The Smoothie Identity: From Pageants to Public Speaking Coaching | Maria C. Rincon | 112

Send us Fan MailMaria Rincon calls herself a “smoothie”, a blend of Chinese, Colombian, and Canadian cultures, now living in Sweden. 🌏In this episode, she shares her journey from being known as the “little Chinese girl” in Colombia, to winning Miss Chinese Vancouver, to hosting TV shows in China, to working with the UN, and finally finding her true calling as a public speaking coach. 🎤Maria opens up about:Growing up between cultures & navigating family expectationsHow pageants and TV shaped her confidence (and struggles)Why she redefined success on her own termsHer top tips for speaking with presence and impact✨ Whether you’re a third culture kid, someone exploring identity, or looking to boost your confidence on stage (or in life), Maria’s story will inspire you to embrace your smoothie identity as your superpower.Bio:Maria C. Rincon (王思思) is a Colombian-Chinese public speaking coach who grew up in Vancouver, Canada. Once a shy immigrant kid, she went on to win beauty pageants, host television programs in China, and work with the United Nations before finding her true calling in helping others gain confidence in public speaking.She recently delivered a TEDx talk on redefining success, drawing from the values of her half-Asian household upbringing, and the challenges that came along.Links:LinkedInWebsiteInstagramYouTubeSupport the showThank you for listening! Help this podcast:1. Follow us on Instagram @whatkindofasianpod 2. Share our episodes with friends and family3. Subscribe to us on your streaming platform4. Leave us a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcast5. Buy Us a Coffee! (Supporting us financially really helps but it's definitely not required, do it if you can) All the links!https://linktr.ee/whatkindofasianareyoupod