You Never Know with Nicole Lee

You Never Know with Nicole Lee

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  • #17 — What Men Don’t Talk About: Failure, Sales & The Darker Sides Of Entrepreneurship | Neil Patwardhan: “Vulnerability Is The Hidden Sales Superpower!” “It’s OK To Be Not OK!” “Men Need To Have Open Conversations!”

    Men don’t talk enough about the failure, burnout, or mental toll of running a business or leading in the workplace — but perhaps they should.

     

    In this episode of You Never Know, Neil Patwardhan shares what it’s really like behind the scenes — from working in the corporate world at Dell and Accenture to becoming an “accidental founder,” and learning the sometimes-dark lessons of entrepreneurship.

     

    Growing up as an immigrant kid in the U.S., Neil had to learn how to fit in, fail fast, and find his way out of deep loneliness — which allowed him to hone valuable skills in networking, leading to sales roles, including the one he has today as Chief Sales Officer APAC at Sinch.

     

    We talk about sales as a life skill regardless of your role, the stigma in Asia around failure, and why vulnerability — especially for men — is often the missing piece in both business and life.

     

    If you want to up your game in sales and networking, and you’re curious about what some men may be going through in business and in life, this episode is for you. I hope it reaches you exactly when you’re meant to find it.

     

    Chapters:

    00:00 Introduction

    02:22 Feeling Alone Growing Up as an Immigrant Kid in the U.S.

    06:08 You Can’t Wait Around to Make Friends or Fit In

    10:29 Going Through Depression as a Teenager

    12:20 Becoming a Chameleon to Survive — Early Lessons in Networking

    15:06 The Truth About Networking — And Why People Overthink It

    17:25 You’re Constantly Selling Yourself — Even If You’re Not in Sales

    19:06 10 Years at Dell — Telling Stories with Data & WIIFM

    21:43 Using Human Psychology to Influence at Work

    24:29 Becoming an Accidental Founder — And Learning the Hard Way

    27:04 The Darker Sides of Entrepreneurship

    30:06 Startup Funding — Can You Do It Without Investors?

    32:23 What Neil Would Do Differently as a Founder

    35:56 The Emotional Toll of Entrepreneurship — Especially for Men

    38:58 Why Failure Needs to Be Talked About More in Asia

    42:09 Why Men Struggle to Talk About Mental Health

    45:26 How Vulnerability Builds Stronger Connections

    50:17 Leading with Vulnerability — Sales’ Hidden Superpower

    57:58 A Message for Men — And Anyone Building Their Career or Business


    ❤️

    Nicole

     

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    👉🏼 Follow Neil Patwardhan on:

    LinkedIn: https://sg.linkedin.com/in/neilpatwardhan

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neileyo/

     

    👉🏼 Follow Nicole Lee on:

    LinkedIn: ⁠⁠http://linkedin.com/in/nicoleethisisme⁠ ⁠

    Website: https://⁠www.youneverknow.co/⁠

    Instagram: ⁠⁠http://instagram.com/nicoleleethisisme⁠⁠

    TikTok: ⁠⁠http://tiktok.com/@nicoleleethisisme⁠⁠

     

    🎬 Filmed at: Poddster Singapore

    #youneverknow #podcast #contentcreator #trending #men #mentalhealth #health #authenticity #sales #network #networth #leadership #success #business #entrepreneurship #jobs #career #transformation #growth #viral #viralvideos #empowerment #dream #courage #learning #learn #usa #Singapore #asia 

    1 hr 1 min
  • #16 — Knowledge Isn’t Your Biggest Asset. Your Brand Is! | Rae Fung: “People Want Your Story & Perspective!” “Owning Your Voice Is Like Going To The Gym. Put In the Reps!”

    Your voice is your personal brand. And your brand is your biggest asset. Not your knowledge. Not your picture-perfect image. Not even your business card.

     

    In this episode of You Never Know, I sit down with Own Your Voice coach, speaker, and emcee, Rae Fung for a real conversation about what it means to find — and own — your voice.

     

    From starting out as an emcee at 15, to navigating the raw hunger for validation, battling the complexities of unhealthy mentorship, and discovering the power of her inner and outer voice, Rae's journey is a strong reminder that personal branding isn’t something you build — it’s something you uncover from within.

     

    If you’re learning to find your voice, and wondering where to start on building your personal brand, this episode is for you. I hope it finds you exactly when you need it.

     

    Chapters:

    00:00 Introduction

    01:50 Starting Out as an Emcee at 15

    06:24 The Deep Craving to Be Seen and Heard

    10:45 Living on External Validation: The Raw Truths

    17:33 Chasing Freedom: Joining a Multi-Level Marketing Company

    21:11 When Mentorship Becomes Toxic

    30:22 Trusting Your Inner Voice Over More Experienced People

    34:43 How “Successful” People Lose Their Voice Too

    37:46 Self-Doubt Never Leaves Until You Do the Inner Work

    40:51 How to Start Owning Your Voice Today

    43:46 Why Personal Branding Is Your Greatest Asset

    49:16 A Personal Branding Case Study: Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco

    52:23 Rae’s Advice on Unconventional Careers and Finding Your Path

     

    ❤️

    Nicole

     

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    👉🏼 Follow Rae Fung on:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raefung/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raematrix

    Telegram Community: https://t.me/ownyourvoicex

    Email newsletter: https://sendfox.com/raefungx

     

    👉🏼 Follow Nicole Lee on:

    LinkedIn: ⁠⁠http://linkedin.com/in/nicoleethisisme⁠ ⁠

    Website: https://⁠www.youneverknow.co/⁠

    Instagram: ⁠⁠http://instagram.com/nicoleleethisisme⁠⁠

    TikTok: ⁠⁠http://tiktok.com/@nicoleleethisisme⁠⁠

     

    🎬 Filmed at: Poddster Singapore

    #youneverknow #podcast #contentcreator #trending #personalbranding #marketing #authenticity #voice #leadership #success #business #entrepreneurship #jobs #transformation #growth #viral #viralvideos #empowerment #dream #courage #learning #learn #career #mentalhealth #health


    57 min
  • #15 — Award-Winning Marketer: Why Purpose Leads To Real Success | Anser Aly: “Marketing Is The New Finance!” “A Good Leader Listens!” “Purpose Is Why You Get Out Of Bed!”

    What if winning awards doesn’t mean you’ve truly succeeded? What if purpose matters more than, and can even lead to, success?

     

    In this episode I speak with Anser Aly, an award-winning "accidental marketer" who spent nearly two decades at Unilever leading campaigns at global brands — including three Cannes Lions wins.

     

    But despite all the accolades, something was missing. And that something was purpose.

     

    That was when Anser found his why, transitioned into learning and leadership development, and committed to helping others find theirs too.

     

    Whether you’re winning on paper or wondering what’s next, this episode is your reminder that purpose is so much more than success — it leads to real success. I hope this inspires you and finds you exactly when you need it.

     

    Chapters:

    00:00 – Introduction

    02:50 – Anser’s Cultural Roots, Name & Identity

    07:55 – From Accountant to Accidental Marketer

    13:47 – Entering Marketing at Unilever

    19:30 – Running Award-Winning Campaigns

    25:04 – Marketing Today: The New Finance?

    27:23 – The Shift: From Marketing to Leadership Development

    30:50 – Discovering Purpose and Taking Action

    36:03 – What Makes a Good Leader

    39:51 – The Role of Purpose in the Workplace

    45:50 – Embracing Change Because You Never Know

    46:40 – Human Relationships in Leadership

    50:44 – Magic Moments & Gut Instincts

    52:21 – The One Message Anser Would Put on a Billboard

     

    ❤️

    Nicole

     

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    👉🏼 Follow Anser Aly on:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anseraly/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anseraly/  

    Website: www.thegrowthlabs.co  

     

    👉🏼 Follow Nicole Lee on:

    LinkedIn: ⁠⁠http://linkedin.com/in/nicoleethisisme⁠ ⁠

    Website: https://⁠www.youneverknow.co/⁠

    Instagram: ⁠⁠http://instagram.com/nicoleleethisisme⁠⁠

    TikTok: ⁠⁠http://tiktok.com/@nicoleleethisisme⁠⁠

     

    🎪 Join my next community event in Singapore on 23 April 2025: https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/1318472158719?aff=oddtdtcreator

     

    🎬 Filmed at: Poddster Singapore

     

    #youneverknow #podcast #contentcreator #purpose #marketing #leadership #success #finance #business #entrepreneurship #jobs #transformation #growth #viral #viralvideos #empowerment #dream #courage #learning #learn #career

    54 min
  • #14 — Do This For Better Teeth & Sleep!: From Teacher To CEO | Louisa Lee: “I Can Be Anything I Want To Be!” “I Was Struggling As A Teacher!” “More In Business Doesn’t Mean Better.”

    From teacher to CEO of a dental practice and health & wellness group, DP Healthverse, Louisa Lee’s career journey is anything but ordinary.

     

    In this episode of You Never Know, Louisa opens up about the internal struggles many don’t see behind the teaching profession, why she left it to build a business with her husband, how she grew it without being a dentist herself, and the surprising truths about oral health.

     

    If you’re curious about what goes into running a health-related business, and want tips on improving your health, this episode is for you. I hope this conversation finds you exactly when you need it.


    Chapters:

    00:00 Introduction

    01:58 A Master's in Linguistics and Speaking & Thinking in Mandarin

    06:00 Why She Started Her Career as a Teacher

    09:03 The Sides We Don’t See About Being a Teacher: Rethinking Education

    13:16 How Louisa Went from Teaching to Running a Dental Practice

    16:13 The Push Factor to Leave Teaching at a Top Girls’ School

    20:44 Building a Dental & Healthcare Business from Scratch

    27:21 Being Progressive & Pushing the Boundaries of Dentistry

    34:30 Biggest Challenges & Lessons Running Her Business

    38:22 Mouth Breathing & Tongue Positioning: How They Impact Your Teeth?!

    41:36 How to Have Better Teeth & Oral Health

    44:15 Partnering with Her Husband to Build the Business

    48:33 Balancing Being a Mom and an Entrepreneur

    50:42 The Most Common Bad Habit People Have with Their Teeth

    51:13 The One Person Louisa Would Like to Have Dinner With

    53:24 One Lesson Working with Her Husband Taught Her


    ❤️

    Nicole

    —————

    👉🏼 Follow Louisa Lee on:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisalee/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisalee/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/louisayue

    Website: www.dpdental.com

     

    👉🏼 Follow Nicole Lee on:

    LinkedIn: ⁠⁠http://linkedin.com/in/nicoleethisisme⁠ ⁠

    Website: https://⁠www.youneverknow.co/⁠

    Instagram: ⁠⁠http://instagram.com/nicoleleethisisme⁠⁠

    TikTok: ⁠⁠http://tiktok.com/@nicoleleethisisme⁠⁠

     

    🎪 Join my next community event in Singapore on 23 April 2025: https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/1318472158719?aff=oddtdtcreator

     

    🎬 Filmed at: Poddster Singapore

     

    #youneverknow #podcast #contentcreator #health #healthcare #dentist #technology #business #entrepreneurship #women #teacher #transformation #growth #viral #viralvideos #empowerment #dream #courage #learning #learn #career #education #doctor

    56 min
  • #13 — Speaking Out At 21: What This Content Creator Learned The Hard Way | Jeraldine Phneah: “I Stress Every Time I Post!” “I've Learned To Be Accountable & Not To Run!” “Everyone Has Something Valuable.”

    At just 21, Jeraldine Phneah started speaking out online about things that mattered to her and her millennial generation — even when many of her peers didn’t.


    In this episode of You Never Know, she opens up about why social issues have always interested her, the emotional cost and personal growth of speaking out, and her experiences from investing to dating in her 30s.

     

    For anyone who’s ever struggled with using their voice or creating content in public — this one’s for you. I hope this episode reaches you exactly when you need it.

     

    Chapters:

    00:00 Introduction

    02:01 Jeraldine's Childhood and Family Influence

    04:24 Early Advocacy of Social Issues: Why She Started

    10:44 Equal Opportunity, Career Fulfilment & Elderly Care

    14:02 The Importance of Self Belief

    16:49 Navigating the Public Scrutiny of Speaking Out

    21:58 The Real Value of Content Creation

    24:32 Biggest Lessons from Writing in Public

    26:56 Investing Early and Being Financially Independent

    33:28 Dating and Relationships in Your 30s

    36:43 The Surprising "World Figure" She’d Want to Meet

    40:14 The Common Misconception People Have About Her

    42:20 Message for the Millennial Generation

     

    ❤️

    Nicole

     

    —————

    👉🏼 Follow Jeraldine Phneah on:

    Instagram: www.instagram.com/jeraldinephneah

    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/jeraldinephneah

    Website: www.jeraldinephneah.com

     

    👉🏼 Follow Nicole Lee on:

    LinkedIn: ⁠⁠http://linkedin.com/in/nicoleethisisme⁠⁠

    YouTube: ⁠http://YouTube.com/@nicoleleethisisme⁠

    Spotify:  ⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/youneverknowwithnicolelee⁠

    Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-never-know-with-nicole-lee/id1789078881⁠

    Instagram: ⁠⁠http://instagram.com/nicoleleethisisme⁠⁠

    TikTok: ⁠⁠http://tiktok.com/@nicoleleethisisme⁠⁠

    Website: https://⁠www.youneverknow.co/⁠

     

    🎬 Filmed at: Poddster Singapore

     

    #youneverknow #podcast #contentcreator #content #finance #ai #technology #business #careers #fintech #transformation #growth #viral #viralvideos #empowerment #dream #leadership #courage

    45 min
  • #12 — Want To Thrive In Banking & Finance? Learn This! | Paul Hodes: "Raise Both Hands!" "Be Your Own Career Counsellor." "Use Your Network!" "AI Is A Game-Changer."

    If you want to thrive in banking and finance, this episode is for you. Finance veteran, Paul Hodes, shares about the key moves that shaped his long-standing career, including experiences at Fidelity, more than 25 years at senior positions in Citi, and his transition to fintech at Privé Technologies, where he is now CEO.

     

    We dive deep into what really makes a difference in your career — how networking and corporate dynamics shape success, why mindset shifts are essential when moving from banking to fintech, and the impact of AI and digital solutions on the industry.

     

    If you’re navigating the finance industry or simply looking to elevate your career in a big corporation, this episode will help you gain some valuable insights. I hope this finds you exactly when you need it on your journey.

     

    Chapters:

    00:00 Introduction
     01:56 Paul's Career in Finance & His Drive to See the World
     05:19 Biggest Lessons from More Than 25 Years at Citi
     07:02 Building a Career at a Big Bank & Changing Roles Internally
     10:44 Navigating Complex Dynamics at a Big Corporate
     16:05 The Importance of Building Your Internal & External Network
     19:02 Recognizing & Responding to Reorganizations
     31:02 Transitioning from Banking to Fintech: Biggest Surprises
     40:13 Learning Through Doing in Fintech
     42:21 The Role of AI in Wealth Management & Wealth Tech
     49:53 The Human Value in AI-Driven Finance
     52:32 Advice for Transitioning Careers
     54:59 One Game-Changer for Financial Investors
     55:54 Favorite Song & One Thing He Would Swap Between SG & HK

     

    ❤️

    Nicole

    —————

    👉🏼 Follow Paul Hodes on:

    LinkedIn: https://hk.linkedin.com/in/paul-hodes-24a52513  

    Website https://www.privetechnologies.com

     

    👉🏼 Follow Nicole Lee on:

    LinkedIn: ⁠⁠http://linkedin.com/in/nicoleethisisme⁠⁠

    YouTube: ⁠http://YouTube.com/@nicoleleethisisme⁠

    Spotify:  ⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/youneverknowwithnicolelee⁠

    Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-never-know-with-nicole-lee/id1789078881⁠

    Instagram: ⁠⁠http://instagram.com/nicoleleethisisme⁠⁠

    TikTok: ⁠⁠http://tiktok.com/@nicoleleethisisme⁠⁠

    Website: https://⁠www.youneverknow.co/⁠

     

    🎬 Filmed at: Poddster Singapore

     

    #youneverknow #podcast #banking #finance #business #ai #technology #careers #fintech #startup #transformation #growth #viral #empowerment #dream #networking #mentorship #leadership

    59 min
  • #11 – Starting A Business At 19: Why You Are Your Biggest Enemy | Amanda Cua: “I Thought Being Young Was A Disadvantage!” “There Is No Best Path In Business!” “I Found The 3rd Door!”

    Most people wait until they’re fully ready to start a business. 23-year-old Amanda Cua didn’t.

     

    At 19, she skipped university and launched Backscoop, a media startup covering Southeast Asia’s startup scene. No degree, little experience—just an idea, a problem to solve, and the determination to make it work.

     

    Now, at 23, she’s a Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia entrepreneur. But her biggest challenge? Managing herself.

     

    In this episode, we talk about what it really takes to start a business, the hardest lessons in entrepreneurship, and how she’s navigating identity, growth, and being enough.

     

    I hope this reaches you exactly when you need it.

     

    00:00 Introduction

    02:53 Amanda's Early Life In The Philippines & Exploring Identity

    08:47 Understanding Her Heritage: What It Means To be Chinese Filipino

    13:11 The Birth of Backscoop: Taking Risks

    16:18 "The Third Door" In Life & Not Going To University

    21:48 Going From Rejecting To Embracing Her Young Age

    24:52 The Biggest Challenge As An Entrepreneur Is Yourself

    25:57 Her Observations Dealing With VCs & Founders

    31:06 Evolving Business Perspectives: At 23 vs. 19

    34:20 Advice To Someone Thinking Of Starting A Business

    36:09 3 Biggest Lessons From Running Her Own Business

    41:10 Facing Insecurities, Disconnection & Feeling Not Enough

    44:03 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia: A Needed Recognition & Validation

    47:03 Why Amanda Moved To Singapore

    49:58 Living In Singapore vs. Philippines: Reconstructing Her Life

    53:01 What She'd Tell Herself At 19

    55:21 If Someone Is Thinking Of Starting A Business

    56:00 The One Thing That People Get Wrong About Her

    57:03 The Song That Best Describes Amanda

    58:02 Favourite Foods After A Long Day In Singapore

     

    ❤️

    Nicole

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    👉🏼 Follow Amanda Cua on:

    LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-cua?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsamandacua?igsh=MWRjcWxvYWNyM21kbw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsamandacua?_t=ZS-8utccs5EjmK&_r=1

    Website https://www.backscoop.com

     

    👉🏼 Follow Nicole Lee on:

    LinkedIn: ⁠⁠http://linkedin.com/in/nicoleethisisme⁠⁠

    YouTube: ⁠http://YouTube.com/@nicoleleethisisme⁠

    Spotify:  ⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/youneverknowwithnicolelee⁠

    Instagram: ⁠⁠http://instagram.com/nicoleleethisisme⁠⁠

    TikTok: ⁠⁠http://tiktok.com/@nicoleleethisisme⁠⁠

    Website: https://⁠www.youneverknow.co/⁠

     

    🎬 Filmed at: Poddster Singapore

     

    #youneverknow #podcast #women #business #entrepreneurship #startup #transformation #freedom #abundance #growth #finance #crypto #viral #empowerment #dreambig #motivation

    1 hr 1 min
  • #10 – Money Blocks That Keep You From Getting Wealthy: The Journey From Abuse To Abundance | Crystal Chow: “I Needed An Exit Plan.” “Rewrite Your Money Narratives!”

    Let’s face it. We all want and need money, but most of us don’t like to talk about it. I speak with Crystal Chow, a Money Consciousness Coach, as we dive into her transformative journey—from abuse to abundance, banking to crypto, and starting her own business.

     

    We go deep into how scarcity beliefs and self-doubt block wealth, the powerful role of self-worth in shaping our financial reality, and how healing your relationship with money and people can unlock true freedom.

     

    If you struggle with talking about money, how relationships show up in your life, or feel like one or both have been a source of stress, guilt, or discomfort — this episode is for you. I hope you this podcast reaches you whenever you are meant to find it.

     

    00:00 Intro

    02:48 Crystal's Early Influences and Money Philosophy

    04:10 Lessons from Managing Money for Wealthy Clients

    06:45 Transitioning from Banking to Crypto

    09:35 The Living Hell of an Abusive Marriage

    11:59 Attracting a Partner That Reflects Your Low Self-Worth

    13:57 When Enough Was Enough

    18:13 Inner Work & Building a Financial Lifeline Before Walking Away

    22:15 The Importance of Financial Education: Start Simple

    25:00 Biggest Money Blocks vs Enablers: Scarcity vs Abundance

    28:10 Scarcity Consciousness and Self-Worth

    30:02 The Challenge of Receiving Repels Givers

    34:49 Understanding Trust & Control Issues; Setting Boundaries

    37:52 Redefining Abundance Beyond Money

    41:18 The Meaning of Money Consciousness

    45:02 Leaving a Salaried Job for Solopreneurship

    49:41 Money Advice to Your Younger Self

    50:38 How to Unblock Your Money Block

    52:22 You Are The Creator of Your Reality

     

    ❤️

    Nicole

    —————

    👉🏼 Follow Crystal Chow on:

    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/shiningwithcrystal

    Instagram: www.instagram.com/shiningwithcrystal

    TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@shiningwithcrystal

    YouTube: www.youtube.com/@shiningwithcrystal

    Website: www.cosmiquegroup.com

     

    👉🏼 Follow Nicole Lee on:

    Website: https://⁠www.youneverknow.co/⁠

    LinkedIn: ⁠⁠http://linkedin.com/in/nicoleethisisme⁠⁠

    YouTube: ⁠http://YouTube.com/@nicoleleethisisme⁠

    Spotify:  ⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/youneverknowwithnicolelee⁠

    Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-never-know-with-nicole-lee/id1789078881⁠

    Instagram: ⁠⁠http://instagram.com/nicoleleethisisme⁠⁠

    TikTok: ⁠⁠http://tiktok.com/@nicoleleethisisme⁠⁠

     

    🎬 Filmed at: Poddster Singapore

     

    #youneverknow #podcast #women #money #consciousness #awakening #selflove #transformation #freedom #abundance #growth #finance #crypto #viral #empowerment #relationship #solo

    56 min
  • #9 — From Woman To Mom, Bank To Startup: Letting Go Of Being Perfect | Nicole Lee: “I Thought I Could Control Everything!” “It’s So Hard To be A Super Mom!” “It’s OK To Make Mistakes.”

    Have you ever felt like you needed to be "perfect" to be enough? I have.


    For years, I thought I had to be in control. I thought I could. I planned everything. I strived to meet every expectation. I anticipated people's needs. 


    In this special edition of You Never Know, the mic gets turned on me! Guest host Daria Huck leads a deep and honest conversation about my journey as a woman and a mom with a career, my move from a top bank to a startup, and the pressure to be perfect.


    If you’ve ever struggled with perfectionism, fear of the unknown, trusting yourself, or navigating life as a woman, man, mom or dad — know that you are not alone.

     

    Know that perhaps it's time to stop surviving and start thriving. To take a chance on yourself.

     

    I hope you find this podcast meaningful and helpful for you wherever you are on your journey, and that it reaches you whenever you are meant to find it.


    00:00 Intro: Podcast Takeover
     03:22 Embracing Vulnerability & Facing the Belief of Perfectionism
     05:48 Cultural Expectations & Realizing Perfection is a Myth
     10:38 Motherhood, Career & The Pressure to Be the "Perfect Woman"
     15:55 Rediscovering Identity Through Change & Pain
     17:56 The Key Moment That Prompted Nicole’s Self-Discovery Journey
     22:07 The Meaning Behind You Never Know
     27:03 Choosing Power Over the Fear of Uncertainty
     28:54 We Sometimes Overplan To Have an Illusion Of Control
     31:47 Daria’s Identity Crisis of Being a Russian Immigrant in Germany
     35:29 Inclusion Over Exclusion Creates Cohesion
     37:09 Accepting Ourselves & Addressing the Parts We Don’t Like
     40:26 Moving from a Life of Lack to a Life of Abundance
     43:07 Mistakes are Essential for Growth
     44:32 Learning to Connect Back to Your Heart


    ❤️

    Nicole

    —————

    👉🏼 Follow Daria Huck on:

    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/daria-huck

    Website: www.dariahuck.com

    Instagram: @dariahuck

     

    👉🏼 Subscribe & follow Nicole Lee on:

    Website: https://⁠www.youneverknow.co/⁠

    YouTube: ⁠http://YouTube.com/@nicoleleethisisme⁠

    Spotify:  ⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/youneverknowwithnicolelee⁠

    Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-never-know-with-nicole-lee/id1789078881⁠

    Instagram: ⁠⁠http://instagram.com/nicoleleethisisme⁠⁠

    TikTok: ⁠⁠http://tiktok.com/@nicoleleethisisme⁠⁠

    LinkedIn: ⁠⁠http://linkedin.com/in/nicoleethisisme⁠⁠

     

    🎬 Filmed at: Poddster Singapore

    #youneverknow #podcast #women #motherhood #transformation #growth #banking #startup #viral #perfectionism



    49 min
  • #8 — The Hard Truth About Startups & The Magic Of Sales | Ned Phillips: “Closing My Startup Was Super Hard.” “Most People Don’t Know How To Sell!” “You Sell By Not Selling!”

    Everyone talks about their wins, but not many talk about their failures. Ned Phillips spent 8 years building Bambu, a prominent robo-advisory fintech firm based in Singapore. Then one day, he had to face the brutal truth – they ran out of money. And it was over.

     

    Shutting it down wasn’t just a business decision. It was an emotional toll, a hit to his identity, and a reckoning with what it really means to give it all up and accept “failure”.

     

    In Episode 8 of You Never Know, Ned and I talk everything under the sun – from the raw truths about being a founder, to the importance of sales, and the power of bouncing back from failure - whether in business, in life, or in a 100km race.

     

    At 57, he’s now taking everything he’s learned about business and sales, and helping startup founders get better at it through his new venture, The Sales Movement.

     

    Entrepreneurship isn’t just about the highlight reels – it's also about the scars, the lessons, and choosing to be kind to others.

     

    00:00 Introduction

    02:49 Where Ned Grew Up

    06:05 The Unforgettable Journey Of His Startup, Bambu

    13:12 The Emotional Toll Of Being A Startup Founder

    15:02 What Ned Would Tell Himself If He Could Start Again

    17:58 Lessons From A "Failed" Business

    21:10 Winning Deforms You, Loss Creates You

    25:30 Real Friends Matter

    28:19 Most People Don't Know How To Do Sales

    30:45 The Art of Relationship Building in Sales

    34:26 Listening & Understanding Your Customers Are Key

    37:14 Why Many Startup Founders Aren't Good In Sales

    38:38 Can Everyone Be Good At Sales?

    41:00 Ultra-Endurance Sports At Age 57 & What It Taught Him

    49:55 Be Kind & Not Worry About What Others Think

    52:51 5 Things You Didn't Know About Ned: Songs, Entrepreneurship & More

     

    ❤️

    Nicole

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    🎬 Filmed at: Poddster Singapore

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About You Never Know with Nicole Lee

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You never know where one choice might take you. One story that could change your life. One conversation that shifts everything you thought you knew.

I’m Nicole — host of You Never Know, a…