Mosaic Minds | Women in Leadership

My Holland

Leadership isn’t one-size-fits-all—it’s a mosaic! Join My Holland, your French-Aussie-Vietnamese host, as we explore vibrant stories of remarkable women leading in Vietnam. Discover how their multicultural backgrounds shape unique leadership styles, reflecting the complexity of a ‘global citizen’ with a diverse ‘cultural home.’ Embrace the power of identity in a world full of labels. Subscribe now for inspiring stories, lighthearted moments, and fresh perspectives on leadership!

  1. 3d ago

    Fulfilled Careers, AI Coaching & The Power of Letting Go | Mosaic Minds Podcast Ep. 26

    Mosaic Minds Podcast Episode 26 | Guest: Lan Doan | Founder, AslaWhat does it take to build a career that feels not just successful, but fulfilled? In this episode, host My Holland sits down with Lan Doan, a Harvard MBA, former Boston Consulting Group consultant, and founder of Asla, a platform blending AI and human coaching to help people build meaningful careers. After eight years in top-tier consulting and three years as CEO of a tech startup that grew to 3 million users and 120 employees, Lan is now focused on her most personal mission yet: making quality career coaching accessible to everyone, not just those at the executive level or with the means to afford it. Together, we explore: • Being the only Vietnamese citizen student in her Harvard MBA cohort and what it meant to carry her country's story into a global classroom • Navigating the bamboo ceiling in the US and Southeast Asia, and why human connection across difference is the most durable response • The leadership lesson that changed everything: learning to separate scope of ownership from scope of impact, and giving herself permission to let go • How her first startup, built from scratch to 3 million users, led her to her deeper calling in people development and mindset transformation • What Asla is building and why she believes AI coaching and human coaching serve fundamentally different, equally necessary roles • Her message to young Vietnamese women: you do not need permission to want what you want • The mosaic mindset practice she swears by: leaning into discomfort with curiosity, because what makes you uncomfortable usually says something about you 📩 Know a woman leader in Vietnam who would like to join this podcast? Contact My at: 📧 Email: my@equestasia.com.au 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/myholland/ 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱: 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 Leadership isn't a one-size-fits-all canvas. It's a mosaic! Join My Holland, your French Aussie Vietnamese host, as she uncovers the layered lives of leaders who think differently, lead deeply, and live fully. 🌐 Website: https://www.equestasia.com.au 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/equestasia ▶️ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@equestasia/podcasts 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/42rgfiUBtVe7Gdun0oWcHA 🎧 Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3O1mn6E Join our VK Nữ community of overseas Vietnamese 🇻🇳 women: https://vietkieunu.org/ Mosaic Minds Podcast – Initiative for Women by EQuest Asia ✨ Music: Anthony Holland | Researcher: My-Lan Holland | Editor: Cam Tuong 📍 About Our Guest: Lan Doan is the founder of Asla (www.asla.ai), a platform making fulfilled careers possible for everyone through a powerful blend of AI and human coaching. She brings over eight years of experience in top-tier consulting and three years as CEO of a tech business she built from scratch to 3 million users and 120 employees. A Harvard MBA graduate, Lan is also a founding member and board advisor for Teaching for Vietnam, and has worked across geographies and industries with a consistent focus on talent development, mindset transformation, and building cultures where people can thrive. 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/landoan/ 🌐 Website: www.asla.ai

    Fulfilled Careers, AI Coaching & The Power of Letting Go | Mosaic Minds Podcast Ep. 26
  2. Aug 20

    From Success to Purpose: Mai Doan on Identity, Healing & Conservation | Mosaic Minds Podcast Ep. 25

    What happens when a life built around success suddenly asks you to stop and rethink what truly matters? Mai Doan grew up in a loving, privileged family in Ho Chi Minh City, became a high-achieving “good girl,” and built a promising career in finance and private equity. But moving between Vietnam, the US, and France challenged her sense of identity and taught her that she could always start again. Later, a serious illness became another turning point. During a period of healing in the forests of Dalat, Mai rediscovered her connection with nature and made a powerful promise: to use her voice and talents to speak for nature and for those who cannot speak for themselves. Today, as a conservation leader in Vietnam, Mai works to protect endangered species, restore ecosystems, and inspire more women to step into conservation leadership. From the homecoming of the Vietnam pheasant to stories of pangolins and red-shanked doucs, her work is deeply rooted in one belief: conservation is not just about protecting nature but it is about protecting our shared future. In this episode, we explore identity, healing, adaptive leadership, women in conservation, and what it means to find the pieces of ourselves across different places and experiences.Her story reminds us that sometimes, the path that looks like a detour can lead us closer to our true purpose. 🌿 If you've ever questioned your identity, career, or purpose, this conversation will leave you inspired to trust the unexpected. 🔔 Subscribe to Mosaic Minds for more conversations on leadership, identity, resilience, and cultural intelligence. ____ Know a woman leader in Vietnam who would like to join this podcast?Contact My at: 📧 Email: my@equestasia.com.au LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/myholland/ ____ 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱: 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 Leadership isn't a one-size-fits-all canvas. It's a mosaic! Join My Holland, your French Aussie Vietnamese host, as she uncovers the layered lives of leaders who think differently, lead deeply, and live fully. 🌐 Website: https://www.equestasia.com.au 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/equestasia/ ▶️ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@equestasia🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/42rgfiUBtVe7Gdun0oWcHA🎧 Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mosaic-minds-women-in-leadership/id1778954432 Join our VK Nữ community of overseas Vietnamese 🇻🇳 women: https://vietkieunu.org/ ___ Mosaic Minds Podcast - Initiative for Women by EQuest Asia ✨ Music: Anthony Holland | Researcher: My-Lan Holland | Editor: Cam Tuong

    From Success to Purpose: Mai Doan on Identity, Healing & Conservation | Mosaic Minds Podcast Ep. 25
  3. Aug 6

    From Refugee to Changemaker: Dung Tran's Journey of Identity & Purpose | Mosaic Minds Podcast Ep. 24

    What happens when your story is told by everyone but you? In this episode of Mosaic Mind, Dung Tran, Co-founder & CEO of Our Race, shares her journey from a Vietnamese refugee to becoming a leading advocate for ethical storytelling in Australia. We explore how racism shaped her identity, why storytelling can either empower or exploit, and how her Transformational Ethical Storytelling (TEST) Framework helps shift power back to the people who own their stories. This conversation is about identity, belonging, courage, and the responsibility we all share when telling someone else's story. 🎙️ In this episode: • Growing up as a Vietnamese refugee in Australia • Turning pain into purpose • The difference between a story holder and a storyteller • Why consent, care, and integrity matter in storytelling • Building a future where stories create connection instead of harm If this conversation resonates with you, don't forget to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who believes stories have the power to change the world. If you've ever questioned your identity, career, or purpose, this conversation will leave you inspired to trust the unexpected.🔔 Subscribe to Mosaic Minds for more conversations on leadership, identity, resilience, and cultural intelligence. ____ Know a woman leader in Vietnam who would like to join this podcast? Contact My at: 📧 Email: my@equestasia.com.au LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/myholland/ ____ 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱: 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 Leadership isn't a one-size-fits-all canvas. It's a mosaic! Join My Holland, your French Aussie Vietnamese host, as she uncovers the layered lives of leaders who think differently, lead deeply, and live fully. 🌐 Website: https://www.equestasia.com.au 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/equestasia ▶️ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUS3fWgt0zO9VNOxh4YAMNg 🎧 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mosaic-minds-women-in-leadership/id1778954432 Join our VK Nữ community of overseas Vietnamese 🇻🇳 women: https://vietkieunu.org/ ___ Mosaic Minds Podcast - Initiative for Women by EQuest Asia ✨ Music: Anthony Holland | Researcher: My-Lan Holland | Editor: Cam Tuong

    From Refugee to Changemaker: Dung Tran's Journey of Identity & Purpose | Mosaic Minds Podcast Ep. 24
  4. Jul 23

    From corporate success to purpose: Khanh Linh's unexpected journey | Mosaic Minds Podcast Ep. 23

    🍫 About Our Guest: Khanh Linh is a French entrepreneur of Vietnamese heritage, former McKinsey consultant, and co-founder of The Cocoa Project in Vietnam. After years in consulting and the consumer goods industry, she followed an unexpected opportunity that led her to build a mission far beyond chocolate - creating a chocolate culture rooted in Vietnam's people, nature, and identity. In this episode, Khanh Linh shares her journey of navigating two cultures, embracing serendipity, letting go of an identity she had built for years, and discovering a new sense of purpose. From chance encounters that changed her career to starting a podcast about people protecting forests, her story is a reminder that sometimes the most meaningful paths are the ones we never planned.If you've ever questioned your identity, career, or purpose, this conversation will leave you inspired to trust the unexpected. 🔔 Subscribe to Mosaic Minds for more conversations on leadership, identity, resilience, and cultural intelligence. ____ Know a woman leader in Vietnam who would like to join this podcast?Contact My at: 📧 Email: my@equestasia.com.au LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/myholland/ ____ 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱: 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 Leadership isn't a one-size-fits-all canvas. I t's a mosaic! Join My Holland, your French Aussie Vietnamese host, as she uncovers the layered lives of leaders who think differently, lead deeply, and live fully. 🌐 Website: https://www.equestasia.com.au 🔗 LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/equestasia▶️ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUS3fWgt0zO9VNOxh4YAMNg🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/42rgfiUBtVe7Gdun0oWcHA🎧 Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mosaic-minds-women-in-leadership/id1778954432 Join our VK Nữ community of overseas Vietnamese 🇻🇳 women: https://vietkieunu.org/ ___ Mosaic Minds Podcast - Initiative for Women by EQuest Asia ✨ Music: Anthony Holland | Researcher: My-Lan Holland | Editor: Cam Tuong

    From corporate success to purpose: Khanh Linh's unexpected journey | Mosaic Minds Podcast Ep. 23
  5. 12/11/2025

    Between Two Worlds: Solène Martel on Identity, Healing & Coming Home | Mosaic Minds Podcast Ep. 21

    Mosaic Minds Podcast — Episode 21 Guest: Solène Martel | Sales & Marketing What does it mean to belong to two worlds and to rebuild yourself when life breaks you open? In this deeply moving conversation, Mosaic Minds host My Holland sits down with Solène Martel, a Vietnamese-born, French-raised woman whose journey spans cultures, identities, and a profound return to her roots. Adopted at four months old and raised in the quiet countryside of Normandy, Solène grew up knowing love, but also feeling the unspoken gap of a story she couldn’t yet name. Her life carried her across continents: Turkey, the Dominican Republic, Australia, Southeast Asia… until a life-threatening illness forced her inward, demanding that she confront the silence she had carried since childhood. In 2024, Solène returned to Vietnam. What she thought would be a visit became a turning point—a search for her birth mother, a reckoning with identity, and a moment of recognition that went far beyond words. In this episode, Solène opens up about: 🌿 Growing up Asian in rural France 🌿 The quiet ache of belonging and cultural hybridity 🌿 Her survival through a rare illness and the spiritual awakening it triggered 🌿 The emotional journey of finding her birth mother 🌿 Why she refuses to live with a victim mindset 🌿 Her vision to support other adoptees through storytelling 🔔 Subscribe to Mosaic Minds for more episodes on leadership, resilience, and cultural intelligence. ____ 📩 Know a woman leader in Vietnam who would like to join this podcast? Contact My at: 📧 Email: my@equestasia.com.au 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/myholland/ ____ 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱: 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 Leadership isn't a one-size-fits-all canvas. It's a mosaic! Join My Holland, your French Aussie Vietnamese host, as she uncovers the layered lives of leaders who think differently, lead deeply, and live fully. 🌐 Website: https://www.equestasia.com.au 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/equestasia ▶️ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@equestasia/podcasts 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/42rgfiUBtVe7Gdun0oWcHA 🎧 Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3O1mn6E Join our VK Nữ community of overseas Vietnamese 🇻🇳 women: https://vietkieunu.org/ ____ Mosaic Minds Podcast - Initiative for Women by EQuest Asia ✨ Music: Anthony Holland | Researcher: My-Lan Holland | Editor: Cam Tuong ____ 📍 About Our Guest: Solène Martel Solène Martel was born in Vietnam and adopted into a French family in Normandy, where her journey of identity, belonging, and resilience quietly began. After years of traveling, navigating a life-altering illness, and reconnecting with her roots, Solène now lives in Ho Chi Minh City and works in Sales & Marketing. Her story bridges cultures, healing, and the courage to face one’s origins with openness and grace. Connect with Solène: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sol%C3%A8ne-xu%C3%A2n-martel-765636162/

    Between Two Worlds: Solène Martel on Identity, Healing & Coming Home | Mosaic Minds Podcast Ep. 21
  6. 11/27/2025

    Mindfulness, Identity & Healing - A Vietnamese Perspective | Mosaic Minds Podcast Ep. 20

    Mosaic Minds Podcast — Episode 20 Guest: Quyền Ngọc Khánh | Consultant, CoRE Community Vietnam What happens when a career stops following logic… and starts following the heart? In this episode, host My Holland sits down with Quyền Ngọc Khánh, whose journey took her from managing tech projects to shaping mental well-being for Vietnamese communities. Now pursuing a Master of Science in Psychology & Neuroscience at King’s College London, Khánh blends science, compassion, and cultural identity into a fresh perspective on mental health. Together, we explore: • Why young Vietnamese are quietly struggling • Self-compassion and the courage to accept our “soft parts” • Mindfulness beyond meditation — presence in everyday life • How collectivist culture shapes our emotional health • Her work with CoRE Community Vietnam and grassroots mental well-being • What loneliness looks like in the age of social media & AI • A heartfelt message for anyone feeling lost or pressured Khánh reminds us that growth isn’t always upward — sometimes it’s inward. Key Moments 00:00 – Intro 00:17 – Khánh’s journey from tech to mental well-being 02:31 – The trigger behind her career transition 03:46 – Studying psychology & neuroscience at King’s College 06:50 – Learning self-compassion & embracing sensitivity 10:22 – Leadership through acceptance 12:32 – Inside CoRE Community Vietnam 15:05 – How Vietnam’s cultural values shape mental well-being 19:24 – Loneliness, social media & AI 22:19 – What young people really need 23:55 – What mindfulness means to her 30:59 – A message for young Vietnamese 33:26 – A letter to her younger self 35:39 – Her final wisdom for a “mosaic mind” 📩 Know a woman leader in Vietnam who would like to join this podcast? Contact My at: 📧 Email: my@equestasia.com.au 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/myholland/ 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱: 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 Leadership isn't a one-size-fits-all canvas. It's a mosaic! Join My Holland, your French Aussie Vietnamese host, as she uncovers the layered lives of leaders who think differently, lead deeply, and live fully. 🌐 Website: https://www.equestasia.com.au 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/equestasia ▶️ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@equestasia/podcasts 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/42rgfiUBtVe7Gdun0oWcHA 🎧 Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3O1mn6E Join our VK Nữ community of overseas Vietnamese 🇻🇳 women: https://vietkieunu.org/ Mosaic Minds Podcast - Initiative for Women by EQuest Asia ✨ Music: Anthony Holland | Researcher: My-Lan Holland | Editor: Cam Tuong 📍 About Our Guest: Quyền Ngọc Khánh Quyền Ngọc Khánh is a mental well-being advocate whose journey shifted from tech into psychology. She is currently pursuing a Master’s in Psychology & Neuroscience at King’s College London and consulting for CoRE Community Vietnam, supporting community-based mental health initiatives. Thoughtful and grounded, Khánh brings a compassionate lens to topics like self-compassion, mindfulness, and the emotional landscape of Vietnamese communities. Connect with Khánh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/qnkhanh/

    Mindfulness, Identity & Healing - A Vietnamese Perspective | Mosaic Minds Podcast Ep. 20
  7. 11/13/2025

    Mosaic Minds EP19: Adele Doan - Building Influence Through Radical Authenticity

    We often assume that to speak with authority on global topics like career and leadership, you need international credentials. But what if the deepest insights come from staying rooted while thinking beyond borders? In this episode, meet Adele Doan - creator, storyteller, and one of Vietnam's most powerful voices online. Without ever studying overseas, Adele has built a platform reaching 80,000+ LinkedIn followers, grounded in radical authenticity and a bold reimagining of Vietnamese leadership. In This Conversation, We Explore: • How being yourself became Adele's secret to sustainable influence • The three pillars of persuasion: authenticity, detailed logic, and good intentions • Why younger generations care more about "the why" than just the paycheck • Transitioning from Ho Chi Minh City's hustle to digital nomad life • The neuroscience of dopamine and maintaining creative energy • Why kindness is the glue that holds everything together • Adele's next mission: helping Vietnamese professionals find meaningful work through LinkedIn Key Takeaway: You can't fake authenticity for five years. Real influence comes from honest sharing, not going viral. From running a tiny Japanese ceramic shop to becoming a sought-after speaker at 100+ events, Adele's journey proves that leadership isn't about credentials. It's about consistency, vulnerability, and staying true to your voice. 📬 Know a Woman Leader in Vietnam? Contact My at: 📧 Email: my@equestasia.com.au 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/myholland/ 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱: 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 Leadership isn't a one-size-fits-all canvas. It's a mosaic! Join My Holland, your French Aussie Vietnamese host, as we explore how culture, identity, and lived experiences shape authentic leadership. 🌐 Website: https://www.equestasia.com.au 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/equestasia ▶️ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@equestasia/podcasts 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/42rgfiUBtVe7Gdun0oWcHA 🎧 Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3O1mn6E Join our VK Nữ community of overseas Vietnamese 🇻🇳 women: vietkieunu.org Mosaic Minds Podcast - Initiative for Women by EQuest Asia ✨ Music: Anthony Holland | Researcher: My-Lan Holland | Editor: Cam Tuong 📍 About Adele Doan: Adele Doan is the founder of LinkedIn Blue Ocean Community and co-author of "Người Trong Muôn Nghề" published by Spiderum. A TEDx speaker and guest at Asian Hustle Network, she has shared her insights at over 100 events and hosted 50+ webinars on LinkedIn strategy and career development. What sets Adele apart is her journey from running a small Japanese ceramic shop in Saigon to building a platform of 80,000+ LinkedIn followers through radical authenticity - proving that influence comes not from manufactured personas, but from sharing your real story. » Connect with Adele: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adeledoan/

    Mosaic Minds EP19: Adele Doan - Building Influence Through Radical Authenticity

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Leadership isn’t one-size-fits-all—it’s a mosaic! Join My Holland, your French-Aussie-Vietnamese host, as we explore vibrant stories of remarkable women leading in Vietnam. Discover how their multicultural backgrounds shape unique leadership styles, reflecting the complexity of a ‘global citizen’ with a diverse ‘cultural home.’ Embrace the power of identity in a world full of labels. Subscribe now for inspiring stories, lighthearted moments, and fresh perspectives on leadership!