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Actsplore ThisEP 86 Navigating Layoffs: Reclaiming Confidence and Presence with Lorraine LeeLayoffs are among the most difficult and disorienting experiences we face in our careers, and yet, they remain one of the least openly discussed. In recent months, it’s been hard to scroll through LinkedIn without seeing the ripple effects of widespread job cuts, especially across the tech industry.In this insight-filled and actionable episode, we’re joined by Lorraine K. Lee, award-winning keynote speaker and bestselling author of Unforgettable Presence: Get Seen, Gain Influence, and Catapult Your Career. Lorraine shares her own story of navigating an unexpected layoff, and how it became the launchpad for a rewa...2025-07-2140 min
Actsplore ThisEP 85: Rewriting the Rules of Success with Penny LocasoWhat happens when a former corporate exec walks on stage in a bathing suit... in front of 120 professional women? 🔥Penny Locaso — Happiness Hacker, Harvard writer, TEDx speaker, and authentic leadership trailblazer — did just that to prove one bold point: true change starts where your comfort zone ends.In this raw and revealing conversation, Penny takes us behind the scenes of her midlife awakening moment, the true motivation behind her quest to redefine success in her own terms and why self-compassion is the leadership skill we need more of, in our wor...2025-06-3049 min
Actsplore ThisEP 84: 6 Mindset Shifts That Have Helped Us Level Up with Janice & Sarah-AnnIn this episode, we’re sharing six mindset shifts that have helped us navigate change, growth, and new chapters. These aren’t just surface-level reframes, but meaningful shifts that have shaped how we show up in our work and personal lives. From embracing the discomfort of being a beginner, creating space for reflection, to leaning into difficult conversations - we reflect on what it really takes to grow with intention in the midst of life transitions. In this episode, we explore:Why it’s okay (and even necessa...2025-06-1631 min
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Actsplore ThisEP 83: From Boring to Brilliant, Yamini Naidu’s Secret to Storytelling SuccessWhat if the key to winning hearts (and boardrooms) isn’t data... but your X-Factor?Yamini Naidu is the world's only Economist turned Bollywood dancing business storyteller.In this high-impact episode, Yamini reveals how to ditch dull presentations and turn your message into something people feel—and remember. Whether you're leading a team, pitching an idea, or navigating career change, this episode will help you to discover and unlock your X Factor potential and become a more unforgettable communicator.🔥GIVEAWA...2025-05-2641 min
Actsplore ThisEP 82: Jane Chelliah-Manning’s Journey of Grit, Impact and the MBEWhat does it take to go from starting out in a foreign country to shaping national policy and earning one of the UK’s highest honors -the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)? In this episode, we get up close and personal with the remarkable Jane Chelliah-Manning, who is the Assistant Director, Senior Policy Lead at the UK Department of Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy. With over 2 decades in the UK public sector, Jane has played a key role in major policy developments, from navigating Britain’s exit from the European Union to sha...2025-05-1237 min
Actsplore ThisEP 81 How to Turn Struggle into Strength with Anne Marie Chaker, WSJ Reporter turned Professional BodybuilderAnne Marie Chaker went from breaking news at The Wall Street Journal to breaking personal records on the bodybuilding stage, and her story is anything but typical. After weathering a series of personal curveballs, a lift session in a hotel gym flipped Anne Marie’s whole world. Now, she’s living proof that it’s never too late to build strength, own your power, and rewrite your story.In this conversation, Anne Marie get real about her journey turning struggle into strength. In this episode, we unpack what it really...2025-04-2821 min
Actsplore ThisEP 80: Owning Your Story & Billion Dollar Goals with Sarah Chen-Spellings (ATP Favs)Happy International Women’s Day from us to you!🌷This week’s episode is an Actsplore This Podcast Favourite - a re-release in conjunction with International Women's Day on 'Owning Your Story & Billion Dollar Goals’.If there's one person who embodies dreaming big, wild, and audacious, it's none other than Malaysian born and bred, Washington based Sarah Chen-Spellings!In this wide-ranging and unfiltered conversation, Sarah shares the formative experiences that drove her to start Lean In Malaysia and Beyond the Billion, the highs and lows of h...2025-04-2542 min
Actsplore ThisEP 79 The Hard Truth About Change & Lessons Learned with Janice & Sarah-AnnNGL - 2024 has been a year of HUGE change for us 🙈😌From changing jobs to moving countries on totally opposite sides of the world to each other, we’re learning to ride this rollercoaster 🎢 of change with our arms lifted high and as open as possible!🙌🏻While change is never easy, it’s always an opportunity to grow 🌱.In this episode, we dive into the twists and turns of navigating these life transitions as well as explore what it takes to embrace change while staying grounded.2025-04-2531 minActsplore ThisEP 78: Designing Your Work Life with Bill Burnett (ATP Favs)This week’s episode is a re-release of one of our favorite conversations on Career Prototyping with the incredible Bill Burnett. This conversation feels especially timely as we reflect on fresh starts and set intentions for the year ahead. We speak to Bill Burnett, the co-author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Designing Your Life and Executive Director of the Design Program at Stanford University, to understand how design thinking can help us create a life and career that is both meaningful and fulfilling!In this actionable and insight-filled ep...2025-03-0945 minActsplore ThisEP 77 New Season Reflections: Finding Balance through Nature with Crystal ChaFeaturing our beloved friend and pod guest extraordinaire, Crystal Cha, we explore how life changes, global events, and personal growth shape our narratives.
In this episode, Crystal shares her journey and the inspiration behind her brand new 'Ground and Grow Guided Journal', offering a unique blend of storytelling and actionable prompts for self-reflection, just in time for the start of this new year 2025 and in whichever season in life you may be in.
🌬🔥🌏💧 With insights drawn from nature's elements—wind, fire, earth, and water, we discuss the importance of pausing amidst life's chaos to cultivate mindfulness an...2025-01-1338 minActsplore ThisEP 76: Navigating Life In Our 30s with Janice & Sarah-AnnLet’s be real, sharing the personal stuff can feel daunting, but we wanted to bring our #ActsploreThis fam along as we dive into the highs, lows and in betweens of life in our 30s!
In this episode, we reflect on this new chapter: shifts in our career, evolving family & friendship dynamics, and how our relationships have evolved since our 20s.
It’s raw, real and relatable as we unpack themes of grief, growth and the messy yet meaningful journey of figuring it all out.
HI...2024-11-2637 min
Actsplore ThisEP 75 Ask Us Anything & Life Updates with Janice & Sarah-AnnIt's been a hot min, fam and we're back with a belated episode: Ask Us Anything & Life Updates with Sarah-Ann and Janice.Huge thanks to our listeners for submitting a range of deep & thought-provoking questions to us, from the best and most underrated piece of career advice we've received, to our audacious goals, how we nurture our inner selves and the 'What Ifs' if life hasn't brought us to where we are today... Spoiler alert: stick around for some major life updates! It's been a long time coming and we're grateful that you're sticking around!💖2024-10-2134 min
Actsplore ThisEP 74 Be Better Not Bitter: Freda Liu's Evolution Through Life's StagesFreda Liu is one of the most recognisable voices in Malaysia. She has lived and breathed business in the past decade with Malaysia’s only business radio station BFM 89.9, and is currently the producer and presenter of The Shift Asia, a podcast platform that focuses on ESG, SDG, sustainability, and embracing fresh & innovative strategies in business practicesBesides being the author to 7 books, she is a powerhouse communicator and has been skillfully merging her experience as a journalist, broadcaster, emcee, moderator over the years. In this episode, Freda shares her journey from early storytelling competitions to a...2024-08-0743 min
Actsplore ThisEP 73: Pivots, Persistence & Brutal Lessons from Building a 7-Figure Media Empire with Peter Yong (aka Mr MoneyTV)Peter Yong (aka Mr Money TV) grew up believing that money was the root of all evil. So how did Peter eventually go on to become a wildly successful personal finance YouTuber with a 7-figure media empire?!In this unfiltered conversation, we dive into the twists & turns in Peter’s journey (spoiler alert: he had multiple pivots in his career before building Mr Money TV..one of which involved a lucrative stint selling insurance!) Peter shares about the challenging beginnings of building Mr Money TV, balancing multiple odd jobs to keep the venture alive...2024-07-0449 min
Actsplore ThisEP 72: Caretaking, Navigating Ambiguity, & Newfound Wellness Habits with Janice & Sarah-AnnIt’s hard to believe we’re almost halfway through 2024! When time flies by so quickly, we want to take a moment to hit the pause button and reflect on the whirlwind that was the first half of the year. Tune in as we share our reflections on a recent Actsplore This milestone! We also share personal experiences with caregiving, struggling with ambiguity, the new habits that have made a difference in our daily lives ..and more! We hope that this conversation will prompt you to pause and reflect on the first half of 2024. As always...2024-06-0325 min
Actsplore ThisEP 71: Life & Leadership Lessons I Learned the Hard Way by Dr Ong Kian MingDr Ong Kian Ming (better known as OK Man) is the former Deputy Minister of MITI and two term Member of Parliament in Malaysia from 2013 to 2022, representing the Democratic Action Party (DAP) and serving the largest parliamentary constituency in the country. He currently serves as the Program Director of Malaysia’s very first Philosophy Politics & Economics (PPE) program at Taylor’s University. In this wide-ranging discussion, we uncover the life & leadership lessons that Dr Ong learnt the hard way - so you don’t have to! (Spoiler alert: we get some insights on Value-Added Networking, Value-Added Transparency and Val...2024-05-1453 min
Actsplore ThisEP 70: Closing The Confidence Gap: Boost Your Peace, Your Potential & Your Paycheck with Kelli ThompsonWhat is one thing you would do in your life if you had more confidence?In our journey of self discovery, we often find ourselves grappling with the nagging question: “Am I good enough?” Feelings of doubt, imposter syndrome and lack of self worth often holds us back from moving forward to achieving our fullest potential and reaching our goals.Kelli is a women’s leadership coach and speaker who helps women advance to the rooms where decisions are made. She is the author of the critically acclaimed book, Closing The Confidence Gap: Boost Y...2024-04-2944 min
Actsplore ThisEP 69: The Life Changing Impact of Storytelling with Matthew Dicks“You don’t have ordinary lives, you have unexplored lives.’Wise and impactful words from Matthew Dicks, a world-renowned storyteller, teacher and bestselling author. Whether it’s to improve your presentation skills for a business pitch, holding the attention of a lecture hall, or just being a more interesting person, being able to tell great stories is a superpower that we can fortunately get better at! In this conversation, Matthew shares stories, techniques and insights for effective storytelling including:✅ What are the elements of a great story✅ Homework for Life✅ W...2024-04-0850 min
Actsplore ThisEP 68: Why Learning is the Oxygen of the New Economy with Prof. Sanjay SarmaHow will AI disrupt the landscape of work and create job refugees? What does the future of Education look like in this technology-driven evolution?With a career spanning decades in academia and innovation, we unpack these questions (and more!) with Professor Sanjay Sarma, the Chief Executive Officer, President and Dean of the Asia School of Business. Sanjay served as the Vice President for Open Learning at MIT, where he oversaw OpenCourseWare and led the creation of MITx, MicroMasters, the MIT Integrated Learning Initiative and the Jameel World Education Lab. Fun fact: He played a part i...2024-03-251h 05
Actsplore ThisEP 67: Designing Success: From Fashion Dreams to Tech Leadership with Verena SiowFrom fashion dreams to tech leadership as the President and Managing Director of SAP Southeast Asia, Verena Siow is truly a force of nature who knows how to design success on her own terms! She has amassed a wealth of experience in sales, business development and startup ventures within the technology sector, spanning across the continents of Asia, the Middle East and Americas.In her current role, Verena drives SAP's sustainable growth across the diverse markets of Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and other emerging regions. Verena holds a bachelor's degree in Bu...2024-03-1149 min
Actsplore ThisEP 66: Against All Odds: Triumph over Adversity with Michael CrosslandRaw, real and remarkable. These are the three words we’d use to describe this episode with Michael Crossland. Michael has been a fighter since birth, defying the odds of surviving not only a rare form of life-threatening cancer, but being the sole survivor of a horrific cancer drug trial. His battle continues to this very day, having spent nearly ¼ of his life in hospital. Michael is a true fighter, and despite only being told what he could not do, he continually shows the world absolutely everything that he can accomplish.Michae...2024-02-2642 min
Actsplore ThisEP 65: KL Podfest Recap 2024: Discoveries, New Milestones, & Unexpected Surprises with Janice & Sarah-AnnIn this episode, we recap everything that went down last weekend during KL Podfest 2024.If you haven’t heard, KL Podfest is Malaysia’s very first podcast festival, aimed to create a platform for creators to showcase their unique perspectives, stories and talents. Spoiler alert: we had the opportunity to be a part of it! 🙏We had such a great time there, we wanted to take y’all along the ride with us🫶🏻From moderating a panel discussion on Running a Podcast Network, having a surreal “go-with-the-flow” moment with one of our favourite Malays...2024-02-1225 min
Actsplore ThisEP 64: How To Claim Your Confidence and Own Your Power with Lydia FenetLydia Fenet knows how to own her power in a room. Lydia is one of the world's most accomplished and sought-after auctioneers and has raised over a billion dollars for nonprofits globally alongside celebrities such as Elton John, Bruce Springsteen and Hugh Jackman. Over her two-decade long career, Lydia served as the Global Managing Director of Strategic Partnerships for Christie’s and reshaped the fundraising landscape as the world’s leading charity auctioneer. She has been named one of New York’s most influential women by Gotham Magazine and has been featured in the New Y...2024-01-2247 min
Actsplore ThisEP 63: Recalibrating and Setting Our New Year Intentions with Janice & Sarah-AnnWelcome to Season 5 of Actsplore This Podcast!The first episode of the new year 2024 is always a cathartic, nostalgic and illuminating one for us. It’s where we reflect on the year 2023 and set our intentions for the year ahead. Whether 2023 has been a year of wins, painful struggles or everything in between, we invite you to be intentional and join us to reflect on some of these prompts yourself:What are you grateful for in 2023?What do you wish to Let Go from 2023 and Invite In for 2024? What are 3 things you will...2024-01-0831 min
Actsplore ThisEP 62: The One Where We Walk Down Memory Lane with Janice & Sarah-AnnWhat does it mean to be a Friend and weather through different seasons of life together? Get cozy with us in our Season 5 finale episode as we wind down for the year and reflect on the topic of Friendship ✨We spill the beans on our own friendship journey and discuss the role of Friendships in our lives - the highs, the lows and the downright unpredictable. In this unfiltered chat, we get real about friendship breakups, the reality of doing business with friends, and put all our cards on the table with a game...2023-12-1128 min
Actsplore ThisEP 61: Unleashing the Power of Small Actions to Achieve Big Success with Eric SimHow did a young boy from a low income household who failed English at school and who grew up thinking he’d take over his father’s prawn noodles store go on to become Managing Director at UBS Investment bank and write an award-nominated business book? Spoiler alert: it was all in the small actions taken!A key opinion leader on LinkedIn with over 2 million followers, Eric Sim, served as a managing director at UBS Investment Bank and also an Adjunct Associate Professor of Finance at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Currently based in Singapore, Eric...2023-11-2050 min
Actsplore ThisEP 60: Overcoming Your Upper Limiting Beliefs with Joyce ChenHave you recently thought about what your upper limiting beliefs are, and how they are holding you back from realizing your fullest potential? In this episode, we discuss with Joyce Chen, coach and facilitator at the Conscious Leadership Group about:💫 How we can overcome our upper limiting beliefs💫 The ways that holding and believing our upper limits can hold us back from our Zone of Genius. 💫 Practical and actionable steps to address our upper limiting beliefs through the framework of Pausing, Accepting and Inquiring. ❗Spoiler alert: We also get candid and per...2023-10-311h 01
Actsplore ThisEP 59: Winning the Game of the Impossible with Dato' Sri Idris JalaKnown for rescuing companies on the verge of collapsing, Dato’ Sri Idris Jala is a world-renowned transformation guru in driving performance for both Governments and the private sector through his Big-Fast-Results Methodology.In this exclusive chat, Dato’ Sri Idris Jala shares a more personal and intimate behind-the-scenes view of his leadership perspective, vulnerability through the stories of memorable failures encountered during his career, why it’s crucial for everyone to play their own Game of the Impossible as well his own big Impossible goal that he’s currently tackling. Dato Sri’ Idris Jala is currently the Chairma...2023-10-131h 13
Actsplore ThisEP 58: Finding Your Why & Building Your Brand with Wong Ling YahIf you’re anything like us and other listeners of Actsplore This Podcast, you’re most likely on your own journey of discovering your WHY in life. Call it your purpose, north star, ikigai or your ‘reason for being’, it is undoubtedly a never ending journey of discovery!Wong Ling Yah is the epitome of someone who digs into her WHY. Not only that, she took her interest and curiosity for podcasting and learning about other people’s WHY to the next level! In 2020, she started the So This Is My Why Podcast (STIMY) to feature ins...2023-09-0659 min
Actsplore ThisEP 57 From Suits to Stories: Creating Your Own Opportunities with Sarah FeingoldSarah Feingold does not shy away from creating her own opportunities. Born an artist, Sarah Feingold decided the best way to protect creative folks like herself was to go to law school. She then cannonballed into the position of Etsy's first attorney and 17th employee. For over nine years she helped Etsy scale from an inconspicuous startup to a publicly traded company. After that, she drove Vroom forward as its first General Counsel. Tune in to to hear how Sarah masterfully pitched her way into becoming the very first Attorney at Etsy, carving a...2023-08-2136 min
Actsplore ThisEP 56: What You Should Know About Egg Freezing with Crystal ChaThe topic of fertility (specifically egg freezing) is one that is not often openly spoken about. But for most women, we know that this is something that we’ll start thinking about especially as we inch towards our 30s. To unpack this topic, we invited Crystal Cha, a good friend of ours (and also a returning guest on the pod, check out her first episode here) to share with us her personal experience and walk us through every step of the process. In this episode, Crystal sheds light on: why she decided to freeze her eggs...2023-08-071h 01
Actsplore ThisEP 55: Our Mid-Year Check In & Duathlon HighlightsWe’re officially in the second half of 2023! Whether it’s been a year of unexpected surprises, milestones or unforeseen challenges, we wanted to take the time to reflect on our journeys and embrace the growth that has unfolded thus far. Tune in to this intimate reflection as we share personal updates about a solo Seoul searching adventure, the value of mentorship, navigating grief, hitting refresh in the second half of 2023 and so much more! We also took the chance to unpack another shared adventure that we embarked on together – our first ever Powerman Duathlon Race! We un...2023-07-1734 min
Actsplore ThisEP 54: Manage, Transform & Protect Your Energy with Simon Alexander OngThis episode with Simon Alexander Ong on How to Manage, Transform & Protect Your Energy is the epitome of everything, everywhere all at once!In this episode, we discuss:Simon’s personal metamorphosis and how he redefined success and fulfillment in his own termsWhy we should think about energy management and not just time managementHow tweaking our sleep habits can transform our dayIdentifying the most productive phases of our days and our energy drainers / blockersSimon is a personal development entrepreneur, coach and public speaker who has recently published his debut book ‘Energize’ Make t...2023-07-0347 min
Actsplore ThisEP 53: How to Disrupt Your Career for Growth with Whitney Johnson“Personal disruption is a process of deliberate self-innovation". In this episode, we discuss how we can apply disruptive thinking— responsible for the success of many products and companies, to our own career. Whitney Johnson is the CEO of Disruption Advisors,and has been recognised as one of the 10 leading business thinkers in the world as named by Thinkers50. She’s a world-class keynote speaker, and an executive coach and advisor to CEOs.Whitney is also a frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review, as well as the author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller book Smart Gr...2023-06-1952 min
Actsplore ThisEP 52: The Power of Fearless Feedback with Joe HirschLet’s face it. What is the first thing that comes to your mind when I say the word: Feedback? Are you filled with dread, doom and gloom and just a feeling of ugh?!I’ll be the first to say that this word ‘Feedback’ may not necessarily spark joy!Joe Hirsch is an internationally recognized expert on leadership and communication, the best selling author of The Feedback Fix, and also, the host of the podcast ‘I Wish They Knew’. Joe helps leaders and organizations to make feedback fearless. Described by Wharton professor Adam Grant as...2023-05-2944 min
Actsplore ThisEP 51: Foundations of Coaching with Toni ButlerIn conjunction with International Coaching Week (May 8 - 14, 2023), we spoke to Toni Butler, the Director of Coaching with the Institute of Executive Coaching & Leadership (IECL) on everything you need to know about the foundations of coaching.For some of us, coaching may be a throwaway term which you may often hear about in the workplace, but for some of us, it may be a completely new concept!In this episode, we unpack all things coaching related - we discuss the benefits of coaching and what it entails, the differences between coaching / mentorship / counselling, a simple c...2023-05-1542 min
Actsplore ThisEP 50: Unlearning Fear & Living with Courage with Steve ChaoSteve Chao is an Emmy-nominated documentary filmmaker, investigative journalist, and former war correspondent who has spent over two decades reporting from some of the world's most dangerous locations. As a presenter & reporter for Al Jazeera, Steve has covered pivotal moments in history, including the surrender of the Taliban in Kandahar, Afghanistan following the 9/11 attacks, the Mumbai terrorist attacks, and the Cairo clashes during the Arab Spring.Driven by his mission to give a voice to the voiceless, Steve has risked his life to shed light on injustices and crucial topics. He has gone undercover as...2023-05-0150 min
Actsplore ThisEP 49: How to Rock Every High Stakes Communication Moment with Jenna LangeSweaty palms, rapid breathing and heart poundingThese are some signals that you’re about to experience a high stakes moment. Now, these might come in many forms: whether it’s a performance review, a negotiation or a sales pitch, among others. Here to help us get better at our communication by sharing effective strategies to build confidence for every high stakes communication moment is Jenna Lange. Jenna has been coaching and consulting executives to be more effective in their high stakes business communication for over 20 years. Her experience crosses countries, industries, and commun...2023-04-1745 min
Actsplore ThisEP 48: How to Thrive in an Evolving Work Environment with Derek TohWith the rise of remote work, widespread layoffs, and technological disruptions, it can be challenging to navigate and thrive in this evolving (and frankly, sometimes overwhelming!) work environment. To shed light on this topic, we have Derek Toh on the pod with us this week.Derek is an accomplished entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in the recruitment industry. He is the founder and CEO of Hiredly, a groundbreaking AI-driven recruitment platform that connects companies with top talent. Derek is passionate about helping people find fulfilling careers and is a thought leader on the future of work.2023-04-0345 min
Actsplore ThisEP 47: Relaunch Your Career with Joseph LiuDid you know that an average person spends a jaw dropping 90,000 hours of our waking life working?Like it or not, the reality is that work dominates our days, it can be the thing that gets you up in the morning, or the thing that keeps you awake at night. Our guest for this episode is Joseph Liu - a keynote speaker and career consultant who is dedicated to helping aspiring professionals bravely relaunch their careers to do more meaningful work.Having gone through three major career changes himself, Joseph leverages 10 years of e...2023-03-2041 min
Actsplore ThisEp 46: Owning Your Story & Billion Dollar Goals with Sarah Chen-Spellings"Dream big, execute with precision, do what you said you are going to do". Our guest on this week's International Women's Day-themed podcast episode truly personifies someone who owns her story and isn't afraid to do what it takes to turns her dreams into reality! Based in Washington DC (but born and bred in Malaysia), investor & entrepreneur Sarah Chen-Spellings is the Co-Founder of Beyond The Billion, the world's first and largest global consortium of over 100 venture funds and limited partner investors that have pledged to invest and are actively deploying beyond $1B towards women-founded companies. N...2023-03-0642 min
Actsplore ThisEP45: New Year, New Actsplorations with Janice & Sarah-AnnWe know it’s been awhile but we’re back with season 4! As we settle into the new year, we wanted to delve into what we’ve been exploring lately and provide you with some life updates.Tune in to this episode as we take on a fun twist to the conventional New Year’s Reflections by sharing our #23for2023 list. From intentional date nights, restarting writing habits, to embarking on daunting physical challenges *gulp*..we list out some of the aims that we would like to accomplish for the year. Whether you have set goals for...2023-02-2034 min
Actsplore ThisEP 44: Running Our First Half Marathon & Season 3 Finale with Janice and Sarah-AnnTo wrap up Season 3 of the Actsplore This Podcast, we decided to switch it up and run through (pun intended!) a recent shared adventure that we embarked on together – our first ever Half Marathon race! From the incredibly challenging weather conditions we soaked up, our preparation leading up to D-day, to the revelations we had throughout the race and the hard-hitting life lessons we took away from it, this was definitely a first 21km experience we will never forget!We are excited to bring you more awesome content in Season 4, so watch this space! But in...2022-10-3130 min
Actsplore ThisEP 43: Positive Leadership and Lessons from a Career at Microsoft with Jean-Philippe CourtoisThis week’s guest is truly a force of nature, with a career at Microsoft spanning almost four decades!Jean-Philippe Courtois (or JP, as he is commonly known) is the Executive Vice President and President, National Transformation Partnerships at Microsoft. His focus is on transforming national economies, helping to create sustainable and inclusive economic growth through digital transformation, one country at a time. He’s a huge advocate and is deeply passionate about positive leadership and how purpose-led leaders can generate a positive energy that achieves greater commercial success, individual happiness, team wellbeing and po...2022-10-1045 min
Actsplore ThisEP 42: How To Brag Better with Meredith FinemanIf talking about your accomplishments and the work you have done sounds icky, difficult and obnoxious and you struggle with self advocacy, this episode with Meredith Fineman is for you!Meredith is the best-selling author of Brag Better: Master the Art of Fearless Self-Promotion, a host, speaker, writer, and entrepreneur. Brag Better is based on her ten years of building a framework for strategic self-promotion grounded in public relations, strategic communications, and leadership professional development. The book is for The Qualified Quiet - those that have done the work but don’t know how to talk about it...2022-09-1232 min
Actsplore ThisEP 41: Lessons on Trials, Tribulations & Testimonies with Hannah YeohThis week, we celebrate our 65th Independence Day with a special Merdeka episode featuring Yang Berhormat Hannah Yeoh, Member of Parliament for Segambut. Hannah was the the former Deputy Minister of Women, Family and Community Development as well as the Speaker of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly from 2013 to 2018, making her the first woman Speaker and the youngest of any legislative body in Malaysia! We walk down memory lane with YB Hannah on her unassuming journey as an ‘accidental politician’ in 2008, and unpack personal anecdotes and lessons on the trials, tribulations and testimonies she experienced servin...2022-08-2938 min
Actsplore ThisEP 40: How to Flourish In Your Career Using Storytelling and Mindfulness with Kerri TwiggHave you ever wondered how you can use career storytelling and mindfulness to flourish at work? Are you wrestling with the idea of contentment in your career? if so, this week’s episode is perfect for you! This week's guest, Kerri Twigg is an international career coach who uses storytelling, mindfulness, and meditation to help people achieve happiness and fulfillment in their job. Kerrri is also a TEDX speaker and bestselling author of the book, The Career Stories Method. She was the #1 Career Coach to follow by JobScan and was named a LinkedIn Top Voices in 2018 in the...2022-08-1531 min
Actsplore ThisEP 39 Mid-Year Check In: Recalibrating and Looking Ahead with Janice and Sarah-AnnHappy August everyone! As we are now well in the swing of the second half of 2022, we thought of doing a mid-year check in, where we reflect on the first half of the year, look back and ask ourselves if it was what we had envisioned. To ponder on the learnings that we had, and to share our hopes and plans for the next half of 2022 - because before you know it, 2023 will be beckoning! Tune in to this episode as we share personal updates about moving home and a new career chapter, half marathon milestones, the n...2022-08-0131 min
Actsplore ThisEP 38: Actsplore This Podcast Turns One! 🥳🥳Actsplore This podcast turns ONE! Can't believe this podcast-side-hustle-pandemic-baby of ours has reached this special milestone! We celebrate this occasion with this episode walking down memory lane answering "Ask Me Anything" Questions from our listeners which gives you a Behind The Scenes of the pod - from our most unexpected interview experience, to biggest challenges running the pod and dream guests we'd like to interview! We also had a very special Birthday Giveaway of 6 books and a 1-hour career coaching session thanks to our generous past guests on the pod.A huge thank you...2022-07-1836 min
Actsplore ThisEP 37: How To Harness Our Emotions in the Workplace with Liz FosslienThere’s a pervasive belief that emotions don’t belong at the workplace and that we shouldn’t wear our hearts on our sleeves at work. According to illustrator and bestselling author, Liz Fosslien, this view is unrealistic and stands in the way of our sense of fulfilment and success! If you’re on social media, chances are you would have come across her heartfelt and highly relatable anecdotes in bite-sized visuals via the hugely successful @lizandmollie instagram account. This week, we explore the nuanced world of navigating and embracing our emotions in the workpla...2022-07-0446 min
Actsplore ThisEP 36: From Barista to Boardroom: Lessons about Life and Leadership from a Career in CoffeeIf there's someone who knows Starbucks like the back of her hand, it's Christine McHugh. Christine McHugh is an executive coach, consultant, and the Former Vice President of Customer Service and Operations Services for Starbucks.She first started working as a barista at age 19 and made countless non -traditional career path up the corporate ladder in sales, human resources, learning development, among others, within the organization during her impressive 27-year tenure at Starbucks. She writes about all of this and more in her book “From Barista to the Boardroom: Lessons about Life and Le...2022-06-2745 min
Actsplore ThisEP 35: Designing Your Work Life with Bill BurnettWhat happens when you take a designer’s mindset of prototyping and apply it to your own life? Can we create a dream job that is meaningful and full of possibility without necessarily changing the job we have? We discuss these questions (and more!) in today’s Season 3 kick-off episode. We speak to Bill Burnett, the co-author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Designing Your Life and Executive Director of the Design Program at Stanford University, to understand how design thinking can help us create a life and career that is both meaningful and fulfilling!In th...2022-06-2045 min
Keystone Cold CasesEpisode 66: Cherrie Ann Mahan - Missing (1985)When 8 year old Cherrie Ann Mahan got off the bus in front of her Butler County driveway on February 22, 1985, she likely planned to walk up the weaving path to her home, hug her parents, Janice and Leroy, show off the school pictures she got to bring home that day, and prep for a sleepover with her friend that night. But somebody else had other plans. At some point between stepping off of her bus where another parent had seen her and making it to her front door, Cherrie Mahan was abducted and has never been seen again. Listen as...2022-05-2746 min
Currently ReadingSeason 4, Episode 40: So Many Murder Books + Disaster BooksOn this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: derailed reading and theater nerdery Current Reads: We are exceptionally murdery today. Sorry, not sorry. Deep Dive: books about all kinds of disasters Book Presses: a cozy series we love and a parenting book of joy As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you’d like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don’t scroll down! New: we...2022-05-2351 min
Kaidankai: Ghost and Supernatural StoriesSpoon River Anthology by Edgar Lee Masters (part 2)Ghosts from the fictional town of Spoon River dish dirt on the other inhabitants of the town. This renowned anthology demystifies America's rural life through tales of murder, rape, revenge, joy, love, war, crime, marriage, birth and so much more. Today's readers are:Dr. Siegfried Iseman--Bruno VannieuFiddler Jones--Donald GuadagniDora Williams--Johanna CollierMrs. Williams--Ellen FryerWendell P. Blood--Michael RhysRussian Sonia--Katherine QuevedoPauline Barrett--Luisa PiemonteseMrs. Charles Bliss--Marian HaraRev. Lemuel Wiley--Timothy GouldElsa Wortman--Janice RyanAmos Sibley--Timothy GouldMrs. Sibley--Marian HaraAmelia Garrick--Sarah...2022-04-201h 01
Actsplore ThisEP 34: Pioneering the Plant-Based Movement in Asia with David YeungDavid Yeung is the Founder & CEO of Green Monday, a multi-faceted social venture with the aim of taking on the world’s most pressing crises of climate change, food insecurity and public health.To encourage conscious consumption, David spearheaded the global ‘Green Monday’ campaign campaign that encouraged people to go meat-free one day each week.A few years after launching Green Monday, David founded Green Common, the retail and distribution platform promoting plant-based and sustainable food products, followed by the launch of Omnifoods, the innovative food tech company that is tackling environmental issues linked to meat pr...2022-04-1843 min
Sacred Healing 12:3001_Equipping the Saints, Spiritual Gifts SeriesGrace [charis] is first and foremost the gift of the Spirit who justifies and sanctifies us. But grace also includes the gifts [charismata] that the Spirit grants us to associate us with his work, to enable us to collaborate in the salvation of others and in the growth of the Body of Christ, the Church. There are sacramental graces, gifts proper to the different sacraments. There are furthermore special graces, also called charisms after the Greek term used by St. Paul and meaning "favor," "gratuitous gift," "benefit." Whatever their character - sometimes it is extraordinary, such as the gift of...2022-04-1848 min
Actsplore ThisEP 33: Hybrid Professionals and Being More Than Your Title with Sarabeth BerkIf you’ve ever caught yourself asking questions like ‘Who am I?’ or struggled with answering the question “What do you do?”, this episode is just for you!Today on the pod, we’re speaking to Dr. Sarabeth Berk on the topic of Hybrid Professionals and the role they play in our ever changing workforce today. After dealing with a professional identity crisis more than 10 years ago and feeling stuck and pigeonholed in her career path, Dr Sarabeth pioneered this new field of hybrid professional identity, who works at the intersection of career development, identity studies and p...2022-04-1145 min
Actsplore ThisEP 32: Learning to Build and Sustain Meaningful Habits with Janice & Sarah-AnnWhat does it take to get you to your desired goals?“You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems”.We're sure you would have heard of this powerful quote by James Clear, author of the #1 New York Times bestselling book, Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones.In this conversation, we geek out over our key takeaways from Atomic Habits and deep dive into the Habits strategies in the book that resonate most with us. We chat...2022-04-0429 min
Actsplore ThisEP 31: Overcoming Fear of Judgment and Imposter Syndrome with Aimee BatemanHow often do we get caught up in the web of self doubt and fear of judgment from other people and ourselves? (Very often, if we're being honest!)The reality is, the biggest prison we can live in, is the fear of what other people think of us. In this week's episode, we discuss how we can Overcome the Fear of Judgment and Imposter Syndrome, something that we're sure you would resonate with as we battle our own demons and imposter thoughts in both our personal and professional lives!To help us unpack...2022-03-2848 min
Actsplore ThisEP 30: Defying Limitations and Developing a Winning Mindset with Jessica RamellaThe Apprentice: ONE Championship edition has been dubbed ‘the toughest Apprentice’ in the history of this legendary franchise. This series is now the #2 most watched show on Netflix in Singapore and is trending worldwide. 16 participants from all over the world competed for the chance to win a US$250,000 contract and the once in a life time opportunity to be the protege and Chief of Staff of ONE Championship’s CEO and lifelong martial artist Chatri Sityodtong.ONE Championship is the largest martial arts media property in Asia and so it’s no surprise that this TV serie...2022-03-2153 min
Actsplore ThisEP 29: Mastering Negotiations: How to Say Less and Get More with Fotini IconomopoulosHaving to negotiate for what you want can feel like getting a root canal. You'd rather not do it, but sometimes it's necessary. That's especially the case when it comes to negotiating on salary, job promotions, you name it. On today's episode, we speak to Fotini Iconomopoulos, an award-winning negotiation consultant and the author of Say Less, Get More: Unconventional Negotiation Techniques to Get What You Want. Nicknamed “the negotiator” as a child, Fotini has always channeled her energy into a passion by empowering her clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small business entr...2022-03-1455 min
Actsplore ThisEP 28: Choosing Courage over Comfort: Lessons from a Shark Tank Alum, Amber LeongWhat does it look like to choose courage over comfort and to embark on the road less taken? Amber Leong is the first Malaysian entrepreneur who pitched her light therapy lamp business on Shark Tank, a reality TV show where inventors and entrepreneurs pitch their products to real-life investors. Her moving and impactful pitch left the judges teary-eyed and she walked away with an impressive USD750,000 investment for a 20 percent stake in her company, Circadian Optics. While her success story seems like a fairy tale today, she navigated a lot of hardships and obstacles along th...2022-03-0738 min
Actsplore ThisEP 27: A Flux Mindset and Why You Should Build A Career Portfolio with April RinneIn a world where change is the only constant, how do we reshape our relationship with change to be fit for a world in flux? April Rinne is a “change navigator,” speaker, investor, and adventurer whose work and travels in more than 100 countries have given her a front-row seat to a world in flux. She is one of the 50 leading female futurists in the world, a Harvard Law School graduate, a Young Global Leader at the World Economic Forum, and is a trusted advisor to well-known startups and companies such as Airbnb and Nike.She...2022-02-2854 min
Actsplore ThisEP 26: Finding Purpose & Self Acceptance in Pain with a Psoriasis Fighter, Rocyie WongWe've all heard the phrase 'Beauty is only skin deep.' But what does that truly mean?Rocyie Wong is the embodiment of that phrase. At age 14, she discovered that she was diagnosed with psoriasis, a painful, genetic skin disease that manifests itself through red and scaly patches that itch and bleed.Since that, she's been through a rollercoaster journey navigating life with this incurable chronic skin disease, with no clear cause or cure. She's taken it upon herself to champion and advocate for this cause which is so close to her heart with courage...2022-02-2141 min
Actsplore ThisEP 25: Money Talk for Couples - What's Yours Is Mine? with Suraya ZainuddinLet’s be real. Any money talk is not easy. Add relationships into the mix and boy oh boy, can it get real complicated! High chances that you and your partner would have different personalities, outlooks and approaches to finances. While not everyone may find discussing 'money talk' sexy, one thing we can't deny: it is a necessary conversation to have with our significant other to build successful relationships. In conjunction with Valentine's Day, we speak to Suraya Zainudin, a Personal Finance Blogger and Founder of the Ringgit oh Ringgit blog, to help us un...2022-02-1439 min
Actsplore ThisEP 24: Building Our Resilience Muscles in the Workplace with Siru HeinoDescribed as the psychological capacity to adapt to stressful circumstances and to bounce back from adverse events, ‘Resilience’ is a highly sought-after personality trait in the modern workplace. In the face of redundancies, organisational changes and disruptions, it’s no wonder Resilience has become somewhat of a buzzword in the wake of the pandemic. Thankfully, there are steps we can take to build our Resilience muscles!To unpack this topic, we speak to Siru Heino, an Executive & Leadership Coach who has had 20 years of management and leadership experience in the FMCG industry and over 12 years of leadership develo...2022-02-0736 min
Actsplore ThisEP 23 20's Going on 30's: Writing Your Own NarrativeWhat comes to mind when you hear the saying ‘Thirty, Flirty and Thriving’? Many people associate the 20s as the prime time to explore different possibilities, make mistakes and hustle hard whereas the 30 milestone often comes with the expectations of being married, starting a family, or being at a particular place in their career. To unpack this, we had the pleasure of having our friend, Ashley Suelyn (Founder of The Real Planner) to join us for this raw and personal episode on the lessons learnt in our 20s and hear her personal insights on what it’s been l...2022-01-2445 min
Actsplore ThisEP 22: Savouring The Road Less Taken: Chemical Engineer turned Culinary ExtraordinaireIn this episode, we get up close and personal with Yi Jun Loh, the wildly creative cook and author behind Jun and Tonic, a recipe blog that was nominated for the Saveur Blog Awards in 2018.A chemical engineer graduate turned self-confessed food geek, Jun now runs a gamut of gastronomical projects, from producing Take a Bao, a narrative Asian food podcast that gives voice to the under-represented food stories of the region, sharing cross-cultural cooking and recipes, to writing about food culture and history for publications like Saveur and Food52.From culinary school in London...2022-01-1740 min
Actsplore ThisEP 21: How To Achieve Peak Performance with Deno HewsonIf you’ve ever asked yourself how you can elevate your performance (be it inside or outside the workplace), this episode is for you. Take it from us, this episode is an actionable and action-packed one, grab a pen and paper, get comfy, and tune in! With decades of experience leading, consulting and coaching leaders globally, Deno Hewson, an Executive Performance Coach and Principal of Summit Culture, shares his take on how we can achieve peak performance. Apart from being an Executive Performance Coach, Deno is a mountaineer and have spent decades climbing in the Himalayas and all...2022-01-1044 min
Actsplore ThisEP 20 Welcoming 2022 : 12 Reminders for the Year (Season 2 Kickoff)Welcome to the first episode of Season 2! In today’s episode, we’re looking ahead as we usher in the new year. In true Actsplore This fashion, we took time to do some reflection for the new year – with a little spin to it! In this episode, we reflect and discuss the 12 personal reminders that we would like to carry forward into the 12 months of 2022. From practical ways to reduce doomscrolling, finding a ‘work sponsor’, to getting enough zzz’s, we hope this exercise will help us (and our listeners) set the tone for the year to come...2022-01-0331 min
Actsplore ThisEP 19: 2021 - Year in Review & Season 1 Finale with Janice & Sarah-AnnAs we are approaching the end of 2021, we recorded this episode with a goal in mind: to pause, reflect and recalibrate. In this episode, we share our personal and intimate reflections discussing some highlights, lowlights and lessons learnt from a very eventful and challenging 2021.Not forgetting, this is also the final episode of Season 1 of the Actsplore This podcast. Some of you have journeyed with us since Episode 1 when we first launched 4 months back. Thank you for showering us with so much love, we can't wait to bring you more amazing content in Season 2, dropping...2021-11-2244 min
Actsplore ThisEP 18: Harnessing the Power of Storytelling with JinnyboyNo matter your age or background, chances are that if you are Malaysian, you would have laughed or teared up watching a JinnyboyTV video. Jin Lim (or better known as Jinnyboy) is no stranger to the Malaysian media scene and has paved the way for many local Youtube content creators over the past decade. Jin first started out as a radio host on Hitz.FM, before leaving radio after 9 years to pursue his creative pursuits in YouTube full time in 2012. Fast forward to 2021, JinnyboyTV now has 1.14 million subscribers and has evolved from a two-man youtube channel producing sh...2021-11-1545 min
Actsplore ThisEP 17: Building a Business with a Social Justice Cause with Bryn Frere-SmithCoffee is quite undoubtedly one of the most consumed beverage in the world and it's not a secret that our generation are willing to spend good money for a great brew!Now, imagine being able to enjoy a great cuppa coffee while contributing to an excellent social justice cause?Bryn Frere-Smith is the founder of Blue Bear Coffee, a social enterprise based in the United Kingdom that donates 100% of its profits to organizations fighting human trafficking and caring for survivors through single-origin specialty coffee.In this episode, he shares the heartbreaking story behind...2021-11-0850 min
Actsplore ThisEP 16: How To Combat Stress And Burnout By Managing Your Mood with Erika FersztHow do you manage stress by managing your mood? What are some red flags of burnout? Can you be addicted to productivity? To unpack these questions, we speak to Erika Ferszt, a stress specialist, neuroscience post grad, award winning advertising executive and founder of Moodally - a science-backed mood management solutions for the workplace that helps improve employee performance and well-being. In today’s episode, we discuss how we can identify stress triggers, ways to effectively manage stress and how we can take proactive steps to avoid reaching burnout state. We also discuss Toxic...2021-11-0149 min
Actsplore ThisEP 15: Be Your Own Boss: Building Skills For A Side Hustle with Aisha PreeceHave these thoughts ever crossed your mind:What would you be doing if you’re not in your current job? Does the thought of launching your own business and being your own boss excite you?Today’s guest is someone who put her dreams into action by finding ways to live, work and earn remotely / from any location in the world.After spending 10 years in the corporate banking world, Aisha Preece decided to hop off the 9-5 bandwagon to start OutandBeyond, a site dedicated to discover ways to make and save more money and...2021-10-2537 min
Actsplore ThisEP 14: Navigating Ambiguity: Life After Graduation in the Pandemic with Amelia Crespo and Kevin GitauThe ability to ‘Navigate Ambiguity’ has been essential for the graduates from the graduating class of 2020 and 2021 as they leave the comforts of campus to find their way into employment in the wake of the pandemic. From cancelled graduation ceremonies, disrupted relocation plans, to job hunting challenges, COVID-19 has forced many students to rethink their post-graduation plans and adapt accordingly.In this episode, we catch up with Amelia Crespo (Account Manager at Lego Education) and Kevin Gitau (International Operations Business Graduate at Novo Nordisk) from the MBA class of 2020 at the Asia School of Business, to ref...2021-10-1839 min
Actsplore ThisEP 13 Lets Talk Productivity: Our Go-to Habits & Toolkits with Janice & Sarah-AnnFrom trying out new personal productivity habit hacks to optimising our efficiency, Productivity is a topic that the both of us are keen to #actsplore more and to get better at! We heard that you have missed our conversational-style chats, so we’re bringing it back for this episode, where we chat about our go-to productivity habits, productivity toolkits that we have found useful, areas for improvement and other lessons we have learnt along the way. New episodes drop every Monday at 8pm. Connect with us on Instagram @actsplorethispodcast to get the conversation going2021-10-1135 min
Actsplore ThisEP 12: Navigating Marriage, Motherhood and a Career while Battling a Terminal Illness with Krysten GentileIn conjunction with October being Breast Cancer Awareness month, we speak to the brave and larger-than-life full time wife, mum and career woman, Krysten Gentile, who is making the best of life whilst navigating Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer. She's also the host of the Making the Breast of It Podcast, which aims to educate, enlighten and inspire others as she shares her raw and unfiltered journey battling this terminal illness while facing mortality head on. In today's episode, Krysten shares her unique take on making the breast of life despite having her world turned upside...2021-10-0442 min
Actsplore ThisEP 11 : How To Cultivate Your Personal Brand with Carlii LyonWhether you know it or not, you have a personal brand. But what exactly does personal branding mean? How important is it to shape your brand? We discuss these questions (and more!) with Carlii Lyon, one of Australia's leading personal branding coaches. Carlii’s mission is to inspire individuals everywhere to be their own brand and put themselves out there. Over the past two decades, she has helped shape the personal brands of clients ranging from Supermodel Miranda Kerr, New York Times bestselling authors; pioneers in the world of wellness, musicians, and even a British foot...2021-09-2743 min
Actsplore ThisEP 10 A Journey of Grit: Cinderella, Grenades & Google with Haviva KohlHaviva Kohl currently leads the design and build of Google’s Student Talent Development Programs for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Having left home at the age of 12, Haviva has defied the odds to pursue her mission to pay it forward through education. Along the way, she shared roof with several families, narrowly dodged grenades, and launched schools in underserved communities around the world.In this episode, we speak to Haviva about her inspiring journey of grit, resilience and the north star which guided her as she overcame numerous hurdles, failures and several life-threatening event...2021-09-2044 min
Actsplore ThisEP 09: Finding Acceptance after Falling Apart with Crystal ChaWhen authenticity meets vulnerability, you get this rollercoaster-hell-of-a-ride episode.Crystal Cha takes us through her journey of how she Found Acceptance after Falling Apart. She dives into the trauma, stress and grief of going through a very personal and painful life experience and what life looks like on the other side of a divorce.She also shares intimate stories about what she's learnt from therapy and counselling as well as very relatable mental reframes that we can make during these challenging times.Especially in a time like today when the world is on...2021-09-1348 min
Actsplore ThisEP 08 Career Transitions : Best Practices & Pitfalls with Renee ConklinA career change can be rewarding and fulfilling, but we also know that taking that leap, no matter if it’s an incremental change or massive industry pivot, is incredibly daunting too. On this episode, we chat with Renee Conklin, founder of RC HR Consulting and career transition consultant, on how we can maximise our chances of making a successful career transition.With over 15 years of global HR, coaching and recruitment experience, Renee has uncovered the best practices and pitfalls to avoid when making a career change. From creating your own personal project mana...2021-09-0636 min
Actsplore ThisEP 07: Honing Your Craft While Enjoying The Process with Marcus van GeyzelIrrespective of industry, the pursuit of mastery is universal. But let’s be real, how do we even begin to think about honing our craft? What is the right mindset to adopt? Does it have to be all work and no fun? We unpack these questions (and more!) with Marcus Van Geyzel, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of boutique Kuala Lumpur corporate law firm Peter Ling & Van Geyzel. In this episode, Marcus reflects on the many lessons learnt in his journey of honing his craft throughout his 18 years of experience as a Corporate and Employment Lawyer. [Hot tip: He al...2021-08-3041 min
Actsplore ThisEP 06: What No One Told You About Fears & Failures with Azran Osman-RaniIf we’re being really honest, we'll tell you to tune into this episode blind because you've got lots of nuggets of wisdom comin' your way!Azran Osman-Rani is the Founder of a digital health technology company called Naluri, the former CEO of iflix Malaysia and AirAsia X Berhad.Get comfy and dive into this episode with Azran, where he gets deep, down and dirty into some real talk and shares how he embraces his failures and fears head on, with curiosity and purpose as his driving force.Azran sheds light on a 40 ye...2021-08-2349 min
Actsplore ThisEP 05: Career Prototyping & Non Linear Paths with Zalina JamaluddinZalina Jamaluddin's career has taken her from the energy industry to the education industry as the Chief Business Development Officer at the Asia School of Business and back to energy, where she is now the Chief Operating Officer of SEA Hisbiscus.Besides being an Energy Enthusiast and Women Leadership Advocate, she also moonlights as an aspiring artist!In this episode, she shares her thoughts on the overly romanticized 'Follow Your Passion' mantra, and the beauty of prototyping by exploring lower risk activities on the side in our non linear career paths.New episodes...2021-08-1630 min
Actsplore ThisEP 04: 6 Practical Money Principles to Up Your Personal Finance Game with Aaron TangAaron Tang is the Country Manager of Luno, Malaysia’s first and largest international cryptocurrency exchange and the founder of Mr Stingy, a well known blog dedicated to the art of optimization, where he writes on topics such as personal finance, career, relationships and life in general.In today's episode, Aaron shares 6 practical ways that we can get better with money. He explains why there is no-one-size-fits-all personal finance advice, which money concept changed his approach to life, why we all need a 'Blow' budget and why Tik Tok may not be the best medium to consume yo...2021-08-0940 min
Actsplore ThisEP 03 Let's Get Real About Mental Health with Heidy QuahHeidy Quah is the founder of Refuge for the Refugees, a one-stop centre that looks into advocating for the rights of refugees in Malaysia. A changemaker who has tirelessly served the needs of the refugee community, her work has earned her international awards such as the Queen’s Young Leaders Award and the Women Of The Future Southeast Asia Award. In this candid conversation, Heidy shares with us about the mental health struggles that she faced throughout her decade-long social activism journey, learnings from therapy, how perfection is overrated (and much more!). New episodes drop ev...2021-08-0234 min
Actsplore ThisEP 02 Navigating Setbacks and Failures with Kevin WuKevin is one of the seven Malaysians to make it into the annual Forbes’ “30 under 30 Asia” Class of 2021 list. Besides being a practicing lawyer and a co-founder of a Scandinavian furniture business, he also started up Ento, Malaysia's very first alternative protein company specialising in edible insects for human consumption. In this episode, he unravels what goes on behind the scenes of juggling multiple businesses at the same time, while navigating the setbacks and failures that come along with this entreprenuership journey. New episodes drop every Monday at 8pm. Connect with us on Instagram @actsplorethispodcast to get...2021-07-2637 min
Actsplore ThisEP 01 Our Story: Career Transitions & Hitting ResetDive into our first official episode of the Actsplore This Podcast where we shed some light into the stories of our career journey as we navigated our careers from law to MBA and now into the corporate world.New episodes drop every Monday at 8pm. Connect with us on Instagram @actsplorethispodcast to get the conversation going!2021-07-1846 min
Actsplore ThisIntroducing: Actsplore This Podcast with Janice & Sarah-AnnWhat is the Actsplore This Podcast about? In this episode, we talk about the inspiration behind the podcast, why we named it 'Actsplore This' and what you can expect to hear from us. New episodes drop every Monday at 8 pm. Connect with us on Instagram @actsplorethispodcast to get the conversation going! 2021-07-1606 min
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Full Audiobook in Bios & Memoirs, Artists, Writers, & MusiciansCrafts Directory by Sarah Batiste | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Crafts Directory
Author: Sarah Batiste, Roberta Stoker, David Rose
Narrator: Ellery Truesdell
Format: Unabridged
Length: 2 hrs and 41 mins
Language: English
Release date: 02-07-17
Publisher: Cv Publications
Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Visual Arts
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First published in 1999, Crafts Directory draws together interviews, features, showcases and listings of makers in the UK and Ireland, which explore individual practices and avenues of distribution from workshop production to general retail outlets.
Interviews include: Nannette Bowers-Stel, jeweller; Georgina Hadrill, fashion retailer; Josephine Jackson, ceramist; Anthea Lahr, crafts retailer; Roddie McVittie, antique furniture restorer; John...2017-02-072h 41Download the Most Popular Audiobooks in Arts & Entertainment, Visual ArtsCrafts Directory Audiobook by Sarah Batiste, Roberta Stoker, David RosePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/1006/to download full audiobooks of your choice for free.
Title: Crafts Directory
Subtitle: Design and Production in the UK and Ireland
Author: Sarah Batiste, Roberta Stoker, David Rose
Narrator: Ellery Truesdell
Format: Unabridged
Length: 2 hrs and 41 mins
Language: English
Release date: 02-07-17
Publisher: Cv Publications
Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Visual Arts
Publisher's Summary:
First published in 1999, Crafts Directory draws together interviews, features, showcases and listings of makers in the UK and Ireland, which explore individual practices and avenues of distribution from workshop production to general retail outlets.
Interviews include: Nannette Bowers-Stel, jeweller; Georgina Hadrill...2017-02-072h 41
Download the Most Popular Audiobooks in Arts & Entertainment, Visual ArtsCrafts Directory Audiobook by Sarah Batiste, Roberta Stoker, David RosePlease visit https://fashabooks.com/aff/fashabooks/1006 to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Crafts Directory Subtitle: Design and Production in the UK and Ireland Author: Sarah Batiste, Roberta Stoker, David Rose Narrator: Ellery Truesdell Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 02-07-17 Publisher: Cv Publications Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Visual Arts Publisher's Summary: First published in 1999, Crafts Directory draws together interviews, features, showcases and listings of makers in the UK and Ireland, which explore individual practices and avenues of distribution from workshop production to general retail outlets. Interviews include: Nannette Bowers-Stel, jeweller; Georgina...2017-02-0704 min