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The In- Between Life
by Gaurvi
In Between Life explores leadership, workplace culture, employee experience, and belonging through the lens of lived experience and evidence-based research. Hosted by Gaurvi—a former entrepreneur, pastry chef, and skilled migrant in Australia—the podcast examines communication, diversity and inclusion, psychological safety, organisational culture, and the future of work. Whether you're a leader, HR professional, student, migrant, or simply passionate about better workplaces, each episode offers practical insights for building cultures where people and organisations thrive.
Episodes
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Episode 21 - Why Great Companies Run on Systems, Not Heroes | Toyota, Amazon & SOPs | How World-Class Companies Build Systems That Last
What separates world-class organisations from businesses that constantly depend on one "superstar" employee? In Part 1 of this new leadership series on In Between Life, I explore one of the biggest lessons from companies like Toyota: great businesses don't rely on heroes—they build systems.…
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Episode 20 - The Confidence Gap: Why Talented People Stay Quiet at Work
Is it a lack of confidence—or is there something much deeper happening? In this episode of In Between Life, I explore why highly capable people often hesitate to speak up in meetings, share ideas, ask questions, or apply for opportunities. Drawing from my own experience as a skilled migrant and...
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Episode 19 - The Identity Shift: Who Do You Become When You Start Over?
Moving to a new country changes more than your address—it can change how you see yourself. In this episode of In Between Life, I explore the hidden psychological journey many skilled migrants, international students, and professionals experience after starting over in Australia. Why do confident,...
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Episode 18 - Belonging at Work: Why Diversity Without Inclusion Doesn't Work
What makes someone truly feel like they belong at work? In this episode of In Between Life, I explore why diversity alone isn't enough—and why belonging has become one of the most important leadership challenges facing organisations today. Drawing on my own journey from India to France and now...
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Episode 17- Why Good Employees Leave: It's Rarely About the Money
Why do talented, hardworking employees leave organisations they once loved? Is it really about salary—or is something deeper happening? In this episode of In Between Life, I explore one of the biggest challenges facing organisations today: retaining great people. Drawing on leadership research,...
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Episode 16 -Micromanagers, Control Freaks & The Future of Leadership
Micromanagers, Control Freaks & The Future of Leadership | In Between Life What happens when leadership becomes control? In this episode of In Between Life, I explore one of the most common workplace experiences across industries: micromanagement. From hospitality kitchens and healthcare teams to...
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Episode 15: Individualism vs Community – What Living in Australia Taught Me About Belonging
Why do so many immigrants feel caught between two worlds? In this episode of In Between Life, I explore one of the biggest cultural differences I've observed living in Australia: the contrast between Western individualism and Eastern community-based values. Growing up with strong family and...
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Episode 14 - Multicultural Australia “The Invisible Labour of Cultural Integration”
What does it actually mean to integrate into another culture? In this episode of In Between Life, I explore the invisible emotional labour of cultural integration in multicultural Australia — beyond visas, jobs, and surface-level success. As immigrants, international students, and skilled…
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Episode 13- Diversity & Inclusion in Australian Workplaces: The Reality for Migrants
Australia is known as one of the most multicultural countries in the world—but what does inclusion actually look like when you’re a migrant working here? In this episode of In Between Life, I share my experience as a pastry chef and skilled migrant in Melbourne, exploring the reality of diversity...
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Episode 12- What Migration Teaches You About Leadership, Identity & Work Culture; India, France, Australia
What does it really mean to build a career across countries? In this episode of In Between Life, I share my journey as a pastry chef working in India, France, and Australia—and the deeper lessons behind it. This is not just about hospitality. It’s about how migration reshapes the way you think...
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Episode 11 - Loneliness as a Migrant: The Part No One Prepares You For
Loneliness is one of the most common — and least talked about — experiences of moving to a new country. In this episode of In Between Life, I talk about the emotional reality of loneliness as a migrant in Australia — something that doesn’t come with visa documents, job offers, or university...
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Episode 10- Journey so far...WORK, LEADERSHIP and IDENTITY
What does it really feel like to build a life in Australia as an immigrant in 2026? In this episode of In Between Life, I reflect on everything we’ve talked about so far — from the rising cost of living in Australia to burnout, identity, and the emotional reality of starting over. Following my…
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Episode 9 - How Much Does It Really Cost to Live in Australia as an Immigrant? Real Cost of Living in Melbourne (2022–2026)
Living in Australia is often seen as a better opportunity — but what does it actually cost to build a life here as an immigrant? In this episode of In Between Life, I break down the real cost of living in Australia (2022–2026) based on my experience as a pastry chef and skilled migrant in...
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Episode 9.1 - How Much Does It Really Cost to Live in Australia as an Immigrant? Real Cost of Living in Melbourne (2022–2026) Real Cost of Living in Melbourne (2022–2026)
Episode 9 with transcripts Living in Australia is often seen as a better opportunity — but what does it actually cost to build a life here as an immigrant? In this episode of In Between Life, I break down the real cost of living in Australia (2022–2026) based on my experience as a pastry chef and...
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Episode 8 - Running on Empty: Burnout in Hospitality & Mental Health for Migrants in Australia
Burnout in hospitality is real — but for many immigrants in Australia, it goes even deeper across industries like agriculture, paramedics, healthcare, IT In this episode of In Between Life, I sit down with Isha, who brings a rare and powerful perspective. Having worked in hospitality across India...
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Episode 7 - From the Philippines to Australia: A Chef’s Immigrant Journey, Work, Marriage & Resilience
Behind every chef in a kitchen, there’s a story that goes far beyond food. In this episode of "In Between Life" I speak with a fellow chef from the Philippines who shares her journey of moving to Australia, building a career in hospitality, and navigating life as an immigrant. We talk about what…
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Episode 6 - Burnout in Hospitality: Why So Many Immigrant Workers in Australia Are Running on Empty
Burnout is one of the most common but least talked about realities of working in hospitality. In this episode, I share my personal experience as an immigrant pastry chef in Melbourne working six days a week while trying to build a stable life in Australia. From early morning kitchen shifts to…
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Episode 5: Who Am I Without a Visa? Identity Crisis as a Skilled Migrant in Australia
Moving to a new country changes more than your address — it can change your identity. In this episode of In Between Life, Gaurvi shares a deeply personal reflection on the identity crisis many skilled migrants face in Australia. When your life starts revolving around visa statuses — student visa,...
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Episode 4 - Studying Patisserie Arts in Australia| Le Cordon Bleu student visa to Sponsored work visa
In this episode of In Between Life, I share my journey from international student to sponsored pastry chef — navigating school, part-time kitchen work, visa transitions, and the emotional reality of starting over in your late 30s. I talk about studying at Le Cordon Bleu, Melbourne, Australia,...
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Episode 3 - Behind the Apron: A Real Conversation with a Work mate from Colombia
What is it really like working in hospitality as a migrant in Australia? In this episode, I interview a fellow Colombian hospitality worker about their real experience moving abroad — from jobs, to challenges, and what helps them overcome the cultural and language barriers. We talk about: Migrant...
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Episode 2 - First Month in Australia: Getting My First Hospitality Job as an Immigrant
Starting over in a new country sounds exciting — until you actually have to do it. In this episode of In Between Life, I share the story of my very first hospitality job in Australia — just 10 days after landing as a migrant student. From identity confusion to culture shock, I talk about: The...
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Episode 1- From Home Baker to Migrant Pastry Chef | The Journey Before Australia.
Before I was a pastry chef in Australia, I was a home baker in India trying to rebuild my life. In this first episode of In Between Life, I share my journey — from baking my first messy cake in Mumbai, to studying patisserie in France, building a cloud kitchen in India, and starting over again as…
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Episode 0 - Introduction
In Between Life is a podcast about the space migrants live in — between leaving home and finding belonging. Through honest conversations with hospitality workers and skilled migrants, this podcast explores survival, identity, mental health, and the quiet struggles no one talks about. Not success...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
In Between Life explores leadership, workplace culture, employee experience, and belonging through the lens of lived experience and evidence-based research. Hosted by Gaurvi—a former entrepreneur, pastry chef, and skilled migrant in Australia—the podcast examines communication, diversity and inclusion, psychological safety, organisational culture, and the future of work. Whether you're a leader, HR professional, student, migrant, or simply passionate about better workplaces, each episode offers practical insights for building cultures where people and organisations thrive.
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In Between Life explores leadership, workplace culture, employee experience, and belonging through the lens of lived experience and evidence-based research. Hosted by Gaurvi—a former entrepreneur, pastry chef, and skilled migrant in Australia—the podcast examines communication, diversity and...
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