A TEDx talk may appear to be a solo thing. Not for me. So much and so many people went into speaking at TEDxPasadenaWomen. I am so grateful for the team that helped me pull this off.

The practical and soulful support of the amazing John Bates of Executive Speaking Success and his colleague Nataly.
125+ hours of designing the talk, practicing, rehearsing with volunteers in the living room, meeting with my coaches.
TEDxPasadenaWomen organizers Amber and Nadine.
TEDxPasadenaWomen speaker coaches Michele Lando and David Samuels.
A timely gift from my friend Kim of the book Resonate by Nancy Duarte.
Facebook messages about Asian American stereotypes with my friend Scott.
Sticky notes. LOTS of sticky notes.
Makeup by Sara.
Rides from Beth.
Emergency calls to and from my HS BFF Tammy.
Emergency texts to and from my local BFF Rosemary.
Yoga and meditation.
My writing group Kim and Bev.
Feedback from my clients at Caltech.
Volunteer audience members Julianne, Dave, Haley, Kristen, Julie, Dave, Marshall, Sally, Paul, Gail, De, Melissa, Chris, John, Rebecca.
Encouraging emails from Gin, Catie, Brence, and Cathy.
TEDx eve dinner of Domenico’s, rosé and Carmela ice cream.
The support of my husband and daughter.

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