Season Finale: The Many Lives of Vanessa Hong
You can pursue anything you want in life – but does it have substance?
My mom asked me that question when I was a child, and it really stuck with me. She understood that I was a creative person starting from childhood and would thrive in a place where I could use my natural talents and my hard-earned skills together in a creative way. The fashion industry isn’t known for its substance or emotional or intellectual depth. So, I found a way to make it substantial.
On today’s episode, we’re switching things up. My assistant interviews me, and no question is off-limits. I share quite a bit about my childhood and college experience, leading to my first job post-graduation. Even though I earned a degree in sciences, I knew that industry wasn’t the right fit for me. So, throughout this interview I tell my story of how I started up my first fashion blog, pursued my passions, and found my substance.
Some Questions I’m Asked:
When growing up, did you feel like you were different from others? (8:40)
Looking back on your college experience, do you have any regrets? (18:05)
What made you want to start a blog? (25:00)
How did you decide to move to China? (32:58)
Why did THP’s products change? (51:10)
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
What advice my mom gave me as a child that influenced my adult life. (3:25)
How fashion infiltrated all areas of my life. (13:10)
Why “regret” is not part of my vocabulary. (18:12)
Why I’ve never been afraid of failure. (29:50)
How Lady Gaga started wearing my clothes. (48:32)
Why I chose to pursue podcasting after the close of THP. (55:55)
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