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Fitness professional, content creator, writer, and marketer Nancy Chen is here for deep talks about building a life you love. Get cozy and get ready to chat about all things mindset, wellness, personal growth, and much more. Because we’re human beings, not perfect beings, and we’re constantly evolving.
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This one is super short + simple — I was so lucky to have one of our execs in a fireside chat and I thought I'd distill and share the advice she gave, because we don't gatekeep helpful things here.It’s never too late to make a shift in your career.Prioritize yourself & take time off when needed.It’s hard to make good decisions when you’re tired & burnt out.Be intentional about what you say yes to.Be ruthless with your schedule.Learn as much as you can; don’t be afraid to move companies or even roles, especially in the startup world, after 2-5 years.Don’t be busy for the sake of being busy.Don’t be afraid to Google what you don’t know.You could keep working later at night but that doesn’t mean you should - also think about how it makes someone feel to receive communication from you at a later hour.Take time every day to move your body.Follow Nancy on Instagram: @nancy.lin.chen @theartofbeinghumanpod
HI FRIENDS, I'M BACK. February was a doozy, but March is us finishing Q1 strong. Topics for today:Why Work-Life Balance is Broken: How to achieve work-life separation insteadQ1 Quarterly Check-In: Treat yourself like a business (and my own personal reflection)The 12-Week Year (FREE Notion template from Christy here) to help you set better goalsFollow me on IG: @nancy.lin.chen @theartofbeinghumanpodGet my new poetry chapbook, Fault Lines, here.
I'M RUNNING THE NEW YORK MARATHON THIS YEAR!!! I've found so much healing and empowerment through running, even though longer-distance running isn't something I consistently do anymore.In this episode, I share my tips for how to train for longer runs, including my do's and don't's (AKA don't be like baby Nancy, lol).Follow me on IG: @nancy.lin.chen @theartofbeinghumanpod
Number 3 changed my life, ngl. Both in terms of career and overall life direction! Today, we're keeping it short and simple and very concise: 5 ways to find clarity (i.e. prioritize what truly matters) amongst the chaos.Follow Nancy: @nancy.lin.chen @theartofbeinghumanpod
I'm so excited to chat with Erin today, the founder Erin's Faces. It's an amazing clean beauty brand whose mission is to empower, educate and include women (and the occasional gent!) of all shapes, sizes, and shades.We chat about beauty standards, especially for founders in the beauty industry, diversity in beauty marketing, social impact and environmental impact, and female entrepreneurship.Shop Erin's clean beauty favorites:Clarifying SerumLip Balm ($4.50!)Matcha MascaraTamanu OilPeptide SPF 30I'm a personal fan of the Radiant Firming Concealer — I'm shade Oak!Follow Erin on Instagram: @erinsfacesFollow Nancy on Instagram: @nancy.lin.chen @theartofbeinghumanpod
You might have heard the term "lucky girl syndrome" floating around. Essentially, it's reframing manifestation / the law of assumption and packaging it in a cute lil social media phrase.We chat through the details of my experience with it (newsflash: been doing this for a looong time now), why it works, how you can use it to navigate through changes, and why you should take it with a grain of salt too.Follow Nancy on IG: @nancy.lin.chen @theartofbeinghumanpod*The first audio clip is from TikTok (not mine).
I looked back at my Goodreads & I went from reading 4 books a year in 2014 to 80 books in 2022 (!!!). In this episode, I talk about my personal tips & tricks I use for reading more, including why you shouldn't feel obligated to read certain genres, what books have fundamentally changed my life, and more.Follow me on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/5900769-nancyFollow me on Instagram: @nancy.lin.chen @theartofbeinghumanpodI also have an episode from last year about reading: The Art of Reading (More)
YUP. If you haven't already heard, here's the news. In this episode, I chat about why I left full-time consulting when it was going super well, my experience with imposter syndrome (& tips on how to overcome it), career advice, and more.Follow on IG: @nancy.lin.chen @theartofbeinghumanpod
HAPPY 1 YEAR BDAY TO THIS PODCAST! 1 year ago, I was recording this on New Year's Eve. In 2021.And a full year later, so much has changed. My heart is so, so, so full. Thank you for being part of this journey!TBH. I haven't been as reflective as I normally am at the end of the year, nor have I done as much planning as I normally do. BUT. Here are 5 things that you can ask yourself right. now. to prep yourself for a great 2023 — so grab a pen and paper (or open your laptop/Notes app on your phone) and get started.Any goals you were working on that didn’t get accomplished - why didn't they? What did you learn from trying to achieve this goal? Does this goal still matter?What do you feel most proud of in 2022?What do you want to keep doing in 2023?What are all the things you want to do in 2023 (big, small, mundane, extravagant, feels out of the realm of possibility, etc.)? Write them down (write 23 or more).What does your 2023 vision board look like? Now make it (physical or digital)!Follow me on IG: @nancy.lin.chen @theartofbeinghumanpod
I'm so excited to welcome Claudette back to the podcast. A lot's changed since our first chat (you can listen on Spotify here or Apple Podcasts here), including Claudette's 30th birthday, her Saturn return, and her leaving her PR job to work in fitness full-time at West Village Athletic (WVA) as their Head Coach and Customer Success Manager.We chat through:What to look for when you make any big transition in lifeImportant considerations when thinking about leaving your full-time jobTips for anyone looking to get started in a career in fitness (full or part-time)Dating in NYC (of course!)Timing and alignment with your purposeFinding friendship in the fitness community in NYCFollow Claudette on Instagram at @yearofclaude and the Athletic Clubs at @westvillageathletic and @greenwichvillageathletic. You can find more info about the clubs at www.villageathletic.com.Follow Nancy on Instagram at @nancy.lin.chen @theartofbeinghumanpod.Very unrelated, but you can also buy her latest poetry chapbook fault lines, published by Bottlecap Press here.
Welcome to the VERY. LAST. EPISODE. of 2022. We're taking a winter break ya'll, but before that... I couldn't end the year without a reflection recap.So here's to 22 things I learned in 2022. If you want to try this yourself, I recommend setting a timer for 5 minutes + either on the notes app on your phone, an empty google doc, or in a notebook/on a blank sheet of paper, make a list without thinking too hard about it.HAPPY HOLIDAYS + NEW YEAR!!!Until 2023...xo, Nancyhttps://instagram.com/theartofbeinghumanpodhttps://www.instagram.com/nancy.lin.chen/
Dating in NYC, balancing a full-time PR job & working in fitness, why timing & alignment in your purpose matter, and why career paths are never really linear — those are all the things Claudette & I chat about in today's episode.Claudette Sariya is a NASM-certified personal trainer, senior fitness specialist, and IIN-certified health coach based in New York City and full-time public relations specialist at Krupa Consulting. Between juggling workouts around the city and managing her email inboxes, Claudette spends her time creating lifestyle content for her favorite brands, hanging out with her friends, or running outside with her pup, Baby G. As a Tennessee native, don’t be surprised if she catches you candidly with a wide grin and warm hello before putting you to work in a sweaty strength and conditioning session.I was so honored to meet Claudette (LMAO, I slid into her DMs) for coffee a while ago & it was lovely connecting with another AAPI woman in fitness in NYC.Follow Claudette on IG: @yearofclaudeFollow Nancy on IG: @nancy.lin.chen @theartofbeinghumanpod
Honestly, I think the title says it all. Setting family / personal / work / relationship etc. boundaries, *especially* during the holidays. Why we need to say "no" more often. The secret I learned in having effective conversations with my parents...and more.Follow Nancy on IG: @theartofbeinghumanpod @nancy.lin.chenP.S. Podcast WINTER BREAK is coming soon... so if you need some time to catch up on all the episodes you might have missed, now's the time ;)
Birthday reflections (cue tears).My articles I mentioned:I turned 23 & I feel like my time's running out: https://nancylinchen.medium.com/i-just-turned-23-i-feel-like-my-time-is-running-out-dbdfa5b561b3in loving memory of yéyé (爷爷): https://nancylinchen.medium.com/in-loving-memory-of-yéyé-爷爷-2c562c1fbfcb
IDK about you, but while October felt like a grand old time, November's felt a little... sad? Hey, Sad Girl Autumn.Daylight Savings & generally this time of year can feel heavy. It's important to give yourself some grace, know that it's okay to be sad (really!), and to practice whatever types of grounding/self-care techniques that help you cope (I share some of my own here too).Pink Moon Blog Post mentioned: https://pinkmoon.co/blogs/news/6-ways-to-practice-self-care-in-the-kitchenListen to my episode with Susan called "The Art of Vedic Meditation" for more details on Vedic meditation!LOVE YOU.Follow Nancy on IG: @nancy.lin.chen @theartofbeinghumanpod
NGL. I'm a #westcoastbestcoast girly (obviously, I'm biased though). Today, I walk you through my experience growing up in CA, going to school in Boston, moving back to LA, moving to NYC during the pandemic, and where I think I'll eventually settle down.Plus, I answer some commonly asked questions about both cities, talk about stereotypes/myths (there *is* some truth behind them!), and more.Follow Nancy on IG: @nancy.lin.chen @theartofbeinghumanpod
Ever feel like you're running in circles but get nothing done? That's why slowing down is important - we have to get organized, build our foundations & truly be intentional about whatever it is we're doing so we can set ourselves up for success.In today's episode, I cover the reasons why this matters in fitness AND in your day-to-day work life, as well as why finding purpose in your work matters.IG: @nancy.lin.chen @theartofbeinghumanpodsite: www.nancylinchen.com
Time. It's the one thing we can't get back. My goal isn't efficiency in order to get more work done, but efficiency so that I have more time to spend on the things that matter the most to me: loved ones, nature, hobbies, learning etc.In this episode, I cover how I structure my day & my time while working multiple jobs, fitting in my own workouts (& sleep!!), & maintain a social life.Follow me on IG: @nancy.lin.chen @theartofbeinghumanpodTikTok: @nancylinchenSite: www.nancylinchen.com
Luciana & I sat down in Miami to chat about all things gut health: how many times a day/week it's normal to poop, what to do if your gut health is ROUGH, how seeing your tongue can help her determine your health, and more.Luciana Godoi is a South Florida-based Licensed Dietitian of Brazilian descent who co-founded ThePureWay Dietetics and Nutrition in 2012. She undertook the role as a nutritional entrepreneur at an early age and has developed an array of nutritional services using evidence-based research, to offer to individuals and corporations alike, specializing in food allergies, medical nutrition therapy, and sports nutrition.Follow Luciana on IG: @guthealthnutritionistLuciana's site: www.luciana.healthFollow Nancy on IG: @nancy.lin.chen @theartofbeinghumanpodNancy's site: www.nancylinchen.comRecorded at Miami Podcast Studios.
I don't know about you, but I struggle with meditation. I KNOW. I know. It has amazing benefits but personally, I've never been able to maintain a consistent practice. That's why I'm so excited to chat with Susan Chen, a Vedic meditation teacher and the founder of Soozy's, a *delicious* grain-free bread/cookie/muffin/doughnut/bagel company that I've been obsessed with for a long time.We chat through Susan's journey from Wall Street to Vedic meditation, what Vedic meditation *is* in the first place (honestly, I didn't know), and founding a food company — especially as a woman of color.Follow Susan:IG: @thesusanchenWebsite: www.meditatewithsusan.comShop Soozy's: www.soozysgrainfree.comFollow Nancy:IG: @nancy.lin.chen @theartofbeinghumanpodWebsite: www.nancylinchen.comRecorded in-person in NYC at Gotham Podcast Studios.
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