Do you want to be strategic in internship and job applications?

This powerful AWS framework might surprise you. 

Watch or listen to our new episode this week to learn more and start practicing right away – it may change how you view the journey that you’re going through completely.

P.S. We’ve been quietly working on a very exciting project aiming to help you with the “S” part of this framework, stay tuned for more info to be shared on our social media soon! ❤️

Bloom in Crisis is the embodiment of hope, born from the belief that moments of uncertainty and hardship can become clarity, compassion, and intentional growth 🌱

Having experienced firsthand the challenges of navigating difficult times alone, Zip Nguyen began blogging when the pandemic struck in 2020, later expanding her reflections through a podcast and YouTube channel. Her unique style weaves spirituality, practicality, and beauty into a compelling tapestry.

Driven by a profound desire to ensure no one has to navigate growth alone, Bloom in Crisis brings forward refreshing perspectives, thoughtful frameworks, and authentic storytelling that spark deep reflection, awaken intuition, encourage healing, expand awareness, and inspire harmonious alignment between life decisions and the soul.

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Bloom in Crisis guiding principles:

Benevolence

Love

Originality

Open-mindedness

Mindfulness

Integrity

Novelty

Compassion

Respect

Inclusion

Service-orientation

Improvement (over perfection)

Sincerity

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About Zip Nguyen: Zip was born and raised in Vietnam. When she was just under 18, she moved to the US for college and has been living there since. She started her first full-time job at New York Magazine then moved to the BBC at the end of 2019, currently leading Business Intelligence, Pricing & Yield in the Americas region in Ad Sales at BBC Studios. Besides her main job, she is also a BBC Senior Leadership Team Advisor alumnus and Deputy Chair of BBC Studios Next Generation Board alumnus. She finds fulfillment in giving back to the next generations and inspiring others to overcome challenging times. Zip is the founder and CQO (Chief Quarterlife-crisis Officer) of Bloom in Crisis, and host of the Bloom in Crisis podcast and YouTube channel (Zip's sharing reflects her original and independent thinking and does not represent the opinions of any other organizations that she is involved with.)

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🌻 challenges bring out the best in you

👋 say hi and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram: @bloomincrisis

🫶 subscribe to support our channel: youtube.com/@bloomincrisis

🙏 help us spread the word so more people can also #bloomincrisis

🌐 bloomincrisis.com

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Want to grab a coffee chat and join me in a yoga class for free? 🙆‍♀️ Simply follow these 3 steps:

1. Subscribe to the Bloom in Crisis YouTube channel.

2. Follow @bloomincrisis on Instagram.

3. Direct Message us on Instagram so we can schedule a time!

❓How do we find clarity when life feels messy, uncertain, or “behind schedule”?

❓What’s the difference between what we want and what we truly need — and why does that matter so much for success?

❓How do we move from being “ghosted” to actually growing in our careers?

So many conversations about success skip over the hardest parts: rejection, silence, confusion, and the quiet pressure to “have it all figured out” — especially in your 20s.

In this episode, we dive straight into all of it 🎯

Not only will you hear real talk from CQO Zip Nguyen on how she’s navigated these moments herself, but you’ll also hear raw, honest reflections from our Bloomers on what growth has really looked like for them.

No performance. No sugar-coating. Just grounded, proven guidance and perspectives that may help you rethink your journey and fuel your next step forward.

The full recording is now available for anyone who couldn’t attend or wants to revisit the conversation.

We’d love to hear what you’d like us to explore next in our Jan 17 live podcast event! Send us a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn 🤳

—

Special thanks to:

🎙 Co-hosts: Harshi Jain, Vinita Darade

👩‍🏫 Sponsors: Dean Kate Kennon, Prof. Linda Luca

🎓 Partner: Fordham School of Business

and everyone who joined us!

Bloom in Crisis is the embodiment of hope, born from the belief that moments of uncertainty and hardship can become clarity, compassion, and intentional growth 🌱

Having experienced firsthand the challenges of navigating difficult times alone, Zip Nguyen began blogging when the pandemic struck in 2020, later expanding her reflections through a podcast and YouTube channel. Her unique style weaves spirituality, practicality, and beauty into a compelling tapestry.

Driven by a profound desire to ensure no one has to navigate growth alone, Bloom in Crisis brings forward refreshing perspectives, thoughtful frameworks, and authentic storytelling that spark deep reflection, awaken intuition, encourage healing, expand awareness, and inspire harmonious alignment between life decisions and the soul.

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Bloom in Crisis guiding principles:

Benevolence

Love

Originality

Open-mindedness

Mindfulness

Integrity

Novelty

Compassion

Respect

Inclusion

Service-orientation

Improvement (over perfection)

Sincerity

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About Zip Nguyen: Zip was born and raised in Vietnam. When she was just under 18, she moved to the US for college and has been living there since. She started her first full-time job at New York Magazine then moved to the BBC at the end of 2019, currently leading Business Intelligence, Pricing & Yield in the Americas region in Ad Sales at BBC Studios. Besides her main job, she is also a BBC Senior Leadership Team Advisor alumnus and Deputy Chair of BBC Studios Next Generation Board alumnus. She finds fulfillment in giving back to the next generations and inspiring others to overcome challenging times. Zip is the founder and CQO (Chief Quarterlife-crisis Officer) of Bloom in Crisis, and host of the Bloom in Crisis podcast and YouTube channel (Zip's sharing reflects her original and independent thinking and does not represent the opinions of any other organizations that she is involved with.)

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🌻 challenges bring out the best in you

👋 say hi and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram: @bloomincrisis

🫶 subscribe to support our channel: youtube.com/@bloomincrisis

🙏 help us spread the word so more people can also #bloomincrisis

🌐 bloomincrisis.com

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Want to grab a coffee chat and join me in a yoga class for free? 🙆‍♀️ Simply follow these 3 steps:

1. Subscribe to the Bloom in Crisis YouTube channel.

2. Follow @bloomincrisis on Instagram.

3. Direct Message us on Instagram so we can schedule a time!

It’s been a while since I last published a podcast episode on @bloomincrisis. 

As I realized that time spent editing videos was taking away from my writing and other practices, I decided to shift my focus despite having a long backlog of recordings I’ve yet to revisit. However, after observing many students struggle with effective networking (most recently while hiring for our Business Intelligence internship position at BBC Studios), I felt compelled to edit and share this throwback episode that I recorded with students at Fordham University more than a year ago.

In this episode, you'll learn:

❌ The biggest turn-off when it comes to networking

❌ Why you might not have found success in networking yet 

✅ How reframing networking in your mind can help you build meaningful relationships 

✅ Creative ways to leave a lasting positive impression on potential employers or hiring managers—plus real-life examples! 

If this resonates with you and you’d like to dive deeper, I’ll be back at Fordham this Wednesday, March 5th, for another speaking event. Hope to see you there. 

Good luck! 🍀 

Shoutout to Shubh Mahtani and Santiago Ablaza for proactively arranging the event and hosting the podcast, Professor Kate Kennon for her help with organizing, and all the students from Fordham University and others who attended and engaged in the session. 

Bloom in Crisis is the embodiment of hope, born from the belief that moments of uncertainty and hardship can become clarity, compassion, and intentional growth 🌱

Having experienced firsthand the challenges of navigating difficult times alone, Zip Nguyen began blogging when the pandemic struck in 2020, later expanding her reflections through a podcast and YouTube channel. Her unique style weaves spirituality, practicality, and beauty into a compelling tapestry.

Driven by a profound desire to ensure no one has to navigate growth alone, Bloom in Crisis brings forward refreshing perspectives, thoughtful frameworks, and authentic storytelling that spark deep reflection, awaken intuition, encourage healing, expand awareness, and inspire harmonious alignment between life decisions and the soul.

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Bloom in Crisis guiding principles:

Benevolence

Love

Originality

Open-mindedness

Mindfulness

Integrity

Novelty

Compassion

Respect

Inclusion

Service-orientation

Improvement (over perfection)

Sincerity

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About Zip Nguyen: Zip was born and raised in Vietnam. When she was just under 18, she moved to the US for college and has been living there since. She started her first full-time job at New York Magazine then moved to the BBC at the end of 2019, currently leading Business Intelligence, Pricing & Yield in the Americas region in Ad Sales at BBC Studios. Besides her main job, she is also a BBC Senior Leadership Team Advisor alumnus and Deputy Chair of BBC Studios Next Generation Board alumnus. She finds fulfillment in giving back to the next generations and inspiring others to overcome challenging times. Zip is the founder and CQO (Chief Quarterlife-crisis Officer) of Bloom in Crisis, and host of the Bloom in Crisis podcast and YouTube channel (Zip's sharing reflects her original and independent thinking and does not represent the opinions of any other organizations that she is involved with.)

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🌻 challenges bring out the best in you

👋 say hi and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram: @bloomincrisis

🫶 subscribe to support our channel: youtube.com/@bloomincrisis

🙏 help us spread the word so more people can also #bloomincrisis

🌐 bloomincrisis.com

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Want to grab a coffee chat and join me in a yoga class for free? 🙆‍♀️ Simply follow these 3 steps:

1. Subscribe to the Bloom in Crisis YouTube channel.

2. Follow @bloomincrisis on Instagram.

3. Direct Message us on Instagram so we can schedule a time!

❓ “Since you were still trying to figure out a lot about yourself, especially when you were a student, how did you market yourself to companies during interviews?”

💡 If you want to know how to “sell yourself” effectively in job interviews, don’t skip this episode in which our CQO Zip Nguyen shares her own experiences and provides specific real-life examples of good vs. bad interviews. She is also joined by some of her past and present team members, whom she has hired at both BBC Studios and Bloom in Crisis. Watch to learn more about the diverse backgrounds of Alex, Zachary, and Jenny, and how they have taken different paths to achieve success in job finding.

❤️ Special thanks to Alex Reyes for sharing her experience and Morgan Ritchey for asking a great question that many of us can relate to. We want to also extend our gratitude to Professor Kate Kennon for hosting the session, and all the students in her Business Communication class at Fordham University for their engagement.

📺 If you find our sharing helpful, don’t forget to subscribe to Bloom in Crisis channel on YouTube to never miss an episode!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlm6MTvIB8Q&t=258s

Bloom in Crisis is the embodiment of hope, born from the belief that moments of uncertainty and hardship can become clarity, compassion, and intentional growth 🌱

Having experienced firsthand the challenges of navigating difficult times alone, Zip Nguyen began blogging when the pandemic struck in 2020, later expanding her reflections through a podcast and YouTube channel. Her unique style weaves spirituality, practicality, and beauty into a compelling tapestry.

Driven by a profound desire to ensure no one has to navigate growth alone, Bloom in Crisis brings forward refreshing perspectives, thoughtful frameworks, and authentic storytelling that spark deep reflection, awaken intuition, encourage healing, expand awareness, and inspire harmonious alignment between life decisions and the soul.

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Bloom in Crisis guiding principles:

Benevolence

Love

Originality

Open-mindedness

Mindfulness

Integrity

Novelty

Compassion

Respect

Inclusion

Service-orientation

Improvement (over perfection)

Sincerity

----------

About Zip Nguyen: Zip was born and raised in Vietnam. When she was just under 18, she moved to the US for college and has been living there since. She started her first full-time job at New York Magazine then moved to the BBC at the end of 2019, currently leading Business Intelligence, Pricing & Yield in the Americas region in Ad Sales at BBC Studios. Besides her main job, she is also a BBC Senior Leadership Team Advisor alumnus and Deputy Chair of BBC Studios Next Generation Board alumnus. She finds fulfillment in giving back to the next generations and inspiring others to overcome challenging times. Zip is the founder and CQO (Chief Quarterlife-crisis Officer) of Bloom in Crisis, and host of the Bloom in Crisis podcast and YouTube channel (Zip's sharing reflects her original and independent thinking and does not represent the opinions of any other organizations that she is involved with.)

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🌻 challenges bring out the best in you

👋 say hi and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram: @bloomincrisis

🫶 subscribe to support our channel: youtube.com/@bloomincrisis

🙏 help us spread the word so more people can also #bloomincrisis

🌐 bloomincrisis.com

----------

Want to grab a coffee chat and join me in a yoga class for free? 🙆‍♀️ Simply follow these 3 steps:

1. Subscribe to the Bloom in Crisis YouTube channel.

2. Follow @bloomincrisis on Instagram.

3. Direct Message us on Instagram so we can schedule a time!

❓ "At what point in your academic or post-academic career did you figure out the specific field you wanted to pursue or the job you wanted to have?"

💡 If you're unsure about what job to apply for, which direction to take in your career, or even what major to study in school, make sure to watch our new YouTube video!

This June marks the one-year anniversary since my dear partner-in-crime at work, Zachary Adelmann, joined my team 🎉 Soo... I wanted to make him blush a little by shining a spotlight on this rare, wonderful young man 😎 

From starting fresh in the media industry just a year ago to now sharing his insights and lessons learned with others, Zachary's sincerity and eagerness to grow make me feel lucky to be his manager. Instead of being a barrier, our differences are what make it work so well between us, and I truly can’t express enough how much I appreciate having Zachary on my team! 

Here’s a bit of candid sharing combined with some fun facts about us that I hope will help alleviate some of the stress if you’re trying to find the right job or career path for yourself. Have a watch, and good luck! 

🍀 Special thanks to Zachary Adelmann for sharing your experience and Isabella Espinosa for asking your question. Thank you Professor Kate Kennon for hosting the session and all the students in Business Communication class at Fordham University for your engagement ❤️

📺 If you find our sharing helpful, don’t forget to subscribe to Bloom in Crisis channel on YouTube to never miss an episode!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w427nI1FMig&t=8s

Bloom in Crisis is the embodiment of hope, born from the belief that moments of uncertainty and hardship can become clarity, compassion, and intentional growth 🌱

Having experienced firsthand the challenges of navigating difficult times alone, Zip Nguyen began blogging when the pandemic struck in 2020, later expanding her reflections through a podcast and YouTube channel. Her unique style weaves spirituality, practicality, and beauty into a compelling tapestry.

Driven by a profound desire to ensure no one has to navigate growth alone, Bloom in Crisis brings forward refreshing perspectives, thoughtful frameworks, and authentic storytelling that spark deep reflection, awaken intuition, encourage healing, expand awareness, and inspire harmonious alignment between life decisions and the soul.

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Bloom in Crisis guiding principles:

Benevolence

Love

Originality

Open-mindedness

Mindfulness

Integrity

Novelty

Compassion

Respect

Inclusion

Service-orientation

Improvement (over perfection)

Sincerity

----------

About Zip Nguyen: Zip was born and raised in Vietnam. When she was just under 18, she moved to the US for college and has been living there since. She started her first full-time job at New York Magazine then moved to the BBC at the end of 2019, currently leading Business Intelligence, Pricing & Yield in the Americas region in Ad Sales at BBC Studios. Besides her main job, she is also a BBC Senior Leadership Team Advisor alumnus and Deputy Chair of BBC Studios Next Generation Board alumnus. She finds fulfillment in giving back to the next generations and inspiring others to overcome challenging times. Zip is the founder and CQO (Chief Quarterlife-crisis Officer) of Bloom in Crisis, and host of the Bloom in Crisis podcast and YouTube channel (Zip's sharing reflects her original and independent thinking and does not represent the opinions of any other organizations that she is involved with.)

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🌻 challenges bring out the best in you

👋 say hi and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram: @bloomincrisis

🫶 subscribe to support our channel: youtube.com/@bloomincrisis

🙏 help us spread the word so more people can also #bloomincrisis

🌐 bloomincrisis.com

----------

Want to grab a coffee chat and join me in a yoga class for free? 🙆‍♀️ Simply follow these 3 steps:

1. Subscribe to the Bloom in Crisis YouTube channel.

2. Follow @bloomincrisis on Instagram.

3. Direct Message us on Instagram so we can schedule a time!

Among the many stories I’ve shared, this is probably the one that comes up most often, not only among international students but also among American students at Fordham University. I’ve been told repeatedly how recalling this story empowers them in their journey to build security in foreign countries and apply for jobs.

I decided to take a break from YouTube for a while because I missed writing and making time for quiet contemplation. But on this Father’s Day, I want to do something different... 🙆🏻‍♀️

My dad doesn’t speak English and he’s not even on social media, but I feel compelled to share his wisdom with the world, knowing his teachings have positively impacted my journey and deeply shaped who I am today ✨ While I don’t talk about it often, it’s been a long journey for me to grow into not only admitting but also appreciating my dad’s influence on me.

Here is one of his pieces of advice that has changed my perspective entirely, liberating my mentality like no other throughout my journey in the US.

Happy Father’s Day! 🫶
 

👇 Visit Bloom in Crisis direct link below for more wisdom from my dad:

https://www.bloomincrisis.com/blog/tags/phu-nguyen

[Watch on YouTube]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMXRp2KiNHM&t=1s

https://www.bloomincrisis.com/blog/tags/phu-nguyen

Bloom in Crisis is the embodiment of hope, born from the belief that moments of uncertainty and hardship can become clarity, compassion, and intentional growth 🌱

Having experienced firsthand the challenges of navigating difficult times alone, Zip Nguyen began blogging when the pandemic struck in 2020, later expanding her reflections through a podcast and YouTube channel. Her unique style weaves spirituality, practicality, and beauty into a compelling tapestry.

Driven by a profound desire to ensure no one has to navigate growth alone, Bloom in Crisis brings forward refreshing perspectives, thoughtful frameworks, and authentic storytelling that spark deep reflection, awaken intuition, encourage healing, expand awareness, and inspire harmonious alignment between life decisions and the soul.

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Bloom in Crisis guiding principles:

Benevolence

Love

Originality

Open-mindedness

Mindfulness

Integrity

Novelty

Compassion

Respect

Inclusion

Service-orientation

Improvement (over perfection)

Sincerity

----------

About Zip Nguyen: Zip was born and raised in Vietnam. When she was just under 18, she moved to the US for college and has been living there since. She started her first full-time job at New York Magazine then moved to the BBC at the end of 2019, currently leading Business Intelligence, Pricing & Yield in the Americas region in Ad Sales at BBC Studios. Besides her main job, she is also a BBC Senior Leadership Team Advisor alumnus and Deputy Chair of BBC Studios Next Generation Board alumnus. She finds fulfillment in giving back to the next generations and inspiring others to overcome challenging times. Zip is the founder and CQO (Chief Quarterlife-crisis Officer) of Bloom in Crisis, and host of the Bloom in Crisis podcast and YouTube channel (Zip's sharing reflects her original and independent thinking and does not represent the opinions of any other organizations that she is involved with.)

----------

🌻 challenges bring out the best in you

👋 say hi and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram: @bloomincrisis

🫶 subscribe to support our channel: youtube.com/@bloomincrisis

🙏 help us spread the word so more people can also #bloomincrisis

🌐 bloomincrisis.com

----------

Want to grab a coffee chat and join me in a yoga class for free? 🙆‍♀️ Simply follow these 3 steps:

1. Subscribe to the Bloom in Crisis YouTube channel.

2. Follow @bloomincrisis on Instagram.

3. Direct Message us on Instagram so we can schedule a time!

"Your quarterlife crisis is your greatest asset."

This is what I said to a student when I was asked about my mantra after we wrapped up the meeting. If you have been following my blog since I started it, you'll know that I still haven't changed my mantra until now. Not because I'm fixated on it, but rather, it's because the older I get, the more I find it true and become even more grateful for everything I've been through.

I debated with myself many times whether I should share this video or not for lots of reasons—one of them is because we recorded it back in August 2023 when I still thought Bloom in Crisis was a brand or a podcast (I later realized that it's not, but oh well, I didn't know what I didn't know! 🤪) It might seem trivial to many, but it was a huge shift for me once I internalized the essence of bloom in crisis myself.

Regardless, I still decided to publish it because I do believe this conversation about embracing pain and suffering is important to share, and I want to embrace my authentic journey, too 🙃

I hope that my sharing is helpful for you to reflect on your own journey in helping both yourself and others to build resilience and find success. Good luck! 🍀

Special thanks to Professor Kate Shea Kennon, Ed.D and Professor Linda Luca for organizing the event, and all the student attendees from Fordham Gabelli School of Business for engaging in the session 💖

[Watch on YouTube]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTad3Ww2xXY

Bloom in Crisis is the embodiment of hope, born from the belief that moments of uncertainty and hardship can become clarity, compassion, and intentional growth 🌱

Having experienced firsthand the challenges of navigating difficult times alone, Zip Nguyen began blogging when the pandemic struck in 2020, later expanding her reflections through a podcast and YouTube channel. Her unique style weaves spirituality, practicality, and beauty into a compelling tapestry.

Driven by a profound desire to ensure no one has to navigate growth alone, Bloom in Crisis brings forward refreshing perspectives, thoughtful frameworks, and authentic storytelling that spark deep reflection, awaken intuition, encourage healing, expand awareness, and inspire harmonious alignment between life decisions and the soul.

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Bloom in Crisis guiding principles:

Benevolence

Love

Originality

Open-mindedness

Mindfulness

Integrity

Novelty

Compassion

Respect

Inclusion

Service-orientation

Improvement (over perfection)

Sincerity

----------

About Zip Nguyen: Zip was born and raised in Vietnam. When she was just under 18, she moved to the US for college and has been living there since. She started her first full-time job at New York Magazine then moved to the BBC at the end of 2019, currently leading Business Intelligence, Pricing & Yield in the Americas region in Ad Sales at BBC Studios. Besides her main job, she is also a BBC Senior Leadership Team Advisor alumnus and Deputy Chair of BBC Studios Next Generation Board alumnus. She finds fulfillment in giving back to the next generations and inspiring others to overcome challenging times. Zip is the founder and CQO (Chief Quarterlife-crisis Officer) of Bloom in Crisis, and host of the Bloom in Crisis podcast and YouTube channel (Zip's sharing reflects her original and independent thinking and does not represent the opinions of any other organizations that she is involved with.)

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🌻 challenges bring out the best in you

👋 say hi and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram: @bloomincrisis

🫶 subscribe to support our channel: youtube.com/@bloomincrisis

🙏 help us spread the word so more people can also #bloomincrisis

🌐 bloomincrisis.com

----------

Want to grab a coffee chat and join me in a yoga class for free? 🙆‍♀️ Simply follow these 3 steps:

1. Subscribe to the Bloom in Crisis YouTube channel.

2. Follow @bloomincrisis on Instagram.

3. Direct Message us on Instagram so we can schedule a time!

One of the facts about me that often surprises others is my journey to the US. I might somehow give off the vibe that I always know what I'm doing, but unlike what most people assume, I really struggled with school and had no clue what I wanted when I was in Vietnam 🥲 The decision to come to the US and study abroad was one of those that I made in the blink of an eye without knowing what would come next, not even thinking about whether I would like it or want to stay here long term 😬

Adversity is something I've been used to since my early years, but learning to embrace it and constantly turning it into opportunity is probably one of the most enjoyable mental exercises and surprisingly fulfilling experiences in my journey ✨

I hope that my sharing is helpful for you to reflect on the potential of creating opportunities from your own challenges. Good luck! 🍀

🌟 Shoutout to Shubh Mahtani and Santiago Ablaza for proactively arranging the event and hosting the podcast, Professor Kate Kennon for her help with organizing, and all the students from Fordham University and others who attended and engaged in the session 🌟

👉 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWTLouVKQbo&t=6s

Bloom in Crisis is the embodiment of hope, born from the belief that moments of uncertainty and hardship can become clarity, compassion, and intentional growth 🌱

Having experienced firsthand the challenges of navigating difficult times alone, Zip Nguyen began blogging when the pandemic struck in 2020, later expanding her reflections through a podcast and YouTube channel. Her unique style weaves spirituality, practicality, and beauty into a compelling tapestry.

Driven by a profound desire to ensure no one has to navigate growth alone, Bloom in Crisis brings forward refreshing perspectives, thoughtful frameworks, and authentic storytelling that spark deep reflection, awaken intuition, encourage healing, expand awareness, and inspire harmonious alignment between life decisions and the soul.

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Bloom in Crisis guiding principles:

Benevolence

Love

Originality

Open-mindedness

Mindfulness

Integrity

Novelty

Compassion

Respect

Inclusion

Service-orientation

Improvement (over perfection)

Sincerity

----------

About Zip Nguyen: Zip was born and raised in Vietnam. When she was just under 18, she moved to the US for college and has been living there since. She started her first full-time job at New York Magazine then moved to the BBC at the end of 2019, currently leading Business Intelligence, Pricing & Yield in the Americas region in Ad Sales at BBC Studios. Besides her main job, she is also a BBC Senior Leadership Team Advisor alumnus and Deputy Chair of BBC Studios Next Generation Board alumnus. She finds fulfillment in giving back to the next generations and inspiring others to overcome challenging times. Zip is the founder and CQO (Chief Quarterlife-crisis Officer) of Bloom in Crisis, and host of the Bloom in Crisis podcast and YouTube channel (Zip's sharing reflects her original and independent thinking and does not represent the opinions of any other organizations that she is involved with.)

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🌻 challenges bring out the best in you

👋 say hi and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram: @bloomincrisis

🫶 subscribe to support our channel: youtube.com/@bloomincrisis

🙏 help us spread the word so more people can also #bloomincrisis

🌐 bloomincrisis.com

----------

Want to grab a coffee chat and join me in a yoga class for free? 🙆‍♀️ Simply follow these 3 steps:

1. Subscribe to the Bloom in Crisis YouTube channel.

2. Follow @bloomincrisis on Instagram.

3. Direct Message us on Instagram so we can schedule a time!

Link to watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7JgVhvQYp4

For a long time, I used to think that one of the reasons I've been single for so long was because I might be too masculine for guys—too independent, too assertive, too stubborn, too direct, too ambitious. You know, being feminine in my mind was associated with being submissive, skilled in the kitchen, or dressing up super girly... and while I think they’re great qualities too, I just don't necessarily see myself that way. 

Needless to say, I always feel surprised yet intrigued when my girlfriends tell me, "You're one of the most feminine women that I've known," or like how this conversation I had with Tyler Rohoblt in DC started because she told me that she wanted to learn more about how to cultivate the "divine femininity" which she saw in me, when this was only the second time that we had met! 😬 While it's still hard for me to believe, at least now I know that's not the reason haha (if you've watched my recent episode on being single on Valentine's Day, you'll know why) but growing to embrace my femininity in my own way is probably one of the most empowering and beautiful gifts I've allowed myself to have 💝 

Do I think cultivating feminine energy is beneficial for guys as well? Absolutely. Feminine energy encompasses traits such as nurturing, intuition, empathy, creativity, and collaboration. Unlike the traditional belief, these qualities are not exclusive to any gender. Even if you're a man, you can also benefit from embracing feminine energy. Balancing both the feminine and masculine energies within ourselves allows us to foster emotional intelligence, compassion, and inner wisdom, ultimately contributing to our overall growth and fulfillment. 

Special thanks to Tyler for joining me in this episode and also helping me articulate what I do to cultivate my feminine energy through our conversations—something I wasn't even consciously aware of myself until we spoke about it 🙈 (fun fact: we recorded this video months ago but it still holds true for me) 

What are your ways to cultivate and unlock the power of the feminine energies within you? Comment below and let us know! 🌼🌸🌺

Bloom in Crisis is the embodiment of hope, born from the belief that moments of uncertainty and hardship can become clarity, compassion, and intentional growth 🌱

Having experienced firsthand the challenges of navigating difficult times alone, Zip Nguyen began blogging when the pandemic struck in 2020, later expanding her reflections through a podcast and YouTube channel. Her unique style weaves spirituality, practicality, and beauty into a compelling tapestry.

Driven by a profound desire to ensure no one has to navigate growth alone, Bloom in Crisis brings forward refreshing perspectives, thoughtful frameworks, and authentic storytelling that spark deep reflection, awaken intuition, encourage healing, expand awareness, and inspire harmonious alignment between life decisions and the soul.

----------

Bloom in Crisis guiding principles:

Benevolence

Love

Originality

Open-mindedness

Mindfulness

Integrity

Novelty

Compassion

Respect

Inclusion

Service-orientation

Improvement (over perfection)

Sincerity

----------

About Zip Nguyen: Zip was born and raised in Vietnam. When she was just under 18, she moved to the US for college and has been living there since. She started her first full-time job at New York Magazine then moved to the BBC at the end of 2019, currently leading Business Intelligence, Pricing & Yield in the Americas region in Ad Sales at BBC Studios. Besides her main job, she is also a BBC Senior Leadership Team Advisor alumnus and Deputy Chair of BBC Studios Next Generation Board alumnus. She finds fulfillment in giving back to the next generations and inspiring others to overcome challenging times. Zip is the founder and CQO (Chief Quarterlife-crisis Officer) of Bloom in Crisis, and host of the Bloom in Crisis podcast and YouTube channel (Zip's sharing reflects her original and independent thinking and does not represent the opinions of any other organizations that she is involved with.)

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🌻 challenges bring out the best in you

👋 say hi and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram: @bloomincrisis

🫶 subscribe to support our channel: youtube.com/@bloomincrisis

🙏 help us spread the word so more people can also #bloomincrisis

🌐 bloomincrisis.com

----------

Want to grab a coffee chat and join me in a yoga class for free? 🙆‍♀️ Simply follow these 3 steps:

1. Subscribe to the Bloom in Crisis YouTube channel.

2. Follow @bloomincrisis on Instagram.

3. Direct Message us on Instagram so we can schedule a time!

❓ Do you ever find yourself wanting to become a more empathetic communicator?
❓ Are you looking to enhance your effectiveness in intercultural communication?
❓ Do you want to learn how to avoid common pitfalls when connecting with others?

🎉 Welcome to our new series, 'Grow with Zip,' where we dive into the insightful conversations Zip Nguyen has with students and young professionals 🎉

✍️ In Zip's own words: "As someone who's constantly seeking growth and improvement, I see myself as constantly evolving on my journey rather than having reached a destination. And as I continue to learn and grow, I simply want to offer my perspective and share what I've discovered with others... who knows, perhaps someone else may benefit from it, too 👩🏻‍🏫"

🌟 Special thanks to professor Kate Shea Kennon, Ed.D and all the students in her Business Communication class at Fordham University and Fordham Gabelli School of Business who joined the meeting ❤️

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Bloom in Crisis is the embodiment of hope, born from the belief that moments of uncertainty and hardship can become clarity, compassion, and intentional growth 🌱

Having experienced firsthand the challenges of navigating difficult times alone, Zip Nguyen began blogging when the pandemic struck in 2020, later expanding her reflections through a podcast and YouTube channel. Her unique style weaves spirituality, practicality, and beauty into a compelling tapestry.

Driven by a profound desire to ensure no one has to navigate growth alone, Bloom in Crisis brings forward refreshing perspectives, thoughtful frameworks, and authentic storytelling that spark deep reflection, awaken intuition, encourage healing, expand awareness, and inspire harmonious alignment between life decisions and the soul.

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Bloom in Crisis guiding principles:

Benevolence

Love

Originality

Open-mindedness

Mindfulness

Integrity

Novelty

Compassion

Respect

Inclusion

Service-orientation

Improvement (over perfection)

Sincerity

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About Zip Nguyen: Zip was born and raised in Vietnam. When she was just under 18, she moved to the US for college and has been living there since. She started her first full-time job at New York Magazine then moved to the BBC at the end of 2019, currently leading Business Intelligence, Pricing & Yield in the Americas region in Ad Sales at BBC Studios. Besides her main job, she is also a BBC Senior Leadership Team Advisor alumnus and Deputy Chair of BBC Studios Next Generation Board alumnus. She finds fulfillment in giving back to the next generations and inspiring others to overcome challenging times. Zip is the founder and CQO (Chief Quarterlife-crisis Officer) of Bloom in Crisis, and host of the Bloom in Crisis podcast and YouTube channel (Zip's sharing reflects her original and independent thinking and does not represent the opinions of any other organizations that she is involved with.)

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