Innovate Me
Innovate Me
Miranda Meng
Discover life stories of first-generation individuals. From these change makers, legacy breakers, authentic living beings, and innovators (or you call them rebels), we learn how they picture vision for themselves, become who they are today, and what the impact is.Podcast host Coach Miranda Meng invites the first-gens to share how they stand up for themselves and realize visions even when they are “different”. Together, we will have conversations that help us pick up the calls, make decisions with awareness, and become who we want to be while enjoying the lives we create. (First-generation individuals include but are not limited with first-generation immigrants, college grads, entrepreneurs, LGBTQ, the first people converting their religions)
【feat. 職感】台灣女孩獨闖法國職場,拿到當地人也難搶的工作機會!在法國學習法文、學習吵架
一定要語言能力超好才能去國外工作嗎?如何找到工作機會,而去法國工作有什麼要注意的地方?當地朋友說「我們法國人都找不到工作,你不用試了啦!」你會怎麼做呢?原來我們都可以有方法繼續前進原來我們都有能力爭取我們想要的職涯法文不夠好,可以去沒有歐洲相關護照,可以去身邊重要他人要你在舒適區,可以去沒有人說很簡單但想做就可以支持自己、利用資源,走到自己的理想面前#在法國工作 #法國職場 #交換學生 #出國工作 #找資源 #心態 #為自己發聲也可至YouTube收看完整訪談:https://youtu.be/EHj4mO2CYgg00:00-02:47 從交換學生到在法國打工02:48-03:45 打工的特別經驗03:46-09:08 從打工到正職:原來不用設限自己09:09-14:52 支持自己堅持下去的方法14:53-18:57 在法國如何找到工作?18:58-23:38 在法國職場的觀察23:39-26:21 在法國被欺負的例子26:22-32:07 法國給工作者的養分32:08-34:19 給去法國工作的人的小提醒職感將訪問在不同國家工作的人、在不同職能當中轉職的人、在大家眼中「艱難築夢」的人,從訪談裡裡學習到他們是怎麼做決定、走到現在的位置,借鏡他們的故事,幫助我們自己打造自己想要的職涯。Instagram: _micareerhttps://www.instagram.com/_micareer/Facebook Page: 職感https://www.facebook.com/%E8%81%B7%E6%84%9F-100810762705528
Jul 15, 2023
34 min
Being Different can be a Nightmare, but I Choose to be Kind and Authentic. A Journey for a Daughter of Immigrants and the First One Coming out w/Annabella Da Encarnacao
Pride month is here. Would you create a “pride life”? Honoring LGBTQ, honoring love, honoring mutual understanding and being true to oneself is not limited in one month. Would you choose to stay true to yourself even when it means you would be different from many people?Annabella is a CMO (Chief Marketing Officer) who started her coaching business to support people to be authentic. Looking back, she finds being different to be very helpful for her work and her life now. However, when little Annabella did not feel “fully-French”, when she pushed down all her feelings, when she felt her identity was wrong, and when some family members  and friends could not embrace the “real you,” it was no fun.And yet, she is now a proud gay. Someone in college opened a door for her. She does the same to many others. Annabella told everyone who once felt you are different from others “You are not alone. Be kind to others and yourself.”Here us discuss:[02 '15] You may not notice you are breaking the box at the moment [03 '37] Growing up as a person who does not always look like “fully French” in France[06 '33] Thinking about “who are you” when you noticed your differences[10 '09] What may happen to someone who has no one to relate to? [15 '03] How to become the one staying true to ourselves? (An act of kindness can open a door)[19 '52] The best relationship you can have is with yourself[22 '04] How to confess in the workplace?[26 '22] Embrace yourself. You are not alone.To know more about Miranda's work:https://mirandameng.com/
Jun 23, 2023
33 min
【feat. 職感】職籃團隊不斷超越自己 就算走到需要硬轉彎的職涯瓶頸,我也準備好了, Part 2 of 2
我們都看過體壇有人突然受傷,被醫生宣告再也不能從事高強度運動;我們也看過不只是在體育界的人,創造一個高峰後,因為種種原因漸漸下滑,再也起不來,但也不知該如何是好。不管是不是體育界的人,在職涯裡,如何面對改變,或是當我們看到令人羨慕的工作時,我們會怎麼做?謝謝PLG職籃三連霸臺北富邦隊,體能教練軒哥,大方分享自己的觀察和心得。自己從體育班到個人競技比賽選手,到現在服務於注重團隊合作和策略的職業籃球,從個人的競賽裡到現在支持每一位球員的發展,這些轉換和學習,不管是不是在體育界的我們,都能學習。祝福每一位正在走自己的路的人,都一步一步走出自己要的樣子。很挑戰,但我們一起走也可至YouTube收看完整訪談:https://youtu.be/wQOtpCzbdp4職感將訪問在不同國家工作的人、在不同職能當中轉職的人、在大家眼中「艱難築夢」的人,從訪談裡裡學習到他們是怎麼做決定、走到現在的位置,借鏡他們的故事,幫助我們自己打造自己想要的職涯。我們聊到:00:00-02:28 貼身觀察勇士隊野獸,前輩的身教02:29-04:09 職涯停損點04:10-09:38 職涯理想和行動09:39-12:04 大家都可以從體育界學習良多12:05-16:36 體育人要不要出國?要不要回國?16:37-19:44 有看到你羨慕的工作,就去做做看吧19:45-22:28 回國後,你怎麼想下一步?22:29-25:18 體育教練除了教動作,還有教什麼?25:19-26:28 祝福,很挑戰的目標,我們一起達成26:29-29:24 軒哥推薦
Jun 19, 2023
32 min
From a 9-5 Job to a Career You Dare Not to Think about in an Asian Culture Family w/ Suzie
Are you doing a 9-5 job that turns your life into grayscale? Yes, you earn the money you want. Yes, you learn something. Yes, you have a stable life. However, you don’t feel the energy. Would you like to make some changes?Suzie said yes. Suzie is the first one in her family choosing a career in entertainment industry. She made the move during the pandemic. She moved to different places and finally ended up in Los Angeles. In addition, she became a voice actor, a job her family could not understand. Meanwhile, growing up in a family with Asian culture pressured her to listen to her parents and pick the safe track. How did she deal with that?Hear us discuss[01’32] A typical family conversation when you say you are going to do something "unstable"[06'41] How to go through the transition from a conventional 9-5 path to where you want to go[13'39] How to take care of oneself in the transition[16’43] Nothing is weird; Everything is valid[19’13] Suggestions for people considering to take a leap[27’13] 6 How to support our loved ones building their ideal career[34’37] The impact from you standing up for yourself [37’55] The Next stepTo know more about Miranda's work:https://mirandameng.com/
Jun 4, 2023
37 min
【feat.職感】不是體育人也要上的一對一健身課,像運動員達到職涯目標, Part 1 of 2
跟運動員學習運動精神,儘管沒有保證的結果,如何堅持每一步(築夢步驟),又如何跟「失敗」建立一個能幫助我們的關係。而身為體育人,怎麼面對大環境甚至身邊的人的不完全支持?阿鄭、軒哥,臺灣職籃富邦對體能教練,從求學時期,就不斷嘗試和評估自己在體育界各種職涯的可能,從競技型運動選手、不同運動項目的老師、到中國工作又返台工作,到現在支持易整個球隊創造傳奇,熱情未被磨滅,一直在探索不同可能的他,是怎麼一直快速整理自己,不忘初心,逐步實踐自己腦中的畫面?職感訪問在不同國家工作的人、在不同職能當中轉職的人、在大家眼中「艱難築夢」的人,從訪談裡裡學習到他們是怎麼做決定、走到現在的位置,借鏡他們的故事,幫助我們自己打造自己想要的職涯。也可至YouTube收看採訪:https://youtu.be/k6kisDNXpXk00:00-01:39 開頭01:39-02:06 職涯上累積的10年,初心?!02:07-02:51 運動員問:「去訓練,要準備什麼?」02:52-06:01 如何堅持每一步,儘管沒有保證的結果?(築夢步驟)06:02-07:00 想到自己可能失敗,你會得到...07:01-07:31 (面對目標和渴望)就做吧!07:32-08:37 面對失敗08:38-11:12 體育人怎麼面對大環境甚至身邊的人沒那麼支持?11:14-14:16 一路走到大學念體育,開始探索體育職涯14:17-19:44 體育人希望身邊的人怎麼表達支持?19:45-26:12 年輕運動員怎麼判斷目前合作教練是專注在下一場比賽還是我的職涯?26:13-28:46 突破環境
May 15, 2023
29 min
Make Our Thoughts a Reality Even When there is Fear w/Hoa Nguyen, Part 2 of 2
After you reach a point where everyone thinks you have everything, would you stop and enjoy it? I can sense that Hoa enjoys every moment to create another milestone and create more values to different people. It does not pressure her or activate the never ending competition. It is just her curiosity about "what’s else?" and the love she has for her community.We are happy to hear about your 30-day project and delighted to form a support group. Let’s make our thoughts come true together. Feel free to email us at “[email protected]” Hoa Nguyen is an Optometrist, a Real Estate Syndicator, a mom, and a support to help other women walk out of their comfort zone. Since she was very little, she makes decisions to have a life she wants and be able to support the loved ones. Hear us discuss:[01 '56] Keep momentum and don’t set a limit; overcome the fear of public speaking[16 '50] When the low time comes, how to overcome it[21 '33] Let yourself see your goals written on paper, visualize it, and realize it[23 '24] A 30-day project. Let your thoughts become a reality.[26 '47] Be true to yourself; methods to align your thoughts, values, and actions [29 '24] Teach resilience to your kids[31 '57] Strong beliefs To know more about Miranda's work:https://mirandameng.com/
Apr 29, 2023
37 min
From the one Who Carries Wounds to the one Who Heals Wounds; Enjoy Every Bit of Life w/Tanya Bashor
Have you ever felt guilty or not being deserved for what you have and where you are? Sometimes it is a mixed feeling to move on or focus on creating what you want. When your loved ones could not experience the same quality of life, we may feel we are the exiles. A sense of belonging is reduced and a sense of betrayal is increased. I am so amazed hearing Tanya said “It’s all worth it.” “I am willing to experience it again so I can support those women.” I could not imagine the darkness she went through: the decades of heartbreak and physical sickness, and not knowing when this will end. I am not sure how this commitment can be made. But I am encouraged to see the sunshine in the sky. The light has come. Tanya Bashor, a banker and a coach helping women who are influenced by narcissistic abuse relationships. She experienced a difficult time leaving family and dear friends in her home country. Then, a 22-year toxic relationship put her into panic attacks, uncontrollable asthma, and other illnesses that she could not understand. After overcoming these, she rebuilt her life. More than that, she helps other women to walk out from the shadow of trauma and embrace the light. Tanya is a first generation immigrant and also the first one in her family transferring her past experience into a profession and a business supporting others. Here us discuss:[01 '30] Be the only one in a foreign country; identity; self-doubts and knowing oneself more[04 '00] Feel betraying origin family and country while building a new identity[05 '46] Build a new life while “left” family and old friends behind[19 '19] How to stay in joy and feel we deserve what we create while looking at the loved ones not being able to enjoy the same[23 '50] Heal our own wounds and other people’s wounds[30 '24] Transferring past experience into a profession and a business supporting others[39 '37] Go for it!To know more about Miranda's work:https://mirandameng.com/
Apr 29, 2023
45 min
How to Create New Environments Paving You to the Place You Want to Be? w/Hoa Nguyen, Part 1 of 2
If I grew up in an environment where language barrier was high, finance pressure was rough, women tend not to be exposed to higher education, and yet my mother gave me unconditional love and trust, who would I be? Hoa Nguyen is an Optometrist, a Real Estate Syndicator, a mom, and a support to help other women to walk into the possibilities they have not imagine yet. Since Hoa was very little, she makes decisions to create a life she wants and more abilities to support her loved ones. She is a first-generation immigrant and doctoral degree owner. She is the one setting new norms and expanding possibilities of lives in her family and community.Hear us discuss:[01 '11] How to get a vision for oneself? (Journey from being a young immigrant to a doctor and an entrepreneur)[08 '27] Build a career of many demanding business while being a mom and a minority in the industries[09 '19] Secrets to get mentorship and supports from the established people in a new field[14 '23] Being a first-generation[15 '50] Being the one who breaks a undesired chain of a family[18 '16] The biggest support and role model (trust, love, faith from mom)[21 '22] The impact to the surroundings and next generation[24 '49] Tools and methods to stay resilientTo know more about Miranda's work:https://mirandameng.com/
Apr 24, 2023
31 min
Intro: About Innovate Me and the Podcast Host
Welcome to Innovate Me! Please be invited to listen to the unique, brave, and humorous stories around the world that are full of love, laughter, and sometimes tears. Recommend this show by sharing this link: https://innovatemeftmicareer.buzzsprout.com/
Apr 24, 2023
1 min