You're listening to the quiet rebels podcast, the place to be to explore what it means to run an online business when you don't always align with the status quo. I'm your host, Mai-kee Tsang, the sustainable visibility mentor, certified trauma sensitive leadership coach, and podcasts testing strategy trainer. And I'm here to remind you that contrary to what we're taught to believe, you don't always have to be the loudest person in the room in order to be heard. Because if anything, we stand out and make an even deeper difference, when we stand up for what we believe in and share who we're supporting along the way. So if you'd like to join me and my guests as we venture into these pretty nuanced conversations, where we choose to find the meaning in the messy middles of our entrepreneurial journey, and let me welcome you into the quiet rebellion. Let's get started. Hello, one of our quiet rebels. I'm so honoured to be in your earbuds today. This is Mai-kee, your host of the quiet rebels podcast. And I'm really, really excited to be here. Especially because what you just listened to was a brand new trailer for the quadruples podcast, and I really wants to spend this episode just really informing you of the changes that have happened, the shifts that have occurred beneath the surface, and I'm finally ready to bring to the forefront. Okay, so this podcast for the first time took an extended hiatus that was actually pretty unexpected. It was at the beginning of 2022. So my last episode was actually in December 2021. And then there was suddenly a three month break. And I was like, Well, what happened there. And I'd have to say, quite a lot. And I really wanted to share what was happening behind the scenes to really share with you what may happen to you if it hasn't already, actually, that may actually inform how you run your business differently, and how you show up in a different way than before. So this is my side of the story. So back in 2020, that was when a huge seed was planted with significant change across the industry. Because on a global level, there was a Black Lives Matter movement that happened. And I didn't realise how much that was going to impact my personal journey and my personal relationship with my own heritage. And that seed was planted during the Black Lives Matter movement, as more and more people have been speaking up about the injustice that they've always been experiencing. But were never given the spotlight until that moment. And I've been sitting back and witnessing, understanding, unpacking and really being confronted with my own privileges that I weren't, that wasn't aware of at the time, because as someone of Asian descent, I also have marginalised parts of my identity as well. So really seeing from both sides of what it's like to be both a victim and an unknowing perpetuator of the injustice that we see in the world. So that will started in 2020. And my own personal exploration of my relationship with my heritage has really taken such a deep, sometimes dark turn. And then came 2021. And that's when the stop Asian hate movement occurred due to another tragedy. And that one here close to home, because of the identities that I shared with, with, you know, the movement that even came about. And ever since then I've really started to see things super differently. There are certain things that I didn't realise that I was tolerating, that are suddenly just non negotiables. Like, nope, can't happen. There's no space for this tolerance anymore. Because in the tolerance of certain behaviours that have been projected onto me and applied to me, I realise how much that has oppressed, not just myself, but people who I share this collective group with. And it's been an incredibly unearthing incredibly tender, tough
time. And in doing this work of unpacking my privilege, a fair amount and of course, there's still a way to go. And also acknowledging the harm that I've also experienced and just always kind of like swept under the rug, not wanting to draw attention to it because of fear that bringing it to the forefront would make me feel like I didn't fit in. All of that was happening. And it wasn't until recently, over these last few months of very deep introspection, or I've had to learn that. Fitting in very often, if not always requires you to hide parts of yourself. For a false sense of belonging, something that feels so much like you're on a tight rope, that the slightest shift in balance means that you topple over. And I realised how much I've been trying to fit into spaces that just weren't ready or never will be ready to embrace all that I am, and what I represent who I represent as a result. And so if anything, has been quite a quest of finding a true sense of belonging, and for the groups that I didn't feel that sense with, to starting the journey of calling in folks who were the new space to belong in. It's that moment where you think to yourself, well, if it doesn't exist, then I'll try and create it. And I've been incredibly honoured and grateful, from the bottom of my heart to have called in incredible individuals, and to have developed a collective group of understanding in many different ways, how we can show up in a world where we are seen, heard, acknowledged, and embraced for what we bring to the table. And speaking of table is like, maybe creating a new one, to expand the space we're in instead of feeling like there is this competition for the same space that there's only so much room. So instead of fighting for a seat, the conversations I've been very grateful to have and hold have been around ones where we think, okay, how can we expand the space and not necessarily just change the space that already exists? Because we're already this does work for some. And it's been a moment of thinking, Well, if it works for some who am I to change that? And what I can refocus my efforts on instead is for all the people who doesn't quite align with the status quo. Why don't we go on a journey together to discover and create something that's been missing for us. So that's what this journey has been about is, I call it like, this is like this conscious collapse. I knew it was coming. I just didn't know when or how what it would look like. There is also something that I welcomed with open arms, even knowing that there was a significant amount of discomfort, and sometimes a shift in sense of safety as well. But I also knew it was absolutely necessary. And so during that time, I knew I couldn't show up here for the quiet rebels podcast, because sometimes, space holders like myself, need space to be held to. And so I invite each and every one of you who are listening right now, that is especially not exclusively, but especially if you're a space holder to find places or create spaces, where you get to be held to that's what this whole journey has been for the first quarter of 2022. And I'm extremely deeply honoured to be back here with a new
layer. Let's just say I don't think the fundamental core of the caravels has shifted because it's still about feeling like we don't need to be the loudest people in the room. In order to be heard. There are many guests who come on to share their interpretation of what it means to be acquirable And one thing is for sure. And it's that is that we see the status quo. And we acknowledge is application for some, but also the incongruency with others. And instead of fighting that, we shift our focus and our direction to exploring new ways that we can make it work for other people. So I want to leave this episode fairly short and sweet. With you right here that future episodes of this podcast will be venturing into more nuanced conversations, the occasional how to shore. But I will say they are definitely more orientated around being more of a How can we approach this, because there is no one size fits all way of doing business. There's no one size fits all way of living either. And the two coexist, the two need to intertwine together in order for it to be sustainable for you. So if you are still here with me on the journey, if you're already a listener, or you're a brand new listener, and the success episodes you've chosen, I'm really grateful that you're here. And thank you so much for listening today. And I hope to see slash hear you or just acknowledge your presence for listening in future episodes from now. So thank you so much, and hope to see you around. Bye for now. Thank you so much for listening to this episode of The quiet rebels podcast today. But any links as mentioned in the episode, you can absolutely find them in the show notes below. And two final things before we wrap up for today. Number one, if you do like the Vive, and you're pretty new here, and you're thinking that you might want to stick around to see what else comes up here, then I totally invite you to hit the subscribe button. And number two, if you'd like to invite your friends and to help me spread the word to other quiet rebels out there who have yet to find our incredible community. And it would really help if you would leave us a review. So whichever app you're listening to this episode on, all you'd need to do is scroll to the bottom and there will be an option to write a review. anywheres will be incredibly appreciated. So thank you so much in advance if you decide to do that. That's everything for today. So thank you again for joining us and I hope that you join us next time. Until then, bye for now.