Every life leaves a trace. Some are loud. Most are quiet.
About The Human Trace
The Human Trace, hosted by Helen Avadiar–Nimbalker, explores the stories behind those traces — stories of resilience, transformation, and the often-unseen strength that allows people to rebuild their lives after trauma, displacement, or crisis.
Through deeply human conversations, Helen brings forward voices that rarely have space: survivors, frontline workers, thinkers, storytellers, and community builders. Each episode invites listeners to slow down, feel, reflect, and reconnect with what makes us human.
Why It Matters to Mosaic
Helen is not only the founder of Mosaic Market and Rise Foundation Asia but also the heart behind the communities we serve.
The Human Trace offers context and compassion for the work happening here every day —
— the women in our workshops
— the hands behind Thrive
— the young adults stepping into safe futures
— the families rebuilding along the Thai–Myanmar border
Listening to the podcast becomes another way to understand the movement you support when you shop, donate, or partner with Mosaic.
Start Listening
Find The Human Trace on all major platforms:
- Apple Podcasts
- Spotify
- Google Podcasts
- thehumantracepodcast.com
Listen now: https://www.thehumantracepodcast.com/
About Helen Avadiar–Nimbalker
Helen is a storyteller, social impact leader, and founder of Rise Foundation Asia and Mosaic Market. For more than two decades she has worked with vulnerable communities, trauma survivors, and mission-driven organisations across Asia. Her work carries a simple belief:
every person’s story deserves dignity. The Human Trace is her way of giving that dignity a voice.
Join the Conversation
If you’d like to connect with Helen for interviews, collaborations, or speaking engagements, reach out through: 📩 info@mosaicmarket.co
What You’ll Hear
Conversations About…
Every episode feels like a gentle walk into someone’s truth. A reminder that change begins with listening.
Resilience & Recovery
Real stories of healing and courage
Identity & Belonging
What it means to find home again
Purpose-Driven Work
Voices from NGOs, creatives, healers, and advocates
Trauma & Hope
How people move through darkness toward possibility
Community & Connection
The threads that bind us as humans