The AWE Beyond the Pages Series highlights inspiring Asian women authors whose works positively shape our communities, cultures, and personal and professional lives. 

Join us for this special installment to meet Sheena Yap Chan, author of Wall Street Journal and Publishers Weekly bestseller, The Tao of Self-Confidence: A Guide to Moving Beyond Trauma and Awakening the Leader Within, where we’ll feature her upcoming book, Bridging the Confidence Gap. Come get your book signed and hear first-hand the inspiration behind this book and powerful highlights on confidence and leadership through an intimate fireside chat moderated by Sue Ann Hong-Whitaker.

AWE Beyond the Pages:
Bridging the Confidence Gap with Sheena Yap Chan
Sunday, May 18, 2025 
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM 
Pasadena, CA
Address to be shared in confirmation email before date of event.

Event Highlights:
Book Signing + Meet & Greet
Fireside Chat + Q&A
Open Networking
Raffle & Giveaways

Limited spots are available. Registration is required to attend.

Register now!

Special Thanks to Julia Gouw for her generosity in hosting and supporting this event.

About Sheena Yap Chan:

Sheena Yap Chan is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, keynote speaker, strategist, and award-winning podcaster renowned for her expertise in elevating leadership and self-confidence through media. She is the founder and host of the acclaimed podcast, The Tao of Self-Confidence, where she interviews women about their journeys to self-confidence. With over one million downloads, her podcast ranks among the top 0.5% most popular shows globally and features over 800 interviews, including conversations with celebrities and eight-figure CEOs. Sheena's influence extends beyond podcasting. Her debut book, The Tao of Self-Confidence: A Guide to Moving Beyond Trauma and Awakening the Leader Within, published by Wiley, is a Wall Street Journal and Publishers Weekly bestseller. It is also recognized as one of the top 20 best self-confidence books of all time by Book Authority, the world's leading site for book recommendations. Her work has been featured on prominent platforms such as MindValley, FOX, NBC News, and the Manila Times. Sheena is dedicated to closing the gender confidence gap through her training and programs, aiming to elevate women into leadership roles across all industries. She has delivered impactful speeches for organizations like Live Nation, NASA, and UKG, sharing her insights on self-confidence and leadership.

Fireside chat will be moderated by Sue Ann Hong-Whitaker:

Sue Ann Hong-Whitaker joined the Center for Asian Pacific American Women (CAPAW) in May 2018 as the interim Executive Director. As of January 2020, she is the President & CEO. Her career was with State Farm Insurance Companies for over 28 years, including Data Processing, Diversity & Inclusion, Corporate Business & Technology Portfolio Management, and P&C Auto Claims. She’s led up to 600 employees in multiple locations, managed 1000 contract employees, and supported customers and State Farm agents in 23 states. She’s worked in various locations, including MI, IL, NY, and GA.

She infuses the philosophy of building trusting relationships, collaborating, and bringing people together to achieve common goals. A 2002 Asian Pacific American Leadership Institute (APAWLI) Fellow, she continues her journey as a Whole Person Leader in her belief it’s the journey versus the destination. Her goal is to support CAPAW’s vision to build Whole Person Leaders one person at a time. Sue Ann graduated from the University of Kansas with a BSB in Business Management and earned an MBA from Western Michigan University. She is also a certified Life Coach (CLC). She currently resides in Atlanta, GA.

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