Cliche: What turned you on to blogging? Did
you have any blogger inspirations that made you
want to make your own space?
Hang T Nguyen: I turned to blogging when I was
still studying Computer Science in college. At the
time, I didn’t have any blogger inspirations. I simply
just wanted a place where I could document my life,
store photographs of nature, sunsets, and my outfits.
It was something that I did for fun. I had no idea that
I would end up loving it so much.
If you could write about one topic on HANGTW
for a month which would it be and why?
If I could write about one topic for a month, it would
be about personal development, including how to
set goals and achieve them. I don’t see it being
discussed enough and I think it’s really important.
You recently shared a blog piece about quitting
your job to become a full-time blogger + sharing
that with your mom. It was so brave and truly
inspiring! What was your drive to follow through
with blogging as a career? Did you have a gut
feeling that this would be your path?
Ah thank you so much! Honestly, I think what
drove me to follow through with blogging as a
career was fear. I feared growing old, looking back,
and having regrets. I wanted to give myself a
chance to do what I love. So even if it didn’t work
out, I could truly say that I gave it my all.
We absolutely adore how effortless the creation
of your content is. What's the key to having fun
with your job? How do you stay focused, yet
remain free-spirited with it?
Thank you! The key to having fun with my job is
to give without expectation, having a good sense
of humor, and working with great people. I like to
stay focused by organizing my schedule beforehand.
However, my schedule and ideas aren’t set in stone.
They’re more like guidelines so I can be very
flexible and go with the flow.
Any tips or tricks for capturing that perfect
Instagram shot?
My #1 tip for capturing a great shot is natural
lighting! Stand on the opposite side of the sun in
a shaded area. That’ll give your shot a nice and
even lighting. My second tip is to add a prop in
your photo. This might be a book, coffee cup, or a
Polaroid but it gives your shot a vibe. Also, if you
don’t know what to do with your hands in pictures,
this solves the problem!
Throughout your travels, blog growth and
sharing your life with your fans, what has been
the most important experience you've learned?
The most important lesson I’ve learned is to share
with a purpose. A purpose keeps me fueled and
going. I want to help others through my content
whether it’s giving outfit ideas, advice, or how to
take better pictures and edit them. It’s an amazing
feeling when people write to me or walk up to me in
person and tell me that one of my posts has helped
them.
What is the most memorable moment starting a
blog has gifted you?
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This question is hard. I have a lot of great memories
from the result of my efforts on the blog. It has
gifted me with connections around the world and
opportunities that I could’ve never imagined. But
I think the most memorable moment is when I
realized that HANGTW is a combination of all
the things that I love – web design, development,
writing, and photography. The blog has gifted me a
place to be myself.
What do you hope your blog and social media
say to young girls and women globally?
By sharing all of my personal experiences, struggles,
and how I’ve overcome them, I hope my platforms
can provide encouragement. I hope it screams
loudly, “YAS, GIRL YOU CAN DO THIS!” My
mission is to inspire them to live vibrantly, be
courageous, and go after their dreams.
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