OUT OF TIBET
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Can you name a Tibetan – besides the Dalai Lama? I guess not (or you're probably Tibetan). Let's change that by representing voices of Tibetans and our friends. Sharing stories of hope, struggle, culture, and belonging — creating a space for Tibetans and for everyone who cares about Tibet.
Since 1950, Tibet has been under Chinese occupation. Today, Tibetans live scattered across the globe in exile. Many of us have never seen our homeland. My name is DAGYAB Namri Songtsen Lhundup, born and raised in Germany by Tibetan parents. Living in Berlin.
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Focuses on themes of Tibetan identity, cultural heritage, and stories of resilience, with episodes highlighting individuals from various fields, like politics and the arts, for example, a conversation with Chompel Balok on navigating life in Switzerland while honoring Tibetan roots.
Can you name a Tibetan besides the Dalai Lama? Probably not (or you’re Tibetan). Let’s change that by representing voices of Tibetans and our friends. Sharing stories of hope, struggle and belonging — creating a space for Tibetans and for everyone who cares about Tibet.
Since 1950, Tibet has been under Chinese occupation. Today, Tibetans live scattered across the globe. Many of us have never seen our homeland. My name is Namri Songtsen Lhundup DAGYAB, born & raised in Germany by Tibetan parents. Living in Berlin.
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The Lawyer, the Fighter, and the Foodie
What happens when you're born stateless, raised by four monks in a Swiss village, and given a simple, but very straight ultimatum by your refugee mother: ”Doctor or Lawyer”?
Tendon Dahortsang chose law, but her path was anything but conventional. Today, she is a high-powered inheritance lawyer and sits on the board of a Swiss bank, navigating the elite, male-dominated sphere of corporate Switzerland. But beneath the sharp suits is a fierce Muay Thai fighter and a Tibetan activist whose life was forever changed by a whispered plea from a monk when she visited the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet.
In this episode, we explore:
- The ”Sans Papiers” Childhood: Arriving in Switzerland without citizenship and the psychological reality of growing up stateless.
- Four Monks & A Baby: The incredible story of her mother's sacrifice to save her family and kids.
- The Turning Point: A heartbreaking encounter in Tibet in 2003 that pushed her into global human rights activism.
- From Activism to the Boardroom: Why she transitioned from leading the Tibetan Youth Association to conquering corporate law.
- Muay Thai & Mental Health: How getting punched in the face became the ultimate stress relief for her.
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OUT OF TIBET is a free podcast. If you’d like to support this podcast financially, please check out:
Patreon: patreon.com/OUTOFTIBET
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Paypal: paypal.me/nsld
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Music by Prod. Pluvio
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