

The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen
thevietnamesepodcast
Being a part of the Vietnamese culture of over 100 million people comes with plenty of history, privilege, honor, and not to mention painful challenges. Join Kenneth Nguyen as he spotlights Vietnamese experience from around the world! Each podcast episode explores the creative process of individuals shaping the diversity of what it means to be Vietnamese--as a local, born and raised, or as a third culture kid. Gain insight on the divisions that separate us politically and culturally. This podcast can take multiple directions, but what it will aim to do is show Vietnamese from a transpacific lens, in all its facets and complexities. When you strip away the diaspora, we are #VietnameseFirst.
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Feb 5, 2024 • 1h 14min
327 - Quyen Phan - Vinason + Anchovies and Salt founder
Quyen has lived in the Seattle area for 31 years. He got started in the restaurant industry in 2012 with a small deli shop in Renton. Before that, he was in construction which served him well in designing Anchovies & Salt into the largest Vietnamese restaurant outside of Vietnam. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vietnamese-with-kenneth-nguyen/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 2, 2024 • 1h 9min
326 - Tino Huynh - Rebel Saint Music Label
Tino Huynh is the manager at PinkBunny, Manager of Jackie Njine and Founder, Director, CEO at RebelSaint Records.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vietnamese-with-kenneth-nguyen/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 31, 2024 • 42min
325 - Tina Nguyen - MAGA Diaries - Author
In The MAGA Diaries, Tina Nguyen pulls back the curtain on the conservative machine for the first time, shining a light on the systematized on-ramp for young Republicans. These are the new leaders of the right, and it’s urgent we start paying attention.Tina Nguyen is a national correspondent for Puck, covering the world of Donald Trump and the American right. Previously, Nguyen was a White House reporter for Politico, a staff reporter for Vanity Fair Hive, and an editor at Mediaite. She was nominated for a James Beard Award for her coverage of the restaurant industry while working at The Braiser. A Brooklyn transplant, Nguyen graduated from Claremont McKenna College and lives in Washington. Follow her on Twitter @Tina_Nguyen.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vietnamese-with-kenneth-nguyen/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 30, 2024 • 51min
324 - Linda Nguyen - Event Producer - Harmony of the Dragon
Linda Nguyen is a Venture Builder who works with visionary leaders who need support in execution, turning their ideas into reality. She has elevated impactful projects for nearly a decade, honoring the heritage, stories, and ideas of communities through brands, organizations, and initiatives.Infusing her work with a deep-seated intention of compassion, Linda has worked alongside enterprising visionaries, global spiritual leaders, and local community organizers to lift, launch, and ignite purpose-driven projects. As a board member for various cultural organizations and a builder for emerging endeavors, Linda cultivates impactful collaborations and meaningful connections. From the right intention emerges influential action, and it is with this authentic and curious vision that she continues to support diverse communities that bring the umami of our heritage to the forefront of our world. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vietnamese-with-kenneth-nguyen/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 24, 2024 • 59min
323- Dustin Phuc Nguyen - Dustin on the Go
Kênh Dustin On The Go xuất hiện trên Youtube từ tháng 4 năm 2017 với người sáng tạo nội dung là Dustin Phúc Nguyễn. Hiện tại kênh đã sở hữu vài trăm nghìn lượt theo dõi, với nội dung xoay quanh những cuộc trò chuyện, chia sẻ về những chủ đề khác nhau của nghệ sĩ với VJ là Dustin Phúc Nguyễn.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vietnamese-with-kenneth-nguyen/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 17, 2024 • 1h 19min
322 Kieu-Linh Caroline Valverde - Asian American Studies Professor
Kieu-Linh Caroline Valverde is an Associate Professor of Asian American Studies and the Founding Director of the New Viet Nam Studies Initiative at the University of California, Davis. She received a B.A. in Political Science and a Ph.D. in Ethnic Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. You can find more information about her at kieulinh.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vietnamese-with-kenneth-nguyen/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 11, 2024 • 1h 2min
321 - Joseph Anh Cao - First U.S. Congressman
Ánh Quang "Joseph" Cao is a Vietnamese–American politician who was the U.S. representative for Louisiana's 2nd congressional district from 2009 to 2011. A member of the Republican Party, he is the first Vietnamese American and first native of Vietnam to serve in CongressSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vietnamese-with-kenneth-nguyen/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dec 24, 2023 • 45min
320 - Ross Le - Finding Family After 70 years
The Le family, separated for 70 years, is celebrating a special reunion this Christmas. Le Dinh Toai was a young merchant ship captain in Saigon in the early 1950's. He was a talented man who spoke four languages and had two children. His family adored him and were proud of his success.Tragically in 1952, Le Dinh Toai passed away suddenly in a car accident in Vietnam, leaving behind a five-year-old son, Le Manh Trung, who was living in Hong Kong. Le Dinh Toai's surviving four siblings in Vietnam grieved deeply and began to search for their nephew, Le Manh Trung, Ross Le's father.Now after over 70 years, thanks to social media, Ross Le has reconnected with his father's side of the family. They had lost hope of finding Le Manh Trung, now in his mid-70s. Ross has recently visited his father's long lost sister in Saigon, whom his father never knew, and met many cousins in Hue and Saigon. Ross now living in Los Angeles, also found more relatives in Garden Grove, making the reunion even more special.We're delighted to share this heartwarming story of the Le family's reunion. Happy Holidays!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vietnamese-with-kenneth-nguyen/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dec 22, 2023 • 1h 1min
319 - Melissa Hoang Savage - Disney Television Content + Education + Inclusion Manager
Melissa Hoang is a Manager of Content, Education, and Inclusion at The Walt Disney Company under Disney Branded Television. She handles a slate of Disney Junior preschool content and gives notes to ensure that stories are appropriate and appealing to the target demographic. Previously, she worked in elementary education for ten years, most recently as a Technology/Innovation Specialist where she built curriculum around coding, robotics, and 3D printing. Melissa grew up in Westminster, Little Saigon, California and currently lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two children. In her spare time, she practices with the Disney Triathlon Team, where she is also on the leadership crew handling the Fundraising.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vietnamese-with-kenneth-nguyen/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dec 18, 2023 • 59min
318 - Sean Le - Digital Creator
Sean Le is a U.S. Navy veteran and digital content creator. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vietnamese-with-kenneth-nguyen/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy