Pivot Play delivers Untold Stories of Pivot Success
Our guests are trailblazers who succeed by pivoting across various careers and industries.
We hope to bring stories that inspire and enlighten those who may be exploring their own pivots.
#9 - Maya Tarigan: Globe Trotter with a Heart to Serve
Introducing Dr. Maya Tarigan – A Physician’s Journey from Medical School Grit to Serving with a Passion
In this opening episode of our multi-part series, I sat down with Dr. Maya Tarigan, an accomplished Indonesian medical doctor whose career exemplifies dedication, adaptability, and impact in challenging environments.
Dr. Tarigan shares candid reflections on her formative years: the intense demands of medical school and her early professional service on a remote Indonesian island, where she delivered essential care with limited resources and infrastructure. These experiences forged her approach to healthcare delivery in underserved communities—lessons in resourcefulness, community trust-building, and systemic problem-solving that resonate far beyond medicine.
This series will explore Dr. Tarigan’s broader career trajectory, her contributions to community health, and her thoughtful perspectives on the future of healthcare systems, access to quality care in developing markets, and the intersection of professional leadership with parenting.
Stay tuned for many more episodes as we unpack her evolving views on the future of healthcare, community service, and active parenting.
20 Feb 2026
#8 - Andrew Domngern: The Clip Lord
Andrew Domngern shares his first foray into becoming a brick and mortar business owner in Orange County. He dove into this business knowing the risks ahead, while juggling responsibilities as a PM at Google.
This is Part Two of my second interview with Andrew.
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15 Feb 2026
#7 - Andrew Domngern: Google Come-Back Kid
Andrew Domngern is back to share his journey getting into one of the largest Tech firms in the world.
This is Part One of the second interview with Andrew.
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8 Oct 2025
#6 - Dony Ang: AI Data Scientist
Dony Ang is a serial entrepreneur who has deep experience in Artificial Intelligence. He has co-founded several startups throughout his life and has worked for several high profile companies including Oracle, Google, Yahoo and EA. In this episode he also shared several life-changing personal stories.
This is Part One of his story.
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Outline
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:04:24) - AI
(00:14:20) - Background
(00:20:21) - Leveraging AI for Everyday Use
(00:28:43) - Agentic AI
(00:34:12) - Vibe Coding
(00:42:55) - Getting Atari
(00:50:32) - Virus
(01:08:07) - 1998 in Jakarta
(01:26:28) - Tragedy Struck
(01:36:58) - The Ride Home
(01:46:00) - Closing
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18 Aug 2024
#5 - Eri Ike: Animal Lover and Dedicated Veterinarian Executive
Eri Ike is a licensed vet in Japan with an executive experience in animal hospital group management. In this story she described her studies in veterinary medicine, early career in management consulting and why caring for animals is her lifelong passion
Timecodes
00:00:35 Intro
00:02:40 What is Toastmasters
00:05:44 "Eri"
00:08:46 Living in Different Cities
00:11:14 Childhood & Growing Up
00:17:36 College in Hokkaido
00:22:03 Vet Medicine & Equestrian Club
00:31:00 Hoseback Riding
00:37:31 Tragic Story
00:41:04 Stumbling into BGC
00:54:17 Pivoting from Consulting
01:13:53 Parents' View of Her Career
01:22:52 Favorite city in Japan
01:25:33 Stray Cats in Japan
01:30:35 Cats vs Dogs in Japan
01:35:57 Switching Career
01:40:41 Outro
18 Mar 2024
#4 - Vivi C. Himmel: CEO and Co-Founder of AltoVita
Vivi Cahyadi Himmel is the CEO and Co-Founder of AltoVita, a startup with a mission to deliver smart & sustainable corporate housing solutions to employees anywhere in the world.
Vivi started her journey at an inflection time in her life in 2017. Together with her Co-Founder, Karolina Saviova, they have grown AltoVita to become one of the top companies in the corporate housing industry.
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Timecodes
00:00:32 Intro
00:01:37 Vivi's Playlist
00:10:58 Childhood Days
00:14:13 Library
00:15:22 Out of Michigan BBA
00:17:33 New York City
00:22:34 Tokyo-living
00:26:28 Celebrity Tenant
00:28:56 The Start
00:29:58 AltoVita the Name
00:37:17 Early Days at Alto
00:40:47 Hiring the Team
00:44:53 Keeping the Growth
00:47:09 Hiring Mistakes
00:50:08 Advice to Her Younger Self
00:52:59 Fitness and Acuity
00:53:36 Thanks
00:54:33 Outro
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3 Mar 2024
#3 - Ulzhan Zhaksybay: Daughter of Kazakhstan and Aviation Consultant
Ulzhan Zhaksybay is an entrepreneur and aviation consultant specializing in aircraft heavy maintenance and airworthiness projects. She’s our guest for Episode 3 and retells her story on choosing Aviation as her career path at the tender age of 16. She hails from Kazakhstan and is passionate about championing girls and women to join and thrive in aviation.
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31 Jan 2024
#2 - Sean Azizi: Racing to Flying
Sean Azizi is an accomplished aviator who have flown for different carriers over the past 8 years. Sean didn't grow up dreaming to become a pilot. Listen to this episode to understand his journey in aviation and his tips on how to become a commercial pilot.
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7 Jan 2024
#1 - Andrew Domngern: Blockbuster, Dinosaurs & Google
Andrew Domngern is an accomplished program manager professional with careers spanning 5 different industries. Andrew's love of Dinosaurs is ageless. Listen to his life experiences as he details his numerous pivots in our very first Pivot Play Media production.
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