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Are you burning out trying to make change and fight injustice? In this episode, I talk with Dorcas Cheng-Tozun about sustainable social advocacy and:  • The six roles of social justice work • Why the extroverted activist ideal isn't accurate or sustainable  • Pacing yourself and taking time for rest to make more impact in your volunteer or nonprofit work • Benefits of having diverse personalities and interdependent communities   Dorcas is a writer, editor, communications consultant, and longtime nonprofit professional. She is the author of three books and currently teaches design thinking and social innovation to high school students. A Silicon Valley native, Dorcas has also lived in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Kenya. Keep in touch with Dorcas: • Website: http://www.chengtozun.com  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chengtozun  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chengtozun  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chengtozun  Resources Mentioned: • Social Justice for the Sensitive Soul by Dorcas Cheng-Tozun: https://bookshop.org/a/63892/9781506483436   Thanks for listening! You can read the full show notes and sign up for my email list to get new episode announcements and other resources at: https://www.sensitivestories.comYou can also follow "SensitiveStrengths" for behind-the-scenes content plus more educational and inspirational HSP resources: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sensitivestrengths TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sensitivestrengths Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sensitivestrengths And for more support, attend a Sensitive Sessions monthly workshop: https://www.sensitivesessions.com. Use code PODCAST for 25% off. If you have a moment, please rate and review the podcast, it helps Sensitive Stories reach more HSPs! This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for treatment with a mental health or medical professional. Some links are affiliate links. You are under no obligation to purchase any book, product or service. I am not responsible for the quality or satisfaction of any purchase.

Do you wonder if you have what it takes to make a difference in the world? Dorcas Cheng-Tozun brings her brand of gracious, kind wisdom to the table in this episode of Peace Talks with Mariah Humphries and Katie Mullin. She reminds us that, no matter who you are, you can change for the world for good—and shows us how to do it through self awareness and concern for others.Dorcas Cheng-Tozun is an award-winning writer, editor, speaker, and communications consultant. She is the author of Start, Love, Repeat: How to Stay in Love with Your Entrepreneur in a Crazy Start-up World, Let There d.light: How One Social Enterprise Brought Solar Products to 100 Million People, and Social Justice for the Sensitive Soul: How to Change the World in Quiet Ways. Her work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Christianity Today, Image Journal, and dozens of other publications in the US, Asia, and Africa. She currently serves as a high school instructor of social innovation at Valley Christian Schools.Dorcas has a BA in communication and an MA in sociology from Stanford University, as well as a professional editing certificate from the University of California, Berkeley. A Silicon Valley native, she has lived in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Nairobi, Kenya. She and her husband have been married for nineteen years and have two young sons.» Subscribe to PEACE TALKS Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/peace-talks/id1590168616About the Center for Formation, Justice and Peace:Justice and peace come from the inside out—from the overflow of a transformed heart. This belief led our founder, Bishop Todd Hunter, to start the Center for Formation, Justice and Peace in 2021. The Center brings together a diverse, interdenominational community of people who want to be formed in love to heal a broken world. Because “religion” is often part of the problem, we've created a brave, Jesus-centered space for dialogue, questioning, creating, and exploration. PEACE TALKS introduces you to women and men who are working to undo oppression, leading to lives of deeper peace for all.Connect with The Center OnlineVisit The Center's Website: https://centerfjp.orgFollow The Center on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/centerfjpFollow The Center on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centerfjp/Support the show

Have you ever felt like your big heart and deep emotions are both a gift and a challenge? If you've struggled with burnout — or wondered how to make a difference without losing yourself — this conversation is for you.  Today's guest co-host, Dorcas Cheng-Tozun, shares how to ... use your emotional intensity and empathy as strengths …   care for yourself while caring for others … and serve others in ways that don't leave you utterly depleted.  Listen in for truly practical tips on setting boundaries, practicing self-compassion, and sustainably serving the people God has called you to serve.   Links mentioned: The Sensitive & Strong Community Cafe:  https://CheriGregory.com/Cafe Take the “Am I a Highly Sensitive Person?” Self-Quiz: https://CheriGregory.com/hspquiz/ Dorcas Cheng-Tozun:  https://www.chengtozun.com/

The AACC Reclaim Podcast, hosted by Raymond Chang and Katie Nguyen Palomares, invites listeners to explore engaging culture with sensitivity. Featuring guest Dorcas Cheng-Tozun, a writer and communications consultant, the episode highlights her impactful contributions to organizations like D.Light and her insights from living across various cultures. Dorcas, author of "Start, Love, Repeat" and "Social Justice for the Sensitive Soul," shares wisdom on cultural engagement.    Throughout the conversation, Dorcas emphasizes the importance of embracing our unique gifts and passions while pursuing meaningful goals. Reflecting on her own experiences, she discusses the pitfalls of conforming to stereotypes in social activism and the need to prioritize emotional well-being. The episode serves as a reminder to listeners that authentic engagement with justice issues should not come at the expense of personal health and growth. Hosts: Raymond Chang and Katie Nguyen Palomares    Guest: Dorcas Cheng-Tozun   Engineer: Elliot Koo   Podcast Manager: Katie Nguyen Palomares   Producer: Sean Dupiano   Follow us on IG: @aachristcollab   To find out more about AACC's work, donate, or learn more visit asianamericanchristiancollaborative.com.  

AbbeyoftheArts.com/Lift-Every-Voice Christine Valters Paintner is joined by author Claudia Love Mair for a series of video conversations. Every other month they take up a new book by or about a voice of color. The community is invited to purchase and read the books in advance and participate actively in this journey of deepening, discovery, and transformation. This month they are joined by Dorcas Cheng-Tozun to discuss her book Social Justice for the Sensitive Soul: How to Change the World in Quiet Ways. A timely, delightfully readable, and much-needed book. —Booklist, starred review Social justice work, we often assume, is raised voices and raised fists. It requires leading, advocating, fighting, and organizing wherever it takes place–in the streets, slums, villages, inner cities, halls of political power, and more. But what does social justice work look like for those of us who don't feel comfortable battling in the trenches? Sensitive souls–including those who consider themselves highly emotional, empathic, or introverted–have much to contribute to bringing about a more just and equitable world. Such individuals are wise, thoughtful, and conscientious; they feel more deeply and see things that others don't. We need their contributions. Yet, sustaining justice work can be particularly challenging for the sensitive, and it requires a deep level of self-awareness, intentionality, and care. In Social Justice for the Sensitive Soul, writer Dorcas Cheng-Tozun (Enneagram 4, INFJ, nonprofit/social enterprise professional, and multiple-burnout survivor) offers six possible pathways for sensitive types: – Connectors relational activists whose interactions and conversations build the social capital necessary for change – Creatives artists and creators whose work inspires, sheds light, makes connections, and brings issues into the public consciousness – Record Keepers archivists who preserve essential information and hold our collective memory and history – Builders inventors, programmers, and engineers who center empathy as they develop society-changing products and technologies – Equippers educators, mentors, and elders who build skills and knowledge within movements and shepherd the next generation of changemakers – Researchers data-driven individuals who utilize information as a persuasive tool to effect change and propose options for improvement Alongside inspiring, real-life examples of highly sensitive world-changers, Cheng-Tozun expands the possibilities of how to have a positive social impact, affirming the particular gifts and talents that sensitive souls offer to a hurting world. AbbeyoftheArts.com/lift-every-voice/social-justice-for-the-sensitive-soul/

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My guest today is Dorcas Cheng-Tozun.Dorcas is an award-winning writer, editor, speaker, communications consultant, and former Inc.com columnist. She is the author of several books including Social Justice for the Sensitive Soul: How to Change the World in Quiet Ways, which we discuss today. Her work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Christianity Today, Image Journal, and dozens of other publications in the US, Asia, and Africa. Dorcas has nearly twenty years of experience as a nonprofit and social enterprise professional. A Silicon Valley native, she has lived in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Nairobi, Kenya. She and her entrepreneur husband have been married for eighteen years and have two young sons.In our conversation today, Dorcas shares how she came to understand herself to be a highly sensitive person. She helps us understand what that means and how highly sensitive persons can find ways to engage in emotionally demanding work while staying true to oneself, pursuing balance, and overall well-being.Dorcas, thank you for this lovely conversation.  Thank you for sharing your stories and journey here and also through your writing.  You are making the world a kinder place.You'll find links in the show notes to Dorcas's website, books, and social media pages. Website: www.chengtozun.comLinks to places to buy books: www.chengtozun.com/booksFacebook: www.facebook.com/chengtozunIG: www.instagram.com/chengtozun/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/chengtozun/ Starred review in Booklist: https://www.booklistonline.com/Social-Justice-for-the-Sensitive-Soul-How-to-Change-the-World-in-Quiet-Ways-/pid=9777030Make Life Less Difficult

This week, Heather sits down with writer Dorcas Cheng-Tozun to discuss how to navigate matters of social justice when you're a reserved or highly sensitive person. Do you have to be an extrovert to inspire people to rally around community needs? Dorcas explains small, quiet ways you can make an impact. In this episode Heather also addresses National Adoption month with Herbie Newell, president and executive director of Lifeline Children's Services, the largest evangelical adoption agency in the country. Herbie has a special burden for vulnerable children, and he shares with us how Christians can obey God's call in James 1:27— “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world” (NIV). Guest Bio Dorcas Cheng-Tozun is an award-winning writer, editor, and speaker. She is a former Inc.com columnist whose work has also appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Christianity Today, Image Journal, the Unreasonable blog, The Entrepreneurial Leader, and dozens of other publications in the US and Asia. She currently serves as editorial director of the nonprofit Pax, which promotes peace and justice in the twenty-first century. Dorcas's work with various nonprofits, social enterprises, and faith-based organizations has given her opportunities to engage with a broad range of social issues toward solutions in the areas of homelessness, affordable housing, energy access, youth leadership, HIV/AIDS, and international development. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her social entrepreneur husband and two young sons. Her most recent book is Social Justice for the Sensitive Soul: How to Change the World in Quiet Ways. Host Bio Heather Thompson Day is an associate professor of communication at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan. She is the author of eight books, including I'll See You Tomorrow and It's Not Your Turn. Reach out to Heather on X, the app formerly known as Twitter at @HeatherTDay and on Instagram @heatherthompsonday. Get Heather's weekly inspirational email delivered to your inbox every Friday night at 7 PM EST. Sign up now at: www.heatherthompsonday.com/links. Viral Jesus is a production of Christianity Today Host and creator: Heather Thompson Day Executive Producer: Ed Gilbreath Producer: Loren Joseph Mix Engineer: Alex Carter Director of CT Podcasts: Mike Cosper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How can we bring alive sustainable forms of activism that honour authenticity and humanity in each and everyone of us? In this episode entitled The Path Forward Amisha talks with Dorcas Cheng-Tozun, an award-winning writer, editor, speaker, and communications consultant. She is the author of three books, including the recent ‘Social Justice for the Sensitive Soul: How to Change the World in Quiet Ways'. Dorcas has nearly twenty years of experience as a nonprofit and social enterprise professional. She served as the first director of communications for d.light, one of the world's leading social enterprises, and has provided communications consulting for social-benefit companies around the world. We learn about  :: diverse, authentic and sustainable forms of activism :: activism strategies for highly sensitive people  :: how we can appeal to people in power to forge change :: examples of innovative creative peacemaking strategies, such as FARC in Columbia :: tools and methodologies of overcoming division and stand in integrity :: intentional relationship practices :: tools for processing and avoiding burn out and anxiety :: forming unexpected friendships that might change our lives :: the impacts of social entrepreneurship Links from this episode and more at allthatweare.org    

Dorcas Cheng-Tozun is an award-winning writer, editor, speaker, communications consultant, and former Inc.com columnist. Her work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Christianity Today, Image Journal, and dozens of other publications in the US, Asia, and Africa. She serves as the editorial director of PAX, a Christian nonprofit dedicated to inspiring and equipping the next generation of BIPOC contemplative activists and is a high school instructor of social innovation at Valley Christian Schools. Dorcas has nearly twenty years of experience as a nonprofit and social enterprise professional. She and her entrepreneur husband have been married for eighteen years and have two young sons.   Dorcas has a BA in communication and an MA in sociology from Stanford University, as well as a professional editing certificate from the University of California, Berkeley. show notes link to her activists.  Dorcas page Book Howard Thurman Kenneth Clark and Mamie Phipps Clark  Richard and Mildred Loving,   hsperson.com, https://highlysensitiverefuge.com/ www.chengtozun.com @chengtozun on IG, FB, and LinkedIn;  www.chengtozun.com/books for links to buy the book

In this episode, Dorcas Chang-Tozun joins the show to  talk about her personal faith journey, her thought-provoking book Social Justice for the Sensitive Soul, and her profound insights on social activism. Dorcas passionately emphasizes the significance of acknowledging the unique experiences of sensitive individuals within the realm of activism, urging listeners to broaden their understanding of what constitutes effective social change. Furthermore, she delves into the complex interplay between anger and social transformation, sheds light on the concept of resilience, and underscores the utmost importance of self-care in sustaining one's commitment to making a difference.  Dorcas Cheng-Tozun is an award-winning writer, editor, speaker, communications consultant, and former Inc.com columnist. She is the author of multiple books including  Social Justice for the Sensitive Soul: How to Change the World in Quiet Ways (June 2023). Her work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Christianity Today, Image Journal, and dozens of other publications in the US, Asia, and Africa. She serves as the editorial director of PAX, a Christian nonprofit dedicated to inspiring and equipping the next generation of BIPOC contemplative activists and is a high school instructor of social innovation at Valley Christian Schools. Dorcas has nearly twenty years of experience as a nonprofit and social enterprise professional. She served as the first director of communications for d.light, one of the world's leading social enterprises, and has provided communications consulting for social-benefit companies around the world. She and her entrepreneur husband have been married for eighteen years and have two young sons. Future Christian is supported by: Presenting Sponsor: Phillips Seminary Join conversations that expose you to new ideas, deepen your commitment and give insights to how we can minister in a changing world.    Supporting Sponsors: I Help Pastors Get Jobs: Use code 'futurechristian' Torn Curtain Arts is a non-profit ministry that works with worship leaders, creatives, and churches to help avoid burnout, love their work, and realize their full creative potential.    

Watch this episode to learn about the role sensitive souls can play in social justice work.    Dorcas Cheng-Tozun is an award-winning writer, editor, author, and former columnist for Inc.com. Her latest book is Social Justice for the Sensitive Soul: How to Change the World in Quiet Ways. In this episode, she discusses the role empathy plays in activism and the unique challenges empaths face doing social impact work.  00:00 Preview  00:32  Introduction  00:54 About Dorcas Cheng-Tozun  02:40 A short synopsis of Social Justice for the Sensitive Soul  03:37 What challenges do empaths face when social justice work?  06:43 Dorcas' personal backstory  11:05 How Social Justice for the Sensitive Soul came to be 15:18 How "sensitive souls” are reacting to her book  19:58 The power of "sitting down for a conversation"  23:56 The role of empathy in activism  30:58 Finding the activist sweet spot for sensitive souls 38:07 How to be kind to yourself as an empath  42:37 Dorcas Cheng-Tozun's Purposeful Empathy Story  CONNECT WITH DORCAS CHENG-TOZUN ✩ Website: https://www.chengtozun.com/ ✩ Social Justice for the Sensitive Soul: https://www.amazon.ca/Social-Justice-Sensitive-Soul-Change-ebook/dp/B0B5M6NHTC ✩ Let There d.light: https://www.amazon.ca/Let-There-d-light-Enterprise-Products/dp/1734397004 CONNECT WITH ANITA ✩ Email purposefulempathy@gmail.com   ✩ Website https://www.anitanowak.com/   ✩ LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/anitanowak ✩ Instagram https://tinyurl.com/anitanowakinstagram ✩ Twitter https://twitter.com/anitanowak21 ✩ Facebook Page https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyFacebook ✩ Facebook Group https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyCommunity ✩ Podcast Audio https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyPodcast Video edited by David Tsvariani

“I would imagine that most of us could realize that there is this great intersection between who I am, what I love to do, what I feel called to do, and what I see are the felt and important needs of our communities.” — Dorcas Cheng-Tozun Author Dorcas Cheng-Tozun talks with us about pursuing justice while honoring one's own particular sensitivities.  What does it look like to pursue social justice efforts when one's nature is particularly sensitive? Author Dorcas Cheng-Tozun writes about this dynamic in her recent book Social Justice for the Sensitive Soul: How to Change the World in Quiet Ways. I sat down with Dorcas to talk about the gifts and challenges of being a Highly Sensitive Person and the ways she has learned to embrace her own limitations while continuing to use her strengths to do good in the world. Dorcas offers practical strategies, spiritual encouragement, and historical models for honoring both soul and vision. This conversation will be beneficial both for those who identify as Highly Sensitive People and those who have sensitive people in their lives. And if you listen to the end of the podcast, I've included a bonus from our conversation where Dorcas talks about a few of the things she has learned about parenting sensitive kids.​ So jump right in! We're so glad you're here. — Ann Boyd For show notes or more information please visit our article at The Well. If you'd like to support the work of InterVarsity's Women Scholars and Professionals, including future podcasts such as this episode, you can do so at givetoiv.org/wsap. Thank you for listening!

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This episode is special, it is a conversation led by Barbara Allen, with author Dorcas Cheng-Tozun about her new book, Social Justice for the Sensitive Soul, how to change the world in quiet ways. Together with Jacquelyn Strickland and myself we had a great conversation on how HSP's can be social activists, the struggles they encounter and why activism is so important. You can find out more about Dorcas on her website; https://www.chengtozun.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sensitiveandstrong/message

You know that feeling when you’ve been able to sense something for a while and then someone gives you language for that thing? This is exactly what happened to me when I read Dorcas Cheng-Tozun’s new book! In Social Justice for the Sensitive Soul, Dorcas helps those of us who might be Highly Sensitive People … Continue reading Episode 199 – Dorcas Cheng-Tozun

On our Season 6 Premiere, new Host, Mo King, talks with award-winning writer, editor, and heart centered nonprofit/social enterprise professional, Dorcas Cheng-Tozun.  Dorcas is the editorial director at Pax, a faith-based nonprofit that seeks to inspire people to be peacemakers and justice-seekers, and is the author of three books, the most recent being Social Justice for the Sensitive Soul, releasing on June 20th. In this captivating conversation, we hear about her passions, the theory of contemplative activism, and how she is changing the world in quiet ways. This episode illustrates pathways for positive social impact for sensitive types and inspires us all to broaden the categories of what we define as social activism. Follow Dorcas at chengtozun.com or on Instagram.To get more content like this and learn more about ignite and PSR go to psr.edu.

Hear from Emily Wood, ER doc Ian Ellis, Fuller NT professor Chris Blumhofer, singer/songwriter Natalie Schlabs, author and activist Dorcas Cheng-Tozun, novelist Shawn Smucker, and journalist Aarik Danielsen on a year like none other and how God saw them through. Take a tour through the past with us as we revisit April and May of 2020 - the uncertainty of almost everything AND the faithfulness of God in this greatest hits episode.

*Airdate 12/12/2017 On this episode of Family Business Today, Greg Lewis interviews Dorcas Cheng-Tozun, author of Start, Love, Repeat: How to Stay in Love with your Entrepreneur in a Crazy Start-Up World, concerning the conversations husbands and wives should have about their family business partnership. It is valuable prescriptive guide to how to keep your relationship strong when there's a start-up in the family. The idea of starting your own business is exhilarating and inspiring. It's one over 30 million Americans pursue. But being the significant other of an entrepreneur is not so glamorous. Boundaries between work and home disappear. Personal savings and business funds become intertwined. You can feel like a single parent as your spouse travels, works late hours, and answers calls and e-mails 24-7. You may even sacrifice a career or move your home for the sake of the business. But there are strategies you can use to combat all this stress and uncertainty. Whether you're new to the start-up world, or a long-term entrepreneurial partner, START, LOVE, REPEAT will help you understand exactly how a start-up affects your lives-and what you can do to build a happy and healthy relationship in the midst of the madness. Dorcas Cheng-Tozun has not only done extensive research, she has lived through the perils and pitfalls of being with an entrepreneur as the wife of the CEO and cofounder of successful start-up d.light. She offers clear-sighted, first-hand advice for any couple considering making the same leap. She further draws on interviews with other successful entrepreneurs and their significant others, executive coaches, marriage-family therapists, venture capitalists, and start-up authorities to provide practical insights and steps any couple can take to build a strong relationship while launching that dream business. To learn more about the Tennessee Center for Family Business, visit our website at www.tncfb.com. Podcast made with help provided by Visual Media Co. https://www.visualmediaco.com/

Zensensa speaks to Duncas Cheng-Tozus about being in a relationship with an entrepreneur. What is different about dating an entrepreneur and what should you consider. There are so many benefits but also challenges to discuss and we will discuss all these so you can get the best start. We look at what discussions you should have with your partner to avoid future issues. To get the one-hour free webinar, packed with practical relationship skills head to https://www.zensensa.com/webinar/ So stay put and listen to the podcast to the end. And don't forget to subscribe and leave a review. Here is a list of our top dating and relationship resources. https://www.zensensa.com/reddit-relationships/ https://www.zensensa.com/reddit-relationship-advice-3-tips-to-rekindle-desire-in-long-term-relationships/ https://www.zensensa.com/3-ways-to-end-being-a-people-pleaser/ https://www.zensensa.com/what-i-learned-from-premarital-counseling-and-why-it-could-save-your-marriage/ https://www.zensensa.com/relationship-coach/ https://www.zensensa.com/marriage-therapy/ https://www.zensensa.com/a-dating-coach-reveals-how-to-find-your-match/ https://www.zensensa.com/how-couple-counseling-can-save-your-relationship https://www.zensensa.com/confidence-coach-reveals-three-tips-to-skyrocket-your-confidence/ https://www.zensensa.com/sex-quiz/ https://www.zensensa.com/kink-test/ https://www.zensensa.com/relationship-counseling-and-the-5-love-language/ https://www.zensensa.com/online-marriage-counseling/

Show notes This episode highlights important takeaways from my interview with Dorcas in Episode 8, for those of you that don't have time to listen to a longer episode or just want to get right to the heart of the episode. In these shorter episodes, I'll add my insights through my lens as a Marriage Coach… The post The Takeaways: Dorcas Cheng-Tozun’s interview appeared first on .

Episode show notes: I’ve been looking forward to today’s interview with Dorcas Cheng-Tozun for over a year. I reached out to her last year, but she and her family were living in Nairobi, Kenya, one of several international moves they have made while growing d.light.  Dorcas is the author of Start, Love, Repeat: How to… The post Dorcas Cheng-Tozun: Author & Entrepreneur Spouse, Hard-Won Perspective from Life in an International Social Enterprise appeared first on .

Dorcas Cheng-Tozun on her new book about bringing light to the third world ("Let There D.Light"), outbreaks of violence against Asian-Americans, and how the church can help stand in solidarity with those who are hurting from some of the side effects of this global pandemic. Psalm 90 Let There D.Light Start, Love, Repeat

Nothing can replace a conversation in real life. LOVED every moment with the season 1 and season 2 guests who participated in the Someday Is Here Live Event last month on February 22nd. We enjoyed a conversation around a coffee table and reflected on what it meant to be in an all asian event setting, our hopes for the up and coming leaders, and why this space is so important. I hope you were able to see some of the photos from the day. Check out @somedayisherepodcast for highlights. Let me know if you were in the audience and took part. I’d love to hear your feedback from our time. Season 1 Guests (in order of appearance on the episode):Dorcas Cheng-Tozun, Ruth Chou Simons, Michelle Kim McCoy, Diane Dokko Kim and Helen Lee Season 2 guests (in order of appearance on the episode): Dorina Gilmore-Young, Tracey Gee, Jensine Lee, Susie Gamez, Michelle Reyes and Alia Joy We can't wait for you to JOIN US next year! Mark your calendars for March 6th, 2021!!! More details to come Stay connected with Viv onInstagram: @vivmabuni + @somedayisherepodcast Twitter: @vivmabuni www.vivianmabuni.com

Do you want to know how to stay in love with your entrepreneur in a crazy startup world? How about learning from someone who wrote the book (literally!) on the subject? That's what you'll get from my interview with Dorcas Cheng-Tozun, who is an award-winning writer, a former columnist for Inc.com, and the author of Start, Love, Repeat: How to Stay in Love with Your Entrepreneur in a Crazy Start-up World.    We talk about self care, learning about yourself, and setting boundaries, and I am telling you, this show is good for every woman to hear, even if you're not married to an entrepreneur. So press play and listen in on my conversation with Dorcas.   Learn more about Dorcas Cheng-Tozun: https://www.chengtozun.com/ Purchase Start, Love, Repeat   Mrs. Startup Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mrsstartup/ Mrs. Startup Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/mrsstartup/ Mrs. Startup website: https://mrsstartup.com  Karen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howellkaren/

Last time Dorcas Cheng-Tozun was on the show, she joined me in sunny California to discuss the ins and outs of supporting an entrepreneurial spouse. Today, things are a bit different: Dorcas is in Nairobi, Kenya, sharing all about the big move and how moving overseas three times over the past decade inspired her book https://www.chengtozun.com/order-book (Start, Love, Repeat: How to Stay in Love with Your Entrepreneur in a Crazy Start-up World).   Dorcas is a woman who practices what she preaches. Like Tim Ferriss, she makes herself a guinea pig to test her hypotheses – and now she has an opportunity to test the principles from Start, Love, Repeat in the field.   Because with being an entrepreneurial – or the family member of an entrepreneur – comes distractions.   There's so much going on and so many moving parts, and things like the work that needs to get done, taking care of your kids, housework, errands, and other activities can pull all of your focus.   But when you spend all of your time focusing on everything else, you can end up losing the touchpoints that a relationship needs in order to stay closely connected. And as that happens, questions and doubts about your relationship can slip into your mind.   So how do you come back from that or prevent yourself from getting to that place?   Critically, it's important to recognize that “trust can be a choice.” You may not necessarily be feeling it in the moment, but if you choose to act like you do and choose to continue sharing with them, those actions can actually reinforce your bond.   “Your behavior comes first, and then your mind, spirit, and soul can follow.”   If you don't make the choice to try, it can be devastating to a relationship. Because as it turns out, the number one reason people get divorced isn't actually infidelity or any big event – it's because they give up; they feel like the spark is gone and they just stop investing in the relationship.   One of the first steps when we're talking about maintaining intimacy is the recognition that it's not going to happen by itself.   So listen empathetically and get to know one another. That's how you'll ultimately connect emotionally. Really, it's impossible to overemphasize just how important that is – because you CAN make a choice to create the conditions that help develop intimacy!   --   Resources: Learn more at https://www.chengtozun.com/ (chengtozun.com) Connect with Dorcas: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Start, Love, Repeat: How to Stay in Love with Your Entrepreneur in a Crazy Start-up World   --   We are brought to you by the Lawton Marketing Group, a full-service advertising and design agency serving companies and entrepreneurs at all levels. They are your one-stop shop for all your website, logo, social media, print, app design and reputable management needs.   Visit LawtonMG.com for more info.   -- The Impact Entrepreneur Show is produced by Podcast Masters

Entrepreneurs have the highest rate of infidelity. In this episode, we meet Dorcas Cheng-Tozun, author of “Start, Love, Repeat: How to Stay in Love with Your Entrepreneur in a Crazy Start-up World.” We learn from Dorcas, a writer for Inc.com, who believes that just because you are married to an entrepreneur, it does not mean you should be a single parent. Dorcas reminds us that boundaries for every couple look different, but when one person in the couple is suffering, there needs to be a change. Ned Tozun, husband to Dorcas, started d.light, a leader in solar power for off-grid families. Welcome to the Love or Work Podcast, hosted by Andre Shinabarger (Physician Assistant, Grady Hospital) and Jeff Shinabarger (Social Entrepreneur and Founder of Plywood People). They are asking the question: Is it possible to change the world, stay in love and raise a healthy family? 100 interviews where Jeff and Andre learn from other working families in the journey of marriage, purpose and parenting. Website: www.loveorwork.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/loveorwork Learn more from Dorcas: https://www.chengtozun.com/ Love or Work is a project of Plywood People. Plywood is a non-profit in Atlanta leading a community of start-ups doing good. www.plywoodpeople.com

Many people (especially aspiring entrepreneurs) have a romantic view of what entrepreneurship looks like – and while there is a lot of freedom, getting there is a long and difficult journey. It's The Struggle, Ben Horowitz posits in his poem. A highly rewarding and beautiful struggle, but a struggle nonetheless.   And it's easy for entrepreneurs to get laser focused on their mission and let everything else slip through the cracks along this journey… if there's not somebody there to help and offer support.   Our guest Dorcas Cheng-Tozun is an award-winning writer and speaker who explores the intersection of start-up life with marriage, family, and well-being through columns and her book, Start, Love, Repeat: How to Stay in Love with Your Entrepreneur in a Crazy Start-up World.   This isn't your average book about entrepreneurship. It's written from Dorcas' point of view, as the veritable Chief of Staff for her husband's entrepreneurial endeavors, and it offers an incredibly unique and insightful perspective on the entrepreneurial mind.   It also teaches entrepreneurs an incredibly important lesson about bringing their spouse in: your spouse is a stakeholder in your business, just like an investor would be, just like a key business partner would be – and their buy-in is essential. Beyond that, they can be your cheerleader, your unique competitive advantage encouraging you each step of the way.   “Build your business, do what you want to do, but don't forget about the rest of your life,” Dorcas says. “Don't forget about the other people in your life. Don't forget about what you love to do, the things that feed your soul and spirit, that will enable you to survive these crazy ups and downs in the rollercoaster ride of being an entrepreneur.”   --   Resources: Learn more at https://www.chengtozun.com/ (chengtozun.com) Connect with Dorcas: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Start, Love, Repeat: How to Stay in Love with Your Entrepreneur in a Crazy Start-up World   --   We are brought to you by the Lawton Marketing Group, a full-service advertising and design agency serving companies and entrepreneurs at all levels. They are your one-stop shop for all your website, logo, social media, print, app design and reputable management needs.   Visit LawtonMG.com for more info.   -- The Impact Entrepreneur Show is produced by Podcast Masters

If you are an entrepreneur – whether you’ve launched a company, a lifestyle business, or are working as a freelancer – or you’re the person married to one, today’s episode is one you do not want to miss. My special guest today is Dorcas Cheng-Tozun and she has over a decade’s worth of experience living […] The post 208: How to Stay In Love With Your Entrepreneur first appeared on Read to Lead Podcast.

In today’s episode, Susan talks with Dorcas Cheng-Tozun, an award-winning writer, a columnist for Inc.com, and the author of “Start, Love, Repeat: How to Stay in Love with Your Entrepreneur in a Crazy Start-up World.”Susan and Dorcas talk about being married to an entrepreneur and business owner, what you need to know about what you’re getting into, and the strategies for keeping an entrepreneurial marriage going.Links:Dorcas’s website: https://www.chengtozun.com/Dorcas’s book: http://amzn.to/2p8u5jqSusan’s websites:Everything Susan: http://suebmoe.com2Questions.TV: http://2Questions.TVBaroncini-Moe Executive Coaching: http://susanbaroncini-moe.comBusiness in Blue Jeans: http://businessinbluejeans.comShare your thoughts in the comments below!Equipment used for this video:- Zoom.us- Blue Yeti Microphone- MacBook Pro Subscribe to 2QuestionsTV for more interviews and behind the scenes footage! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dorcas Cheng-Tozun is an award-winning writer and the author of Start, Love, Repeat: How to Stay in Love with Your Entrepreneur in a Crazy Start-up World. She is a columnist for Inc.com and a regular contributor to Christianity Today. Her work has also appeared in dozens of publications in the U.S., U.K., and Asia. Previously, Dorcas worked as a nonprofit and social enterprise professional for a decade. A Silicon Valley native, Dorcas has also lived in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Kenya. She and her entrepreneur husband have two adorable hapa boys. In this interview, Dorcas reminds us a that just because the path is difficult, or we cannot see the fruit of the work we're doing or that we feel stuck and alone in this moment, that doesn't mean God is not with us or we're not following the right dream. Some of my other takeaways from this conversation with Dorcas include: The value of knowing yourself and learning to accept and embrace who God made you. That no matter what you feel called to, you need breaks from work, technology, and the day-to-day demands. This was a great reminder of the value of keeping the Sabbath. And how feeling stuck might just be God inviting you into deeper communion with Him. BOOKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: The Enneagram: A Christian Perspective by Richard Rohr & Andreas Ebert Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant The Cure: What if God Isn't Who You Think He Is and Neither Are You? by John Lynch, Bruce McNichol and Bill Thrall   You'll find the show notes, links to resources mentioned, and ways to connect with Dorcas, here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/76    Get More Involved...Become a Devoted Dreamers Patron. Learn more: https://www.patreon.com/DevotedDreamersPodcast   GET CONNECTED: Find your tribe in the Devoted Dreamers Insiders Facebook Group where you can connect with other like-minded women in pursuit of their God-shaped dreams. Leave your review of the show on iTunes or Stitcher Subscribe on iTunes * Subscribe on Android   Some links to products listed here are affiliate links. When you click those and make a purchase, I earn a commission that supports this podcast. Thanks for your support!

Are you struggling to achieve a healthy work-life balance in your relationship? Do you feel like your partner is focusing more on work and less on you and the relationship? It's easy for our relationships to take a back seat to a busy job or a new business venture. There are only so many hours in a day, and much of the time is spent working. Don't let work ruin your relationship. Listen to today's show to find out the key tools to balance your work life with your romantic life.   In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to manage your time between work and your relationship.  Creating weekly agreements to manage expectations and avoid conflicts.  How to be present with your spouse and forget about work while at home.  Setting boundaries on when to talk about work and when to 'keep it at the office'.  The importance of checking in with your partner and letting them know you care about their work, while not letting it overshadow the relationship.  Using shared calendars to help manage time, expectations and work-relationship balance.  Dorcas Cheng-Tozun is an award-winning writer and author of Start, Love, Repeat: How to Stay in Love with Your Entrepreneur in a Crazy Start-up World. She is a columnist for Inc.com and has written for dozens of other publications. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her entrepreneur husband and their two young boys Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/130 Interested in learning more about our Costa Rica Couples Retreat? The retreat is built to be the ultimate vacation for couples looking to have fun, try new things and build a stronger relationship in paradise. Click here to learn more! Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Do you want to hear more on this topic? Are you struggling with achieving a work-relationship balnce? If so, you're not alone. Continue the conversation on our Facebook Group here: Love Tribe Sponsors Zola: Zola is the wedding company that will do anything for love. They are reinventing the wedding planning and registry experience to make the happiest moment in our couples' lives even happier. From engagement to wedding and decorating your first home, Zola is there, combining compassionate customer service with modern tools and technology. All in the service of love. To sign up with Zola and receive a $50 credit towards your registry, go to ZOLA.com/ido. Lovelands: Lovelands is a highly readable guide to creating the relationship and life you most deeply desire, by psychologist Dr Debra Campbell. If you’ve ever wondered why you keep going wrong in love and how to make lasting change for the better — Lovelands will show you how to make that change, not just in your relationship but in every area of your life. Get your copy of Lovelands today — available in hardcover, Amazon and Audible. If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! - Chase & Sarah

Dream of You Chapter 10 "Breaking Up with Perfection"  Author and speaker, Dorcas Cheng-Tozun speaks with Jo in this episode about overcoming perfectionism and avoiding the lack of freedom and grace that result from trying to be perfect.  Get more information about Dorcas at chengtozun.com and follow @dorcas_ct on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Linkedin.   Her book is "Start, Love, Repeat: How to Stay in Love with your Entrepreneur in a Crazy Start Up World" 

On this episode of Family Business Today, Greg Lewis interviews Dorcas Cheng-Tozun, author of Start, Love, Repeat: How to Stay in Love with your Entrepreneur in a Crazy Start-Up World, concerning the conversations husbands and wives should have about their family business partnership. It is valuable prescriptive guide to how to keep your relationship strong when there’s a start-up in the family.The idea of starting your own business is exhilarating and inspiring. It’s one over 30 million Americans pursue. But being the significant other of an entrepreneur is not so glamorous. Boundaries between work and home disappear. Personal savings and business funds become intertwined. You can feel like a single parent as your spouse travels, works late hours, and answers calls and e-mails 24-7. You may even sacrifice a career or move your home for the sake of the business.But there are strategies you can use to combat all this stress and uncertainty. Whether you’re new to the start-up world, or a long-term entrepreneurial partner, START, LOVE, REPEAT will help you understand exactly how a start-up affects your lives-and what you can do to build a happy and healthy relationship in the midst of the madness. Dorcas Cheng-Tozun has not only done extensive research, she has lived through the perils and pitfalls of being with an entrepreneur as the wife of the CEO and cofounder of successful start-up d.light. She offers clear-sighted, first-hand advice for any couple considering making the same leap. She further draws on interviews with other successful entrepreneurs and their significant others, executive coaches, marriage-family therapists, venture capitalists, and start-up authorities to provide practical insights and steps any couple can take to build a strong relationship while launching that dream business.

Dorcas Cheng-Tozun is a writer and speaker Author, writer and columnist and is talking to Jo and Steph today about anxiety, marriage and her new book, Start, Love, Repeat: How to Stay in Love with Your Entrepreneur in a Crazy Start-up World. Listen in to hear how Dorcas and her husband have cultivated their marriage through international moves and juggled family life and their careers as they have sought to love and support one another well.   Check out Dorcas’ new book now: Start, Love, Repeat: How to Stay in Love with Your Entrepreneur in a Crazy Start-up World Www.chengtozun.com Find Dorcas Cheng-Tozun on Twitter and Facebook.   Other resources mentioned: The Good Marriage - Judith Wallerstein & Sandra Blkeslee   Check out Sacred Holidays for Advent resources.  Www.sacredholidays.com For 10% off use the code: LEADSTORIES   Follow Lead Stories Podcast to interact with Steph and Jo: Twitter: @LeadStoriesVox Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Facebook: LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at www.josaxton.com @josaxton Connect with Steph at www.pastorsteph.com @pastorsteph Subscribe on iTunes to have the podcast automatically download to your device every week or listen at www.leadstoriespodcast.com www.leadstoriesmedia.com