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The job market today isn’t what it used to be, and if you’re a professional navigating it, you know it’s not just about grades or a prestigious degree anymore.
Hear from Ainul Md Razib, a cybersecurity engineer and community builder, and Pang Xin Yi, a marketing and events expert redefining her career path.
They share personal stories of how they landed their roles, what it took to break into their fields, and the lessons learned along the way, including:
Tune in to hear their journey and pick up insights that will help you tackle the toughest job market yet. Whether you're job hunting, navigating your first gig, or trying to figure out your next move, this episode is packed with practical advice and motivational stories you won't want to miss.
Join us for a candid conversation on navigating your career in today's competitive landscape!
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Meet Nawin Singh, Founder of All That Racket—a digital marketing pro who achieved FIRE on his own terms. No secret sauce, just strategic moves, some early stock wins, and a passion for tennis rackets.
In this episode, Nawin shares:
- How he turned Facebook RSUs into financial freedom.
- His journey from digital marketing in the '90s to retiring early and living life on his own terms.
- The surprising way his record collection could become his next big move.
- Why Thailand is his retirement base, and how he’s balancing freedom with adventure.
Want to know how digital marketing and a little bit of luck can unlock the life you want?
Tune in to hear how Nawin made it happen—and how you can too.
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What makes a character truly unforgettable? How do you take your favourite designs and turn them into an iconic brand that resonates globally?
In this episode, we're diving deep into the world of merchandising, licensing, and the evolving journey of character-based businesses.
Meet:
- Wang Shijia, founder of the beloved Singaporean brand Ang Ku Kueh Girl, a true pioneer in bringing local culture to the global stage.
- Chanel Lee, founder of Tasty Toastys, who has transformed her digital characters into a merchandise empire, combining NFTs with physical products for a new-age spin on branding.
What we’ll cover:
- The secrets behind turning a quirky character into a cultural icon.
- The challenges of balancing creativity and business while maintaining authenticity.
- How both of our guests navigated the world of licensing, marketing, and international expansion—and how you can, too.
- Plus, we’ll touch on the role of NFTs, the future of physical merchandising, and the unexpected successes of viral moments.
Ready to hear how two entrepreneurs cracked the code for turning characters into global phenomena?
Tune in and get inspired for your own journey into the world of character merchandising.
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Feeling like you’re behind in your 30s or 40s… even though, on paper, you’ve done everything “right”?
Dive into that quiet mid-career ache: when the promotions, pay raises, house, family and “LinkedIn wins” still don’t stop you from feeling… not enough.
🎧 Tune in if you’ve ever caught yourself scrolling LinkedIn thinking,
“Everyone else is sprinting ahead. What am I doing with my life?”
Here’s what we’ll explore:
- Why mid-career success can still feel strangely empty – even when you’ve ticked most of society’s boxes.
- The invisible pressure of LinkedIn & humblebrags – and how constant comparison messes with your self-worth.
- Internal vs external success – are you chasing your own definition… or a script handed to you by parents, school, or culture?
- When your job title is your identity – what happens when retrenchment, restructuring, or redundancy hits.
- How to start decoupling your worth from your work – small mindset shifts to move from “never enough” to more grounded contentment.
- Why life purpose often gets louder in your 30s & 40s – and how to listen to it before burnout forces you to.
👥 Our guests this week:
- Michelle Mah – a psychotherapist and coach in her second career, who works with high performers that “look like they’re winning” on the outside but struggle with meaning and self-worth on the inside.
- Esther Koh – a senior HR leader in the financial services industry, as well as an ontological coach, parenting coach and counsellor, who’s led transformation at work while navigating caregiving, loss, and redefining success on her own terms.
If you’ve ever wondered, “Who am I without my job title or my pay slip?”
…this episode is your permission slip to find out.
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Are you paying for sophistication… or just complexity?
Structured products. ILPs. The industry calls them “innovative.” Some call them “expensive packaging.”
In this week’s episode ft. Tim Phillips from TimTalksMoney, we dive into how these products really work — what value they can offer, and where investors often get misled.
From fees that compound quietly, to the psychology behind why people still buy them — it’s a candid look at the tension between advice, incentives, and outcomes.
Tune in now for a no-drama, data-driven take — minus the sales pitch.
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They didn’t set out to build a business — just to prove their tech worked.
But one experiment turned into 300 screenings, a thriving B2C arm, and government contracts.
Cinewav co-founders, Jason Chan and Christian Lee, share how staying curious and saying “yes” led to a whole new business model.
Takeaway:
- Build before you brand — let results speak.
- Stay flexible; your audience may find your product’s true use before you do.
- Solve real problems and community will follow.
- Growth doesn’t always mean hiring fast — sometimes lean is powerful.
🎧 Tune in to learn how they built a business where emotion is the product.
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📢 Fresh grads can’t find jobs. Mid-career workers fear AI will replace them.
But what’s really going on in Singapore’s job market?
Dive into the truth behind the headlines — where hiring freezes, AI disruption, and shifting work expectations collide.
Featuring:
- Nilay Khandelwal, Senior Managing Director at Michael Page, unpacking insights from their Compete on Clarity report.
- Han Khim Siew, CEO and Executive Director of OUE REIT, sharing how employers are rethinking talent, adaptability, and workplace culture.
Learn more:
- The surprising truth about hiring trends and what fresh grads *really* need to know.
- Why AI isn’t replacing everyone — but is quietly rewriting job expectations.
- The mindset shift that separates adaptable professionals from those left behind.
- The hidden growth industries no one is talking about yet.
- Plus, what inclusivity and flexibility actually mean to employers in 2025.
Whether you’re job-hunting, hiring, or just trying to stay ahead of the curve — this conversation will change how you see the job market.
🎧 Tune in to find out what’s next for Singapore’s workforce — and how you can prepare for it.
Learn more about Michael Page at https://www.michaelpage.com.sg/. and OUE REIT at https://www.ouereit.com/
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What if the national insurance scheme you’re paying into isn’t enough to cover your long-term care? Is it time to rethink your strategy?
Here’s what you can expect:
- Exclusive Insight from Alex Lee, Chief Actuary, a key figure in the insurance and finance world, as he walks us through the updates and changes to the Cash Life scheme.
- The difference between ElderShield and Cash Life – and why these changes matter for your long-term care planning.
- The big questions: Is the current payout enough? What about the gap in coverage for the younger generation? And, what’s the deal with premium fairness across genders?
- Plus, we’ll be exploring the personal impact of these policies: Is this something you should be thinking about now, even in your 30s? You won’t believe the angles Alex brings to the table.
Alex Lee offers some eye-opening insights that could change the way you think about insurance. Don’t miss this crucial conversation – tune in now!
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What do you get when two actors — one of them a former Green Power Ranger — decide they’re done waiting for scripts and start writing their own story… in tech?
Sit down with Christian Lee and Jason Chan, co-founders of Cinewav, a world-first platform changing how audiences experience sound in films and live events.
From life on film sets and struggles in the media industry to the “yes, and” rule that kept their partnership alive — this conversation is raw, hilarious, and full of lessons on reinvention, storytelling, and purpose-driven entrepreneurship.
Tune in to hear:
- How a Green Power Ranger ended up co-founding a tech company
- The moment they realised their “failed” side project was actually genius
- The acting principle that became their business superpower
- Why storytelling might be the secret to raising millions
All that and more in Part 1 of this inspiring two-part journey with the founders of Cinewav.
It’s a wild mix of film, friendship, and fearless entrepreneurship — all told with the kind of energy only two storytellers could bring.
Don’t miss it! this one’s for dreamers, doers, and anyone who’s ever asked, “what if we tried something crazy?
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Balancing career and family — can you really have both?
Can stepping back from your career ever mean moving forward in life?
Explore the real trade-offs behind choosing family over work — and whether it truly means falling behind.
Joining two women who’ve lived it out in very different ways:
👩💼 Sarah Wong — Healthtech leader, venture partner, and podcaster who took time off to rediscover her purpose before re-entering corporate life.
🏡 Cheryl Liew — Chief Home Officer and former marketing & events professional, now navigating a season of caregiving while building a flexible, portfolio-style career.
They unpack:
• The identity crisis of stepping away from work
• The fear of losing visibility and relevance
• How to reframe a career break as growth, not failure
• The mindset shift needed to thrive in a new season
🎧 Does choosing family mean losing your edge — or finding a new kind of success?
Tune in to find out.
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What would you do if your 12-year-old started making his own money — and then told you how he wants to invest it?
That’s exactly what happened in this week’s episode.
Host Reggie sits down with Alex Lee, better known as Familee Dad, and his son Daken from Familee.sg — one of Singapore’s most popular family creator.
They open up about:
It’s funny, raw, and unexpectedly wise — a real peek into how money conversations sound in a modern Singaporean household.
🎧 Catch the full episode and maybe, just maybe, you’ll start talking money a little differently at home.
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Think Europe is out of reach for Asian businesses? Think again.
We’re joined by Mr Péter Martonosi, Head of Trade, Embassy of Hungary in Singapore, to explore how Hungary is opening unexpected doors for investors and entrepreneurs across Asia.
Find out:
- The surprisingly low tax rate turning heads.
- Why major car brands and tech firms are already there.
- How Hungary acts as a launchpad into Europe’s massive common market.
A small country with big opportunities—don’t miss why Hungary might just be your next business move.
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Imagine it’s Friday at 4 p.m. — your boss calls you in. By 5, your access card stops working. What would you do?
Learn what most professionals overlook until it’s too late, and how to protect your rights when job security is at risk. Unpack how you can prepare - legally, financially, and emotionally - before retrenchment happens.
Featuring:
- Amarjit Kaur, Head of Employment Law, Withers SG - sharing what most professionals overlook until it’s too late, and how to protect your rights when job security is at risk.
- Brandon Lee, Assistant Chief Executive Transformation Support Group, Workforce Singapore - on how to stay employable, upskill, and turn retrenchment into an opportunity for growth.
Learn:
- The early warning signs most people miss
- What to do the moment you hear the news
- How to turn uncertainty into your next big move
Because retrenchment isn’t always the end, sometimes, it’s the start of something better.
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What if your journey to financial freedom started in a small Malaysian town and ended in one of the world’s priciest cities?
Reggie sits with Boon Tee — a finance professional who quietly built his wealth, moved countries, and hit FIRE by betting big on tech stocks.
In this episode:
- How he went from earning in ringgit to investing in USD.
- The mindset shifts that helped him build conviction — and stay invested when others panicked.
- What “FIRE” really means when you’ve got a family, a mortgage, and a plan.
No hype, no gimmicks — just one man’s real journey to financial independence, powered by discipline, data, and a little bit of tech magic.
Tune in. Get inspired. Rethink what’s possible.
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What really powers Singapore after dark? Beyond the parties and bright lights lies a thriving ecosystem of creativity, culture, and commerce.
Our guests:
- Danny Loong, CEO, Timbre Group, a veteran shaping music and entertainment in the city
- Kent Teo CEO, INVADE, the festival agency championing thousands of micro-businesses and creatives
Together, we uncover:
- How Singapore’s night economy is changing, and what’s driving that shift
- Why community and creativity are key to getting people out again
- The new wave of experiences reshaping our nights: from late-night markets to unexpected collaborations
- What it really takes to build a sustainable business after dark
If you’ve ever thought nightlife was just about bars and clubs, think again.
Tune in to uncover how Singapore’s nights might just be its next big opportunity.
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Ever wondered how life stacks up for working professionals in the UK versus Singapore?
From student loans and taxes to housing, healthcare, and retirement — we’re breaking down what financial life really looks like on both sides.
Joining us is Ali Zafar, Founder of LifeSmart Financial Literacy, who flew in from the UK to study how Singaporeans handle money.
Unpack:
- What everyday financial life feels like for a UK working professional
- Why some grads start off S$100,000 in debt before even working
- The real cost of “free healthcare” and what taxes actually buy you
- How CPF compares to the UK’s system — and which one *actually* works better
- The surprising personal story that pushed Ali to start teaching financial literacy through games
Is the grass greener on the other side?
Tune in to find out — because this episode might just change how you see your own paycheck.
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The F&B game in Singapore has never been tougher — soaring costs, demanding diners, and trends that change overnight. So how do you stay relevant when everyone’s fighting for the same customer?
Reggie and Amir sit down with two industry powerhouses who’ve built and rebuilt success from scratch:
Meet the Guests:
- Sarissa Rodriguez-Schwartz – CEO, SJS Group, a New Yorker-turned-Singaporean restaurateur who’s redefining what “value” means in dining.
- Andrew Ing – COO, OUE Restaurant Group, managing icons like Chatterbox, Hanen, and Délifrance. A veteran who’s spent 40 years shaping how Singapore eats, drinks, and connects.
Learn:
- Why the middle ground in dining is vanishing fast.
- The art of charging more — and still making customers happy.
- How to create experiences people can’t stop talking about.
- What truly keeps a restaurant brand alive in 2025.
It’s real talk from operators who’ve weathered every storm — and they’re not sugarcoating it.
Tune in to learn what it really takes to stay relevant in the restaurant business in 2025 and beyond.
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Thinking about quitting your job… but without a backup plan? 🤔
Before you take the leap, you’ll want to hear this.
We sat with Pui Wah Loh, Former Director of the NTU Career & Attachment Office (CAO), a veteran with over 40 years of experience in employability, higher education, and career consulting. He has worked with thousands of graduates and professionals and now runs his own consultancy, keeping close to the pulse of the job market.
Get answers on:
- Is taking a career break riskier now than it was 10 years ago?
- Why “underemployment” might be a bigger issue than unemployment.
- How AI and changing industries are reshaping the roles we think are safe.
- The one factor that could make or break your return to the workforce after a break.
And the big question: *Is there ever a “right time” to quit without a plan?*
Don’t miss this — your next career move might depend on it.
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What does retirement really look like? For many, it’s slowing down. But for today’s guest, life only started getting more vibrant after she retired.
👉 From leaving a high-pressure corporate career in her 40s...
👉 To experimenting with side hustles and running her own café...
👉 To becoming a senior model and launching a fashion movement with a cause...
She’s proving that retirement doesn’t mean the end of your story – it can be the boldest chapter yet.
✨ Meet Yan Ong, founder of Fashion for Cancer SG, a senior model, entrepreneur, and self-proclaimed “grey influencer” redefining what it means to stay relevant, purposeful, and full of colour in later life.
If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s possible to reinvent yourself, find joy in unexpected places, or just break out of the retirement stereotype — this episode is one you don’t want to miss.
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What if your next big business move wasn’t in Singapore… but in Borneo? But what it is really like on the ground?
In this episode, we’ll unpack:
- Why Borneo might just be the next big space for entrepreneurs.
- The everyday hurdles — from supply chains to staffing — that outsiders rarely see.
- How to grow without losing the “human touch” in a tech-driven world.
- Why sustainability isn’t just a buzzword there — it’s survival.
Featuring:
- Janice Yeo – Managing Director, Borenos Sdn Bhd, the force behind Borenos Fried Chicken, who turned a hometown favorite into a rising F&B brand.
- William Hu – Founder, CEO & Group Director, NEX EcoVentures Sdn Bhd (899 Group), on building sustainable businesses in agriculture and beyond.
- David Wu – Minimalist in the City, Financial Coach.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in the grind here at home, this episode might just spark new ideas about where — and how — you could expand next.
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