Resources / Curations

Things
I love &
trust.

We're in an era of infinite content and information overload. Our taste and curation are how we’ll quickly cut through all the noise and showcase who we are. Everything I share on this page is my way of saying: I paid attention to this, I filtered it, and I found it worthy of your time. My curations are a reflection of my taste from places, sounds to deep thoughts. If something on here resonates with you, we probably see and experience the world similarly. And if that's the case, you're in the right place.

01 Café Guides Toronto · Vancouver · Taiwan 02 Music Playlists For different moods & occasions 03 Thoughtful Creators In English and Mandarin 04 Media Appearances Podcast · IG Live · Interviews

Café Guides

Find the right
place for the day.

It’s second nature to me when it comes to finding the right place I need for different occasions. Over the years, I refined my standards and taste when it comes to cafés–whether it’s for deep work, solo time, catch-ups, or even meetings that need a good ambience—these are my personal café guides, searchable by what you actually need.

Toronto cityscape
Live
Toronto
190+ cafés listed

Unique places in Toronto for deep focus sessions, slow mornings, or even coffee chats. Find the café that fits your day filtered by what actually matters.

Vancouver cityscape
Coming soon
Vancouver
Guide in progress

The city where I learned to slow down. Filled with cafés that stand on its own and blend in with nature. This guide is on its way.

Not yet available
Taiwan scenery
Coming soon
Taiwan
Guide in progress

The land that raised me. Taiwan's café and tea house scene is one of Asia's most distinctive. A personal and thoughtfully curated guide is brewing.

Not yet available

Music Playlists

Music for working
and relaxing

The sounds around us influence our energy, pace, and thinking. The music I listen to varies throughout the day and seasons of life, but these are the playlists I find myself returning to lately. Bookmark this page as I'll be updating the links from time to time to keep things fresh.

Slow morning
Slow morning ritual Before the day starts and you have that first hour to yourself. A warm cup, morning nourishment, and easing in with calm, grounded energy.
Creative momentum
Creative momentum When you need a boost of creative energy without distraction. Music that gets you writing, ideating, creating, and publishing.
Deep flow state
Deep flow state For the hours when you want to get things done and settle into flow.
Grounded and present
Grounded & present For moments during the day when it's time to slow down and come back to yourself. Good for mid-day meditation and recalibration.
Celebration mode
Celebration mode For when something good happened and you want to let yourself feel it.
Late night working
Late-night working When inspiration hits late at night and you want cinematic, vibey music to keep you going.

Creators I Learn From

Voices I keep
returning to

The creators I keep coming back to and why. They are the deep thinkers, thoughtful builders, heart-led makers, and conscious explorers who quietly shaped how I see and think about things in recent years.

01
July Life Coach — Billy Seoljulylifecoach.substack.com →

Through Buddhist concepts and insights, he keeps me up to date on how to reduce my own suffering and have fun building a business.

02
The Nap Ministry — Tricia Hersey@thenapministry →

Reminds me to integrate rest into my day-to-day life and not fall back into hustle culture.

03
Leela Kaostorytellerleela.com →

Deep writings in Mandarin about spiritual thoughts integrated with daily life, along with channelled messages that are grounded and practical.

04
AshaYouTube →

Grounded spiritual practices in Mandarin for different needs and seasons of life.

05
Coach Kai@yugenkai →

Keeps me in check and stops me from getting stuck in the illusions my mind projects into reality. Deep thoughts that will make you question whether you truly understand what you know.

Media Appearances

In
conversation

Conversations I've been invited into about business, creativity, strategy, identity, and everything in between. Listen in and feel what resonates.

Want to have me on your podcast, show, or live? Send me an email and share your topic idea as well as any other information about your platform. I'll get back to you within 24–48 hours.

Let's talk

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I'd love or enjoy?

My curations are living things and they grow as I discover more. If you have a place, creator, or resource you think I'd appreciate, I'd genuinely love to hear about it.

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