Quyen Tran

Writer + Communications Specialist

Australia

My craft is helping people amplify their story and brand, by way of (excellent) writing.

thought leadership | arts & entertainment | travel & lifestyle | ghost writing |

Portfolio

Thought Leadership & Brand PR

dentsu
10/03/2022
It’s time to read the room and promote real value

Tomorrow is Tuesday. Tuesdays have always struggled to find their place – they’re neither here nor there in the hierarchy of the week. From memory, in his song 7 Days from the early noughties, Craig David sang “took her for a drink on Tuesday”. Good on you, Craig. But in today’s post-pandemic, inflation-powered, fuel-excise-free world, Tuesdays have found new meaning. And not everyone is doing what Craig David was doing. When an inevitable interest rate bump is announced, many...

dentsu
07/24/2022
Diversity is a superpower, it’s time we create space for it

Someone shared something with me this week: “Fighter pilots fly like they’re already dead.” It was their way, at times, of leaving fear at the door before a presentation. It’s a powerful analogy from a person with the most positive, enjoyable energy. But I couldn’t help think, this isn’t a war, this is work. Can we put the “guns” down? We might be killing creativity.

Woman's Day
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Travel, Food, and Lifestyle

Insider Guides | Study in Australia
05/21/2019
Melbourne's Best Outdoor Adventure Spots | Insider Guides

Melbourne isn't just about urban culture and a great food scene; the city also boasts an array of places offering thrill and excitement. From abseiling to ziplining, here's our guide to the best outdoor adventure spots in and around Melbourne.

Travel in Taiwan (No.79 2017 01/02 )
01/16/2017
Soaring Above the Big Blue Sea

What's it like to parasail in Taiwan's northern coast? Adventure writer, Quyen, takes on to the skies for this exciting article.

Insider Guides
02/08/2020
Seven Days of Awesome Melbourne Activities - Insider Guides

Melbourne is, without a doubt, Australia's capital of food, drink, arts, culture and shopping. So, you'll have absolutely no trouble filling seven days with lots of great activities. Take in Melbourne's diversity as you stroll from iconic markets to fantastic cafes, all the while exploring the city's famous laneways.If you're new to the city or [...]

Ketagalan Media
08/25/2016
Legitimate Pasta, Middle of Nowhere, Taiwan - Ketagalan Media

Giovanni and Coco Filippini greeted me with an ice-cold bottle of San Pellegrino bubbly water as I sat in their kitchen. Still dripping with hot sweat, I could already tell it was worthwhile taking a trip in the unforgiving heat for another visit to the island's most underrated Italian restaurant.

Travel in Taiwan (No.78 2016 11/12 )
10/24/2016
New Trends for an Old Staple

A young restaurant in Taipei is on a mission to revive Taiwan's rice culture...

Arts, People, and Society

yumpu.com
Emerging author Tanner Mu

Emerging author Tanner Mu The collection offers something unique to mainstream literature. Books are typically published

The Serenade Files
02/24/2020
Review: Friendly Feminism For The Mild Mannered

If the topic of feminism puts you off in any way, then seeing Millicent Sarre's Friendly Feminism for the Mild Mannered will change that. It's exactly what it says it is - perfectly amiable, vitriol-free feminism, packaged up in a cabaret of catchy pop tunes and tasteful lyrics. - Excerpt only. Full article is no longer available -

The Serenade Files
02/18/2020
Review: Boss Squad

Boss Squad wastes no time in telling you that you're about to see five females destroy stereotypes inside and outside the circus tent. "I'm not strong for a girl. I'm just strong."- Boss Squad A collaboration between Adelaide's own Point & Flex Circus and Wildhouse Circus, the all-female circus troupe takes on high-level acrobatic finesse... - Excerpt only. Full article is no longer available -

Ketagalan Media
11/12/2018
Human Rights and Technology: Oslo Freedom Forum in Taiwan - Ketagalan Media

Looking fresh and at ease despite the long journey from San Francisco into Taipei, Alex Gladstein is in town to champion for the Oslo Freedom Forum, an international conference series focused on promoting and protecting human rights around the world. Established by the nonpartisan not-for-profit the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) in 2009, the flagship event is held annually in Oslo.