The Untrodden Path

Queer in logistics? Why not?!

To celebrate International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT) on May 17th, I sat down with 2 out In-Store Logistics Managers from IKEA Thailand.

Listen to Nontacha Ketwetsuriya & Michael Fröhleke as they share their experiences about coming out at the workplace & views on what organisations can do to create an inclusive space for LGBT+ individuals.

[Disclaimer] The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the speakers and do not reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.

It's the last episode for Season 1 of The Untrodden Path!  

And, I'm honoured to have Sonia Allinson-Penny (ex-colleague and big boss, of sorts) share her honest and heartfelt thoughts on living a fulfilling life with no regrets. 

With over 20 years of corporate and leadership experience in 7 different countries, tune in and listen to how she navigated and planned a multitude of transitions, and how she's giving back to society today.

You can also find Sonia on YouTube here.

In this episode, I catch up with Marc Yeo, a former military comrade as he shares how he transitioned from a Music and English educator to become a professional pianist with the Singapore Armed Forces Military Band. He is also currently the only pianist in Singapore to hold a full-time piano performance appointment. Tune in to listen to his journey, as he shares his fears and heartfelt reflections when navigating this change. 

Khalis Afnan works as an Assistant Coordinator of the Asian Elephant Project. He's the only one I know, who works in the field of conservation. Tune in to find out how he navigates the untrodden path in the Malaysia jungles and what led him to pursue this. 

Welcome to the first episode of 2021! In this episode, we explore what it means to identify as LGBT+ in India, as I catch up with Sandeep Nair. Sandeep is a Diversity & Inclusion Expert and currently lives with his husband in Canada. Tune in to hear about what it means to be true to yourself and his experiences as open gay man in India.  

It's the last episode of 2020! And in this episode, I catch up with my ex-colleague, Andrés Gayo Smith, a former lawyer turned interior designer as we talk about his Anglo-Spanish identity and how he transitioned from law to a career in design. Andrés also shares a few tips about how to design your home. 

In this episode, I catch up with pharmacist and plant taxonomist, Edrei Quek, as we talk about the good old army days and his relationship with plants. Edrei shares some valuable tips about how everyone can cultivate green fingers. 

In this episode, fellow Aquarian and Goldsmiths Alumni, Nin Djani and I talk about moving back to Southeast Asia, where we're both originally from. Tune in as she shares where in the everyday life she gets her inspiration, while we reminisce some of our fondest memories in London and Munich. To find out more about Nin Djani, check out her IG account here.

“As long as you have this attitude of knowing that you have so much more to learn, you’ll do well in any work or any job…because that means you have the capacity to grow.”

Join me as I catch up with my childhood friend Judith Perera-Lee to understand how she charted her freelancing journey through different job roles, and her decision to start her own studio in the middle of a pandemic.

"I was pounding down the Camino trying to figure out what I was doing with my life…. I had a big chance to think about who I was [who I had been] and who I was evolving to – who I was becoming.  I thought really hard about being more gracious, being more loving, and recognising the evolution of love. …   The Camino changes you. It changes you on the inside… in my case it softened me." 

In this episode, I catch up with one of the highlights of the Camino, Lindy Mechefske. She shares her reflections on the Camino, her love of food and her evolving self.