We’re building a private membership for Asian female solopreneurs

I’m building a private membership for Asian female solopreneurs.

I was paid $1,500 USD to plug a one-minute ad into one of my YouTube videos before.

What people don’t know is that it took me a year to start monetizing on YouTube, that I googled and learned how to build media brand kits, had to actively sell and pitch to companies why they should partner with me, and more. A year later in Singapore, I was working with brands like DJI, SafetyWing, Ana Luisa, and ExpressVPN for paid partnerships. There were a lot of learnings.

I shared all my experiences with a friend during a 1:1 coffee chat in San Francisco.

She was building her own product-focused business and we talked about everything from our relationships to our businesses to juggling motherhood and more.

In this one hour coffee chat, we had discussions around:
- building her compelling story about being a mother solopreneur
- chatted influencer marketing, rates, and how to find creators
- I also learned more about the raw parts of motherhood and what happens if I want it all: the biz, the kid, good sex, the happy life

Because she was vulnerable with me in her business thinking, I was also vulnerable with her. This plethora of information exchange happened, which made me realize these are the conversations solopreneurs need to be having with each other.

Why? Because:

• Every solopreneur has experiences and learnings that have immense value to their community. 100 brains are better than one and that means shortcuts!

• Solopreneurs are often lonely and quit before they even start. While people around you are on different paths, you are building your own business, sometimes with fear, uncertainty, or doubt. Other solopreneurs get it and can propel you forward, not back.

• Accountability is key. Having a supportive, thriving group pushes you to be better, to do better, and to show up for your business.

🤝 I wish I had an encouraging community who could’ve helped me during my journey, during the hard parts where there was so much uncertainty, where I was just in a building phase, and dealing with sometimes crippling self doubt.

That’s why I’m building a business collective for solopreneurs.

If you love AWW and the connections you’ve made in the group, then you know I’ll also be putting in the same love, energy, and attention into this new business collective 💙 

Having a group of like minded individuals who motivate each other and hold each other accountable—there’s power in that.

Interested in joining? 

Sign up for the waitlist or find more details here. You can also follow the collective on Instagram ✨ 

In my commitment to continue fostering connections and elevating Asian women’s businesses, our team has also created a networking directory. You can add yourself and your business!

🌻 Emily Fang

Brain Snacks I Liked this Month 🧠

• I spent 18 months and $34,000 traveling the world but was burnt out and unhappy—this was my No. 1 mistake - an essay by journalist Helen Zhao who shared, “It dawned on me that I was approaching my sabbatical the same way I’d approached my career — like a workaholic.”

• The docility myth flattening Asian women’s careers - Even people of Asian descent who were born in majority-white countries, and who consider themselves far removed from immigration and don’t speak Asian languages, experience career setbacks because of the lack of role models, expectations of their timidity and prejudice of non-Asians. 

• NVIDIA’s CEO Jensen Huang’s advice to Stanford students - He shares, “People who have high expectations usually have low resilience. I can’t teach it to you except that I hope suffering happens to you.” My take on this was that going through “pain and suffering” means rising to challenges and pushing through it instead of just always expecting things work out to your favor because you did XYZ or graduated from a prestigious school. When you want greatness from someone, it comes from humility, character and grit.

Upcoming Events

Redefining Success Workshop for the Asian Female Community
May 29, 2024 from 12:00-1:30 pm PST
📍online / you must rsvp

Angela Wu, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, leads us into facilitated discussions and workshop to help Asian women reframe their thinking. This is open to AWW and anyone who identifies as an Asian female.

• Learn key psychological concepts to better understand your beliefs and behaviors

• Unpack cultural factors that influence your perception of success

• Gain insight into your core beliefs and how they drive your pursuit of success

• Acquire practical tools to strengthen your mental resilience and well-being

• Be empowered to define success in alignment with your authentic self and values

Dumplings and Calligraphy Hangout
June 2nd, 2024 from 11am-4pm PST
📍 San Francisco, CA

Join us for a delightful gathering in San Francisco as we come together to bond over dumplings and calligraphy! In our busy lives, we often find ourselves caught up in our thoughts and worries. This event aims to create an opportunity for us to step away from our hectic minds and instead focus on creating with our hands. Please RSVP in advance.

Envisioning your Life & Career Abroad: How to Start Working in your Dream Country in 2024
June 5th, 2024 from 6-7:30 am PST / 9-10:30 am EST
📍 on Zoom / you must rsvp

For this immersive, hands-on workshop, we’ll be partnering up with Lucy Jeon, the founder of HeyGlobally and Work Abroad Coach. She’s helped over 100+ clients and students from over 25 countries get jobs abroad with visa sponsorship and remote jobs. During the workshop, you’ll build your own strategy using her frameworks and diving into discussion with other peers.

💡 Interested in running your own city event or creative hangouts? Email [email protected]