Many years ago, we sat down in Hong Kong to talk about purpose, education, and creating change. Today, we’re reuniting in Vienna, a full-circle moment, to look back on how far Own Academy has come and where it’s heading next.







Meet Natalie Chan







In this conversation we talk about the lessons learned from a decade of building an impact-driven movement. We talk about the realization that the references we grow up with shape how far we believe we can go and how that insight became the foundation for everything that followed.







You’ll hear about the post-COVID pivot back to real-world, offline experiences and why working hands-on with students, parents, and communities has reignited the spirit of Own Academy’s early days. We also dive into the challenges of working within traditional school systems, and the bold decision to return to what felt most aligned: creating intimate, purpose-filled learning spaces.







As Own Academy approaches its 10-year milestone, the focus isn’t on scaling bigger, but on going deeper.







This is not just a catch up, it’s a reflection on healing, clarity, and how this decade-long journey has not only shaped an organization, but also the woman behind it.







Connect with our guest:







Natalie Chan: LinkedIn OWN Academy: Website 







Earlier features of Natalie: 









* Reimaging education. Listen here. 























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