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Cedric grew up in countries across Africa, studied in Switzerland and the United States, and eventually found his way back to Vietnam in 2016. Let’s listen and explore a third-culture kid’s journey and his insight into his roots – Vietnam.

In this blog, I’ll share highlights from my conversation with Rochelle Nguyen at 86 Proof, where we explored the unwritten rules for expats in Vietnam with plenty of laughs and some eye-opening insights.

Today, I’m thrilled to introduce my guest, someone I’ve wanted to have on the podcast for a long time – Rochelle Nguyen. She shared her stories behind 2 cocktail bars and her background as a Vietnamese-Canadian. 

Spicy food, camaraderie, and chaos Brick and Barrel transformed into a battleground of heat, flavor, and pure willpower for their annual hot sauce and taco-eating competition.

Linda offers a rare perspective, navigating the world as someone perceived as Asian in the West and white in Asia. Her dual lens allows her to understand cultural viewpoints from both sides.

Trang shared about her feelings when she was a kid, as a Vietnamese in German. We also talked about food safety in Vietnam as Trang has just graduated with a Food Science Degree. 

As always, we were out for an evening walk with Biscuit and thought it would be the perfect time to turn on the microphones and share some casual musings.

We were at one of my favorite cocktail bars in Saigon, and I’m sitting down with Jason Pham, an Australian-Vietnamese bartender widely recognized as one of the best in the city. Jason is the co-owner of two fantastic bars, 86 Proof and Mami Cocktails, both of which have become go-to spots for locals and expats alike.  

If you’ve been tuning in, you’ve already known these are meant to be informal, spontaneous conversations – the type that just happens when I’m out and about with my microphone, sharing what life in Saigon is truly like.

Jessie is passionate about elevating Vietnam’s image and promoting the role of social responsibility among young people. Let’s discover Jessie’s journey, her work in Vietnam’s tech scene, and her insights into the country’s incredible transformation.