A Letter To Myself

Efasha Kamarudin, a trailblazing boxer who ranked 15th in the world in the superflyweight division earlier in 2025, shares how becoming a mother made her a better fighter, how she's grown in her relationship with her coach — who's also her husband, and more about her journey as one of Singapore's few women professional boxers.

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Jeremy Monteiro marks 50 years in music in 2026. The internationally-acclaimed, award-winning jazz musician reflects on some of the most meaningful and moving experiences that have defined his remarkable career, beginning from his teens — and shares the most precious insights he's gained about his sense of mission, the pricelessness of time and family, and more.

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As civil war was escalating in his native Syria, Abdulhadi Al Saadi's family decided to leave. Hadi was only in his mid-teens then, and would spend the next three years moving between three different countries to rebuild their lives. A chance encounter with a special customer brought him to Singapore, where he opened a Syrian shawarma eatery in 2023. Damascus Delights has since grown in popularity in its Tampines neighbourhood and beyond. Hadi, now in his late-twenties and married with a growing family, reflects on his journey and the deep lessons it's taught him about love and resilience.

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Sabrina Anis was in university when she was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a condition that gradually affects a person's physical functions, including the ability to move, speak, eat and breathe. Sabrina, now in her-mid twenties, shares how she continues to find purpose and value in her journey, through the love she has experienced from her family and friends — and the care and concern she chooses to share with others around her. For more information about support resources for individuals with ALS and their families, you can visit www.mnda.org.sg

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Navin Amarasuriya hails from one of Singapore's oldest family businesses, BP de Silva, which after 154 years is still known for their high-end jewellery. But he stepped away from the world of luxury to embrace a deeper calling. Today, he's the CEO of The Contentment Foundation, a US-based non-profit organisation (present in 12 countries including Singapore) that equips educators with personal wellbeing competencies so that they can be healthier role models for their students. Navin shares how his journey of growth unfolded and what he'd say in his letter to his younger self.

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As a child, Dino Isaac survived domestic violence, endured homelessness, and grew up without parental support. You may recognise Dino from a recent viral video, in which he shared how the Place of Birth on his birth certificate states: "Gambas Avenue, open space surrounded by bushes". Dino, who is currently working towards becoming a social worker, shares his remarkable journey of resilience, reconciliation, and conviction — that he can give meaning to his past struggles by helping others find strength in their journey. Dino is also writing an autobiography called: "The Jungle Boy: A Singapore Son".

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Jason Chan has worn many hats — one of which was actually a green helmet. That was in 2003, when he co-starred as the Green Ranger in the popular American television series The Power Rangers. Jason, who relocated to Singapore in 2006 and is today an entrepreneur in the film and audio industries, still gets recognised by fans today! He shares the most valuable lessons he's gained on an enriching journey that's a lot more colourful than the lycra costume he donned on set.

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Nazhath Faheema is the founder of hash.peace, a youth-focussed group that advocates interfaith and intercultural dialogue. Faheema shares the events that started her on a passionate journey to help sustain Singapore's multicultural harmony, why some people are sometimes surprised to see her in certain places of worship, and what she'd say in her letter to her younger self.

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George Chan has built an illustrious career in theatre for over 30 years — as an actor, singer, director, choreographer, and a talent competition judge on television. Since 2024, he has also been a psychotherapist in private practice, with a particular interest in grief therapy. George shares the challenges of his growing-up years, the personal experiences that led him to seek therapy as an adult, why he subsequently decided to become a therapist, and how he has come to appreciate the synergy between theatre and therapy.

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Joan Hung is a national para-athlete in the sport of goalball. Joan, who was born with a condition that led her to gradually lose her eyesight, shares how sports as well as the support of her family and friends helped her rise above her challenges. Today, as part of the Purple Parade Leadership Programme, and as a facilitator in the resilience programme Control Your Controllables, Joan also helps motivate others — the abled as well as the differently-abled — to believe in their ability to achieve their goals. Joan also shares the role she'll be playing in the Purple Parade taking place on Sat 25 Oct, 2025.

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