AS UNEXPECTED

Go Back to Your Why | Sammy Lam of Wanderlust Wine Co.

Sammy is a wine-lover, global traveler and innovative entrepreneur. He founded Wanderlust Wine Company based on a new-to-market concept: kegged, self-pour wine. Regulations, locations, and a pandemic all presented challenges, but Sammy always returned to his 'why' and found ways to persist, innovate and grow. Thanks for watching AS UNEXPECTED. Be sure to subscribe and and share this episode with others who are passionate about leadership, personal growth, and education. Together, let’s continue to build a community focused on bettering ourselves and making an impact in the world. Sponsored in part by Semester At Sea Website: https://www.asunexpected.com/ [https://www.asunexpected.com/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@asunexpectedpodcast/videos [https://www.youtube.com/@asunexpectedpodcast/videos]

Lose a Job, Build a Life | Andi Perelman of Atalanta Marketing

Andi had built a successful career in sports marketing until suddenly her job was gone. Out of the shock and disappointment, she has built a 'whole life' based on her expertise, networks and, most importantly, a focus on what feels right to be doing today. Andi's story of resilience, hard work and commitment to learning is inspiring and filled with great insights. Thanks for watching AS UNEXPECTED. Be sure to subscribe and and share this episode with others who are passionate about leadership, personal growth, and education. Together, let’s continue to build a community focused on bettering ourselves and making an impact in the world. Sponsored in part by Semester At Sea Website: https://www.asunexpected.com/ [https://www.asunexpected.com/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@asunexpectedpodcast/videos [https://www.youtube.com/@asunexpectedpodcast/videos]

Ready is not a Feeling | Christine Ntim of Global Startup Ecosystem

Christine is a multiple time, international entrepreneur and a committed mother to five kids. Every new venture and each new addition to her family wasn't about feeling ready. It was about making the decision and then being ready. With brilliance, Christine shares sage advice on how to move forward in life without being 'ready'.  Thanks for watching AS UNEXPECTED. Be sure to subscribe and and share this episode with others who are passionate about leadership, personal growth, and education. Together, let’s continue to build a community focused on bettering ourselves and making an impact in the world. Sponsored in part by Semester At Sea Website: https://www.asunexpected.com/ [https://www.asunexpected.com/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@asunexpectedpodcast/videos [https://www.youtube.com/@asunexpectedpodcast/videos]

This Moment is the Most Important | Sean Zhao of Micro-Dyn

Sean's path to CEO of a healthcare software company was not part of a plan. It was a path to take in the moment. Through many unexpected moments and major life transitions, Sean developed focused attention on the present, with little worry about the past and future. He carries and shares wisdom with grace and humility, all while building a multi-million dollar company. Thanks for watching AS UNEXPECTED. Be sure to subscribe and and share this episode with others who are passionate about leadership, personal growth, and education. Together, let’s continue to build a community focused on bettering ourselves and making an impact in the world. Sponsored in part by Semester At Sea Website: https://www.asunexpected.com/ [https://www.asunexpected.com/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@asunexpectedpodcast/videos [https://www.youtube.com/@asunexpectedpodcast/videos]

See It to Know It | Bosen Lily Liu of UNESCO

Lily built her career from on-the-ground observing, listening and learning; all of which provides her with an unbreakable foundation of humility and persistent drive to make a difference. She leads an international team at the United Nations Economic and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Every day, she calls on her team to "see it to know it"; only by working hand-in-hand with their in-country partners can their ambitious goals be achieved. Thanks for watching AS UNEXPECTED. Be sure to subscribe and and share this episode with others who are passionate about leadership, personal growth, and education. Together, let’s continue to build a community focused on bettering ourselves and making an impact in the world. Sponsored in part by Semester At Sea Website: https://www.asunexpected.com/ [https://www.asunexpected.com/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@asunexpectedpodcast/videos [https://www.youtube.com/@asunexpectedpodcast/videos]