BioRechie Valdez is the Minister of Small Business for the Government of Canada.  Cultural BackgroundRechie is of Filipina descent.Favorite Self Confidence QuoteYou are beautiful, you are loved and you can do anything you want to do.Definition of Self ConfidenceSelf-confidence is one's ability to live authentically and unapologetically yourself.Her Life Before the Discovery of Self ConfidenceRechie went through physical and emotional abuse that destroyed her confidence.The “AHA” MomentRechie realize that with her experience, she had the skill and leadership capabilities to create the positive impact which led her to be in a government position.  She stepped up to be the leader she was meant to be even if she didn't have any experience with working in the government sector.  She also wanted to be the representation especially with over 1 million Filipinos living in Canada.Her Life After the Discovery of Self ConfidenceRechie is able to create positive changes for the country especially help women entrepreneurs succeed in Canada.The One Self Confidence Tip for the Listener Focus on working from the inside out even if it's uncomfortable.Interview LinksRechie's WebsiteFacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedInYouTubeTiktokIf you would like to connect with Sheena, here is the following:Connect with me: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tiktok | LinkedIn | YouTube | WebsiteP.S. If you are looking for ways to help women in your company increase their self-confidence to become effective leaders, you can contact me as I hold workshops and talks on this subject. You can contact me here.P.P.S. Preorder my upcoming book Closing the Confidence Gap. Click here to preorder your copy of the bookP.P.P.S. Order my book Wiley today. Click here to order your copy of the book.Want to manifest like a queen?  Click here to learn how. Want to manifest like a queen?  Click here to learn how.