Athlete. Music Executive. Entrepreneur. Migrant. The Extraordinary Journey of A.K. Yap

A.K. has lived many lives. She grew up in poverty, survived a difficult childhood, became a national-level athlete, built a career in the music industry, started and ran her own successful business, left everything behind, became an international student at 40, and then rebuilt her life again in New Zealand.

From growing up in a one-bedroom flat in Kuala Lumpur to leading organisations in New Zealand, A.K. Yap's story is one of resilience, humility, and continual reinvention. In this episode, we explore migration, identity, burnout, leadership, and the courage to begin again. A conversation that reminds us that success is not just about achievement, but about finding meaning, balance, and becoming who we are meant to be.

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