Becky
Becky brings the energy and laughter that I haven’t found elsewhere. I love how she is breaking ground in everything she does with that rare sense of assertiveness and urgency. She is the first Substack writer I have met in person. (Thanks for your book Becky!) Nothing brings me more joy than knowing you are not alone in the city.
Tell us about yourself and what's on top of your mind.
A corporate girlie following her curiosities through reflective and creative pursuits such as writing, photography, and cooking.
I’m currently putting together my first book, Bite-Sized Creativity, a guide on how to infuse your life with creativity on top of your 9-to-5. A lot of my free time is now dedicated to editing, working on the cover, and figuring out how the heck to self-publish this thing.
How do you feel at this moment in life?
Energetic, light, and adventurous. My 2025 motto is “fuck around and find out”, so I’ll be doing a lot of exploring and finding out.
What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned from your parents?
Not a lesson per se but I attribute my work ethic to them. They show up every day (they’re currently both entrepreneurs), push through rough swells, and still dare to dream big. Punching above your weight class isn’t easy, but they taught me that it’s the way up.
What have you experienced that has changed the way you live?
Admitting that I was gay in 2016 was terrifying because it meant disapproval from the very Indonesian, very religious, and very conservative community I grew up conforming to. But after some wallowing, I realized that if I was going to be a disappointment, why not go all the way? Why not ditch the consulting job track? Why not move in with my girlfriend? Coming out as queer was the most liberating thing.
How do you define happiness?
Being my true self and sharing that with people I have deep and meaningful relationships with.
Who is your favorite writer, and why?
One newsletter I always click on when I see it is that from Joanne Lee Molinaro, or better known by her internet handle, The Korean Vegan. Her stories are straightforward, contemplative, and deeply relatable. In June, she wrote about doing a photoshoot with her family while on a trip to Jeju, and that led me to proposing a photoshoot with my own family when I visited them in early December.
I dare you to read this piece about her mom and the video she made for her dad’s 80th birthday and not walk away remembering them profoundly.
Imagine this writer was standing right in front of you and you can ask one question, what would you ask?
What does your writing process look like?
I never quite understood how she read so much within a month. Be sure to check out her logs where she keeps track of what has been through her mind, her YouTube channel, and this behind-the-scenes that details how Becky published her art book.
Up next, we have Samira.
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