"I was born in a house without electricity, and now I help create families through adoption. It’s like winning the lottery."
I catch up with one of the very first guests ever on A Vietnam Podcast — my friend Sandy. The last time we recorded together, it was 2019. We were sitting in my apartment with a tiny mic that picked up every sound in the room. Now, six years later, Sandy is back in Vietnam — this time not just as a tourist, but as an adoption lawyer who’s come full circle in the most meaningful way.
This conversation felt really personal. Sandy and I both started as English teachers here in Saigon, and like many of us, we weren’t “just” that. I loved hearing about how far he’s come — from law school struggles to helping families grow through adoption. He also shares what it’s like to see Vietnam now through a very different lens.
Whether you’re a long-time expat, a first-time visitor, or someone curious about the paths people take after teaching abroad, this episode is for you.
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39:30 – Cost of living vs. quality of life
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