Too many founders and high-performers hit a wall when confidence doesn’t match ambition. You know your idea has potential, but between rejection, resource scarcity, and self-doubt, it’s hard to believe in yourself long enough to see success.
Today’s guest, Anya Cheng, went from leading global teams at Meta, McDonald’s, and eBay to launching her own AI-powered fashion startup, Taelor, from scratch. She faced rejection after rejection, battled imposter syndrome as a female immigrant founder, and still raised millions from early investors behind YouTube, Spotify, and TSMC.
In this episode, Anya reveals how to turn mindset into your biggest growth tool, so you can build conviction, attract investors, and grow even when no one’s returning your calls.
We’ll unpack how she built belief before validation, how she turned “minority” into “majority,” and how logic, not luck, became her greatest asset in leading through uncertainty. Whether you’re scaling a startup or reinventing your career, this conversation will help you grow ready from the inside out.
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