Get ready to explore the future of music and media with Adams Fan, Chief Creative Officer of F5 Shanghai, China’s most awarded independent agency at Cannes Lions. Adams flips the interview with Dana Leong, sharing visionary insights drawn from his trailblazing career leading breakthrough creative campaigns for global giants like Pfizer, Lenovo, Saudi Tourism, and more.

Known for blending technology, storytelling and cultural trends, Adams reveals where the music and media industries are headed, and how creators can stay ahead in a rapidly shifting landscape. Dana also shares why he values Adams as a creative kindred spirit and relentless hustler.

Tune in as these two visionaries break down innovation, creativity, and the evolving business of entertainment.

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Whatever your brain looks like, we all have something in common, in that there’s an entire universe inside your head and we’ve barely scratched the surface when it comes to understanding how it all works.

Today’s guest is a full fledge neuroscience genius, a tech mogul and one of the most influential female entrepreneurs of our time. Multiple documentaries, news segments, magazine covers and one of the most viewed TED Talks on earth, all focus on her life’s work and journey as a trained attorney who pivoted to becoming a renowned pioneer in brain science, a young global leader and a true role model.TAN LE has overcome immeasurably challenging childhood as a refugee overcoming unthinkable, treacherous near-death experiences to become, globally recognized, as one of the premiere entrepreneurs in Neuroscience. What I believe makes her incredibly rare is that she has both a remarkably high IQ, accompanied with a warm love and awareness of everyone around her a.k.a. an incredibly high EQ, and that’s why today’s episode is focused on the neuroscience genius, my lovely friend and TAN LE.

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Welcome back to #UpgradeMe. It’s a podcast about the never ending self improvement journey, ideas and life hacks to help you level up and the people who make it happen! Hosted by Dana Leong, a 2x Grammy Winning Musician, a US Music Ambassador and a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader.

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Dana answers the most popular question he receives, "How do you win a Grammy Award?". What do you think? Did he answer it? What else would you like to know in future episodes? #UpgradeMePod #DanaLeong #Grammy #PaquitoDrivera #Musician #Productivity #StoryTime #Motivation #Podcast--Welcome back to #UpgradeMe. It’s a podcast about the never ending self improvement journey, ideas and life hacks to help you level up and the people who make it happen! Hosted by Dana Leong, a 2x Grammy Winning Musician, a US Music Ambassador and a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader. Support #UpgradeMe:https://www.patreon.com/UpgradeMePod⁠ Join our communities online at:https://www.Instagram.com/UpgradeMePod IGhttps://www.TikTok.com/@UpgradeMePod TIKTOKhttps://www.Facebook.com/UpgradeMePod FBhttps://www.Youtube.com/@UpgradeMePod⁠ YT⁠https://www.x.com/PodUpgrade⁠ X⁠https://www.Linkedin.com/in/DanaLeong LinkedInSubscribe to Upgrade Me: https://bit.ly/upgradeytsub#UpgradeMe is sponsored by https://www.TEKTONIKmusic.org (Harmony Heals)

On this episode of #UpgradeMe with Dana Leong, we take you inside the motivational mindset of teenage multinational cart racing champion and burgeoning formula racer Nikhil Bohra through his regiments, training, trials tribulations and biggest growth opportunities. Buckle up!

Welcome back to #UpgradeMePod. It’s a podcast about the never ending self improvement journey, ideas and life hacks to help you level up and the people who make it happen! Hosted by Dana Leong, a 2x Grammy Winning Musician, a US Musical Ambassador and a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader. Join our communities online at:https://www.Instagram.com/UpgradeMePodhttps://www.TikTok.com/@UpgradeMePodhttps://www.Facebook.com/UpgradeMePodhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz78FK-d4PsebeDbKaArigwhttps://www.soundcloud.com/UpgradeMePodhttps://www.x.com/UpgradeMePodhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/DanaLeongSubscribe to Upgrade Me: https://bit.ly/upgradeytsubUpgrade Me is sponsored by TEKTONIKmusic.org (Harmony Heals)#danaleong #grammy #motivation #billionaire #podcast #inspiration #selfimprovement #mentalhealth

Dana Leong shares the incredible journey of #UpgradeMe from a COVID-era concept to one of the fastest-growing and most rewarding projects he’s ever been part of. With gratitude to our amazing community, guests, and team—including editor JC—this milestone is a testament to the power of learning, storytelling, and connecting with inspiring leaders worldwide. Join us on this journey of growth and motivation! 🌟

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Today we learn life lessons and productivity wisdom from Bunty Bohra. He is a highly accomplished business executive, currently serving as a partner at Antler, a global venture capital firm, and CEO of Biologic Pte, an advisory and investment firm based in Singapore and the former CEO of Goldman Sachs, India. Bunty has extensive experience in empowering and investing in exceptional founders and creators.

Bunty is a fellow of the Aspen Institute’s India Leadership Initiative, is a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader, serves on the Advisory Board of the MIT Sloan Finance Group, is a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization and previously served on the Asia Society Corporate Diversity Council.

Bunty earned dual SB degrees in Chemical Engineering and Management Science from MIT in 1996 and was awarded a certificate of completion for the Global Leadership and Public Policy for the 21st Century Program at Harvard Kennedy School in 2016. Additionally he has completed executive education programs at Oxford University and the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at National University of Singapore.

Welcome back to #UpgradeMe. It’s a podcast about the never ending self improvement journey, ideas and life hacks to help you level up and the people who make it happen! Hosted by Dana Leong, a 2x Grammy Winning Musician, a US Music Ambassador and a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader.

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00:00 Intro Stateless Mogul? Taejun Shin’s Journey Begins02:00 The Stateless Hustle: Born Stateless, Built an EmpireHow he leveraged adversity into resilience and entrepreneurial drive.3:15 What Does the World Economic Form Do?!8:53 United Nations 🏛️16:36 A new initiative in Japan seeks to improve child services 🌍25:01 Financial inclusion and transformative education, realistic Ai Strategy 🌍36:39 Crypto can enhance remittance efficiency 50:51 Prioritizing Your Life 🎸01:09:28 Multitasking! Taejun discusses his journey through music, martial arts and sports, emphasizing the importance of flow, balance, sustainability, mental wellness and family time in overcoming challenges and managing stress. 🧠01:16:35 Managing Stress More 🌱01:24:47 Making Important Decisions 🌍--Meet Taejun Shin — a true modern-day polymath, who defies all odds while building a global microfinance empire, despite being stateless! As the founder of Gojo & Company, he provides financial services to millions in developing countries while running nonprofits focused on child welfare. But that’s not all. Taejun is also an ultra-marathoner who conquered 1,648 km, a 6th Dan in Go (Japanese Chess), a karate black belt, a passionate drummer and a skilled street photographer. In this episode of #UpgradeMe with Dana Leong , we explore how Taejun’s unique background fuels his relentless pursuit of excellence across industries. Get ready for a masterclass in resilience, innovation and purpose-driven living.--Welcome back to #UpgradeMe. It’s a podcast about the never ending self improvement journey, ideas and life hacks to help you level up and the people who make it happen! Hosted by Dana Leong, a 2x Grammy Winning Musician, a US Music Ambassador and a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader. Support #UpgradeMe:https://www.patreon.com/UpgradeMePod⁠ Join our communities online at:https://www.Instagram.com/UpgradeMePod IGhttps://www.TikTok.com/@UpgradeMePod TIKTOKhttps://www.Facebook.com/UpgradeMePod FBhttps://www.Youtube.com/@UpgradeMePod⁠ YT⁠https://x.com/PodUpgrade⁠ X⁠https://www.Linkedin.com/in/DanaLeong LinkedInSubscribe to Upgrade Me: https://bit.ly/upgradeytsub#UpgradeMe is sponsored by https://www.TEKTONIKmusic.org (Harmony Heals)

Thrilled to have #UpgradeMePod guest #MichikoZentoh, producer who helped change the face of Japanese travel and culture TV with legends like #AnthonyBourdain, #JackieChan and the #Olympics.

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Is there a limit on how free a spirit can be? Are we confined between the guard rails of our parents’ genetics and their nurture? Many times when a spirit is too curious to stay within its own four walls, it ventures to other cities, to other countries, to other continents and even to other altitudes while in search of deeper understanding and connection with the world, through culture, language, food, storytelling and shared experiences. In today’s episode, I am honored to share an hour with that free spirit who has lept boundaries to become an in demand producer for on screen household names like Anthony Bourdain, Jackie Chan, the BBC and two times at the Olympic Games in Japan. This is my Upgrade Me interview with Michiko Zentoh.

If you enjoy today’s episode, please don’t forget to hit the subscribe and like buttons, connect with us in the comments and on your favorite platforms to stream audio and video. We’ve also got a Patreon page, links in description, where you can subscribe to, support creation and receive that exclusive content and merch. You won’t regret it.

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Welcome back to #UpgradeMe. It’s a podcast about the never ending self improvement journey, ideas and life hacks to help you level up and the people who make it happen! Hosted by Dana Leong, a 2x Grammy Winning Musician, a US Music Ambassador and a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader.

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People always ask, what is it like to work in the music industry and how do artists make a living? Can you survive from making content for YouTube? During the pandemic, that question has become much more complex. However, they still say, ‘slow and steady wins the race’. Over the past 6 years I’ve known her, I’ve watched Minami grow in every way while relentlessly releasing songs and music videos on her duo CREAM's YouTube Channel as well as going out and making it happen live on tour throughout the year. Her story is one that drives home a healthy reminder of the fundamentals of persistence and courage. Courage to go against expectations and the beyond the obligatory and at times around the seemingly very operational practices in the Japanese entertainment industry. From working with some of the biggest names in Japan’s music industry to her hilarious stories of humble beginnings, I am honored to share the #UpgradeMe story of Minami from CREAM.

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Welcome back to #UpgradeMe. It’s a podcast about the never ending self improvement journey, ideas and life hacks to help you level up and the people who make it happen! Hosted by Dana Leong, a 2x Grammy Winning Musician, a US Music Ambassador and a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader.

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Today, we dive deep into the world of a true virtuoso, Jordan Rudess, whose journey from being a classical pianist at Juilliard in New York to the keyboard wizard of Dream Theater is nothing short of extraordinary. Imagine a young prodigy, trained in the hallowed halls of Juilliard, choosing to abandon the predictable path to explore the uncharted realms of progressive rock. Much like an artist swapping the traditional canvas for the digital screen, Rudess embraces synthesizers and innovation, crafting soundscapes that transcend the ordinary. His story is a symphony of bold decisions and relentless pursuit of musical excellence. From his early days in the electronic space music band "Complex", to transforming into a titan of the prog-metal scene with Dream Theater, Jordan's career is a testament to the power of following one's passion. He seamlessly blends the precision of classical training with the experimental edge of rock, much like a master chef blending the most unexpected ingredients to create a culinary masterpiece. Join us as we explore the mind of a man who doesn't just play keyboards — he redefines them. We'll discuss his groundbreaking work with Liquid Tension Experiment, his ventures into software development with Wizdom Music, and his role as an educator shaping future generations of musicians. Ready yourself for a journey through realms of music innovation and creativity with the one and only Jordan Rudess.

#JordanRudess  @JordanRudessKeys  #DreamTheater  @dreamtheaterofficial  #DanaLeong #Grammy #Juilliard  @JuilliardSchool  #Piano  @PianoteOfficial  #Keyboard #Korg  @KorgOfficial  #ProgRock