When I Was Young
When I Was Young
Podcast Description
Exploring the younger years and turning point moments of authentic, outstanding and inspiring people. See the world through the eyes of someone who may have grown up in an entirely different way to you.
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The podcast centers on themes of multiculturalism, personal growth, and resilience, with episodes exploring the impactful stories of individuals from various backgrounds. For instance, Vivienne Nguyen's episode highlights her experiences as a refugee during the Vietnam/American war and her subsequent journey of adjusting to life in Australia, showcasing the intersection of identity and community.
Exploring the younger years and turning point moments of authentic, outstanding and inspiring people. See the world through the eyes of someone who may have grown up in an entirely different way to you.
This episode of When I Was Young features Vivienne Nguyen, Victoria’s Multicultural Commissioner. Vivienne talks about her early years in Vietnam during the Vietnam/American war, travelling as a refugee first to Malaysia and then onto Australia, living and studying in Melbourne as a young adult, and how she found her feet in both the Vietnamese and broader Victorian communities. Vivienne’s journey led her to become a powerful voice advocating for multicultural communities in Victoria.
We invite you to enjoy Vivienne’s story of her younger years.
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Thanks to my guest Vivienne Nguyen for sharing her story.
Recorded at the Narrm Ngarrgu library in Melbourne, Australia.
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Design by Pass the Salt.
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