For many immigrants and marginalized communities, money is synonymous with survival and obligation -- secure a stable job, buy a home, avoid debt [other than a mortgage], and work tirelessly for 40+ years to “earn a living”. But what if money could be more than just a means to endure? What if it could be a tool for liberation?

In this episode, Alan Chen and Tanuja Ramchal explore how immigrants and children of immigrants can redefine their relationship with money -- moving beyond scarcity and fear to embracing opportunity, choice, and freedom.

Here's what's covered:

• Why navigating personal finance can feel overwhelming for marginalized groups and understanding the power of community in building wealth
• The reason it can be hard for children of immigrants to “follow their passion” and take risks in their career
• Redefining work as optional (not compulsory) and why you haven't learnt this in school
• The misalignment between employer and employee values that makes it difficult to be true to yourself
• Reframing the narrative around retirement and exploring the possibility your own course when the traditional path doesn’t work for you

Life is full of challenges, including global crises, political upheaval, and personal struggles. It can leave you feeling drained, anxious, and even helpless, especially when there seems to be no end in sight. Join Matthew Makak and Tanuja Ramchal as they explore how to navigate difficult times with compassion, resourcefulness, and agency so that you feel supported and don't lose yourself in the process.

Here's what's covered:

• Embracing joy, imagination, and childlike wonder as acts of self-care
• How "safe spaces" can sometimes keep us feeling stuck and what can help us to move forward
• When "holding it together" becomes another form of suffering
• Why liberation requires empathy and allowing yourself to be changed by your experiences
• Finding community & belonging in unexpected places and fleeting moments

Improv isn’t just theater or comedy—it offers practical tools for handling uncertainty, building relationships, and staying adaptable in your career. In this episode, Christine Browne-Munz and Tanuja Ramchal share improv principles which have helped them to take risks and embrace possibilities outside of the status quo.

Whether you’re interviewing, delivering presentations, or working with others on projects, the skills discussed in this episode can help you form deeper connections, respond to unexpected situations with presence, and bring a sense of play, creativity, and innovation to your work

Here's what's covered:

• How improv helped Christine deal with performance anxiety and embrace the unknown
• How the principle of "Yes, AND" fosters collaboration—even when you don’t agree with others
• Why inclusive workplaces feel like an improv stage: psychological safety, trust, and room to take risks
• The reason Christine celebrates getting turned down for jobs instead of fearing rejection
• Why authenticity isn’t a one-time choice but a daily practice that requires reading the room