EPISODE · Jan 20, 2026 · 16 MIN
931: From Tragedy to Confidence With Kristina Corpin-Moser
from The Tao of Self-Confidence · host Sheena Yap Chan
BioKristina Corpin-Moser is the Executive Director of Filipino BC.Cultural BackgroundKristina is of FIlipino, Canadian, Austrian and Jewish descent.Favorite Self Confidence QuoteTransitions, big or small, are rarely straightforward. They require abandoning the parts of ourselves that feel safe and familiar. It is a massive task to intentionally choose change over comfort. But it taught me to trust myself more and embrace the shifts.Definition of Self ConfidenceSelf-confidence is having the knowledge or assurance of your ability mixed with humility and curiousity.Her Life Before the Discovery of Self ConfidenceKristina mentioned that ignorance can be bliss—it’s easier to ignore being told you don’t belong when you don’t know any better or aren’t aware that you’ve been excluded from those spaces.The “AHA” MomentKristina had more than one AHA moment. The first one was when she had the first Lapu Lapu festival in Vancouver and it became a success. This was proof of how capable she was in creating something and turning it into a success. The second AHA moment was when a tragedy happened during the 2nd Lapu Lapu Festival. This gave another kind of confidence and it also showed her that through her struggles from this tragic event, she was able to stumble into her strength.Her Life After the Discovery of Self ConfidenceKristina still feels some hardships from the tragic event but she also felt the Filipino term Kapwa which means shared identity, oneness with others, and fellow humanity. She witness people taking care of each other and making sure that everyone was okay after the tragedy. Kristina is also more vulnerable and more principled as well.The One Self Confidence Tip for the ListenerYou are enough.Borrow courage: join rooms that stretch you; mentors and peers are force multipliers.Do one brave thing daily: a pitch, a boundary, a request. Confidence compounds.Own your lens: your background is not a detour; it’s your differentiation.Regulate your body: sleep, hydration, and whole foods make courage sustainable.Interview LinksKristina's WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInIf 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. Order my latest book Bridging the Confidence Gap. Click here to order your copy of the bookP.P.P.S. Order my book Wiley, The Tao of Self-Confidence, today. Click here to order your copy of the book. 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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Kristina Corpin-Moser is the Executive Director of Filipino BC, where she provides strategic leadership in advancing programs and initiatives that support and uplift Filipino communities across British Columbia. With a strong background in community engagement and nonprofit leadership, Kristina is committed to fostering inclusion, strengthening partnerships, and amplifying Filipino voices. Her work focuses on building sustainable community-driven solutions that reflect the needs and aspirations of the communities Filipino BC serves. Kristina shares how a tragic event became the catalyst for building resilience and a new kind of confidence—one that allowed her to move forward and empower both herself and the Filipino community, and beyond.
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