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