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Overcoming Adversity and Managing Time Like a Champion with Dr. Vivian Tran, Ph.D.
Episode Summary
Dr. Vivian Tran, Ph.D. is a second-generation Chinese-American from Boston. She is now the Associate Director at Columbia University with an active voice for the Asian community. During her time in Los Angeles, Vivian was a senior board leader for an Asian community organization. Additionally, Vivian owns and manages rental properties while simultaneously working on a fiction novel, Asian Duckling, and a business to business startup known as A La Carte for small business owners in the food and beverage industry.
Vivian and I start off by discussing how she came to be such an active entrepreneur. We come to find out that it is interesting what $28 will do. After we learn of her humble upbringings that molded the woman she is today, she mentions the work of Dutch social psychologist, Geert Hofstede, his theory of cultural dimensions and how the insights are reflective of her Chinese-American upbringing. As she was first coming into a leadership role she had to overcome her fear of public speaking which I mention to be one of the things more feared than death according to some studies.
As we wrap up Vivian’s vivacious life story, we uncover five components to how she successfully manages her time to be a serial entrepreneur.
Spend time laying a solid foundation to make an informed decision or educated guess.
Consistently ask “why?”
Stare problems and shortcomings straight in the face and tackle them.
Don’t be afraid to delegate to partners based on their and your most prominent soft skills.
Dedicate 15 to 30 minutes per week to analyzing each venture so you can remain proactive and avoid becoming reactive.
We look forward to hearing more from Dr. Tran and will be following her progress with her multiple business ventures.
“It’s the competitive spirit inside me to prove people wrong. And, so, the more I hear about ‘you don’t have what it takes’ or ‘this is nonsense, this is not practical.’ The more I hear that the more I go out and find practical solutions.”
Episode Resources
A La Carte website: https://www.alc-cloud.com/
Asian Duckling facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AsianDuckling/
Asian Duckling GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/3jv49m-asian-duckling-book-series
For coaching or business services with Troy visit http://www.lifebuilding.info
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Production Crew
Host: Troy Ocariza
Guest: Dr. Vivian Elaina Tran, Ph. D
Producer: Troy Ocariza
Music by: Audionautix.com
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Episode Summary
Dr. Vivian Tran, Ph.D. is a second-generation Chinese-American from Boston. She is now the Associate Director at Columbia University with an active voice for the Asian community. During her time in Los Angeles, Vivian was a senior board leader for an Asian community organization. Additionally, Vivian owns and manages rental properties while simultaneously working on a fiction novel, Asian Duckling, and a business to business startup known as A La Carte for small business owners in the food and beverage industry.
Vivian and I start off by discussing how she came to be such an active entrepreneur. We come to find out that it is interesting what $28 will do. After we learn of her humble upbringings that molded the woman she is today, she mentions the work of Dutch social psychologist, Geert Hofstede, his theory of cultural dimensions and how the insights are reflective of her Chinese-American upbringing. As she was first coming into a leadership role she had to overcome her fear of public speaking which I mention to be one of the things more feared than death according to some studies.
As we wrap up Vivian’s vivacious life story, we uncover five components to how she successfully manages her time to be a serial entrepreneur.
Spend time laying a solid foundation to make an informed decision or educated guess.
Consistently ask “why?”
Stare problems and shortcomings straight in the face and tackle them.
Don’t be afraid to delegate to partners based on their and your most prominent soft skills.
Dedicate 15 to 30 minutes per week to analyzing each venture so you can remain proactive and avoid becoming reactive.
We look forward to hearing more from Dr. Tran and will be following her progress with her multiple business ventures.
“It’s the competitive spirit inside me to prove people wrong. And, so, the more I hear about ‘you don’t have what it takes’ or ‘this is nonsense, this is not practical.’ The more I hear that the more I go out and find practical solutions.”
Episode Resources
A La Carte website: https://www.alc-cloud.com/
Asian Duckling facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AsianDuckling/
Asian Duckling GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/3jv49m-asian-duckling-book-series
For coaching or business services with Troy visit http://www.lifebuilding.info
Become a Patron!
Production Crew
Host: Troy Ocariza
Guest: Dr. Vivian Elaina Tran, Ph. D
Producer: Troy Ocariza
Music by: Audionautix.com