In this inspiring episode of the UpliftHER Leadership series on the Self-Care Goddess Podcast episode #169, I had the deep honor of speaking with Lucy Chen @lucychen_lucy, founder of Gifted Coaching, award-winning author of Build Resilience: Live, Learn, and Lead, and visionary behind Gifted Books, a bilingual publishing platform amplifying diverse voices across cultures.
Lucy’s journey from immigrating to the U.S. with only a few hundred dollars and limited English to becoming a global leadership mentor and author is a living testament to courage, perseverance, and purpose. She embodies what it means to turn challenges into stepping stones and to lead with both heart and wisdom.
Here’s what we explored in this uplifting and wisdom-filled conversation:
✅ How Lucy transformed fear and self-doubt into resilience and confidence
✅ Her 7 Principles of Resilience rooted in self-love, community, and simplicity
✅ Balancing feminine and masculine energy in leadership
✅ How writing and storytelling become tools for healing and empowerment
✅ The power of community, mentorship, and paying it forward
✅ Finding joy through daily rituals from meditation to “do-nothing” time
✅ Lessons on navigating burnout, balance, and self-care through movement and rest
Lucy’s warmth, humility, and wisdom are a gentle reminder that resilience isn’t about hardening. It’s about softening into faith, gratitude, and growth.
Her story will inspire you to honor your voice, embrace your heritage, and lead from authenticity and heart.
Listen to Episode #169 on my website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you love listening to podcasts — just search for the Self-Care Goddess podcast!
🙌🏽 Connect with Lucy Chen on LinkedIn: Lucy Chen
🎥 Watch the full episode now on my YouTube channel!
Link: https://youtu.be/of1hCmcoP-w
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