How Being 'The Only' Can Become Your Superpower with Angela Chee

How Being 'The Only' Can Become Your Superpower with Angela Chee

Author: Leisa Peterson March 13, 2025 Duration: 29:48

In this powerful conversation, media coach and author Angela Chee joins Leisa Peterson to discuss her new book, "The Power of the Only: Own Your Voice and Thrive in Any Environment."

Angela shares her journey from a shy Asian American girl to a Los Angeles news anchor and now a sought-after keynote speaker and communication coach. She reveals how being "the only" in many rooms throughout her life became her greatest strength rather than a limitation.

Episode Highlights:

  • Angela's evolution from a shy child to a confident TV journalist and communication coach
  • The five principles of the "Power of the Only": owning your opportunities, power, voice, communication, and future
  • How to navigate spaces where you might feel like an outsider and transform that experience into strength
  • The importance of moving from a scarcity to abundance mindset to fully embrace your potential
  • Practical insights on authentic communication and showing up fully aligned in all environments
  • Why Angela rejects the term "imposter syndrome" and offers a more empowering framework
  • The changing landscape of representation and what remains constant for "onlys"

Whether you're the only woman in the room, the only person of color, or simply someone trying to do things differently, this conversation offers valuable strategies for embracing your unique perspective and using it to thrive.

About Angela Chee:

Angela Chee is a keynote speaker, media/communication coach, podcast host, and author of The Power Of The Only—Own Your Voice, Thrive In Any Environment. A former TV news anchor/reporter with 20+ years of media experience, she's worked with top TV stations from Los Angeles to San Diego and hosted shows for networks from E! Entertainment to HGTV and more. She helps her clients Own Their Only™and be YOU,Amplified!® -clear, confident and connected on-camera and off and step into their leadership. Angela is a trusted speaker and emcee for organizations like Microsoft, Cisco, Intel, JP Morgan Chase, and more.

Learn more about Angela at angelachee.com and find her book at poweroftheonly.com.


Leisa Peterson has spent years as a business coach and financial expert, and she’s noticed something profound: the journey to wealth is often blocked not by a lack of opportunity, but by our own internal landscapes. That’s the space where Mindful Millionaire with Leisa Peterson lives. This isn't a typical finance podcast focused solely on spreadsheets and market trends. Instead, Leisa guides conversations that sit at the unique intersection of practical money wisdom and deep personal growth. You’ll hear from a variety of voices-entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and everyday people-who share stories about aligning their financial ambitions with their core values and mental well-being. Episodes delve into how our beliefs about money are formed, how to lead with vision without burning out, and how cultivating mindfulness can directly impact our financial decisions and business success. It’s about building a prosperous life that feels authentic and sustainable, where self-mastery informs every dollar earned and invested. Tune in for a blend of actionable advice and heart-centered commentary designed to transform your relationship with abundance from the inside out.
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