A speech delivered at Early Bird Speakers in London, United Kingdom last year. I talked about my nickname and nicknames in Thai culture, and how I felt when I was called by my first name.

TalkaCake

Why do I prefer to be called Cake? ทำไมถึงอยากให้เรียกว่า เค้ก

In this episode, I reflect on how life itself can be our teacher. Using metaphors from poetry, music, and philosophy, I explore how to navigate the “ocean” of existence, confront our inner depths, and embrace the challenges that shape us. From the Japanese concept of kintsukuroi to the act of letting go, I discuss how understanding and listening to life’s language can guide us toward insight, growth, and balance.

Immersive Italian

The Ocean of Life - Immersive Italian Podcast Ep.10

In this episode, we explore the difference between knowledge and wisdom, moving from information to deeper understanding. Starting from personal reflections and the concept of the “second brain,” we ask what it really means to be wise, and why connections between ideas may matter more than facts themselves.

From Knowledge to Wisdom - Immersive Italian Podcast Ep.9

In this episode, we explore one of the most fascinating questions: what if life were a game? Starting from a personal intuition and moving through art, science, video games, and philosophy, we reflect on “play” as a hidden thread connecting human culture.

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Johan Huizinga - Homo Ludens

Life is a Game - Immersive Italian Podcast Ep.8

In this episode, I reflect on my years studying at the conservatory alongside university. Through music, I learned not only technique and discipline but also how to think and live like an artist. I explore what it means to create freely, why I stepped away from the professional music path, and how art can shape a deeper understanding of life.

What It Means to Be an Artist - Immersive Italian Podcast Ep.7

In this episode, I explore my journey through university as a chemistry student. From juggling two degrees to questioning the academic system, I reflect on what led me to study chemistry and how it shaped the way I think today. What does it mean to truly understand the world - and is science really objective?

How a Scientist Thinks - Immersive Italian Podcast Ep.6

Education System in Italy - Immersive Italian Podcast Ep.5

In this episode, I share my personal experience with the Italian education system - focusing on the difficult choice of selecting a high school path so early in life. What does it mean to "find your place in the world" when you're just a teenager?

Education System in Italy - Immersive Italian Podcast Ep.5

In this episode, I share my reflections on the importance of learning how to learn. Through personal insights and experiences, I talk about how improving the way we approach learning can change everything—especially when time is limited. From daily habits to mindset shifts, this episode invites you to think about how to build a more intentional, efficient learning process.

Learning How to Learn – Immersive Italian Podcast Ep.4

In this episode, I reflect on the personal reasons behind my decision to study Japanese. From anime to video games, from Shintoism to sound aesthetics, I explore the many cultural threads that shaped my motivation. It’s a story of curiosity, immersion, and rediscovery through language.