The Story Beneath the Label – Eric Em

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What’s Brewing in This Episode

What happens when the word refugee stops being a label and becomes a family story?

Andrea sits down with Eric Em for a conversation about survival, gratitude, belonging, and the quiet power of human kindness. Eric shares the story of his parents fleeing Cambodia, crossing into Vietnam, and eventually arriving in Australia with him as a baby.

This conversation matters because it asks us to look beyond categories and listen for the person underneath. It is about what changes when we stop seeing people as issues, headlines, or labels, and begin hearing the stories that shaped them.

Guest Bio

Eric Em is a storyteller, connector, and energy professional. By day, he works in technology within the energy industry. Beyond that, he is the Brisbane host and MC for Stories That Stir, creating space for people to share lived experiences with honesty and heart.

Originally from Melbourne and now based in Brisbane, Eric is also involved with Speakers Tribe and is passionate about public speaking, mentoring, and building connection through story.

Brew the Change Challenge

Look for one small act of human kindness and name it out loud as gratitude.

Whether it is a smile, a shared story, or someone who simply listens, that acknowledgement is where connection begins.

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