The Left Side

WHY did the Colossal brand grew from a one-man show photographing nightlife to it's present team of thirty two and what is the vision that drove it to become one of the largest and most respectable company in the industry?

In this gem-filled conversation with it's founder, Afiq Omar, I find out the challenges he face in maintaining creativity in the craft he love versus leading a business and how he found ways to overcome them while leading a large team. We cover how we can balance creativity and yet run a sustainable and growing business at the same time, and why it's so important to empower the people around us while we do so. Website: www.colossalweddings.com IG: @colossalweddings

How can the unconscious thoughts in our mind affect our outlook and output on life? Is positivity and negativity all a matter of 'mindfulness'?

In this casual but honest conversation with my partner, Ting, we discuss about her spiritual journey and why she chose a simpler and slower life in this fast paced city.

Topics include living sustainably, how we can manage our thoughts, and why we need to focus on the present, especially in this current climate.

Website: www.ksana.co | IG: ksana_ting

COVID-19 has hit the economy hard, real hard. Unfortunately, those of us in the gig economy haven't been spared as well. In this conversation with Melvin and Petrina, we brainstorm ideas that freelancers can implement in the short and long term to get thru this crisis, and emerge out of it stronger. | IG: @samuelgoh Website: www.samuelgoh.co |Audio produced by Lester and Charmaine www.lesterlee.info | Multifolds: http://multifolds.com.sg | A Merry Moment: https://www.amerrymoment.com

Why is it important to craft our business based on who we are, and how can we do it?

In this insightful conversation with Hart, we deep dive into various topics such as structuring our pricing and building our social media and online presence to reach out to the clients that suit our business best.

It doesn't matter if you are a creative or run a small business, the same principals can be applied to all.

Show notes at www.samuelgoh.co/podcast and find me @samuelgoh. You'll be able to find Hart at www.tomato.sg

Has your work been copied, or have you ever copied someone else's work?

Is it okay to copy? Alternatively, how do we deal with our own work being copied?

In this laughter-filled episode, we share nuggets of wisdom from one of Singapore's top florist on how to deal with this difficult and touchy subject.

- Say hi at www.samuelgoh.co, or find me on Instagram at @samuelgoh. - You'll be able to find these lovely ladies at www.floralmagic.com.sg

One of the best perks of traveling is meeting new people and expanding your world view. Well, Lester and Charmaine did that by hosting over 50 travelers through hosting couchsurfers. Just one of their many adventures after they decided to live life based on a different set of values. - Say hi at www.samuelgoh.co or find me on Instagram at @theleftsideco and @samuelgoh ! - Find Lester and Charmaine at www.lesterlee.info

Have you experienced a burnout from work or creativity?

In this episode, I deep dive into this common topic of overwork and mental burnout with my friend, Kai from KAI Picture. In this philosophical yet practical conversation, we discuss about how burnout happens, our own experiences, and how we manage it so that we can continue creating and be productive in our work and life.

If you like this episode, please follow us on Spotify and iTunes!

Signs of burnout - (25:20), Managing burnout - (36:00)

IG: kai_pictureWebsite - https://www.kaipicture.com/

Welcome to The Left Side, a podcast series that dives into lives and ideas of people who walk the path less traveled.

My name is Samuel Goh, and in this pilot episode, I talk about why I feel the need to create this podcast to reach out to fellow creatives, or people who want to break free from the unspoken rules of this rigid society and live by their own rules.

Stay tuned for the next episode, and do get in touch at www.samuelgoh.co or IG: @samuelgoh