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Success Episodes

A better changemaker after her pause: Christa Sharpe serves the most vulnerable in her local community
Jan. 16, 2026

A better changemaker after her pause: Christa Sharpe serves the most …

In this conversation, Christa Sharpe shares her journey as a leader in the nonprofit sector, emphasizing the importance of taking pauses in life to reflect and grow. She discusses her experiences with loss, the challenges faced in the nonprofit sector, and her aspirations for the future, including …

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From living in a bubble to two worlds: Sandra Leong found her connection to home through Singaporean food
Nov. 30, 2025

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…

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Growth and resilience in entrepreneurship: Lenny Kessler learnt to respect his own rhythm with pauses
Nov. 21, 2025

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…

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From career detours to untold stories in the world of journalism and technology: Liza Lin is anchored by her mission
Nov. 9, 2025

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…

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Grief and liberation: How Roger Pua found a renewed focus in life
Oct. 16, 2025

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…

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A pause on herself to be a mother: Qiaoqing’s fight for her children and community
Oct. 7, 2025

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...

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Redefining Self-Worth with Alisa Chopard: From titles and appearances to fulfilment and peace of mind
Sept. 29, 2025

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…

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