The Megan Tan Way

Megan Tan's journey from creating the personal podcast "Millennial" to exploring new storytelling methods is examined. The podcast delves into Tan's decision to move away from the constant self-documentation that defined her early work, which led to burnout, and her experimentation with fictionalized elements in her episode "How Do I Love Someone?" on the "Wild" podcast. This involved hiring an actor to recreate scenes from her dating life during the pandemic. Tan discusses her creative process, emphasizing her desire to break free from traditional reporting expectations and embrace her unique artistic approach. She highlights the importance of capturing the emotional truth of a story, even if it means deviating from strict factual representation, and expresses her enjoyment of acting and pushing her creative boundaries.