Chief Executive Auntie Podcast
Chief Executive Auntie is a podcast exploring the work lives of Asian Americans beyond the conventional doctor, lawyer, and engineer. You’ll hear from Asian Americans doing unique creative or entrepreneurial work, from full time professionals who’ve done their thing for years, to freelancers and side-giggers who are just getting started. You’ll also get lots of opinions and unsolicited advice from me, your resident Auntiepreneur. New episodes drop every Monday and run about thirty minutes each, perfect for your lunch break, workout, or dropoff run. Subscribe on your favorite podcast player to be the first to know when new episodes go live!
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Episode 27: Be True to Your Story with Preslaysa Williams
In this episode I chat with romance author and actress Preslaysa Williams about the 5am writer’s club, what feedback to take and what to ignore, and the magic that comes with writing your true identity into your work. We also talk about what it’s really like to be a...
Mini Episode 26: Your Business Emergency Plan
In this mini episode, I discuss the need for an In Case of Emergency plan for your business and how to start putting one together. My pal Anna's recession-proofing toolkit: https://www.annafhetzel.com/recession Powered by RedCircle

Episode 25: Overcome Your Fear and Advocate for Yourself with Jen Chen Tran and Jenny Chen
Literary agent Jen Chen Tran and editor Jenny Chen talk about the different sides of book publishing. We discuss how to get started in the publishing industry, what they look for in books, and how to get better representation at every step of the publishing process....
Mini Episode 24: A Different Kind of Late Fee
In this mini episode, I finish a project 7 months late and talk about why project delays can be so stressful and at least one thing you can do about it. Powered by RedCircle

Episode 23: Create Your Own Path with Food and Travel Editor Steph Wu
Steph Wu never described herself as a creative or a writer when she was growing up, but she is now an experienced and accomplished journalist and novelist. Steph is the Articles Director at Conde Nast Traveler and the co-founder of Mochi Magazine, an online...
Mini Episode 22: Don’t Undercut Your Clients
In this mini episode, I talk about a haircut gone...slightly wrong, and what to do when faced with a project you might not be fully qualified for (or excited about). To ask a question, you can send a text or leave a voicemail at 614-585-2289. Powered by...

Episode 21: Make a Move with Career Coach Cynthia Pong
I'm pleased to welcome Cynthia Pong back to Chief Executive Auntie. Cynthia is a feminist career strategist and now self-published author. Tune in for her career advice during COVID-19, an inside peek at writing and self-publishing her book, and a very special offer...

Episode 20: Author, Editor, and Coach Joanne Machin
Episode Recap: Joanne and I talked about: The existential dread we’re all feeling right now (1:19)The questions she asked before leaving her full-time job (6:15)How she got started in writing (15:20)Her book, Game Changer (18:25)How she writes diverse stories without...

Episode 19: Retinal Surgeon and Author Dr. Andrew Lam
Episode Recap: Dr. Lam and I talked about A day in the life of a retinal surgeon (1:27)How he finds time to write with a full-time job and four kids (6:13)His process for writing historical novels (8:17)How a history major became an eye surgeon (15:08)Why doctors...

Episode 18: Ovee Health Co-founder Maddy Siriouthay
Episode Recap: Maddy and I talked about How to explain to traditional Asian parents that you write about vaginas all day (3:13)Maintaining personal boundaries when writing publicly about sexual health (4:58)A typical day for a digital content creator (9:12)The power...