by Jenn | Sep 21, 2020 | Podcast
Literary agent Jen Chen Tran and editor Jenny Chen talk about the different sides of book publishing. We discuss how to get started in the publishing industry, what they look for in books, and how to get better representation at every step of the publishing process....
by Jenn | Sep 14, 2020 | Client Management, Money Management, Podcast
In this mini episode, I finish a project 7 months late and talk about why project delays can be so stressful and at least one thing you can do about it. Powered by RedCircle
by Jenn | Sep 7, 2020 | Podcast
Steph Wu never described herself as a creative or a writer when she was growing up, but she is now an experienced and accomplished journalist and novelist. Steph is the Articles Director at Conde Nast Traveler and the co-founder of Mochi Magazine, an online...
by Jenn | Aug 31, 2020 | Client Management, Podcast
In this mini episode, I talk about a haircut gone…slightly wrong, and what to do when faced with a project you might not be fully qualified for (or excited about). To ask a question, you can send a text or leave a voicemail at 614-585-2289. Powered by...
by Jenn | Aug 24, 2020 | Podcast
I’m pleased to welcome Cynthia Pong back to Chief Executive Auntie. Cynthia is a feminist career strategist and now self-published author. Tune in for her career advice during COVID-19, an inside peek at writing and self-publishing her book, and a very special...
by Jenn | Apr 27, 2020 | Podcast
Episode Recap: Joanne and I talked about: The existential dread we’re all feeling right now (1:19)The questions she asked before leaving her full-time job (6:15)How she got started in writing (15:20)Her book, Game Changer (18:25)How she writes diverse stories without...
by Jenn | Apr 6, 2020 | Podcast
Episode Recap: Dr. Lam and I talked about A day in the life of a retinal surgeon (1:27)How he finds time to write with a full-time job and four kids (6:13)His process for writing historical novels (8:17)How a history major became an eye surgeon (15:08)Why doctors...
by Jenn | Mar 30, 2020 | Podcast
Episode Recap: Maddy and I talked about How to explain to traditional Asian parents that you write about vaginas all day (3:13)Maintaining personal boundaries when writing publicly about sexual health (4:58)A typical day for a digital content creator (9:12)The power...
by Jenn | Mar 23, 2020 | Podcast
Episode Recap: Virginia and I talked about How her blogging career started (1:48)How she homeschools four children in Mandarin (5:45)Her social media management work and partnership with Sagebooks (13:35)The importance of a supportive partner (26:27)Managing multiple...
by Jenn | Mar 10, 2020 | Podcast
Episode Recap: I got to speak with Dr. Anna Huang, PhD, Dr. Martin Hsia, PsyD, and Dr. Joseph Lee, MD about the everyday reality of being a mental health care provider. We debated what the best kind of doctor is, and discussed some of the challenges and rewards of...
by Jenn | Feb 10, 2020 | Podcast
Episode Recap: Cynthia and I talked about Her customized approach to career coaching (2:20)What to do when you’re overworked and underpaid (6:25)The problem with “Charge your worth” (8:33)Cynthia’s foundational coaching program (12:00)Some of the biggest challenges...
by Jenn | Feb 3, 2020 | Podcast
Episode Recap: Thien-Kim and I talked about The work from home mom lifeDoing whatever you want by pissing off your Asian parents so badly they don’t care about anything else you doHow Bawdy Bookworms got startedTalking to kids (and maybe your parents?) about sexThe...
