Stories in Transit

What happens when you quit your job and build a tour company from scratch? You get Melvyn, a founder who swapped office life for offbeat adventures across Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, and everywhere in between. This isn’t your typical quit-your-job-and-hustle story. It’s gentler. Slower. Built on people, purpose, and the belief that you don’t have to know the end to start. P.S. Follow the breadcrumbs. You...

What happens when you move to Melbourne for a year... and accidentally stayed for five? You get Rod, a Brazilian fitness coach who came to Melbourne on a whim and woke up five years later with a new city, a new self, and now, a new goodbye. In this episode, we talk about chasing change, finding home in unexpected places, and how movement (literal and emotional) shaped the way he lives, coaches, an...

What happens when you chase rejection...on purpose? After years of perfectionism, fear, and waiting to feel “ready,” I’m done playing it safe. So I started #Project100Rejections, a self-assigned quest to get told “no” at least 100 times. Let me unpack the weird highs and low lows of trying really hard and still feeling stuck. Why some small rejections feel empowering, why some wins still feel empt...

What happens when you split your time between soil and science? You get Jia, a self-proclaimed nepo baby who’s rewriting what inherited success can look like. This episode is about supplements, soil, and turning the things you care about into the life you live. We talk about what it actually means to grow up in a family business, and how Jia’s made that path her own, worms, wellness, and all. P.S....

What happens when you leave behind a stable job to explore urns, funerals, and the afterlife industry? In this episode, I sit down with Kenneth who left the comforts of corporate life to dive into a world most of us avoid talking about: death. But this isn’t a morbid story. From payrolls to columbariums, Kenneth’s journey reminds us that even endings can be beginnings, especially when we’re brave...

What happens when you hit 30 and still find yourself navigating the single life? You get real talk, messy reflections, and a dose of self-awareness. I'll be yapping about the dating app experience, why connection seems harder than ever, and my thoughts on "coffee and walk" as a first date. Plus after learning some hard lessons on love, I’m finally seeing the light (cue Rapunzel vibes). P.S. It's n...

What happens when you walk away from a stable and successful legal career to chase the scent of hops and freedom? You end up navigating the wild, weird, and wonderful world of craft beer across continents. In this episode, we sit down with Alejandro, someone I met in Georgia (the country, not the state), who once wore a suit and argued law, and now works with breweries across the world. We talk ab...

What happens when a globetrotter returns to his roots? You start building your own gin distillery and end up being named "World's Best London Dry Gin" at the 2023 World Gin Awards. In this episode, I chat with Ben Leggett, founder and distiller of Elemental Distillers, about how life’s transits—both geographic and emotional—shaped the path to where he is now. This isn't just a story about gin; it'...

What happens when you step off the path...voluntarily? After a year and a half abroad, I’m back in Singapore with no job, no fixed address, and no five-year plan. And honestly? That used to terrify me. Let me unpack the confusion of not having a plan, the trade-offs of choosing uncertainty over stability, and why I’m (finally) okay with free-falling instead of forcing. If you’ve ever felt like you...

What happens when you can't heal in a place that hurts you? You take a leap of faith in a whole other country. In this episode, I chat with Sabrina about her journey from Paris to Dublin: the heart of her move, what it took to build a new life (and home) from scratch, and how she found both herself and her voice along the way. This is a story about risk, reinvention, and rooting for your own h...

What happens when you swap the world’s biggest cocktail cities for a quieter, less-charted path? In this episode, I sit down with Sam Dalcourt—spirits professional and Phnom Penh-based brand ambassador—to talk about what it means to build a life far from the spotlight. We talk about leaving home, being the black sheep, and how sometimes the biggest work is internal. This one’s not about drinks —it...

What happens when you move to a new city and realise you packed your perfectionism too? This episode is about moving to Melbourne, yes — but also about moving out of survival mode. It’s for anyone who’s ever felt behind, guilty for wanting softness, or unsure if they’re “doing it right.” Come for the mattress-on-the-floor energy, stay for the quiet lessons in worthiness, permission, and self-trust...

What happens when an Italian foodie moves to Singapore? You get a food enthusiast turning his passion into a side hustle. Meet Luca—an Italian foodie working a 9-to-5 by day, while cooking up plans to launch his private catering business in Singapore. In this episode, we’re diving deep into all things food. Plus, Luca’s giving us a crash course on Italian signature dishes. P.S. Curious about what’...

What happens when you step into the ring for the first time… and never look back? You get a champion. Terrence fought his way (literally) to the top, claiming titles as a World Boxing Council (WBC) Light Heavyweight Singapore Champion, 3x Muay Thai Champion, and 2x World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO) Champion. But his journey doesn’t stop there. We dive into his most challenging f...

What happens when you step away from everything you once defined yourself by? You kindaaa hit rock bottom —burnt out, heartbroken, and questioning everything. This side quest is all about brainwashing myself into being kinder to myself (hi, happy checklists) to unlearning the idea that worth = productivity. Let’s talk about how I attempt to 'just be' without spiraling.

What happens when a writer takes the director’s seat? You get a short film that wins over an audience. Yellow Fever , Sherry’s directorial debut, snagged the Audience Choice Award at a film festival—and this episode is all about how she made it happen. We SPEED chat (because high-functioning anxiety, obviously) about imposter syndrome, the reality of being an Asian creative, and what it really tak...

What happens when two hospitality co-workers hop on a podcast? You get an episode filled with marketing rants, industry lessons, and a deep dive into why we do what we do. Also, what the f**k is ‘content,’ and why were we yammering on about it? Think of content like the stuff you see and engage with daily—social media posts, blogs, videos, emails, and even memes. It’s how brands talk to people wit...

What happens when you realise you can’t go back to your old life? I had everything mapped out in Singapore—until I didn’t. What was meant to be a one-year reset turned into a reality check, and now, there’s no going back. In this solo side quest, I unpack why I’m leaving again, how the Singapore dream stopped making sense, and how Stories in Transit came to be. No guests, just me—navigating change...

What happens when you get stuck with three pilots as housemates?   You get schooled on aviation, endure backhanded compliments, and somehow end up in the cockpit.   The Flight Boys took me through their journey into the skies, their flatmate antics, and the stereotypes that just might be true. Disclaimer: Just a casual yarn with mates—any backhanded compliments are strictly in-house banter. No ego...

What happens after prison?  Figuring out what the f**k life looks like now. From serving time to planting roots (literally), Jurisha opens up about second chances, community, and stepping into a better version of herself. Disclaimer: This episode focuses on Jurisha’s transformation into a crime-free life, not a promotion of her past crimes. We’re here to celebrate her progress and journey forward.

Join my friends and me as we dive into all those in-between moments—career pivots, personal rebrands, and everything that’s messy yet magical. We’re talking real people, real stories, and lots of laughs along the way. So, if you love hearing folks yap about the chaos and charm of life, you’re in the right place. This is Stories in Transit .