A thrive budget
Not to be confused with a budget that is thriving, if you’re going to anthropomorphize budgets
Jenn Chen
Writer & photographer with a penchant for chips. I'm endlessly inspired by my child-of-immigrants upbringing, culture, travels, food, and natural elements.
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A post-election letter
A letter to paid subscribers.
Being heard vs feeling heard
Being heard vs feeling heard I want to give a little insight into where my head is at right now. Normally, these meandering thoughts would be sent to paid subscribers, but I figured why not share with everyone. This current season's theme of "New Directions" is
📸 Photo Essays
Photo Essay: Mexico
For paid subscribers, photos from my trip to Mexico.
A thought is just a thought
A nugget of wisdom from my therapist.
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The double houses of San Francisco
Same, but not. The buildings in my neighborhood.
Some recent changes I’ve made
An essay on some changes I've made in my life.
S2: New Directions
About Balance
A letter to paid subscribers about my thoughts on "balance."
Knowing when to change
When change is needed and necessary, red flags appear. An essay reflecting on this.
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Careers after coffee pt. 2
For paid subscribers, bonus interview quotes from my interviewees about their careers post-coffee industry.
Departing coffee: The skills you carry with you
What are the transferrable skills that coffee people carry over when they leave the industry?
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Careers before coffee pt. 2
Bonus interview content and commentary for paid subscribers