Reclaiming My Name: A Journey of Cultural Identity and Authenticity with Cam Linh Pham

Welcome to this week's episode of Breaking, where we dive deep into the stories of inspiring individuals who've overcome personal and professional challenges to make a difference. 

Today, we have the pleasure of hosting Cam Pham, a talent developer, educator, and creative junkie who has dedicated her life to helping others find their true path. 

Join us as we explore Cam's own journey as a Vietnamese immigrant, the culture shock she experienced, and her decision to change her name to fit in.

We'll also discuss the impact of name changes on personal identity, and how Cam reclaimed her true identity as Cam Linh, embracing her cultural heritage and inspiring others along the way. 

00:00 Intro

01:15 Immigrating to the United States from Vietnam

03:15 Culture shock and challenges as a Vietnamese Immigrant

11:16 Navigating school with cultural and language barriers

20:59 The embodiment of American culture to fit in

25:48 Changing her name: the introduction of Katie

29:13 The presevation of Cam Linh

35:21 The impact of name changes on personal identity

42:15 The journey of reclamining Cam Linh’s identity

53.23 Embracing cultural identity and heritage

59:20 New hybrid identity: a melting pot of American and Vietnamese culture

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE GUEST:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cam-pham/

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