In this episode, Jeremy and Maddy are joined by world traveler and friend of the podcast Mandy Tay. Mandy is a trailer producer and photographer who spent a significant part of her professional life away from Singapore. In her travels, she seeks out the exotic cultures of faraway lands in places as diverse as the Middle East and South America. Mandy shares her travel experience with your hosts and how it has impacted her worldview. We hope that this episode can inspire you to be brave to own your happiness and shape your own narrative.

Fun fact: The cover and episode photos you see on this show are all captured by Mandy.

Show notes

(01:35) Introducing the guest. (09:25) Pursuing your passion and deciding what to do. (16:49) How travelling has changed Mandy’s life. (21:00) How to make good connections with people. (23:25) How has travelling shaped Mandy’s idea of happiness. (36:25) Having the courage to go on your own path. (37:55) Making time to meet people. (40:00) Advice for people wanting to live a life bravely. (44:45) Mandy’s quote of the day.

Mandy’s quote, by José “Pepe” Mujica, former president of Uruguay: “When you buy something, you are not paying money for it. You are paying with the hours you have spent earning that money. The difference is that life is one thing money can't buy. Life only gets shorter, and it’s pitiful to waste your life and freedom that way.”

Extras

Hosts: Jeremy Lee (@jemcocktails) and Madeline Liew (@maddyliew)

Guest: Mandy Tay (@mandytayshoots)

Producer: Paul Ng (@wanderwavestudio)