Moving to a new city can feel exciting yet lonely—but you don’t have to do it alone! In this episode, we break down how to make friends in a new city, build meaningful connections, and avoid feeling isolated. We chat with Son Trang, co-founder of Offline Collective in Saigon, about the challenges and joys of making friends as an adult, especially as a third culture kid living in Canada moving to Vietnam.
💡 What You'll Learn:
✔️ How to make friends and build a social circle from scratch
✔️ Tips for meeting new people and building friendships that last
✔️ How to overcome loneliness in a new city and feel at home
✔️ The best ways to adjust to a new city and expand your social life
✔️ How to get out of your comfort zone and make genuine connections
🌎 Whether you’ve just moved to a new city, started a new job, or simply want to meet new people, this episode is packed with friendship advice to help you overcome loneliness and thrive!
00:35 Meet Son Trang: From Montreal to Saigon
03:57 Navigating Identity and Belonging as a Vietnamese Abroad
12:09 Building Friendships and Community in Saigon’s Social Scene
23:27 The Art of Small Talk and Deep Conversations
28:15 Making Friends by Asking Better Questions
32:18 Offline Collective: The Beginning
32:27 Vision Boarding and Empowerment
36:38 The Importance of Offline Connections
47:16 Advice for Building Community
49:49 Rapid Q&A in Vietnamese
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