Viet Boss Babe

Mia Nguyen

a Vietlish podcast about culture, pop culture, life career and everything in between about being Vietlish

  1. #12 Wearing Traditions Everyday: Lili Lai on Modern Cultural Expression

    04/09/2025

    #12 Wearing Traditions Everyday: Lili Lai on Modern Cultural Expression

    In this episode of Viet Boss Babes, we sit down with Vietnamese-Chinese content creator Lili Lai (@softpastrybun) to explore how fashion, heritage, and storytelling intersect in her journey of modern cultural expression. Lili, born and raised in Montreal and currently living in Toronto, is known for her unique content that bridges traditional cultural arts with modern lifestyles. From wearing ao dai on the TTC to recreating ancient Chinese hairstyles from the Tang Dynasty, Lili is redefining what it means to embrace and preserve Asian traditions in everyday life. 03:09 Her viral content on Vietnamese and Chinese heritage 05:40 Connecting with Cultural Heritage 09:01 Event Collective and Community Building 14:43 Language loss, reclaiming identity, and honoring family roots 20:02 Audience Reactions to Cultural Content 23:15 Creating Community Events with Pamplepuss 25:35 Memorable Event Moments 29:07 Excitement for Traditions 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more stories from inspiring Vietnamese women around the world.   Follow Lili: https://www.instagram.com/softpastrybun/ https://www.instagram.com/pamplepusss/    Shoutout to local small businesses mentioned in our episode https://www.instagram.com/ateliersusu_/ https://www.instagram.com/growingtkaronto/  Follow Viet Boss Babes:  https://www.instagram.com/vietbossbabes/ https://www.youtube.com/@vietbossbabes     Keywords: Vietnamese Chinese content creator, preserving cultural identity, áo dài Toronto, Asian diaspora stories, cultural fashion, Tang dynasty hairstyles, Pamplepuss Toronto events, modern Asian identity, AAPI creatives, Viet Boss Babes podcast #VietnameseDiaspora #CulturalIdentity #AoDai #AsianHeritage #LunarNewYear #LiliLai #VietBossBabes #AAPI #Pamplepuss #ModernTraditions

    37 min
  2. #8 From Corporate to CEO: Nhi Nguyen’s Vietnam Fintech Journey

    12/11/2024

    #8 From Corporate to CEO: Nhi Nguyen’s Vietnam Fintech Journey

    In this episode of Viet Boss Babes, host Mia Nguyen reconnects with her high school friend, Nhi Nguyen, a trailblazing entrepreneur and the CEO & founder of MaiMoney. Nhi shares her inspiring entrepreneurship journey, leaving a stable corporate career in Australia to return to Vietnam at 25 and build a Vietnamese startup that’s transforming wealth management for everyday Vietnamese. Discover how she turned her passion for finance and technology into a platform that bridges the gap in Vietnam fintech while empowering a new generation of investors. 🎙️ What you’ll learn in this episode: - How Nhi’s early influences and family inspired her entrepreneurial spirit. - The challenges and triumphs of transitioning from corporate to CEO. - Insightful startup tips on validating ideas and navigating the Vietnam startup ecosystem. - How to adapt to cultural differences and understand consumer behavior in life in Vietnam. - Practical advice for female entrepreneurs and aspiring Vietnamese women leaders. If you’re curious about quitting corporate for a startup, tackling startup challenges, or exploring Vietnam business trends, this episode is packed with advice for entrepreneurs and inspiring business stories. Don’t miss this chance to gain insights into financial literacy, democratizing wealth, and building an entrepreneurial mindset. 💡 🔗 Connect with Nhi Nguyen: 🌐 MaiMoney: maimoney.com 📸 Instagram: @MaiMoneyVN

    24 min

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