In this episode of Finding your way, Christian sits down with Lilly Wright, a Malaysian migrant and beloved “Queen of Sambal,” whose journey shows that courage, culture, and creativity can build a life far from home. From her senior school years in Malaysia, to the messy middle of starting over in Australia, to becoming one of Ballarat’s most recognisable food creators,

Lilly’s story is a powerful reminder that finding your way often begins long before you realise you’re on the path.

We talk about:

*What Lilly was like in her senior school years

* The emotional leap of moving countries

* The challenges and unknowns of starting again

* How her mother’s cooking shaped everything she creates Building a thriving market stall and becoming the “Queen of Sambal”

* The pressure and anxiety behind social media success

* *What “finding her way” means to her now

Lilly’s honesty and heart make this episode one of the most moving yet - especially for migrants, creatives, food lovers, and anyone rebuilding their life from the ground up.

If you loved Lilly’s story and want to support her work, you can:Visit her market stall in Ballarat and try her incredible sambal, pies, pastries, and laksa cheesecake, follow her on Instagram (@flyingchillies) to see where she’ll be each week and share her creations with someone who would love her flavours and story.

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