164 - From Gang Fights to Gender Fluidity | Shawn Lim's Journey of Authenticity & Resilience

Join Shawn Lim as he opens up about his transformative journey from being arrested as a teenager to becoming a successful content creator and podcaster. Discover why he prefers the term 'content creator' over 'influencer' and learn about his platform, Human Algorithm, which aims to promote authenticity in the age of AI. In this eye-opening podcast, Shawn shares deeply personal stories for his neurodiverse daughter and offers insights on how to navigate life's struggles while staying true to oneself. Don't miss this compelling conversation filled with valuable lessons on vulnerability, authenticity, and the art of being human. --- Shawn Lim is a Singapore-based media entrepreneur, journalist, and advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). He is best known as the founder and creator of Human Algorithm, a storytelling-led media platform and podcast that spotlights underrepresented voices at the intersection of business, technology, media, and DEI --- This episode is brought to you by Deel, the all-in-one platform simplifying global team management with payroll, HR, IT, and compliance solutions, trusted by over 35,000 businesses worldwide. Learn more at ⁠⁠https://deel.com/adriantan⁠⁠. 00:00 Introduction: Content Creator vs Influencer 01:14 The Human Algorithm Platform 01:29 Podcasting Journey and Background 02:13 Transition from Corporate to Independent 04:57 Balancing Work and Family Life 16:04 Building a Personal Brand on LinkedIn 20:12 The CEO's Storytelling Journey 21:04 The Importance of Authenticity 21:49 Balancing Authenticity and Oversharing 23:52 Writing with a Target Audience in Mind 26:07 The Human Algorithm on Substack 28:16 Leveraging AI Tools for Content Creation 32:11 Creating a Content System 35:07 Masterclass and Final Thoughts --- Where to find Shawn Lim: LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/mediumshawn/ Human Algorithm: https://humanalgorithm.substack.com/ Where to find Adrian: LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriantanck/⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠adriantan.com.sg⁠⁠ 📕 No More Bosses: https://amzn.asia/d/abmPxU6 Get full access to Will That Work? at www.adriantan.com.sg/subscribe