Melting Pot

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Lumina Vitae Presented by The Bloom Fund Singapore and Supported by The National Heritage Board Singapore! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lumina Vitae Presented by The Bloom Fund Singapore and Supported by The National Heritage board Singapore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lumina Vitae presented by The Bloom Fund Singapore and Supported by The National Heritage Board Singapore! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discover the world of Gema Galdón, a Barcelona-based milliner whose handcrafted hats blur the line between fashion and art. What began as a hat she made for herself soon grew into a passion that captured hearts and evolved into her life’s work. Today, her studio , The Gema Galdón Hat Gallery   is a space where craftsmanship, imagination, and design come together to create timeless, one-o...

Step inside Silvia Ferrer Casanova’s Barcelona studio, a once-quiet garage that now overflows with colour, creativity and meaning. Surrounded by her hand-painted silk scarves, intricate tapestries, and delicate fans, Silvia has built a world where art lives and breathes in every corner. Her work extends beyond decoration, it’s an invitation to experience beauty in everyday life. Through art therap...

Step into the serene world of Lola Rivière, a ceramist whose studio is a sanctuary of earth and fire. Here, the tactile memory of childhood mud meets the refined skill of a master artisan. Each surface is a landscape of subtle textures and nuanced colors, where simple forms hold the quiet power of ancient artifacts. Witness the alchemy of the kiln and the careful application of slips and oxides th...

What if everything you've been told about entrepreneurship is a lie? Sean Kling, CEO of The Aria Group and author of Outwork Them All , cuts through the fluff to expose the biggest misconceptions about success. He reveals the harsh truth behind "overnight success" and why the business coaching industry is designed to sell you a dream it can't deliver. This is a no-BS conversation for every founder...

They decided to end their marriage on a Sunday morning. After a decade of disconnect and a year locked down in a pandemic, the chasm between them felt too wide to cross. The life they had built together was over. But what happened next defies every conventional story about separation. Instead of moving out, they moved into different bedrooms. Instead of silence, they started talking. And then, Ter...

Exploring Barcelona laneways often leads to hidden gems, and one of them is Dim Light BCN. This eclectic gallery is the vision of  Marino along with Jalal, two talented and driven individuals who shared their creative journey with me. In our conversation, they spoke about the inspiration and philosophy behind their art—how each piece reflects a unique story and identity. Jalal also opened up...

Bestselling author Aaron Ryan wants his sons to understand a hard truth about the world: it is "extraordinarily unfair." In his award-winning saga, he wrestles with one of humanity's oldest struggles: the fiery, seductive line between justice and revenge. He gives you a glimpse into the powerful lesson that fuels his stories. A lesson about hope in the face of injustice. Aaron Ryan watched his ind...

At 15, Robin Ajder wasn’t sketching lines on a canvas. He was chasing lines on a table. What began as teenage highs spiraled into chaos, until art became the only way out. With raw honesty, he shares how addiction nearly consumed him, how abstract art gave him a lifeline, and why he now creates not just for himself but for survival. But amidst the darkness, he found a spark in art. He gives you a...

Payal just stepped into Surarquía’s sun-lit workshop near the Sagrada Familia and straight into the story of two South-American dreamers who turned a Barcelona flat into a leather lab.   Alejandro (Venezuela) and Felipe (Colombia) swapped architecture sketches for pattern-making, taught themselves to sew, and after kitchen-table prototypes, opened this atelier where every bag is cut, skived,...

Blanca Rodríguez (@thewoundedhealer) is a bilingual storyteller who turns untreated childhood trauma into teachable hope. On stage she champions the “happy-chemistry” formula she calls D.O.S.E.- Dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, endorphins and shows how music, laughter and dance spark each one for real body-mind repair.      In this Melting Pot episode Blanca unpacks: • why a two-minut...

Mid-divorce, Karen Rudolf rang her paralegal to vent. “Every complaint is cha-ching, and a judge will soon decide your kids’ future.” That blunt response snapped her Mama Bear wide awake.    Instead of drowning in rage and legal fees, Karen plunged into communication bootcamps so she could speak for herself and for her children, inside the courtroom and beyond. Those hard-earned skills b...

From Chicago to Hollywood sets and the heart of historic Greenwood Avenue, John Wayne S III’s path was anything but predictable. Once a pre-med student, a chance phone call landed him on a film set and he never looked back.   Over a career spanning three decades, John has directed music videos for Grammy-winning artists, produced award-winning films like “Red All Over” and “The Tuskegee Airme...

What if you didn’t have to choose just one life?   Adam LaSalle never fit in a box and he doesn’t want you to, either. From teaching English and math, to leading a music program, to acting on NBC’s Chicago Fire and performing off-Broadway, Adam has built a career by refusing to follow the “one path” rule.   In this episode, Adam reveals:   -       ...

“I flatlined. I lost my husband. I lost years. But I never lost myself.”  - Cyndee Dhalai Cyndee has been called a medical enigma. Surviving multiple near-death experiences, living 11 years in a wheelchair, and allergic to nearly every drug. But that’s not the story she chooses to tell. Instead, she tells us what it means to begin again. To grieve without drowning. To listen when the body bre...

"You’re not too old. You’re just telling yourself that.” After 34 years working with the blind, David Petrovay walked away- burnt out, but not done. Today, he helps people reframe their stories, identify their strengths, and step into careers that actually feel meaningful. David’s not just a coach. He’s a former educator, a narrative builder, and someone who’s walked the hard road of reinvention....

What if your ‘positivity’ is actually hiding self-loathing? When Suzan Peltekian walked away from a thriving real estate career, it wasn’t just a professional pivot, it was a radical act of self-trust. In this episode, Suzan reveals:  -The silent grip of toxic positivity -The one decision that rewired her life -Her Miracle Morning rituals that turn intention into action -Why your subconscious...

From tossing lo hei with Christabel to pickling tea leaves with Thet, this episode takes you on a journey across kitchens, wet markets, hawker stalls, and family dining tables—through the voices of the women who live in this city’s diversity every day. - A South African barbecue in the tropics. - A Singaporean-Indians go-to hawker stalls. - Banana stems and tea leaf salad in Peninsula Plaza. - Che...

What do dinosaurs, planets, and squats have in common? For Raj Khedun, they were the starting points of a lifelong search for deeper meaning. In episode 9 of our ongoing season 19, we sit down with the dynamic founder of Keep Fit Kingdom, who’s on a mission to help a billion people live healthily to 100. A seasoned relationship coach, yogi, author, and wellness entrepreneur, Raj shares how his chi...

After walking away from a high-powered legal career and a life that wasn’t truly hers, Sophia Elan (aka Debra Buhring) found healing, purpose, and a voice. In this powerful conversation, she shares how she transformed years of trauma into a life of authenticity. Through travel, writing, and heart- centered living. Tune in to hear how Sophia broke free from toxic patterns and built a life aligned w...

At 60, Barry Finlay climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, and it changed everything. What started as a personal challenge became a bestselling book, a decade of philanthropy, and an unexpected award from the Queen. In this episode, Barry shares the real story behind the mountain, the writing journey that followed, and why it’s never too late to start over. 🎧 Hit play for a story of reinvention, resilience,...

What if the food you eat could help you feel calmer, more grounded, and less stressed? When Llance Kezner and his wife, Lori, started experimenting in their kitchen, they had no idea their creations would become award-winning products found in thousands of stores. But behind Keep Life Tasty is a simple mission—to make food that brings comfort, both physically and emotionally. From their first-ever...