In Confidence with Lisa Sun: A Gravitas Podcast Episode 13: The Performing Superpower and How to be Great at Karaoke with Ada Tseng
Only 12% of people have the Performing superpower—the ability to shine in front of others with ease. But what if you could practice it in a way that’s low-stakes, joyful, and just plain fun?
In this episode, Lisa explores how karaoke can be a powerful tool for building confidence in everyday life. She’s joined by writer, editor, and karaoke journalist Ada Tseng, creator of the LA Times Karaoke Generator, to talk about how karaoke helps us get comfortable with the spotlight on our own terms.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
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What the Performing superpower is (and why so few of us claim it)
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Why karaoke is actually risk-free confidence training
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How to pick your perfect karaoke song (with data to back it up)
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Why letting go of perfection might be your biggest mic-drop moment
Whether you're karaoke-curious or a seasoned shower-singer, this episode is your permission slip to take up space, sing your heart out, and have fun doing it.
00:00 Intro: Why karaoke is a powerful tool for building confidence
00:42 The performing superpower and how we develop it
03:46 Real-life growth: Performing in everyday situations
08:10 Karaoke as practice: A safe, joyful way to build the performing superpower
09:54 Meet Ada Tseng, karaoke journalist and creator of the LA Times Karaoke Generator
14:44 Karaoke as culture, connection, and self-care
18:08 From stage fright to spotlight: Building confidence through song
24:44 What makes a great karaoke song and Lisa and Ada’s top tips
27:42 Letting go of perfection and having fun with it
33:30 Are women held to a higher standard? Making karaoke a judgment-free zone
38:57 The Gravitas team’s favorite karaoke songs
43:53 Final thoughts and Ada’s post-marathon karaoke celebration
46:23 Outro
46:41 Disclaimer
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