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After a combined 10 years of work experience from #Google and #LEGO, I decided to hand in my #resignation letter to pursue a business idea.When I left LEGO, the plan was to find another full-time job that would make me better equipped to start my own company. But, as time passed, I realised that fear was the driving force to take on another full-time job.I didn't need more work experience to pursue this business idea, what I needed to do was to jump in with both feet. So, I did.While navigating my way through this entrepreneurial journey, I decided to start a podcast "To My Daughter". In this podcast, you'll hear the experiences, thoughts, and learnings of a 2nd-generation- #Vietnamese #immigrant, living in #Norway. I'll share everything from my work experience at Google and LEGO, to my thoughts on raising a daughter who is half Vietnamese, a quarter Nigerian, and a quarter Norwegian. The intention behind this podcast is to share what I've learned so far with my- currently- 2-year-old daughter. But, I hope you find this podcast interesting too. If so, hit that subscribe button! Oh, and my name is Mi, by the way. Pronounced the same way as "me" ;-)

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    • Jul 2, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    Why I Went Vegan over night...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 21:31


    About a month ago (end of May 2021) I decided to go vegan- over night- after seeing 2 documentaries on netflix. In this episode, I share my "why", and I hope you take the time to listen to this one :)

    Episode 24-The 4 reasons for why I was comfortable leaving my full time job

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 19:53


    Leaving my full time job, and the safety of a steady income to follow my curiosity was both a hard, and an easy decision. It was a hard decision for the obvious reason; economic safety. But, there were 4 driving "forces" that made my decision somewhat easy, which I talk about in this episode.

    Episode 23- my basketball coach is a convicted sex offender

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 25:30


    Episode 22- To my daughter... what I've learned so far.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 19:11


    In this episode, I share some life lessons and personal experiences when it comes to body image, career, and the importance of paying attention to your feelings.

    Episode 21 - My husband's side of the story

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 61:03


    In this episode, my husband, Chuma, shares his version of the birth story (episode 17), and opens up about his feelings when I moved to Dublin in 2011. He also shares thoughts on the salary disprepancy between him and I, and he talks about the interview process he had with Google.I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it :)

    Episode 20-Salary Negotiations gone wrong

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 30:02


    The titles speaks for itself :)

    Episode 19- Why I left LEGO

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 21:34


    In this episode, I share the reason for why I left my safe and well-paid full-time job at LEGO, without another job waiting for me. I also share one of the many businesses (yes, there have been a few...:)) I attempted to launch, while working for LEGO.

    Episode 18: My biggest (and only) regret while working for LEGO

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 24:06


    In this episode, I talk about how I spent my 7,5 months of maternity leave, explain why I think mothers in the US are treated worse than a dog, and share my biggest regret while working for LEGO.If you're too impatient, and just wanna know what my biggest regret is- skip 15min and 50 seconds into the episode ....you're welcome ;-)

    Episode 17- Giving birth, postpartum depression, and ruptured blood vessels...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 25:14


    In this episode, I share my #birth story, which involves #postpartum depression, a feeling of being neglected, and looking like a #zombie due to ruptured blood vessels from holding my breath while pushing like crazy...

    Episode 16- The discomfort of growing pains

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 19:25


    Hi everyone!In this episode, I talk about what I struggled with during the first couple of years at LEGO, which almost led me to quit my job. And, I share the lesson we can all learn from the hermit crab :)

    Episode 15- The Miscarriage

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 21:24


    10-30% of pregnancies end in miscarriage. Yet, it's a topic that we don't really talk about. When I went through it, it was sad, and traumatic. I didn't know what to expect, and how to prepare for it...and, I was poorly informed by my doctor. So, let's start talking openly about it! - I'll start by sharing my story.

    Episode 14:..Two (of many) incidents that greatly shaped me as a business woman.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 22:07


    In this episode, I share 2 stories that - in the grand scheme of things- may seem insignificant. However, they have greatly affected me as a business woman. Sometimes, especially if you're a woman, you can be unsure if you've been discriminated against..OR..if it's just all in your head. Regardless of what it is, I think it's important to have a conversation about it.

    Episode 13: Moving back home to Norway...and into my parents' house.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 18:43


    Hello!In this episode, I share the experience of moving back home from Singapore, to Norway. And, how it was to move back in with my parents...YES- at the age of 28, I had to live with my parents after having spent 4 years abroad working for Google. Check out this episode to hear why I did this.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    Episode 12: The transition from Google to LEGO

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2020 21:03


    Hola!The title pretty much says it all =) In this episode, I talk about my experience in transitioning from google to LEGO. FYI: If you're wondering about what my daughter is singing in the beginning of the episode, I can reveal that she's actually singing the first sentences of the national anthem of Norway..( her version of it, at least :))...she also randomly notices a flag, which I couldn't see, but insisted that I could...

    Episode 11- Interviewing and negotiating salary with LEGO

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 23:11


    Ever wondered what a key account manager makes while working for LEGO? If yes, then this is the episode for you :)In this episode, I talk about the interview process with LEGO, and openly share the salary negotiation process, as well as the final offer that made me leave Google.

    Episode 10: Leaving Google and Singapore

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 18:51


    In this episode, I go through the reasons for why Chuma and I decided to pack up our stuff and move back home to Oslo, Norway. I also share the story of how Chuma proposed :)Warning! This is a bit of a lovey-dovey episode, because I share some thoughts on how i found out that Chuma was "the one". So, if you're not into stuff like that- then,,,, you have been warned :)

    Episode 9: Corruption, pig intestine soup, and almost-death by Bánh bèo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 21:24


    The title says it all :) In this episode, I talk about my experience with pig intestine, and birds nest soup, and also share the time I got food poisoning by eating old "Bánh bèo".Also, as promised, here is a link to Americans, from the American embassy in Norway, tasting traditional Norwegian food:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8U2tQCWCErM

    Episode 8: Daily Googler life in Singapore with my husband

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 21:01


    In this episode, I talk about how life in Singapore was like when my- then boyfriend (now husband) -Chuma finally moved over. I also talk about why some of the clients I worked with perceived me/my way of speaking Vietnamese as "cute", and how I overcame this perception.....who's in business to be cute, anyways- right? (except from babies, and puppies...)Oh, and as promised, here's a link to the 6 levels of data center security:https://youtu.be/kd33UVZhnAA

    Episode - 7 How my husband got a job in Google Singapore

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 20:30


    In this episode I talk about how Chuma- my then boyfriend, and now husband- got a job in Singapore, my hanger (hunger + anger), and why my colleagues were laughing at my expense.

    Episode 6- My experience with Vietnamese passport control officers, and why I have about 20 wrap dresses in different colors..

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 19:40


    In this episode, I'll share what I actually did while working for Google in Singapore, my weird encounters with Vietnamese passport control officers, and why I own too many wrap-dresses...

    Episode 5: Transitioning from Google Dublin to Google Singapore

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 24:41


    In this episode I talk about my move from #Dublin to #Singapore. I also reveal what I earned during the first year in Singapore, and share my experience of befriending someone I thiiink was/is trafficking drugs, as well as my general thoughts on Singapore as a country :)

    Episode 4: How Living in Singapore was an eye-opening experience

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 16:32


    Skip 2 minutes into the episode if you're impatient :)Living in Singapore was an A-ha moment for me. In this episode, I talk about privilege. AND, you get a soundbite of what it sounds like when I yell at my daughter in Vietnamese.

    Episode 3: Working for Google- sounds Cool, but what did I actually do?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 21:35


    In this episode, I go into details and share what I actually did at Google. Skip passed the first 9 minutes if you're NOT interested in hearing what goes on "behind the scenes" before a Google-ad is posted online =)14min into the episode, I talk about the transition from Dublin to Singapore.

    Episode 2: Going down memory lane- Life at Google

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 20:49


    In this episode, I basically spend 80% of the time talking about the food at Google...=)

    Episode 1- How I Got into Google

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 21:24


    This is the story of how I got into #Google. During the first 10 minutes I talk about my educational background, and some of the decisions that I made that turned out to be important factors to why I got hired.If you're impatient, skip ca. 11 minutes into the episode... ;-)

    INTRO

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 2:33


    I left my full-time job at LEGO, without another job waiting, and decided to start a podcast to share random thoughts of what I´ve learned so far.Here´s a teaser to what I´ll talk about in this podcast. It feels like the creation of this intro has taken forever. But, I´m high-fiving-myself for gettin´ started! :) (..and, the crowd goes wild!!)

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