Career Episodes
From living in a bubble to two worlds: Sandra Leong found her connect…
In this engaging conversation, Linda Lee hosts her friend Sandra Leong, who shares her journey from being a journalist in Singapore to running a Singaporean food brand in London. They discuss the challenges of leaving a familiar environment, the importance of cultural representation, and the evolut…
Growth and resilience in entrepreneurship: Lenny Kessler learnt to re…
In this conversation, Lenny Kessler shares his journey from finance to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of pauses in life and decision-making. He reflects on his hardest pauses, including a forced break during the financial crisis, and his creative exploration as a photographer. Lenny d…
From career detours to untold stories in the world of journalism and …
In this conversation, Linda Lee interviews Liza Lin, a seasoned journalist with extensive experience covering technology and China. They discuss the art of storytelling in journalism, the impact of technology on society. Liza shares insights from her book 'Surveillance State', her personal experien…
Pressing pause when others are fast forwarding: With her faith in God…
In this episode of the Semicolon Spaces podcast, host Linda Lee engages in a heartfelt conversation with Min, a professional turned stay-at-home mom of twins. They explore the significance of taking pauses in life, reflecting on Min's journey through a quarter-life crisis and her current pause in m…
Grief and liberation: How Roger Pua found a renewed focus in life
In this conversation, Linda Lee interviews Roger Pua, exploring the theme of intentional pauses in life, particularly in the context of caregiving, career transitions, and personal growth. Roger shares his journey from a corporate career to semi-retirement, discussing the challenges and reflections…
A pause on herself to be a mother: Qiaoqing’s fight for her children …
In this episode, Linda Lee interviews Qiao Qing (QQ), a mother and founder of Little Warriors, a clothing brand for children with eczema and allergies. QQ shares her journey of motherhood, the challenges of finding personal p...
Redefining Self-Worth with Alisa Chopard: From titles and appearances…
In this episode, Linda Lee hosts Alisa Chopard, a communications professional and personal trainer, to discuss her pauses in life and how they can lead to new paths. Alisa shares her experiences with both forced and voluntary pauses, the impact of losing a job on her self-worth, and how she redefin…