Unpolished Wisdom

Dani Van de Velde, meditation teacher, intuitive healer, and author of Spirited, reveals that sometimes the whisper you keep ignoring isn't doubt—it's your soul asking for attention. She opens up about walking away from a successful finance career spanning continents when the dissonance became unbearable, navigating spiritual awakening when the people around you don't understand, and discovering that meditation isn't just wellness—it's the shift from living reactively to living responsively. This conversation explores the space between imagination and psychic perception, why our sensitivity gets shut down and how to reopen it, and the courage it takes to trust what you're feeling even when it doesn't make rational sense.

Lyn Lee, the first Asian woman to have served as Global Chief DEI Officer at Shell and bestselling author of Tiny Rice Grains, reveals that even with all her achievements, she still struggles with feeling truly seen. She opens up about discovering that the narratives we inherit about success, belonging, and who we should be don't have to be the ones we keep, navigating imposter syndrome while leading global change, and learning that small ripples matter more than waiting to make a big splash. This conversation explores the gap between visibility and being seen, why self-doubt persists even at the peak, and how each act of reclaiming your truth creates impact far beyond yourself.

Corinna Vistan and Ian Takahashi are award-winning filmmakers who have worked on movies and tv shows such as The Suicide Squad, The White Lotus and the Marvel Studios films. Corinna made a decision that seemed crazy to everyone around them—choosing to leave Hollywood success at its peak, leaving her job at Marvel right after Avengers: Endgame, to move their family to Manila. Ian continues to work as a Cinematographer in Hollywood now with a slightly longer commute. They open up about what it takes to pivot when you're already "winning," navigating profound uncertainty as creative partners and parents, and why sometimes the bravest choice is stepping away from everything you've built. This conversation explores the magic behind the movies and the deeper magic of a relationship built on mutual challenge, support, and the courage to reinvent together.

Matt Collier, founder and CEO of DignifyX, discovered that the darkness we encounter often reflects something we need to see in ourselves. He opens up about leaving a toxic work environment without a backup plan, confronting the narratives he'd been telling himself, and learning that the people who triggered him most were mirroring parts of himself he needed to heal. The conversation explores the uncomfortable space between shadow and light—where real transformation happens when we're brave enough to own our share. For mid-career professionals navigating difficult transitions, entrepreneurs facing their shadows, or anyone learning that growth doesn't follow a neat timeline.

Cornelia Dahinten, a Singapore-based family therapist and conscious parenting coach, reveals that the secret to conscious parenting isn't perfection—it's presence. She opens up about raising three children before she had the therapeutic tools she has now, making imperfect choices, and discovering what her kids actually needed from her in the messy middle of motherhood. The conversation explores co-regulation, self-compassion, and why children don't need flawless parents—they need emotionally available parents willing to repair and stay present. For parents navigating their own messy middle, professionals balancing parenthood and career, or anyone seeking a more compassionate approach to relationships.