Sherri Eri lost her sight unexpectedly, but she didn’t let it limit her creativity or career when she became an author of nine children's books.

Her husband, Rashul, went back to school to support her work. His love and support further realised her purpose to create an inclusive space for all children.

In this episode, Sherri and Rashul share:

🟪 Her journey after losing her sight

🟪 How determination and resilience can propel us forward

🟪 Navigating marriage after a life-changing event

🟪 How support can come in different forms while respecting agency

🟪 Their work to create an inclusive space for children to read

Sherri and Rashul’s story inspires us to move forward in the wake of unexpected challenges and encourages viewers to reflect on how we can better support those around us with intention.

Jo Ann Dumlao is a Filipino domestic worker who has been working in Singapore since 2007. She is a volunteer and writer with HOME, where she supports fellow migrant workers and shares lived experiences from within the community.

Dr Stephanie Chok is the Executive Director of HOME. Her work focuses on the rights, wellbeing, and lived experiences of low-wage migrant workers, with a particular focus on domestic work and the structural conditions that shape it.

🟪 The “lucky to be here” narrative and why luck should never determine basic rights

🟪 What changes when a private home also becomes a workplace

🟪 Power dynamics and gaps between contracts and lived experience

🟪 Why practices tolerated at home would not be accepted in an office

🟪 What transparency, communication, and respect look like in practice

This conversation invites viewers to move beyond simple narratives and see domestic work with greater nuance, empathy, and clarity.

This episode is part of a wider collaboration with Maid of Honour, a student-led campaign by undergraduates from NTU’s Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, created to spotlight the lives and dignity of migrant domestic workers.

If this episode gave you a new perspective, we encourage you to explore the Maid of Honour exhibition, running now till the end of February. Learn more at @maidofhonour.sg on Instagram or visit maidofhonoursg.com.

Sumita Tandon is the Head of HR for LinkedIn APAC, overseeing talent strategies, leadership development, and HR transformation across the region. With over 25 years of experience in various sectors, she partners with senior leaders to help professionals and organisations thrive in a fast-changing work environment.

In this episode, Sumita shares:

🟪 How candidates can still stand out in a skills-first hiring landscape

🟪 Why coachability, curiosity, and flexibility matter more than perfection in interviews

🟪 How AI can help professionals focus on meaningful career opportunities

🟪 Tips for early career professionals

🟪 What Gen Z and millennials value most in workplaces

Whether you’re a student, early-career professional, or mid-career switcher, this episode offers practical advice on building the right skills, creating a strong personal brand, and navigating the modern job market with confidence.

Eric Lim is the Co-Founder of Somnus Sleep Wellness, a Singapore-based sleep health and treatment centre with expert sleep therapists helping people to solve insomnia and other sleep difficulties through science-backed techniques.

In this episode, Eric shares:

🟪 How having a poor sleep hygiene is detrimental to our body and mind

🟪 Common misconceptions about repaying “sleep debt”

🟪 What individuals can do to improve their sleep

🟪 Why “sleep guidelines” may not always be rigidly followed

🟪 Our body’s incredible adaptability to sleep schedule changes

If you have ever felt constantly exhausted, unfocused, moody, or simply looking to build proper sleep habits, this episode will offer you the insights you need.

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Lionel Choong is the Co-Founder of Innervate, a Singapore-based fitness social enterprise focused on helping people of all ages build strength, confidence, and better quality of life through movement.

In this episode, Lionel shares:

🟪 Why fitness should be seen as a tool to live life better, not just to look good

🟪 Common misconceptions about fitness and the “no pain, no gain” mindset

🟪 How movement and community support youth mental well-being

🟪 What parents can do to encourage kids and teens to stay active

🟪 Why inclusive fitness matters for seniors and persons with disabilities

Whether you’re a parent, educator, fitness enthusiast, or simply looking to move better, this episode offers a grounded perspective on how fitness, when done right, can create lasting impact beyond the gym.

Dr Annabelle Chow is a Clinical Psychologist dedicated to supporting youths, families, and adults in navigating mental health and emotional well-being. Her clinical interests include personality disorders, childhood trauma, parenting, and women’s health.

In this episode, Dr Annabelle explains:

🟪 Why today’s youths feel more pressure and emotional overwhelm than past generations

🟪 How social media, phones, and online bullying are affecting youth mental health

🟪 Mistakes parents often make that unintentionally shuts children down

🟪 Why connection matters more than the quantity of time spent together

🟪 How to guide children away from harmful behaviour

Whether you’re a parent, soon-to-be parent or just curious about parenthood, this episode offers you a realistic perspective, unveiling the messy and funny realities of raising a child beyond the filtered posts online.

Parenting is not picture-perfect as much as people like to paint it to be, and Ben knows that firsthand.

This week’s episode features Ben and his son Teddy, a father-and-son duo who create highlight reels on social media about their parenthood and childhood intertwined. From playful to rough days, they have documented it all for the world to scroll.

In their episode, Ben dived deep into the struggles of being a modern dad in the digital age and why it is important to showcase the raw and vulnerable side of parenting in a sea of idealised parenting content.

In this heartfelt episode, you’ll hear about:

🟪 His approach to parenting Teddy

🟪 How Ben and his wife overcome mental hardships when Teddy was a newborn

🟪 How parenthood changed the relationship dynamics between Ben and his wife

🟪 The value of being there for your child

🟪 Valuable takeaways parenthood has taught Ben

Whether you’re a parent, soon-to-be parent or just curious about parenthood, this episode offers you a realistic perspective, unveiling the messy and funny realities of raising a child beyond the filtered posts online.

If you’ve ever grown up watching Phua Chu Kang and thought Rosie Phua was just a loud, fearless character, Irene Ang’s story will show you how much of that strength was lived, not acted.

In this Christmas special episode, we sit down with Irene Ang, the iconic actress behind Rosie Phua, as well as a comedian, entrepreneur, and founder of FLY Entertainment, for a deeply honest conversation about life behind the laughter. Beyond the character that became part of Singapore’s cultural memory, Irene reflects on the real experiences that shaped her resilience, values, and way of seeing the world.

Irene opens up about her difficult childhood, carrying pain quietly, and learning to keep going even when forgiveness took time. She shares how comedy became both her armour and her outlet, how confidence was built out of necessity rather than certainty, and why being human matters more than any role or title she’s ever held.

In this candid conversation, you’ll hear about:

🟪 The person behind Rosie Phua, and what the character revealed about her

🟪 Growing up with hardship and learning to move forward

🟪 How comedy became a way to cope, survive, and connect

🟪 Lessons from decades in entertainment, leadership, and mentorship

🟪 What Christmas means to her today, beyond celebration and noise

This isn’t just a story about fame or an iconic role. It’s about survival, reflection, and choosing to live fully even when life has been messy, painful, and unpredictable. A conversation about being human, staying grateful, and finding light, especially during the holiday season.

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Before The Woke Salaryman became a familiar voice online, it began as two persons trying to make sense of money and work.

In this episode, we sit down with the co-founder and illustrator of The Woke Salaryman to explore the ideas, experiences, and personal shifts behind the comics that have helped so many Singaporeans reflect on their relationship with money, work, and life.

Wei Choon shares his creative journey, from navigating different career paths to turning complex, often intimidating topics like CPF, credit, and retirement into stories people can actually understand. We talk about why financial literacy isn’t just about earning more, but about adapting as life changes across jobs, relationships, and different seasons of adulthood.

From job hopping and creative risk-taking to cultural differences in how we view work and security, this conversation moves beyond spreadsheets and advice. It’s about understanding money as a resource, questioning inherited beliefs, and learning how to make choices that align with the life you want to build.

In this candid conversation, you’ll learn:

🟪 Why our relationship with money needs to evolve as our lives change

🟪 How storytelling makes difficult financial topics easier to grasp

🟪 What job hopping really means for younger professionals today

🟪 How cultural and family backgrounds shape our money mindset

🟪 What aspiring creatives should consider before taking the leap

Behind every financial choice is a personal story. This episode looks at how work, creativity, and money intersect in everyday life.

If you’ve ever thought a chef’s journey was all passion and perfect dishes, Bjorn Shen’s story will change the way you see the kitchen.

In today’s episode, we sit down with the founder of Artichoke and Small's to explore the real, unfiltered path that shaped him, from the harsh, old-school kitchen culture he entered at 22 to the playful, chaotic creativity he’s known for today.

Bjorn opens up about the early days of cooking when hazing was considered “normal,” and how that environment formed the foundation of his work ethic long before the industry changed. He also shares why he chose cooking in the first place, how that choice evolved, and how his influences shaped the way he approaches restaurants, hospitality, and people.

From challenging stiff dining conventions by sitting with customers like friends, to building restaurants that reflect his personality rather than trends, Bjorn’s story is not the romanticised chef narrative many expect. It’s honest, messy, funny, painful, and deeply human.

In this candid conversation, you’ll learn:

🟪 What early kitchen life was really like 20 years ago

🟪 How he developed his own style of hospitality after rejecting the old norms

🟪 Why his concepts often began as simple ideas but evolved into something bigger

🟪 The mistakes he made building restaurants, and the lessons that still follow him

🟪 His honest take on customer behaviour, staff emotions, and the reality of F&B work

This isn’t the usual glamorous chef story we hear. It’s a story about growing up in the kitchen, adapting with the times, rethinking hospitality, and staying honest about the brutal, funny, and meaningful moments that shaped him.