In a migrant story today, founder and designer of Ghan Fashion Lida Mangal speaks to us around bringing Afghan culture to modern Australian fashion. Adding to the rich cultural diversity of local community while giving remote communities the ability to keep their art alive. 

#Heritage # FashionDiversity #LocalCommunity #GlobalImpact

In a migrant story today, founder and designer of Ghan Fashion Lida Mangal speaks to us around bringing Afghan culture to modern Australian fashion. Adding to the rich cultural diversity of local community while giving remote communities the ability to keep their art alive. 
#Heritage # FashionDiversity #LocalCommunity #GlobalImpact

Speak Your Truth

Presented by Pri Abayakoon conversing with real life heroes around physical & mental health topics, money matters, educational, environment & life as it happens. 

Let all of us have the courage to speak our own truth with conviction

Speak Your Truth
Presented by Pri Abayakoon conversing with real life heroes around physical &amp; mental health topics, money matters, educational, environment &amp; life as it happens. 
Let all of us have the courage to speak our own truth with conviction

Speak Your Truth

Speak Your Truth Podcast -2-10- 2023 Migrant Story with Fashion designer Lida Mangal of Ghan Fashion

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Manjula Viswanath, a respected community leader, cultural advocate, and CEO of the Sydney Community Group.

From her journey as a migrant arriving in Australia in 2001 to becoming one of Sydney's most influential voices in community service and multicultural engagement, Manjula shares the experiences that shaped her passion for helping others.

In this special interview, we explore:

 The story behind Sydney Community Group and its impact across Sydney

 Supporting vulnerable communities and tackling social isolation

 Women's leadership and empowering the next generation

 The role of arts and culture in building stronger communities

 The success of Rasika Dance Academy and the celebrated Chandraleka production

 Her vision for the future of the Sydney Hills Shire and community development

An uplifting conversation about service, leadership, cultural pride, and creating meaningful change.

Listen now and be inspired by the power of community.

 

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Manjula Viswanath, a respected community leader, cultural advocate, and CEO of the Sydney Community Group.
From her journey as a migrant arriving in Australia in 2001 to becoming one of Sydney's most influential voices in community service and multicultural engagement, Manjula shares the experiences that shaped her passion for helping others.
In this special interview, we explore:
&nbsp;The story behind Sydney Community Group and its impact across Sydney
&nbsp;Supporting vulnerable communities and tackling social isolation
&nbsp;Women's leadership and empowering the next generation
&nbsp;The role of arts and culture in building stronger communities
&nbsp;The success of Rasika Dance Academy and the celebrated Chandraleka production
&nbsp;Her vision for the future of the Sydney Hills Shire and community development
An uplifting conversation about service, leadership, cultural pride, and creating meaningful change.
Listen now and be inspired by the power of community.
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Speak Your Truth Podcast -20-7- 2026-Community Conversations with Pri Abayakoon  Featuring Manjula Viswanath

Pause to Pivot: Finding Your Way Again

In a world that constantly encourages us to keep moving, what if the most powerful step forward is actually a step back?

This thought-provoking episode explores the importance of pausing to reflect, reassess, and realign with what truly matters. Through psychological insights, real-life examples, and practical reflection tools, we dive into why so many people feel stuck despite appearing successful, and how stepping back can create the clarity needed to move forward with purpose.

We discuss the psychology behind change, including metacognition, goal disengagement and re-engagement, the sunk cost effect, fear of change, and how small, intentional pivots can lead to profound life transformation.

If you've ever questioned your direction, felt disconnected from your goals, or sensed that your life no longer reflects who you're becoming, this episode is for you.

Remember: Letting go of the wrong goal doesn't set you back—it sets you free.

Pause to Pivot: Finding Your Way Again
In a world that constantly encourages us to keep moving, what if the most powerful step forward is actually a step back?
This thought-provoking episode explores the importance of pausing to reflect, reassess, and realign with what truly matters. Through psychological insights, real-life examples, and practical reflection tools, we dive into why so many people feel stuck despite appearing successful, and how stepping back can create the clarity needed to move forward with purpose.
We discuss the psychology behind change, including metacognition, goal disengagement and re-engagement, the sunk cost effect, fear of change, and how small, intentional pivots can lead to profound life transformation.
If you've ever questioned your direction, felt disconnected from your goals, or sensed that your life no longer reflects who you're becoming, this episode is for you.
Remember: Letting go of the wrong goal doesn't set you back&mdash;it sets you free.

Speak Your Truth Podcast -13-7- 2026-Pause to Pivot: Finding Your Way Again

Coming of Age: A Conversation on Becoming, Belonging & Being

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What does it really mean to come of age?

In this intimate and deeply reflective conversation, Pri sits down with Sri Lankan-Australian writer Yasasi Malmeewala, author of Coming of Age—a powerful collection of poetry and prose that explores girlhood, grief, identity, and the quiet complexity of becoming.

From navigating dual identities and diaspora blues to redefining love, loneliness, and self-worth, Yasasi invites us into a world where writing becomes both refuge and revelation.

This episode moves between the personal and the political—touching on modern womanhood, the meaning of “home,” the tenderness of grief, and the courage it takes to be fully seen.

 A conversation for anyone who has ever felt in-between, undone, or still becoming.

Coming of Age: A Conversation on Becoming, Belonging &amp; Being
Description: What does it really mean to come of age?
In this intimate and deeply reflective conversation, Pri sits down with Sri Lankan-Australian writer Yasasi Malmeewala, author of Coming of Age&mdash;a powerful collection of poetry and prose that explores girlhood, grief, identity, and the quiet complexity of becoming.
From navigating dual identities and diaspora blues to redefining love, loneliness, and self-worth, Yasasi invites us into a world where writing becomes both refuge and revelation.
This episode moves between the personal and the political&mdash;touching on modern womanhood, the meaning of &ldquo;home,&rdquo; the tenderness of grief, and the courage it takes to be fully seen.
&nbsp;A conversation for anyone who has ever felt in-between, undone, or still becoming.

Speak Your Truth Podcast -2-10- 2023 Migrant Story with Fashion designer Lida Mangal of Ghan Fashion

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