The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen

In 2012, Viet Pham was an Iron Chef America winner by beating Chef Bobby Flay. He also appeared on the second season of Extreme Chef. In 2018, he faced off against Chef Bobby Flay again on Beat Bobby Flay, securing a second victory against him.Viet Pham attended culinary school in San Francisco but began his career in software. His first chef job was at Casey's Irish Pub Downtown where he was hired in 2006 upon graduating from Le Cordon Bleu. After working in San Francisco, owner Blake Ballard convinced Chef Pham to join Spark Restaurant and Lounge in Provo, Utah. In 2009, Pham opened his own restaurant, Forage, in Utah with co-Chef Bowman Brown. In 2011 Pham received the Best New Chef Award from Food & Wine Magazine. In 2016 Forage closed, Pretty Bird Hot Chicken. Starting in downtown Salt Lake City, the Pretty Bird brand has expanded to four locations as of the end of 2022. These include the original downtown location as well as Sugar House, Midvale, and Park City.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vietnamese-with-kenneth-nguyen/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Quang Do is the founder of Overseas Vietnamese (OV)—the global community of Vietnamese professionals. OV now counts more than 30k members and has chapters in over 40 cities around the globe.Quang was born and raised in Germany. He currently resides in Singapore and works for Google.OV: overseasvietnamese.comQuang: quang.doSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vietnamese-with-kenneth-nguyen/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duyen Ha is a purpose-driven entrepreneur with an extensive background as a Michelin-starred trained chef. While working as a professional chef in some of France’s most prestigious restaurants, she's witnessed the incredible power of food and beverage to build relationships, enhance communal experiences, and extend the enjoyment of life’s most precious conversations and celebrations.That realization sparked the deliciously simple idea of bringing the best and most exciting French wines to market. In 2020, Duyen founded BONDLE, a wine brand that specializes in selling premium French wines in the magnum format (1.5L). Prior to launching BONDLE, Duyen attended Ferrandi Culinary School in Paris and graduated top of her class. Her culinary journey took her to work at restaurants such as Arpège (3 Michelin Stars), Mirazur (3 Michelin Stars) and Frenchie (1 Michelin Star), where she was exposed to some of Europe’s finest wine lists and professionals. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vietnamese-with-kenneth-nguyen/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Christina Bui is a strategic advisor and Business Development Executive with over 25 years’ experience of successfully launching new businesses and service lines, increasing sales revenue, expanding into new markets, leading management teams and board of directors, driving growth, leveraging a powerful network, and building effective partnerships. Christina Bui’s breadth of experience spans a variety of industries, including technology, healthcare, engineering, construction, management consulting, venture capital, and private equity. Christina has served in senior business development executive roles at Johnson & Johnson, Parsons Corporation, Robert Half, Tatum, and Kranz, and is an advisor at several venture capital funds.Christina is the founder of the Viet Leaders ForumSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vietnamese-with-kenneth-nguyen/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chantal Nong is currently Executive Vice President at DC Studios, where she oversees the creative development and production of DC-based feature films, television and animation. Her films include the upcoming SUPERMAN: LEGACY, as well as THE BATMAN, THE SUICIDE SQUAD, and WONDER WOMAN 1984. She previously supervised Warner Bros. Pictures releases, including CRAZY RICH ASIANS, THE MEG, THE INTERN, and 300: RISE OF AN EMPIRE. Before moving to Warner Bros., Chantal was a Vice President of Development at Légende Films (LA VIE EN ROSE) and worked at the William Morris Agency and Sidney Kimmel Entertainment. Chantal attended Yale University, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and International Studies, before attending the Peter Stark Producing Program at USC.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vietnamese-with-kenneth-nguyen/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tue Nguyen is a Vietnamese chef and content creator (@twaydabae) who has quickly become a breakout star in the digital space featured in publications such as Bon Appetit, People, Vice, Elle, ABC News, LA Times, Paper Mag and many more. Her restaurant, ĐiĐi, opened July 2023 in West Hollywood in partnership with the world renowned Hospitality company, HWood Group. Her culinary skills have also been showcased through many sold-out popups that include Family Style Festival, Open Market, ComplexCon, Kogi Truck, Madame Vo in New York City, and more! Tue can also be seen as the host of People Magazine's first digital food show, “Celeb Eats", and Buzzfeed Tasty's "Making it Big". There is a lot to be excited for next year, as Tue has a cookbook coming out with Simon & Schuster.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vietnamese-with-kenneth-nguyen/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tu Lam is a decorated Green Beret with almost 23 years of U.S military service, an entrepreneur, and a developer of men. A Special Forces Uncle and Stepfather raised Tu; he ultimately made his way to serve within the U.S. Special Operations, deploying numerous times before retirement.Tu is now the Founder and CEO of Ronin Tactics, Inc., where he teaches and develops tactical equipment for military, law enforcement, and civilians. Tu hosted “Knife or Death” on the History Channel and is also a key figure in Call of Duty as “Ronin", and he’s also featured in various magazines and articles.Tu Lam enjoys traveling around the world with his wife of 22 years, to continue motivating others with his life experiences.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vietnamese-with-kenneth-nguyen/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

JASON NGUYEN is a director, writer, and producer based in Los Angeles, CA with over 10 years experience in scripted, unscripted and branded content. He is a director of several original sketches and digital series that have amassed millions of views.Jason is currently the Creative Director @ Will Smith’s Westbrook Media. He heads up some of Westbrook’s viral digital content for a variety of high- profile celebrity clients and brands.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vietnamese-with-kenneth-nguyen/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Cat Ly is a singer and actor. Her work in film includes Owl and the Sparrow, Journey From the Fall, and House Rules.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vietnamese-with-kenneth-nguyen/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Elizabeth Nguyen, MD was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. Her parents were refugees from Vietnam who arrived in Honolulu in 1975 at the end of the Vietnam War. She received her BA from Stanford University in Human Biology, her MD from Northwestern University, and her Psychiatry Residency and Child Psychiatry Fellowship training at UC Davis. She started her career in community mental health, with specific interests in cross-cultural psychiatry, the intersection of spirituality and mental health, and the healing power of water and the natural world. She is now in private practice in Davis, CA. You can learn more about her psychiatry practice at www.multidimensionalpsychiatry.com and her work with water at www.waterkeeperscommunity.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