F*ck Saving Face
If you’re an Asian-American who grew up learning that you had to “save face” and be a “good girl,” let’s remove all the guilt, shame, and taboos to talk about the things we weren’t given permission to explore. Rather than upholding the “model minority” standard, let’s redefine what it means to be strong, courageous, and bold in a brave new world. Let’s finally have a voice after being the silent generation for too long. Join me, your host, Judy Tsuei, every week as I explore mental, emotional and physical health like never before, telling it like it is. We might shock the generation before us, but hopefully, you and I will create a more conscious way of being for the generation after us. Wherever you are in celebrating your Asian-ness, I got you. Let’s roar together. More at www.wildheartedwords.com/podcast.
F*ck Saving Face
Episode 135: When Enough is Enough: Navigating Perfectionism as a Leader and Mom with Jocelyn Auyeung
In this insightful episode, Judy Tsuei sits down with Jocelyn Auyeung, an inspiring leader and mom, to explore a question many of us face but rarely ask: When is enough, enough? Jocelyn’s journey as a former educator, coach, and founder of Nurture ED Solutions offers a fresh perspective on how perfectionism and societal expectations shape us — especially as Asian American women balancing leadership, motherhood, and personal growth.
Jocelyn shares her personal experiences with burnout in education, what led her to create a revolutionary approach to building sustainable school cultures of care, and how she’s redefining success by embracing curiosity, compassion, and intentional effort. We talk about the importance of allowing space for failure, recognizing natural stopping points, and learning to celebrate progress—even when it doesn’t look like perfection.
This episode is packed with thought-provoking conversations on:
- How cultural expectations fuel perfectionism in leadership and parenting.
- The power of curiosity in developing resilience and fostering growth.
- Navigating the grief that comes with unmet expectations and finding grace in the process.
- Modeling healthy approaches to failure for the next generation.
Whether you’re an educator, a working mom, or simply someone striving to lead a more intentional life, this episode will leave you feeling seen, inspired, and ready to redefine what “enough” means for you.
Connect with Jocelyn Auyeung:
•LinkedIn: Jocelyn Auyeung
•Podcast: Empowered Working Mom Revolution
Order an early copy of "How to Disappoint Your Parents in 10 Shameless Steps: A Modern Asian American Guide" via Kickstarter: bit.ly/shamelessbook.
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