Business Website: www.donutprincessla.com YouTube: Mayly Tao / DONUT PRINCESS LA Apple Podcast: Short N' Sweet: A Donut Princess Podcast  Instagram: @donutprincessla / @maylytao Facebook: Donut Princess Los Angeles Twitter: Donut Princess LA  Tiktok: teochewdaily LinkedIn: Mayly Tao   *Donate supplies to poor Khmer communities: https://gofund.me/e2569649 *Watch the Donut King Film here: thedonutkingfilm.com (also available on Hulu, Apple TV, Google Play, and Amazon Prime Now)   Book Now:   Donut Exotics: www.donutexotics.com Donut Princess LA: www.donutprincessla.com First Class Doc Prep: email jessie@1stclassdocprep.com

In 2007, the dynamic husband and wife filmmaker duo of Bayou Bennett and Daniel Lir founded Dream Team Directors. Their vision was to combine imagination, humor, beauty and a desire to positively impact the world through their stunning creative work. They started their collaboration as writer/director with the viral hit “Text Me” which won multiple awards, was featured in Teen Vogue, Seventeen, NY Press and voted for honors by Execs at Fox Searchlight, DreamWorks, MTV, New Regency.    The film quite literally captured the texting and Facebook generation and was praised by producers such as Martin Brown's "Moulin Rouge". In their 13 years of working as a stellar team, they have had the opportunity to collaborate, direct and produce with great talents such as Oscar nominee Mark Ruffalo, Oscar nominee Juliette Lewis, Golden Globe nominee Anthony Mackie, Lea Michele of Fox's "Glee” and "Scream Queens", Coldplay, P. Diddy, Paris Hilton, Lindsey Stirling and top model, Bella Hadid.   Their company motto, "Let our dream team manifest your dream", symbolizes the expansion and positive attention they win for their celebrity and high-profile brand clients such as Adidas, Atlantic Records, Smashbox Cosmetics, Chrome Hearts and more. Their most recent inspiring drama, “Tombstone Pillow”, shot in a Manila cemetery where 6,000 families live received a flood of awards including Best Inspiring Film, Best Drama, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography and Best Short Film which brings their total festival wins to over 60.   They also offer a course called Build Your Brand, Your Following, Your Empire to help people learn how to create content by just your mobile phone.   Learn how to use your phone to create professional videos that get you   more customers.  Learn how to present your product or service online and get excellent   results. Learn how to make planning and creating your content fun, effective,   and budget-friendly. Learn how to create endless social media video content on any budget.   Five tips on how to become a successful filmmaker: Learn how to sell. It's an Art but there is a business side of it. Always have your branding down. How are you different from other filmmakers? Always know your worth and your value. It is important how much you should charge. Don't be afraid to promote.  Never Give Up, no matter how hard it is. Connect with Bayou Bennett: Social Media links: https://www.instagram.com/bayoubennett/ https://www.instagram.com/dreamteamdirectors/ http://www.linkedin.com/in/bayou-bennett-8046b614/ http://www.facebook.com/bayoubennett http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuG8VVz66CVBAe114SUQ34A http://www.twitter.com/dreamteamfilm Website: www.dreamteamdirectors.com   Connect with me: Email: mayly@donutprincessla.com Business Website: www.donutprincessla.com YouTube: Mayly Tao / DONUT PRINCESS LA Apple Podcast: Short N' Sweet: A Donut Princess Podcast  Instagram: @donutprincessla / @maylytao Facebook: Donut Princess Los Angeles Twitter: Donut Princess LA  Tiktok: teochewdaily LinkedIn: Mayly Tao   *Donate supplies to poor Khmer communities: https://gofund.me/e2569649 *Watch the Donut King Film here: thedonutkingfilm.com (also available on Hulu, Apple TV, Google Play, and Amazon Prime Now)   Book Now:   Donut Exotics: www.donutexotics.com Donut Princess LA: www.donutprincessla.com First Class Doc Prep: email jessie@1stclassdocprep.com

The "Cambodian Cowboy" now feeds his Long Beach neighborhood Texas-style BBQ with a distinctively Cambodian touch after moving to Texas as an adult after arriving in the United States as a refugee. Chad is always working to develop this brand-new concept of taking Cambodian culture and infusing it with community. He shares his life story through his exploration of careers to finally finding his calling in serving his community through his food. He believes in the second generation of leaders and has always inspired me with his work ethic and support. Listen in on his entire story and how each career choice has shaped him to bring him where he is today.   The following golden nuggets is for anybody out there who realizes that having a pop up or food concept is their passion: Do what you love. You don't need to try hard for something that you're not passionate about. It's never just about money. Money will come but make sure that your product is good. Take a risk in life. Connect with Chad Phuong Instagram:@battambongbob Long Beach's "Cambodian Cowboy" serves up Texas BBQ with a twist Connect with me: Email: mayly@donutprincessla.com Business Website: www.donutprincessla.com YouTube: Mayly Tao / DONUT PRINCESS LA Apple Podcast: Short N' Sweet: A Donut Princess Podcast  Instagram: @donutprincessla / @maylytao Facebook: Donut Princess Los Angeles Twitter: Donut Princess LA  Tiktok: teochewdaily LinkedIn: Mayly Tao   *Donate supplies to poor Khmer communities: https://gofund.me/e2569649 *Watch the Donut King Film here: thedonutkingfilm.com (also available on Hulu, Apple TV, Google Play, and Amazon Prime Now)   Book Now:   Donut Exotics: www.donutexotics.com Donut Princess LA: www.donutprincessla.com First Class Doc Prep: email jessie@1stclassdocprep.com

Jessie James Balantac's first encounter of money was selling some items out of his garage and slowly contemplating how he should make money moving forward. He started his first corporate job in Stockton, CA in order to support his mom as a single mother. He spent some years in the network marketing space, which taught him valuable lessons, and with the help of his mentors, finally found his calling as an entrepreneur by owning multiple businesses and dominating the credit space. Jessie Balantac hopes to enrich the world by showing up as a leader and enabling others to realize their own potential by illuminating the limitless opportunities that come with leading a life of integrity. He is passionate in adding value for people and assisting in their goals, skill development, and personal growth. Currently he helps people purchase their first homes, get a business loan, or fix their credit.    Personal, Business, Spiritual growth, Holds him responsible for releasing more potential growth, and it also empowers me to speak out for others.   “I felt that if I created something for myself, it would just suit me better."   The following golden nuggets will help you learn how to spot a new investment or how to invest in the way that you've discovered now that you've gone through all these different positions and really seen how business works. Invest in yourself first, whether that's personal development seminars, or you can start with a coach/mentor Always invest in something that suits your interests. Do your due diligence.. Invest in trends. Marketing is everything.   Connect with Jessie James Balantac Instagram: @jessiejamesbalantac Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessie.balantac  Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessiejbalantac TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessiejamesbalantac LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jessie-james-balantac-a068084a   Connect with me: Email: mayly@donutprincessla.com Business Website: www.donutprincessla.com YouTube: Mayly Tao / DONUT PRINCESS LA Apple Podcast: Short N' Sweet: A Donut Princess Podcast  Instagram: @donutprincessla / @maylytao Facebook: Donut Princess Los Angeles Twitter: Donut Princess LA  Tiktok: teochewdaily LinkedIn: Mayly Tao   *Donate supplies to poor Khmer communities: https://gofund.me/e2569649 *Watch the Donut King Film here: thedonutkingfilm.com (also available on Hulu, Apple TV, Google Play, and Amazon Prime Now)   Book Now:   Donut Exotics: www.donutexotics.com Donut Princess LA: www.donutprincessla.com First Class Doc Prep: email jessie@1stclassdocprep.com

Today's guest is Dorothy Chow who is the host of her own podcast “Death in Cambodia Life in America,” which helps her and her father process the trauma experienced during the Khmer Rouge. In NorCal, she serves as the CEO of B&H Bakery Distributors, which is a coincidence as Mayly's uncle had owned B&H Distributors back in the 80s! Dorothy dives into the effect of generational trauma in our own lives and how to process it.  The following golden nuggets will help you explore how you can explore healing generational trauma in your own lives therapy Creating space to let your parents heal exploring your own healing    Connect with me: Email: mayly@donutprincessla.com Business Website: www.donutprincessla.com YouTube: Mayly Tao / DONUT PRINCESS LA Apple Podcast: Short N' Sweet: A Donut Princess Podcast  Instagram: @donutprincessla / @maylytao Facebook: Donut Princess Los Angeles Twitter: Donut Princess LA  Tiktok: teochewdaily LinkedIn: Mayly Tao   *Donate supplies to poor Khmer communities: https://gofund.me/e2569649 *Watch the Donut King Film here: thedonutkingfilm.com (also available on Hulu, Apple TV, Google Play, and Amazon Prime Now)   Book Now:   Donut Exotics: www.donutexotics.com Donut Princess LA: www.donutprincessla.com First Class Doc Prep: email jessie@1stclassdocprep.com

Kat Lieu is a remarkable community leader for anyone interested in Asian baking! Born in Montreal, her journey never started this way as she worked as a physical therapist and lymphedema expert for 13 years. However, she found a way to bring bakers together during the pandemic through creating Subtle Asian Baking, where people share recipes and collaborate together on baking their favorite Asian pastries, cakes, and cookies. Food is a huge expressions of love language, and baking has been a shared activity with families for years. Kat Lieu's book, “Modern Asian Baking” is available on Amazon now.   The following five golden nuggets will help you launch an online community: If you're unsure if you'll succeed or fail, consider if the risk is worth the reward. Risk-taking is necessary because if you never do it, then it won't ever happen. There will be a lot of labor involved, and it won't always be enjoyable. Additionally, it may not be lucrative. If you want to start something like subtle Asian baking, you must invest a lot of effort in it. Just accept. Do not spare a thought about the subscribers, whether they are big or small. Saying yes always fosters a connection. Ironically, learn when to refuse requests. You don't have to grab every chance that comes your way. When you NEED to say no, don't be afraid to say that. Take good care of one another, your loved ones, and yourself. Connect with Kat Lieu: Website: https://www.modernasianbaking.com/ SAB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/subtleasianbaking SAB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/subtleasian.baking/ Book order link: https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Asian-Baking-Home-Essential/dp/0760374287 Connect with me: Email: mayly@donutprincessla.com Business Website: www.donutprincessla.com YouTube: Mayly Tao / DONUT PRINCESS LA Apple Podcast: Short N' Sweet: A Donut Princess Podcast  Instagram: @donutprincessla / @maylytao Facebook: Donut Princess Los Angeles Twitter: Donut Princess LA  Tiktok: teochewdaily LinkedIn: Mayly Tao   *Donate supplies to poor Khmer communities: https://gofund.me/e2569649 *Watch the Donut King Film here: thedonutkingfilm.com (also available on Hulu, Apple TV, Google Play, and Amazon Prime Now)   Book Now:   Donut Exotics: www.donutexotics.com Donut Princess LA: www.donutprincessla.com First Class Doc Prep: email jessie@1stclassdocprep.com

Amman Jordan is from Durham. North Carolina, who currently has a day job but finds his real passion through his music. He is dedicating his life mission to bridging the gap between Blacks and Asians and hopes to give some advice on allyship. Five golden nuggets on allyship: You won't convince everyone on your view Stand by your convictions Always take the opportunity to learn Everyone's experience is important Treat others with compassion because there are good and bad elements of every community Connect with me: Email: mayly@donutprincessla.com Business Website: www.donutprincessla.com YouTube: Mayly Tao / DONUT PRINCESS LA Apple Podcast: Short N' Sweet: A Donut Princess Podcast  Instagram: @donutprincessla / @maylytao Facebook: Donut Princess Los Angeles Twitter: Donut Princess LA  Tiktok: teochewdaily LinkedIn: Mayly Tao   *Donate supplies to poor Khmer communities: https://gofund.me/e2569649 *Watch the Donut King Film here: thedonutkingfilm.com (also available on Hulu, Apple TV, Google Play, and Amazon Prime Now)   Book Now:   Donut Exotics: www.donutexotics.com Donut Princess LA: www.donutprincessla.com First Class Doc Prep: email jessie@1stclassdocprep.com Miami Rentals:  AIRBNB: 300Mbps 3Tvs 2 Queens Little Havana 8miles→Beach Net Speed 300Mbps 3Tvs 2 Beds Full Kitchen Within Little Havana near Downtown Miami 2 Beds

Soup Pha is a singer, actor, and host of “A Taste of Soup” on Khmer TV. He grew up in Long Beach, California, in a middle class family. Listen in as he explains his journey through navigating through entertainment. Get to know more about how singing was just a dream before it turned into a passion to express his emotions.   Keep in touch with him here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soup_phaofficial Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFUVFmNpWvMmH0CQba2txrA   Five ways that you can pick yourself back up Being present Reaching out to friends Take a moment and just disappear for a little bit Figure out what happened Take care of your mental health Connect with me: Email: mayly@donutprincessla.com Business Website: www.donutprincessla.com YouTube: Mayly Tao / DONUT PRINCESS LA Apple Podcast: Short N' Sweet: A Donut Princess Podcast  Instagram: @donutprincessla / @maylytao Facebook: Donut Princess Los Angeles Twitter: Donut Princess LA  Tiktok: teochewdaily LinkedIn: Mayly Tao   *Donate supplies to poor Khmer communities: https://gofund.me/e2569649 *Watch the Donut King Film here: thedonutkingfilm.com (also available on Hulu, Apple TV, Google Play, and Amazon Prime Now)   Book Now:   Donut Exotics: www.donutexotics.com Donut Princess LA: www.donutprincessla.com First Class Doc Prep: email jessie@1stclassdocprep.com Miami Rentals:  AIRBNB: 300Mbps 3Tvs 2 Queens Little Havana 8miles→Beach Net Speed 300Mbps 3Tvs 2 Beds Full Kitchen Within Little Havana near Downtown Miami 2 Beds

Borey Chau also known as G Funk Supreme, grew up in Long Beach, California. Listen in as he defines what growing up in Long Beach was like, including the stereotypes, the discrimination, and the obstacles that he had to overcome to be successful. His definition of success is not only inspiring as a role model for the community but also shares his powerful vision of creating a self-sufficient community through philanthropy and hope. Borey currently produces music and raps. He gives back to his community through “Khmmunity,” a t-shirt brand that delivers a special message and provides scholarships and opportunities for the youth of Long Beach. He releases his new album in the fall of 2022.    Keep in touch with him here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/gfunksupreme Website: https://www.khmmunity.com/ Linked in: Borey Chau    Five Golden Nuggets: Getting involved in your community can create a sense of belonging  Tap into every big market  Trust your vision Use and find your own voice in making your struggle turn into a beautiful narrative  (Can you tell me what point this is in the audio so we can type something out    Connect with me: Email: mayly@donutprincessla.com Business Website: www.donutprincessla.com YouTube: Mayly Tao / DONUT PRINCESS LA Apple Podcast: Short N' Sweet: A Donut Princess Podcast  Instagram: @donutprincessla / @maylytao Facebook: Donut Princess Los Angeles Twitter: Donut Princess LA  Tiktok: teochewdaily LinkedIn: Mayly Tao   *Donate supplies to poor Khmer communities: https://gofund.me/e2569649 *Watch the Donut King Film here: thedonutkingfilm.com (also available on Hulu, Apple TV, Google Play, and Amazon Prime Now)   Book Now:   Donut Exotics: www.donutexotics.com Donut Princess LA: www.donutprincessla.com First Class Doc Prep: email jessie@1stclassdocprep.com Miami Rentals:  AIRBNB: 300Mbps 3Tvs 2 Queens Little Havana 8miles→Beach Net Speed 300Mbps 3Tvs 2 Beds Full Kitchen Within Little Havana near Downtown Miami 2 Beds  

Alexa Silvaggio is a wellness entrepreneur based in Los Angeles. She is a teacher, TEDX speaker, writer, podcast host, retreat leader, and CEO of Ritch Chocolate Rituals, a mindfulness chocolate brand. She encourages you to cultivate a more loving relationship with your body and yourself through all she teaches. In this episode, Alexa shares her journey of being an entrepreneur while also finding and encouraging wellness. She explores the concept of mindset through both movement and pleasure.   Four golden nuggets about self-care: Find the mindset practices that resonate with you to promote being present.  Your breath is always there to support you since birth, learn how to connect to it. Tune into your body and notice where you are needing more attention. Establish a journaling practice.   Keep in touch with her Instagram: @alexasilvaggio @ritchrituals Linked in: Alexa Silvaggio     Connect with me: Email: mayly@donutprincessla.com Business Website: www.donutprincessla.com YouTube: Mayly Tao / DONUT PRINCESS LA Apple Podcast: Short N' Sweet: A Donut Princess Podcast  Instagram: @donutprincessla / @maylytao Facebook: Donut Princess Los Angeles Twitter: Donut Princess LA  Tiktok: teochewdaily LinkedIn: Mayly Tao   *Donate supplies to poor Khmer communities: https://gofund.me/e2569649 *Watch the Donut King Film here: thedonutkingfilm.com (also available on Hulu, Apple TV, Google Play, and Amazon Prime Now)   Book Now:   Donut Exotics: www.donutexotics.com Donut Princess LA: www.donutprincessla.com First Class Doc Prep: email jessie@1stclassdocprep.com Miami Rentals:    AIRBNB: 300Mbps 3Tvs 2 Queens Little Havana 8miles→Beach Net Speed 300Mbps 3Tvs 2 Beds Full Kitchen Within Little Havana near Downtown Miami 2 Beds

In today's episode, @grid110 head of Community, Elisabeth Tuttass shares how humble beginnings growing up as a third culture kid (defined as a child who grows up in a culture different from the one in which his or her parents grew up.) She's been making waves for women entrepreneurs and giving them access to resources and a chance to network through Grid110.   Grid110 is a non-profit economic and community development organization dedicated to creating a clear path to the success of young entrepreneurs. Through a cohort-based accelerator program, Grid110 provides founders with a growing community of fellow entrepreneurs, professional mentors, and key resources. They support a diverse community of start-ups and entrepreneurs  through free access to professional and entrepreneurial resources. Their mission is to make the entrepreneurial journey more equitable, comprehensive, and accessible. Their mission is to foster the most prosperous, welcoming,  and inclusive communities for entrepreneurs. Grid 110 believe that anyone with the goal of becoming an entrepreneur should have the opportunity to pursue it and receive support in the process. Their work affects people who are often overlooked by traditional startup ecosystems. This makes the entrepreneurial journey more equitable, comprehensive, and accessible.   Keep in touch with her @mstuttass   “There are a lot of ways for you to be involved in the startup ecosystem without actually having to be an entrepreneur.”   How you can get over imposter syndrome (Five Tips) Surround yourself with people who see the best in you. Constantly keep track of your wins. A little bit of fear is actually really good, because it means that you're growing and you're stepping outside of your comfort zone. Involve your community. Implement feedback loops.     Connect with me: Email: mayly@donutprincessla.com Business Website: www.donutprincessla.com YouTube: Mayly Tao / DONUT PRINCESS LA Apple Podcast: Short N' Sweet: A Donut Princess Podcast  Instagram: @donutprincessla / @maylytao Facebook: Donut Princess Los Angeles Twitter: Donut Princess LA  Tiktok: teochewdaily LinkedIn: Mayly Tao   *Donate supplies to poor Khmer communities: https://gofund.me/e2569649 *Watch the Donut King Film here: thedonutkingfilm.com (also available on Apple TV, Google Play, and Amazon Prime Now)   Book Now:   Donut Exotics: www.donutexotics.com Donut Princess LA: www.donutprincessla.com First Class Doc Prep: email jessie@1stclassdocprep.com Miami Rentals:    AIRBNB: 300Mbps 3Tvs 2 Queens Little Havana 8miles→Beach Net Speed 300Mbps 3Tvs 2 Beds Full Kitchen Within Little Havana near Downtown Miami 2 Beds

Founder of Asian Americans for Cannabis Education Ophelia Chong believes in the significance of Asian American representation in the cannabis industry. In this episode, you will learn more about cannabis and how Chong is actively advocating for Asian Americans to be involved in cannabis. She is a constant connector in the industry and continues to make amazing achievements.   Keep in touch with her @opheliaswims.   “Me growing up as a first-generation Asian American here, there's so much pressure to get a good education and get a good job.”   “It was an uphill battle in cannabis, because cannabis has been so underground, not within the law, a lot of things were taken because they weren't going to get dinged for it.”   “If you walk into a room normally with people who are not Asian, there's a little bit of lead up there, but when you walk into a room full of other Asians, it's like, Gosh, darn it, where do you get your lumpia? Where do you know, or where did you grow up? What your parents like, oh my gosh, did you your parents, the same thing is, so it is almost like finding friends that you don't have to tell them your whole history.”   Connect with me: Email: mayly@donutprincessla.com Business Website: www.donutprincessla.com YouTube: Mayly Tao / DONUT PRINCESS LA Apple Podcast: Short N' Sweet: A Donut Princess Podcast  Instagram: @donutprincessla / @maylytao Facebook: Donut Princess Los Angeles Twitter: Donut Princess LA  Tiktok: teochewdaily LinkedIn: Mayly Tao   *Donate supplies to poor Khmer communities: https://gofund.me/e2569649 *Watch the Donut King Film here: thedonutkingfilm.com (also available on Apple TV, Google Play, and Amazon Prime Now)   Book Now:   Donut Exotics: www.donutexotics.com Donut Princess LA: www.donutprincessla.com First Class Doc Prep: email jessie@1stclassdocprep.com Miami Rentals:    https://abnb.me/p9EfOytLUqb   https://abnb.me/9McNg5wLUqb   https://abnb.me/7hQUbjyLUqb

The Sivan Collection, founded and creatively designed by Noah Sivan, was the business that was never meant to be. What began as a hobby has grown into a bustling lifestyle brand that is becoming a fixture in many homes along the California coast. Noah Sivan had a vision of presenting effortless and refined products that are both affordable and visually appealing.    The Sivan Collection adds uniqueness and creativity to the modern space and prides itself on presenting a refined and stylish way of life.   Keep in touch with him @noah_sivan  @thesivancollection   “To be very innovative, to standout, you don't want to [create] a normal candle smell, you want to be different and exotic. And that's what's gonna draw people into your product. ”   “Your candles in particular can change the mood or the tone of the room based on the fragrance.”   “I'm always trying to do something a bit different. And honestly, why don't I  like having [new] hobbies? Because if I discover a new hobby, I somehow manage to figure out a way to turn it into a business.”   Connect with me: Email: mayly@donutprincessla.com Business Website: www.donutprincessla.com YouTube: Mayly Tao / DONUT PRINCESS LA Apple Podcast: Short N' Sweet: A Donut Princess Podcast  Instagram: @donutprincessla / @maylytao Facebook: Donut Princess Los Angeles Twitter: Donut Princess LA  Tiktok: teochewdaily LinkedIn: Mayly Tao   *Donate supplies to poor Khmer communities Help me self-publish my mom's book about her journey to America: https://gofund.me/e2569649 *Watch the Donut King Film here: thedonutkingfilm.com (also available on Apple TV, Google Play, and Amazon Prime Now)

Journey strikes the reader as more than just a genuinely nice person right off the bat. Her attitude is vast, and she is extremely expressive.  As well as believe that trying to highlight how our residents are up to not only uncovers familiarity, and ends up feeling those in several ways.   Journey Kan is an Aquarius sun, Libra rising, and Capricorn Moon. She is also a group fitness instructor based in Santa Monica, CA with over 7 years of experience teaching Lagree Fitness, an athletic approach to traditional Pilates, as well as a Certified Personal Trainer through National Academy of Sports Medicine. She is extremely passionate about creating body neutral spaces to move your body, with a special emphasis on inclusion of LGBTQIA+ and AAPI communities. Her own journey has been a non-linear one, and sometimes, she wonders if there were any "Sliding Doors" moments that would have taken her to be a doctor or a lawyer, but she's glad it didn't.   Keep in touch with her @journsla    “ When I arrived at UCLA, I had to face it once more, especially in this advanced Chinese class. Right? It was a very overwhelming experience for me because I felt like I didn't fit in yet again. Yeah, there was no like, I belong here, again. It was as if I was aware that I was unique. I'm a little out of the ordinary. ”   “ There was no other Asian woman representation. And I'll never forget it. She was the only Asian girl on Barney, and I remember her relating so much to men. And I remember thinking, oh my gosh, someone looks like me. Because no one had ever looked like me before.”   “ As I've begun to explore more of my Asian identity here in Los Angeles, where there are many other Asian communities, I've discovered that it's much easier to find differences than similarities. And, at the very least, such a melting pot for all different Asians, so finding the differences is far more difficult. It's just a lot easier to handle. ”   “ Because I have always felt like, I'm not a doctor, I'm not a lawyer, I'm not an engineer. I'm not an accountant like those are ideal situations. And I always read Asian, and honestly, like, I internalize that, and I have for many years, felt like, I have failed my parents because I have not given them that. ” Connect with me: Email: mayly@donutprincessla.com Business Website: www.donutprincessla.com YouTube: Mayly Tao / DONUT PRINCESS LA Apple Podcast: Short N' Sweet: A Donut Princess Podcast  Instagram: @donutprincessla / @maylytao Facebook: Donut Princess Los Angeles Twitter: Donut Princess LA  Tiktok: teochewdaily LinkedIn: Mayly Tao   *Donate supplies to poor Khmer communities Help me self-publish my mom's book about her journey to America: https://gofund.me/e2569649 *Watch the Donut King Film here: thedonutkingfilm.com (also available on Apple TV, Google Play, and Amazon Prime Now)

Having dedicated her entire adolescent years to music, Elaine took her talents off the stage and decided to perform in the world of entrepreneurship.   She founded her own event planning company called Doctor Events, specializing in a broad spectrum of events from corporate events to expos to weddings. As her passion for event planning started to run its course, she started her endeavors in influencer marketing and launched her own agency, Beverly Hills Society at the ripe age of 32.   Beverly Hills Society is a minority woman found and run talent agency in the digital space, aiming to spread awareness of the importance of ethics and diversity in social media marketing. They focus on racial inclusivity while maintaining exclusivity in representing established creators, as well as help build up-and-coming talent achieve their fullest potential. They execute social media partnerships with established advertisers that align with creators' audiences, values and long term visions while laying the groundwork for creators to pursue their business endeavors. Which then led her to managing a talented EDM artist, Ravell!    As her agency continued to grow, Elaine, her husband and 3 amazing partners launched a lifestyle cannabis brand! Too High To Remember specializes in live resin infused pre-rolls paired alongside current and fun merch. She vows to continue to uplift everyone around her and hopes to inspire other women that no dream or goal is unattainable!   Keep in touch with her @laneydarling.    “There's a cookie cutter image or plan that's set out for me, but I've always been against the flow.”   “I realized that every little job or business that I've had including vocal training geared me for this moment.”    “I'm Asian, I'm Korean. If you go on Instagram, you don't see a lot of Asian influencers, a lot are lowkey. Brands will approach Asian Americans, but for diversity hire. I want to see this kind of interest all year round, not just for Asian Heritage Month. I want to normalize Asian representation and inclusivity, but also to maintain exclusivity of these individuals with my agency @BeverlyHillsSociety.    #FiveGoldenNuggets   Be careful and Explore every scenario before it happens because any scenario could happen. As a manager, you plant the seed, and give them the reasons why and let them make the decision. Don't front! Learn how to be responsible and be transparent. Always pay it forward. You deserve a partner who supports you When you have a partner that is supportive. Men are competitive and possessive by nature. f Have a supportive partner. Time is the highest form of currency: be smart about your time and the people who you spend your time with.    Connect with me: Email: mayly@donutprincessla.com Business Website: www.donutprincessla.com YouTube: Mayly Tao / DONUT PRINCESS LA Apple Podcast: Short N' Sweet: A Donut Princess Podcast  Instagram: @donutprincessla / @maylytao Facebook: Donut Princess Los Angeles Twitter: Donut Princess LA  Tiktok: teochewdaily LinkedIn: Mayly Tao   *Donate supplies to poor Khmer communities: https://gofund.me/e2569649 *Watch the Donut King Film here: thedonutkingfilm.com (also available on Apple TV, Google Play, and Amazon Prime Now)

Olivia Thai is a singer, entrepreneur, and talented Teochew American who shares her story and upbringing. Olivia and Mayly can definitely relate on a lot of the topics- from having to start being business minded at a young age to their elders expressing their love language through food.    “I remember when I first started working, like being old enough to work and I got a job and it was like a nine to five. Yeah, mom asked me she was like, why are you working? And I'll be like, because that's what you do. And she's like, no, that's what other people do. We own businesses. So, get to brainstorming. And you can work here for however long you need to but remember, you are going to work for yourself.”   Keynotes: Technicality is a technicality, but birthdays are supposedly about longevity It's a privilege to be born in today's generation Asia's cultures and delicacies are truly broad   Connect with me: Email: mayly@donutprincessla.com Business Website: www.donutprincessla.com YouTube: May / DONUT PRINCESS LA Apple Podcast: Short N' Sweet: A Donut Princess Podcast  Instagram: @donutprincessla / @maylytao Facebook: Donut Princess Los Angeles Twitter: Donut Princess LA  Tiktok: teochewdaily LinkedIn: May   *Help me self-publish my mom's book about her journey to America: https://gofund.me/e2569649 *Watch the Donut King Film here: thedonutkingfilm.com (also available on Apple TV, Google Play, and Amazon Prime Now)

In another episode, another female author is here. Franziska shared how her life in Germany and Michigan. How it's hard but she takes it to her advantage in achieving her goals, which turned her now into a successful author with published books. She also emphasizes that it's not easy to be a successful author, for trials will come.   “Would I love to be an author? Yes, I think I don't know if you are an author, I am an author. But what a time author I am. I am and I write all the time, but I think it's more about like, how do I envision my life? Like, what would I do you know what I'm saying. And so I think it'll always be a part of my life. And I'll always create something. But we'll see what happens. I'm open to any miracle that might come my way. And the way that it might shape my life.”   Keynotes: Make sure you're focused on it that just doesn't go to the wayside.  If it's a failure, quote, unquote, it's a learning moment Just do it, and own the fear and own yourself Show other people what they could do in their life Share about the process and like little tips  Connect with me: Email: mayly@donutprincessla.com Business Website: www.donutprincessla.com YouTube: Mayly Tao / DONUT PRINCESS LA Apple Podcast: Short N' Sweet: A Donut Princess Podcast  Instagram: @donutprincessla / @maylytao Facebook: Donut Princess Los Angeles Twitter: Donut Princess LA  Tiktok: teochewdaily LinkedIn: Mayly Tao   *Help me self-publish my mom's book about her journey to America: https://gofund.me/e2569649 *Watch the Donut King Film here: thedonutkingfilm.com (also available on Apple TV, Google Play, and Amazon Prime Now)  

In continuation of having authors who wrote their true to life experiences. Today's guest is Lauren Pena and she will talk about the interesting parts of book writing that she discovered while exploring and also writing her book at the same time.    And yes, it also started with her mom who made her journey to America made Pena get the interest to write a book about her mom   “Like creating the space so that when a Latin woman or an immigrant woman or any woman is reading it, they can identify with the emotions that women go through, and the experiences that we go through and it helps people feel like they're not alone.”   Keynotes: Write what you think, the plot. Get it out of your head You can rearrange it later, the one you typed If you don't have time or don't want to go the traditional route, go ahead and do the self-route. Find a book that's similar to what you want to say The last bookstore is iconic? Hit them up   Connect with Amy M. Le: www.amy-m-le.com   Connect with me: Email: mayly@donutprincessla.com Business Website: www.donutprincessla.com YouTube: Mayly Tao / DONUT PRINCESS LA Apple Podcast: Short N' Sweet: A Donut Princess Podcast  Instagram: @donutprincessla / @maylytao Facebook: Donut Princess Los Angeles Twitter: Donut Princess LA  Tiktok: teochewdaily LinkedIn: Mayly Tao   *Help me self-publish my mom's book about her journey to America: https://gofund.me/e2569649 *Watch the Donut King Film here: thedonutkingfilm.com (also available on Apple TV, Google Play, and Amazon Prime Now)

Today's guest is Amy M. Le who will tell her journey as an author.  It started when her mother passed away which shattered her world. It made her think about what she should do next. Being a refugee and immigrant to America made it much harder which led her to get to know her heritage and her roots.   Getting to know more about her life turned into 360 when she became the author of the book of a trilogy that revolves around her Vietnamese mother's journey to the United States after the fall of Saigon.   “Once you get started, you understand what your passion is. It's not, you know, the golden handcuffs. ”   Keynotes: Trying to find your audience and know your niche Once you find your niche, and you know, your audience, it's easier to market that information Listen to your intuition There's a path and there's a reason for things that happen sometimes You can like expand to a global audience where it's not just tied to where you live, but you can reach people from all over the world.    Connect with Amy M. Le: www.amy-m-le.com   Connect with me: Email: mayly@donutprincessla.com Business Website: www.donutprincessla.com YouTube: Mayly Tao / DONUT PRINCESS LA Apple Podcast: Short N' Sweet: A Donut Princess Podcast  Instagram: @donutprincessla / @maylytao Facebook: Donut Princess Los Angeles Twitter: Donut Princess LA  Tiktok: teochewdaily LinkedIn: Mayly Tao   *Help me self-publish my mom's book about her journey to America: https://gofund.me/e2569649   *Watch the Donut King Film here: thedonutkingfilm.com (also available on Apple TV, Google Play, and Amazon Prime Now)

My guest for this episode is Iman Hariri-Kia. She is a very inspiring individual who's balancing both full time jobs as well as working on her book. She is a New York-based writer, editor, and author. A 2017 recipient of the Annabelle Bonner Medal and a nationally acclaimed journalist, she covers sex, relationships, identity, adolescence, and more. Her debut novel, A HUNDRED OTHER GIRLS, will be published in August 2022. In this episode, she will talk more about her background and how she started working on her book.   “Always finish your draft.”-Iman Hariri-Kia   Keynotes: Self-publishing and traditional publishing, they're two completely equal routes. The publishing industry has changed dramatically since the start of the pandemic. You dictate what goes on the cover. You dictate how your story is told. You dictate the marketing and distribution.   Iman Hariri-Kia's Book Pre-order link here: A HUNDRED OTHER GIRLS   Connect with me! Email- mayly@donutprincessla.com Website - https://www.donutprincessla.com/ Instagram - @donutprincessla Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/donutprincessLA/ LinkedIn - Mayly Tao Twitter- https://twitter.com/donutprincessla/

For today's episode, I have the opportunity to sit down with Tyler Skinner, a serial entrepreneur who re-invented again and again to create and cultivate connections and community collaborations that enhance social & cultural shifts by bringing people together to believe in something bigger than themselves and to see the magic in motivation. And today, we will talk about imposter syndrome and fear and learning to adapt to it. Aside from that, Tyler will also give you her golden nuggets that will definitely help you on your journey!    “You only know what you know, but there's so much more in you than you know”   Tyler talks about her personal journey The hustle doesn't have to be a struggle Our intention is to be unintentional

Vannary Kong was born in Fresno, California and raised in Indianapolis. She is an Afro-Asian who's very passionate about not only what's going on in Southeast Asia, but also how it affects the United States. Vannary is the country director of the ASEAN Youth Organizations and was also actively involved with three other regional, multilateral bodies. And for today's episode, she will talk about her experience and the challenges she faced as someone who was raised from two cultures especially at the height of the BLM and Asian Hate. She will also share her five golden nuggets on what we can do to advance this new type of thinking to help and provide for the new generation. Tune in to this episode to find out more about what Vannary has to say!    “Even if you don't want to know about the policies that have happened because you feel like it's negative, it's just great to be aware. So you can make sure that you're being an informed citizen and making informed decisions and not being left in the dark.   Overcoming Generational Trauma  Learning and being informed about what happened to your own society What is Paris Peace Agreement? Finding ways to get involved

For today's episode, we have Christopher Cravens known as C Crave who is an African-American who grew up in a Cambodian-American community in Stockton. He puts out a type of content that really has a dedication in promoting culture even though it's different from his. And today, he will share about the Asian culture, the food, and the language that he grew up with. He will also share his five golden nuggets that will definitely help someone who's just starting out or for someone who also grew up in a multicultural family.    “It's all about respect when it comes to the language and how you address people”  Start and learn as you go along  Do not be discouraged about what anyone has to say about what you are doing Pushing negativity to the side      

Joe Ngo is an NYC-based actor, writer, and musician who had the honor of performing on major stages all over the United States, including the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, South Coast Repertory, Baltimore Center Stage, and ACT Theatre in Seattle. Some of his recent works include Cambodian Rock Band, All's Well That Ends Well, King of the Yees, Vietgone, The White Snake, 'Hamlet/Tyrants, Lovers, Liars', Henry IV: Part I, and The Taming of the Shrew.   In today's episode, Joe will talk about his journey in becoming an actor and also the history of his culture. He will share his pieces of advice for people that have discovered the passion that connects them to their culture, however, are unsure of how to proceed.    “Retelling stories and bringing it into full circle”    Horrendous but awesome stories  Putting two dynamics of Cambodian story alongside Cambodian rock music Preserving stories  

For today's episode, we have Jeremy Padawer, an American businessman, Internet entrepreneur, and animated television producer. He is the Co-President of the leading multi-brand toy company, Wicked Cool Toys. Jeremy was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee. Today, he will share his journey towards success and how he started his toy career. He will also give his 5 golden nuggets about productivity and what kept him going all these years.  If you want to know more about Jeremy and his journey, you can find him on Instagram @jeremypadawer   “As you get older and as you accumulate assets, things will become more apparent to you.”    Investing in longevity Long term thinking  Collectables as an investment 

We're moving into a new era where experiential flavors and familiar flavors, bound together like a hybrid. In this episode, Charn Bak talks about his business, The Boba Ice Cream, where he is bringing these trendy flavors and mixing them with the Boba concept. He talks about how he incorporated his Asian background through the flavors and also, Charn talks about the idea behind his business, the process, and everything you need to know about Boba! He will share his 5 golden nuggets – his words of advice to someone who wants to start their own brand.   If you want to follow Charn on his journey, you can find him on Instagram @bobaicecream   “We didn't wanna come out and be a new ice cream brand that is just a fad. We want to stay in power and we want people to really enjoy the product.”    People's taste buds are changing  The culture behind Boba Something familiar but different  The smallest details always matter 

James Tang is an actor and producer, known for Batfished, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and NCIS: Los Angeles. He is an Asian-American mainly a Teochew. In today's episode, he's gonna walk us through his journey in becoming an actor and the struggles that he encounters when it comes to the stereotype about Asian people, especially Asian men in the entertainment industry. He will also give his 5 golden nuggets about aspiring Asian-American people who want to get started on the path of becoming an actor. To know more about James, you can find him on IG, Twitch, Twitter, and TikTok @jamesthetang The stereotype about Asian men having no room in the entertainment industry Cultural upbringing Journey in becoming an actor

In today's episode, we have Philippa Hughes, a Social Sculptor and Creative Strategist who produces creative projects that transform society through humanizing and compassionate conversations between people who might not normally meet. She facilitates a dinner where she invites politically diverse guests to talk to each other face-to-face and share their experiences and views without the filter. Today, she will talk about understanding what it meant to be American and bringing people together regardless of their political views. She will also share her journey towards becoming an artist and the struggles she faced to achieved it. Bringing Americans back together Understanding Identity Having people for dinner with opposing views What does it mean to be American?

Quincy Surasmith is a Thai-Teochew American actor and journalist based in Los Angeles. He hosts and produces Asian Americana, a podcast about Asian American culture and history. Acting-wise, Quincy has been featured on Conan and can be heard as the voice and lyricist behind Thai Chip and Dale on Disney's Mickey Mouse. His work has also been featured in LAist and on KPCC. For today's episode, he will share his story and experiences of being a Thai-Teochew. To know more about him and his story, you can find him on his show at asianamericana.com and he's also on Twitter and Instagram @Quincetessence. Crafting your story Sense of Belongingness Exploring your own culture and history Teochew culture