969: Angela Chee - The Power of Being the Only One

In this episode of The Self-Employed Life, I had the privilege of speaking with Angela Chee, author of The Power of the Only: Own Your Voice, Thrive in Any Environment. Angela shared her inspiring perspective on how being "the only one" can be a powerful advantage. She emphasized that stepping into your greatness doesn't require the world to change—it's about embracing your unique strengths. Together, we explored five guiding principles for thriving as "the only," including the importance of owning your opportunities and more. This conversation is full of insights for anyone looking to harness their individuality and create meaningful impact.

Angela Chee is a keynote speaker/emcee, media/communication coach, author, and host of “The Power Of The Only” podcast. She helps leaders be YOU, Amplfied!®-clear, confident and connected on-camera and off.  Her book, The Power Of The Only-Own Your Voice, Thrive In Any Environment launches on March 4, 2025. She believes,”Being “The Only” is not a weakness, it is your greatest strength.”

A former TV news anchor and reporter with more than 25 years of media experience, she’s worked with top TV stations from KCBS-TV and KNBC-TV in Los Angeles to Fox 6 in San Diego, hosted shows for networks from E! Entertainment to HGTV and helped launch Entertainment Tonight China.  She was the media mentor/expert on Lifetime’s “The Pop Game” and has made a variety of appearances from The Today Show to the film Blades of Glory and more.  Through one on one coaching, group workshops and online programs she helps her clients break through barriers, own their voice and power, and step into their brilliance.

Her speaking career started at 15, when she was the first Asian American woman to win the title of Miss California National Teenager. Now, Angela emcees events, presents keynotes and leads corporate training for companies like Microsoft, Cisco, Intel, JP Morgan, Freddie Mac, Roche, and more on topics related to leadership, communication, women’s empowerment, diversity and media.

She is a mother to two teenagers, a healthy foodie, who is driven by soul, loves yoga and all things inspirational. You can find her @AngelaCheeTV. on Facebook, .css-j9qmi7{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-flex-direction:row;-ms-flex-direction:row;flex-direction:row;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:2.8rem;width:100%;-webkit-box-pack:start;-ms-flex-pack:start;-webkit-justify-content:start;justify-content:start;padding-left:5rem;}@media only screen and (max-width: 599px){.css-j9qmi7{padding-left:0;-webkit-box-pack:center;-ms-flex-pack:center;-webkit-justify-content:center;justify-content:center;}}.css-j9qmi7 svg{fill:#27292D;}.css-j9qmi7 .eagfbvw0{-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;color:#27292D;}