Have you ever found yourself saying, "Sorry, just a quick question..." or "This might be a dumb idea, but..." at work? If so, you're not alone. Many women unconsciously over-apologize, over-explain, and self-censor in professional settings—but why does this happen, and how can we break the habit? In this episode, we explore workplace communication habits with Nic and Siyu, uncovering why some may feel the need to soften their words while others speak more freely—and what this means for one’s confidence and perception in the workplace.

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Society has a lot to say about love and marriage—but do men and women feel the pressure to settle down in the same way? In this episode, TSL Amanda and Bolin join Sonia and Avery to dive into the unspoken expectations surrounding relationships. From the double standards of being single to whether marriage is still seen as the ultimate goal, they’ll break down how these pressures shape our choices, challenge outdated norms, and explore whether settling down is truly for everyone.

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What does it mean to be the “right” kind of idol—and who gets to decide? In this episode, WhyLucas shares what it’s like joining an idol survival show - ChuangAsia and how talent isn’t the only thing that matters. We dig into how the idol industry defines worth, the unspoken rules around beauty and masculinity, and what it really takes to survive in a space that rarely makes room for difference.

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Everyone talks about the hustle of starting a business—but what happens when you’re a Gen Z boss leading a team that’s just as young (or even younger) than you? In this episode, we sit down with Dewy Choo & Rayyan as they get real about the struggles of being a young entrepreneur. From where the money comes from to how to break into the industry —they share what it really takes to lead at a young age. Is being a young boss an advantage, or does it make leadership even harder? Let’s find out.

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Leadership isn’t one-size-fits-all, especially when you're balancing the demands of work and home life. In this exclusive episode, we sit down with Singaporean politicians Jamus Lim and He Ting Ru as they share their personal experiences navigating leadership in two very different worlds. How do their leadership styles shift between the boardroom and the dinner table? When do they take charge, and when is it time to step back?

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Why do some men 'forget' how to do basic tasks like laundry, cooking, or planning a date? In this episode, Nic and Joie from The Hop Pod join Sonia and Avery to explore weaponized incompetence. Is it a real problem, a gender stereotype, or just laziness? We break down the facts and get to the heart of this controversial issue.

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We’re often told what beauty should look like, but are the standards for men and women different? In this episode, Amanda and Bolin join Sonia and Avery to unpack the double standard in beauty ideals. They’ll talk about how these expectations affect both genders, how we define beauty, and how we can challenge these norms to promote a more inclusive and realistic vision of beauty.

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We’ve done an episode on friendships between opposite genders. However, the lines do get blurred when one or either party gets into a relationship. Should friendship change with your relationship status? In this episode, we invite 2 besties, Atiqa and Khair, to dissect further on situations people find themselves in when managing their partners and best friends.

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People often advise against starting a business with friends or dating within the workplace. But is it really all that bad? In this episode, we invite Kelvin Tan, otherwise known as Mayiduo, to share about how working as a couple has affected his intimate relationship, and weigh in on how he managed the working dynamics with his wife. 

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How should one feel about their body? Our attitudes toward our bodies are shaped by various cultural, personal, and biological factors, with sexual anatomy playing a significant role in our body image — it’s even commonplace for people to identify body parts as 'symbols' that affirm their sense of self as a man or a woman. But should that always be the case?

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