Episode Sixteen: Third Culture Kid

What does it mean to belong everywhere and nowhere at the same time?This week, we sit down with Nicholas Chan, former Managing Director of Tatler Asia and TimeOut, to talk about growing up as a Third Culture Kid and how that shapes identity, ambition, relationships, and the way we see success.From moving between Sydney, Vancouver, Berlin and Singapore, to navigating reverse culture shock, changing risk tolerance, and redefining priorities in midlife, Nicholas opens up about the tension between hustle and fulfilment, work as identity, and learning to slow down without losing yourself.We also unpack vulnerability in your 40s, the pressure to keep chasing your younger self, and why fitness, brands, and nostalgia play such a powerful role in how we try to stay relevant. It’s an honest conversation about growth, letting go, and figuring out who you are when the labels start to fall away.If you’ve ever felt culturally fluid, career-driven but restless, or caught between who you were and who you’re becoming, this one will hit close to home.