Ep. 132 From Bedroom to Boardroom: How Confidence Transforms Leadership with Jingjin Liu

This week, I sat down with Jingjing Liu, a powerhouse leader who went from thriving in the male-dominated automotive industry to founding Zazazoo, Asia’s first sexual well-being hub. And now, co-founding The Elevate Group. Her journey is one of bold transformation—stepping away from a traditional corporate path to tackle one of society’s most taboo topics: female pleasure and confidence.

But this conversation isn’t just about business. It’s about the invisible pressures women face—at work, at home, and even within themselves.

Why do so many women struggle with confidence in their own competence? How does embracing identity and sexuality fuel stronger leadership? And what happens when we stop conforming to outdated expectations and start leading on our own terms?

Jingjing doesn’t hold back as we dive into cultural barriers, personal growth, and the power of authenticity in leadership. If you’ve ever felt like you had to play by someone else’s rules to succeed, this episode will make you rethink everything.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

➝ Why confidence, not just competence is the biggest barrier for many women in leadership.

➝ How embracing your identity and sexuality can transform the way you lead.

➝ The hidden pressures women face in male-dominated industries—and how to break free from them.

➝ Why women are often “over-advised” and what they actually need to succeed.

➝ The role of sexual well-being in empowerment—and why no one talks about it.

CONNECT WITH JINGJIN

1. Follow on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jingjin-liu/

2. Subscribe to ELEVATE's newsletter - https://elevateasia.org/

3. Watch her Ted Talk - Confidence in the Bedroom leads to Confidence in the Boardroom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iw6AbRid9jE&t=1s

4. Join the Waitlist of Cohort 2 - "Transform from hidden talent to visible leaders" https://elevate-14.kit.com/visibleleader2

CONNECT WITH MONICA KADE

1. Follow on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/monicakade

2. Website - www.monicakade.com

3. Leaders Lane on YouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCmMz5gF55YIizWH_pJJxiow

4. Instagram - www.instagram.com/leaderslanepodcast