Inspiring stories about ordinary people who left their home to live in a new country. Come and listen to their stories, and hear about their inspirations, motivations, and journeys, from idea to immersion.
#8 Chormui Lee: Singapore to Everywhere to Florence, Italy
Send us a textIn this captivating episode of Wayfinders, we explore the remarkable journey of Chormui Lee, whose quest for creative fulfillment has taken her from Singapore to the Renaissance city of Florence, with stops in China, the Philippines, and the Netherlands along the way.Chormui's adventure begins with a pivotal semester abroad in Maastricht, Netherlands, where she first encountered a radically different approach to education. The experience of problem-based learning and open discus...
19 Nov 2024
#7 Jason Spencer: Brisbane, Australia to Shanghai, China (for, like, 30 years...)
Send us a textIn this fascinating episode of Wayfinders, we delve into the remarkable 30-year journey of Jason Spencer in Greater China. From his early exposure to Asian culture during his father's Air Force posting in Singapore and Malaysia in the late 1970s, to becoming deeply embedded in Shanghai's business and cultural landscape, Jason's story exemplifies how early cultural experiences can shape a lifetime of international adventure.Jason's journey began with studying Chinese at the Unive...
8 Sept 2024
#6 Genevieve Hilton: USA to Vietnam to Hong Kong (via Albania...)
Send us a textIn this captivating episode of Wayfinders, we embark on a linguistic and cultural odyssey with Genevieve Hilton, whose life story spans continents. From her early days in Pennsylvania to her current home in Hong Kong, Genevieve's journey is a testament to the transformative power of embracing new cultures and languages.Genevieve's adventure begins with her family's influence, where dinner table conversations about international experiences sparked her curiosity about the world. ...
12 Aug 2024
#5 Matt Jorgenson: regional Australia to Sydney to Germany
Send us a textIn this captivating episode of Wayfinders, we dive into Matt Jorgensen's transformative journey from the coastal town of Nowra, New South Wales, to the bustling financial hub of Frankfurt, Germany.Matt's story is a testament to the power of embracing change and the personal growth that comes from immersing oneself in a new culture.Matt's adventure begins in Sydney, where he built a successful career in market research. Despite his professional achievements, Matt felt a pull towa...
31 Jul 2024
#4 Matt Barton: Melbourne, Australia to Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Send us a textIn this episode, meet Matt Barton!Matt shares his journey of moving from Melbourne, Australia to Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Matt and I dive deep into what it means to live a "big life."Matt's story begins with an unexpected source of inspiration: the Beatles documentary. Watching it (three times, all 18 hours!) sparked a realization that he wanted more out of life, prompting him to reassess his path and pursue new adventures.We explore the intricacies of planning and justifying...
23 Jul 2024
#3 Ed Gawne: London, UK to Shanghai, China, then to the Chinese countryside
Send us a textIn this episode, meet Edward Gawne!Ed shares his journey of moving from London, the United Kingdom, to Shanghai, China and then to the countryside to open a heritage hotel. He discusses his motivations: on the one hand, the role of ‘anti role models’ (and a person called ‘John’, who we’ll meet). On the other hand, his quest for an “interesting life.”Ed first came to China as part of a corporate exchange program called Passport Abroad. For five months, he lived and worked in Shan...
13 Jul 2024
#2 Monica Le: mainland China to Hong Kong to Australia
Send us a textIn this episode, met Monica Le! Monica shares her journey of moving from China (first Ningbo, then Shanghai) to Hong Kong and then to Melbourne, Australia. She discusses the motivations behind each move, including job opportunities and a desire to explore the world. How much planning did Monica do? As it turns out, not too much... Key here, however, is what it means to be "an interesting person" as well as how to "be in the world." It sounds deep, but Monica explains t...
8 Jul 2024
#1 Welcome to Wayfinders with Sacha Cody
Send us a textWelcome to the Wayfinders podcast.This podcast is about ordinary people, people like you and me, who get up and go to live in another country. It explores their inspirations, motivations, and behaviours. It asks why. Why did they decide to move? Why did they pick their destination? And it asks how. How did they prepare? How did they live when they arrived? And it finally asks what? What have been their defining moments? What have they learned? What are they most proud of? What w...
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