We're often told to "find your passion," discover our purpose, and figure out exactly who we're meant to be. But what if finding yourself doesn't happen that way?

In this episode of #OldAsianLady, Sharon sits down with Eva Lo for a thoughtful conversation about creativity, authenticity, healing, and discovering what truly makes us feel alive.

Eva shares her perspective on why we don't always need to have everything figured out—and how simply living as your authentic self can inspire other people to find their own path.

Sometimes you don't find yourself by searching.

Sometimes you find yourself by simply allowing yourself to be who you are.

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Even though my bank account was growing very quickly, I still felt very empty and very soulless through my work. I realized I needed some kind of creative outlet.

In this episode of #OldAsianLady, Michael Li shares his deeply personal journey of unlearning the traditional path laid out for him.

From holding two engineering degrees and drilling oil in the Middle East to making the ultimate leap into filmmaking in Taipei, Michael breaks down the psychological friction between financial security and artistic calling.

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Youtube:    / @michaelnolimitsli  

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He was like, 'This is a men's disease. Women don't get this. You can't possibly have it... it's probably anxiety.' So he took it off my paperwork, and I had to fight like heck to put it back on."In this episode of Old Asian Lady, Canadian expat, artist, and advocate Carrie Marshall opens up about her harrowing 15-year journey with axial spondyloarthritis and severe autoimmune disease. From being medically gaslit and losing her mobility to organizing a historic advocacy movement that changed disability access laws for foreign residents in Taiwan, Carrie shares how she contained the chaos of chronic illness and transformed it into extraordinary art.🔗 Connect & Resources• Visit Carrie's Platforms & Studio: https://myseveralworlds.comhttps://www.facebook.com/globetrotterI• Learn more about Crossroads Taiwan: https://crossroads.tw/ If this story resonated with you, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE to help us amplify human stories of transformation!🎙️ About Old Asian LadyReal people. Honest conversations. Stories that challenge assumptions about age, race, gender, identity, culture, and the human experience.You can also find us on ~Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-old-asian-lady-show/id1728167164IHeart Radio: https://tinyurl.com/IHeart-TheOALShowProduced by: Scene 8 StudioIG: @scene8studioWebsite: www.scene8studio.com

What does it really take to leave home and build a new life in another country?

In this episode of Old Asian Lady, Sharon sits down with Marco Bautista (Philippines) and Trang Vo (Vietnam), two international students who left their home countries to pursue higher education in Taiwan. Behind the excitement of studying abroad lies a story of sacrifice, resilience, and discovering who they are beyond the expectations of family and culture.

From working multiple jobs to cover living expenses to adapting to a new language and culture, Marco and Trang share the realities that many people never see. Their stories remind us that personal growth often begins the moment we step outside our comfort zone.

What does autism actually feel like?

In this episode of #OldAsianLady, Fraser Stewart shares his lived experience growing up with Autism, navigating workplace discrimination, learning Mandarin, moving from Scotland to Taiwan, and constantly being misunderstood.

Fraser's story challenges common assumptions about Autism and invisible disabilities. He opens up about bullying, communication struggles, social expectations, and why empathy, patience, and understanding matter more than ever.

This isn't just a conversation about Autism—it's about being human, belonging, and learning to see people beyond first impressions.

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More about Fraser: Stewart IP. My website is: https://www.stewartip.com.tw/en

🎙️ About Old Asian Lady

Old Asian Lady is a podcast that explores the life experiences that shape who we become. Through honest conversations with people from different cultures and backgrounds, we challenge assumptions about age, race, gender, identity, and what it means to live an authentic life.

What if the most meaningful stories aren't the ones making headlines, but the ones quietly shaping our lives every day?

Season 3 of #OldAsianLady is a collection of conversations with people from different backgrounds, generations, and walks of life who share the experiences that have influenced their perspectives, values, and choices.

These aren't stories about having all the answers—they're about the lessons, insights, and unexpected discoveries found along the way.

Whether you're navigating change, seeking connection, or simply curious about the human experience, these conversations offer a chance to pause, reflect, and perhaps see your own journey through a different lens.

Welcome to Season 3. We're glad you're here!

🎙️ New episodes uploading next week.

Why is it so much easier to point out what's wrong than what's right?

In this clip from #OldAsianLady, William Lu reflects on the cultural differences he experienced while working in the United States, Europe, and Taiwan.

After years of teaching dance internationally, William noticed a powerful pattern: environments that encourage people to embrace their strengths often create more confidence, creativity, and growth than environments focused on criticism and perfection.

Because sometimes the way we talk to people becomes the way they learn to see themselves.

Sometimes the biggest challenge isn't learning a language. It's finding where you belong.

In this clip from #OldAsianLady, Marie Mestdagh shares the joys and challenges of raising a multilingual child in Taiwan. At just 2.5 years old, her son speaks French, English, Mandarin, and even some Taiwanese. But while language comes naturally, identity can be much more complicated.

As a Bi-racial child growing up in Taiwan, he's still labeled "the foreign kid" despite being Taiwanese. For Marie, that raises deeper questions about belonging, culture, and how parents can help their children feel rooted in their own home.

Home isn't always where you're born. Sometimes it's the place that helps you become who you're meant to be.

In this thoughtful conversation on #OldAsianLady, Karen Chung reflects on witnessing Taiwan's transformation from the late martial law era through democratization, cultural renewal, and modernization. Her personal theory is that she and Taiwan have been growing together all these years.

The conversation explores belonging, history, aging, connection, and what it means to build a life in a place far from where you started.

How many people spend their lives discovering: Who Am I?

In this clip from #OldAsianLady, Jaime Cham reflects on growing up as a Spanish speaking 3rd-generation Chinese Panamanian, moving to the US and then working and living in Asia.

He always thought of himself as Chinese—until he met Chinese people from other parts of the world.

This is a thoughtful conversation about identity and raising his multicultural sons in an increasingly connected world.