In this episode of Before We Get There, host Nicholas Braman sits down with Naomi Black, who went viral in 2025 for rejecting a first date at Singapore's Lau Pa Sat Hawker Center. Despite facing immense online backlash, Naomi reveals that her story is about much more than a controversial decision. With a diverse background in modeling, real estate, and the culinary arts, Naomi discusses her career pivots, personal challenges, and the importance of staying true to oneself. Our conversation goes into her encounters with online bullying, her resilience, and her advice on maintaining standards and saying no when necessary. We also discuss the Lau Pa Sat first date story, her other dating standards, and what her ideal first date would be. Tune in to learn more about Naomi's inspiring journey and her advocacy for women's confidence and independence.

Naomi's links:

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

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naomiblack001 

Merch: https://naomiblackmerch.myshopify.com/ 

Podcast links:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2h9gsrWKH9C1KY1OzR12kr?si=2a4d19970632465f      

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-we-get-there/id1775182252

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

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nicholasbraman

Website: https://nicholasbraman.com/podcast

00:00 Introduction to Naomi Black

01:46 The Viral Lau Pa Sat First Date Controversy

05:59 Handling Online Backlash

14:53 Naomi's Diverse Career Path

21:41 Starting a Culinary Journey

25:43 Returning to Singapore: Reflections and Recovery

27:03 Experiencing Racism Abroad

30:02 Lessons from Tough Experiences

36:30 Future Goals and Aspirations

42:25 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell