“Do I really deserve to be here?” “What if they realize that I’m not good enough?” This week on the She Talks Asia podcast, B, Lynn, and Iza talk about imposter syndrome: how it shows up, why we question what we’ve earned, and how we can keep showing up even when self-doubt gets a little too loud. Know more about the work that we do on our pages: www.shetalksasia.com www.instagram.com/shetalksasia www.facebook.com/shetalksasia

Why do we pit women against each other? In our Season 3 premiere, we get honest about the system that taught women to compete. We talk about where it comes from, how it shows up, and what it actually looks like to overcome and fight back. From a research confirming queen bee behavior is systemic not innate, to the practice of speaking good of women in rooms they're not in, to the one thing every woman needs: at least one circle where women expand you instead of limit you. We’re thrilled to be back on the pod!

Is there really such a thing as "work-life balance"? If we already know we can't do it all, why do we constantly pressure ourselves to handle it all? In this episode, Bianca Gonzalez, Lynn Pinugu and Iza Calzado get real about the trade offs and sacrifices that we as women make to achieve our goals, how the mental load and the pressure of titles tie into this idea, and they remind us that we can all be a little kinder to ourselves.

In this episode, Lynn Pinugu, Bianca Gonzalez, and Iza Calzado challenge the idea that women can become “too old” to try something new, reinvent themselves, pursue a long-held dream, or choose a completely different path. Presented in partnership with L’Oréal Paris, we talk about the pressures women face as they age and the freedom that comes from realizing that growth has no expiration date—because you’re never too old to try something new, and you’re never too old for lip tint. 💋 Discover the new L'Oreal Paris Hyaluron Lip Tint for Never Dry, Never Dull lips here: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZS9heon5wHCho-n80R6/

In this episode, Lynn, Bianca, and Iza unpack stereotype of the “emotional woman” and talk about how self-awareness, empathy, intuition, and emotional awareness can make us better decision-makers. Join us for an honest conversation about embracing our emotions without letting them define us, and why emotional intelligence may be one of the most underrated leadership skills every person can cultivate.

Who are we without our titles? In this episode, Iza, Bianca, and Lynn talk about identity beyond career, motherhood, and the roles we perform as women. We unpack where our sense of self gets lost, the pressure to put forward a title for yourself, and what it takes to finally just be, without the labels.

Have a hundred tabs open in your head right now? We feel you! Mental load is the the invisible work of planning, organizing, and anticipating responsibilities, and it is something that women usually bear the brunt of. She Talks Asia Co-Founders Lynn Pinugu, Iza Calzado and Bianca Gonzalez talk about what this looks like in their lives and how they've learned to deal with it. #STAPodcast

In this episode, we talk about the internalized male gaze and how women are often conditioned to see themselves through a man’s eyes. We unpack where this comes from, how it shows up in everyday life, and how we can slowly unlearn it.

If you’ve ever wondered whether to keep holding on to a friendship or if it might be time to move forward, this one’s for you. In this episode, we talk about how to know when a friendship might need some distance, and how to move through the guilt, and grief that often comes with letting go.