Eva Chen on writing children’s books, meeting Oprah, and why “balance” is a myth (and that’s okay)!

Nov 6, 2019

Today we are joined by Eva Chen! Eva probably needs no introduction but she’s the Director of Fashion Partnerships at Instagram. What you may not know is that she’s also a children’s book author and the self proclaimed “Walter White of vintage Chanel jackets!” Eva talks about everything from changing careers, meeting your heroes IRL (Oprah!!), getting a book deal, and following your dreams. She also gets vulnerable, talking about what it’s like to worry that people won’t like her work. We round out the episode with all of Eva’s favorites: up & coming fashion designers, beauty obsessions (a very fancy face roller), a fancy hotel, and of course — YA novels.

 

Designers Mentioned: 

• Pyer Moss
• Rejina Pyo
• Ganni
• 16 Arlington
• Lesyanebo
• Racil
• Contro collection
• Net-a-Porter Premier

 

Products Mentioned:

• Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm
• Augustinus Bader
• Refa Face Roller
• Joanna Czech Facials
• Elaine Huntzinger  Facial

 

Obsessions:

• Glow Bar 
• Horoscope necklaces at Candyshop Vintage

 

Instagram Obsessions:

• @Benlenovitz
• @rachelista

 

For more Eva on Instagram:

• @evachen212
• @tbannister 

 

Books Mentioned:

• Get a life Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert
• We Came Here to Forget by Andrea Dunlop (November Book Club Pick!)
• Throne of Glass Series by Sarah Maas
• 6 of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
• Save Me the Plums by Ruth Reichl
• The Queen of the Tearling Trilogy by Erika Johansen
• The Selection by Kiera Cass

 

Eva’s Books:

• Juno Valentine and the Magical Shoes by Eva Chen
• A is for Awesome by Eva Chen
• Juno Valentine and the Fabulous Fashion Adventure by Eva Chen 

 

Hotels Mentioned:

• Coco Island - Maldives
• The Rosewood Hotel - London

 

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• Away: Visit awaytravel.com enter code BOP at checkout for $20 off.

 

 

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