Uptown’s Sexiest – Susan Tran

Define “sexy.”
Sexy is a brilliant mind and a witty sense of humor. It’s big red wines and spicy foods. Passionate people are sexy.

What makes Charlotte a “sexy” city? What doesn’t?
Charlotte has an incredibly sunny disposition that is absolutely sexy. Her people are exceptionally friendly and welcoming. There’s everything you could ever want here: food, festivals, football. What’s not sexy: Charlotte hasn’t embraced just how truly cool, hip and fun she is!

Where are the best spots in Charlotte to live? To go out?
Hands down the best place to live is Uptown. We can walk to Bobcats, Panthers, and Checkers games. We’ve got hot clubs, cool bars, and cuisines to please any palate! There are greenways and dog parks. What’s not to love?

What motivates you to get up and go to work in the morning?
I just finished my three-year tenure at WSOC and I’m currently looking for my next gig. And what I have always loved about my job is that I get to tell a person’s story. It wasn’t an accident, it wasn’t a murder, and it wasn’t a home invasion. Every single incident meant there was a victim, a family, a story.
I’m calling my time in between jobs my “sabbatical.” And these days, I’m working on a book, telling a story in paper form as opposed to video. Now every morning, I’m excited to see where my characters will take me.

What’s something not many people know about you?
I’m the daughter of Chinese immigrants and my first language was Mandarin-Chinese. I’m the first one in my family to go to college. I don’t like to cook but I love to eat. I curse—a lot. My friends tell me, pound for pound, I’m the loudest person they know.

What do you think the future holds for the Queen City?
I think Charlotte’s future is very bright. My husband and I moved here from Boston three years ago and we absolutely love it. There’s a palpable sense of optimism and I love the idea we’re part of this growth.

Susan’s Prize Package to be Auctioned off at Enso on Oct. 29 from 7-9p.m.
Four day / three night stay at one of Bermuda’s fine hotels including two roundtrip airline tickets courtesy of the Bermuda Department of Tourism, bermudatourism.com.

~ Bryan Reed

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