The Art of Being Human

This one is super short + simple — I was so lucky to have one of our execs in a fireside chat and I thought I'd distill and share the advice she gave, because we don't gatekeep helpful things here.It's never too late to make a shift in your career.Prioritize yourself & take time off when needed.It's hard to make good decisions when you're tired & burnt out.Be intentional about what you say yes to.Be ruthless with your schedule.Learn as much as you can; don't be afraid to move companies or even roles, especially in the startup world, after 2-5 years.Don't be busy for the sake of being busy.Don't be afraid to Google what you don't know.You could keep working later at night but that doesn't mean you should - also think about how it makes someone feel to receive communication from you at a later hour.Take time every day to move your body.Follow Nancy on Instagram: @nancy.lin.chen @theartofbeinghumanpod

I'm so excited to welcome Claudette back to the podcast. A lot's changed since our first chat (you can listen on Spotify here or Apple Podcasts here), including Claudette's 30th birthday, her Saturn return, and her leaving her PR job to work in fitness full-time at West Village Athletic (WVA) as their Head Coach and Customer Success Manager.We chat through:What to look for when you make any big transition in lifeImportant considerations when thinking about leaving your full-time jobTips for anyone looking to get started in a career in fitness (full or part-time)Dating in NYC (of course!)Timing and alignment with your purposeFinding friendship in the fitness community in NYCFollow Claudette on Instagram at @yearofclaude and the Athletic Clubs at @westvillageathletic and @greenwichvillageathletic. You can find more info about the clubs at www.villageathletic.com.Follow Nancy on Instagram at @nancy.lin.chen @theartofbeinghumanpod.Very unrelated, but you can also buy her latest poetry chapbook fault lines, published by Bottlecap Press here.

HI FRIENDS, I'M BACK. February was a doozy, but March is us finishing Q1 strong. Topics for today:Why Work-Life Balance is Broken: How to achieve work-life separation insteadQ1 Quarterly Check-In: Treat yourself like a business (and my own personal reflection)The 12-Week Year (FREE Notion template from Christy here) to help you set better goalsFollow me on IG: @nancy.lin.chen @theartofbeinghumanpodGet my new poetry chapbook, Fault Lines, here.

I'M RUNNING THE NEW YORK MARATHON THIS YEAR!!! I've found so much healing and empowerment through running, even though longer-distance running isn't something I consistently do anymore.In this episode, I share my tips for how to train for longer runs, including my do's and don't's (AKA don't be like baby Nancy, lol).Follow me on IG: @nancy.lin.chen @theartofbeinghumanpod

Number 3 changed my life, ngl. Both in terms of career and overall life direction! Today, we're keeping it short and simple and very concise: 5 ways to find clarity (i.e. prioritize what truly matters) amongst the chaos.Follow Nancy: @nancy.lin.chen @theartofbeinghumanpod

I'm so excited to chat with Erin today, the founder Erin's Faces. It's an amazing clean beauty brand whose mission is to empower, educate and include women (and the occasional gent!) of all shapes, sizes, and shades.We chat about beauty standards, especially for founders in the beauty industry, diversity in beauty marketing, social impact and environmental impact, and female entrepreneurship.Shop Erin's clean beauty favorites:Clarifying SerumLip Balm ($4.50!)Matcha MascaraTamanu OilPeptide SPF 30I'm a personal fan of the Radiant Firming Concealer — I'm shade Oak!Follow Erin on Instagram: @erinsfacesFollow Nancy on Instagram: @nancy.lin.chen @theartofbeinghumanpod

You might have heard the term "lucky girl syndrome" floating around. Essentially, it's reframing manifestation / the law of assumption and packaging it in a cute lil social media phrase.We chat through the details of my experience with it (newsflash: been doing this for a looong time now), why it works, how you can use it to navigate through changes, and why you should take it with a grain of salt too.Follow Nancy on IG: @nancy.lin.chen @theartofbeinghumanpod*The first audio clip is from TikTok (not mine).

I looked back at my Goodreads & I went from reading 4 books a year in 2014 to 80 books in 2022 (!!!). In this episode, I talk about my personal tips & tricks I use for reading more, including why you shouldn't feel obligated to read certain genres, what books have fundamentally changed my life, and more.Follow me on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/5900769-nancyFollow me on Instagram: @nancy.lin.chen @theartofbeinghumanpodI also have an episode from last year about reading: The Art of Reading (More)

YUP. If you haven't already heard, here's the news. In this episode, I chat about why I left full-time consulting when it was going super well, my experience with imposter syndrome (& tips on how to overcome it), career advice, and more.Follow on IG: @nancy.lin.chen @theartofbeinghumanpod

HAPPY 1 YEAR BDAY TO THIS PODCAST! 1 year ago, I was recording this on New Year's Eve. In 2021.And a full year later, so much has changed. My heart is so, so, so full. Thank you for being part of this journey!TBH. I haven't been as reflective as I normally am at the end of the year, nor have I done as much planning as I normally do. BUT. Here are 5 things that you can ask yourself right. now. to prep yourself for a great 2023 — so grab a pen and paper (or open your laptop/Notes app on your phone) and get started.Any goals you were working on that didn't get accomplished - why didn't they? What did you learn from trying to achieve this goal? Does this goal still matter?What do you feel most proud of in 2022?What do you want to keep doing in 2023?What are all the things you want to do in 2023 (big, small, mundane, extravagant, feels out of the realm of possibility, etc.)? Write them down (write 23 or more).What does your 2023 vision board look like? Now make it (physical or digital)!Follow me on IG: @nancy.lin.chen @theartofbeinghumanpod

Welcome to the VERY. LAST. EPISODE. of 2022. We're taking a winter break ya'll, but before that... I couldn't end the year without a reflection recap.So here's to 22 things I learned in 2022. If you want to try this yourself, I recommend setting a timer for 5 minutes + either on the notes app on your phone, an empty google doc, or in a notebook/on a blank sheet of paper, make a list without thinking too hard about it.HAPPY HOLIDAYS + NEW YEAR!!!Until 2023...xo, Nancyhttps://instagram.com/theartofbeinghumanpodhttps://www.instagram.com/nancy.lin.chen/

Dating in NYC, balancing a full-time PR job & working in fitness, why timing & alignment in your purpose matter, and why career paths are never really linear — those are all the things Claudette & I chat about in today's episode.Claudette Sariya is a NASM-certified personal trainer, senior fitness specialist, and IIN-certified health coach based in New York City and full-time public relations specialist at Krupa Consulting. Between juggling workouts around the city and managing her email inboxes, Claudette spends her time creating lifestyle content for her favorite brands, hanging out with her friends, or running outside with her pup, Baby G. As a Tennessee native, don't be surprised if she catches you candidly with a wide grin and warm hello before putting you to work in a sweaty strength and conditioning session.I was so honored to meet Claudette (LMAO, I slid into her DMs) for coffee a while ago & it was lovely connecting with another AAPI woman in fitness in NYC.Follow Claudette on IG: @yearofclaudeFollow Nancy on IG: @nancy.lin.chen @theartofbeinghumanpod

Honestly, I think the title says it all. Setting family / personal / work / relationship etc. boundaries, *especially* during the holidays. Why we need to say "no" more often. The secret I learned in having effective conversations with my parents...and more.Follow Nancy on IG: @theartofbeinghumanpod @nancy.lin.chenP.S. Podcast WINTER BREAK is coming soon... so if you need some time to catch up on all the episodes you might have missed, now's the time ;)

Birthday reflections (cue tears).My articles I mentioned:I turned 23 & I feel like my time's running out: https://nancylinchen.medium.com/i-just-turned-23-i-feel-like-my-time-is-running-out-dbdfa5b561b3in loving memory of yéyé (爷爷): https://nancylinchen.medium.com/in-loving-memory-of-yéyé-爷爷-2c562c1fbfcb

IDK about you, but while October felt like a grand old time, November's felt a little... sad? Hey, Sad Girl Autumn.Daylight Savings & generally this time of year can feel heavy. It's important to give yourself some grace, know that it's okay to be sad (really!), and to practice whatever types of grounding/self-care techniques that help you cope (I share some of my own here too).Pink Moon Blog Post mentioned: https://pinkmoon.co/blogs/news/6-ways-to-practice-self-care-in-the-kitchenListen to my episode with Susan called "The Art of Vedic Meditation" for more details on Vedic meditation!LOVE YOU.Follow Nancy on IG: @nancy.lin.chen @theartofbeinghumanpod

NGL. I'm a #westcoastbestcoast girly (obviously, I'm biased though). Today, I walk you through my experience growing up in CA, going to school in Boston, moving back to LA, moving to NYC during the pandemic, and where I think I'll eventually settle down.Plus, I answer some commonly asked questions about both cities, talk about stereotypes/myths (there *is* some truth behind them!), and more.Follow Nancy on IG: @nancy.lin.chen @theartofbeinghumanpod

Ever feel like you're running in circles but get nothing done? That's why slowing down is important - we have to get organized, build our foundations & truly be intentional about whatever it is we're doing so we can set ourselves up for success.In today's episode, I cover the reasons why this matters in fitness AND in your day-to-day work life, as well as why finding purpose in your work matters.IG: @nancy.lin.chen @theartofbeinghumanpodsite: www.nancylinchen.com

Time. It's the one thing we can't get back. My goal isn't efficiency in order to get more work done, but efficiency so that I have more time to spend on the things that matter the most to me: loved ones, nature, hobbies, learning etc.In this episode, I cover how I structure my day & my time while working multiple jobs, fitting in my own workouts (& sleep!!), & maintain a social life.Follow me on IG: @nancy.lin.chen @theartofbeinghumanpodTikTok: @nancylinchenSite: www.nancylinchen.com

Luciana & I sat down in Miami to chat about all things gut health: how many times a day/week it's normal to poop, what to do if your gut health is ROUGH, how seeing your tongue can help her determine your health, and more.Luciana Godoi is a South Florida-based Licensed Dietitian of Brazilian descent who co-founded ThePureWay Dietetics and Nutrition in 2012. She undertook the role as a nutritional entrepreneur at an early age and has developed an array of nutritional services using evidence-based research, to offer to individuals and corporations alike, specializing in food allergies, medical nutrition therapy, and sports nutrition.Follow Luciana on IG: @guthealthnutritionistLuciana's site: www.luciana.healthFollow Nancy on IG: @nancy.lin.chen @theartofbeinghumanpodNancy's site: www.nancylinchen.comRecorded at Miami Podcast Studios.

I don't know about you, but I struggle with meditation. I KNOW. I know. It has amazing benefits but personally, I've never been able to maintain a consistent practice. That's why I'm so excited to chat with Susan Chen, a Vedic meditation teacher and the founder of Soozy's, a *delicious* grain-free bread/cookie/muffin/doughnut/bagel company that I've been obsessed with for a long time.We chat through Susan's journey from Wall Street to Vedic meditation, what Vedic meditation *is* in the first place (honestly, I didn't know), and founding a food company — especially as a woman of color.Follow Susan:IG: @thesusanchenWebsite: www.meditatewithsusan.comShop Soozy's: www.soozysgrainfree.comFollow Nancy:IG: @nancy.lin.chen @theartofbeinghumanpodWebsite: www.nancylinchen.comRecorded in-person in NYC at Gotham Podcast Studios.

We've heard of coconut water...but have you heard of maple water? We delve into why hydration beyond just water is important, the ups and downs of founding a company, the different career paths we go through in life, balancing triathlons & entrepreneurship and more with Kate Weiler, co-founder of Drink Simple, cookbook author (she has her Masters in Nutrition from Northeastern University!), and Ironman triathlete.Find Drink Simple:IG: @drinksimple.Shop: www.drinksimple.comFollow Nancy:IG: @nancy.lin.chen @theartofbeinghumanpodSite: www.nancylinchen.com

Ever been SO frustrated that you can't achieve "work-life balance"? Yep, same. That's why Kira Jones Matousek, the founder of Cacti Wellness, coined the term "work-life success." We chat through that & more in today's episode, plus our experiences living in LA & NYC.Kira's wellness journey began in 2015 when she was a marketing undergrad at DePaul University with a full academic schedule, an internship, and two part-time jobs. Working that hard was causing extreme stress and anxiety, so she turned to fitness and meditation as a way to release that pent up energy and calm her mind. In 2019, she set out to combine her business background and passion for wellness & productivity into a blog, Cacti Wellness. Flash forward to 2020, she launched 'Cacti Wellness Collective', an OTT platform for ambitious women who want to take care of business while taking care of themselves.Follow Kira:IG: @kirajones @cactiwellnessThe Cacti Wellness Collective: https://watch.cactiwellnesscollective.com/Download the Cacti Wellness App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cacti-wellness-collective/id1549521269Follow Nancy:IG: @nancy.lin.chen @theartofbeinghumanpodSite: https://nancylinchen.com/

Does manifestation work? What *is* it exactly? I go into all of that & more with author, mom & former LA real estate agent Lillian Cohanzad AKA The Manifestation Queen. Plus, we talk through my *own* experience with manifestation & how that's impacted my life.Follow Lillian:IG: @lillcohanzadShop the WeNatal Journal: www.wenataljournal.comFollow Nancy: @theartofbeinghumanpod @nancy.lin.chenwww.nancylinchen.com

Lol sorry for the sirens in the beginning... #nycapartmentproblems. We're back from our summer break & honestly... I LOVE fall (leaves! cozy! change! my birthday!), but it also gives me a weird slightly depressive nostalgia. We unravel this and more.Follow along on IG: @theartofbeinghumanpod @nancy.lin.chen

The supplement world is a wild, wild one. I sat down with Mindy, the Director of Content Strategy for Quicksilver Scientific, the parent company of APRICO, & chatted about why the *delivery* technique of a supplement is important, wtf liposomes are & why they matter, how to know what supplements are good & which ones are not worth your $$$, & much more.Get 20% off your first APRICO order with code ARTOFPOD (affiliate link): https://glnk.io/1jml/artofpodSupplements Mindy recommended:- Detox Duo- Sleep Easy Drops (my fav!)- Focus + Clarity Shots- Immunity ShotsFollow APRICO:IG: @apricolifehttps://www.aprico.life/Follow Nancy: @theartofbeinghumanpod @nancy.lin.chen

The world feels pretty sh*tty right now, so we're drinking Veuve Clicquot from the floor of my NYC apartment & chatting about The Kardashians, RHOD, The Summer I Turned Pretty & more.P.S. If you have TV recs, drop them in my DMs: @nancy.lin.chenTYSM.

Why do we feel like we need to be liked? What happens when it goes too far? Today's episode is short & sweet, but it's one of my favorites.P.S. Plz forgive the nasally voice; getting over the 'rona (UGH).Find me on IG: @nancy.lin.chen @theartofbeinghumanpod

The art of (pre)conception. WeNatal co-founders Ronit and Vida have been lifelong friends and both experienced an early pregnancy loss in 2020, which spurred them to create a company to help create healthier babies.They talk about motherhood, entrepreneurship (WeNatal is backed by some of the biggest names in the medical field), what to do if you're expecting (or NOT expecting!), and much more.WeNatal has now LAUNCHED and is available for purchase! You can get WeNatal Together (For Him + Her, For Her + Her, and For Him + Him) or an individual WeNatal for Her or For Him Get yours: www.wenatal.comFind WeNatal on Instagram: @we_natalFind Nancy on Instagram: @nancy.lin.chen @theartofbeinghumanpod

It's officially been a little over a month since I made the switch to full-time freelancing... and whoa.Episodes mentioned:I QUIT MY JOB (and my tips for if you want to too)Leaving Corporate Life & Creating Your Own Path with Lilli Izumi of IZUMI Agency

When you think "Unfit," what's the first thing that comes to mind? Sam Meyers and Ali Chilton are the co-hosts of Unfit, a podcast designed to challenge conventional fitness. We break down what "fitness" should look like, how they've kept a long-running podcast (almost 100 episodes!), and balancing jobs in media while still hosting a podcasts AND living their best lives.Follow Unfit on IG: @theunfitpodListen to Unfit on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, TuneIn & Google.Follow Sam on IG: @sammeyersFollow Ali on IG: @alisonchiltFollow Nancy on IG: @nancy.lin.chen

May Vutrapongvatana, Esq. is a friend, a lawyer, and an outspoken advocate for social justice. We sat down at 1moore Studios in Brooklyn to chat about how growing up in an Asian household with Asian beauty standards impacts us, fatphobia and reclaiming the word "fat," how boxing can change not just your physical health but your mental health too, and much more.Follow May:Instagram: @mayvutrapongvatanaTwitter: @MayVutraETCFollow Nancy:Instagram: @nancy.lin.chen @theartofbeinghumanpodThis episode is part of my AAPI highlight series in honor of AAPI Heritage Month. If you'd like to make a donation to this podcast, CashApp me $nancychen21 or Venmo @Nancy-Chen-7.If you'd like to make a donation to an AAPI organization, I suggest Heart of Dinner, which helps combat food insecurity amongst Asian elders in NYC. Learn more: www.heartofdinner.org

Coming at you from DALLAS, TX (yeehaw!). Armani is a Dallas-based content creator and full-time influencer marketing manager for the popular bone broth company, Kettle & Fire. We dive deep into the ancient practice of Ayurveda, her Ayurvedic practices (and amazing morning routine), why community matters in social media, manifestation, visualization, and more.Take the doshas quiz she mentioned: www.iamsahararose.com/dosha-quiz/Find Armani:IG @authenticallyarmaniwebsite: www.authenticallyarmani.comTikTok: @authneticallyarmaniFind Nancy on IG: @nancy.lin.chen @theartofbeinghumanpodThis episode is part of my AAPI highlight series in honor of AAPI Heritage Month. If you'd like to make a donation to this podcast, CashApp me $nancychen21 or Venmo @Nancy-Chen-7.If you'd like to make a donation to an AAPI organization, I suggest Heart of Dinner, which helps combat food insecurity amongst Asian elders in NYC. Learn more: www.heartofdinner.org

This one gets deep. Not gonna lie, it's a little heavy. I chat about feeling shame about my culture growing up, talking to my parents (and speaking up about mental health) about my mental health disorders, AAPI representation in media, and more.This episode is part of my AAPI highlight series in honor of AAPI Heritage Month. If you'd like to make a donation to this podcast, CashApp me $nancychen21 or Venmo @Nancy-Chen-7.If you'd like to make a donation to an AAPI organization, I suggest Heart of Dinner, which helps combat food insecurity amongst Asian elders in NYC. Learn more: www.heartofdinner.orgFollow Nancy on IG: @nancy.lin.chen @theartofbeinghumanpod

Food = fuel. If you've ever wondered what it's like working as a dietitian for athletes or have questions on how food can fuel *your* performance, this episode is for you. I sat down with my friend Christina, a board-certified registered dietitian who specializes in nutrition for athletes and high-performers, and got to pick her brain on how food can optimize your (and my!) life.Find Christina at www.christinaychu.com or on IG at @christinaychu (or Google her "Christina Y Chu" like she said ;) ).Find Nancy on IG at @nancy.lin.chenThis episode kicks of AAPI Heritage Month, where I'll be spotlighting AAPI guests. If you'd like to make a donation to this podcast, CashApp me $nancychen21 or Venmo @Nancy-Chen-7.If you'd like to make a donation to an AAPI organization, I suggest Heart of Dinner, which helps combat food insecurity amongst Asian elders in NYC. Learn more: www.heartofdinner.org

I got my glass of red wine... so grab your beverage of choice and buckle up for a heart-to-heart. I talk about feeling the need to GTFO of NYC, my experience with running and how it can be one of the most empowering things you do, my past solo trips (if you have recs for where to go, HMU), and more.Follow Nancy on IG: @nancy.lin.chen

In today's (solo!) episode, we cover: why saying "no" is maybe less offensive than saying "yes," things to keep in your toolbox for overcoming bad days, how to find little joys in each day, figuring out your "canary in a coal mine," and more.Follow Nancy on Instagram: @nancy.lin.chen

We're joined today by Lilli, the amazing founder of IZUMI Agency. Her journey and career path have really inspired me, and we chatted about taking the leap, finding balance as an entrepreneur, growing a business, and much more.Follow Lilli:IZUMI Agency: www.izumiagency.com@izumi.agency on Instagram@lilliizumi on InstagramFollow Nancy:www.nancylinchen.com@nancy.lin.chen on Instagram

YEP. After thinking about this for the past 5 years or so... I finally quit my full-time job.Let's chat about careers, where I'm going, why taking the leap is scary but necessary, my tips for if you're thinking about leaving your job, and much more.P.S. I still love and use Athletic Greens! Get a FREE year's supply of Vitamin D + 5 FREE travel packs: www.athleticgreens.com/nancychen*Not sponsored by Athletic Greens, but it is an affiliate (partner) link.

Yeah, you read that right. Bridgitte Carroll is an amazing functional medicine gut health registered dietitian and entrepreneur, and I got to sit down with her and chat all things gut health, poop, health, and much more.Find Bridgitte at:www.wellbybridgitte.comInstagram: @wellbybridgitte @gut.personal @the.gut.fixTake the Gut Personal quiz: www.gutpersonal.com/pages/quizGet 10% off Gut Personal supplements with my code NANCYCHEN or shop directly via this link: www.gutpersonal.com/nancychenYou can find me on Instagram @nancy.lin.chen @theartofbeinghumanpod

Today's episode is a little special — I had the opportunity to be interviewed by Veronica (IG: @veronicachou), a pole and fitness specialist here in NYC and a fellow AAPI woman. We chatted in honor of Women's History Month, and covered everything from female empowerment, tips for young women on how to start their career in fitness, content creation, and/or marketing, and much more.Find me on Instagram: @nancy.lin.chenRESOURCES MENTIONED:BOOKS:48 Laws of Power by Robert GreeneThe Daily Stoic by Ryan HolidayBetter than Before by Gretchen RubinMaybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori GottliebThink Like a Monk by Jay ShettyDeep Work by Cal NewportMan's Search for Meaning by Viktor FranklPODCASTS:Happier Podcast by Gretchen Rubin + Elizabeth CraftOn Purpose by Jay ShettyThe Skinny Confidential by Lauryn + Michael Bosstick

We read so much as kids, but once you're an adult, no one tells you to read... and so a lot of us stop reading completely. If you've always wanted to read more but struggle to, listen in for my top tips on reading, why there is no such thing as "useless reading," my book recommendations, and more.Follow along on IG: @nancy.lin.chen @theartofbeinghumanpod

Where does your skincare story start? For me, it was in middle school when I looked into the mirror and literally said, "I'm disgusting."Grab your kombucha/coffee/drink of choice and follow along with my skincare journey, how skincare's become an important and grounding part of my routine, and how I finally began to embrace and feel confident in my skin.Follow along on IG: @nancy.lin.chen

I share my top 3 tips on getting out of a funk — and why feeling "stuck" or "in a funk" can be a warning sign of a misaligned purpose.Follow me on IG: @nancy.lin.chen

Today we have Phoebe from Hearthstone Collective with us to chat about all things mushrooms, including her own journey from a marketing agency to this wellness company, living on the road during the pandemic, and why mushrooms are so magical.Hearthstone Collective is a microdosing company on a mission to reconnect you with yourself and others, to inspire a relationship with nature, and to restore the ecology of our earth.Stay tuned until the end for a fun giveaway!You can find Phoebe and Hearthstone Collective at www.hearthstonecollective.com or on Instagram at @hearthstonecollectiveFollow Nancy on Instagram @nancy.lin.chen

Happy Valentine's Day! Today we dive into what self-love really means, my 3 top components of self-love, and why it's the key to personal growth AND to healthy relationships.

What exactly *is* stress and is all stress bad? We dive into eliminating stressors vs. managing stress, breathing techniques to calm down, stress vs. burnout, and more. 2022 has been CHAOTIC so far, so take a deep breath and listen in.Find me on IG: @nancy.lin.chen

Today, I'm joined by Vincent Infante. Vin's a certified Mindset Coach and licensed psychotherapist who was named one of the top 10 coaches to follow in 2022 by the International Business Times.He also has an amazing background — he was formerly a firefighter (during the pandemic too!), got his master's in social work, and became a fully licensed psychotherapist at the age of 23.We chat about:- Getting "unstuck" and what that means- His experience as a firefighter & what lessons he learned from it- One thing people can do right now to change their emotional state- Why mindset mattersYou can find Vin on Instagram at @vin.infante and online at www.vincentinfante.lifeYou can find Nancy on Instagram at @nancy.lin.chen and online at www.nancylinchen.com

"Is Instagram like... your full-time job?"Answer: nope! I do marketing for a fast-growing startup as my "day job" and really love content creation as a creative outlet. In today's solo episode I answer some frequently asked listener questions, including:- Why I'm SUPER conscious of what content I consume- How to find creativity in a world of heavy saturation- How to make time for creating content, especially for partnered (paid) content- Wtf is whitelisting- My top 3 must-haves for building your "brand"- Why originality and authenticity > perfection- Knowing your worth & setting ratesSome Medium articles I wrote back in 2018!:13 Life Lessons I Learned from Being an "Influencer": https://nancylinchen.medium.com/life-lessons-instagram-influencer-72f86bdc8e0bHow to Get 11K+ Instagram Followers (Just Kidding): https://medium.com/swlh/instagram-followers-36095a4760e9Follow Nancy on Instagram at @nancy.lin.chen

In this week's episode, we are live from AUSTIN, TEXAS! I sat down with my little sister to chat through what it was like graduating during the pandemic, how to start a new job and move to a brand new city (and state) without knowing anyone, and how to deal with change and uncertainty, especially as a new graduate.5:07 How to cultivate the ability to move to a new city where you don't know anyone.8:43 Why schedule coffee chats with your coworkers.12:22 Investing for beginners, how to get started as a new grad, 401ks, and organizing finances.26:32 Navigating big changes through these times and why we live by the "make the uncomfortable comfortable" mindset.30:30 Why we think our parents' immigration story impacted us and how it drove us to embrace change, discomfort, and not fear failure.35:00 How to gain confidence and get over a fear of public speaking.40:52 Parting advice and morning routine.

We made it through the first full week of 2022...but why do so many of us feel unmotivated at work? Is it the post-holiday slump, or is it something deeper? In this episode, we discuss how to get past the "unmotivated wall," how to focus your time so you work less and rest more, and why work might not matter that much after all...We talk about:- Digging into the root causes of feeling unmotivated (what do you need from your job to feel fulfilled?)- Why sleep is more important than you realized- Deep work and how to truly focus- Morning routines and why they set you up for success- Work-life balance: setting boundaries but also recognizing the environment- Why rest is vital.Remember, you are not simply worth your output. You are so much more.Follow Nancy on Instagram at @nancy.lin.chen.

Wtf are intentions? What's the difference between intentions, goals, and habits? Learn why intention setting can be a great tool to start off the new year and how it can help you get to goals and habits that really matter to you.To connect with Nancy, head to her Instagram @nancy.lin.chen