Surface Time with Stephanie

By Stephanie Luo

Surface Time for divers is the time above water and between dives. Often while stuffing our face with energy-boosting foods, we would be jabbering away with other divers, sharing our diving experience... more

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How many episodes does Surface Time with Stephanie have?

The podcast currently has 44 episodes available.

Surface Time with Stephanie episodes:

December 09, 2025 S5 Ep6: The Year-End Reset & Launch 2026 with Clarity
What if I told you that 2026 will rewrite rules of the games? It will stress-test leaders (i.e. all of us) as well as be the launchpad for visionaries!
Let's dive in!
The eBook - "The Power of Unseen Leadership" - is now available on Amazon, Apple Books and Kobo.
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About Surface Time, Confessions of a Diving Junkie
Collections of conversations about scuba diving, our love for the blue ocean and underwater world as well as the land side…everything that can inspire you to love life more.

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11min
June 14, 2025 S4 Ep9: Fi Dinh on Work is Love Made Visible (Part 2)
Welcome back. This is the second part of the dialogue with Fi Dinh.
Continuing on the subject of personal transformation and spirituality development, we delve deeper on terms like “Divine Feminine” and “Divine Masculine”. And how you embody them as you sail through your day. In essence, these would be another expression of “Authenticity” and “Authentic Leadership”.
For the longest time, like over 20 centuries, most human have been wired to separate materiality from spirituality. As if they are two different entities. And you can have only one at a time.
That wiring is so fundamentally flawed.
In truth, materiality and spirituality co-exist and interdependent. We can and we should live life by embracing and embodying the harmonious connectivity between materiality and spirituality.
Fi’s courage and candidness in sharing her personal transformation and spirituality development is contagious. It is much needed, especially for those who are already walking the path of embodying their intuitive and spiritual intelligence.
“You are not alone!”
In fact, now is the moment for you to lead by example. Become the vibration of gratitude and bring that wholesomeness with you.
Here is something for you to ponder:
“We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.”

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TG: https://t.me/surfacetimechats
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35min
June 14, 2025 S4 Ep9: Fi Dinh on Work is Love Made Visible (Part 1)
During the Surface Time today, I spoke with Fi Dinh, a senior executive in the fund finance world, with the heart of the Ocean.
I first met Fi through Women in Fund Finance, where she serves as the co-chair for APAC region. Very quickly the original agenda of our meeting got cast aside. Instead, we spoke at length about personal transformation, wellness management and the pursuit of spiritual growth.
It is refreshing and precious for me. Her unapologetic confidence and openness in sharing her spiritual journey is captivating. She is consistent, regardless whether it is at a cosy lunch, work place or a business networking event. And her Out of Office message.
At the same time, it tickles my curiosity. I wonder where she got her confidence from.
It is also deliberate to split this dialogue with Fi into two parts. So that my dear listeners, you can pause and take time to process.
Here is a thought:
If we can attract curious creatures like Dolphins with the “OM” sound while underwater, what else can we do with the vibrations that we carry with us?

By vibrations, it can be vibration of gratitude, sadness, FOMO, self-confidence and self-doubt.What vibration are you carrying today?

When you are ready, tune in to Part 2.

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Spotify: https://shorturl.at/qfx3U

Connect with us:
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TG: https://t.me/surfacetimechats
X: @surfacetimechat (no “s”, they are stingy with space!)
E: [email protected]
W: https://www.surfacetimechats.com

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37min
April 25, 2025S5 Ep5: What's Right About Being OCD?
Something about the ocean water. It somehow gets your happy hormones flowing. And activate your sense of wonder, curiosity and imagination.
And today, let’s hear from Stephanie about the side effects that you may get from scuba diving.
Key Messages
In scuba diving, being OCD about your dive equipment is paramount to ensure your personal safety.
It is about self-control.
To know yourself is true wisdom. To master yourself is true power.
We all have the power to create impact and the result can be constructive or destructive.

About Surface Time, Confessions of a Diving Junkie
Collections of conversations about scuba diving, our love for the blue ocean and underwater world as well as the land side…everything that can inspire you to love life more.
Book 30-Minute Free Consultation with Stephanie:
F: https://forms.gle/DEQ8ojuFitVoi73k7
E: [email protected]

SUBSCRIBE to get constant inspirations:
YouTube: https://shorturl.at/WVZ8Y
Apple Podcasts: https://shorturl.at/DwVYT
Spotify: https://shorturl.at/qfx3U

Connect with us:
IG: @surfacetimechats or https://www.instagram.com/surfacetimechats/
TG: https://t.me/surfacetimechats
X: @surfacetimechat (no “s”, they are stingy with space!)
E: [email protected]
W: https://www.surfacetimechats.com

Voiceover by Shelley Avellino (a real person!)
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FB: @shelley.avellino
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15min
April 24, 2025S5 Ep4: Creation of a Team
In last episode, we were reminded that how everyone processes things differently at own timeline and the importance of adjusting our communication approach. Whether it is in the context of scuba diving or work environment.
Today, Stephanie will talk about team. Yep, when scuba diving with your buddy, you are a team together. Let’s hear more from her.
Key Messages
Establish the Common Point of Reference and Rules of Engagement.
Trust is the foundation of all relationships
Best Team v.s. Worst Team
Foster healthy conflicts and debates to keep Creative Tension alive

About Surface Time, Confessions of a Diving Junkie
Collections of conversations about scuba diving, our love for the blue ocean and underwater world as well as the land side…everything that can inspire you to love life more.
Book 30-Minute Free Consultation with Stephanie:
F: https://forms.gle/DEQ8ojuFitVoi73k7
E: [email protected]

SUBSCRIBE to get constant inspirations:
YouTube: https://shorturl.at/WVZ8Y
Apple Podcasts: https://shorturl.at/DwVYT
Spotify: https://shorturl.at/qfx3U

Connect with us:
IG: @surfacetimechats or https://www.instagram.com/surfacetimechats/
TG: https://t.me/surfacetimechats
X: @surfacetimechat (no “s”, they are stingy with space!)
E: [email protected]
W: https://www.surfacetimechats.com

Voiceover by Shelley Avellino (a real person!)
W: www.shelleyavellino.com
FB: @shelley.avellino
LK: www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyavellino
IG: @shelleyavellino
YouTube: https://shorturl.at/M1Hu1
...more
13min
April 19, 2025S5 Ep3: I Hear, I Forget. I See, I Remember. I Do, I Understand.
I hope that you have been practicing mindful breathing since the last episode. Even better, you have completed your Confidence Builder Worksheet and got personalised guidance from Stephanie.
Today she will delve deeper into the topic of leadership. In particular, how scuba diving has impacted on her leadership attitude and style.
Key Messages
Everyone processes information differently. Everyone is on his or her own timeline.
To enhance water confidence, first build new muscle memories.
Situational leadership style – adjust communication approach in accordance with the level of experience and confidence of each individual.
What is it that you are looking to achieve here? Like what outcome have you in mind?

About Surface Time, Confessions of a Diving Junkie
Collections of conversations about scuba diving, our love for the blue ocean and underwater world as well as the land side…everything that can inspire you to love life more.
Book 30-Minute Free Consultation with Stephanie:
F: https://forms.gle/DEQ8ojuFitVoi73k7
E: [email protected]

SUBSCRIBE to get constant inspirations:
YouTube: https://shorturl.at/WVZ8Y
Apple Podcasts: https://shorturl.at/DwVYT
Spotify: https://shorturl.at/qfx3U

Connect with us:
IG: @surfacetimechats or https://www.instagram.com/surfacetimechats/
TG: https://t.me/surfacetimechats
X: @surfacetimechat (no “s”, they are stingy with space!)
E: [email protected]
W: https://www.surfacetimechats.com

Voiceover by Shelley Avellino (a real person!)
W: www.shelleyavellino.com
FB: @shelley.avellino
LK: www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyavellino
IG: @shelleyavellino
YouTube: https://shorturl.at/M1Hu1
...more
11min
April 18, 2025 S5 Ep2: Bonus Track - 7-Minute Guided Mindful Breathing Practice
A bonus track of Guided Mindful Breathing Practice. This is suitable for beginners as well as experienced practitioners.
Save this to your favourite. When you feel like a pick-me-up, use this track.
About Surface Time, Confessions of a Diving Junkie
Collections of conversations about scuba diving, our love for the blue ocean and underwater world as well as the land side…everything that can inspire you to love life more.
Book 30-Minute Free Consultation with Stephanie:
F: https://forms.gle/DEQ8ojuFitVoi73k7
E: [email protected]

SUBSCRIBE to get constant inspirations:
YouTube: https://shorturl.at/WVZ8Y
Apple Podcasts: https://shorturl.at/DwVYT
Spotify: https://shorturl.at/qfx3U

Connect with us:
IG: @surfacetimechats or https://www.instagram.com/surfacetimechats/
TG: https://t.me/surfacetimechats
X: @surfacetimechat (no “s”, they are stingy with space!)
E: [email protected]
W: https://www.surfacetimechats.com
...more
8min
April 18, 2025S5 Ep2: Breathe! Never Hold Your Breath!
In the last episode, Stephanie shared some tactics on managing fear. Have you managed to complete and send in your Confidence Builder Worksheet?
So today, she will talk about the importance of breathing consciously. Apparently, NITROX is the happy gas for scuba diving. Let’s find out why from her.
Key Messages
To live, we need to breathe. To feel alive, we need to breathe consciously.
Never hold your breath underwater.
Oxygen is a powerful medicine.
Better alternative to calm a person down, “Breathe”.
“Taking a deep breath” is a power tactic to break a heated discussion or tough negotiation.
Mindful breathing

About Surface Time, Confessions of a Diving Junkie
Collections of conversations about scuba diving, our love for the blue ocean and underwater world as well as the land side…everything that can inspire you to love life more.
Book 30-Minute Free Consultation with Stephanie:
F: https://forms.gle/DEQ8ojuFitVoi73k7
E: [email protected]

SUBSCRIBE to get constant inspirations:
YouTube: https://shorturl.at/WVZ8Y
Apple Podcasts: https://shorturl.at/DwVYT
Spotify: https://shorturl.at/qfx3U

Connect with us:
IG: @surfacetimechats or https://www.instagram.com/surfacetimechats/
TG: https://t.me/surfacetimechats
X: @surfacetimechat (no “s”, they are stingy with space!)
E: [email protected]
W: https://www.surfacetimechats.com

Voiceover by Shelley Avellino (a real person!)
W: www.shelleyavellino.com
FB: @shelley.avellino
LK: www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyavellino
IG: @shelleyavellino
YouTube: https://shorturl.at/M1Hu1
...more
16min
April 02, 2025S5 Ep1: What is Your Greatest Fear?
In this new series, Stephanie has curated a collection of transferrable experiences from scuba diving. Essentially, these are expressions demonstrating different perspective about life. Which are all intricately connected to all the roles we play.
In this episode, the topic is about Fear. The little bugger that can be so powerful, it can paralyse us.
Stephanie has found some hacks to deal with Fear. Let’s hear from her.
Key Messages
Fear’s full name is False Expectation Appearing Real.
Fear can be managed by Confidence.
7Ps = Proper Prior Planning and Preparation Prevent Poor Performance
In scuba diving, following safety protocol is the key to ensure that we are competent and confidence enough to manage our fear.
Between Fear of Failure and Fear of Success, which is the greater devil?

About Surface Time, Confessions of a Diving Junkie
Collections of conversations about scuba diving, our love for the blue ocean and underwater world as well as the land side…everything that can inspire you to love life more.
Book 30-Minute Free Consultation with Stephanie:
F: https://forms.gle/DEQ8ojuFitVoi73k7
E: [email protected]

SUBSCRIBE to get constant inspirations:
YouTube: https://shorturl.at/WVZ8Y
Apple Podcasts: https://shorturl.at/DwVYT
Spotify: https://shorturl.at/qfx3U

Connect with us:
IG: @surfacetimechats or https://www.instagram.com/surfacetimechats/
TG: https://t.me/surfacetimechats
X: @surfacetimechat (no “s”, they are stingy with space!)
E: [email protected]
W: https://www.surfacetimechats.com

Voiceover by Shelley Avellino (a real person!)
W: www.shelleyavellino.com
FB: @shelley.avellino
LK: www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyavellino
IG: @shelleyavellino
YouTube: https://shorturl.at/M1Hu1
...more
11min
April 02, 2025 Series 5: Living Life Fully with Transferable Experiences from Scuba Diving
Instead of my usual chinwag with other Diving Junkies, for this Series, I have curated a collection of transferrable experiences from scuba diving. Essentially, these are expressions demonstrating different perspective about life. They are all intricately connected to all the roles we play.

About Surface Time, Confessions of a Diving Junkie
Collections of conversations about scuba diving, our love for the blue ocean and underwater world as well as the land side…everything that can inspire you to love life more.

Book 30-Minute Free Consultation with Stephanie:
F: https://forms.gle/DEQ8ojuFitVoi73k7
E: [email protected]

SUBSCRIBE to get constant inspirations:
YouTube: https://shorturl.at/WVZ8Y
Apple Podcasts: https://shorturl.at/DwVYT
Spotify: https://shorturl.at/qfx3U

Connect with us:
IG: @surfacetimechats or https://www.instagram.com/surfacetimechats/
TG: https://t.me/surfacetimechats
X: @surfacetimechat (no “s”, they are stingy with space!)
E: [email protected]
W: https://www.surfacetimechats.com
...more
5min

FAQs about Surface Time with Stephanie:

How many episodes does Surface Time with Stephanie have?

The podcast currently has 44 episodes available.