Tess Cheng, Miami, FL (2026)

04/04/2026

🌍 Travel tip: stay mindful, not perfect

Being away, whether it’s a vacation or a work trip, doesn’t mean your habits have to go out the window. It’s usually not the trip that throws people off, it’s the all or nothing mindset.

I’m eating out a lot this weekend, so I balanced it out with a simple snack at my Airbnb 🐟✨

Canned sardines, yes I packed them 😄, fresh radishes, and olive oil from a local supermarket. Easy, nourishing, and took just a few minutes to put together.

Nothing fancy. Just being a bit more intentional.

It’s not about being perfect. It’s about doing what you can, wherever you are, so you don’t come back feeling like you have to start all over again.

👉 Save this for your next trip 👍

What’s one thing you do to stay mindful when you’re away? Share in the comments, I’d love to hear 👇

03/22/2026

🎙️ New Episode on Words of Wellness 💜

Health can feel simple… until life gets busy. Then even the basics start to slip.

I joined host Shelly for a real, practical conversation about how to stay consistent with your health, even with a full schedule, back-to-back meetings, and life on the go.
We talk about the biggest barrier most people face: the belief that there isn’t enough time. And how shifting that mindset, starting with why your health matters to you—can make everything else easier to follow through on.

We also cover:
 ✨ Why your family history doesn’t define your future ✨ Simple, realistic habits you can fit into a busy day ✨ Easy ways to stay active at your desk or during meetings ✨ How to stay on track while traveling (without missing out) ✨ Letting go of the all-or-nothing mindset

This is a grounded, honest conversation with practical ideas you can actually use in real life.

👉 Tune in now and listen to the full episode.

Link is in bio 😉

03/17/2026

Confidence isn’t just a mindset, it’s a brain state.🧠

When the brain is supported, focus sharpens, decisions become clearer, and high performance feels more sustainable.

In my chapter of Confident You: The Raw Conversations, I share simple, sustainable habits that protect your energy, sharpen focus, and support brain health — even with demanding schedules.

This book brings together powerful stories from 23 women navigating growth, resilience, and reinvention.

Confident You: The Raw Conversations is available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle.

If you pick up a copy and it resonates with you, leaving a review is one of the best ways to support the authors and help more readers discover the book. 💞

The link is in the bio 😉

02/23/2026

Holding Confident You: The Raw Conversations and smiling, because writing my chapter reminded me of something I see with busy, high-performing professionals every day:

Lasting change isn’t about willpower.
 It’s about designing habits that actually fit your life: travel, long workdays, time zones, stress, and everything in between.

In my chapter, I explore how understanding why you do what you do (not just knowing what to do) changes everything. When habits are built for real life, not “perfect life”, energy stabilizes, focus sharpens, and results start to stick.

Confidence and self-leadership don’t come from forcing yourself. They grow from routines that truly support how you live.💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

If you grab a copy of Confident You: The Raw Conversations, I would love for you to share what resonates most and if it speaks to you, leaving a review makes a bigger difference than you know.💖

Available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle. Link in bio.

📸Captured by , the creative genius who somehow makes everything look next-level. So grateful for your eye and your energy,
thank you.💞

02/11/2026

American Heart Month + Valentine’s = A Reminder to Care for Yourself ❤️

Small, intentional habits, like moving your body, managing stress, prioritizing sleep, and nourishing yourself, protect your heart and support overall wellbeing, helping you show up fully in all areas of life.

I’m honored to have contributed a chapter to Confident You: The Raw Conversations, a collection of 23 women sharing real, unfiltered stories about confidence, courage, and navigating life’s messy moments. In my chapter, I share how simple, realistic habits can help you maintain your energy, stay clear-headed, and care for your health, even when life gets full and demanding.

This month, take a moment to check in with your heart—it deserves care and attention. 💛

You can get a copy of Confident You on Amazon, available in paperback and Kindle. If it resonates with you, leaving a review helps support us and these stories reach more women.

The link is in the bio!

❤️

02/02/2026

🎙️ New Podcast Episode: A Real Conversation on Health, Caregiving & Change

Arthur and I sat down for a thoughtful conversation about health, caregiving, and what meaningful lifestyle change actually looks like in real life.

In this episode, I share my personal journey as a health & wellness coach, offer practical insights for caregivers, and clear up some common misconceptions about the health coaching profession.
We also explore how small, intentional lifestyle shifts can support both professional performance and personal wellbeing, especially during demanding seasons.

If you’re balancing work, caring for others, or curious about how health coaching can truly support sustainable change, this episode is for you.

👉 Tune in now and listen to the full episode.

The link is in the bio!

01/26/2026

Still Unfolding (and That’s the Point) 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

Almost a month since Confident You: The Raw Conversations landed in the world, and one thing keeps standing out to me:

Confidence doesn’t come from forcing a reinvention.
 It grows when we support ourselves consistently, especially in real life.

Curated by the wonderful , this book brings together 23 women sharing real stories (not highlight reels) about confidence, reinvention, healing, courage, and moving forward when life feels uncertain or messy. No polish. No pretending. Just honest conversations.

That’s why being part of this collaboration meant so much to me. My chapter focuses on what I live and coach every day: simple, sustainable habits that protect your energy, sharpen your focus, and support your health while you’re navigating a full, ambitious life.

If you’ve ever felt like there’s more for you, but you’re not quite sure what the next step looks like, this book meets you right where you are. You don’t have to read it cover to cover. Start anywhere. Let it be a companion, not a checklist.

If you’ve already picked up a copy, thank you, truly. 💛
Your support means a great deal to me. 💞💞💞
 If it resonated, leaving an Amazon review makes a bigger difference than you might think. It helps these stories reach more women.

✨ Paperback and Kindle are both available ✨ Grab a copy, gift it, or share it with someone who might need it

Real stories. Real women. Real momentum.

And yes… still amazed it hit #1 in five Amazon categories.

The link is in the bio 😉

01/17/2026

A kinder path to your confidence! 💖

Confidence isn’t about “becoming a new person” this year.

It’s about building tiny systems that support the real you, in the real life you’re living right now.

That’s exactly why I contributed a chapter to *Confident You: The Raw Conversations - a No. 1 Amazon bestseller in 5 categories.

It’s a collaboration of 23 women authors, brought together by , sharing real, unfiltered stories and simple frameworks to help you turn intention into action, without perfectionism.

I’m so proud of this project and deeply grateful to be part of it. 💛

If you’ve already grabbed the book, thank you. Your next powerful step?

👉 Leave an honest review on Amazon.

It helps more women find these stories and supports all of us who poured our hearts into this collaboration.💞💞💞

The link is in the bio 😉

Tell me in the comments:

What’s ONE small system you’re choosing to practice confidence with this week?

01/09/2026

Real Stories. Real Women. Real Momentum. 🎉📚

Still soaking this in… Confident You: The Raw Conversations has reached #1 in five Amazon categories, and it’s all because of YOU.

Curated by the incredible Julie DeLucca-Collins, this book is filled with honest, unfiltered stories from women who chose to show up as they are — navigating confidence, reinvention, healing, courage, and the very real messy middle of life. No polish. No pretending. Just truth.
This book is for anyone who knows there’s more ahead but isn’t quite sure what the next step is yet. For anyone rebuilding after a hard season, craving connection, or needing the reminder that growth doesn’t mean you’re behind — it means you’re becoming.

If you’ve already grabbed a copy: thank you 💖
 Your support, messages, and shares mean everything.
If you haven’t yet:
 ✨ Pick up your copy on Amazon ✨ Read it, reflect with it, or gift it to someone who needs it ✨ And please — if it resonated, leave a review. Reviews help these stories reach more women who need them.

This momentum is real, and it’s built on women supporting women.💜💜💜
 Still amazed. Still grateful. Still celebrating 🥂

Available now in paperback and Kindle.
👉Links are in bio.

❤️ 📚

01/02/2026

Happy New Year 💞
 May this year bring you clarity, strength, and the confidence to trust your journey, exactly as it unfolds.

Today is a reminder of what happens when women come together with honesty and courage.

Confident You: The Raw Conversations brings together powerful, honest stories of confidence, reinvention, and navigating the messy middle of real life. When women share their truth, it gives others permission to do the same.

I’m deeply grateful to be part of this collaboration. brought together 23 women authors, each sharing moving stories you can read in order, or jump to the chapter that speaks to where you are right now.

This book is for anyone starting the year craving growth, clarity, or a reminder that confidence is something we practice, not perfect. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to a charity chosen by the authors, making every purchase even more meaningful.

👉Grab your Kindle copy today for $0.00 (ends Sunday), then consider picking up a paperback to share with the women in your life who need to hear these raw, heartfelt stories.

12/31/2025

This Is More Than a Book Launch

Confident You: The Raw Conversations is having a meaningful moment right now, with the opportunity to close out the year in a powerful way and today is part of that story.

These pages were written with deep honesty, courage, and heart, for anyone navigating growth, reinvention, or finding their way through the messy middle of real life. At its core is a simple belief: confidence isn’t something we perfect, it’s something we practice. And every story is a reminder that you’re not alone in what you’re feeling or figuring out.

If this book has been on your mind, or if it resonates with where you are right now, today feels like a beautiful time to pick up a copy. Every download, share, and review helps amplify voices that deserve to be heard and allows these conversations to reach more women.

I’m deeply grateful for this community and for every way you show up, quietly, loudly, and everything in between.💖

The book is available now, and this week matters more than you know.

👉Grab your copy through the link in my bio and join the conversation.

12/29/2025

“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing out loud for all to hear” - Buddy the Elf

Still riding the joy from such a memorable Christmas 🎄🤶🎄🎅🏾🎄

I was lucky enough to be invited to a party that had everything, incredible food, flowing drinks, the loveliest company, kids bringing all the energy, and even a dog stealing the show 🐶

From the moment I walked in, everyone was so welcoming and genuinely kind. It felt relaxed, lively, and full of laughter, the kind of gathering where you instantly feel like you belong.

This is certainly my kind of Christmas, a full house, great conversations, happy chaos, and a reminder that the more the merrier.🥂🎁🎄

Hope yours was just as fantastic ❤️❤️❤️

Tess Cheng