Episode 16: Cultivating a Life-Long Dream With Kristin Aquino-Pham

G.E.M. Series

A goal-oriented renaissance woman, Kristin cultivates success by going to extremes and starting from scratch and then going down the rabbit hole until she finds a way to reach her lifelong dream. Kristin never lost sight of her passion. Neither should you!

Kristin Aquino-Pham is a business immigration lawyer at an AmLaw 200 firm; former tech startup co-founder; and current owner of a 40-acre startup farm in the beautiful mountain town of Ellijay, Georgia. She has worked in law firms, provided legal services, and is now building a farm from the ground up while representing one of the most successful social media companies in the world.

The most significant effect on Kristin's decision to pursue a career in law comes from her parents. Like everyone else, she wanted to make her parents proud. After learning more about farming, her interest peaked even more than before. It was in pursuit of her lifelong passion that she decided to build a farm, while still being a lawyer at her firm.

Kristin is a modern woman living her ideal life. She's passionate about her career, growing her farm, and building a life filled with adventure, growth, and blessings. Despite her extensive legal background, she insisted on doing what she was passionate about. She has no qualms about putting herself out there and pursuing her interests. When she sees the world through her rose-colored glasses, it's full of hope.

She has always been a dreamer. She’s also not afraid to make her dreams into concrete reality. From a lawyer to a farmer, it's been a journey of ups and downs but she still thrives in success. She's an inspiration to everyone who hopes for their life-long dreams.

Tune in to this episode to hear more about Kristin's career journey as a lawyer and a farmer. If you want to chase your lifelong dreams, but aren't sure where to begin, this is the podcast for you. No more spoilers, our newest episode is out now!

Key Takeaways

(00:54) - Introducing Kristin Aquino-Pham
(01:52) - Who is Kristin?
(04:50) - What is Kristin’s lifelong retirement dream?
(06:34) - Influences that helped to shape Kristin’s mindset
(07:33) - Making things happen for yourself
(09:29) - Parents influencing the career path their children pursue
(11:48) - What Kristin learned from farming that’s related to being a lawyer
(14:40) - The art of giving the best advice
(16:04) - How Kristin juggles wearing different hats in her life
(19:53) - The process of going out to the farmer’s markets
(21:29) - Goal setting and dealing with challenges
(23:45) - Thoughts on giving up
(24:14) - Opening up about failures in business and learning
(35:31) - The circle of life
(40:19) - What helped Kristin to bet on herself
(48:31) - Kristin’s favorite thing about being a lawyer
(55:00) - Looking at the world through a different lens
(57:26) - Closing remarks

Quotes

"Look at failure as an opportunity to learn things and to do better next time." (26:46)
“We spend a lot of time trying to turn ourselves into something else for the benefit of others but I think it’s best to be yourself.” (39:04)
“Sometimes you're going to fall short and you're going to need help. Be kind to yourself. It’s ok to seek help because people who support you appreciate that you ask and they will be there to help.” (45:57)
"It's important to think of opportunities in places where you don't expect to find them." (52:01)

Resources and Links

You can find Kristin below:

https://instagram.com/tintinpham?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=576075948
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinaquino

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