Color of Success

*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-(--header-height)" dir="auto" data-turn-id="e070f052-5fe4-4363-a9ac-921d158b028a" data-testid="conversation-turn-1" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn="user"> *]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-WEB:dfee732a-8157-4471-8e33-dedccee23b9a-0" data-testid= "conversation-turn-2" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> In this inspiring episode, filmmaker and content creator, Christine Chang opens up about her powerful journey from photography and branding to filmmaking, as well as her personal growth through healing relationships. Christine shares insights into her upcoming short film, Making Space, which explores a woman's path to self-worth and finding her voice in a complex relationship. The film is a reflection of Christine's own story of healing, self-discovery, and the transformative power of setting boundaries. Christine discusses her personal journey of healing from her childhood experiences, how she navigated the challenges of high achievement and love, and why she had to unlearn the idea that love had to be "earned." She reflects on the deep impact of expressing her feelings, including a life-changing letter to her father that led to a powerful reconciliation. Alongside these personal stories, Christine offers valuable dating advice for high-achieving women, emphasizing the importance of self-love, patience, and focusing on core values over perfection. With her current 10-year relationship as a backdrop, Christine talks about the qualities that matter most in long-term partnerships, including integrity, kindness, and emotional growth. As the conversation shifts to practical advice, Christine and host. Dr. Stephanie J. Wong discuss how to create lasting, meaningful relationships in the midst of busy careers and high expectations. They explore how to find "workable" partnerships and build a life together with empathy, patience, and authenticity. Whether you're navigating your own personal growth or just seeking more meaningful connections, this episode offers powerful takeaways on love, healing, and the importance of finding space for yourself and others. Tune in to hear: Christine's healing journey and personal reconciliation with her father Her transition from photography and branding to filmmaking with Making Space The importance of self-love and personal boundaries in relationships Dating advice for high-performing women: what truly matters Insights on finding a "workable" romantic partnership and building a life together Join Christine and Dr. Wong as they explore what it means to make space—for yourself, for love, and for growth. ========================================= Christine Chang's Bio: Christine Chang is a multidisciplinary storyteller whose work explores identity, independence, and self-empowerment in modern relationships. After more than two decades as a celebrity photographer, Christine authored Show Up: Finding Love for Independent Women, a candid look at boundaries, self-respect, and attachment patterns among high-achieving women. She later expanded these conversations through her podcast, where she speaks openly about agency, culture, and relational dynamics for independent women navigating both ambition and intimacy. This year, she makes her directorial debut with Making Space, premiering at the Beverly Hills Film Festival. The short examines the psychological tension between desire and self-respect — and what it means to "make space" for yourself in relationships where you've historically over-functioned. Beyond her creative work, Christine also leads branding and marketing for Phoenix Pharmaceuticals, co-founded by her father, Dr. Jaw-Kang Chang. She's currently developing a feature documentary about his life as a chemist and entrepreneur, examining cultural expectation, family dynamics, and the immigrant experience through the lens of an adult daughter forging her own path. ========================================= Share, like, and subscribe! For more mental health, entrepreneurship, and entertainment content, Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiaS5_HScsbFOJE5lYrEsxw Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/color_of_success/ https://www.facebook.com/colorofsuccess To purchase Dr. Wong's book: Cancel the Filter: Realities of a Psychologist, Podcaster, and Mother of Color

Dr. Stephanie J. Wong and Neha Kumar discuss Neha's non-traditional career journey, starting with her initial thought of majoring in pre-med but shifting towards entrepreneurship and teaching. Neha explained how teaching allows her to contribute to others' success while providing her with personal fulfillment. Neha shares: Market trends and investment insights, particularly in the start-up space Creation of Full Glass Wine, inspired by the passion of sharing community-based products Looking for opportunities during seemingly bleak times in the market Acknowledgement from her parents after appearing on her first podcast with Jay Shetty Her message to her children Empowering women through finance ================================================================================== Full bio: Neha Kumar, co-founder and COO of Full Glass Wine Co. Neha Kumar is the co-founder and COO of Full Glass Wine Co., a trailblazing parent company shaping the future of the wine industry through pioneering direct-to-consumer brands. As a seasoned maven with over 14 years of experience, Neha is a changemaker in the world of startups and, through Full Glass Wine Co., is on a dynamic mission to cultivate the next wave of revolutionary consumer brands. In addition to founding Full Glass Wine Co., Neha is also a lecturer at UCLA's Anderson School of Management, where she has been teaching for over 9 years. Prior to launching her fund, Neha played a key role in Create & Cultivate's rise to success, holding the helm as its COO & CFO until its successful majority stake acquisition by a Private Equity firm in 2021. Her prowess in deal making came from her time in banking and shone brightly throughout her career. Now, alongside leading Full Glass Wine Co., Neha utilizes her experience to teach high net worth women the ins and outs of investing and deal making with the Women's Abundance Collective. Neha received her undergraduate degree from the esteemed University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and her MBA from the University of Southern California (USC). ================================================================================= Share, like, and subscribe! For more mental health, entrepreneurship, and entertainment content, Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiaS5_HScsbFOJE5lYrEsxw Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/color_of_success/ https://www.facebook.com/colorofsuccess To purchase Dr. Wong's book: Cancel the Filter: Realities of a Psychologist, Podcaster, and Mother of Color

Dr. Stephanie J. Wong talks with Director of Slanted, Amy Wang about the takeaways from the bold, provocative genre-bender that uses sharp satire and sci-fi horror to interrogate beauty standards, assimilation, and the cost of belonging. The film follows Joan Huang (Shirley Chen), a high school outsider who idolizes the popular girls and dreams of becoming prom queen, but fears the only way to win is to look like every past queen whose portraits line the school halls. When she discovers Ethnos, a mysterious cosmetic surgery clinic that turns people White, Joan undergoes the procedure and wakes up as a blonde girl (Mckenna Grace) seemingly destined for the crown. As her transformation brings popularity and power, it also exposes the disturbing personal and cultural cost of erasing one's identity. Highlights of the interview: How Amy drew from her own experiences to produce the movie Ways she collaborated with McKenna to portray the pain and anguish of living as Joan (Chinese) The importance of empathy and challenging social norms Slanted is hands-down the #1 must-see movie of the year and premieres in theaters on March 13th! ========================================== For more mental health and entertainment content, Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiaS5_HScsbFOJE5lYrEsxw Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/color_of_success/ https://www.facebook.com/colorofsuccess To purchase Dr. Wong's book: Cancel the Filter: Realities of a Psychologist, Podcaster, and Mother of Color

Dr. Stephanie J. Wong talks with stars of Slanted, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan (Never Have I Ever) and Amelie Zilber about the thought-provoking movie that uses sci-fi horror to examine beauty standards, assimilation and the cost of belonging. The film follows Joan Huang (Shirley Chen), a high school outsider who idolizes the popular girls and dreams of becoming prom queen, but fears the only way to win is to look like every past queen whose portraits line the school halls. When she discovers Ethnos, a mysterious cosmetic surgery clinic that turns people White, Joan undergoes the procedure and wakes up as a blonde girl (Mckenna Grace) seemingly destined for the crown. As her transformation brings popularity and power, it also exposes the disturbing personal and cultural cost of erasing one's identity. Highlights of the interview: Dr. Wong asking Maitreyi about the powerful line she added to the script, asking her best friend if she thinks she's ugly, too? Amelie's methods for playing a multi-faceted character The trio laughing in agreement about a specific scene (watch and listen to find out)! Slanted is hands-down the #1 must-see movie of the year, premiering in theaters on March 13th! ========================================== For more mental health and entertainment content, Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiaS5_HScsbFOJE5lYrEsxw Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/color_of_success/ https://www.facebook.com/colorofsuccess To purchase Dr. Wong's book: Cancel the Filter: Realities of a Psychologist, Podcaster, and Mother of Color

Miyavi is well-known for his unique finger-slapping style of playing guitar. His love for music began when a football injury led him to learn to play the guitar. In this interview, he talks about: How the mentality of being open to new things and not expecting perfection can lead to meaningful experiences Acting alongside Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista in the Wrecking Crew How he respects Jacob Batalon for playing a humorous character in the movie His friendship with legendary choreographer, Lia Kim ========================================== The Wrecking Crew is streaming now on Amazon Prime!

The Wrecking Crew cast, Jacob Batalon and Morena Baccarin, and director, Ángel Manuel Soto visit the Color of Success Podcast with Dr. Stephanie J. Wong. They talk about how Psychology is woven throughout the movie, including: -Ángel wanting to highlight generational trauma and the relationship between brothers (Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista's characters) -Morena channeling her experiences as a marginalized female to her Baddie character, Valentina -Jacob's character, Pika wanting to be perceived as a tough dude vs. living authentically The Wrecking Crew streaming on Amazon Prime on January 28, 2026! #mentalhealthmatters #podcast #wreckingcrew #jacobbatalon #morenabaccarin #psychology #hollywood #movie For more mental health and entertainment content, Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiaS5_HScsbFOJE5lYrEsxw Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/color_of_success/ https://www.facebook.com/colorofsuccess To purchase Dr. Wong's book: Cancel the Filter: Realities of a Psychologist, Podcaster, and Mother of Color

Go behind the scenes of the indie horror film Primate in this interview with actress Victoria Wyant. Victoria shares how she first found her way into acting, why she typically does not watch horror movies, but how filming horror is such a uniquely exciting experience. She also talks about what sets Primate apart and why it's a film that truly deserves to be seen on the big screen. Whether you're a fan of horror, indie filmmaking, or actor origin stories, this conversation offers a thoughtful and fun look at the craft behind the scares. Primate is in theaters now! ========================================== For more mental health and entertainment content, Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/color_of_success/ https://www.facebook.com/colorofsuccess https://www.tiktok.com/@colorofsuccesspodcast Subscribe to our YT channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiaS5_HScsbFOJE5lYrEsxw To purchase Dr. Wong's book: Cancel the Filter: Realities of a Psychologist, Podcaster, and Mother of Color

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Dr. Stephanie J. Wong talks with filmmaker and sports producer Jon Hill to explore how identity, loss, and creativity have shaped his life and work. Jon opens up about his mixed-race heritage—growing up with a Thai mother and an American father whose love story began in Thailand during the Vietnam War—and how that unique background inspired his film Above the Clouds, now available on streaming platforms. The conversation takes a deeply personal turn as Jon reflects on losing his father at 25 and the long, unexpected journey of grief that followed. He shares how a chance encounter and a miraculous experience during his father's final moments sparked a short film that eventually became a feature-length comedy, created over 13 years. Through humor and honesty, Jon offers thoughtful insights into coping with loss, acknowledging emotions, and understanding that healing is never linear. We also dive into Jon's professional world—from covering major events like the Super Bowl and World Cup at Fox Sports to navigating independent filmmaking and advocating for Asian representation in media. The episode wraps with stories of resilience, work-life balance, a surreal Michael Jordan birthday party moment! This episode blends laughter, reflection, and inspiration, offering listeners a powerful reminder of how personal stories can become meaningful art—and how connection can emerge from even the most difficult experiences. ========================================== Jon Hill's Full Bio: Jon Hill is the writer and director of the film Above the Clouds, currently streaming on Amazon Prime. He is also a 2x Emmy Award winning sports producer that travels the world covering the largest sporting event such as the World Cup and the Super Bowl. His film talks about the struggles of losing a parent, and dealing with loss through comedy. It's based on the true events after his father passed when he was 25. Instagram: @jhill_aka_da_streaming_king ========================================== For more mental health and entertainment content, Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/color_of_success/ https://www.facebook.com/colorofsuccess https://www.tiktok.com/@colorofsuccesspodcast Subscribe to our YT channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiaS5_HScsbFOJE5lYrEsxw To purchase Dr. Wong's book: Cancel the Filter: Realities of a Psychologist, Podcaster, and Mother of Color