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21. A travel entry: Moments in Bali

When I traveled to Bali with my boyfriend for a week, we had the pleasure to meet some locals and … More

holiday, indonesia, instax, kuta, local business, recommendations, travel, trip, where to eat

20. In conversation with Anson and Natalie: Commemorating Karen Justina Lau, beloved friend, teacher and sister

This interview covers a subject very close to heart. In mid-2020, my former teacher and close friend, Karen, was diagnosed … More

cancer warrior, commemoration, interview, personal experience, reflection, reminiscing, sarcoma

19. Kirk speaks his mind: On Fatcaron (@fatcaron_official)

“We wanted to inspire people that macarons can be whimsical and magical, to bring back happy memories from ones’ childhood.” … More

business growth, covid-19, fatcaron official, fatcaron sydney, local business, macaron business, macarons, sydney dessert

18. The #InstaDM Edition with K: On faith and life after death

My new friend K and I had an intriguing conversation on Insta DM. It started as a brief discussion of … More

afterlife, belief, bible, christianity, circe, discussion, faith, freedom of religion, life after death, madeline miller, reflection, religion

17. The #Isolation Edition with Lena, Oshi and Sammi

During this time of social distancing and isolation, I have asked three of my friends here in Sydney to share … More

covid-19, isolation, lockdown, motivation, negativity, personal experience, positivity, quarantine, reflection

16. Guest 3 speaks his mind: Working at a casino

Guest 3 is a Commerce student at USYD, majoring in Marketing and International Business. Alison: Please introduce yourself. Guest 3: … More

blackjack, casino, dealer, poker, reflection, roulette, training, work experience

15. Mirian speaks her mind: On blogging and interning

“I started to learn how to be comfortable in my skin and who I was while creating life moment pictures.” … More

blogging, collaborations, instagram, internship, reflection, social anxiety, social media, social media marketing, swiggard creative

14. Rachele speaks her mind: COVID-19 in Italy

“It’s gonna be hard but I’m faithful!” Rachele is a final-year Psychological Science student at UNIPD. She is from Parma, … More

coronavirus, covid-19, europe, global issue, italy, pandemic, reflection, social issue

13. Sia speaks her mind: Growing up in Korea, the K-pop industry and studying abroad

“Living in an entirely different culture really opens your eyes.” Sia is a third–year Medical Science student at USYD. She … More

childhood, korea, kpop industry, medical science, medicine, reflection, studying abroad, university

12. (The interviewer is interviewed) Alison speaks her mind: On books

“Reading has stimulated my creativity and challenged my intellect. I feel smarter just by reading.” Alison is a Commerce and … More

book review, books, english, fiction, genre, harry potter, hobbies, murakami, reading, reflection, stephen king, still alice, the little prince

11. Junda speaks his mind: Ho Jiak

“It [Junda’s vision for Ho Jiak] is simply to be an institution that spreads awareness and love for the Malaysian … More

authenticity, business, chef, entrepreneurship, junda khoo, malaysian food, sydney

10. Guest 2 speaks his mind: Kobe Bryant

“I know his legacy will live on through the fans that watch him play and the stories that will be … More

basketball, black mamba, kobe bryant, lakers, mamba forever, memory, sports, tribute

9. Tiffany speaks her mind: On photography, jewellery design, brand collaborations and the Australian bushfires

“It all comes down to perspective and as a photographer I love making those perspectives real concrete visuals.” Tiffany is … More

australian bushfires, brand collaboration, entrepreneurship, jewellery, photography, reflection

8. Benji speaks his mind: Finding love

“Remember love isn’t impossible, you just have to search on.” Benji is a third-year Education student at USYD. He likes … More

advice, finding love, love, reflection, relationships, romance

7. Sophia speaks her mind: Sports

“Sports is my comfort zone, where I can freely express myself.” Sophia is a Year 3 Nutrition Science student from … More

exercise, health, reflection, sports, team sports, volleyball

6. Nicole speaks her mind: Living abroad

“I found myself stepping outside my box a lot, and out of my comfort zone.” Nicole is a social media … More

australia, living abroad, reflection, singapore

5. Chelsea speaks her mind: On “perfection”

“I am gradually realising that success is not about never making mistakes. It is about learning from them.” Chelsea is … More

achievement, epiphany, journey, leadership, perfection, personal experience, reflection

4. Hayley and Janet speak their minds: Spread Me NZ, from pastime to startup

“We put our heart and soul into each event and I reckon if we continue doing so, we can only … More

auckland, brand, cheese platter, cold cuts, grazing tables, new zealand, personalised platters, spread me

3. Guest 1 speaks her mind: The political situation in Hong Kong

“The rule of law is frail now.” Guest 1 is a third-year student at HKU, studying Government and Law. She … More

controversy, extradition bill, government, hong kong, law, police, politics, prosecution, protests

2. Michelle speaks her mind: Creating content and attaining balance

“For me, I value keeping things as natural and true to myself as possible.” Michelle is the Social Media Manager … More

balance, collaborations, content creation, instagram, interview, social media

1. Celina speaks her mind: On education

“I also aspire to cultivate unique individuals who think critically and make independent moral judgements.” Celina is a third-year student … More

education, interview, opinions, personal experience, students, teachers, values, views
  • 21. A travel entry: Moments in Bali
  • 20. In conversation with Anson and Natalie: Commemorating Karen Justina Lau, beloved friend, teacher and sister
  • 19. Kirk speaks his mind: On Fatcaron (@fatcaron_official)
  • 18. The #InstaDM Edition with K: On faith and life after death
  • 17. The #Isolation Edition with Lena, Oshi and Sammi

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