Thought Leader Club

Rae first connected via Instagram around late 2020, and we’ve been besties ever since. 

We started out as long-distance internet friends (she was in Singapore while I was in Hong Kong) during the pandemic 

We finally met in person after I moved to Singapore in 2022

Over the years, we’ve seen each other stretch out of our comfort zones as entrepreneurs and go after our big audacious dreams 

We’ve also seen each other cry during our lowest lows   

One thing I’ve always appreciated about Rae is her openness to share her lessons and how she, too, is a work-in-progress 

I’ve learned a lot through Rae’s sharings and point of view, and I’m confident that you will too

This is why I am super duper excited to invite Rae onto episode 164 of The Thought Leader Club Podast as part of our “Quit Story” guest interview series 

In this conversation, you’ll hear about:

• Why Rae chose to pursue entrepreneurship and coaching instead of doing what her classmates did after graduation (i.e. find a job)

• The “boxes” that Rae had to break out of in order to do the work she does today

• What Rae is working on right now as an entrepreneur, content creator, and speaker 

• Rae’s perspective on traveling 

• And other conversations that are both deep and wholesome at the same time 

Enjoy :) 

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About Rae:

Rae Fung is a speaker and coach who guides rising leaders to own their voice. She went from being the girl with low self-esteem who didn’t have a voice, to now having trained and spoken to over 5000+ people globally. With over a decade of experience as a communicator on stage and online, she considers it her mission to create a world where everyone feels safe to speak up and own their voice.

Connect with Rae:

Newsletter – latest stories and insights on what it means to #OwnYourVoice https://sendfox.com/raefungx 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/raematrix/ 

A few years ago, Betty blew my mind when she shared the following metaphor:

“If you think about the fundamentals of a palette, you really just need the three basic colors - red, yellow and blue.

And if you have those three colors, you can make a thousand, millions different shades, all shades come from those three colors.

So bringing that parallel to talent, we just need what you already have, the shades that you already have to make a thousand different beautiful possibilities.”

THAT is the type of coach Betty is: She is a coach that advocates for people to be compassionate and kind to themselves, and to leverage what they DO have to create amazingness in this world. 

Needless to say, Betty is brilliant and I am delighted to invite her onto the show to share not just other brilliant nuggets, but also to dive into her story

On episode 163 of The Thought  Leader Club Podcast, you’ll hear about:

• Growing up in different cultures/locations, immigrant parents, and the other early experiences that shaped Betty into who she is today 

• The decision to go into the humanities, to pursue post graduate studies, what peeps around you were doing, etc 

• The multiple hats that Betty wears, including flmmaker, fundraising consultant, coach, business owner, and many more

• And other conversations about creating an award-winning podcast, traveling, and so much more~

About Betty:

Betty Xie is a filmmaker, fundraising consultant, career coach and podcaster. She supports creative people to navigate career and business transition so that they can stop aimless hustling and start purposeful living and working. Her podcast The Everyday Talent Podcast features freshest insights on creative life and career and won the 2023 Golden Cranes Award for Best Show for Arts and Creativity.

Connect with Betty:

Website: https://www.xiebetty.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bettyxcoach

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bettyxie/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYbmZPDQ529oRkaEUTjVf5g

The Everyday Talent Podcast: https://everydaytalent.buzzsprout.com/

In this episode:

• The 6 stages to building a successful thought leader business and personal brand 
• How to level up to the next level and what to consider for the stages ahead 

THE THOUGHT LEADER CLUB 1:1 + COMMUNITY PROGRAM:

Join us in the Thought Leader Club - A 4-month weekly 1:1 and community program

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✨ Start putting in the reps to create your thought leader career

✨ Build a body of work that lets you become known for your unique thought leadership, your story, and how amazing you are at what you do

✨ And ultimately set yourself up for making your 1-3 year dreams a reality

Get all the details here. 

Our next cohort starts on March 11, 2024

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In this episode:

• Doing this work because it matters to you
• You got people to help, you got work to do
• Going first, even before you feel qualified

THE THOUGHT LEADER CLUB 1:1 + COMMUNITY PROGRAM:

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✨ And ultimately set yourself up for making your 1-3 year dreams a reality

Get all the details here. 

Our next cohort starts on March 11, 2024

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In this episode:

• How to start planning your 2024 Thought Leadership Strategy
• What my 2024 Thought Leadership Strategy is

THE THOUGHT LEADER CLUB 1:1 + COMMUNITY PROGRAM:

Join us in the Thought Leader Club - A 4-month weekly 1:1 and community program

This is THE room to:

✨ Start putting in the reps to create your thought leader career

✨ Build a body of work that lets you become known for your unique thought leadership, your story, and how amazing you are at what you do

✨ And ultimately set yourself up for making your 1-3 year dreams a reality

Get all the details here. 

Our next cohort starts on March 11, 2024

BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL: https://calendly.com/cheryltheory/60-minute-call 

FREE WEBINAR: https://cheryltheory.lpages.co/webinar

INSTAGRAM: @cheryltheory

LINKEDIN: Cheryl Lau

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EMAIL NEWSLETTER: https://cheryltheory.lpages.co/email/ 

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In this episode:

• Feeling like you're good at what you do... But you're not the best
• How to become known even despite feeling not good enough
• Thought leadership is a skill you can develop and hone

THE THOUGHT LEADER CLUB 1:1 + COMMUNITY PROGRAM:

Join us in the Thought Leader Club - A 4-month weekly 1:1 and community program

This is THE room to:

✨ Start putting in the reps to create your thought leader career

✨ Build a body of work that lets you become known for your unique thought leadership, your story, and how amazing you are at what you do

✨ And ultimately set yourself up for making your 1-3 year dreams a reality

Get all the details here. 

Our next cohort starts on March 11, 2024

BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL: https://calendly.com/cheryltheory/60-minute-call 

FREE WEBINAR: https://cheryltheory.lpages.co/webinar

INSTAGRAM: @cheryltheory

LINKEDIN: Cheryl Lau

WEBSITE: www.cheryltheory.com

EMAIL NEWSLETTER: https://cheryltheory.lpages.co/email/ 

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In this episode:

• Thought leadership vs thought followership
• Using client scenarios to develop your thought leadership versus maintaining client confidentiality
• Are you really a thought leader if you have to call yourself a thought leader?

THE THOUGHT LEADER CLUB 1:1 + COMMUNITY PROGRAM:

Join us in the Thought Leader Club - A 4-month weekly 1:1 and community program

This is THE room to:

✨ Start putting in the reps to create your thought leader career

✨ Build a body of work that lets you become known for your unique thought leadership, your story, and how amazing you are at what you do

✨ And ultimately set yourself up for making your 1-3 year dreams a reality

Get all the details here. 

Our next cohort starts on March 11, 2024

BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL: https://calendly.com/cheryltheory/60-minute-call 

FREE WEBINAR: https://cheryltheory.lpages.co/webinar

INSTAGRAM: @cheryltheory

LINKEDIN: Cheryl Lau

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EMAIL NEWSLETTER: https://cheryltheory.lpages.co/email/ 

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In this episode:

• Thought leaders share their thoughts, ideas, story, etc to help others and make the world a better place
• The mindset/identity of being a thought leader
• Adding value to your audience and showcasing depth and caliber in your content

THE THOUGHT LEADER CLUB 1:1 + COMMUNITY PROGRAM:

Join us in the Thought Leader Club - A 4-month weekly 1:1 and community program

This is THE room to:

✨ Start putting in the reps to create your thought leader career

✨ Build a body of work that lets you become known for your unique thought leadership, your story, and how amazing you are at what you do

✨ And ultimately set yourself up for making your 1-3 year dreams a reality

Get all the details here. 

Our next cohort starts on March 11, 2024

BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL: https://calendly.com/cheryltheory/60-minute-call 

FREE WEBINAR: https://cheryltheory.lpages.co/webinar

INSTAGRAM: @cheryltheory

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EMAIL NEWSLETTER: https://cheryltheory.lpages.co/email/ 

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In this episode:

• My 2023 lowlights
• My 2023 highlights

THE THOUGHT LEADER CLUB 1:1 + COMMUNITY PROGRAM:

Join us in the Thought Leader Club - A 4-month weekly 1:1 and community program

This is THE room to:

✨ Start putting in the reps to create your thought leader career

✨ Build a body of work that lets you become known for your unique thought leadership, your story, and how amazing you are at what you do

✨ And ultimately set yourself up for making your 1-3 year dreams a reality

Get all the details here. 

Our next cohort starts on March 11, 2024

BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL: https://calendly.com/cheryltheory/60-minute-call 

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In this episode:

• My definition of "community" and what this looks like in my business 
• Being a leader for your community
• Building a body of work that showcases your unique style of leadership

THE THOUGHT LEADER CLUB 1:1 + COMMUNITY PROGRAM:

Join us in the Thought Leader Club - A 4-month weekly 1:1 and community program

This is THE room to:

✨ Start putting in the reps to create your thought leader career

✨ Build a body of work that lets you become known for your unique thought leadership, your story, and how amazing you are at what you do

✨ And ultimately set yourself up for making your 1-3 year dreams a reality

Get all the details here. 

Our next cohort starts on March 11, 2024

BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL: https://calendly.com/cheryltheory/60-minute-call 

FREE WEBINAR: https://cheryltheory.lpages.co/webinar

INSTAGRAM: @cheryltheory

LINKEDIN: Cheryl Lau

WEBSITE: www.cheryltheory.com

EMAIL NEWSLETTER: https://cheryltheory.lpages.co/email/ 

ASK ME A QUESTION ANONYMOUSLY: https://forms.gle/ydYdyNEjxEKogTdZA 

In this episode:

• Conveying the value of working with you
• Answering the question "Why is NOW the best time to work with you?" 
• What I'll be doing in my marketing moving forward 

THE THOUGHT LEADER CLUB 1:1 + COMMUNITY PROGRAM:

Join us in the Thought Leader Club - A 4-month weekly 1:1 and community program

This is THE room to:

✨ Start putting in the reps to create your thought leader career

✨ Build a body of work that lets you become known for your unique thought leadership, your story, and how amazing you are at what you do

✨ And ultimately set yourself up for making your 1-3 year dreams a reality

Get all the details here. 

Our next cohort starts on March 11, 2024

BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL: https://calendly.com/cheryltheory/60-minute-call 

FREE WEBINAR: https://cheryltheory.lpages.co/webinar

INSTAGRAM: @cheryltheory

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EMAIL NEWSLETTER: https://cheryltheory.lpages.co/email/ 

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In this episode:

• My Spotify Wrapped 2023 Results and podcast statistics thus far in the year 
• What worked and didn't work for my podcast in 2023
• My plan of action for growing the podcast in 2024

THE THOUGHT LEADER CLUB 1:1 + COMMUNITY PROGRAM:

Join us in the Thought Leader Club - A 4-month weekly 1:1 and community program

This is THE room to:

✨ Start putting in the reps to create your thought leader career

✨ Build a body of work that lets you become known for your unique thought leadership, your story, and how amazing you are at what you do

✨ And ultimately set yourself up for making your 1-3 year dreams a reality

Get all the details here. 

Our next cohort starts on March 11, 2024

BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL: https://calendly.com/cheryltheory/60-minute-call 

FREE WEBINAR: https://cheryltheory.lpages.co/webinar

INSTAGRAM: @cheryltheory

LINKEDIN: Cheryl Lau

WEBSITE: www.cheryltheory.com

EMAIL NEWSLETTER: https://cheryltheory.lpages.co/email/ 

ASK ME A QUESTION ANONYMOUSLY: https://forms.gle/ydYdyNEjxEKogTdZA 

I first connected with Kim online when we both started our coaching businesses several years ago.

Since then, a lot has changed for both of us, but one of us has continued with coaching while the other has made a drastic pivot into an entirely different arena.

Even though Kim was running a successful coaching business, she ultimately decided to stop coaching altogether to pursue another set of skills and passions. 

Today, she is an award-winning food blogger and content creator, and is well known for her Tik Tok videos where she recreates the best food from Vancouver’s restaurant scene and Vietnamese food from her childhood. 

During the day, Kim happily works full-time in local government supporting the emergency and environmental needs of her community. 

With all that beind said… I am delighted to share that episode 152 of The Thought Leader Club Podcast (featuring Kim) is now available on iTunes, Spotify, and YouTube.

In this conversation, you’ll hear about:

• Why did Kim stop a coaching business and podcast that *was* working and signing clients?

• How Kim started and grew her food blog, Tik Tok account, and brand as a content creator

• The role that family and culture played in Kim’s career trajectory and decisions

• Kim’s honest thoughts on side hustling and quitting in the context of career; Everything that Kim has tried before

• And other fun conversations around learning to cook, cheese boards, and more!

Enjoy :) 

P.S. And if you loved the episode, you can 1️) Leave a 5-star rating and an awesome review, and 2️) Share the episode on your social media

About Kim:

Hey, this is Kim and she loves to eat! Kim is an award-winning food blogger and content creator from Vancouver, BC. She is the creator of “Hey Kim, Let's Eat!” where she recreates the best food from Vancouver’s restaurant scene and Vietnamese food from her childhood. Her goal is to breakdown the secrets of restaurant food and show that yes, you can do it too! During the day, Kim happily works full-time in local government supporting the emergency and environmental needs of her community. Always ready to eat and up for a culinary adventure, her lifelong dream is to compete on the Food Network.

Connect with Kim:

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heykimletseat

Website: https://heykimletseat.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heykimletseat/

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@heykimletseat?si=a85njEPlkXyAjvUa

When I first met Janice online in late 2020, I was instantly impressed with how she carries herself with confidence and poise. At the same time, I also admired the way she thinks about entrepreneurship as a young millennial. 

I knew very quickly that I wanted to invite Janice to my podcast.

So, Janice was actually one of our first guests on the show (Previously known as The Side Hustle Club). 

Some highlights from episode 25 of the podcast include:

• Janice's decision to dive straight into full-time entrepreneurship  

• How to deal with people's assumptions and judgment about you and your success

• What it means to fully take ownership of your business success 

Now, a few years later, I’m so excited to have Jancie back onto the show (now known as The Thought Leader Club) to unpack her journey since we last spoke on the podcast :) 

Episode 151 of The Thought Leader Club Podcast (featuring Janice) is now available on iTunes, Spotify, and YouTube.

In this conversation, you’ll hear about:

• Since episode 25... What has changed? What are the key differences between 2021 Janice vs 2023/2024 Janice?

• How Janice holds herself to such impeccable standards and operates with so much grace... Even when tough things in life happen

• Building a brand online; Separating your personal life from business

• Janice’s honest views on “quitting”

• Being friends with other entrepreneurs; A chat on “competition”

Enjoy :) 

P.S. And if you loved the episode, you can 1️) Leave a 5-star rating and an awesome review, and 2️) Share the episode on your social media

About Janice:

Janice has always embraced unconventional approaches. With no formal schooling for the first 18 years of her life, she entered the National University of Singapore and graduated with first class honours, highest distinction. At the peak of her corporate career at an MNC, she quit her job to pursue her passion. Today, she is a digital business coach and social media strategist, and the founder of her own coaching consultancy. 

Janice's core business coaching helps business owners, founders and entrepreneurs ditch lack of focus, get ultra strategic, and build a profitable business utilising social media as a strategic tool… without burning out, getting to innovate and be creative, and having fun along the way. Janice's clients are based internationally, include a collaborator with Netflix, digital entrepreneurs, and clients from top global financial institutions. Clients often work with Janice privately via 1:1 consulting, or in her signature yearly VIP membership, The Audacity  where clients often experience next level results and breakthroughs in a short amount of time.

Working with Janice, you will have a results based business partner with a high personal touchpoint, and learn the exact step-by-step method and digital framework she used to go from earning low $4-figures a month, to creating a $6-figure business for multiple years consecutively. She believes that business can be simple, fun, and profitable… and with the right strategies, you can be, do and have it ALL. If you resonated with her background and working style, you can connect with her at IG: @janice.tee, where she is most active. 

Connect with Janice: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janice.tee/

I first met Shubham at a local event discussing mental health for entrepreneurs. Shubham reached out to me after the event to ask me some questions about starting and growing a podcast, but the conversation then turned into me learning a lot more about Shubham’s career journey.

In just the short span of 75 minutes, I learned about his story, his values, and how he chose the unconventional over what was perceived to be stable, traditional, and expected. 

At that moment, I realized that I MUST invite Shubham onto The Thought Leader Club Podcast and have him share his story and other candid stories on failure, self-doubt, and paving your own path. 

I am delighted to share that episode 150 of The Thought Leader Club Podcast (featuring Shubham) is now available on iTunes, Spotify, and YouTube.

In this conversation, you’ll hear about:

• Shubham’s unexpected journey from a traditional path to becoming a co-founder

• Candid stories of failure, uncertainty, and self-doubt

• How family, cultural, etc backgrounds played a role in Shubham’s career decisions and views on success

• Making time for non-work interests and hobbies; Being a life-long learner

• Advice to those who are questioning their current career situation and are deciding whether to make some changes

Enjoy :) 

P.S. And if you loved the episode, you can 1️) Leave a 5-star rating and an awesome review, and 2️) Share the episode on your social media

About Shubham:

Shubham is the CTO/Co-founder at Airboxr - A data automation platform for DTC brands. He loves to build software systems and applications following the lean methodology. Outside of work, he's micro-ambitious about many things - music, travelling, writing, chess, psychology, philosophy.

Connect with Shubham:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shubh-kaushal/ 

Website: https://www.airboxr.com/ 

In this 3-part series:

• Part 1: My career journey
• Part 2: My thought leadership & business journey 
• Part 3: My vision and plans for the next 1-3 years 

THE THOUGHT LEADER CLUB 1:1 + COMMUNITY PROGRAM:

Join us in the Thought Leader Club - A 4-month weekly 1:1 and community program

This is THE room to:

✨ Start putting in the reps to create your thought leader career

✨ Build a body of work that lets you become known for your unique thought leadership, your story, and how amazing you are at what you do

✨ And ultimately set yourself up for making your 1-3 year dreams a reality

Get all the details here. 

Our next cohort starts on March 11, 2024

BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL: https://calendly.com/cheryltheory/60-minute-call 

FREE WEBINAR: https://cheryltheory.lpages.co/webinar

INSTAGRAM: @cheryltheory

LINKEDIN: Cheryl Lau

WEBSITE: www.cheryltheory.com

EMAIL NEWSLETTER: https://cheryltheory.lpages.co/email/ 

ASK ME A QUESTION ANONYMOUSLY: https://forms.gle/ydYdyNEjxEKogTdZA 

In this 3-part series:

• Part 1: My career journey
• Part 2: My thought leadership & business journey 
• Part 3: My vision and plans for the next 1-3 years 

THE THOUGHT LEADER CLUB 1:1 + COMMUNITY PROGRAM:

Join us in the Thought Leader Club - A 4-month weekly 1:1 and community program

This is THE room to:

✨ Start putting in the reps to create your thought leader career

✨ Build a body of work that lets you become known for your unique thought leadership, your story, and how amazing you are at what you do

✨ And ultimately set yourself up for making your 1-3 year dreams a reality

Get all the details here. 

Our next cohort starts on March 11, 2024

BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL: https://calendly.com/cheryltheory/60-minute-call 

FREE WEBINAR: https://cheryltheory.lpages.co/webinar

INSTAGRAM: @cheryltheory

LINKEDIN: Cheryl Lau

WEBSITE: www.cheryltheory.com

EMAIL NEWSLETTER: https://cheryltheory.lpages.co/email/ 

ASK ME A QUESTION ANONYMOUSLY: https://forms.gle/ydYdyNEjxEKogTdZA