Soft Edges, Sharp Strength | Part 1: Shifting Shadows
From Tokyo's cram schools to Virginia boarding school chaos, Ken learned early how to adapt and survive. A story of quiet resilience and finding strength in constant motion.
Soft Edges, Sharp Strength | Part 2: American Education
Virginia boarding school brought new freedoms and unexpected challenges. Sometimes the lesson isn't what you'd expect — and sometimes survival teaches you more than success.
Soft Edges, Sharp Strength | Part 3: Finding Colour
From Boston's freedom to London's breaking point, Daisuke learns that sometimes your worst moments become the foundation for something entirely new and meaningful.
Holding Multitudes: Cultural Threads Across Borders | Part 1: Whimsy and the Sea
Shells, stories, and salt in the air — Emily’s journey starts on Australia’s coast and drifts across continents. In the kickoff to our new series, she unpacks what it means to grow up fluid, curious, and full of quiet wonder.
Holding Multitudes: Cultural Threads Across Borders | Part 2: From Provence Dreams to Sicilian Warmth
French dreams, Mediterranean detours, and a Sicilian uncle who shows up with grilled octopus — Emily’s story takes a flavorful turn as she uncovers unexpected threads of belonging across Europe.
Holding Multitudes: Cultural Threads Across Borders | Part 3: Professional Insights, Personal Truths
As a therapist shaped by a multicultural life, Emily reflects on how identities is never just one thing. From quiet forests to cross-cultural friendships, she invites us to see complexity as something to embrace — not flatten.
Stereotypes, Soft Power & Tradition – on His Terms | Part 1: Identity in Layers
Gurtej’s story explores stereotypes, cultural identity, and redefining tradition — with humour, presence, and a vision for the future.
Stereotypes, Soft Power & Tradition – on His Terms | Part 2: Challenging the Script
From subtle bias to workplace dynamics, Gurtej explores the power – and cost – of speaking up as a brown man in leadership. Presence meets stereotype.
Stereotypes, Soft Power & Tradition: on His Terms | Part 3: Redefining the Future
What does tradition look like when it’s reimagined? Gurtej shares a playful, values-first take on culture, legacy, and raising future generations.