Viet Boss Babes

Nobody warns you that your 20s come with goodbyes. My best friend is moving across the world — from Toronto to London — and before she left, we sat down for the kind of conversation you can only have with someone who's watched you grow up. Betty was born in northern China, raised in Vancouver, and now works in refugee protection; she's spent her whole life between homes, so she's the p...

welcome to việt boss babe season 2! our returning guest, sơn trang ( @sontrang.ng ) of Offline Collective ( @off_linecollective ) has some notes on her hometown's (and everyone's) sensational show, heated rivalry, before diving into all the bad advice you should not take in your 20s (maybe including ours) and finally, sharing what's in store for Offline Collective in 2026! follow viet...

Guest: Mai Võ – Co-founder of Podium (Singapore) In this honest, reflective episode, Mia sits down with Mai Võ to talk about the transitions many modern women face in their late 20s and 30s—from outgrowing friendships to managing fertility timelines, career risks, and building a meaningful life. We explore: – Balancing big career decisions with fertility timeline – Energy management vs. time manag...

In this episode of Viet Boss Babes, we sit down with Vietnamese-Chinese content creator Lili Lai (@softpastrybun) to explore how fashion, heritage, and storytelling intersect in her journey of modern cultural expression. Lili, born and raised in Montreal and currently living in Toronto, is known for her unique content that bridges traditional cultural arts with modern lifestyles. From wearing ao d...

The Amazing Race: Han Nguyen's Journey of Resilience and Identity Han Nguyen, a contestant on Season 37 of The Amazing Race, shares her journey as a Vietnamese-American, shedding light on her family's immigrant background, her identity struggles, and the values instilled by her parents. Growing up in a predominantly white neighborhood, Han dealt with cultural identity conflicts but found strength...

Ao Dai is more than just clothing—it’s a symbol of Vietnamese culture, identity, and heritage. In this episode, we sit down with Sophia, the founder of Ao Dai by Cute Sass, to discuss her journey from Hue, Vietnam to the U.S., how she's revolutionizing ao dai, and why making ao dai accessible is more important than ever to keep the culture alive. 🔔 Subscribe for more inspiring stories from Vietna...

Thinking about moving to a new city and wondering how to build a community? In this episode, we chat with Son Trang, co-founder of Offline Collective (IG @offl_linecollective) in Saigon, about the challenges and joys of making friends as an adult, especially as a Vietnamese returning to Vietnam. Learn networking tips, the dynamics of building friendships, and the Saigon social life. Whether return...

In this episode of Viet Boss Babes, host Mia Nguyen reconnects with her high school friend, Nhi Nguyen, a trailblazing entrepreneur and the CEO & founder of MaiMoney. Nhi shares her inspiring entrepreneurship journey, leaving a stable corporate career in Australia to return to Vietnam at 25 and build a Vietnamese startup that’s transforming wealth management for everyday Vietnamese. Discover h...

In this episode of Viet Boss Babes, host Mia interviews Ellen (Minh), a successful businesswoman and mother, about raising a family in Vietnam while balancing a career. They discuss practical advice on child-rearing, costs of living, education fees, childcare, healthcare, and the support system available from nannies and grandparents. Ellen shares her personal journey of returning to Vietnam after...

Join host Mia Nguyen as she chats with the special guest Ca Dao, who moved from Vietnam to Oklahoma at age 11 and now thrives in New York City. They discuss balancing Vietnamese heritage with life in the U.S., Ca Dao's career at Google, and her renowned monthly rooftop dinner party, Hồng Dao (@hongdaonyc). Real talks on juggling cultural identities, building a community, handling imposter syndrome...

In this episode of Viet Boss Babes, host Mia Nguyen is joined by Gen Z singer-songwriter ANNIELEKA. They explore deep questions about finding meaning in life, the journey of creative pursuit, and balancing traditional Vietnamese values with individual aspirations. Annie shares her story of transitioning from a 9-to-5 job to a full-time music career, her experiences living in Toronto and Saigon, an...

Sisterhood, Sibling Rivalry, and Appreciation: Mia Nguyen's Family Insights In this episode of Viet Boss Babes, host Mia Nguyen invites her 13-year-old sister Bong to discuss their sibling relationship. They delve into the unique dynamics of Vietnamese families, addressing sibling comparison, competition, and the generational gap between them. Mia and Bong reflect on their upbringing, the challeng...

In this episode of Viet Boss Babes, hosted by Mia Nguyen, TikTok food content creator Vivian (aka @solgogi) joins us. Born and raised in Hanoi and currently living in Toronto, Vivian shares her journey of balancing her role as a program manager with her passion for food blogging on TikTok. With over 250K likes, Vivian offers insights into how habits, discipline, and the right mindset have fuelled...

In this episode, you'll learn: - You'll change when you're absolutely exhausted from your own excuses - You don't have to know everything to start and how to start today - Financial planning to pursue your side hustles The guest in today's episode is Mai, a Toronto-based Viet Boss Babes the owner of @cottonfleury.crochet! If you're interested in supporting her growing crochet flowers & accesso...

In this episode, Ann & Mia will share our experience as international students. You’ll learn advice on choosing schools, harsh truths about living abroad, choosing friends and how to thrive. We’re joined by Diệp Anh, a Vietnamese Boss Babe born and raised in Malaysia who came to Canada nine years ago. She’s been working in the beauty industry in Toronto at many well-loved brands like Estee Lau...

Chào mừng mọi người đến với Viet Boss Babes và mình là host của các bạn, Mia, tên thật của mình là Minh Anh. Mình muốn dành tập đầu tiên để chào đón các bạn và chia sẻ một chút về câu chuyện của bản thân cũng như lý do mình thành lập Viet Boss Babes. Đây là một podcast rành cho các chị em người Việt trên toàn thế giới, với sứ mệnh tạo ra một cộng đồng để chia sẻ kiến thức và học hỏi lẫn nhau. Cảm...