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The extraordinary ordinary podcast is dedicated to real life and feelings hosted by me, Minh Dang (facebook.com/ddminh99). Bottling feelings and emotions is never good - I find a much better way to deal with them by expressing through a podcast. In this podcast, I will explore life realities, refl…

Minh Dang


    • Jun 16, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    Episode 19: How I find peace in adulthood, summer travels and what I learn on the go

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 32:10


    In this episode, I talked about ways I find peace working a full time corporate job, some updates on my summer travels and things I learned on the go! Let's talk: IG: @dminhd Substack Blog: minhdang.substack.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/veryordinary/support

    Episode 18: Working full time in America, finding my identity and planning for next steps...?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2022 28:47


    Welcome back!! In this episode, I talked about working full time in the US, shaping my off-work identity and exploring what's brewing for the future. Enjoy! Read my weekly newsletter: minhdang.substack.com Things mentioned in this episode: • @cafemaddy on Instagram • How to Believe in Yourself video by YesReneau https://youtu.be/fiYAD8Hip4s --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/veryordinary/support

    Epsisode 17: How do we make friends as adults? + My personal experiences

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 29:01


    In this episode, I discussed my favorite topic - making friends as adults!! I explored different options to make friends, components of a good friendship and my personal experiences making friends during the pandemic // as a semi-adult --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/veryordinary/support

    Episode 16: 21 learnings in 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 20:58


    2021 - a year of chaos, change and growth!! I reflected upon the lessons in my personal, professional and emotional life. Send me a message at IG: @dminhd Read my blog: helloitsminh.wordpress.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/veryordinary/support

    Episode 15: Dear Minneapolis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 26:43


    The one where I talked about the city I went to for college. The good, the bad, and ... the tea~ Send me a feedback via Instagram: @dminhd Read my blog: helloitsminh.wordpress.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/veryordinary/support

    Episode 14: My entire business degree in 15 minutes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2022 15:37


    a rundown of every single class I have taken (and grades ;)) in my double major, one minor degree. Please like and subscribe if you enjoy! Read my blog @ helloitsminh.wordpress.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/veryordinary/support

    Episode 13: Five ways I'm approaching personal finance in 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 21:33


    In this episode, I'm discussing five guidelines for my personal financial management in 2022 and especially at the start of my BIG GIRL job. For resources mentioned in this episode: Graham Stephan's video on investing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JC1W26IWB3A Let me know what you think: IG: @helloitsminh Medium: https://medium.com/@minhddang Personal Blog: helloitsminh.wordpress.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/veryordinary/support

    Episode 12: Receiving my first (big) paycheck, community building, feelings about coming back to the U.S.?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2021 37:05


    Hi friends, in this episode I dive into a few fun thangs - personal finances, finding the right community and friend group and my (mixed) emotions about coming back to the States.  Thank you so much to all friends who checked in on me and asked when I'd release new episodes, this one is for you :')  If you have any feedback/story/request to share, feel free to dm me at @dminhd or via facebook https://www.facebook.com/ddminh99/ Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/veryordinary/support

    Ep 11: 5 things I'm grateful for this week & COVID days in Sai Gon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 18:26


    A new episode on THINGS I'm grateful for this week! It's when life is hard that reflecting upon what I should appreciate brings the most satisfaction and smile on my face. In this episode, I talked about friends, supermarkets, social medias and how COVID has affected life here in Sai Gon. Enjoy:) Please feel free to provide feedback/suggestions on my Instagram @dminhd --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/veryordinary/support

    [Special] Episode 11: A look into sustainability - Corporate Edition!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 26:58


    In this special episode (that I did as part of my class!), I discussed and analyzed my findings on how mutinational companies in Viet Nam are doing with their environmental practices and sustainability iniatives! This episode was a lot of fun researching and understanding more about the environmental situation in Viet Nam. Please feel free to get in touch with me for any comments, insights or sharings you have at my Instagram @dminhd --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/veryordinary/support

    Episode 10: Finding joy in your work - a postgrad talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 31:52


    Hi y'all, it's good to be back. I'm finally back to Saigon after two weeks off with my family in Hanoi for the Lunar New Year. As I'm starting my first full time job soon, I think it's just fitting to talk about finding fulfillment at work today. What I discussed: how to know if an organization/company is the right place for you, my past 4 internships and office politics! :-) Hope you enjoy! For feedback & suggestions: https://www.facebook.com/ddminh99/ instagram.com/@dminhd --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/veryordinary/support

    Episode 9: New year, Same... Me but with more depth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2021 28:19


    Welcome to 2021 :-) 2020 has been an interesting year to say the least and I'm forever grateful for the opportunities that I received in this year. In this episode, I went over everything I have been going through towards the end of 2020, an extended version of Episode 9 but with more depth and conviction. Tuned in if you want to hear me (continue) ranting about my internships, life in Saigon and other stuffs. Give me a feedback at: IG: @dminhd FB: facebook.com/ddminh99 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/extraordinarypoddy/support

    Episode 8: Saigon, New!! Internship!! and other life transitions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2020 30:29


    Hello friends, in this episode I talked about moving to a new city again! (Ho Chi Minh City), working as a Supply Chain Intern at a FMCG firm, and other life lessons.  Hope you enjoy! Message me for any feedback/comments via Facebook: facebook.com/ddminh99 IG: @dminhd Medium: https://medium.com/@minhddang I KNOW I SAY TOO MANY UMMMMS, MY APOLOGIES  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/extraordinarypoddy/support

    Episode 7: Semester abroad in Australia, Manifestation, Career decisions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2020 22:55


    Hi! I'm finally back after 4 months. In this episode, I updated you guys on my study abroad semester, what I have learned during quarantine, and some fun recommendations to check out. Resources mentioned: Kchoi (on consulting, switching careers, doing a master's degree) https://bit.ly/2ZpJvUm || Meg Josephson's youtube (on veganism, mindfulness and manifestation) https://bit.ly/3gf1keB || Balance app for meditation https://bit.ly/3eogk8z || Madfit channel: https://bit.ly/36sXyKb || Minimalist Baker Blog: minimalistbaker.com My socials: FB: facebook.com/ddminh99 IG: @dminhd Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/88442998-minh-dang --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/extraordinarypoddy/support

    Episode 6: Feeling foreign at home and learning a new language

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 18:18


    Hello, it's been a minute! went home for winter break and has been taking some time off to debrief and relax with family and friends. Finally muster the motivation to record an episode today, in this episode, I talked about feeling foreign after being abroad for some time and my experience learning a new language (that is not English!)  Thank you for listening!! :) For all feedback & thoughts, send me a message at instagram.com/dminhd or facebook.com/ddminh99 My Medium writings: medium.com/@minhdddang --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/extraordinarypoddy/support

    Episode 5: Social-Anxiety, Self-consciousness and Overthinking

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2019 24:11


    Social Anxiety is something that I have struggled with my entire life but don't really share with many people, in this episode I talked about my experiences with being self-conscious and overthinking + solutions to improve those tendencies. Resources I mentioned in this episode are @sociallystrong on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sociallystrong/?hl=en and the book How To Be Yourself by Ellen Hendriksen. If you have any feedback, please message me on Instagram at @dminhd or on Facebook.com/ddminh99 Thank you for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/extraordinarypoddy/support

    Episode 4: Creativity in the digital age (and why you should care...)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2019 22:35


    The past 5 years, I have always thought that the stable jobs of the future would be technical roles like analysts and mathematicians - it turns out that things may take a turn. In this episode, I talk about technology, creativity and the importance of thinking like a human. If you have any feedback, please send me a message on Instagram @dminhd or Facebook facebook.com/ddminh99 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/extraordinarypoddy/support

    Episode 3: Why consistency matters (& why I'm exploring my old hobbies again)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2019 24:18


    In this episode, I talked about how grittiness and consistency could develop skills and even reveal your "passion". I also talked about how I'm getting back to doing things I used to love but ceased to when I started college.  If you have any comments, please send me a message on Facebook or Instagram @dminhd~ Thanks for listening~ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/extraordinarypoddy/support

    Episode 2: On Perfectionism

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 15:13


    After a very long hiatus, I am back (thanks mom!) with a discussion on Perfectionism and how we (I) should deal with it. *I find a very fitting article that discuss gratitude, focusing on shift from seeing the gap to the gain that I believe a lot of my fellow friends might relate https://medium.com/better-marketing/3-methods-of-gratitude-that-can-immediately-transform-your-life-c84754d1c25c * Let me know what you think by messaging me on IG @dminhd & email me if that's your thing at dang0130@umn.edu Hope you like~ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/extraordinarypoddy/support

    Episode 1: Introduction and why I created this podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2019 10:24


    Welcome to the first episode of The Extraordinary Ordinary Podcast by your familiar face - Minh:) In this short episode, I talk about my intentions and directions for this podcast and why I wanted to create a space for myself to be vulnerable and discuss about real life. One of the things that have been on my mind this past year is how to be confident and find out who I am amidst this crazy age of social media. I know I'm not alone in this journey so I want to help me and you — my friends to have a better sense of self and purpose. Self-esteem, career, academic choices, relationships, let's dig into them all and be open together. For feedbacks for this podcast, please message me on Instagram at @dminhd or Facebook at facebook.com/ddminh99 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/extraordinarypoddy/support

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