Building a Creative Life on Your Own Terms ft. Benjamin Raphael Chia

Benjamin Raphael Chia shares his inspiring journey from skateboarding and photography to building a successful creative career with Gerald Ang on Wild & Wise Podcast. Discover practical insights on overcoming uncertainty, building credibility, and staying passionate in the creative industry. In this insightful interview, Benjamin shares his journey from corporate success to meaningful volunteer work in Cambodia, exploring the search for life’s purpose, maintaining health for longevity, and the importance of community and giving back. Discover how personal stories and reflections can inspire a life of fulfilment and creative independence.

Gerald Ang, founder of Wild & Wise, sits down with Benjamin Raphael Chia, photographer and filmmaker, to discuss his inspiring journey from skateboarding and photography to building a successful creative career. In this episode, they cover:

How Benjamin transitioned from corporate success to a fulfilling creative career.
Practical insights on overcoming uncertainty and building credibility in the creative industry.
His meaningful volunteer experience in Cambodia and the search for life's purpose.
Maintaining health and wellness for longevity as a creative professional.
The importance of community, giving back, and staying passionate in your craft.
How personal stories and reflections can inspire a life of fulfillment and creative independence.

About Wild & Wise Podcast

The Wild & Wise Podcast brings together different viewpoints to explore reinvention, leadership, and the future of work. Each episode, Gerald Ang shares stories and ideas to help listeners navigate a world where identity, careers, and technology are always changing.

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About Gerald Ang

Gerald Ang is the founder of Wild & Wise, a leadership and performance studio based in Singapore. His work sits at the intersection of business, leadership, and human potential, helping leaders and teams drive performance in ways that are both human and sustainable for the future of work. Gerald has held leadership roles at Warner Music, Singtel, UOB, and General Electric, and today works with executives and teams from multinational organisations around the region. He is also the host of the Wild & Wise Podcast, where he explores leadership, reinvention, and unconventional career journeys with leaders, creators, and entrepreneurs.

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Instagram: instagram.com/gerald_ang

About Benjamin Raphael Chia

Benjamin Raphael Chia is a photographer and filmmaker whose creative journey began with a skateboard and a camera, evolving into a career built on authentic storytelling and visual artistry. His work spans photography and film, capturing moments with a raw, documentary-style sensibility shaped by his diverse life experiences across different cultures.

Instagram: instagram.com/benraphaelchia
Website: studiobenjamin.co