In this two-part special of What’s Up with YOUth, Manita and Jon are joined by Yu Sheng, the founder of queer brand @heckin.unicorn which sells subtle and unique LGBTQ+ accessories and merchandise. For part one, Yu Sheng shares about his coming out story as well as his experience managing Heckin’ Unicorn. Tune in to hear about Yu Sheng’s story and learn more about the man behind the pride business!

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We begin the conversation this week applauding those living amongst us, through their thoughtful and heroic acts. 7-year-old Shakthi channeled her resources to bring her school community project right to her own doorstep, setting up a "Care and Share Corner" to supply essential food items for needy residents in her estate. Next, in an act of heroism, Mr Nasiruddin admirably came to his neighbour’s rescue when he went into a burning flat to drag out an unconscious man. We wrap up the episode discussing the importance of being kinder and managing the self-criticism we inflict on ourselves. While we strive to cultivate more compassion for the people among us, we should not forget to take care of ourselves as well!

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This episode, Manita and Marvy contemplate what it means to be happy, discuss caring for the aging in our community and celebrate love in all its forms. We start off by sharing more about the TikTok page Areyouhappy, which makes us realise that happiness comes in the smallest and simplest forms of life. Next, we delve into the mural-painting initiative by the Alzheimer's Disease Association (ADA) to create more dementia-friendly environments for our elders and talk about what it means to have dementia. We end the episode by sharing about the origins of Pride Month, with the Stonewall Riots being a significant milestone in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights.

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In this episode of What’s Up with YOUth, Manita and Jon interview Lionell, a software engineer at Facebook headquarters. Lionell shares with us about his daily work life in America and the pros and cons of living and working overseas. Tune in to find out more about Facebook’s application process and why Lionell took the leap to work in America.

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We begin this week’s episode by sharing about Gojek’s latest initiative to help facilitate the national vaccination process. Next, we highlight the actions of honest and reliable taxi drivers who have gone out of their way to return passengers’ lost items and valuables. Thank you to these taxi uncles for going the extra mile! Lastly, we touch on the emotional state of grief that we have been experiencing throughout the pandemic. While COVID-19 has taken a toll on our lives and mental health, remember to be patient with yourselves and practise positive thinking to balance the negativity that may overwhelm us.

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We start off this week’s episode by discussing the importance of showing appreciation towards our frontline and healthcare workers in this trying time, citing the recent treats delivered to TTSH staff and bus captains. We move on to talk about assistive technologies and how kindness in small doses makes all the difference to those around us. In light of the latest COVID-19 restrictions, our local hawkers are also experiencing a strain and there have been increasing calls to support them. Check out pages like wheretodapao (https://www.instagram.com/wheretodapao/) and Hawkers United (https://www.facebook.com/groups/HawkersUnited2020/) to show support!

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In this episode of What’s Up with YOUth, we have with us Seet Ynn, a 3rd year Mechanical Engineering student from Nanyang Technological University. Seet Ynn tells us more about her relationship with her brother, Sean, who has autism, and what it is like to care for a family member with autism. Tune in to hear about Seet Ynn’s journey and find out more about some of the dos and don’ts when interacting with someone with autism.

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This week, we begin with Mr Khairul’s inspiring transformation from convict to businessman, and explore the support he has received from the people around him. We then move the discussion towards giving back to society in Singapore and shed light on the charity platform, giving.sg, which is aiding Mdm Lin after her house caught fire just days before Hari Raya. With Kindness Day coming up this Friday, we wrap up the episode on a heartwarming note and share stories of kindness in our lives.

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This episode, we talk about the Sin Ming chickens and relate these experiences to the broader question of how human-nature relationships have evolved. We then discuss Marvel’s first Asian superhero on the big screen with the recent release of the MCU’s Phase 4 trailer. Celebrating the strength of mothers, we share the amazement surrounding the exceptional delivery of nonuplets by a Malian woman, Halima Cissé. On a final note, we wish everyone a happy belated Mother’s Day and an advanced Selamat Hari Raya!

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For our first episode of What’s Up with YOUth, we are joined by Sarah, a survivor of brain cancer. Diagnosed at 16, Sarah shares with us how she battled with cancer, defeated it, and eventually re-assimilated back to society. Tune in to find out more about Sarah’s journey and learn more about what we can do to support a loved one who is fighting cancer.

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