What is it really like to serve the community you grew up in? Kevin Lam sits down to share how his parents' migration story helped shape his drive, path into city planning and eventually becoming a Fairfield Councilor.
We also chat about a shared hobby, motorbikes. As the co-founder of Sydney West Riders, Kevin's built a community of over 14,000 riders for over a decade, running charity rides, events, and track days.
Tune in now to hear all about balancing identity, giving back, and finding purpose in both work and passion.
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Guest: Kevin Lam
Sydney West Riders Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/327472683998295
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Music: aKu - Love Shine | aKu - The Final Blow
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Chapters
0:00 Intro
2:00 What it's like juggling so many responsibilities
2:51 Sydney West Riders origin story
7:51 What were we doing in Lithgow?
10:07 Career path - town planner
13:23 What's happening to the land across Cabra fire station?
14:47 Motivations for career from parents upbringing?
18:28 Running for 2016 Fairfield Council, how it works
25:55 Town planning, more info
30:07 Difference between mayor and local member
33:21 What does Kevin do as a councillor?
41:30 Biggest changes in council?
45:21 Will John St be the next food night market?
50:13 Are younger people more tuned into politics?
52:50 Most rewarding moments
58:03 Funny stories, media
1:01:32 Getting into motorbikes, safety courses
1:07:38 Motivation to keep going
1:14:28 Outro
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