Finding your passion can feel like a lonely journey, especially when you’re trying to figure out if it’s worth turning into your purpose. In this highlight, we explore why pursuing your passion often isolates you from others, how to navigate that “lonely chapter,” and the key questions to ask yourself to determine if it’s truly worth the hustle.

We discuss the role of your pain threshold—understanding what struggles you’re willing to endure—as a guide to uncovering whether your passion can become your life’s purpose. If you’ve ever questioned whether your dreams are worth pursuing, this conversation is for you.

Tune in for insights and inspiration to help you take the next step in your journey.

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What does it really mean when people say 'find what your passionate about'? How do you find it if you don't even know what that looks like? In this episode, we sit down with Francis, an inspiring creative whose journey from Angola to the UK is filled with powerful lessons on resilience, risk, and redefining success.

Together, we explore:

• How to reframe challenges and disadvantages as opportunities for growth.
• The sacrifices our parents and grandparents made to give us freedom and choice.
• Why so many kids from immigrant backgrounds struggle with identity and direction - and what we can do about it.
• The pivotal moment that changed Francis’ life and led him to discover his passion for photography.
• Why society stifles creativity and how breaking the rules leads to innovation.
• Navigating the "lonely chapter" of pursuing your passion and how to decide if it’s worth turning it into a career.
• Why we need people to break the rules to fuel creativity and innovation

Whether you're looking for inspiration, guidance on finding your purpose, or a fresh perspective on how your roots shape your future, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

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We sit down with the remarkable Anika Pavel, an English-Czechoslovakian actress, model, and author known for her role in The Spy Who Loved Me alongside Roger Moore. Anika takes us through her extraordinary life journey - from her childhood behind the Iron Curtain in Czechoslovakia to becoming an international model and actress in London’s mod scene.

Who should listen?

This episode is for anyone navigating major transitions, looking to redefine success, or wanting to hear a powerful story of resilience, optimism, and the influence of our cultural roots.

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Chapters:

• Why holding grudges gets us nowhere
• Being the only female on a swim team of 20 boys
• How to know when it's the right time to accept a failure
• Why the point in history you were born has a huge impact on your opportunities.
• An unexpected culture shock about arriving in the UK
• Featuring alongside Roger Moore in James Bond
• Why our sense of belonging has a drastic impact on our mental health
• What role does storytelling have in understanding our culture and self?

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We often see ourselves more negatively than others do. This phenomenon, known as the "Liking Gap," shows how we consistently underestimate how much others like us. We’re harder on ourselves, and that can impact everything from our confidence to our relationships.

In this episode, I sit down with Summy Yeung, cultural intelligence expert, to explore why we tend to undervalue ourselves and how culture influences our self-perception. We dive into how understanding this “Liking Gap” can change the way we see ourselves and others, and how you can start breaking free from these limiting beliefs.

If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt or wondered why you feel less confident than you should, this episode is for you.

🎧 Tune in now for an insightful conversation and practical tips to shift your self-perception and start seeing yourself the way others do!

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I sat with Life & Career Transition Coach, Summie Yeung, to explore the evolving challenges faced by immigrants and the critical role of cultural intelligence in today's world.

🔍 Why Listen?

Whether you’re an immigrant, a leader in a multicultural workplace, or simply curious about how culture shapes confidence and success, this episode offers actionable insights. Summie Yeung’s unique perspective will help you understand the hidden dynamics at play in intercultural relationships and how cultural intelligence can be your key to thriving in diverse environments.

Some of the things you'll learn:

• How have the challenges faced by immigrants changed over time?
• How is cultural intelligence different to emotional intelligence?
• How to overcome your fears of connecting with people from other cultures.
• What is it like being a Chinese immigrant in the UK?
• The difference in teaching style between Hong Kong and the West.
• The real reason why Chinese kids are good at maths.
• How to overcome the fear of English being your second language in the workplace.
• What will be the key skill of a leader of a diverse multicultural organisation?

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Summie Yeung helps multiculturals choose a career path aligned with their identities, without feeling like rejects or cultural clichés.

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In this thought-provoking episode, the founders of Thrivall dive deep into some of today’s most critical conversations around workplace engagement, mental health, burnout, and wellbeing. We also explore the influence of society’s perception of ADHD is evolving and why it’s crucial to shift the narrative.

🔍 Why Listen?

If you’re looking to understand how companies and individuals should really be measuring success, and navigate the pressures of modern life with a balanced approach, this episode is for you. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a leader, or someone on a journey of self-discovery, the insights shared in this conversation are invaluable.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lOwdL8fhwfo

We discuss:

• Reframing the conversation about ADHD
• Why not all cultures have the freedom to do what they want in life
• How your parents journey can define the freedom you are given
• Is there a point where the pursuit of self-development becomes ‘too much’
• The Untold Story of Elite Athletes: Are They Really Healthy?
• The Real Reason 82% of Managers Are Failing—And How to Avoid It
• Why ‘Doing Less’ Is the Key to More: The Surprising Science
• Why Success Isn’t About Your Grades or Performance
• Why being at the top is not always a good thing

Who are Thrivall: Thrivall delivers Proactive Corporate Mental Health and Wellbeing Programmes and brings evidence-based peak performance psychology training to give access to tools and resources together with 1:1 sessions with qualified counsellor-coaches as well as providing wellbeing benchmarking and measurement to track improvements.

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Nuakai Aru is a dual-heritage Jamaican-British award-winning film director and author focused on human history and wellbeing, with three decades in martial arts and a lifelong quest for self-knowledge. Through his classes, films, art, and writings, he imparts his accumulated knowledge and wisdom.

"Amidst a global landscape of turbulence and perpetual evolution, Nuakai strives to be a beacon of inspiration and upliftment, driving others to reach their highest potential."

Content:

What is it like to grow up mixed race?

Finding identity as a dual-heritage child.

What was your experience as a child with divorced parents?

Are innate skills and talents passed down through generations?

Where did your curiosity come from?

What it's like going through a near death experience

Does the education system make us less curious?

The downside of trying to integrate as an immigrant.

Why do black and mixed race people conform to their stereotypes in society?

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Kathy Borys Siddiqui, is an undeniable expert in understanding of culture and cultural differences. As the founder of Active Action, she’s focused on helping people and companies to understand the international landscape they now find themselves in so that they can build better relationships, attract better talent and provide the tools to bridge the gap between people from different backgrounds

Not only does she hold a Masters in Cultural Studies, but she’s also lived in multiple countries, giving her the first-hand personal experience to know what she’s talking about. 

Find out more: http://activeaction.dk/

In this episode, expect to learn about:

• our experiences of the cultural differences in breakfast habits
• the influential role of Kathy’s grandfather, how entrepreneurship has been around for generations
• how trust is a big factor in how clean your country is
• what’s needed to thrive in a new country
• how the liking gap explains why we think people think of us worse than they really do
• the key difference between high and low performing leaders and managers

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I had the fortune of sitting with cross-cultural intelligence coach, Liu Liu, to discuss his personal life experiences, family history, and career journey that took him from working in the post room to now working with people in over 30 countries and becoming an executive board member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

We discuss his tips for success with his cross-cultural marriage, navigating intercultural relationships in your personal and professional life, the mindset required to thrive when moving to a new country, and much more. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7qrvrpVfDCs

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Liu Liu has decades of experience specialising in helping international organisations and businesses to improve communication and cooperation among employees to drive individual and team performance.

He coaches managers and leaders in a cross-cultural context to build trust, communicate effectively, and deliver results.

In the full conversation, we discuss:

• Are Chinese people rude or hospitable?
• Cultural differences in relationships at work
• How to make sure your cross-cultural marriage starts well
• The role of parents in the relationship decision of their children
• The three types of mixed culture relationships
• 2 mindset tips when you move abroad and feel like you have to start again
• Why immigrants often have an attitude issue when they move to a new country.
• What is stereotype threat, and is it getting worse?
• Can we even do anything about our unconscious biases?
• Intercultural understanding and leadership.
• What is the babble effect?

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I had the fortune of sitting with cross-cultural intelligence coach, Liu Liu, to discuss his personal life experiences, family history, and career journey that took him from working in the post room to now working with people in over 30 countries and becoming an executive board member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

We discuss his tips for success with his cross-cultural marriage, navigating intercultural relationships in your personal and professional life, the mindset required to thrive when moving to a new country, and much more. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7qrvrpVfDCs

THE GUEST

Liu Liu has decades of experience specialising in helping international organisations and businesses to improve communication and cooperation among employees to drive individual and team performance.

He coaches managers and leaders in a cross-cultural context to build trust, communicate effectively, and deliver results.

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We discuss:

• Are Chinese people rude or hospitable?
• Cultural differences in relationships at work
• How to make sure your cross-cultural marriage starts well
• The role of parents in the relationship decision of their children
• The three types of mixed culture relationships
• 2 mindset tips when you move abroad and feel like you have to start again
• Why immigrants often have an attitude issue when they move to a new country.
• What is stereotype threat, and is it getting worse?
• Can we even do anything about our unconscious biases?
• Intercultural understanding and leadership.
• What is the babble effect?

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