The Perantau Podcast

23. Growing up as an Indonesian-Australian with Zac Sumarno

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Growing up as an Indonesian-Australian has shaped Zac Sumarno's perspective on identity, culture, and career. For Zac, his Indonesian heritage is more than ancestry, it’s a meaningful connection that continues to influence his life and choices. From studying politics and Asian studies in undergrad to now pursuing a Juris Doctor, Zac’s journey reflects a deep curiosity about navigating the intersections of culture, society, and law. Zac Sumarno joins Billy Adison Aditijanto on The Perantau Podcast to talk about the impact of growing up as part of the Indonesian diaspora, his academic journey, and how his experiences have inspired him to contribute to a more inclusive future. This episode is predominantly delivered in English. A transcript is available online. Find the Perantau Podcast on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ThePerantau.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠FASSounds⁠⁠⁠⁠. Free for use under the Pixabay Content License.

22. Supporting Indonesians Relocating to Australia with Adji Baskoro and Koskosan

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Starting his journey in Australia as an RMIT student, Adji Baskoro shares how his education and experiences shaped his transition start up his own business, Koskosan. Having not only thrived for over a decade but also received recognition, Adji reflects on the growth of their business. Adji Baskoro joins Billy Adison Aditijanto on The Perantau Podcast to share about the ideas behind Koskosan, the highs and lows in managing a start-up, and the challenges that Indonesians may face when relocating to Australia. This episode is predominantly delivered in Bahasa Indonesia. A transcript is available online. Find the Perantau Podcast on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ThePerantau.com⁠⁠⁠ Music by ⁠⁠⁠FASSounds⁠⁠⁠. Free for use under the Pixabay Content License.

21. Redefining Indonesian Art and Activism in the World with Wulan Dirgantoro

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Living and working abroad has shaped Wulan Dirgantoro’s understanding of her identity and Indonesian contemporary art. For Dr Dirgantoro, her journey has been one of personal growth, cultural exchange, and deep connections. Working internationally has given her unique insights to see Indonesian art through a global lens. Wulan Dirgantoro joins Billy Adison Aditijanto on The Perantau Podcast to share about how Indonesian diaspora is contributing to the global recognition of Indonesian art and culture, and the impact of her work on gender and feminism in Indonesian art. She reflects on the differences in how these themes are perceived internationally and shares her thoughts on the evolving landscape of Indonesian art as it finds balance between local authenticity and global appeal. This episode is predominantly delivered in Bahasa Indonesia. A transcript is available online. Find the Perantau Podcast on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ThePerantau.com⁠⁠ Music by ⁠⁠FASSounds⁠⁠. Free for use under the Pixabay Content License.

20. Bringing Indonesian Culture to Australian Classrooms with Bayu Prihantoro

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Ever wondered what it’s like to teach Bahasa Indonesia in a foreign country? It’s a rewarding experience, but it comes with its own set of challenges. With students from diverse backgrounds, teachers go through extensive training to be prepared for any situation in the classroom. But beyond the challenges, there’s also the privilege of learning alongside the students—sometimes the teacher becomes the student too. Bayu Prihantoro joins ⁠Billy Adison Aditijanto⁠ on The Perantau Podcast to share about his journey to Melbourne, the unexpected challenges he faced while teaching Indonesian in Australia, and his thoughts on his previous host school erasing Bahasa Indonesia from their curriculum. This episode is predominantly delivered in Bahasa Indonesia. A transcript is available online. Find the Perantau Podcast on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ThePerantau.com⁠ Music by ⁠FASSounds⁠. Free for use under the Pixabay Content License.