EPISODE · Oct 29, 2024 · 25 MIN
906: Herstory in the Making With Rechie Valdez
from The Tao of Self-Confidence · host Sheena Yap Chan
BioRechie Valdez is the Minister of Small Business for the Government of Canada. Cultural BackgroundRechie is of Filipina descent.Favorite Self Confidence QuoteYou are beautiful, you are loved and you can do anything you want to do.Definition of Self ConfidenceSelf-confidence is one's ability to live authentically and unapologetically yourself.Her Life Before the Discovery of Self ConfidenceRechie went through physical and emotional abuse that destroyed her confidence.The “AHA” MomentRechie realize that with her experience, she had the skill and leadership capabilities to create the positive impact which led her to be in a government position. She stepped up to be the leader she was meant to be even if she didn't have any experience with working in the government sector. She also wanted to be the representation especially with over 1 million Filipinos living in Canada.Her Life After the Discovery of Self ConfidenceRechie is able to create positive changes for the country especially help women entrepreneurs succeed in Canada.The One Self Confidence Tip for the Listener Focus on working from the inside out even if it's uncomfortable.Interview LinksRechie's WebsiteFacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedInYouTubeTiktokIf you would like to connect with Sheena, here is the following:Connect with me: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tiktok | LinkedIn | YouTube | WebsiteP.S. If you are looking for ways to help women in your company increase their self-confidence to become effective leaders, you can contact me as I hold workshops and talks on this subject. You can contact me here.P.P.S. Preorder my upcoming book Bridging the Confidence Gap. Click here to preorder your copy of the bookP.P.P.S. Order my book Wiley today. Click here to order your copy of the book.Want to manifest like a queen? Click here to learn how. Are you looking for more speaking opportunities? This is your time to be seen.Get your free VISIBILITY Framework ToolKit. Click here to download it today.Want to manifest like a queen? Click here to learn how."Let’s Build Your Queendom With A.I!" Click here to get on the waiting list.
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Rechie Valdez is the Minister of Small Business for the Government of Canada. She was elected as the Member of Parliament for Mississauga—Streetsville in 2021. She has been a member of various parliamentary committees and associations, including the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs, the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association, as well as the Chair of the Canada-Philippines Parliamentary Friendship Group. Minister Valdez is a Canadian entrepreneur, television personality, and community advocate. She is the first Filipino-Canadian woman elected as a Member of Parliament and appointed to Cabinet, and is committed to ensuring the diverse voices of her community are heard. Before entering politics, Minister Valdez owned and operated a small business, and dedicated herself to growing her online business avenues. She was also the host of a television show that shares the stories of entrepreneurs, creators, and artists. Prior to that, she worked in corporate banking for 15 years, where she developed her expertise in change management and strategic initiatives. Drawing on her longstanding advocacy, Minister Valdez also sponsored the National Women’s Entrepreneurship Act in 2022. Rechie shares her inspiring story of how she made herstory by becoming the first Filipina to be elected as a Member of Parliament in Canada. She also shares her passion to empower more women in entrepreneurship succeed with the policies she has created since being in office. This is an episode you definitely want to tune in to be inspired to forge your own path.
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