This week, Iqmal “The Eniqma” shares how creators in Brunei can monetize on YouTube, sparked by his viral Threads post sharing step-by-step guidance. He recounts starting seven years ago from podcast-style horror storytelling without showing his face, then pivoting as he learned his audience preferred factual topics like dark psychology and philosophy. He discusses learning editing from scratch, going full-time after YouTube earnings surpassed his job during COVID, and setting goals to decide when to commit. The conversation covers key metrics (CTR, average view duration, retention graph), thumbnails/titles, targeting audiences beyond Brunei for higher RPM, video length and ad placements, sponsorships (Surfshark, others), posting frequency, and his plan to offer consultations to help others start and persist.

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In this episode, in conjunction with the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, I sit down with Syahmun Matasan, clinical psychologist and mental health strategic lead at the Health Promotion Centre (Ministry of Health Brunei), and Muhammad Ihtishamuddin (Ihti), HR officer at the Safety, Health and Environment National Authority (SHENA), to unpack a term I have never heard of: psychosocial health.

We get into why "just tough it out" doesn't work anymore, the warning signs of burnout we keep missing (spoiler: the loudest people aren't usually the ones struggling), why high performers tend to hide stress the best, and the real reason people delay seeking help.

Whether you're an employee who's been quietly burning out, a manager trying to do better by your team, or a business owner figuring out how to lead with care without losing the plot, this one's for you.

This episode is sponsored by SHENA. Thank you to SHENA for making this conversation possible and highlighting the importance of workplace well-being.

Resources mentioned:

• Talian Harapan 145 — National mental health helpline (free, confidential, 24/7)

• @mindyourmindbrunei on Instagram — MOH's mental health platform

• SHENA's website and channels for workplace safety guidance (www.shena.gov.bn)

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In this episode, I sit down with Chiea Khai — Life Advisor at AIA, fitness instructor at Titan X, husband, dad, and one of those people everyone seems to walk away from feeling good. We talk about choosing your hardships, finding confidence through conviction, and why "life happens for you, not to you" isn't just a quote on a wall for him — it's how he's lived the last decade. And lastly, Khai also recalls a tough time when he decided to convert to Islam.

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Before the titles, the boardrooms, and the 11 companies — there was a small kitchen, a hardworking mother, and a boy who learned everything about sacrifice just by showing up and helping cook. Dr. Shaikh Khalid, Chairman and Managing Director of the Serikandi Group of Companies, sits down with us to share the story he doesn't always tell. From helping his late mother prepare food orders to make ends meet, to taking over the family business and growing it into one of Brunei's most recognised groups — this one is personal, real, and genuinely worth your time.

If you've ever thought your starting point was too small, press play.

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For the first time, I switched seats.

After years of hosting conversations on Izzy Does It, I become the one being interviewed. What unfolds is a deeply personal story about growing up estranged from my Thai father, living 36 years without him, and the unexpected journey that led to our reunion in Bangkok.

In this episode, Tiwin Aji helped me unpack:

Thank you to Tiwin for holding space for this conversation. If this episode resonates with you, share it with someone who needs it.

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr Siti Khadijah Ismail, an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist from JPMC, for an honest and much needed conversation about women’s mental and physical health. We talk about motherhood, fertility, the pressures women face, and how deeply health decisions affect not just the body but the mind too.

Dr Siti Khadijah shares insights from her years of experience, breaks down misconceptions, and reminds us that women’s concerns are valid and deserve to be taken seriously. This episode is for women who need reassurance that their health matters, and for men who want to better understand how to show up as supportive partners, friends, and family members.

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Since it was my first time meeting Ustaz Mizi Wahid, I took the opportunity to get to know him: who he was before becoming an ustaz, where he came from, and how he discovered his calling.

We then spoke how praise can be just as dangerous for the heart as criticism. That being put on a pedestal carries its own weight. And that faith, leadership, and public visibility come with quiet struggles people don’t always see.

We also went deep into men’s mental health. Why more men are struggling in silence. Why suicide rates among men are rising. And why vulnerability is not weakness. Ustaz Mizi reminds us that our Prophet Muhammad showed softness, emotion, and openness, and that men are allowed to do the same. This is a jam-packed episode filled with wisdom and meaning so get cozy and press play!

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Set against the beautiful backdrop of Kampong Ayer, I had the privilege of sitting down with four incredible individuals at the recent BIBD Mega Karnival. This is the second episode of the series!

Rayyan, founder of Heritage Bakwa, returns to the podcast for the third time. This time, he brings a vendor’s perspective on large-scale events like the Karnival. We talk about the preparation that goes into it, the real costs involved, and how he approaches marketing to drive people to his booth.

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Set against the beautiful backdrop of Kampong Ayer, I had the privilege of sitting down with four incredible individuals at the recent BIBD Mega Karnival. This is the first episode of this series!

This week, you’ll hear from Yan of JIRA Art Collective as she opens up about the reality of being an artist. She shares why she doesn’t see a career in the creative arts as a straightforward option, and how JIRA became a meaningful outlet for her creativity instead.

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In this episode, Zahra Rose shares what it was like growing up in Hastings, UK where she endured racial abuse at a young age and how those very experiences made her resilient and work harder. She opens us about the reason why she started wearing the hijab, and how her social media journey shifted from fashion & make-up into advocating for representation, safer spaces and visibility for Muslim women in marketing campaigns, advertisements, and especially sports!

After breaking her leg in a skiing accident, Strava approached her to do the New York Marathon which she said yes to despite not being able to walk at the time! It's the perfect episode so watch as the new year is just around the corner so get cozy and press play!

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