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Episode 282: Jenn Tran On What It Means to Find Love as the 1st Asian American Bachelorette

Jul 26, 2024

Jenn Tran, the first Asian American 'Bachelorette,' shares her experience representing her Vietnamese culture on TV, cooking for contestants, and dating. They discuss navigating relationships, dating multiple people, self-discovery, partner qualities, and the impact of The Bachelorette. Also, explore themes of terror and enlightenment in an audio fiction series.

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Jenn Tran

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Quick takeaways

Jenn Tran embraced representing her Vietnamese culture on TV as the first Asian American 'Bachelorette'

Tran prioritized stability and emotional support in relationships, moving away from toxic dynamics for fulfillment and growth

Deep dives

Jen Tran: The First Asian American Bachelorette

Jen Tran, the first Asian American lead of The Bachelorette, shares her journey from being a PA student to finding love on the show. Despite the chaotic spotlight, she feels at peace due to overwhelming support from friends and family. Tran previously envisioned a medical career but found fulfillment in pursuing a Physician Assistant (PA) profession, balancing work and personal life.

Intro

2min

Navigating Relationships and Red Flags

10min

Navigating Dating Multiple People and Keeping Options Open

3min

Navigating Relationships and Self-Discovery

8min

Qualities in a Partner and Impact of The Bachelorette

12min

Exploring Themes of Terror and Enlightenment in an Audio Fiction Series

1min

Jenn Tran is making history as the first Asian American ‘Bachelorette’ and we are so thrilled to have her on the show today! As long time fans of ‘The Bachelor’ franchise, we’ve followed Jenn’s journey from when she was a contestant to now as a leading lady. She shares what it means to her to represent her Vietnamese culture on TV, how she cooked for all the ‘Bachelor’ contestants, and that filming ‘The Bachelorette’ was like living with her best friends while dating the same guy.

Catch Season 21 of ‘The Bachelorette’ and Jenn’s journey to find love on ABC and Hulu.

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Hosts: Melody Cheng and Janet Wang

Guest: Jenn Tran

Editor: Michelle Hsieh

Contributing Editor: Haemee Kang

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