#UpgradeMe with Dana Leong

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Imagine spending a week surrounded by 400 of the world's most powerful leaders, from CEOs and astronauts to Grammy winners & members of royal legacies. This episode takes you inside the World Economic Forum (WEF) Young Global Leaders (YGL) Summit with Dana Leong, filled with stories, lessons, & personal ups and downs that will inspire your own journey. Don’t miss out on what leadership really means and how to upgrade your life.

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TEKTONIK Music 'Sweet Sleep Meditations' Now Entering the 2026 Grammy Awards Voting Ballot for Best New Age Album! On behalf of our own TEKTONIK Music, please spread the word! We're going for Grammy #3!!

We’re reaching out to ask our UpgradeMePod community to share this with your music industry contacts. Your votes for our milestone album, Sweet Sleep Meditations, mean the world to us as it enters the 2026 Grammy Awards voting process. Take a listen here: https://tr.ee/Lp924VzZCQ

Released November 2024, Sweet Sleep Meditations is a scientifically tested, immersive sonic journey designed to support deep restorative sleep, meditation, and holistic wellbeing. Featuring 11 original tracks blending the Grammy-winning electric cello mastery of Dana Leong with resonant crystal singing bowls and warm, soothing frequencies crafted by Grammy-nominated, multi-gold-recorded, Academy Award-winning engineer Cookie Marenco — founder of Blue Coast Records and a pioneer in high-resolution audio.

Recorded in 1-BIT DSD, the highest digital fidelity available, this album delivers a uniquely calming and transformational soundscape.

Thank you for rallying your networks — together, we’re creating global harmony through music.

Thankfully,
Dana Leong + TEKTONIK + #UpgradeMePod Teams

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 Musical Ambassador and a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader.

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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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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.

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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.

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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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