Small Girl, Big Talk
by Wendy Vaz
76. My Real Off Campus Story (Sexual Assault Survivor, Final Episode)
About this podcast
Welcome to Small Girl, Big Talk – where real conversations meet personal growth. Hosted by Wendy Vaz, this podcast dives into life’s challenges, from overcoming imposter syndrome to navigating relationships, self-care, and creative entrepreneurship. With solo episodes, guest interviews, and mini-series like Wedding Diaries, every conversation feels like a heart-to-heart with a friend. Whether you're on the go or unwinding, join us to embrace your journey and thrive.
Music by massobeats: https://soundcloud.com/beatsbymasso
Episodes
The newest 20 of 77 episodes
- 76. My Real Off Campus Story (Sexual Assault Survivor, Final Episode) · 40 min · Season 3 Episode 76Okay… so this is a heavy one. Like, really, really heavy. If you've watched Off Campus on Prime Video, you know that Hannah's storyline as a sexual assault survivor hit different…
- 75. She Quit Her Engineering Job to Sell Ice Cream | ft. Genevia Chin from Wonkie Ice-Cream · 43 min · Season 3 Episode 75What does it actually take to leave a comfortable life behind and build something from scratch? In this episode, I sat down with my friend Genevia, the founder of Wonkie Ice…
- 74. Becoming Her Starts Before You Feel Ready | ft. Nicole Koke & Rae Fung · 1 h 17 min · Season 3 Episode 74In this episode, i sat down in my living room with my friends, Nicole from Canada and Rae from Singapore, for an honest conversation about our shared journey as creators and…
- 73. Why I Resisted Calling Myself a Coach (And What Finally Changed) | Rebuilding Life in 30s · 24 min · Season 3 Episode 73There’s something I haven’t openly talked about for a long time — why I resisted calling myself a coach. In this episode, I’m sharing the honest behind-the-scenes of what the…
- 72. Why 'Just Start' Advice Doesn't Work for Women in Their 30s and 40s · 18 min · Season 3 Episode 72If the advice to “just start” actually worked… we all would’ve done something by now, right? In this episode, we’re talking about why so many women in their 30s and 40s feel…
- 71. When Did Wanting More in Life Start Feeling Wrong? | Life in Your 30s · 18 min · Season 3 Episode 71Lately, I’ve been thinking about how the desire to grow, change, or dream bigger somehow gets heavier as we get older — especially in our 30s. The expectations, the timelines…
- 70. do it slow, do it imperfect, showing up on low energy days · 11 min · Season 3 Episode 70Hello friends! The past couple weeks had been awful for me health-wise, but I’m glad to be back just to catch up with you! In this short, casual chat, I’m easing back into…
- 69: Imposter Syndrome is Stopping You from Achieving Your Goals (It’s More Than a Mindset Problem — It’s Your Nervous System) · 23 min · Season 3 Episode 69Book a 1-on-1 Call with me now: https://coaching.wendyvaz.com/ If you’ve been feeling stuck, unqualified, or like you’re “not ready yet,” this episode is for you. I’ve been…
- 68. Are Comedians Actually Depressed? Death, Grief, and Comedy ft. Kuah Jenhan · 53 min · Season 3 Episode 68Are comedians really just depressed people hiding behind humour? I sat down with Malaysian comedian Kuah Jenhan to talk about the real side of comedy: dealing with grief…
- 67. The Year Everything Shifted (Wedding, Career, Moving) · 11 min · Season 3 Episode 67Sitting in my empty apartment before moving, thinking about all the change this year brought. Some I planned (getting married, quitting my job), some I didn't (moving to a new…
- 66. Your Comfort Zone Is Quietly Stealing Your Life | How to Get Unstuck in Your 30s & Break Free · 15 min · Season 3 Episode 66I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again, it breaks me to see you being stuck in the same vicious cycle, not living to your fullest potential. Maybe you’re in your 30s, going…
- 65. Can You Really Afford Not to Quit Your Job? · 28 min · Season 3 Episode 65🌼 Find out more about my new 1-on-1 Coaching Program: https://coaching.wendyvaz.com/ 🍊 Subscribe to my Newsletter: https://wendyvaz.substack.com/ Let's be real… we've all thought…
- 64. Feeling Behind in Life? 3 Lessons My Friends Taught Me | VANCOUVER VLOG + PODCAST · 22 min · Season 3 Episode 64Ever feel like everyone else is getting married, buying houses, or having kids… while you’re still figuring things out? This episode is your reminder that you’re not…
- 63. How Authentic Connections Brought Me Back to Vancouver (Manifestation Story) · 26 min · Season 3 Episode 63This episode is one of the most personal and magical stories I’ve ever shared. I recently flew to Vancouver for my close friends’ wedding — a trip I never thought I could afford…
- 62. Hot Tub Talks: Intentions and Connections (Reunited with Kendall!) · 19 min · Season 3 Episode 62In this cozy reunion episode, we're soaking in the hot tub and diving deep into real talk about setting intentions vs. goals, nurturing long-distance friendships, and…
- 61. What Most Creators Don’t Tell You (SPACEDOLLAH Gets Real) · 52 min · Season 3 Episode 61In this episode, I sat down with SPACEDOLLAH (Syed Abdullah) —a Malaysian content creator and science communicator who isn’t afraid to tell it like it is. He shares his raw and…
- 60. Stop Living on Autopilot: Your Wake-Up Call · 12 min · Season 3 Episode 60POV: Your big sister is calling you out — with love 🧡 This episode might sound a little harsh, but it’s real talk you didn’t know you needed. If you’ve been stuck in the same…
- 59. Finding Your Purpose Isn't What You Think | Real Talk · 16 min · Season 3 Episode 59In this heartfelt episode of Small Girl, Big Talk, we dive deep into the misconceptions about finding your purpose and what it truly means to live a purposeful life. We explore…
- 58. Leaving Tech for Entrepreneurship: Joy’s Journey to Building a Bridal Brand · 41 min · Season 3 Episode 58What does it really take to walk away from a stable job and start your own business? In this episode, we sit down with Joy Q. Wang, the founder of Bone and Grey, a modern bridal…
- 57. I Broke My Back… Here’s What I Learned | Life Lessons on Healing, Resilience & Letting Go · 30 min · Season 3 Episode 57Welcome back to Small Girl, Big Talk! 🌼 I’m returning to the podcast with a deeply personal story—something that happened during my seasonal pod break. I fractured my spine while…







