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The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen

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Being a part of the Vietnamese culture of over 100 million people comes with plenty of history, privilege, honor, and not to mention painful challenges. Join Kenneth Nguyen as he spotlights Vietnamese experience from around the world! Each podcast episode explores the creative process of individuals shaping the diversity of what it means to be Vietnamese--as a local, born and raised, or as a third culture kid. Gain insight on the divisions that separate us politically and culturally. This podcast

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377 - Daniel Nguyen + Katherine Lam - Why...

The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen ·

2024/09/27

Daniel Nguyen, originally from the Pacific Northwest, made history as the first person of color on the City Council of Lake Oswego, Oregon, and currently serves as an Oregon state legislator for the 38th district.Katherine Lam, who immigrated from Vietnam at age thirteen, holds influential roles as a commissioner for the Port of Portland and board member for the Oregon Business Council. Katherine was just named Restaurateur of the Year by the Oregon Restaurant & Lodging

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376 - Andy Ho aka Hoey Farmer from the V Unit

The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen ·

2024/09/25

Andy Ho is the man behind the viral sensation Hoeyfarmer. With his signature nón lá (Asian conical hat), Hoeyfarmer has captured the hearts of over 500,000 followers across Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, delighting millions with his hilarious skits and rapping skills.Based in Darwin, Australia, Andy uses Hoeyfarmer to reflect the experience of first-generation Vietnamese immigrants, blending Aussie slang with a distinct Vietnamese accent. His content explores cultural nuances and everyday life in

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53:45

375 - Nguyen Cao Ky Duyen - MC Paris by Night

The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen ·

2024/09/23

Nguyễn Cao Kỳ Duyên is a Vietnamese-American singer, songwriter, and master of ceremonies and co-host of Paris by Night.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Many of you still have the chance to record and preserve the legacies of your own families. I’ve sat with families now for interview sessions to record the rich histories of parents and explore the lives of the generations that preceded them. Don’t let your family stories go untold

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374 - Sahra Nguyen - Founder Nguyen Coffee Supply

The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen ·

2024/09/19

Nguyen Coffee Supply was founded by Sahra Nguyen, a 1st generation Vietnamese American and a quintessential Millennial of the “Slash Generation”. Her multifaceted creative career includes being the award-winning documentary filmmaker behind NBC News’ “Deported”, a former restaurant owner and a 2018 Google Next Gen Leader.Nguyen is the daughter of Vietnamese refugees, who fled their country by boat after the Vietnam War, and eventually settled in Boston, MA, where she was born and

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Episode 1 SEA Dreams - What is Pho?

The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen ·

2024/09/16

Welcome to SEA Dreams! Explore Southeast Asia’s dynamic past, present, and future landscape through the lens of culture, food, business, history, and politics. Each episode deep dives into expert analysis on key events shaping Southeast Asia. Whether you're a professional, student, or curious listener, this podcast will provide fresh perspectives and thought-provoking conversations on the forces driving change in this influential region.What is pho? A deep-dive into the origins, development, and

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63:38

373 - Loan Le - Author + Senior Editor

The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen ·

2024/09/12

Loan Le is a Senior Editor at Atria Books. She began her publishing career at Gallery Books and Scout Press in 2014, then joined Atria in 2016. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Fairfield University in 2014, where she later earned her MFA in fiction. Her titles include Scott Alexander Howard’s The Other Valley, Luke Dumas’s USA Today bestseller The Paleontologist, Carolyn Huynh’s The Fortunes of Jaded Women (a GMA Book Club Pick), and Jess Kidd’s The Night Ship, Sarah

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372 - Triet Tran - Can We Get Just An "I Love You"?

The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen ·

2024/09/03

Triet Tran, also known as Tee, was born in Vietnam but raised and currently reside in Houston, Texas. He is a content creator who focuses on making comedic short skits on Instagram and TikTok where he usually has a towel wrapped around his head imitating Vietnamese moms or a baseball cap to imitate our Vietnamese dads.Outside of the realm of content creating, you can find him figure skating or begging his mom to make bò

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371 - Kayli Tran - Actress

The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen ·

2024/08/28

Kayli Tran is an American actor who’s made waves with her major breakout role in the critically acclaimed A24/HBO show The Sympathizer. Helmed by visionary director Park Chan-Wook and acting opposite Academy Award winner Robert Downey Jr. Kayli delivered a mesmerizing performance as a secret communist spy showcasing her depth and range as an actress. Through her portrayal, she skillfully navigated the complexities of identity, loyalty, and betrayal, leaving viewers spellbound by her raw emotions

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370 - Fred Le - What Does it Take to Be Funny?

The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen ·

2024/08/26

Fred Le is a comedian and filmmaker based in LA. He, along with fellow comic Andy Van co-created the all-Vietnamese comedy show Embarrassed by Night which continues to tour the West Coast, with its upcoming show #10 in Los Angeles on September 13th, 2024. Begun in 2022, Embarrassed by Night has received multiple write-ups on Metro Silicon Valley, been featured on Little Saigon TV, and showcased at San Francisco Sketchfest.He is currently wrapping up post-production on his first feature

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369 - KT Nguyen - Crafting a Thriller Novel Around...

The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen ·

2024/08/22

Join K. T. Nguyen, a former magazine editor whose features have graced the pages of Glamour, Shape, and Fitness, as she shares stories from her life spent navigating the bustling cities of New York, Taipei, Beijing, Shanghai, San Francisco and working through debilitating OCD.“You Know What You Did” is her debut novel that was just released in April 2024. Now settled just outside Washington, D.C., K. T. reflects on her journey as a writer, the lessons learned along the way, and the adventures still

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368 - Andrew Lam - Why Do Our Stories Matter?

The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen ·

2024/08/16

Andrew Lam is the author of Perfume Dreams: Reflections on the Vietnamese Diaspora, which won the 2006 PEN Open Book Award, and East Eats West: Writing in Two Hemispheres. Lam is an editor and cofounder of New America Media, an association of over two thousand ethnic media outlets in America.He was a regular commentator on NPR’s All Things Considered for many years, and was the subject of a 2004 PBS documentary called My Journey Home. His essays have appeared in newspapers and magazines such as

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45:26

367 - Lan Ho -What Makes Vietnamese Coffee Truly...

The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen ·

2024/08/08

Lan Ho is a Vietnamese American who made a bold career change from pharmacist to coffee entrepreneur after being furloughed during the pandemic. She pivoted to pursue her dream and successfully launched Fat Miilk - Chicago's first Vietnamese Robusta-centric coffee company.The brand saw instant global recognition when Bon Appetit listed Fat Miilk on their "Highly Recommend" list. The brand can be seen in publications, including Eater, TimeOut, Thrillest, Roast Magazine, and more. Lan was

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366 - Hồng Thảo - Unlocking Philanthropy: How Does...

The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen ·

2024/08/05

Hồng Thanh Phương Thảo (She/Her/Hers) is a Senior Program Officer supporting advocacy for the Digital Public Infrastructure and Inclusive Financial Systems teams at the Gates Foundation. Thảo previously held positions in commercial aircraft sales, brand marketing, and international strategy at Boeing Commercial Airplanes. Prior to joining the private sector, Thảo was a Foreign Service Officer focusing on economic issues in East Asia at the State Department, serving overseas as a Vice Consul in

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49:52

365 - Dr. Stefan Bean - Orange County Superintendent...

The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen ·

2024/08/01

Stefan was born as Nam Le Thanh in Saigon in the early 70s of war-torn Vietnam. He was stricken by polio at the age of two, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. Due to this debilitating disease, he was soon after abandoned by his parents. He was later discovered sitting on the streets and taken to an orphanage where he was further neglected with little to no medical care. On April 6, 1975, as Saigon burned in the background, his future was forever changed with Operation Babylift- a

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364 - Chef Nguyen Bui + Chef Minh Phan + Gustavo...

The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen ·

2024/07/24

The Vietnamese podcast goes on the road in person at Chef Nguyen Bui's Buivette, a series of steakhouse dinners in the intimate setting of his loft in the Arts District. Chef Bui, formerly of Rustic Canyon, is joined by two other guests, Minh Phan and Gustavo Arellano.Minh Phan is an art practitioner, chef, founder, and creative director of Michelin Star (2021, 2022) and 2021 LA Times Restaurant of the Year PHENAKITE, lauded porridge + puffs, and multi-disciplinary PKite Studio.Gustavo Arellano

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363 - Mike Tatarski - Journalism in Vietnam Today

The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen ·

2024/07/18

Michael Tatarski is an American journalist based in Vietnam. Tatarski is the writer of Vietnam Weekly, and served as Editor-in-Chief of Saigoneer, a Ho Chi Minh City-based English news publication, from 2018 to 2022.Tatarski's reporting has covered Vietnamese culture, politics, and international relations, including the 2019 Trump-Kim Summit in Hanoi and the COVID-19 outbreak in Vietnam.Tatarski has reported on conservation efforts and climate change in Vietnam, particularly on the country's

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362 - Mixed Miyagi - Rapper

The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen ·

2024/07/05

Originally from Cần Thơ, Vietnam, Mixed Miyagi was raised in Tampa, Florida, where he was captivated by the Hip Hop Culture. As a biracial immigrant, he holds his Nigerian and Vietnamese roots close to his heart.Miyagi expresses his passion for social justice, cultural awareness, lyricism, and clever wordplay. His most viewed music video today, titled “Việt Nam Xin Chào”, which is a nod to his hometown, has garnered over 1 million views on YouTube.He received praise for his talents, and for

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361 - Trung Nguyen - Some Truth About War

The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen ·

2024/07/02

Trung Nguyen is a distinguished former Army Ranger, having served with honor in the elite 2/75th Ranger Regiment. With over 14 years of dedicated law enforcement experience, Trung has served across four diverse departments, including suburban Illinois, the Los Angeles Police Department, and the Chicago Police Department.His tenure with the Chicago PD includes five years on the full-time SWAT team, where he excelled as a shield operator, demonstrating exceptional bravery and tactical expertise

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360 - Bob Nguyen - Bad Influence Tattoo

The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen ·

2024/06/26

Bob Nguyen has been a staple of the Vietnamese community since opening the first Vietnamese owned tattoo shop in Orange County, in particular, Little Saigon Westminter California.With over 30 years experience in tattoo artistry, Bob still shows love for the art and its apparent in his work. You can still find him tattooing at his shop aptly named Bad Influence Tattoo, established in 2003. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Many of you

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359 - NODEY - A Musical Artist Journey from France to...

The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen ·

2024/06/24

Nodey is a dynamic Vietnamese-French music DJ, beatmaker and producer whose beats and melodies transcend borders. In this podcast, we explore Nodey's unique soundscapes, blending traditional Vietnamese music with contemporary French influences. From his rise in the French music scene to his early days in Vietnam, Nodey's story is one of cultural innovation, and relentless passion for music and culture.We uncover the inspirations behind his genre-defying beats, his creative process, and his

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