Bloom in Crisis

In this episode, I want to share with you my own secrets to happiness. The key to unlocking happiness is hiding in plain sight—the very reasons we feel unhappy. Two of these reasons come from age-old wisdom taught by the Buddha, while the third is my personal addition to the mix. I hope you find this helpful!  Bloom in Crisis is the embodiment of hope , born from the belief that moments of uncerta...

If you're afraid of uncertainty, you're not alone! In this episode, I'll be sharing 20 strategies that I personally use to cope with the unknown. Make sure to also watch it on YouTube until the end to catch some extra nuggets of joy ;) P.S.: If you'd like me to elaborate on any of the points I mention in this episode, please feel free to comment on YouTube or DM me on social media (links below). I...

¡Hola! It's been a while. Do you know that Bloom in Crisis is now also on YouTube? That's right! You are listening to the audio version of our first YouTube episode. If you'd like to watch the full video, please visit the link below: https://www.youtube.com/@bloomincrisis Through this new style of podcasting, I hope I will be able to deliver even more helpful and pragmatic content for you guys. Th...

❓ What is it like growing up being a black gay man in America while also dealing with grief during a global pandemic? ❓ Why does intersectionality matter when we talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion? ❓ What are the common myths about people in the LGBTQ+ community and how can we practice effective allyship? Love is in the air, and our new podcast episode is here 💕 It’s Pride Month and w...

(English translation below) [Góc Tâm Sự] Có nên tiếp tục sống không? Chào mừng các bạn quay trở lại với Góc Tâm Sự của Bloom In Crisis! Tuy đã lâu từ khi chúng mình chia sẻ tập Góc Tâm Sự cuối, chúng mình rất trân trọng sự đón nhận và ủng hộ của cộng đồng người Việt. Trong tập podcast lần này, chúng mình muốn tâm sự về sức khoẻ tâm lý - một chủ đề khá sâu lắng và ít đượ...

❓What should I do if I have suicidal thoughts? ❓After someone commits suicide, what is it like for their loved ones? ❓What can we all do to contribute to suicide prevention and postvention? Jennie lost her son, Henry, to suicide almost 10 years ago. He was a sophomore studying Art and Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University. In Jennie’s words: “Henry was the funniest, most creative perso...

Have you ever been in a situation where you know that your loved ones are getting into trouble and you feel nothing but overwhelmed with guilt, because no matter what you do, it’s never enough? The two-month brutal war happening in Ukraine has brought both pain and suffering to millions and millions of people. Not only did it cause direct damage to people living in Ukraine but it also hurt people...

❓How do I create an effective resume and stand out in the interview process? ❓What should I do as an international student trying to get a job in the US? ❓How can we improve the hiring process? We are excited to welcome back our special guest speaker Ikechi Okoronkwo in today’s episode to join our CQO Zip Nguyen in a candid and insightful conversation about how to succeed in job interviews. By...

In this episode, our CQO Zip wanted to have a catch-up with our audience and share some recent updates in her life as well as what to look out for this year at Bloom in Crisis. 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 navig...

❓ How to feel more confident in handling conflict in both personal and professional settings? ❓ Is being our most authentic self always pragmatic in solving conflict without taking into account diversity and context? ❓ How can we fuel our personal and professional growth through effective conflict management? When disagreements occur, our first reaction is probably either trying to avoid facing...

❓ What can we learn about self-care from a cancer survivor’s perspective, and how to show support to your loved ones who are diagnosed with cancer? ❓ Is it healthy to spend time alone every now and then? ❓ How can young women manage their self-esteem while facing unrealistic standards in the era of social media? In this episode, our guest speaker, Evgeniya (Jenya) Prokhno joins us to share the...

[Vietnamese caption below] Do you ever experience FOMO in either a social or professional scene and how do you manage it? The Covid-19 pandemic has locked us in our houses and social media became the only way to communicate with the world surrounding us. While life has returned to normal in some cities, we know that many of you are still quarantined in your place. Weekend parties, holiday vacation...

❓ What is it like to be a young Latina immigrant student in the US and also the first generation in the family to attend college? ❓ Is it possible for young women to start their careers in tech?  ❓ What should you do to get an internship in big tech companies during your high school years? In this podcast episode, our guest speaker, Zoila Loja (Cybersecurity student at SUNY Polytechnic Institut...

❓ Why is mentorship important?  ❓ How can we create a relationship with a mentor?  ❓ How can we identify good mentors, nurture the relationships with them, or even take them to the next level? ✅ In this episode, our CQO Zip Nguyen and Ikechi Okoronkwo (Executive Director, Manager Partner, Head of Business Intelligence & Analytics at Mindshare) discuss the WHAT/WHY/HOW factors on the topic of m...

🔊 Đã bao giờ bạn tự hỏi mình có nên đi du học không hay chưa? Liệu đấy có phải là câu hỏi bạn nên hỏi bản thân mình không? Đi du học thì cần phải chuẩn bị hành trang như thế nào cho hiệu quả? 🌟 Không phải chờ đợi nữa, Bloom in Crisis kết hợp cùng trung tâm tư vấn du học Spark Prep đã chính thức phát sóng tập podcast tiếng Việt đầu tiên với sự tham gia của chuyên gia tư vấn du học để giải đáp từ...

"Can you make an episode discussing how to get over burnout? I have been personally feeling burnt out from work and would like to know your perspectives or ways of dealing with it." Our listener is working in the healthcare industry as a laboratory research associate. Much as he finds his job meaningful and loves what he is doing, going to work hasn't been the same as the beginning. He wonders wha...

❓ How can someone with no or little experience demonstrate their value when applying for a job interview? ❓ How can we transform our failure into personal gain? ❓ Why experiential learning will be the future of hiring? ✅ If you listened to the last episode on the power of intentionality that our CQO Zip Nguyen and Ikechi Okoronkwo (Executive Director, Manager Partner, Head of Business Intellig...

Are you terrified of turning 30…? How many of us have been feeling so anxious about turning 30? You have gone through your reckless 20s, gaining a handful of experiences and life lessons to understand who you are and what values are important to your life. However, the question “what should I do with my life at 30?” still freaks us out every day. Acknowledging our audiences’ concerns, Bloom in Cri...

(English translation below)  [Góc Tâm Sự: Cá lớn, cá nhỏ]  Chào mừng các bạn quay trở lại với Góc Tâm Sự của Bloom In Crisis!  Trong episode lần này, chúng mình muốn tâm sự về một vấn đề mà lứa tuổi bọn mình gặp phải, đặc biệt trong thời kì dịch bệnh Covid, đó là cảm giác bồn chồn, lo âu khi đang đi chậm so với tiện độ bả...

❓ What is intentionality? ❓ Why is intentionality powerful? ❓ How can we use intentionality in our lives to achieve what we want? ✅ In the first episode of this series, we are delighted to share with you an insightful conversation between our lovely Chief Quarterlife-crisis Officer (CQO), Zip Nguyen, and our very first special guest, Ikechi Okoronkwo, Executive Director, Managing Partner, Head...

"My boyfriend and I broke up last month. I’ve found myself wondering about what he’s been up to and it makes me sad, to the point that I keep crying desperately, while at the same time I’m thinking to myself 'why would I still care about him, for what?' I don’t want to continue having this feeling… What should I do?" In this episode, we want to talk about a message that we received from our audien...

[English caption below] Chào mừng các bạn đến với Góc Tâm Sự của Bloom In Crisis! Trong episode lần này, chúng mình muốn chia sẻ sự đồng cảm của mình tới các bạn đang trải qua tình hình dịch bệnh Covid căng thẳng tại Việt Nam. Làm thế nào để chúng ta không cảm thấy bấp bênh trong khoảng thời gian này? Làm thế nào để chúng ta có thể giải toả những năng lượng tiêu cực, và biến chúng thành năng lượng...

Welcome to episode 2 of "Bloom In Crisis"! In this episode, we want to address a question from one of our listeners who prefers to stay anonymous, which is also a topic that has been brought up to us a few times through our daily Q&As on Instagram stories and our offline conversations with many of you: academic achievements impacting confidence. In many Asian cultures including Vietnam where both...

Welcome to the very first episode of "Bloom In Crisis".  In this episode, Zip and I have a conversation about a topic that interests many people of our age: self-love. We discuss our own definition of self-love,  the main factors that contribute to self-love, as well as the relationship of self-love with self-hatred or self-indulgence. Through the sharing of our unique journeys to arrive at self-l...