Explore the poetry of everyday life around the world through Mandy Tay’s lens and the people she met along the way.
Mandy Tay takes us on a journey through her life as a filmmaker, visual storyteller, and accidental nomad. Leaving a media career in Dubai, she traveled solo across the globe, discovering that being a nomad isn’t just about where you go, it’s about curiosity, connection, and the people you meet. Through her cinematic vignettes, Mandy shared the quiet poetry of everyday life, the friendships she formed, and the sense of safety and openness she found through the kindness of strangers. From spontaneous dance shoots to intimate moments with local communities, her stories celebrated human connection and the joy of embracing the unknown. Thank you to everyone who joined us for a morning of stories, reflections, and inspiration.
About the speaker
Mandy is a visual storyteller, filmmaker, and modern-day nomad who traded in a fast-paced media career in Dubai for a life on the road—camera in hand and heart wide open.
Since taking that leap, she’s travelled solo through Iran, wandered across South America, and documented deeply human stories that challenge stereotypes and celebrate connection. Her films have captured the quiet poetry of everyday life in places often misunderstood.
Mandy’s path has been shaped by spontaneity, courage, and a deep trust in the unknown. Join us for a morning of feel-good cinematic vignettes from the road and reflections on what it means to belong everywhere—and nowhere—all at once.
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