Maggie Lam's guest appearances

Maggie Lam

Nomads at the Intersections

Hope Motivates Action

On the Road, Our Way

Nicole Antoinette

Andrea Jones

Madison Hampton

Kate Ortiz

Kieren Britton

Kathleen Morton

Jessica Rasdall

Ashley Graham

Emily Breedlove

Jenny Smith

Kristin Holden

Sharon Jones

Matt Nelson

Sarah Moss

Chantal Wadsworth

OwlTail

We all experience trials and different tragedies in our lives. Unfortunately, many of them are unforeseen, so typically we are ill-prepared for them when they happen. Many find it difficult to stay motivated during times of uncertainty. Today’s guest, Maggie Lam, is here to tell her personal story of not only persevering through tragedy, but using it as a catalyst for growth. Maggie believes that experiencing hardships is an opportunity for transformation and to bring about a better version of yourself. It’s not that you never allow yourself to feel sadness, grief, anger, or any other emotions, but you allow yourself to experience them, process them, and then accept what has happened and decide how to move forward with intentionality. Ready to turn tragedy into hope in your own life?Tune in! About Maggie Lam: Maggie Lam was born in Hong Kong and moved to Canada in 1991, leaving behind her parents, 2 brothers, and twin sister. She quit school in grade 9 and didn’t speak much English when she immigrated. A few years later, Maggie lost her twin sister in a car accident. That motivated her to start her own business, a consignment store in downtown Calgary, in 1996 with hopes of immigrating her parents to Canada in order to take care of them. Around this time, she met the love of her life and got married. They had beautiful twins, a boy and a girl.  At this point, Maggie’s life was magical. They had everything we wanted until suddenly, tragedy struck. Today, Maggie’s kids have grown up and are 22 years old, and she has been working at an insurance company called Combined. She has been with this company for 5 years and is very passionate about what she does. Mentioned In This Episode: Find more resources on my website

We all experience trials and different tragedies in our lives. Unfortunately, many of them are unforeseen, so typically we are ill-prepared for them when they happen. Many find it difficult to stay motivated during times of uncertainty. Today’s guest, Maggie Lam, is here to tell her personal story of not only persevering through tragedy, but using it as a catalyst for growth. Maggie believes that experiencing hardships is an opportunity for transformation and to bring about a better version of yourself. It’s not that you never allow yourself to feel sadness, grief, anger, or any other emotions, but you allow yourself to experience them, process them, and then accept what has happened and decide how to move forward with intentionality. Ready to turn tragedy into hope in your own life?Tune in! <h2>About Maggie Lam:</h2> Maggie Lam was born in Hong Kong and moved to Canada in 1991, leaving behind her parents, 2 brothers, and twin sister. She quit school in grade 9 and didn’t speak much English when she immigrated. A few years later, Maggie lost her twin sister in a car accident. That motivated her to start her own business, a consignment store in downtown Calgary, in 1996 with hopes of immigrating her parents to Canada in order to take care of them. Around this time, she met the love of her life and got married. They had beautiful twins, a boy and a girl. At this point, Maggie’s life was magical. They had everything we wanted until suddenly, tragedy struck. Today, Maggie’s kids have grown up and are 22 years old, and she has been working at an insurance company called <a href="https://www.combinedinsurance.com/ca-en/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Combined</a>. She has been with this company for 5 years and is very passionate about what she does. <h2>Mentioned In This Episode:</h2> Find more resources <a href="https://www.expertinhope.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">on my website</a>

S07 | E11 Turning Tragedy into Hope with Maggie Lam

Catch-up with Maggie Lam. It’s been a little over one year since Maggie was on this show in its previous format. A lot has changed since then, navigating two pandemics, a rise in racial violence against AAPI, and major changes in the road travel landscape. Maggie &amp; Noami chat about where she is now and what she’s been up to since we last heard from her on this feed. We also journal: How can we as Black, Asian, Indigenous, LatinX and other people of color ensure that we are not carrying internalized white supremacy into spaces where there are no white people?This special bonus episode Nomads at the Intersections is brought to you by ust, who are making a name in the camping world by creating gear that helps EVERYONE get outside and enjoy the outdoors. Learn more at ustgear.com and follow along on Instagram @ustgear.SOCIALSFeatured Guest: @bitesizetravels RESOURCESTo support the AAPI community:AAPI Women LeadStop AAPI HateAsian Americans Advancing JusticeAsian Pacific FundBooks to read:Serve the PeopleThe Color of SuccessMinor FeelingsThe Making of Asian AmericaNATI Links: Podcast @nomadsattheintersectionsCommunity @diversify.vanlifeHost @irietoauroraEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It’ll help other Nomads find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Nomads at the Intersections is hosted by Noami Grevemberg with co-host Anaïs MoniqueA Ravel Media productionCreative Direction by Busted Slate MediaAudio assist by Dustin GrevembergMusic by Smart Monkey MusicPodcast Cover Artwork by Karen Ceballos

Catch-up with Maggie Lam. It’s been a little over one year since Maggie was on this show in its previous format. A lot has changed since then, navigating two pandemics, a rise in racial violence against AAPI, and major changes in the road travel landscape. Maggie &amp; Noami chat about where she is now and what she’s been up to since we last heard from her on this feed. We also journal: How can we as Black, Asian, Indigenous, LatinX and other people of color ensure that we are not carrying internalized white supremacy into spaces where there are no white people?This special bonus episode Nomads at the Intersections is brought to you by ust, who are making a name in the camping world by creating gear that helps EVERYONE get outside and enjoy the outdoors. Learn more at <a href="https://www.ustgear.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ustgear.com</a> and follow along on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ustgear" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ustgear</a>.SOCIALSFeatured Guest: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bitesizetravels/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@bitesizetravels </a>RESOURCESTo support the AAPI community:<a href="https://www.imreadymovement.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AAPI Women Lead</a><a href="https://stopaapihate.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stop AAPI Hate</a><a href="https://www.advancingjustice-aajc.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Asian Americans Advancing Justice</a><a href="https://asianpacificfund.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Asian Pacific Fund</a>Books to read:<a href="https://www.versobooks.com/books/1899-serve-the-people" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Serve the People</a><a href="https://press.princeton.edu/books/paperback/9780691168029/the-color-of-success" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Color of Success</a><a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/605371/minor-feelings-by-cathy-park-hong/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Minor Feelings</a><a href="http://www.erikalee.org/the-making-of-asian-america/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Making of Asian America</a>NATI Links: Podcast <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nomadsattheintersectionspod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nomadsattheintersections</a>Community <a href="https://www.instagram.com/diversify.vanlife/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@diversify.vanlife</a>Host <a href="https://www.instagram.com/irietoaurora/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@irietoaurora</a>Enjoy this episode? <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nomads-at-the-intersections/id1253490111" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rate us on Apple Podcasts</a> or wherever you listen. It’ll help other Nomads find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Nomads at the Intersections is hosted by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/irietoaurora/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Noami Grevemberg</a> with co-host <a href="https://www.instagram.com/anaismoniq/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anaïs Monique</a>A <a href="https://www.ravelmedia.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravel Media</a> productionCreative Direction by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bustedslate/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Busted Slate Media</a>Audio assist by <a href="http://instagram.com/dgrev" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dustin Grevemberg</a>Music by <a href="https://smartmonkeymusic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Smart Monkey Music</a>Podcast Cover Artwork by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ka_wren_ceballos/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Karen Ceballos</a>

Bonus Catch-up with Maggie Lam

When we first connected with part-time van traveler Maggie Lam, it was about a post she had written and we reshared on social media. And it was about small gestures Maggie has experienced during her travels, why they you might not know that they are in fact microaggressions, and why representation of people of color within the road travel community matters. So we wanted to have a conversation with her about those small gestures, which you’ll hear in this episode. Through it all, you’ll also get to hear about the small gestures that truly make a positive impact-- like listening to and amplifying underrepresented voices-- and how you can use your privilege for good, both on the road and when you’re stationary.If you’re looking to learn about how to be a better ally and accomplice for people of color on the road, or if you’re simply looking to hear a perspective you might not have before from a female road traveler, this episode is an especially great listen!In this episode, you’ll hear:How Maggie and her partner spend their year on and off the roadSome background on Maggie’s family story, and how her generation tends to view work and travel compared to her parents’ generationMaggie’s experience turning her current job into a remote oneTips for being an effective remote workerWhat is a microaggression?Examples of microaggressions from Maggie’s experiences on and off the roadTips for people in privileged groups when it comes to avoiding microaggressionsResources mentioned in this episode:Follow Maggie on Instagram - @bitesizetravelsMaggie’s original post on microaggressionsJoin us in the @diversifyvanlifebookclub as we read our first book together: So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma OluoWomen On The Road on Instagram - @womenontheroadJoin the Women On The Road Podcast Facebook groupAdditional resources:What are Microaggressions? via VOXExamples of Racial Microaggressions via University of Minnesota21 Racial Microaggressions You Hear on a Daily Basis via BuzzfeedSponsor Websites &amp; Codes:DannerBetterhelp - get 10% off with promo code ROADCove - visit www.withcove.com/wotr for your first month of migraine medication freeEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It’ll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.WOTR is produced and hosted by Laura Hughes.Podcast cover artwork designed by Dani Opal.

When we first connected with part-time van traveler Maggie Lam, it was about a post she had written and we reshared on social media. And it was about small gestures Maggie has experienced during her travels, why they you might not know that they are in fact microaggressions, and why representation of people of color within the road travel community matters. So we wanted to have a conversation with her about those small gestures, which you’ll hear in this episode. Through it all, you’ll also get to hear about the small gestures that truly make a positive impact-- like listening to and amplifying underrepresented voices-- and how you can use your privilege for good, both on the road and when you’re stationary.If you’re looking to learn about how to be a better ally and accomplice for people of color on the road, or if you’re simply looking to hear a perspective you might not have before from a female road traveler, this episode is an especially great listen!In this episode, you’ll hear:<ul><li>How Maggie and her partner spend their year on and off the road</li><li>Some background on Maggie’s family story, and how her generation tends to view work and travel compared to her parents’ generation</li><li>Maggie’s experience turning her current job into a remote one</li><li>Tips for being an effective remote worker</li><li>What is a microaggression?</li><li>Examples of microaggressions from Maggie’s experiences on and off the road</li><li>Tips for people in privileged groups when it comes to avoiding microaggressions</li></ul>Resources mentioned in this episode:<ul><li>Follow Maggie on Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bitesizetravels/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@bitesizetravels</a></li><li>Maggie’s <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B2ierF3hwyp/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">original post</a> on microaggressions</li><li>Join us in the <a href="http://www.instagram.com/diversifyvanlifebookclub" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@diversifyvanlifebookclub</a> as we read our first book together: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/You-Want-Talk-About-Race/dp/1580056776" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo</a></li><li>Women On The Road on Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/womenontheroad/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@womenontheroad</a></li><li>Join the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenontheroadpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Women On The Road Podcast Facebook group</a></li></ul>Additional resources:<ul><li><a href="https://www.vox.com/2015/2/16/8031073/what-are-microaggressions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What are Microaggressions?</a> via VOX</li><li><a href="https://sph.umn.edu/site/docs/hewg/microaggressions.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Examples of Racial Microaggressions</a> via University of Minnesota</li><li><a href="https://www.buzzfeed.com/hnigatu/racial-microagressions-you-hear-on-a-daily-basis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">21 Racial Microaggressions You Hear on a Daily Basis</a> via Buzzfeed</li></ul>Sponsor Websites &amp; Codes:<ul><li><a href="https://www.danner.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Danner</a></li><li><a href="http://www.betterhelp.com/road" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Betterhelp</a> - get 10% off with promo code ROAD</li><li><a href="http://www.withcove.com/wotr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cove</a> - visit <a href="http://www.withcove.com/wotr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.withcove.com/wotr</a> for your first month of migraine medication free</li></ul>Enjoy this episode? <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/women-on-the-road/id1253490111?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rate us on Apple Podcasts</a> or wherever you listen. It’ll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward. WOTR is produced and hosted by <a href="http://www.instagram.com/howsheviewsit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Laura Hughes</a>. Podcast cover artwork designed by <a href="http://www.daniopal.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dani Opal</a>.

Small Gestures: Maggie Lam