Draft:Pauline Nguyen

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  • Comment: Could the author please respond to the COI query on their talk page. Thank you, DoubleGrazing (talk) 07:56, 16 April 2022 (UTC)
  • Comment: Non-notable; IMO, borderline reject. Interviews, promo pieces, and in particular things the person in question has written themselves are insufficient to establish notability or even verify the information. DoubleGrazing (talk) 07:55, 16 April 2022 (UTC)


Pauline Nguyen
Pauline with friend, 2021
Born9th October 1972 (age 49)
Saigon, Vietnam
NationalityAustralian
Known forEntrepreneurship, Author
Websitepaulinenguyen.com

Pauline Nguyen (born c. 1972) is an Australian author, restaurant owner and speaker.[1][2] Nguyen is a co-founder of the Red Lantern restaurant in Sydney. She has authored several publications and, in 2020, appeared in season three of Filthy Rich and Homeless.[3]

Early life and education[edit]

Nguyen was born in Saigon, Vietnam in 1972. Nguyen and her family migrated to Australia in 1976, settling in Cabramatta, NSW.[4] In 1992, Nguyen entered university, studying a Bachelor of Arts, Majoring in Communication at University of Technology, Sydney.[5]

Career[edit]

Author[edit]

Pauline Nguyen is the author of the book "Secrets of the Red Lantern," a memoir that combines her family's story with Vietnamese recipes.[6][7] The book was shortlisted for several awards, including the Newcomer of the Year at the Australian Book Industry Awards and the Biography of the Year at the Australian Book Industry Awards in 2008.[8] She also authored "The Way of the Spiritual Entrepreneur," which was named Best Entrepreneurship and Small Business 2019 by the Australian Business Book Awards.[9]

Restaurateur[edit]

In 2002, Nguyen co-founded the Red Lantern restaurant in Sydney, with her celebrity chef brother Luke Nguyen and husband Mark Jensen.[10][11][12] Known for its Vietnamese cuisine, Red Lantern was a winner in the 2012 Telstra NSW Business Awards.[13] Nguyen also teamed up with her husband Jensen in 2021, to open the pork-centric eatery, Pork'd. [14][15]

Television[edit]

In 2020, Nguyen participated in the third season of Filthy Rich and Homeless, a documentary series broadcast in Australia.[16][17][18][19][20] The series aims to highlight the issue of homelessness by having participants live without their usual comforts and resources, simulating the experiences of homeless individuals.

Motivational Speaker[edit]

Pauline Nguyen is also a motivational speaker, she has given keynote and guest speaker talks on topics such as resilience, entrepreneurship, and overcoming adversity.[21][22][23][24][25]

Bibliography[edit]

  • Nguyen, Pauline (2008). The Secrets of the Red Lantern: Stories and Vietnamese Recipes from the Heart. Murdoch Books. ISBN 978-0-7407-7743-1.
  • Nguyen, Pauline (2019) The Way of the Spiritual Entrepreneur. Ultra Lappa Pty Ltd. ISBN 978-0-6484-0245-9.
  • Nguyen, Pauline (2008) "The Courage of Soldiers". In Growing Up Asian in Australia, edited by Alice Pung. Black Inc. ISBN 978-1863951913.
  • Nguyen, Pauline (2010) "Born in Vietnam, Made in Australia: Getting the Fish Sauce Recipe Right". In The Best Australian Essays 2010, edited by Robert Drewe. Black Inc. ISBN 978-1-86395-494-5.

External Links[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Lalich, Nick (2015-10-29). "Hansard & House Papers". www.parliament.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  2. ^ Herring, Freya (2015-03-13). "Pork'd". Time Out Sydney. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  3. ^ Sams, Lauren (2020-06-05). "'This is a test': Restaurateur Pauline Nguyen on living on the streets". Australian Financial Review. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
  4. ^ Taylor-Kabbaz, Amy (2018-11-12). "We sit down with Pauline Nguyen, who offers us all a beacon of hope". WellBeing Magazine. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  5. ^ Johnson, Holly (2019-03-29). "The Spiritual Entrepreneur: Pauline Nguyen". The CEO Magazine. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  6. ^ "Secrets of the Red Lantern: Stories and Recipes from th…". Goodreads. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  7. ^ Markham, Duncan (2007-10-05). "Review: Secrets of the Red Lantern, by Pauline Nguyen | Syrup and Tang". Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  8. ^ "Book of the Year award 2008". The Sydney Morning Herald. 2008-06-16. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  9. ^ "2019 Winners". The 2024 Smart WFM Australian Business Book Awards. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  10. ^ "Red Lantern on Crown". Good Food | Sydney Morning Herald. 2013-09-03. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  11. ^ Bennet, Michael (2018-08-14). "Food and fire: Pauline Nguyen's path for growth". www.westpac.com.au. Retrieved 2022-02-28.
  12. ^ Muir, Roberta. "Top 5 Mod Asian". Be Inspired - Food Wine Travel. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  13. ^ "2016-2012 Telstra Business Award Winners". Telstra. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  14. ^ "Pork'd". Broadsheet. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  15. ^ Huckstep, Anthony (2015-04-15). "Restaurant review: Pork'd Surry Hills by Red Lantern's Mark Jensen and Pauline Nguyen". Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  16. ^ "Transparency Portal | Documentaries". www.transparency.gov.au. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  17. ^ "FILTHY RICH & HOMELESS 3 - Blackfella Films". blackfellafilms.com.au. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  18. ^ "Filthy Rich and Homeless | Launch Housing". www.launchhousing.org.au. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  19. ^ "Returning: Filthy, Rich & Homeless | TV Tonight". TV Tonight. 2020-05-12. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  20. ^ Crabb, Brendan (2021-04-15). "Celebrity stays in Wollongong's crisis accommodation as part of TV series". Illawarra Mercury. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  21. ^ "Entrepreneur Middle East: Red Lantern Co-Founder Pauline Nguyen On The Concept Of Spiritual Entrepreneurship". Entrepreneur. 2022-01-23. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  22. ^ "FPA launches Women in Wealth events in Brisbane and Sydney". Advisor Voice. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  23. ^ Team, The Shout (2015-10-06). "Upside Live Melbourne: The 10X Hospitality Movement". The Shout. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  24. ^ "At Home with… John Newton – Ciao Magazine". ciaomagazine.com.au. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  25. ^ "Get Typsy at Roslyn Packer Theatre Walsh Bay, Oct 5th". www.businesswire.com. 2016-09-28. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
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