The first time I met Jeff and Saralyn, we were seated next to each other at a charming restaurant in Washington DC. Our initial exchange revolved around the delightfully delicious food, yet unexpectedly, it evolved into an unforgettable experience. With every word we shared, I grew more captivated by their genuine affection and unwavering love, even after 33 years together. Their remarkable ability to nurture such a profound connection left a deep impression on me. I found myself absorbing invaluable lessons from their journey, not only through their words but also their behaviors.
After meeting them, I was deeply touched, inspired, and transformed for the better.
Believing their love and wisdom should be more widely spread, in a spontaneous moment, I asked Jeff and Saralyn if they'd be open to letting me record our ongoing conversation so that I could share their treasured insights with you all.
No formal introduction. No pre-written script. No rehearsed lines.
Just an unfiltered exchange and a natural connection of the souls.
And this is how they grow their love together…
Bloom in Crisis is the embodiment of hope — it is a belief, a practice, a state of being that empowers you to skillfully regulate emotions, build spiritual resilience, enhance self-awareness, unleash the potential of your mind, foster a grateful heart, cultivate joy, nurture positive energy, promote inner peace, grow self-compassion and compassion for others, embrace the present moment, derive wisdom from introspection, transform pain into grace, recognize positive possibilities even in adversity, and actively shape your narrative, ultimately leading to a happy and fulfilled life (with a touch of style!)
Welp... you're probably not going to remember all of these, and neither am I (!) which is why internalizing the concept of "bloom in crisis" instead of trying to memorize what it means is important. Luckily, we can all do it by practicing consistently.
While I'm incredibly grateful for my journey, I know firsthand how painful and lonely it is to go through tough times alone — it urges me to give back and help others as much as I can in my lifetime. Bloom in Crisis has been transforming me and many others for the better, and I would love for you to give it a try!
Believing that everyone is a bloomer and we #bloomincrisis together, I founded Bloom in Crisis to share with you how I practice it and what I've learned throughout my journey, which, I hope, will be helpful for you in yours.
-Zip xx
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About Zip Nguyen: Zip was born and raised in Vietnam. When she was just under 18, she moved to the US for college and has been living there since. She started her first full-time job at New York Magazine then moved to the BBC at the end of 2019, currently leading Business Intelligence, Pricing & Yield in the Americas region in Ad Sales at BBC Studios. Besides her main job, she is also a BBC Senior Leadership Team Advisor alumnus and Deputy Chair of BBC Studios Next Generation Board alumnus. She finds fulfillment in giving back to the next generations and inspiring others to overcome challenging times. Zip is the founder and CQO (Chief Quarterlife-crisis Officer) of Bloom in Crisis, and host of the Bloom in Crisis podcast and YouTube channel (Zip's sharing reflects her original and independent thinking and does not represent the opinions of any other organizations that she is involved with.)
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DO YOU WANT TO TAKE A FREE YOGA CLASS WITH ME AND HAVE A COFFEE CHAT AFTERWARD? Simply follow these 3 steps:
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3. Direct Message us on Instagram so we can schedule a time!
