Episodes
Published 07/02/21
About a month ago (end of May 2021) I decided to go vegan- over night- after seeing 2 documentaries on netflix. In this episode, I share my "why", and I hope you take the time to listen to this one :)
Published 07/02/21
Leaving my full time job, and the safety of a steady income to follow my curiosity was both a hard, and an easy decision. It was a hard decision for the obvious reason; economic safety. But,  there were 4 driving "forces" that made my decision somewhat...
Published 10/27/20
In this episode, I share some life lessons and personal experiences when it comes to body image, career, and the importance of paying attention to your feelings.
Published 10/12/20
In this episode, my husband, Chuma, shares his version of the birth story (episode 17), and opens up about his feelings when I moved to Dublin in 2011. He also shares thoughts on the salary disprepancy between him and I,  and he talks about the...
Published 10/01/20
The titles speaks for itself :) 
Published 09/25/20
In this episode, I share the reason for why I left my safe and well-paid full-time job at LEGO, without another job waiting for me. I also share one of the many businesses (yes, there have been a few...:)) I attempted to launch, while working for LEGO.
Published 09/18/20
In this episode,  I talk about how I spent my 7,5 months of maternity leave, explain why I think mothers in the US are treated worse than a dog, and share my biggest regret while working for LEGO.If you're too impatient, and just wanna know what my...
Published 09/04/20
In this episode, I share my #birth story, which involves #postpartum depression, a feeling of being neglected, and looking like a #zombie due to ruptured blood vessels from holding my breath while pushing like crazy...
Published 08/28/20
Hi everyone!In this episode, I talk about what I struggled with during the first couple of years at LEGO, which almost led me to quit my job. And, I share the lesson we can all learn from the hermit crab :) 
Published 08/24/20
10-30% of pregnancies end in miscarriage. Yet, it's a topic that we don't really talk about. When I went through it, it was sad, and traumatic. I didn't know what to expect, and how to prepare for it...and,  I was poorly informed by my doctor. So, let's...
Published 08/13/20
In this episode, I share 2 stories that - in the grand scheme of things- may seem insignificant. However, they have greatly affected me as a business woman. Sometimes, especially if you're a woman, you can be unsure if you've been discriminated...
Published 08/07/20
Hello!In this episode, I share the experience of moving back home from Singapore, to Norway. And, how it was to move back in with my parents...YES- at the age of 28, I had to live with my parents after having spent 4 years abroad working for Google....
Published 07/31/20
Hola!The title pretty much says it all =) In this episode, I talk about my experience in transitioning from google to LEGO. FYI: If you're wondering about what my daughter is singing in the beginning of the episode, I can reveal that she's actually...
Published 07/25/20
Ever wondered what a key account manager makes while working for LEGO? If yes, then this is the episode for you :)In this episode, I talk about the interview process with LEGO, and openly share the salary negotiation process, as well as the final offer...
Published 07/17/20
In this episode, I go through the reasons for why Chuma and I decided to pack up our stuff and move back home to Oslo, Norway. I also share the story of how Chuma proposed :)Warning! This is a bit of a lovey-dovey episode, because I share some thoughts...
Published 07/10/20
The title says it all :) In this episode, I talk about my experience with pig intestine, and birds nest soup, and also share the time I got food poisoning by eating old "Bánh bèo".Also, as promised, here is a link to Americans, from the American embassy...
Published 07/03/20
In this episode, I talk about how life in Singapore was like when my- then boyfriend (now husband)  -Chuma finally moved over. I also talk about why some of the clients I worked with perceived me/my way of speaking Vietnamese as "cute", and how I...
Published 06/26/20
In this episode I talk about how Chuma- my then boyfriend, and now husband- got a job in Singapore, my hanger (hunger + anger), and why my colleagues were laughing at my expense.
Published 06/19/20
In this episode, I'll share what I actually did while working for Google in Singapore, my weird encounters with Vietnamese passport control officers, and why I own too many wrap-dresses...
Published 06/12/20
In this episode I talk about my move from #Dublin to #Singapore. I also reveal what I earned during the first year in Singapore, and share my experience of befriending someone I thiiink was/is trafficking drugs, as well as my general thoughts on...
Published 06/05/20
Skip 2 minutes into the episode if you're impatient :)Living in Singapore was an A-ha moment for me. In this episode, I talk about privilege. AND, you get a soundbite of what it sounds like when I yell at my daughter in Vietnamese.
Published 05/29/20
In this episode, I go into details and share what I actually did at Google. Skip passed the first 9 minutes if you're NOT interested in hearing what goes on "behind the scenes" before a Google-ad is posted online =)14min into the episode, I talk about...
Published 05/22/20
In this episode, I basically spend 80% of the time talking about the food at Google...=)
Published 05/15/20