From Difference to Connection
8 MINUTE READ When Yang-May Ooi began writing her first novel, she knew nobody in publishing. A chance encounter opened a door into that closed world. But was she really as much of an outsider as she thought? What if we are outsiders in some parts of our lives and insiders in others? This is... Continue Reading →
9 MINUTE READ For Author Across Cultures, Yang-May Ooi, like for many writers, a feeling of not fitting in played a significant role in shaping her life’s journey from scribbling little stories to becoming a bestselling author. In many situations, she felt like an Outsider - in her family, at school, uni and at work.... Continue Reading →
For this first episode of the brand new Belonging Across Cultures podcast, Malaysian book publisher and film producer Amir Muhammed joins cross-cultural advocate and author Yang-May Ooi to talk about belonging, disconnection and connection in modern Malaysia. The Contradictions of Belonging - Amir Muhammed I’m delighted to share with you my wide-ranging conversation with Amir... Continue Reading →
Yang-May Ooi, cross-cultural advocate and author, shares another vignette from her dinner with an international mix of friends the other evening about their favourite foods from home. A menu item evokes the history of East Germany, Unification and an individual story of migration and connection to one’s roots. A Taste of East Germany -- Eight... Continue Reading →
Cross-cultural advocate and author, Yang-May Ooi, introduces her new project Belonging Across Cultures with a story of her own mistaken assumption that led her to stereotyping a friend. How can we learn more about ourselves - and about other people in a way that connects us beyond obvious and unhelpful assumptions? Join her on this... Continue Reading →