What happens when grief isn’t a chapter but the whole curriculum?

This episode traces the lessons of carrying too much love, navigating hyper-independence, and the grief of shedding old selves and relationships. Dramatic? Yes. Honest? Always. Rambly? Guilty as charged.

P.S. This one’s for the big-feelings people, the hyper-independents, the Pisces-empaths, and anyone learning that love and grief can coexist.

What happens when the place you’ve poured your whole career into suddenly dissolves?

You get Brandon Grusd, former GM of Proof & Company Singapore, who has lived and breathed hospitality his whole life. When Proof closed its doors, it wasn’t just the end of a company; it was the end of a defining chapter.

We talk about how he is starting over, the lessons hospitality taught him (and took from him), and what the “next frontier” might look like.

P.S. If a door closes, lean in, open a window, and keep moving.

What happens when you don’t have a master plan, but you follow your curiosity anyway?

You get someone who has lived multiple lives. From zoology, to safety management, to becoming a flight instructor, James Powell moved through the world by asking questions first and figuring out the path as he goes.

This conversation explores falling into aviation, and learning to stay present when nothing makes sense yet.

P.S. Consider this your permission slip to not know a single thing.

What happens when you chase success, find it, and realise it doesn’t feel like freedom?

You get Pia, a Sydney-based consultant turned wellness coach, who’s traded the corporate climb for something slower, softer, and more intentional.

In this episode, we unpack what it means to leave the traditional path for freedom, to rebuild identity after burnout, and to find success in the mess of change.

P.S. If you’ve ever looked “successful” on paper but secretly wanted to burn it all down for something more honest… this one’s your permission slip.

What happens when your brain and body never seem to be on the same page?

You get Oli, a Personal Trainer who helps neurodivergent folks find safety and strength through movement.

We talk about ADHD 101, pre-diagnosis masking, and how to train without falling into self-blame or burnout. It’s about self-compassion, curiosity, and giving your body the patience your brain rarely gets.

P.S. If you’ve ever cried mid-workout and called it “sweat,” this one’s for you.

What happens when you lose your sense of purpose?
This episode is about what no one tells you when the striving stops. When you’ve built a beautiful, full life… and still feel empty.

I talk about ego death, the grief of not being productive, and my attempt to rebuild purpose when there’s no “next step.” It's a little rambly, very congested (nose), and extremely honest.

P.S. This one’s for the overachievers, the floaters, the in-betweeners or anyone trying to find aliveness beyond doing.

What happens when your co-founder is also your life partner?

You get Andsoforth, Singapore’s longest-running andaward-winning immersive dining company, dreamed up by Emily and Stu.

In this episode, we talk about creative inspiration, navigating people (and egos), and what it really means to let the universe steer the ship. Also, yes, I asked if they’d actually recommend working with your partner.

P.S. They compare their lives to One Piece. So obviously, this episode is an odyssey.

What happens when a hospitality company suddenly shuts its doors?

You get Tom Hogan and Bobby Carey founding Studio Ryecroft; a creative studio dedicated to building hospitality concepts that last and belong to local culture.

In this episode, we talk about navigating the chaos of closure, building a business from scratch, and the highs and lows of this journey.

P.S. No tea, no shade. Just facts and lived experiences. Don't come after us @ lawyers / leadership team.

What happens when queerness becomes the lens you travel through?

In this episode, I talk with Giap about moving across the globe, using dating and connection as a way to explore culture. And what it means to come back home to Vietnam to rediscover his own roots.

P.S./T.W.: We talk depression and passive suicidal thoughts, and we promise we are okay-ish.

What happens when you leave the highly revered path and choose freedom instead?

You get Kim who went from breaking the “med school bond” to creating her own little community rituals like Touch Grass.

In this episode, we talk about chasing freedom over prestige, building third spaces, and finding joy in the small, grounding moments that remind you life doesn’t have to be “by the book.”

P.S. If you’re curious, search touchgrassbykim on Telegram to join the next one.

What happens when a friend’s death sparks a mission to protect others?
You get Yuchen, who started Krav Maga as a student but turned it into a mission after the violent death of a close friend.

We talk about courage, grief, and why self-defense is more than just fighting. Plus, what sets Krav Maga apart from other martial arts.

P.S. Eye gouging, elbow smacking, and more ... this isn’t your usual martial arts chat.

What happens when you keep moving (city to city, country to country), hoping the next place will finally feel like enough?

You get Kamile, Ankara-rooted, now Dublin-based, still gently untangling what friendships and fulfillment look like across different time zones.

We muse about the soft ache of starting over again and again, friendships that shape us, emotional endurance, and how to sit with the question: What if I don’t want to keep moving, but I haven’t found “enough” yet either?

P.S. We promise we don’t have commitment issues. We’re just always in the pursuit of more.

What happens when you’re scared of death… and can’t stop thinking about it?

This episode is a dive into thanatophobia and how I accidentally wrote a death workbook trying to survive it.

The Final Gift is my attempt at making death a little less cold, clinical, or terrifying, and a little more human. Think: legacy questions, memory rituals, emotional prep, and a lot of crying (me, not you. Hopefully.)

Because I believe death awareness is love work. It’s protective. It’s sacred. And most of us avoid it until it’s too late.

P.S. This one’s full of f-bombs and Very Big Death Feels™. Trigger warning if you’re in a tender space.

What happens when you quit your job and build a tour company from scratch?

You get Melvyn, a founder who swapped office life for offbeat adventures across Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, and everywhere in between.

This isn’t your typical quit-your-job-and-hustle story. It’s gentler. Slower. Built on people, purpose, and the belief that you don’t have to know the end to start.

P.S. Follow the breadcrumbs. You might just end up in Georgia.

What happens when you move to Melbourne for a year... and accidentally stayed for five?

You get Rod, a Brazilian fitness coach who came to Melbourne on a whim and woke up five years later with a new city, a new self, and now, a new goodbye.

In this episode, we talk about chasing change, finding home in unexpected places, and how movement (literal and emotional) shaped the way he lives, coaches, and lets go.

P.S. This one’s for anyone who didn’t mean to stay, but kind of fell in love anyway.

What happens when you chase rejection...on purpose?

After years of perfectionism, fear, and waiting to feel “ready,” I’m done playing it safe. So I started #Project100Rejections, a self-assigned quest to get told “no” at least 100 times.

Let me unpack the weird highs and low lows of trying really hard and still feeling stuck. Why some small rejections feel empowering, why some wins still feel empty, and why the rejections that matter most hurt the hardest.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything and still waiting for life to say yes, this one’s for you.

What happens when you split your time between soil and science?

You get Jia, a self-proclaimed nepo baby who’s rewriting what inherited success can look like.

This episode is about supplements, soil, and turning the things you care about into the life you live. We talk about what it actually means to grow up in a family business, and how Jia’s made that path her own, worms, wellness, and all.

P.S. If you're supplement-curious or compost-curious, hit play.

What happens when you leave behind a stable job to explore urns, funerals, and the afterlife industry?

In this episode, I sit down with Kenneth who left the comforts of corporate life to dive into a world most of us avoid talking about: death.

But this isn’t a morbid story. From payrolls to columbariums, Kenneth’s journey reminds us that even endings can be beginnings, especially when we’re brave enough to listen.

P.S. This is your soft nudge: talk about death while you're still here.

What happens when you hit 30 and still find yourself navigating the single life?

You get real talk, messy reflections, and a dose of self-awareness.

I'll be yapping about the dating app experience, why connection seems harder than ever, and my thoughts on "coffee and walk" as a first date. Plus after learning some hard lessons on love, I’m finally seeing the light (cue Rapunzel vibes).

P.S. It's not a pity party. It's just the raw, unfiltered truth.

What happens when you walk away from a stable and successful legal career to chase the scent of hops and freedom?
You end up navigating the wild, weird, and wonderful world of craft beer across continents.

In this episode, we sit down with Alejandro, someone I met in Georgia (the country, not the state), who once wore a suit and argued law, and now works with breweries across the world.

We talk about the quiet pivots that lead to life-altering changes, why beer is more than just a drink, and what success looks like when the map keeps changing.

P.S. This one's for anyone who’s ever sat attheir desk, stared at a spreadsheet, and wondered… what if?