EPISODE · Feb 19, 2025 · 35 MIN
How To Become Fearless: Claudia is in Conversation with Sylvia Yu Friedman
from SHIFT HAPPENS · host Sylvia Yu Friedman, Claudia Mahler
Sylvia Yu Friedman, an award winning author, keynote speaker, tv host, journalist and advisor to ultra high net worth families, discusses two major pivotal moments in her life - her near death experience investigating the human trafficking underworld, and her divorce. Both of the experiences led her to to deep inner work, develop more empathy and compassion, and find her true purpose in life of helping marginalised and exploited people.Sylvia mentioned that her new book "Fearless" is being released on October 29th. She has been busy promoting the book and is planning a series of launch events and speaking engagements to share its message of empowering women to overcome fears and reach their full potential.She further shares how growing up as a Korean-Canadian was challenging, asa she felt like she didn't fully belong in either culture. This experience of being "in the middle" actually became a superpower, helping her develop strong communication and cross-cultural skills.Sylvia's interest in the issue of human trafficking and forced prostitution was sparked at a young age when she learned about the experiences of Korean "comfort woman" during WWII. This led her to dedicate much of her career to investigating and exposing these atrocities, and advocating for survivors.To manage the intensity of her work and busy schedule, Sylvia shared that she relies on self-care practices like massage, exercise, and spending time in nature. She also finds great joy and energy from being around positive, encouraging people and having fun, even amidst difficult work.###Exciting news on my front: Season 4 is supported by the iconic Danish shirt brand BRITT SISSECKPlease use my code SHIFTHAPPENS at checkout for 20% off your first purchase.*Valid on full price items only.###To learn more about my guest, please visit her social media pages and websites:LinkeIn: Sylvia's ProfileInstagram: @sylviamatt.yfWebsite: Sylvia Yu Friedman Book: Fearless by Penguin Random House SEATo learn more about SHIFT HAPPENS, click here To learn more about Claudia's business Curated Conversations and her Salons in New York, Zurich and Berlin, click hereYou can also connect with Claudia on Instagram @shifthappens.podcast and LinkedIn at ClaudiaMahlerNYCThis podcast is created, produced and hosted by Claudia Mahler.Social Media support Magdalena Reckendrees
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Welcome back to Season 4. In today's episode Claudia is in conversation with Sylvia Yu Friedman, an award winning author, journalist, tv host and advisor to ultra high net worth families, based in Hong Kong about becoming fearless. In 2007 she hit rock bottom. Sylvia discusses two major pivotal moments in her life - her near death experience investigating the human trafficking underworld, and her divorce. Both of the experiences led her to to deep inner work, develop more empathy and compassion, and find her true purpose in life of helping marginalised and exploited people. Sylvia emphasises how embracing one's own identity, to love oneself and to be authentic is the way to set yourself free and overcome fear. Based on this journey, she wrote her recent book: Fearless: A Guide To Freedom and Fulfilling Your Fullest Potential.
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