The Curious Kaki

In this episode, we sat down with Natasha Evans, cofounder of Soko, an online eCommerce bra brand in Malaysia, about her journey building Soko, branding the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and the importance of having a support system that believes in you. 

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In this episode, we sat down with Colin, stage and screen actor, director and founding member of Footstool players, a local theatre company in Malaysia to chat about his journey into the arts industry, creating boundaries as an actor, challenges in the performing and arts industry in Malaysia and his hope for the performing arts industry. 

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In this episode, we sat down with Brian Tan, standup comic, youtuber and streamer, to chat about his journey as a stand up comedian, the uniqueness of the comedy scene in Malaysia, and authenticity and vulnerability in comedy.

Follow Brian on: 

Instagram: @briantanlive

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BrianTanLive

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrianTanLive

In this episode, we are so excited to sit down with YB Hannah Yeoh, MP for Segambut and Former Deputy Minister of Women, Family and Community Development to chat about the Malaysian dream, her journey and struggles in politics and how corruption affects everyone. 

Connect with Hannah Yeah on: 

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/hannahyeoh

Twitter: @hannahyeoh

Instagram: @hannahyeoh

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In this episode, we sat down with Dinesh Kumar, an Arts and Culture journalist for The Star Newspaper, to chat about In this episode to chat about his journey being a journalist, the importance of curiosity in his work, and the Malaysian arts and culture scene.

Get updates on Dinesh's theatre stuff and read his articles here:

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In this episode, we sat down with Amanda Xavier, a clinical psychologist, founder of Pocket of Care, TikTok-er and mental health advocate, to chat about her journey as a clinical psychologist, mental health stigma, the impact of our childhood on mental health and the inadequacy of our mental health system during the pandemic.

Disclaimer: This episode was pre-recorded before the Home Ministry and Attorney-General declared that attempted suicides would no longer be classed as a criminal activity. Since the recording of this episode, Section 309 of the Penal Code which criminalizes individuals attempting suicide will be abolished.

Connect with Amanda

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/pocketofcare/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amondexvr?

Website:https://pocketofcare.carrd.co/

Resources

🌸 Affordable Mental Health Services in Malaysia 🌸

https://www.instagram.com/p/CPkvbwhBiAD/?utm_medium=copy_link

If you need to seek professional help please visit the following website, https://www.befrienders.org.my/ or call BeFrienders at 03-76272929

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In this episode, we sat down with Zulaikha Mohamad, the host of Borak Minda and co-founder of MindaKami, a self-funded youth initiative that fights stigma, raises awareness & boosts mental health literacy. We sat down with Zulaikha to talk about her journey with mental health which led to her advocacy work through MindaKami, the power of sharing her story, challenges and lack of accessibility in our mental health system.

Topics

Connect with Zulaikha:

https://mindakami.org/

Mental health services in Malaysia (counselling, therapy, psychiatry, emotional support, etc.)

https://twitter.com/mindakami/status/1410392798927355911

If you need to seek professional help please visit the following website, https://www.befrienders.org.my/ or call BeFrienders at 03-76272929

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In this episode, we are joined by Douglas Chee, a Master Trainer specializing in Experiential Education, Coach, and co-founder of HeartKnocks. We talk about awareness, healing, and changing our perspective on pain.

Follow him on Instagram and Facebook @leapingwithdouglas.

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PS. This episode was recorded remotely hence the fuzzy audio, but we do hope you enjoy this episode!

In this episode, we are joined by Aaron Phua, a chef, barista, and founder of Fifty Tales restaurant and Thirty Seconds cafe. We had chat about following our dreams, why he chooses noodles, and his perspective on the Malaysian F&B industry!

Follow him on Instagram at @aaronphuachubby and @fifty_tales! 

Like this episode? Don't forget to follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and show us some love on Instagram at @thecuriouskaki. Stay curious and see you in the next episode!

PS. This episode was recorded remotely so we are so sorry about the poor quality audio but we do hope you enjoy this episode!