Welcome to Unhurried Pulse. Here we take a step away from the chaos of life, take a pause and breathe during some slow and deep conversation. Join Ricky Sun and hear stories from all walks of life, escaping the confines of our daily routine.
Unplug, unwind, and let's explore the unhurried rhythm of life together on Unhurried Pulse.
E7. Kota: Host club unveiled - Unlocking the secrets of Japan's nightlife
In today's episode, we will continue our discussion about Japanese corporate culture. Kota will share his personal views about certain phenomenons that he observed at work and elaborate how such culture serves as a catalyst, fostering growth of certain industries.
Moreover, during undergraduate studies, Kota has worked as a host in Kabukichō (歌舞伎町), one of the biggest redlight district in Tokyo, Japan. To him, it's a short but memorable experience. How do host clubs operate? What does his daily work look like? What are the controversies surrounding the existence of host clubs? Join me today and let's listen to his unique stories.
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3 Mar 2024
E6. Kota: Early life stories of a Chinese-Japanese
This week's episode features Kota, a Chinese-Japanese young man who moved to Japan from Inner Mongolia, China when he was one-year-old. Although he spent majority of his life time in Japan, he was able to converse in both Japanese and Mandarin, and travelled back to China for family reunion very often.
How has the interaction of different cultures shape Kota's personal view of his identity? What struggles did Chinese-Japanese immigrants encounter in the early years? Join me today and we will get to know more about him and his local communities.
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Email me: unhurriedpulse@gmail.com
18 Feb 2024
E5. Ricardo: Transforming impoverished communities with micro businesses
In today’s episode, we will delve into certain types of business models adopted by social enterprises. Specifically, how micro-franchise and micro-finance services can empower underserved communities to grow business and enhance their financial stability.
Using case studies in South Asia, Latin America and Africa, we will discover why social enterprises succeed or fail, and how adapting business strategy to local culture could potentially fuel the growth of local communities.
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Check out my instagram page: @unhurriedpulse (https://www.instagram.com/unhurriedpulse/)
Email me: unhurriedpulse@gmail.com
11 Feb 2024
E4. Ricardo: A social entrepreneur's pursuit of sustainable housing
This week's episode features Ricardo, a social entrepreneur from Nicaragua, who has extensive experiences solving different types of social issues in Latin America. In particular, he founded a social enterprise ConstruCycle, which sought to enhance housing accessibility for individuals residing in impoverished rural areas of Brazil, utilizing eco-friendly building materials.
What are the challenges social enterprises face compared with for-profit organizations? As a business founder, how did he struggle during past extreme situations and overcome the difficulties? What are the success metrics for social enterprises? Join me today and let's get to know more about his career journey.
Contacts:
Check out my instagram page: @unhurriedpulse (https://www.instagram.com/unhurriedpulse/)
Email me: unhurriedpulse@gmail.com
4 Feb 2024
E3. Victoria & Pedro: Unconventional lifestyle vs social expectations - From conflicts to harmony
Last week we heard Victoria and Pedro’s wonderful nomad life stories.
This week, we continue our conversations with them on various topics. Specifically, is there a particular life path in adulthood that parents and society expect you to follow? Are there any differences in social expectations given the contrasts between Eastern and Western culture? How to resolve conflicts between generations? After travelling intensively, what are their future plans?
I hope today's conversation gives you some food for thoughts and inpirations. Happy weekend!
Contacts:
Check out my instagram page: @unhurriedpulse (https://www.instagram.com/unhurriedpulse/)
Email me: unhurriedpulse@gmail.com
28 Jan 2024
E2. Victoria & Pedro: Living like a nomad
This week's episode features Victoria and Pedro, a young and energetic couple from Málaga, a city in the south of Spain. They have been working in Iceland for quite a while and just started a big adventure in Southeast Asia.
We may perceive that nomad life is all about freedom and fun. However, it's also about intensive work, unexpected changes, and for them, bitter winter without any sunlight. What motivated them to make such life decision upon graduation?
Join me today and let's listen to their life stories and uncover the mystery.
Contacts:
Check out my instagram page: @unhurriedpulse (https://www.instagram.com/unhurriedpulse/)
Email me: unhurriedpulse@gmail.com
21 Jan 2024
E1. This is where the story begins
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Email me: unhurriedpulse@gmail.com
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