Explore With Mimi

Explore With Mimi

On Explore with Mimi, Mimi Zheng brings you real, authentic conversations about life’s biggest transitions. From daring career pivots to moving halfway across the globe, breaking relationships, or simply re-discovering yourself, this podcast is all about the messy, beautiful process of transformation and leaps.
In our first series, What If It All Works Out, Mimi invites listeners to explore the emotional spectrum of change—fear, joy, and everything in between—through candid stories from inspiring guests. Trust the process, embrace the unknown, and believe in the power of possibility.


Episodes

April 15, 2025 38 mins

In this special in-the-car episode, Mimi chats with Caren Martinez—content creator, aspiring UX designer, and multi-hyphenate creative—about the beauty and chaos of choosing your own path, one pivot at a time. Over chamomile tea and matcha, they explore the messy middle of life, where nothing goes as planned, and that’s exactly the point.

In this episode, Caren shares:

  • How a sushi restaurant encounter sparked her 11-year journey ...
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In this episode of Explore with Mimi, Merve Karakus shares her journey of leaving a 12-year banking career to study mindfulness and Buddhist philosophy, spending seven months at Tibetan Buddhist centers. She discusses breaking free from societal expectations, embracing self-compassion, and the need for emotional openness in corporate culture. Merve also shares practical mindfulness techniques to reduce stress, balance ambition, and...

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In this episode, we cover Amy Ward’s journey which is a testament to the power of embracing uncertainty and trusting the process of growth. From starting as a criminal defense lawyer in Australia to working across the Middle East, she has consistently chosen courage over comfort. Now, as a commercial and technology lawyer, she is passionate about global governance, AI literacy, and creating meaningful impact through innovation and ...

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In this candid conversation, Mannu shares her journey as an architect detailing her rise, burnout, and eventual decision to prioritize mental health and authenticity. Key highlights include:

  • Career Journey: Mannu quickly scaled her studio successfully, but the pressures of managing everything alone led to burnout. COVID-19 provided the pause she needed to reflect and slow down.
  • Family and Cultural Expectations: She discus...
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In this episode of Explore with Mimi, we speak with Nomin Bayasgalan, an actress, model, 9-5er , and former Miss Universe Canada contestant. Born in Mongolia and having lived in five countries, Nomin shares how she transformed self-doubt into success through manifestation, mindset, and discipline—from landing a film role with no prior acting experience to competing in bodybuilding and beauty pageants.

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In this episode of Explore with Mimi, host Mimi Zheng dives into a fascinating conversation with Melissa Lambour, a spiritual globetrotter and founder of Cosmic Roadmap. Melissa shares how she turned her wanderlust into a purpose-driven career by helping others find alignment and belonging through astrocartography.

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Astrocartography and Cosmic Travel: Melissa explains how the energies of specific locations can su...

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The episode begins with Milena sharing her experience of leaving her secure life in a job and relationship to move to Bali, embracing the unknown despite not having all the answers.
Mimi introduces herself and the podcast, "Explore with Mimi," which focuses on stories of people making significant life changes in the series titled "What If It All Works Out."

Mimi and Milena recount how they met serendipitously in Bali and discuss t...

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