Table of Contents

Introduction: The State of Asian Women 1

Chapter 1 The Model Minority Myth and How That Affects Us 7

Chapter 2 The Challenges Asian Women Still Face 17

Chapter 3 Intergenerational Trauma and Why We Need to Talk About It 41

Chapter 4 How to Unlock Our Traumas 75

Chapter 5 The Journey to Healing 101

Chapter 6 The Journey to Self- Love 115

Chapter 7 The Power of Self- Confidence 135

Chapter 8 The Future of Asian Women in Leadership 159

Conclusion: Words for Your Self- Confidence Journey 167

Notes 171

Resource List 183

Acknowledgments 185

About the Author 187

Index 189

About the Author

Sheena Yap Chan is a keynote speaker, podcaster, consultant, and author. She is on a mission to help Asian women boost their confidence to live in their authentic selves and to encourage stronger, more authentic representation for Asian women. She is a bestselling co-author of Asian Women Who Boss Up.