In this episode, I am joined by Zarin Alum, a Data Integrations Manager at an ad tech agency and a passionate food content creator. Zarin shares her journey from moving to Austin for school, finding her niche in food content creation, and balancing her career with her creative endeavors. She discusses the challenges and triumphs of integrating her personal and professional lives and offers valuable advice on handling cultural expectations and maintaining a supportive partnership.

Key Topics:

1. Introduction to Zarin Alum:
   • Career Overview: Data Integrations Manager at an ad tech agency specializing in digital advertising for pharma brands.
   • Transition to Austin: Moved to Austin in 2013 for UT Austin's McCombs School of Business and decided to stay.
2. Journey into Food Content Creation:
   • Inspiration Behind Food Content: Started sharing food experiences after discovering Austin's vibrant foodie community.
   • Viral Success: Discusses the unexpected viral success of her first video and how it impacted her content creation journey.
   • Partner's Role: How her husband, Fahad, became a supportive photographer and manager for her content.
3. Navigating Cultural Expectations:
   • Meeting Fahad: How she met her husband through UT's follow train on Twitter and the challenges of dating outside her cultural expectations.
   • Family Reactions: Her parents' initial resistance to the relationship and how they eventually came around.
4. Advice for Others:
   • Supporting Partners: Tips for encouraging your partner and maintaining a supportive relationship.
   • Handling Cultural Barriers: Encouragement for those dealing with cultural expectations in their relationships.
5. Marriage Insights:
   • Key Takeaway: The importance of encouraging each other to be the best version of yourselves and growing together.
   • Communication Styles: The significance of understanding and adapting to each other's communication styles in a relationship.
6. Personal Reflections:
   • Mental Health and Fitness: How working out has become a crucial part of her mental well-being and overall self-care routine.

Quotes:

• "You know you married the right person when both of you encourage each other to be a better version of yourself every single day."
• "If you’re not uncomfortable once a day, you’re not improving in your life."

Resources Mentioned:

• Emma Chamberlain on Call Her Daddy
• Solidcore
• Barry’s Bootcamp

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