Born and raised in East Vancouver, Alice shares what it was like growing up as a second-generation Chinese Canadian — where bringing cultural food wasn’t strange, but understanding her parents’ sacrifices took time. A moving reflection on identity, immigration, and unspoken beginnings.

What starts as curiosity sparked by a partner leads Alice back to her roots — one recipe, one question at a time. In this chapter, she uncovers the emotional weight of family traditions, and how acts of love often go unnoticed until we’re ready to see them.

As her parents age, Alice begins to understand just how much they gave to build a life for their children. This final part is a heartfelt tribute to the resilience of immigrant parents, and a reminder that culture lives on when someone chooses to carry it forward.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Gurtej’s story explores stereotypes, cultural identity, and redefining tradition — with humour, presence, and a vision for the future.

From subtle bias to workplace dynamics, Gurtej explores the power – and cost – of speaking up as a brown man in leadership. Presence meets stereotype.

What does tradition look like when it’s reimagined? Gurtej shares a playful, values-first take on culture, legacy, and raising future generations.