Redundancy to Reinvention: Nonlinear Career & Leadership Journey in Emerging Tech | Lucy Lin Story

Redundancy. Reinvention. Risk‑taking.

In this special episode of Emerging Tech Unpacked, I (host Lucy Lin) flip the microphone and share my own leadership odyssey - from six‑year‑old migrant arriving in Australia from Taiwan, to teaching in Japan, global professional in London and Canada, and now innovation leader, founder and STEM podcast host.

You’ll hear the honest story behind the LinkedIn headlines: navigating culture shock and language barriers, building a global career across technology, law and financial services, facing a career‑shaking redundancy, and turning it into a values‑led portfolio career in consulting, ecosystem building and emerging tech communications.

We dive into nonlinear career paths, the mindset shift from “Why is this happening to me?” to “What matters to me?”, and why I believe communication is the foundation of modern leadership and a true power skill.

If you’re a founder, emerging leader, woman in STEM, global citizen or someone sitting at a career crossroads, this episode will give you practical inspiration to follow your curiosity, back your adaptability and design work that aligns with your values.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Lucy Lin's Journey 

01:41 Early Life and Migration to Australia 

04:19 Settling in Australia and Cultural Adaptation 

10:57 Educational Pursuits and Career Beginnings 

16:02 Teaching in Japan: A Formative Experience 

20:56 Professional Growth in the UK 

27:57 Innovation and Corporate Roles in Australia and Canada 

36:27 Facing Redundancy and Embracing Entrepreneurship 

39:18 Starting the Entrepreneurial Journey 

40:30 Transitioning from Corporate to Entrepreneurship 

41:49 Naming the Business: Forestlyn 

44:37 Challenges and Realities of Entrepreneurship 

47:20 Teaching Entrepreneurship Skills to Diverse Founders 

55:59 Launching a Podcast: Emerging Tech Unpacked 

01:08:40 Reflections on a Portfolio Career