Nights with Simon Lim

On this podcast, Simon Lim speaks to Yeo Whee Jim, a man who was diagnosed with ALS in 2023. ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) is a disease that progresses to affect nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. ALS is a rare disease that causes loss of muscle control. Globally, approximately 1.9 to 2.2 out of every 100,000 people develop ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) each year, with about 4.5 to 6 people per 100,000 living with the disease at any given time. 
What happened to Whee Jim's body over time, in having to live with ALS?  What were the early signs that he had ALS? How did Whee Jim discover he had ALS? What did his doctor tell him? What went through his mind at the time? 
Whee Jim, used to go to the gym twice a day and swim, and now he can't. How does he manage to brave all that he is going through, and still keep a positive mindset?
You may not know Whee Jim, but he has an impressive background. Whee Jim spent 20 years in the civil service including as Director of the Public Service Commission Secretariat in the Prime Minister’s Office. He was Institute Director of Governance and Policy at the Civil Service College. Whee Jim even won the Lien Ying Chow Fellowship in 2019 for senior government officials. 
According to Whee Jim, during his journey with ALS, he became "an unlikely poet". Find out more as I talk to him about his poems. 
You can listen to Whee Jim's poems at a current exhibition at Millenia Walk. It includes beautiful photographs he had personally taken on his travels. This exhibition is more than a showcase of images - it's a deeply personal journey through love, loss and resilience. 
In 2007, Whee Jim's wife Lok Yan discovered that she had stage 3 breast cancer. Lok Yan was still in her late 30s when she passed away. Their daughter is now an 18-year-old teenager.
Listen to Yeo Whee Jim in this interview which was first heard on the radio show, "NIGHTS WITH SIMON" on ONE FM 91.3, a station of SPH Media.  

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Simon Lim puts the spotlight on Tiat Lim, Co-Founder of Bespoke Fitness. Tiat is a man who's attempting to de-age himself by decades. 
At 53, he has a set of six-pack abs and is absolutely fit and healthy. However, Tiat was not always well-muscled and ribbed. On this podcast, he'shares his personal journey of his then and now. 
Find out what sparked Tiat's interest to de-age and what he did to make changes to his lifestyle. What exactly is involved in de-ageing oneself? What did Tiat do in terms of his workout and nutrition? 
Be inspired by Tiat, for his journey of de-ageing is not just for himself, but a purposeful one - to inspire others. Tiat Lim has proven that it is possible to change and to start to look and feel younger.  We are all able to reverse the bad effects of ageing - for better and extended healthy living. 
Get to know Tiat Lim, Co-Founder of Bespoke Fitness by listening to this interview. Download this interview which was first heard on the radio show, "NIGHTS WITH SIMON" on ONE FM 91.3. a station of SPH Media. 

TIAT LIM
Website deaging.guru
Instagram @deaging.guru

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Gain insights to pilates on this podcast. Simon Lim's guests are from Atelier Rael Pilates Studio - Sheldon Tan, Managing Director, and Leng Leng Wee, Lead Instructor.
What is pilates? How was pilates invented?  Did you know that pilates can be used for rehabilitation after injuries? Find out what pilates can do for you at Atelier Rael Pilates Studio? 
You will also learn about the pilates classes and programs available at Atelier Rael Pilates Studio, located at Paragon Shopping Centre in Orchard Road. 
This interview was first heard on the radio show, "NIGHTS WITH SIMON" on ONE FM 91.3, a station of SPH Media. Download this podcast and enjoy listening to it. 

ATELIER RAEL PILATES STUDIO
Website atelierrael.com.sg
Instagram @atelier.rael
Address: Paragon Shopping Centre, Level 6, #06-22, 290 Orchard Road,  Singapore 238859
Telephone +65 84885486

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Get to know Wellness Mentor Glenn Poh through this interview. Simon Lim profiles Glenn Poh, the Founder of Gemstory. Gemstory organises mindfulness activities to help people find balance and harmony. 
Hear Glenn's personal story on how he made a career switch in order to reset himself for better health and well-being. How did he make a smooth career transition into the wellness sector? 
Glenn shares with Simon about the aromatherapy activities that he does. What is the relationship between aromatherapy and one's olfactory? How can you distinguish between top-grade pure essentials versus harmful synthetic fragrant oils? 
Besides aromatherapy activities, Glenn organises art and craft workshops called Gem Canvas Art, which is intended for participants to have fun while creating something.
Get to know Glenn Poh as he talks about his journey into wellness and helping others find balance and harmony today. This interview was first heard on the radio show, "NIGHTS WITH SIMON" on ONE FM 91.3, a station of SPH Media. Download this podcast and enjoy listening to the interview.

GEMSTORY
Instagram @gemstorysg
Website www.gemstory.asia

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Simon Lim's special guest on this podcast is Glen Tay, a banker turned designer. What kind of mindset approach did Glen adopt to ensure a smooth transition from banking to designing? 
Glen Tay shares about Design Dawg, a creative extension of the branding agency he co-founded (Imaginne). Imaginne (intentionally spelt with double 'n') has offices in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Melborne. imaginne.co
What did Design Dawg showcase at Sneaker Con SEA 2025 held at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore?
To give you a better idea of what Imaginne does, Glen Tay reveals how the agency designed something based on an understanding of the brand - in other words, the brand values, brand essence, brand statement, etc.
Glen Tay's background in design spans automotive, digital transformation & industrial design. This includes time spent building a streetwear fashion business, and design for cars. 
If you're a brand owner, what are some ways that your brand can standout from the competition in today's market? What's important for brand's these days? Glen speaks about this. 
And when it comes to design, would too many opinions or ''cooks' spoil the broth? Or would gaining diverse feedback be the answer to creating a good design?  Find out from Glen Tay. This interview was first heard on ONE FM 91.3, a station of SPH Media in Singapore. 

DESIGN DAWG
Instagram @design_dawg

IMAGINNE
Website imaginne.co

GLEN TAY
Email 
[email protected]
[email protected]

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#cooldesigns  #inspirationalpeople  #transform. @awediosg. #nightswithsimon  #nightswithsimonlim  #radiosingapore  #singaporeradiodj #singaporeradiodeejays  #singaporedj  #announcer  #radiosingapore  #singaporeradio #ラジオdj #こんばんは

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On this podcast, Simon Lim features Singaporean entrepreneur Lim Ee Ling, the Co-Founder of Young Founders Summit (YFS) - a startup pre-accelerator programme for aspiring Gen Z entrepreneurs worldwide.
If your kids are aged 15 to 20, you'll want to know more about the Young Founders Summit which equips these youths with the know-how of being a young entrepreneur/founder. There is even guidance by mentors. So what exactly do these youths learn by participating in the Young Founders Summit?
Last December, 80 selected participants from 10 countries had convened in Singapore for a 5-day in-person residential bootcamp. How did it go and what happens thereafter?  
How can a business owner or an organisation be considered to be involved in the Young Founders Summit? In other words, tap or engage with these talented young minds?
Download and listen to this interview which was first heard on the radio show, "NIGHTS WITH SIMON" on ONE FM 91.3, a station of SPH Media in Singapore. 

ABOUT LIM EE LING
Lim Ee Ling spent almost a decade as an Investment Banker, executing billion-dollar transactions. She specialized in Consumer, Retail and Technology. Ee Ling was also the former Executive Director of Market Launch at 500 Global, which invested in over 2,800 fast-growing technology companies. Today, she is the Co-Founder of Young Founders Summit (YFS), a startup pre-accelerator programme for aspiring Gen Z entrepreneurs worldwide.

YOUNG FOUNDERS SUMMIT (YFS)
Founded in 2018 by Singapore entrepreneurs Lim Ee Ling and Liaw Yit Ming, YFS is an annual six-month startup incubator programme for aspiring entrepreneurs (aged 15-20). 

YFS website youngfounderssummit.com

YFS Instagram @youngfounderssummit

YFS email [email protected]

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Simon Lim puts the spotlight on Kong Chek Yong, a guy who has travelled to more than 200 countries and territories, including Syria, Yemen and Antarctica. Chek Yong is a self-taught photographer who has documented some of his travels in a photography book titled "Bearing Witness - A Photobook On Human Stories Worldwide."
Listen to some interesting true stories about the people Chek Yong got to know on his travel adventures. Indeed his travels are one of a kind experiences. Chek (as he's also known) has been to Afghanistan, Iran, Haiti, Ethiopia and Syria. These are not exactly on the mind of tourists when they think of adventure for a holiday. So why does Chek Yong embark on the road less travelled? Find out what is the craziest thing that has happened to him, as well as the most daring thing he has done. 
The front cover of Chek Yong's photography book features a woman dressed in what appears to be a traditional red outfit and she's seated. The woman is holding an infant. Hear from Chek Yong about this woman and child. 
On Chek Yong's Instagram photography page, one of the photos depicts an armed soldier seated on the ground near a volcano. It's the Danakil Depression in Ethiopia and Eritrea. Learn from Chek Yong how he captured that amazing scene of the crimson volcano and soldier during the night. 
Chek Yong has even brought his mother on an adventure trip. What was it like travelling with his mom? And what were some surprising takeaways from that trip? 
Chek Yong will also be discussing his photograph of a shepherd in Afghanistan who collected sparse dried weed for fire, and glacier ice for water. 
Get to know Travel Photographer, Kong Chek Yong and hear him share about his photography book titled "Bearing Witness - A Photobook On Human Stories Worldwide."
Download this podcast and enjoy listening to this interview. 
This interview was first heard on the radio show, "NIGHTS WITH SIMON" on ONE FM 91.3, a station of SPH Media in Singapore.  

KONG CHEK YONG
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@onefm913. @sphmediasg @chekyongphoto #travelphotography  #photography  #photographystory  #photobook  #travelphotographer  #photos  #adventure
@awediosg #inspiration @awedio.sg  #radioland #nightswithsimon  #nightswithsimonlim  #positivity  #radiosingapore  #inspiration
#inspirationalpeople #singaporeradiodj  
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Scams are prevalent and are becoming rampant. What should you know about scams? 
On this podcast, Simon Lim speaks to Superintendent Matthew Choo from the Singapore Police Force to on the topic of scams. Matthew is the Assistant Director (Strategic Planning & Research), Scam Public Education Office. 
Hear from Matthew about the kinds of scams that are prevalent in society, as well as the modus operandi of such scammers. What measures can one take to avoid being a prey to scammers?
Scammers may even try to capture their victim on video to do a video verification. 
Would turning one's camera on to chat with a love interest online subject one to identity theft or even blackmail? What are some telltale signs that one is being love scammed online? 
When it comes email phishing, should you click on the "Unsubscribe" button or just ignore the email completely? 
There have been reports of scammers deceiving elderly individuals into withdrawing money or transferring money. What is important for seniors to know about scams? 
These are just a few of the questions Superintendent Matthew Choo from the Singapore Police Force will answer.  
Listen to this interview featuring Superintendent Matthew Choo from the Singapore Police Force. This interview was first heard on the radio show, "NIGHTS WITH SIMON" on ONE FM 91.3 (Thursday 20th February 2025, from 10pm to 11pm). ONE FM 91.3 is a station of SPH Media. 

SCAMSHIELD

ScamShield Helpline
Call the ScamShield helpline  designed to assist with scam-related enquiries. You can call this number 24/7 to get help identifying potential scams. Call 1799

ScamShield (Website) scamshield.gov.sg

ScamShield (Instagram) @scamshieldsg

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Simon Lim puts the spotlight on Aaron Lim and Peng Chi Sheng, the Directors of Intune Music. Aaron is a Master Vocal Trainer, while Chi Sheng is a Pianist & Songwriter.
Established since 2007, Intune Music is a music school for kids, teens and adults of all ages. Their classes are designed for people who wish to push their boundaries as musicians and singers. 
Find out what makes this music school different in terms of the method of coaching - for singing, songwriting and learning to play instruments. 
This dynamic duo has gone beyond their own school premises to reach out to teach music to certain communities - including the prison inmates of Changi Prison and the students of an autism-focused school in Singapore called Pathlight School. Hear more about their outreach projects in this interview.
Indeed these lads have a passion for music and a love for humanity. They have been teaching music at Changi Prison for 10 years now. Listen to how their perceptions and perspectives have changed. 
As a tribute to Valentine's Day, Aaron sings a few lines of a love song (a capella), while Chi Sheng shares a few tips on writing a poetic note or love song to a loved one. 
If you have been dreaming of having your business, be inspired by Aaron & Chi Sheng who share what they think has worked for them to sustain a business of almost 18 years, albeit not just any FMCG business but a creative business in a niche market.
Get to know Aaron and Chi Sheng by listening to this special interview.
This interview was first heard on the radio show, "NIGHTS WITH SIMON" on ONE FM 91.3, a station of SPH Media in Singapore. Download this podcast for free and enjoy the feature. 

INTUNE MUSIC
Instagram @intunemusicsg
Website intunemusic.com.sg
Estill Voice Training (Introductory Workshop - Sunday 23 Feb 2025, 2pm to 5pm) https://intunemusic.com.sg/estillvoicetrainingworkshop2025intro
QQ Brothers @qqbrobro

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@cspengmusic @aaronmatthewlim. #musicschoolsg. #musicschool. #learnsongwriting #learntosing. #learnpiano
#learnguitar  #professionalmusicschool #musicaltalents #mastervocalcoach #learnsongwriting #composer #intunemusicsg #intunemusic

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On this podcast, Simon Lim features Jimmy Lim, a Singaporean expatriate living in San Diego, USA. What is life like for a Singaporean expat in San Diego? Why did Jimmy make the move to the United States?  

Jimmy works as a Marketing Analytics Director in a marketing agency, and he is a part-time university lecturer in the University of San Diego. Is the work culture different or similar to Singapore?

Is Jimmy enjoying worklife balance in San Diego? What is his idea of worklife balance? What does he love about San Diego?

Since Jimmy is a part-time university lecturer, what does he think would be the ideal research approach that would benefit students - in their pursuit of knowledge and the availability of A.I.?

Living abroad as an expat in a foreign country would make any individual grow in their thinking. So how has Jimmy's perspectives and perceptions changed from living in San Diego for several years? 

Get to know Jimmy Lim, a Singaporean Expat living in San Diego, USA.

Download this podcast and enjoy listening to the interview, which was first heard on the radio show, "NIGHTS WITH SIMON" on ONE FM 91.3, a station of SPH Media in Singapore. 

JIMMY LIM
Instagram @jimiltri

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@onefm913  @sphmediasg  #expatlife  #sandiego  #sandiegolife  #expatriate  #workingabroad  #expatriates  #singaporeanslivingabroad
@jimiltri  @awediosg. @jasminssimon #nightswithsimon  #nightswithsimonlim  #radiosingapore  #singaporeradiodj #singaporeradiodeejays  #singaporedj  #announcer  #radiosingapore  #singaporeradio #ラジオdj #こんばんは

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