The gig economy boomed drastically since the pandemic as people everywhere got used to the idea of working from home, working remotely, and being self-employed. But is it as easy as told through success stories? In this episode, we discuss the must-know skills and knowledge for every thriving freelancer – from finance to customer relationship, contracts to work ethics, and much more. Joining us in this chat is Melvin Goh, a professional musician who started off his career through full time freelancing.

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It is harder to earn money than to spend money, though richer ones might disagree. As inflation threatens our wallets, what are some of the ways we can tackle this challenge? What are some good personal financial management habits we should have in life? Does ‘sikit-sikit lama-lama jadi bukit’ still apply in personal finance management?

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It used to be acquaintances, good friends and best friends. But with the world spinning out of hand and so many more things on our plate of life, are we still the kind of friends our friends need? What’s this new term - ketchup friends - all about? Is it better to have many friends or just a precious few? How challenging can it be to maintain a friendship? Are we good friends to others?

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It’s going to be a long spell of heat waves in Malaysia and the temperatures are higher than before. More often than not, we sweat the moment we step out of a cool shower. It’s not only uncomfortable, the heat causes us to feel lethargic, discourages us from doing anything productive, and makes some of us sick. Of course, only those working outdoors or in non-air conditioned rooms feel the burn. How do we survive this heat wave without compromising our lifestyles?

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The pain of loss can be overwhelming in many ways. How do we grieve over the loss of loved ones, dreams and successes, and other important things in our lives? Is grief different when it's a sudden loss compared to a predicted loss that we saw coming way before it happened? Additionally, singer-songwriter Arddley Nicholas joins us and shares about his way of coping with loss through music.

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Rest used to be easier when most of us had a 9-to-5 job. After the pandemic, the world opened up to accept remote working which caused all hell to break loose in the Human Resource industry. Most people are working beyond their designated working hours because everyone has different working hours to suit their lifestyles. How then can rest take place properly? Do we feel guilty when we take a break from work? Does what we choose to do during this ‘break time’ constitute real rest?

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When we were growing up, our parents often told us that education is key in ensuring success in life. Were they right? Are bachelor's and master's degree holders really more successful in life? Do certifications matter? And is it fair for them to get a higher salary compared to those who only graduated from high school? What are employers looking for?

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We all have an ideal home in mind; but being able to afford one at the right location with the right floor plan can be a challenge. There are so many factors involved when it comes to owning our own property as well. So is it wiser to rent or purchase a house? What are the risks involved? What are the latest property packages available in Malaysia? 

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Back in the first few decades of Malaysia’s formation, our country experienced the unity and strength of being a multiracial nation. Somehow along the way, we became less race-blind and racism was on a rise especially on the political front. Even so, we cannot deny that being multiracial is part of Malaysia’s DNA. In fact, more and more Malaysians are forming multiracial families. What does being a multiracial family look like in our country? And do we need new family-building policies that support multiracial families? Join us for a chat with Alia Alsagoff about her very multiracial clan.

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