From Corporate Burnout to Slow Travel Blogging (w/ Cereal for Lunch)
Ling and Jace are mixed Asian-Australians living in Sydney. When bushfires tore through the country a few years ago, they decided to change everything and find ways to contribute to the bigger picture. They pivoted from corporate law to photography and policy, and now run a blog @cereal.for.lunch.
Lessons from Our Elders
“Listen to your elders.” Sound familiar? Growing up, this was something our parents drilled into us but what does it really mean? And what has it taught us? We unpack the concept of ‘filial piety’ by reflecting on the lessons our elders have taught us and how they have shaped who we are today.
Building Brand ‘You’
What is your presence in your absence? What do people say about you when you're not around? In this episode, we chat about building our personal brands, being authentic, how we see ourselves vs. how others see us, the importance of storytelling, and redefining our elevator pitches.
Unearthing South-West Sydney’s Food Story (w/Sydney Food Boy)
Kevin, aka, Sydney Food Boy, our local food vlogger is on a mission to find the best food in Sydney, particularly South-West Sydney. We chat to Kevin about life as a food content creator, connecting to culture and community through food, and of course, his top food recommendations.
Thriving or Surviving in Your Twenties
Have you felt like you've been stuck in a rut? Asking yourself, "is this it?" We reflect on our quarter-life crises, the perks and quirks of being in our 20s, the pressures to hit certain milestones, and the highs and lows of transitioning into adulthood.
20 Questions with Tracy
Grab a cuppa and take a seat because we're getting up close and personal with Tracy. Wendy asks Tracy about her milestones, the values that shape her, discovering what matters, her personality traits, and living her best life in London.
20 Questions with Wendy
Grab a coffee and sit down because today, we're getting to get to know Wendy on a whole other level. Tracy asks Wendy everything she wants to know about Wendy's childhood, personal growth, struggles, friendships, and career as a designer.
Helping Second Gens Overcome Mental Health Stigma (w/Kelly Lam, Founder of The Feel Project)
Kelly Lam is an Asian Australian mental health counsellor specialising in cultural values. We ask Kelly all our burning questions about the second gen mental health experience, diving deep into intergenerational issues, system issues, overcoming stigma, and how we can take charge of our mental health.
Predictions for Year of the Tiger
Happy Lunar New Year everyone! We spend this episode learning about the origins of Chinese New Year, sharing how we celebrate it, and reading each other's 2022 zodiac horoscopes.
Cultivating Creative Confidence
We think people are born creative, but creativity is a muscle we can all work on. In this episode, we discuss how we gained creative confidence, myths about creativity, the creative process, and overcoming creative doubt.
Lessons from 2021
For the beginning of 2022, we reflect on our 2021 new year's resolutions, the processes that help us reflect, our highlights and lowlights, and the biggest lessons we learnt.
Childhood Traditions, Superstitions & Recollections
How much from our childhood has translated into adulthood? What was our upbringing like? For this festive season, we sit down and reflect on our childhood memories, growing up in an Asian household, stories our parents told us, subtle asian traits, and the things we always have to explain to others.
Navigating Imposter Syndrome as Asian Australians (w/ Jason Khou)
How does culture impact our experience with imposter syndrome? In this episode, we sit down with our good friend, Jason, to discuss our experience with self-doubt and imposter syndrome in the workplace, where we think it stems from, and our tactics to deal with it.
Diversity & Inclusion: More Than A Checkbox
In Episode 3, we reflect on our personal experiences with workplace diversity, times when we've spoken up, the conscious decisions we make at work, and how we can promote change.
Pursuing Traditional vs. Non-Traditional Asian Careers
After some technical (and manual) difficulties, Episode 2 is ready for the world! We talk about our experience pursuing non-traditional Asian careers, living for our parents, pressures we put on ourselves, and saying yes to everything.
Introducing A Seat At Our Table
There's a new kid on the block! Introducing A Seat at Our Table, by your friends from the area, Tracy & Wendy.