Welcome to Industry Standard with Isa Tejera!

This week, I’m joined by journalist and writer Zing Tsjeng — contributor at British Vogue, host of the BBC Sounds podcast Good Bad Billionaire, and author of the Forgotten Women series. She’s also the former editor-in-chief of VICE and a close friend. (Zing doesn’t know this, but she’s actually my dream co-host. Maybe one day the stars will align!)

Our conversation centers on a few standout articles:

• “My Brain Finally Broke” by Jia Tolentino

• “Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?” by Chanté Joseph

• “Where Are All the Eligible Men?” by Zing Tsjeng

We get into everything, including:

• How natural is it to be accessible online 24/7?

• The illusion of infinite choice — and why more options in love, work, and lifestyle can make us less happy

• How dating apps are responding to “too many options” fatigue• A writer’s mindset on bad dates

• How London inspires Zing’s writing• London vs. New York in your 30s

If you’re curious about journalism, media literacy, cultural trends, or modern dating, this episode is for you.

Huge thank you to Zing for joining the show!

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