About this episode
#362: Alan Nguyen is the co-founder of social media trending NYC coffee shop, FifthSip. The specialty coffee shop features Vietnamese coffee drinks and is located in Nolita, in downtown NYC, off of the popular Mott and Prince Street. Before he began this journey of building FifthSip with his team of co-founders, he was a Michelin-trained chef and spent years in culinary school and building his culinary expertise in several different Michelin star restaurants, including Robuchon in Las Vegas.Topics discussed:Reality of building a life and career as a chef and in the food & beverage spaceTrue behind the scenes of building a business, especially a coffee shop from scratchDifference between Vietnamese coffee and normal coffeeHow to listen to yourself and trust your decisions, even if your parents may disagree with you (especially with immigrant parents or parents from a different culture)Recognizing that certain careers may not be the highest earning in the beginning years, but there may be a different payout with compounding yearsENJOY 10% OFF THE WHAT FULFILLS YOU? CARD GAME AT www.whatfulfillsyou.com - code "WHATFULFILLSYOU10"Follow FifthSip on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fifthsip.nycFollow the What Fulfills You? Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatfulfillsyouFollow Emily Elizabeth's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyeduongSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/what-fulfills-you-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
