129. Interview with balloon scientist Dr Chloe Lim

This week we spoke with Dr Chloe Lim who is a trained molecular biologist, professional balloon artist, and science communicator with over 20 years of experience in medical research and regulatory science. She is the founder of Twistyfic, where she merges science, storytelling, and balloon art to spark curiosity and inspire young minds through engaging STEAM shows and workshops. Chloe also runs Giggly Wiggly Balloons, delighting audiences with her balloon artistry at events across Canberra. A top 5 finalist on Channel 7’s Blow Up and a TEDx speaker, she brings a unique blend of creativity and fun to everything she does to make science accessible, inclusive, and memorable.

You can follow Chloe and find out more about her work here:

LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/drchloelim/⁠

Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/drchloelim/⁠ 

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/drchloelim/⁠

Website: https://drchloelim.com/ 

TEDx talk: Find your hidden talent and unlock your potential | Dr Chloe Lim | TEDxCanberra 

Blow Up TV show: https://7plus.com.au/blow-up

Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/author/drchloelim

Giggly Wiggly Balloons

Website: www.gigglywiggly.com.au

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gigglywigglyballoons

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gigglywigglyballoons

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gigglywigglyballoons

 

CALD Voices in STEM podcast

Website: https://drchloelim.com/podcast/

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cald-voices-in-stem/id1702014079

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ekS0zhlfXXIYJ2DCgY4K1

 

Twistyfic

Website: https://twistyfic.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twistyfic

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twistyfic

Transcript: https://go.unimelb.edu.au/ysj2