In this episode of The Pearl Lam Podcast, Pearl Lam sits down with numerologist Romy Jacobson for an insightful conversation about intuition, energy, and the numerical patterns that shape human experience. Romy explains how numbers reveal hidden aspects of personality, behavior, and destiny, offering a lens through which to understand the rhythm and flow of life. Pearl reflects on her own relationship with intuition and the ongoing dialogue between logic and energy that informs her worldview. Their discussion moves beyond numbers into broader questions of consciousness, synchronicity, and the unseen forces that guide everyday experiences. Together, they explore how awareness of these energetic patterns can deepen self-understanding and help navigate the world with greater clarity and purpose.
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The Pearl Lam Podcast | With Cleo Roberts Komireddi
In this episode of The Pearl Lam Podcast, Pearl speaks with curator and art historian Cleo Roberts-Komireddi about her journey into Indian art and the shifting dynamics of the global art world. Cleo reflects on formative encounters with performance art in India that challenged her perceptions and inspired her lifelong research, leading to her forthcoming book on Indian art history. The discussion explores the challenges facing academia and the art market today, from the impact of technology and AI to generational shifts in collecting and museum-going. Cleo and Pearl consider the rise of immersive art, the changing role of institutions, and the future of patronage in an uncertain economy, while also touching on Cleo’s passion for writing, research, and building cross-cultural connections through art.
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The Pearl Lam Podcast | With Suzi Godson
In this episode of The Pearl Lam Podcast, Pearl Lam sits down in London with Suzi Godson, psychologist, journalist, and author of the long-running advice column Dear Suzi. Their conversation explores themes of emotional well-being, modern relationships, and the challenges of navigating vulnerability in contemporary life. Suzi reflects on how her insights are shaped by both personal experience and professional practice, offering perspectives on empathy, connection, and the ways people navigate the complexities of human emotion.
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The Pearl Lam Podcast | With Kevin Kwan
In this episode of The Pearl Lam Podcast, Pearl Lam sits down the internationally acclaimed author, Kevin Kwan. Kevin’s rise to fame can be attributed to his bestselling book, Crazy Rich Asians. During their discussion, they delve into the intricate dynamics of East–West cultural dialogue and emphasise the significance of telling Asian stories in a global context. They also explore Kevin’s journey to becoming a prominent author, delving into his childhood experiences in Singapore and the United States. Kevin candidly shares how many of his characters are based on real people and experiences, providing valuable insights into how personal histories can shape storytelling and resonate with audiences across the globe.
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The Pearl Lam Podcast | With Damian Elwes
In this episode of The Pearl Lam Podcast, Pearl travels to Los Angeles to meet British artist Damian Elwes. Renowned for his depictions of the studios of creative figures such as Pablo Picasso and Claude Monet, Elwes has built a career marked by both artistic curiosity and historical imagination. After studying at Harvard and an encounter with Keith Haring that inspired him to paint, Elwes debuted works that were exhibited alongside Jean-Michel Basquiat. His career spans diverse chapters, from experimenting with graffiti in New York to years spent living in Colombia. In their conversation, Pearl and Elwes trace these formative experiences and reflect on the journey that brought them together.
The Pearl Lam Podcast takes followers on a journey of raw and intimate conversations to inspire, educate and disrupt conventional ways of thinking alongside some of the world’s brightest talents who have proven themselves as unafraid to challenge convention - no matter what.The Pearl Lam Podcast was launched by Pearl Lam (林明珠) in 2023 with a mission to inspire, educate and disrupt conventional ways of thinking alongside some of the world’s brightest and emerging voices. The Pearl Lam Podcast is filmed on location all over the world in a reflection of Pearl’s longstanding advocacy for building cross-cultural understanding. The Pearl Lam Podcast has been filmed in London, Paris, New York, LA, Seoul, Singapore and Hong Kong.The Pearl Lam Podcast host, Pearl Lam, is a cultural commentator, an international gallerist and a leading global authority on contemporary art. Her galleries in Hong Kong and Shanghai are well known globally for their intellectual impact and ambition and for helping to break down outmoded precepts. Pearl Lam founded the China Art Foundation in 2008 because she believes that art has the power to transcend cultural boundaries and to foster mutual understanding. Pearl Lam's most popular mantra, which she repeatedly uses in The Pearl Lam Podcast, is that “art is not about passport”.Pearl Lam is recognised as an influential figure within both the contemporary art and business worlds. She has been an expert panel speaker at major global business events, including for Credit Suisse, JP Morgan and The Financial Times. The Financial Times calls Pearl Lam “a powerhouse of the contemporary art world”. The New York Times calls her “a tour de force of the art world”. Forbes names Pearl Lam as “one of Asia’s most powerful women”.The Pearl Lam Podcast can be subscribed to for free on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music.
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