On the pod this week we are joined by Martha, a UX designer from Flores who's now based in Perth! Martha takes us through her experiences migrating and moving her base to Australia, the ups and downs of working in new environments, as well as sharing with us the lessons and tips she's learnt along the way so far. Come join the conversation with us~

Our special guest joining us on the pod this week is none other than the oh-so-fashionable Fannie Queen, designer and founder of her eponymous label. Italy-trained and now Jakarta-based, Fannie shares with us her insights of studying fashion abroad, finding her style through cultural influences, and starting her own business to project her brand to the world! Come join the conversation with us~

For this week, we are having a delightful conversation with Florentina from Jakarta (but currently based in the Edinburgh!) Flo is a changemaker and leader, but also a world citizen thanks to her involvement with amazing organisations such as Idelaju and TEDxJakarta! Engaging in events, conferences and representing Indonesia + Southeast Asia on a global level has given her a vast range of experiences and networks. We chat with Flo to understand what drives her, get tips, and hear what's in store for her next projects! Come join in the conversation~ Note: this episode was recorded in November 2021. Information discussed was accurate at the time of recording and may be subject to change.

Hadyan from Jakarta is joining the podcast this week, sharing his stories and experiences living, studying and working in different countries, balancing different cultures and adjusting with different careers (we're talking architecture, to brand & marketing, to sales!) We go into a deep dive of workplace cultures, staying sane during times of change and dropping tips on how to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Come join the conversation with us!

Call it coincidence, or fate, but both of us recently had the opportunity to travel to Bali!  It’s been some time since the both of us stepped on “tanah air” and while it isn’t technically “home”, it’s still great to be going back to Indo after a long time.  The trip for both of us was full of ups and downs, a mixture of emotions and experiences. This week, we share our perspectives on all that, and hope it’s interesting or insightful for our listeners! Have you recently travelled back home after a long time or post-pandemic? What has your experience been like?  Come join the conversation with us~

This week we're joined by the amazing Angela from Jakarta, talking about all things living and studying abroad, re-adjusting back to life in Indo, starting a small business - and everything in between! Angela takes us on her journey adapting and re-adapting to cultures new and old, and introduces the concept of a reverse culture shock, something a bunch of us may have experienced when we head back to our home countries after living abroad for some time. This convo is also full of great tips and life advice, all perfectly complemented by Angela's charisma, wit and wisdom! Come join the conversation with us~

Ah…adulting! So many things can come into mind but one of the main ones is your first home!!! Buying your first home can be thrilling. With it comes the freedom and a space to call yours. But there are a lot of things you should know as you set out on the path to becoming a first-home buyer. The property market can be a confusing – and competitive place. How much do you need to save for a first-home loan deposit? What are first-home owner’s grants? Do first home buyers pay stamp duty?  As we’ve both recently became homeowners ourselves, we’ve got you covered with some story-sharing, tips and tricks, which could help take some of the stress out of one of the most exciting experiences of your life!  Come join in the conversation!

Everyone’s upbringing and mindset greatly differs, and a major influencer of these is through culture and our parents. Which is why for most of us Asians living in more westernised societies, we have faced cross-cultural clash situations least once on our lives. There are bound to be some similarities and differences along the way. This week’s discussion covers just a small portion of this topic, where T shares anecdotes from her and her friends’ experiences. If this kind of chat is of interest to you guys, let us know and we’ll be sure to make more parts! Come join in the conversation!

Let’s face it, catching COVID-19 is not great. Aside from feeling icky, your life can turn upside down when you have to isolate! How do you best navigate your study/work life to manage things best? This week, A shares her experience doing all that when she got COVID and shares tips on how to make your time in iso less stressful and more positive, so that you can focus on a smooth and swift recovery!  Come join in the conversation!

Let’s welcome Fiona from Perth on the KREMÉS Podcast this week! Fiona moved to Australia from Indonesia to pursue her undergrad studies and fast forward a few years - she’s now on the way to getting her PhD! We chat with Fiona about her experience coming to Aussie to study, adjusting to the ways of life here and how PhD has been going so far! She’ll also be sharing tons of tips so come join in the conversation!