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Women, Words, and Worldviews: Insights from Rochelle Potkar and Jane Houng
This episode is a powerful discussion on the role of writers as both artists and activists. From her roots in Mumbai and Goa to international acclaim, Rochelle Potkar ...
A Commitment to Colour: Nigel's Journey towards Brightening Lives
Join Jane Houng as she explores the world of Nigel Purkis, a shop owner in Chichester whose passion for colour has brightened the lives of many. With personal anecdote...
Writing Her Own Story: Azra Rahim on Cultural and Gender Issues
Azra Rahim describes herself as a global wandering mystic. In this episode, she offers insightful perspectives on patriarchy, sexual harassment, gender fluidity and th...
Jess Rinker: Finding Hope and Purpose Through Writing
Join us in this heartwarming episode as we dive into the inspiring journey of Jess Rinker. Discover how Jess transformed her life through the power of writing, turning...
Creativity and Resilience: A.S. King on Writing, Loss, and Gender Identity
Join us for a lively and insightful discussion with Amy, one of the best YA writers working today. She delves into her unique creative process, personal journey throug...
From Corporate Climb to Inner Peace: Vanessa Chan on Leadership and Healing
In this episode, Jane Houng explores the multifaceted life of Vanessa Chan, a veteran woman executive in tech who found solace and strength in yoga, meditation, and ou...
Unbroken Hearts in a Broken World: Sister Gemma Simmonds on Cultivating Compassion and Free Will
Life throws us curveballs, but what if those challenges are opportunities to discover our own strength? In this episode, Sister Gemma Simmonds, a powerhouse of positiv...
Spark of the Divine: Exploring Faith and Meaning with Father Will
Are you feeling lost, or looking for a deeper purpose? In this week's episode, I have a powerful conversation with Father Will, a renowned pastor at St Stephen's Chape...
Breaking Barriers: A Psychologist's Journey from Disadvantage to Empowerment
This episode of Mending Lives tackles crucial issues in South Asia with Pakistani psychologist Asma Toorkham. Asma brings over 10 years of experience working with NGOs...
Do Murderers Deserve a Second Chance?
In this episode, my guest is Yasmine Zahir - a Hong Kong Barrister - offers her services pro bono to long term prisoners here - that’s how we met. ‘Crime always happen...
Sonia Leung - Don't cry, Phoenix
Sonia Leung is an award-winning Hong Kong poet, fiction and non-fiction writer. She’s also a rape victim. She’s written a memoir which was launched at the Hong Kong Li...
Who is Jane Houng?
Jane reveals things about herself to a neighbour. Vanessa intuited something very wrong during a yoga class. What she didn’t know is that Jane had recently heard that ...
