APCDA Podcast

Tamerlaine Beasley: Life-changing high school student exchange leads to intercultural business. In this episode Felicity and Sam interview Tamerlaine Beasley, Founder and CEO of Beasley Intercultural. Tamerlaine recounts how her influential early experiences living in Thailand led to a successful business delivering intercultural training programs to a diverse, globally connected workforce.
0:20 Key takeaways from Samantha and Felicity
4:00 Introducing Tamerlaine
5:30 Her growth spurt in Thailand
11:05 Purpose-driven work
13:10 Tips for working with people from different cultures
16:00 Getting into business at a young age
23:00 Hustling before hustling was a thing
27:00 Most important career (business) decision to-date
31:55 What's next?
34:24 Be willing to sit slightly outside of your comfort zone 
36:50 Best career advice

Benjamin Loh recounts his career journey from a bullied child and introvert through to becoming a public speaker to audiences of thousands. His insights on developing confidence and defining success are memorable. Join us to hear about this Singaporean who is bucking career stereotype trends everyday.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminlohcoach/

APCDA Podcast is a monthly series on career-related discussions. The podcast is in its fifth season in 2025, continuing the theme of ‘Career Journeys’ where the co-hosts interview a range of people with fascinating career journeys to learn about their key career decisions and career advice.

0:05 Hosts' learnings
2:05 Introduction to Angela 
4:13 What drives her 
5:32 How she got started in her business
6:28 Early career exploration
8:20 Happenstance and Career Management
14:32 Coping with burnout
16:32 Balancing different life roles
19:45 Angela's career values 
23:48 One most important career decision
29:42 Best career advice
30.27 Best self-care tip

Abe is the founder of Future Proof Global which is a business transformation consultancy that specializes in strategy, response to disruption, ESG implementation, organization design and development, leadership development and talent management. In his previous engagements, he has held senior management roles across geographies and functions in a career spanning more than 30 years.

Join us in this chat with Abe to learn more about his journey.

Guest: Abe Jacob | LinkedIn Profile

In this episode, Dr. Maze shares her inspiring journey from a career in mathematics and computer programming to her impactful work in career counseling and assessment. She discusses her early influences, time in the Peace Corps, and the founding of APCDA, offering insights into how personal drivers like happiness shape our career paths. Dr. Maze also explores the role of AI in career counseling and offers practical advice for anyone seeking growth in their personal and professional life. Tune in for her reflections on life lessons, career advice, and what’s next on her horizon.

00:59 Introduction to Dr Marilyn Maze
01:58 Personal drivers - happiness
02:19 Current work
03:11 Career start in mathematics teaching and computer programming
04:34 Peace corps work in the Philippines
05:52 Computerised career assessments
08:42 Birth of APCDA
09:27 Why career counselling?
10:54 AI and career counselling
12:11 Childhood influences and hobbies
14:48 Early career planning
16:17 Career advice
16:59 Life lessons
17:44 What's next?
18:17 Favourite motto
18:52 Final words

Daniel Lee was born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta commonly known as brittle bones disease. He has not let that define him and is now a para-athlete, motivational speaker, and a social impact leader. He is also the founder of 360 All Ability that works to create an inclusive world for people with disabilities.

Join us in this chat with Daniel to learn more about his journey.

00:06 Introduction
01:11 Current Work
03:55 Childhood
07:57 Interests as a child
09:10 Thoughts on career as a young person
15:20 Journey to becoming a leader and mentor
17:45 Journey to becoming a motivational speaker
21:45 Designing a portfolio career
26:16 Intrinsic Drivers
34:20 Introduction to formal para-sports
39: 26 Sporting ecosystem for para-athletes
42:15 What is next?
43:41 Proudest Achievement
46:15 Sharing wisdom on finding your purpose
47:30 Closing Remarks

Guest:
Daniel Lee| LinkedIn Profile

Michael Wilson has had a career spanning opera singing, public service, international development, and active politics. He is now the CEO of e-water and is based in Australia.

Join us in our chat with Michael to learn more about his journey.

00:35 Introduction
01:55 Career plan
03:26 Influence of personal values
04:23 Dropping singing as a career
07:05 Growing up years
10:25 Childhood heroes
14:45 Career thoughts during high school and university
22:21 Decision making at a key crossroad
26:14 Choosing various job roles
33:32 Transition to e-Water
41:30 Requirements for a diverse and successful career
46:03 Closing Remarks

Guest: Michael Wilson | Opera Singer, Public servant, and CEO| LinkedIn Profile for Michael Wilson

Huong Dang is a 2023 Obama Scholar, 2022 Yale World Fellow, and the founder of Hope Box. Hope Box is a social enterprise that provides psychological and economic recovery services to victims of gender based violence in Vietnam. 

Join us on this chat with Huong Dang and listen to her incredible journey in life and career. 

00:05     Introduction
01:45     Huong as a person
02:33     Current roles
05:32     Life story that led to Hope Box
12:54     Childhood Heros
17:05     Most important career decision
23:24     Trusting KOTO
32:00     Identifying the right trainee in social projects
35:22     Walking the path unknown
39:14     Heros Today
46:47     What is next
48:29     Best career advice    
52:14     Final words

Dmitry Mikhaylov is professor, scientist, business innovator and an author in the area of big data and artificial intelligence. He is based out of Dubai.

Join us in our chat with Dmitry to learn more about his journey.

00:04 Introduction
00:33 Guest Background
06:30 Childhood Years
13:45 Childhood Influences
15:34 Academic Journey
18:22 First Job
24:25 Balancing Teaching and Commercialisation
27:19 Most Important Career Decision
30:00 Key Achievements
33:35 What is next in the journey
35:47 Final Thoughts

Guest:
Dmitry Mikhaylov | AI Scientist and Deeptech Entrepreneur | LinkedIn Profile for Dmitry Mikhaylov

Azran Osman-Rani is the CEO and Co-Founder of Naluri. Naluri is a digital health therapeutics platform that combines behavioural science, data science, and digital design, to help users become mentally resilient and adopt healthy lifestyles that are sustainable. Join us in our chat with Azran to learn about his incredible journey.

Guest:
Azran Osman – Rani | CEO and Co-Founder Naluri | LinkedIn Profile