About Me — Helen J. Chen

A digital nomad project/program manager with a love for adventure.

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From pursuing my passion for art in Germany to navigating the unexpected twists of life during COVID, my journey has been anything but ordinary.

I’m Helen J. Chen, a Hungarian-born Chinese raised in Budapest, with a background in both art and business. My path has taken me from a deep enthusiasm for art and fashion to a transition into business and project management.

Since childhood, I’ve been passionate about art, which led me to study it in Germany. There, I built valuable connections in the fashion media world. However, when COVID hit, I had to return to Hungary and start over — facing many challenges along the way.

I soon realized that passion alone doesn’t always pay the bills. Adapting to Hungary’s industry landscape sparked my interest in business — specifically, how economic systems shape industries and markets, which led me to pursue a master’s in International Management.

This opened doors to a career in project management, where I began as an intern and worked my way up to Project and Program Manager.

Through my journey, I discovered that art and business aren’t separate worlds — they can overlap in powerful ways.