From a Russian Philosophy Professor to a Mexican Model | That Foreign Show

*Who Are You When Whole Worlds Change? From a Russian Philosophy Professor to a Mexican Model* � Episode Description What happens to our sense of self when we leave behind our familiar societal roles to reinvent ourselves completely in the flow of a new life? Join the mystic artists of Singapore's ILLUMINARI on That Foreign Show as we sit down with Anna Komova - who transitioned from lecturing on philosophy and Russian history to working as a model after relocating to Mexico - to explore the complex relationship between identity, migration, and societal value. Together, we question what it truly means to have a whole world you’ve built up change completely, and whether stepping back from a career in academia means contributing less of yourself, or if it simply opens up a different way of being. By exploring this quiet transition from cultivating the mind to stepping into a brand new lifestyle, we dive into whether changing our societal roles is a loss of identity, or perhaps an invitation to redefine what it means to live well. That Foreign Show - 17/07/2026