My name's Kelly Châu and welcome to my corner on the internet. This is where I share stuff happening in life, business, and all things in between.
I enjoy practicing videography in my spare time and what better way to do so than to have fun with it? My YouTube channel is a video version of my corner on the internet. You can find long and short-form content ranging from travel, food, musings, and more.
I've been writing at a young age and have always gravitated toward language arts classes. I'm now saying it out loud
that I'm an aspiring author and have decided to focus on researching and practicing writing here and behind-the-scenes.
You can read my stories, poetry, recipes, and more, as I practice writing in English, Vietnamese, and any new languages that I'm learning.
In addition to my interest in writing, I've been drawn to photography at a young age. My paternal grandfather was a photojournalist in Việt Nam during the sixties
so I'd like to think that I've been connected to the camera.
After picking up my first DSLR kit in 2014, I've had opportunities to work on commercial and corporate projects. In between, I enjoy improving by capturing everyday life and
travel moments.
I opened a media agency in 2021 for B2B and B2B2C marketing after 6 years of working with entrepreneurs,
white label partners, vendors, and freelancers, helping them develop and maintain their branding, marketing,
and positioning in their market.
Broken Rice Media’s goal is to provide visual solutions for small businesses with no nonsense. We specialize
in commercial and travel photography, marketing, and design. Our services are here to help you properly set up
everything you need to jumpstart your online presence and marketing initiative. We serve the metro Atlanta area and are
available for travel or remote work.
Blume Nails & Spa, formerly known as Lady Nails, is a family-owned, boutique nail spa proudly serving the Lilburn, GA community
since 1990.
We refreshed our branding to better reflect our commitment to quality, care, and a fresh, modern experience.
Licensed by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology, our experienced team continues to deliver thoughtful service and
attention to detail—creating a welcoming space where beauty can truly Blume.
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At a young age, I have been interested in forms of self-expression such as writing, music, photography, and so on.
Inspired by stories of my late paternal grandfather pursuing photojournalism during the sixties in Việt Nam and my late
eldest paternal uncle having been a cải lương (Vietnamese folk opera) singer, confirmation bias or not, I felt connected
as to why I needed to pick up a microphone and camera.
We did not have much growing up so the luxurious karate or piano classes were out of the question. Eventually I was able
to save up for a DSLR starter kit working part-time jobs and began offering photography services to professionals and
local businesses. After graduating, I traveled abroad for the first time for a few months while continued freelancing and worked at several small
to mid-sized companies. Upon returning to the states, I joined a franchise brokerage agency and implemented a structure within eight months that
increased sales and decreased costs in the marketing department leading it to a new division. This
experience helped me realize that I enjoy building structures, teams, and plans for businesses with creativity at the
root. Staying innovative and resourceful to find solutions for teams and customers is encompassing of that.
My management background is in marketing with a focus on content production. I believe in being transparent about
digital services to ensure fair pricing and scope of work without sacrificing quality. I am currently on a small
business journey with Broken Rice Media LLC, continuing business development, and additional creative pursuits. Outside
of that, I find joy spending time with my family and three dogs while working on my personal projects and wellbeing.
Life is an ongoing change. All I know is that everyone faces adversity and life is fickle so it is important to live
each day intentionally and that holds a different meaning for each person. My goal is to continue sharing stories that
will hopefully inspire others to embrace self-expression as well as find ways to give back to the community with the
little time I have on this earth.
Thanks for stopping by. If you have questions or would like to collaborate, drop a message and let’s grab (virtual)
tea!
Our pre-wedding photo shoot in 2022 a few weeks before our wedding. It's customary for couples in Vietnamese/Chinese cultures to have pre-wedding shoots vs engagement photos. This allows us to have portraits of us in our (expensive) outfits before the big day where the photos are mostly candid.
I fell in love with Việt Nam when I visited in 2016 for the first time. Cần Thơ is my parents' hometown. My goal is to be able to spend 3 months there every year and to do so before I retire!
Paradoxically, being present each second of my life allows me to grab a perfect shot on my camera, especially when I'm traveling.
I enjoy cooking and hosting house parties. We've been doing this for over 15 years now. A lot of inspiration came from my mom and sister hosting Vietnamese parties when I was growing up.
We enjoy going on cruises especially when it's a good deal! Our parents got us into it and it's always a good style to travel when you're going with elder adults.
One of the most breathtaking places I've been to in addition to the cruise food and activity itinerary!
Food is one of the ways I use to express myself. Shopping for ingredients, prepping the food, and serving is meditative to me. I find inspiration at different restaurants and cuisines and incoroporate into what I make.
Our first professional family photo!
Meet Spot the Chihuahua! She's the youngest of the three. She hops like a kangaroo, takes lightning fast poops, and can surprise you when she gets scared but also when she's playing with you or with Winter. She has a heart issue so she enjoys silence, also going outside as many times as she can and sunbathing.
Meet Sunny the Pitbull! She's the middle child but also the biggest (50lbs vs 15 lbs). She's sweet and will lick anyone and anything (even the air) to show her affection. She enjoys playing tug of war with her rope toy (the only toy she has not ruined) but she figured out a way to cheat so that she'd win every single time. She enjoys walks and snuggling so close to you that she'll take up all of your space even if she gets hot.
Meet Winter the Eskimo! (Eskimo Spitz, German Spitz, American Eskimo, Japanese Spitz, whatever floats your boat). She's the oldest (11 yo as of 2024) and came into my life during my lowest moment via my now-husband. She likes sleeping on tiled-floors when she gets hot, laying on her back, and going on walks.
We started an annual wagyu Christmas dinner two years ago (2022) and have been finding ways to improve each one. This was the first time we did a dinner party style where we served a 7-course meal complete with a drink menu.
Hubby holding a piña colada in Puerto Rico.
We enjoy finding good deals and using points for travel. This will always be one of our top trips.