You Never Know with Nicole Lee

Sometimes, the hardest moments in life are the ones that bring us back to who we truly are.  For Will Finn, that moment came when he was diagnosed with cancer.

It wasn’t just a health battle — it was a wake-up call.

A moment that forced him to step back and ask: Am I living in alignment with who I truly am? Or am I just following a path that was expected of me?

For years, he was a lawyer at top-tier law firms and big corporations across the world until cancer made him rethink everything. It made him stop and realize that he needed to stop caring what other people think.

In this deep and emotional episode, we explore:
 ☀️ The moment cancer changed everything for Will

☀️ How cancer cracked open his authenticity
☀️ How facing the real threat of mortality led to his biggest transformation
 ☀️ The truth about your job, career labels & self-worth
 ☀️ Why being lost is a necessary part of life’s journey

☀️ The power and liberation of not caring what others think

00:00 Introduction

04:56 When Cancer Entered Will's Consciousness

10:51 The Eventual Diagnosis & Health Checkup That Saved His Life

12:49 When Disease May Be A Manifestation of Our Unhealed Traumas

17:15 Cancer Cracked Open His Authenticity

21:41 When Being A Lawyer Is No Longer His Identity

25:49 Reframing What Your Job Means To You & Ways To Fill Your Cup

33:44 Being Lost Is A Necessary Part of Life's Journey

35:25 The Courage To Face Yourself & Ask The Hard Questions

40:19 Growing Up In New Zealand & No Two Children Are Alike

44:03 Moving From Legal Private Practice To Advertising Then Sports

48:53 The Power of Living Authentically & Not Caring What People Think

❤️

Nicole

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🎬 Filmed at: Poddster Singapore

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Like many of you, I never believed in astrology.

I thought it was just something fun for magazine editors to write about, or for us girls to get to know each other a little quicker. I thought it can’t be real.

But what if our stars and planets in the universe are telling us part of our story? WHAT IF they could guide us on our some of our biggest decisions in our lives?

A little more than a year ago, this ancient and fascinating realm entered my life when I needed it most. Little would I know that one year later, I would actually meet a REAL astrologer in Singapore who I would then interview for my podcast.

In Episode #006 of YOU NEVER KNOW, I sit down with Nivas, a Vedic astrologer who walked away from a stable corporate career to pursue his passion and calling.

His journey was anything but linear — moving to a new country, landing in a shockingly unexpected job, and facing uncertainty at different turns. But through it all, he trusted himself, was “blindly” bold, and knew that astrology was what he had to do in his life.

Listen in on our conversation as we explore:

00:00 Introduction

01:02 What does a Vedic Astrologer Actually Do?

05:53 How Do Astrologers Read Birth Charts?

08:48 Differences Between Vedic & Western Astrology

14:56 The Role of Rahu and Ketu in Vedic Astrology

17:49 Astrology as a Tool for Guidance: Importance of Planets & Placements

24:05 The Commercialization of Astrology & Not Knowing Too Much

27:42 Historical Context of Astrology

30:08 The Role of Intuition vs Knowledge

33:12 Nivas's Journey into Astrology

37:39 Navigating Career Challenges in Singapore: The Job He was Shocked to Have

44:46 Transitioning from Corporate to Starting a Business

52:59 Finding Purpose Beyond Financial Success

55:25 Boldness and Authenticity in Pursuing Dreams

Nivas is not on any social media platform, but I am so grateful to have met him synchronistically along my journey. I hope that you find this episode meaningful and intriguing, and that it reaches you whenever you are meant to find it.

❤️

Nicole

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Would you take a pay cut to do something you love? Frank Koo reveals that’s what he did. And he never looked backed since.

Many of us were raised to believe that Success = Earning more money + More social status.

But what if true fulfilment comes from something bigger than yourself? Something bigger than material pursuits?

In Episode 5 of You Never Know, I speak with Frank Koo, who has navigated major career transitions in life — from leaving a senior executive position in a Fortune 500 tech company, pivoting into education, to venturing into the world’s largest professional networking platform, LinkedIn.

Now at Nextplay, Frank is on a mission to transform the way people see work — not just as a means to an end, but as something that brings fulfilment and joy.

Join us as we talk about how you can reinvent your career at any age, why your job isn’t your identity, and why money does not equal happiness and success.

I sincerely hope that this episode is meaningful for you wherever you are on your journey, and whenever you are meant to find this.  

00:00 Introduction: Career is Not a One-Way Street

02:06 Frank Koo's Career Journey

10:33 Resilience and Relationship Building

14:34 The Search for Fulfillment

18:43 Transitioning from Tech to Education and LinkedIn

20:38 Intentionality vs. Serendipity in Career

24:40 Changing Industries: Lessons Learned

29:03 Life Stages and Career Aspirations

34:41 Finding Values and Purpose

39:36 How Much Money is Enough?

43:30 Self Identity and Interests Beyond Your Job

50:08 Evolving Leadership Styles

55:20 Career Advice for Frank's Younger and Future Self

I’d love to hear from you. What was that one career decision you made that felt scary at the time, but turned out to be the best thing for you?

❤️

Nicole

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“Gen Zs are strawberries -- they bruise easily and don’t want to work hard.”

That’s what the media and many others have to say about the generation who’s now in their late teens to mid-20s.

But honestly, that’s completely opposite to my experience with these bright, young sparks of light whom I’ve had the chance to work and interact with.

They dare to think different and believe different. And I completely resonate with that.

In Episode 4 of my podcast, You Never Know, I speak with 21-year old student from the National University of Singapore, Glen Chan, who opens up about the constant pressure of keeping up on social media, including LinkedIn, why not all Gen Zs are strawberries, and the challenge between chasing likes versus chasing purpose and passion.

Join us as we talk about the dreams, thoughts and concerns of Gen Zs, and how they see the world today.

You got this, ❤️

Nicole

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So many of us, including myself, have unconsciously let life happen to us.

And so often, perhaps because of how we grew up or what we’ve been through, we get so used to going with someone else’s flow that we don’t even realize what it actually does to our happiness, our fulfilment, our health, and our true desires.

In this episode, I speak with Keith Power, an executive coach and soon-to-be host of the podcast, The Power Within, whose journey of life is both inspiring and deeply human.

From growing up with an abusive father to starting out as a nightclub bouncer, Keith rose to lead multimillion-dollar businesses across the globe, before stepping into another uncomfortable phase of his life — retirement.

Now, he draws on his experiences of resilience and transformation to help others unlock their leadership potential and navigate life’s challenges.

Join us as we talk about the importance of making things happen, addressing our past, getting in touch with emotions as men, corporate leadership, relationships, and so much more.

I sincerely hope that this episode is meaningful for you wherever you are on your journey, and whenever you are meant to find this.

❤️

Nicole

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It's amazing how life can change so much in a year, a month, or even a day.

The only power we have is in the now, not in the past or the future. But we MUST learn from our past and our experiences to help us move forward with clarity, to know ourselves better, and to learn to align our actions more closely with our truer selves.

Before we leave 2024 completely behind, here are 5 BIG LESSONS I’m taking with me into 2025 and beyond for a more conscious, mindful, and abundant life.

Join me in Episode 2 of my new podcast, You Never Know with Nicole Lee, as I talk about the unexpectedness of life, why we always have a choice, and why it’s so powerful to live the life we want to live.

I hope you find it meaningful and helpful wherever you are on your journey, and whenever you are called to receive this message.

❤️

Nicole

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It feels so unreal filming and launching the first solo episode of my new podcast, You Never Know with Nicole Lee.

It started with an idea. A dream. A vision of a part of me I’m meant to be amid the depths of my reflection more than a year ago.

A calling for me to share my truth, and those of others, with you and with the world. To talk about things we don’t normally talk about, especially here in Asia.

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In this first official episode, I talk about why I’m starting my very own podcast, what it was like for me growing up in Singapore, why I left a top bank after more than a decade for a fintech startup, how it changed my life, and where I’m at today.

Join me as I breeze you through my journey over the past few decades, and why I’m now rewriting my life story and walking into my own unknown.

Welcome to the first drop of my new podcast, YOU NEVER KNOW, where we talk about life, career, change, and the stories of people who have taken the unconventional road and embraced life’s unknowns.

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Wherever you are in the world, thank you so much for coming with me on my journey, and letting me be a small part of yours too.

I’m Nicole Lee and This. Is. Me.

❤️

Nicole

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Watch the trailer of my new podcast, You Never Know, where we talk about life, career, change and the stories of people who have taken the unconventional road and embraced the unknown. Where we talk about things we don’t normally talk about with our families and sometimes even with our friends, especially here in Asia.

You got this,
Nicole