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7. From India to SEO at SEEK: A Story of Relocation, Cultural Shifts and Crafting a Life You Love

In this episode, I sit down with my mentor and SEO whiz, Prag, SEO at SEEK. We chat about his journey from India to Malaysia and finally to Australia, and how he made the leap from data analyst to SEO lead at companies like SEEK and TimeInc. We share a few laughs roasting India’s chaotic driving culture, explore how SEO looks totally different across industries, and tackle the big question on everyone’s mind: is SEO dead with AI on the rise? (Spoiler: nope, but the game is changing fast!) We also dive into some real talk around career growth and life design: * How do you build a career that lets you relocate? * How do you curate a network that actually supports you? * And how do you craft a life you genuinely love? If you’ve ever wondered how to take your SEO career global, adapt to AI, or just find your next big opportunity, this one’s packed with insights and stories you won’t want to miss. Tune in, share it with a mate, and don’t forget to leave a review + subscribe to Sane and Professional for more chats with inspiring pros!

6. Game-Changer: Translating My Mental Health Journey into Video Game Co-Creation

In this episode, we invited the founder of Mental Jam, an organisation creating video games about mental health that feature your stories! Michelle shares her lived experience of depression and anxiety, her work at Mattel, her experiences using game development in the UK and Australia for self-expression, and exciting Mental Jam news. About Michelle As a game developer with 15 years of experience in programming, design, and production, Michelle is recognised as a GameIndustry.biz 100 Future Talent and Xbox Women in Gaming Game Changer. She recently completed a PhD in Design at RMIT University. If you want to connect with Michelle and catch all the cool stuff coming up at Mental Jam, find them on: * TikTok: @hello.mentaljam * Instagram: @hello.mentaljam

5. International Women's Day: We are Asian women and Arts Marketers shattering stereotypes and expectations.

Despite the increasing Asian representation in Hollywood, breaking into the arts industry is challenging enough, much more so if you are Asian, coloured, and female. In this episode, Skye is joined by special guest Sabrina Alday, as they share bold and authentic stories about working in the arts marketing field as Asian women.   Sabrina Alday originally comes from the Philippines and is a marketing and programming professional in the arts and cultural heritage based in Melbourne.Connect here - https://saneandprofessional.com/

4. Design. Code. Arts. Community: Juggling multiple roles at work and in life

This episode features Juliet, a designer/developer and an advocate for the international student community, and Andrew, a software manager and a photographer and cinematographer. Come join us to explore tips, stories, and strategies to help you navigate multitasking, and finding harmony in the midst of multiple roles both at work and in life.  Connect with us: https://saneandprofessional.com/

3. Working in the Arts in our second language: are culture and languages challenges or superpowers?

There is a particular sense of social and cultural fluency that is essential in the arts sector. My old uni mates from the Arts and Cultural program are joining me today to discuss finding our place in a field we deeply love away from home. Shelley Xue works at a gallery and Adrea Mairoth works at a dance company. We were dreamers and now we internalise the challenges into superpower!  Connect with us: https://saneandprofessional.com/