Hoang-Kim Cung is a blogger and TV journalist. She absolutely loves being a TV journalist. For her, it’s such an adrenaline rush covering breaking news, but she loves being able to tell impactful stories. She also created her own blog called Color and Chic where she is to express her creative side. Hoang-Kim also does nonprofit work called Legacy Organization of Vietnamese Enrichment (L.O.V.E.). This is important for her since her family immigrated to America from Communist Vietnam so they could live in a country with freedom, justice and human rights.
Hoang-Kim shares how competing in beauty pageants gave her the confidence to express her true self and become a successful TV journalist that she is today. Check out her episode to listen to her story.
Bio
Hoang-Kim Cung is a blogger and TV journalist.
Cultural Background
Hoang-Kim is of Vietnamese descent.
Favorite Self Confidence Quote
Fortune favors the bold.
Definition of Self Confidence
Self confidence is being aware of who you are and the value you bring to others.
Her Life Before the Discovery of Self Confidence
Hoang-Kim was shy. She was scared of talking to people. Her mom put her pageants to get rid of her shyness.
The “AHA” Moment
Pageants gave Hoang-Kim confidence in areas such as public speaking and interview skills. She was able to have a transformation for the better.
Her Life After the Discovery of Self Confidence
Hoang-Kim competed in Miss USA which was a dream she had. The preparation was big which has helped her form opinions from checking out the news (local and international). She is living her transformation from being a shy girl to a confident woman.
The One Self Confidence Tip For the Listener
Figure out who you are and what you love. You can always fall back on 3 things.