What happens when an eight-year-old takes the spotlight on a podcast? Magic, wisdom, and unexpected singing!
Meet Arie, our youngest-ever guest, who joins us with his mum for a conversation that will leave you smiling from ear to ear. From the moment he confidently shares that he's a morning person (unlike his night owl mum), Arie offers insights that are simultaneously childlike and profound.
Throughout our chat, Arie reveals his refreshingly honest thoughts about school (handwriting is the worst, but his teacher is the best), his favourite foods (Chinese honey chicken wins over McDonald's any day), and his dreams for the future (becoming a pilot who flies his mum to Mexico in his own plane). His mum provides wonderful counterpoints, sharing her own school experiences with bullying, her love for English and art, and her dream of visiting the Maldives or Greek Islands.
The true highlight comes when Arie spontaneously breaks into song, becoming the first guest ever to sing on our podcast! This delightful moment perfectly encapsulates the joy and authenticity children bring to every conversation.
This episode is more than just a cute interview with a kid – it's a reminder of how we all once viewed the world with unlimited possibility and straightforward joy. Arie's practical reasoning for wanting to live in Banyo ("it has a train station soon and I will be living near mum") shows wisdom beyond his years, while his excitement about one day owning a light blue Tesla reminds us to hold onto our dreams, no matter how big or small.
Listen now for a heartwarming conversation that bridges generations and might just inspire you to see the world through a child's eyes again. And who knows – you might find yourself singing along too!
