Ep.13 — Inna Goodwin: Identity, Travel and Building a Life in New Zealand
In this episode of Banana Lab, we’re joined by Inna Goodwin.Inna shares her journey from the Philippines to New Zealand, reflecting on immigration challenges, identity, career pivots and finding belon...
25 Touko 30min
Ep.12 — Alwin Tan: Running, Creativity and Life Between Malaysia & NZ
In this episode of Banana Lab, we are joined by Alwyn Tan — a photographer, videographer, drone pilot, and marathon runner based in Auckland.Alwyn reflects on growing up between Malaysia and New Zeala...
11 Touko 22min
Ep.11 — Sophie Kim: Hospitality, Burnout and Career Change
In this episode of Banana Lab, we are joined by Sophie Kim.Sophie shares her experience working in hospitality for over a decade, and the decision to transition into a career in marketing.We discuss b...
27 Huhti 31min
Ep.10 — Romy Lee: Addiction, Identity and Recovery
In this episode of Banana Lab, Romy Lee steps into the guest seat to share her personal story.Romy reflects on growing up as a Korean New Zealander, navigating identity, sexuality, and significant men...
6 Huhti 31min
Ep.9 — Sophie Miya-Smith: Belonging, Identity and Growing Up in Limbo
In this episode of Banana Lab, we speak with Sophie Miya-Smith, a photographer and creative based in Aotearoa New Zealand.Sophie shares her experience growing up half Japanese and half Pākehā, and the...
23 Maalis 40min
Ep.8 — Dr Janet Lee: Life, Death and Identity in Emergency Medicine
In this episode of Banana Lab, we speak with Dr Janet Lee, an emergency physician working in Aotearoa New Zealand.Janet shares her experience growing up as a 1.5 generation Korean New Zealander and ho...
9 Maalis 30min
Ep.7 — Adoption, Identity & Social Media — Finding Yourself Between Worlds
In this episode, Lola shares what it’s like growing up adopted by Pākehā parents in Aotearoa, and the cultural tension of not feeling fully white or fully Asian.We explore adoption, identity, assimila...
23 Helmi 40min
Ep.6 — Nancy Lu: Migration, Identity, and Becoming a Voice in Parliament
In this episode of Banana Lab, we’re joined by Nancy Lu, Member of Parliament, finance leader, and migrant New Zealander.Nancy reflects on arriving in Aotearoa as a child with only a few English words...
9 Helmi 41min
