Basak shares her poignant journey as an immigrant in the Netherlands. Listen to her experiences of constant fear and the pervasive "white-noise" of adapting to a new culture. Basak questions the essence of "home" and reveals how she has conquered her fears to forge a creative career, using her personal stories as the backbone for her theatrical shows. 🗣️ About the guest ------------- Basak Layic was born in Turkey. She is now a theater maker, script writer and performer. 🍿 About the show ------------- We receive guests with a unique experience or perspective on life to tell a story, unfiltered, vulnerable and without judgment. Following the story, a conversation lead by curiosity, honesty and vulnerability. The Telling Room is inspired from Mezrab and the Tommy Tiernan Show. Mezrab is an incredible storytelling theater in Amsterdam where ordinary people gather on Wednesday and Friday to tell stories. It’s a unique place of expression where you can hear raw and touching stories. The Tommy Tiernan Show is a television program where the host engages in spontaneous and candid interviews, often without prior knowledge of who will be the guest, leading to a dynamic and unscripted conversation. The last part we’re adding is depth and vulnerability. During the conversation, we try to allow unfiltered curiosity, because we believe that’s when we genuinely get to know someone: when they allow themselves to be vulnerable and raw. 💝 Credits ------------- Special thanks to 301 Studios for hosting the show and to its owner Marcus Engel for his always incredible and valuable advice on our show. Thanks to Sahand Sahebdivani for his storytelling expertise and guidance that helps preparing the guests and editing the stories. 🎙️ The Story ------------- In this video, Basak opens up about the continuous fear and white-noise she encountered while assimilating into a new society, shedding light on the real struggles of immigration and cultural adaptation. What does it truly mean to call a place home? Basak delves into this existential query, sharing insights from her personal quest for belonging and acceptance in a foreign land. Her story is a testament to resilience and adaptability, highlighting her evolution from uncertainty to stability in her new environment. Through her compelling account, Basak also discusses the intricacies of building a career in the creative arts abroad. She offers a behind-the-scenes look at how her life experiences have become integral to her work as a theater maker and scriptwriter. This video not only showcases her journey but also serves as an invaluable resource for other creative professionals facing similar challenges. Moreover, Basak touches on broader themes of identity, empowerment, and self-definition, making this a must-watch for anyone fascinated by stories of personal growth and cultural integration. Her narrative is rich with lessons on overcoming adversity and embracing one's heritage in the creative expression.