This mini episode takes you on a short stopover in Sydney, Australia as Molly (in her search for coffee and cabs) has happenstance meetings with Jane and Louie who each live and work in the city,
✨ Molly shares her rose, thorn, and bud with reflections about embracing her middle name, Noelaniokekai (Noelani) and leaning into our own voices and character amidst the efficiency of AI. Think: "make art, not content."
☕ Jane, our new favorite Balinese barista talks about finding meaning in her work and relationships. Her motto is: “I’m selling your day, not selling a coffee.”
🚕 Louie, a cab driver who is fluent in Italian, Tagalog and English, offers a glimpse into his joy of travel to the Philippines and the variety of meeting new riders every day.
Episode Highlights
00:23 On the road in Australia and Singapore
02:05 Roses,Thorns & Buds:
Bud: Embracing Noelani
03:10 Thorn: donʻt lose your voice to AI
03:33 "Make art, not content"
04:23 Rose: Opportunity to travel and work remotely
05:54 Jane: your favorite Balinese barista
08:06 "I'm selling your day, not selling up a coffee"
11:42 Louie: the cab driver who loves the Philippines
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🎙️ Host & Producer: Molly Mamaril
🎸 Guitar: Amund Gismervik
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