Nancy Luong on Opening Communication with Immigrant Parents

Nancy Luong is a successful Fortune 500 senior marketer, financial content creator, keynote speaker, university educator, and DEI advocate. Currently, she is a Digital Program Manager at Salesforce and the Leader in Residence at Cal State Long Beach, where she advises students on how to start their careers. A proud first-generation daughter of Vietnamese and Chinese immigrants, Nancy recently became a bestselling author after publishing the “How We Got Here Journal.” Key Takeaways:- How Nancy’s book helps immigrant parents tell their stories- Breaking generational cycles- Why women are rethinking their purpose- Nancy’s advice for college students entering the professional worldEpisode Timeline:1:30 Nancy won Miss Southern California. 2:30 Nancy's book, "How We Got Here"3:45 Are immigrant households reluctant to talk about the past?5:30 Why Nancy’s book is an excuse to have important conversations8:30 How the book helped Nancy understand her parents’ behaviors 11:15 Immigrant parents often have different attachment styles than their children.17:00 Nancy's recent presentation at the New York Public Library20:15 Common topics in Nancy's women's group22:00 Nancy's career advice for graduating students This episode’s guest:• Nancy Luong• Follow Nancy on LinkedIn and InstagramSubscribe and leave a 5-star review: https://pod.link/1496390646Contact Us!•             Join the conversation by leaving a comment!•             Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn!Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.