A Reinvention Roadmap Podcast
by Kirsty Norton
Serendib A Reinvention RoadmapAfter 30 years of independent travel I have met people and visited places that have profoundly shaped my life. What fascinates me most is how we naturally cross paths with kindred spirits no matter where we are in the world.I do not believe in luck but I do believe in serendipity.Every guest on this podcast feels like a destined encounter each bringing their own story of reinvention adventure and possibility.Tune in for inspiring conversations with incredible people who are living life on their own terms and get ready to chart your own reinvention journey.Big love,Kirsty xx {kiss kiss} serendipityandconnection.substack.com
Episodes
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Reinventing Sri Lanka: Building Business That Actually Work Across Borders
Reinvention doesn’t always mean changing direction. Sometimes it means seeing the system clearly. In this episode of Reinventing Sri Lanka, I’m joined by Isura Sirisena, Principal Company Secretary at Ananda Sirisena & Company and the legal and governance backbone behind Hustle With Ease Sri…
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Reinventing Creativity: From hospitality to inspiring collaborations
Podcast Episode Description: Utpatti Creative Collective with Liswith Fun fact: Serendib is the old Persian name for Sri Lanka and the root of the word serendipity. In this episode of Serendib: The Reinvention Roadmap, I sit down with Liswith, the founder of Utpatti – The Creative Collective, one...
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Reinventing Independence: From Colombo Office Life to Coastal Creative Freedom
In this episode, we meet Bimalka, the creative force behind Aerona Summer, whose path moves from airline office work in Colombo to crafting handmade fashion by the beach. What began with nothing but barbecue sticks and a fierce desire to be independent has grown into a full-time creative life on...
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Reinventing Identity: From Hidden Artist to Myth Maker
My guest today is Julyan Patrick Attygalle Dharmasena, a 25-year-old Sri Lankan artist whose work bridges wildlife, mythology and meticulous technique. Julyan’s artistic journey began as a child sketching animals with just a pencil and over the years, his practice evolved into a unique fusion of...
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Reinventing Coffee - From Hosting to Roasting
Episode 6 · Reinventing Coffee — From Hosting to RoastingWhat happens when a hostel owner follows curiosity instead of a business plan? In this episode, I sit down with Shehan, founder of Plan B, to talk about how a space once filled with travelers became home to Sri Lanka’s most-loved brew. We...
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Reinventing Success: From the Corporate Silo to Purpose Driven Entrepreneurship
Welcome to EPISODE FIVE of my podcast! Today, I’m joined by Mastani, an entrepreneur, Certified Deep Transformation Coach, and the visionary behind HomeTree Co-working, Sri Lanka’s first co-working space dedicated to mindfulness at work. With over fifteen years of experience in spirituality and...
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Reinventing the Future - A Young Sri Lankan’s Remarkable Tech Journey
In this episode of Serendib: A Reinvention Roadmap, I talk with Amaanath, a Sri Lankan digital marketer whose journey into the tech world began in the most unexpected way—discovered on Instagram at just 17. Now the Head of Growth and Marketing at Poppy AI, a rapidly growing AI startup with over...
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Reinventing Creativity - From Interior Design to Ivy Ceramics
Welcome to Serendib: A Reinvention Roadmap, where we explore the journeys of those who have redefined their lives, their work, and their sense of purpose. In this episode, I sit down with Senali, a Colombo-based ceramicist and ceramic artist. Working predominantly with locally sourced materials,...
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Reinventing Paradise - From Texas to Sri Lanka, With Love
Welcome to Episode Two of Serendib A Reinvention Roadmap Podcast where I interview Baxter Founder and Owner of Gaia Soul Guesthouse deep down on the South Coast of Sri Lanka. Having spent most of his teaching career in the Middle East, Baxter had been saving his Dirhams to make his lifelong dream...
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Reinventing Waste - Meet the Women Behind LaLa Studio
Lala Studio is a purpose driven fashion brand turning waste into genderless, free fit, wearables through upcycling creating climate friendly bags, clothing & accessories from pre-consumer pants & dead-stock while providing LGBTQIA+ community a sense of belonging. They set out to solve 3 problems...
About this show
Serendib A Reinvention RoadmapAfter 30 years of independent travel I have met people and visited places that have profoundly shaped my life. What fascinates me most is how we naturally cross paths with kindred spirits no matter where we are in the world.I do not believe in luck but I do believe in serendipity.Every guest on this podcast feels like a destined encounter each bringing their own story of reinvention adventure and possibility.Tune in for inspiring conversations with incredible people who are living life on their own terms and get ready to chart your own reinvention journey.Big love,Kirsty xx {kiss kiss}
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