Amy Chen
@amy17519.bsky.social
Co-founder at The Cocoons | Podcast + Substack + Strategy
🌍 Cross-border stories on business, culture & people
✍️ thecocoons.substack.com
Open to connections. Just reach out.
[email protected]
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🌍 Cross-border stories on business, culture & people
✍️ thecocoons.substack.com
Open to connections. Just reach out.
[email protected]
linktr.ee/amy17519
10+ years in, I still keep my first I-20.
June 6, 2025 at 4:53 PM
10+ years in, I still keep my first I-20.
You won’t get promoted by adding technical skills.
See what matters beyond your role — then connect your strengths to that.
seattledataguy.substack.com/p/why-youre-...
See what matters beyond your role — then connect your strengths to that.
seattledataguy.substack.com/p/why-youre-...
Why You're Stuck at Senior Data Engineer (And How to Break Out)
So you've mastered Airflow, built hundreds of pipelines, and have racked up seven-plus years of experience, but you're still seen as just a Senior Engineer.
seattledataguy.substack.com
April 24, 2025 at 12:54 AM
You won’t get promoted by adding technical skills.
See what matters beyond your role — then connect your strengths to that.
seattledataguy.substack.com/p/why-youre-...
See what matters beyond your role — then connect your strengths to that.
seattledataguy.substack.com/p/why-youre-...
A Shopper’s Post-Tariff Cost Analysis
Is "Made in China" Losing Its Appeal?
thecocoons.substack.com
April 22, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Why do some Amazon products get thousands of 5-star reviews overnight?
Behind the scenes: secret refunds, gray-zone tricks, and real buyers paid to post.
We unpack the hidden world of review-farming 👇
Behind the scenes: secret refunds, gray-zone tricks, and real buyers paid to post.
We unpack the hidden world of review-farming 👇
April 15, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Why do some Amazon products get thousands of 5-star reviews overnight?
Behind the scenes: secret refunds, gray-zone tricks, and real buyers paid to post.
We unpack the hidden world of review-farming 👇
Behind the scenes: secret refunds, gray-zone tricks, and real buyers paid to post.
We unpack the hidden world of review-farming 👇
Break into tech was the hottest thing!
Do you still feel the steam?
Let’s break out of tech
open.substack.com/pub/thecocoo...
Do you still feel the steam?
Let’s break out of tech
open.substack.com/pub/thecocoo...
Breaking Out of Tech
Left for Tech, Now Leaving Tech
open.substack.com
April 10, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Break into tech was the hottest thing!
Do you still feel the steam?
Let’s break out of tech
open.substack.com/pub/thecocoo...
Do you still feel the steam?
Let’s break out of tech
open.substack.com/pub/thecocoo...
With package delivery, we care about speed and price. Is it either faster but pricier or slower but cheaper?
No. US is slow and expensive
No. US is slow and expensive
E-commerce Fulfillment: U.S. vs. China
And The Markets They Are In
open.substack.com
March 6, 2025 at 10:06 PM
With package delivery, we care about speed and price. Is it either faster but pricier or slower but cheaper?
No. US is slow and expensive
No. US is slow and expensive
In 2012, data scientist was “the sexiest job in 21st century”
Fast forward to 2025: those jobs are at risk.
In the early 2010s, data science was the dream of many.
High salaries.
High demand.
High prestige.
Fast forward to 2025: those jobs are at risk.
In the early 2010s, data science was the dream of many.
High salaries.
High demand.
High prestige.
March 1, 2025 at 12:42 AM
In 2012, data scientist was “the sexiest job in 21st century”
Fast forward to 2025: those jobs are at risk.
In the early 2010s, data science was the dream of many.
High salaries.
High demand.
High prestige.
Fast forward to 2025: those jobs are at risk.
In the early 2010s, data science was the dream of many.
High salaries.
High demand.
High prestige.
2025 goal? Self-disruption takes courage and a deep understanding about oneself. Thanks my friend Zac for sharing
open.substack.com/pub/davidhoa...
open.substack.com/pub/davidhoa...
Self-disruption
Issue 234: Finding new ways to re-invent yourself
open.substack.com
February 26, 2025 at 3:21 AM
2025 goal? Self-disruption takes courage and a deep understanding about oneself. Thanks my friend Zac for sharing
open.substack.com/pub/davidhoa...
open.substack.com/pub/davidhoa...
For decades, importing from China meant bulk orders, low-cost goods, and razor-thin margins.
But today, first-gen Chinese immigrants are flipping the script—leveraging their factory connections, market insights, and branding strategies to build profitable e-commerce businesses.
But today, first-gen Chinese immigrants are flipping the script—leveraging their factory connections, market insights, and branding strategies to build profitable e-commerce businesses.
Importing from China: First-generation Chinese Immigrants' Side Hustle
Connecting Factories in China with Consumers Worldwide
thecocoons.substack.com
February 26, 2025 at 2:51 AM
For decades, importing from China meant bulk orders, low-cost goods, and razor-thin margins.
But today, first-gen Chinese immigrants are flipping the script—leveraging their factory connections, market insights, and branding strategies to build profitable e-commerce businesses.
But today, first-gen Chinese immigrants are flipping the script—leveraging their factory connections, market insights, and branding strategies to build profitable e-commerce businesses.
**In China, once you reach 35 years old, it’s (almost) impossible to find a new job.**
As the job market worsens, that number has dropped to 30.
Yet, it’s not the only issue.
Let’s dive into deeper problems of workplace pessimism in China:
As the job market worsens, that number has dropped to 30.
Yet, it’s not the only issue.
Let’s dive into deeper problems of workplace pessimism in China:
February 23, 2025 at 7:45 AM
**In China, once you reach 35 years old, it’s (almost) impossible to find a new job.**
As the job market worsens, that number has dropped to 30.
Yet, it’s not the only issue.
Let’s dive into deeper problems of workplace pessimism in China:
As the job market worsens, that number has dropped to 30.
Yet, it’s not the only issue.
Let’s dive into deeper problems of workplace pessimism in China:
Jan 2024, I started a podcast with a friend I’ve never met in person.
1 year and 1 month later, we’ve built a highly engaged long-form podcast brand across Mandarin communities.
To this day, Stella and I are still online friends 😂
1 year and 1 month later, we’ve built a highly engaged long-form podcast brand across Mandarin communities.
To this day, Stella and I are still online friends 😂
February 18, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Jan 2024, I started a podcast with a friend I’ve never met in person.
1 year and 1 month later, we’ve built a highly engaged long-form podcast brand across Mandarin communities.
To this day, Stella and I are still online friends 😂
1 year and 1 month later, we’ve built a highly engaged long-form podcast brand across Mandarin communities.
To this day, Stella and I are still online friends 😂
Taiwan recently made news again when Acquired interviewed the legendary 93-year-old Morris Chang (founded TSMC when he was 56 years old).
I am proud of my home and it never ceases to surprise the world. But, I always wondered why our internet companies hardly ever made it to the global stage?
I am proud of my home and it never ceases to surprise the world. But, I always wondered why our internet companies hardly ever made it to the global stage?
Venture Capital And Tech Startups In Taiwan
Why it is what it is today
open.substack.com
February 8, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Taiwan recently made news again when Acquired interviewed the legendary 93-year-old Morris Chang (founded TSMC when he was 56 years old).
I am proud of my home and it never ceases to surprise the world. But, I always wondered why our internet companies hardly ever made it to the global stage?
I am proud of my home and it never ceases to surprise the world. But, I always wondered why our internet companies hardly ever made it to the global stage?
How do I find startup community on here?
January 26, 2025 at 10:18 AM
How do I find startup community on here?
I miss the old internet.
Comments were free and silly.
People wrote to connect and communicate, not for profit.
Comments were free and silly.
People wrote to connect and communicate, not for profit.
January 25, 2025 at 10:55 AM
I miss the old internet.
Comments were free and silly.
People wrote to connect and communicate, not for profit.
Comments were free and silly.
People wrote to connect and communicate, not for profit.
So much to say about the LA fire. At the same time, I am just speechless and sad
January 13, 2025 at 5:52 AM
So much to say about the LA fire. At the same time, I am just speechless and sad
A decade of data science party.
Did you make it?
Can you still make it?
thecocoons.substack.com/p/post-data-...
Did you make it?
Can you still make it?
thecocoons.substack.com/p/post-data-...
Post Data Science Hype
by Stella
thecocoons.substack.com
January 11, 2025 at 5:42 PM
A decade of data science party.
Did you make it?
Can you still make it?
thecocoons.substack.com/p/post-data-...
Did you make it?
Can you still make it?
thecocoons.substack.com/p/post-data-...
Fun sales call series with Amy
“I can help you improve lead gen and get more customers”
“I am 66. I have a lot of customers. I do not want more customers.”
🙂↔️🙂↔️🙂↔️
“I can help you improve lead gen and get more customers”
“I am 66. I have a lot of customers. I do not want more customers.”
🙂↔️🙂↔️🙂↔️
December 20, 2024 at 5:13 AM
Fun sales call series with Amy
“I can help you improve lead gen and get more customers”
“I am 66. I have a lot of customers. I do not want more customers.”
🙂↔️🙂↔️🙂↔️
“I can help you improve lead gen and get more customers”
“I am 66. I have a lot of customers. I do not want more customers.”
🙂↔️🙂↔️🙂↔️
Facebook and Instagram outage?! I lost my posts..... 😭
December 11, 2024 at 6:42 PM
Facebook and Instagram outage?! I lost my posts..... 😭
A hard lesson learned in my new chapter of business development:
Just like how I tell my data science mentees that they’re not applying to enough jobs.
I am not prospecting to enough people…
Just like how I tell my data science mentees that they’re not applying to enough jobs.
I am not prospecting to enough people…
November 26, 2024 at 2:32 AM
A hard lesson learned in my new chapter of business development:
Just like how I tell my data science mentees that they’re not applying to enough jobs.
I am not prospecting to enough people…
Just like how I tell my data science mentees that they’re not applying to enough jobs.
I am not prospecting to enough people…
Finished podcast recording at 1am
November 24, 2024 at 9:42 AM
Finished podcast recording at 1am
Create things I can be proud of
Treat the follows and likes as byproducts
open.substack.com/pub/amycc/p/...
Treat the follows and likes as byproducts
open.substack.com/pub/amycc/p/...
Create things I can be proud of
Treat the follows and likes as byproducts
open.substack.com
November 24, 2024 at 9:40 AM
Create things I can be proud of
Treat the follows and likes as byproducts
open.substack.com/pub/amycc/p/...
Treat the follows and likes as byproducts
open.substack.com/pub/amycc/p/...
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November 23, 2024 at 10:44 PM
I added a page to the site show Black Friday deals for Podcasters schoolofpodcasting.com/black-friday... you can also sign up to an email list to get updated when I update the page. Captivate hosting has a great deal.