What's the difference between burnout and depression? Or a mentor and a coach? How do you tell if a life coach is legit? Hossan and Stanley are joined by Dr Jade Kua (Jade Life & Wellness) as she breaks down the importance of mental health and wellness  in a post-covid world.

CW: This episode covers different issues related to mental health, including topics like suicide and depression, as part of our holistic discussion. 

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About the guest

Dr. Jade Kua is an emergency physician, Master Certified Coach, and founder of Jade Life & Wellness Coaching Academy. She blends medical expertise with holistic coaching to promote well-being, mindfulness, and personal growth. Her academy offers ICF-accredited training and mentoring for aspiring coaches seeking purposeful, connected lives. Find out more at https://www.jadelifeandwellness.com/

It's a brand-new age of media. What does it take to be a full-time content creator? In this double-guest episode, our hosts talk to Denise Teo (@Supercatkei) and See Min (@Smxne) about their creative processes, as well as the true opportunities and challenges carving a career on platforms Twitch and YouTube. 

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About the guests

Denise Teo, also known as supercatkei on the internet, is a live streamer, content creator and community builder. She is popularly known for her gaming, music and lifestyle content such as her viral Street Interviews. Recognized as one of the leaders in live streaming for Southeast Asia, Denise has spearheaded content-creator led events and mentorship programs for aspiring streamers and content creators.

See Min Ng (@Smxne) is a Singaporean artist, YouTuber, and the pioneering force behind jagua body art in Singapore. She is the founder of Henndrawn, a studio that specializes in Jagua ink tattoos — a natural, temporary medium that mimics the look of real ink. A self-taught creative, Min weaves digital storytelling with soulful reflections on identity, mindfulness, and self-expression. Her cinematic YouTube films and visual artistry have earned her recognition in Singapore’s creative scene.

What's the difference between designer vs niche perfume? What about Eau De Toilette and Eau De Parfum? Can scents be more than just for beauty? Hosts Hossan and Stanley sit with CEO and artisan Jason Lee (Scent by SIX) to understand more about perfumery. 

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About The Guest

Jason Lee is the founder of Scent by SIX, a Singaporean fragrance brand known for creating meaningful, emotion-driven scents. Launched in 2016, the brand blends perfumery with purpose, often supporting mental wellness and community initiatives. Jason draws inspiration from personal stories and local culture, crafting fragrances that resonate on a deeper level. Under his leadership, Scent by SIX has become a respected name in Southeast Asia’s niche fragrance scene, championing both creativity and social impact. Find out more at scentbysix.com

Hossan and Stanley talk to entrepreneur Lucas Saw about running an apparel brand in an episode sure to inspire us all to pull up our socks, overcome the odds and the importance of drive in the younger generation. 

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About the guest

Lucas Saw is the director and visionary of apparel brand Talking Toes. With an entrepreneurial spirit and many years of brand consultancy under his belt, Lucas and his trusted team are on a quest to transform everyday commodities into pun-filled products that not only bring a smile, but also lasting positive impact for people and the planet. Find out more at talkingtoessocks.com

Fasten your seatbelts because special guests Ben and Jamie bring our hosts up to speed on the big disruption in the automotive world.

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About The Guests

Benjamin Lau isn’t just an avid collector of vintage cars. With many decades of experience  in the industry, Ben keeps a keen eye and ear on the ever-changing automative world to ensure that every driver he meets is paired with a drive that works for them. It’s no wonder why people come to him for the best advice when picking their next ride. 

Jamie Nonis (they/them) is an independent journalist with over 20 years of experience in the luxury scene specialising in cars, watches, private jets, yachts and travel. They are especially passionate about interviewing influential captains of industry and illustrious personalities the likes of F1 drivers Charles Leclerc, Pierre Gasly and Alex Albon. Their work has been featured on platforms such as the BBC, Channel NewsAsia, The Straits Times, Esquire (Singapore), Vogue (Singapore) and The Peak (Singapore).

How should I choose a bottle of wine as a gift? What's the real difference between Champagne and Sparkling Wine? What are the faux pax when having a drink? All these questions and more as Hossan and Stanley chat with special guest François Barel from top wine merchant Grand Vin, breaking down how to appreciate a good glass of wine. 

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Throughout his career, François Barel has worked with chefs from across the world representing a total of 11 Michelin stars. He has over two decades of experience in some of the most exquisite restaurants, and notably Joël Robuchon in Singapore. 

As a way to impart his experience with the next generation, François also lectured at NYP, where he taught about Wine, Spirits, and Mixology in the Food and Beverage Management programme. 

François is now the Head Educator at renown fine wine merchant Grand Vin.

What is the right way to care for your skin? How much sunscreen should we really be using? Is anti-aging just a myth? Join Hossan and Stanley as they break it all down with special guest, Dr Martin Chio.

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Dr Martin Chio is a Senior Consultant Dermatologist at the National Skin Centre Singapore, where he also completed his advanced speciality training in Dermatology. He was awarded an NMRC medical research fellowship as part of the MOH HMDP to pursue an MSc at University College London and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. He is also a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (London) and the Academy of Medicine Singapore; he served as the Chair of the Chapter of Dermatologists (2015–2019). 

Dr Chio is an avid clinician educator and has been appointed Adj Associate Professor with the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, Duke-NUS Medical School & the NTU Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Clinical Senior Lecturer with the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine; he was awarded the YLLSOM Dean’s award for Teaching Excellence twice. He is a visiting consultant with the SAF Medical Corps & Tan Tock Seng Hospital and an associate mediator with the Singapore Mediation Centre. 

For his active volunteer work as a visiting dermatologist at both the Dover Park Hospice and Villa Francis home for the aged, he was awarded the Healthcare Humanity Award. In 2024, he was awarded the NHG Outstanding Citizenship award & the Red Ribbon award by Action for AIDS Singapore for advocacy work.

Are there really plums or oolong tea in my coffee beans like it says on the bag? Pineapple and coffee?! Can I reuse my coffee capsules? Hossan and Stanley sit down with Jonathan Teo from Kyuukei Coffee to brew up a conversation on how to appreciate the world of coffee. 

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After pivoting from the biotech industry, Jonathan is now the proud owner and founder of Kyuukei Coffee.

With his team, he has continued to grow the brand from a simple coffee cart in 2023 into fully-run cafes in Singapore at both Alexandra and Maxwell. 

Like its name (which means “rest” in Japanese), Jonathan hopes that Kyuukei will continue to provide a warm refuge for people to connect and recharge from the busyness of life. 

Find out more at kyuukeicoffee.com.

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After pivoting from the biotech industry, Jonathan is now the proud owner and founder of Kyuukei Coffee.

With his team, he has continued to grow the brand from a simple coffee cart in 2023 into fully-run cafes in Singapore at both Alexandra and Maxwell. 

Like its name (which means “rest” in Japanese), Jonathan hopes that Kyuukei will continue to provide a warm refuge for people to connect and recharge from the busyness of life. 

Find out more at kyuukeicoffee.com.

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After pivoting from the biotech industry, Jonathan is now the proud owner and founder of Kyuukei Coffee.

With his team, he has continued to grow the brand from a simple coffee cart in 2023 into fully-run cafes in Singapore at both Alexandra and Maxwell. 

Like its name (which means “rest” in Japanese), Jonathan hopes that Kyuukei will continue to provide a warm refuge for people to connect and recharge from the busyness of life. 

Find out more at kyuukeicoffee.com.

Is there ever a right time to pivot in your career? Do I have what it takes to be in the gig economy? What should we do to keep up with this fast-changing world? Hossan and Stanley talk to special guest, James Koh, about navigating the intricacies of mid-career switches.

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About The Guest

James is a known talent scout in the advertising and marketing communications industry, and the top people know that he will find them a great job. 

Based in Singapore, he has successfully placed general managers, managing directors, creative directors, executive creative directors and strategic planning directors in multinational advertising agencies throughout Asia. 

Identifying leaders for the communications and branding industry is one of James’s passions. Outside of work, he enjoys time working out and if you are lucky you might bump into him as he races at Hyrox Taipei in April this year.

His new book, Hire Power, is out now and available to purchase here and at major bookstores across Singapore. 

Find out more about James and his work at jameskennethkoh.com

Hossan and Stanley talk to Benjamin Lee about the importance of staying curious no matter how old you are, especially in a constantly changing world. 

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About the guest

Benjamin Lee (also known as Mr Miyagi) is an instigator in brand storytelling and communications. He's the OG "content creator", scriptwriter and a curious person.

Find out more about Ben here.