Level: Asian

Jen Trinh - 7+ Years Travelling the World & Dealing with the Guilt of Parental Expectations | Ep.19

October 02, 2022 Level: Asian Podcast Episode 19
Level: Asian
Jen Trinh - 7+ Years Travelling the World & Dealing with the Guilt of Parental Expectations | Ep.19
Show Notes

We’re joined by Jen Trinh, an ex-pat living and teaching in Bangkok. Jen grew up in South West Sydney she has spent the last decade teaching abroad, travelling and making connections with people from all over the world. 

In this episode, we talk to Jen about the concept of being a ‘Third Culture Kid’ and why she feels more aligned with her identity in Asia. We also unpack the parental expectations she’s grown up with, especially with being the eldest Asian daughter, the example she wants to set for her siblings and how Jen was able to break away from societal norms to focus on herself.

Links:
https://www.jenlalaluna.com/
https://www.instagram.com/jenlalaluna/