A lot of us don't like how we sound. We cringe at our recorded voice, worry our accent makes us seem less credible, and sometimes never start at all because of it.
Caitanya Tan - actress, host, voiceover artist, and content creator with over 200,000 followers on both TikTok and Instagram - has spent years being asked to explain and defend how she sounds. In this episode, she responds to a 300+ comment Reddit thread asking why Singapore podcasters are so cringe, breaks down what it actually means to represent your people, and shares the one line from her mentor that completely changed how she handles opinions.
Oh, and she built all 200K followers using just her phone. The barrier to entry is low. The price, she says, is the audacity.
TIMESTAMPS
(00:00) Introduction
(01:21) Cait's voice
(02:57) Pressure to sound less Singaporean
(04:45) How Cait learned to speak
(06:35) Singlish isn't represented
(08:16) Cait's past content
(10:14) Feeling embarrassed by your accent or voice
(15:03) Authenticity and using your voice
(16:29) Cait's insecurities
(18:13) Not trying because you're scared
(21:43) Assumptions about Cait's success
(25:20) Cait's morning routine
(27:16) Doing everything with just a phone
(27:58) Singaporean podcasts
(33:31) Actionable Takeaways
CONNECT WITH CAITANYA TAN
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caitofalltraits
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caitofalltraits
Website: https://www.caitanyatan.com
CONNECT WITH CHERYL LAU
Website: https://cheryllau.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cheryltheory
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheryltheory
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryllau
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