Excel in Our Supported Safe Space
Hello, I’m Misa, the heart behind The Authentic Asian. Let’s explore together how our community shares strategies to unlock your highest potential.
Connect with Like-Minded Women
Forge deep, meaningful relationships with Asian American women facing similar struggles and experiences as you.
Access Exclusive Resources
Engage in fireside chats and workshops that directly address mental health, racism, and barrier-breaking strategies.
Accelerate Your Career
Explore specialized content tailored for your path—whether launching a startup or ascending corporate ladders.
Meet a Few of Our Featured Community Members
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Carissa Begonia
Executive Coach / Founder of CONCIOUSXCHANGE
Mollie Coleman
Director of Strategic Partnerships at Genius Visionary
Le Anne Harper
Co-Founder of Unlock
Angela Cheng-Cimini
SVP, Talent & CHRO of Harvard Business Publishing
Saleema Sayed
COO, Head of Global Field and Partner Marketing at Webex
Alice Kao
Co-Founder & CEO at Sender One Climbing
Rita Cheng
Chief Executive Officer at Blue Ocean Global Wealth
Michelle Ngo
Chief Customer Success Officer at Fraction of a Fractional CXOs
How Our Community Supports You
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Expert-Led Personal and Business Coaching
Launching January 2024, benefit from personalized coaching circles of 8 women at your career stage lead by an executive coach, aimed at giving you valuable insights and strategies.
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Exclusive Fireside Chats with Member-Only Q&A and Customized Breakout Rooms
With fireside chats from leaders such as Ellen Chen (CEO and Co-Founder of Mendocino Farms) and Deborah Liu (CEO of Ancestry), you will find both inspiration and support from our community. Post-fireside chat you have the option of going into Breakout Groups of 3 women to reflect on your learnings/takaways.
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Customized Workshops that only apply to Asian Women
Customized workshops lead by best-selling authors as well as members will be available on a monthly basis both live and by recording.
Why Join Our Community?
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We See You, We Celebrate You
Establish your voice and reclaim power in the face of biases, shaping a better future for generations to come.
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Relieve the Sense of Isolation at the Top
With our community, you’re never alone—even when balancing a busy schedule & family responsibilities.
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Make Real, Lasting Change
Join a focused initiative that contributes to advancing the careers of women with shared experiences and ambitions.
"The Authentic Asian's events are insightful and well-planned. Whether from fireside chats or exclusive workshops, the speakers are generous with their time and provide engaging content. The casual networking afterwards are also an organic way to strengthen the community."
Donna Shih
Head of Free-to-Play Games Finance: Publishing & Licensing
"I found The Authentic Asian in a very challenging time. The community has lifted me up, and made me feel like I belong."
Khushi Yadav
Director of QA at Healthcare Bluebook