In this episode of Finding your way, Christian sits down with Lilly Wright, a Malaysian migrant and beloved “Queen of Sambal,” whose journey shows that courage, culture, and creativity can build a life far from home. From her senior school years in Malaysia, to the messy middle of starting over in Australia, to becoming one of Ballarat’s most recognisable food creators,

Lilly’s story is a powerful reminder that finding your way often begins long before you realise you’re on the path.

We talk about:

*What Lilly was like in her senior school years

* The emotional leap of moving countries

* The challenges and unknowns of starting again

* How her mother’s cooking shaped everything she creates Building a thriving market stall and becoming the “Queen of Sambal”