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.
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Connect with Like-Minded Women
Forge deep, meaningful relationships with Asian American women facing similar struggles and experiences as you.
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Access Exclusive Resources
Engage in fireside chats and workshops that directly address mental health, racism, and barrier-breaking strategies.
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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
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Dr. Cindy Tsai, MD
Physician & Advisor / Chief Wellness Officer to Female Entrepreneurs
Joy Wu
Asset Manager & Investor Relations Coordinator of Brightview Capital
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
Tsugumi Maki
RISD Museum Director
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.
"I love this sisterhood of powerhouse Asian women. Community at its best- uplifting, supporting, empowering. So thankful that I have joined, and very excited for what is to come."
Joy Wu: Asset Manager & Investor Relations Coordinator of Brightview Capital
"Misa is building an incredible powerhouse of a community through The Authentic Asian, and I'm so proud to be a founding member, to learn from the network of awe-inspiring Asian leaders across so many different sectors, and to contribute what I can to build up this space for empowering other Asian women to shatter all the ceilings."
Mai Truong: Founder of Bo & Mei