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An Open InvitationEp 30 – In The Aftermath, Re: Reflections Post-Season 1 (Recorded Oct 2021)Today's episode marks the end of season one. Thank you to all of you for listening to An Open Invitation, and to everyone who has been a part of this journey with us. This includes all 30 guests, friends who have provided feedback or have been a part of our pilot test episodes, and to all of our listeners. We started this podcast because we were lost and looking for insight. Ironically, at the end, we're still feeling lost and we're still looking for insight. Perhaps we have grown a little in this process, perhaps not. One thing's fo...2021-11-1926 min

An Open InvitationEp 30 (Bonus Track) – Get To Know The AOI Team & Thoughts About The Podcast (Recorded Mar 2021)With time our thoughts can mature and change. Unsurprisingly, we've found that producing a podcast is a means of archiving versions of ourselves on audio – have a listen to some of our goals and visions for the podcast before the launch. Music by Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com) 2021-11-1623 min

An Open InvitationEp 29 – The Messiness Of Self-Work, Self-Hatred, Reframing Life Circumstances & Challenges Involved Being In The Family Business, Re: Kathy LowHave you noticed how you react when you get criticised? Or even when you get complimented? Kathy Low helps us wrap up this season of An Open Invitation by explaining how self-awareness is the crucial step to introducing changes in your life. Having struggled with accepting her own narrative being in the family business, she describes her journey to taking responsibility for her own responses and mindset. This is our most honest and open conversation yet; we hope you enjoy this episode of AOI. Music by Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com) 2021-11-1258 min

An Open InvitationEp 28 – The Role Of Community For Musicians, Using Music For Emotional Release & Practising Gratitude, Re: Gabriel HoeSo much of our lives involve music. Many of our memories are associated with the songs we listened to at that time: Avril Lavigne and Marina and the Diamonds in our teens, Katy Perry in the 2010s and Olivia Rodrigo in the present. In this episode, People Musician Gabriel Hoe breaks down why he thinks music can serve its purpose best if there is a community involved. The purpose is to bring people together. Why play music if you can't share it? Music by Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com) 2021-11-0546 min

An Open InvitationEp 27 – The Importance Of Soft Skills, Articulating Your Worth To Employers, Worldbuilding & Edutainment, Re: Ryan LeongWhat if we could integrate design into the Singaporean school educational curriculum? This is a question that Ryan Leong, author, illustrator and senior trainer of design thinking hopes for people to think about more often. According to him, creativity can go a long way in transforming our current educational system. Using design as a common factor in many of his creative pursuits – which include worldbuilding – Ryan explains to us how he uses his skills to expand his vision and get opportunities. Music by Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com) 2021-10-2943 min

An Open InvitationEp 26 – How Gaming Can Be A Sport, The Gaming Community & How Teenage Rebellion Help Develop An Independent Identity, Re: Shikin RazakThe gaming community is an enigma for many, and unfortunately, poorly understood communities are often painted in ways that are misrepresentative. Especially in our more pragmatic society, many think gamers are lazy and distracted and wasting time. However, as someone who enjoys playing games myself, I think that exposing the narratives of people in the gaming community will not only create a more open and understanding society, but also reveal the finesse in games/gamers that is often overlooked. There's so much wonder in how one can indulge and get lost in the creative worlds that are constructed in...2021-10-2251 min

An Open InvitationEp 25 – Celebrating Generalists Among Youths Today, Re: M DRAKOAt this point of our podcast, we've come to observe how many of us want to do more than just one thing. We want to be more than our jobs and we want to explore our passions. M DRAKO is a prime example of a generalist: she plays Go, the violin and she sings – all while working full time as a game designer. We're beyond excited to have one of the creators of the card game Plantopia on AOI tell us about how fun a diverse skillset can be! Music by Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com)2021-10-1552 min

An Open InvitationEp 24 – The Transformative Power Of Art & Regulating Emotions, Re: Dawn KwanWe're interested in how a person grows. For Dawn, her growth is deeply entangled with her craft. Dawn has been auctioning and exhibiting her paintings since she was eight. The composed and soft-spoken artist tells us how her relationship with her art has evolved over time. While motivations and objectives have changed, art, according to her, has always been a medium for emotional expression and healing. Now she hopes to create similar experiences with her clients. Music by Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com) 2021-10-0835 min

An Open InvitationEp 23 – Being In The Business Of Change (Also, A Little Bit About The Gender Bias In Social Work), Re: Joshua KhooThurgood Marshall – the first African American U.S. Supreme Court Justice – once said "In recognizing the humanity of our fellow beings, we pay ourselves the highest tribute." Many of our life lessons come from how we process and interact with the people around us. For Joshua, witnessing and being intimately involved in the narratives and growth of his clients have helped him grow into the person he is. Equal parts intelligent and empathetic, listen in as Joshua, who works as a social worker, reflects on his journey in becoming a social worker. Music by Epidemic Sound (http://www.epid...2021-10-0146 min

An Open InvitationEp 22 – From Computer Science Major To Being A Social Worker, Re: Loo Chuan JieHow often have we allowed the opinion of another person affect what we think of ourselves and the decisions we make? At some point in our lives, most of us have made decisions that are less representative of our authentic desires. A buffer against this external influence is a strong sense of self. Today we speak with Chuan Jie, who chose to switch her major from Information Systems to Social Work – a move that some may perceive to be a downgrade, but she perceives to be right for her. Music by Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com)2021-09-2446 min

An Open InvitationEp 21 – Entrepreneurship and Influencer Marketing 101, Re: AndaOften in our 20s, we feel a pressure to start to specialize, to invest our efforts into one or two skills or things we want to develop. In today's conversation with Anda, an alternative approach to life is discussed. What if, instead of starting to settle, we spend the time to explore ideas and possibilities of life? Using her experiences as an entrepreneur as examples, Anda talks to us about the upsides of risk-taking in our 20s. Music by Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com) 2021-09-1744 min

An Open InvitationEp 20 – Overthinking, The Enemy To Personal Progress, Re: lullaboyWhat has been your biggest fall in life to date? Liyana told me about hers- and I'm sure this resonates with many of us- the realization that she is a flawed human being, and that no amount of trying is going to change that fact. We're all a little broken and lost. In today's conversation, Bernard Dinata, who goes by the artist name lullaboy, talks to us about what it is like to make mistakes and lose opportunities. According to him, these are what makes us human. Music by Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com) 2021-09-1036 min

An Open InvitationEp 19 – Pharmacist By Day, Powerlifter By Night, Re: Farhanna FaridA pharmacist by day and a powerlifter by night, Farhanna Farid finds internal balance by fulfilling her vastly different interests. Her unique experience in powerlifting has given her a deeper awareness of how the bodies of women are being perceived. Like most other women and men, we struggle with appreciating our own bodies. How then can we move away from an appearance-focused society? According to Farhanna, we can do that by becoming more conscious of how our body serves us in terms of its function. Music by Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com) 2021-09-0343 min

An Open InvitationEp 18 – I Built My Life Grounded By Knowledge Of My Personal Values, Re: Crystal YeeHey. Here's a thought for you. How much do the pieces in your life overlap? For Crystal, what we observed was that everything she chose to make a part of her life complemented her personal values- 3 of which are humility, learning and service. Her work as an occupational therapist, and her faith in her religion, serve to build onto, and strengthen, her identity. Liyana, who has known Crystal since she was 13, has been telling me about how excited she is about this episode. Let us know if you enjoy it as much as we did! Music by E...2021-08-2748 min

An Open InvitationEp 17 – Using Faith To Advocate For Our Environment, Re: Dennis TanWe typically park environmental issues in the realm of the secular, but is this the only place that they can exist? In today's conversation, Dennis Tan, a second year NUS Environmental Studies student, introduces us to a fresh take on environmental matters. He believes that being environmentally conscious is an integral part of the Christian faith, and calls on all people to make a connection between their faith and environment-related matters. Intelligent and thoughtful, we hope you enjoy the perspectives offered by Dennis as much as we did. Music by Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com) 2021-08-2044 min

An Open InvitationEp 16 – Finding Religion In My Late 20s, Re: Farhanna RahmanDo you remember Jenna Rink from the movie 13 going on 30? She was a 13 year old who wanted to be a thriving 30 year old. Like herself, many of us have the notion that by age 30, we would have our lives in order. Today we talk to Farhanna Rahman, who turns 32 this year, about finding her identity in religion only in the later part of her 20s. Strikingly, she splits her life into pre- and post-religion, which signalled to us the level of influence it has on her life. Naturally inquisitive, funny and honest- those of you who are in the...2021-08-1342 min

An Open InvitationEp 15 – Authenticity As A Personal Brand, Re: Camira AsroriFashion stylist, content creator, designer behind, and owner of, @camiraasrori, @camira.asrori talks about living authentically and being unapologetically ourselves. Music by Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com) 2021-08-0643 min

An Open InvitationEp 14 – Overcoming Repeated Rejections in Academia, Re: Mafer SeowIn this episode, we invited Mafer Seow. Mafer is a PhD student in City University of New York. Her journey to successfully becoming a PhD student was not plain sailing: she was rejected three times before she got offers to do a PhD. Despite this, her love for Science is apparent, and has carried her through periods of self-doubt and uncertainty. Her story is a perfect example of the grit and patience that academia demands. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com 2021-07-3051 min

An Open InvitationEp 13 – Just Graduated? Identity After Education, Re: Amyrah MustafaIn this episode, we invited soft-spoken artiste Amyrah Mustafa. Amyrah is the carrier of multiple talents and identities: she's an athlete, a host, a part time actress, a student and an entrepreneur. She hopes not to be limited by her past accomplishments and strives to look for more opportunities to help her grow. As she approaches the end of her Bachelor's, she describes how her identity evolves with each new life experience. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com 2021-07-2354 min

An Open InvitationEp 12 (Bonus Track) – On Holding Space, Re: Celeste TanIn this bonus track, we feature Celeste Tan, who is Shrey's (Ep 12) partner. She explains the concept of holding space for others, and how it has helped her in building better relationships. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com 2021-07-2210 min

An Open InvitationEp 12 – On Empathy & Spirituality, Re: Shrey BhargavaTRIGGER WARNING: Mentions of suicidal ideation. In this episode, we invited freelance actor Shrey Bhargava. Shrey describes how his experiences with depression and OCD have shaped his interaction with his craft, and, in turn, how acting has allowed him to gain deeper insight into the human experience. Shrey also feels a profound connection with the universe, which serves to protect and support him. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com 2021-07-1649 min

An Open InvitationEp 11 – Thoughts About Educational Streaming From Age 13, Re: Thanushaa R. & Desiree StewartIn this episode, best friends Thanushaa and Desiree, who were NA- and NT-stream students, respectively, talk about how early streaming has influenced and will continue to influence their employment and career advancement opportunities. From enduring stigma attached to ITE students to the value of having sincere educators in the system, both recount their personal experiences going through Singapore's competitive education system. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com 2021-07-0943 min

An Open InvitationEp 10 – Rising From The Valley Of Death, Re: Cheri IndigoIn this episode, we invited Cheri Indigo, a product manager in a tech start-up turned synth-pop singer-songwriter. During her time in Silicon Valley, Cheri worked 16-20 hours in a day. This job had rewarded her with her luxuries of life: money, status and validation; overworking, however, left her anxious and sleep-deprived. An episode of insomnia that lasted for 56 hours finally pushed her to re-evaluate what is important in her life. Now she leads her life with a renewed sense of intent. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com 2021-07-0236 min

An Open InvitationEp 9 – Youthful Aspirations to Innovate Workspaces, Re: Chia Kun LiangIn this episode, we invited Chia Kun Liang, a final year student specializing in Journalism in NTU's Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information. Kun Liang has a clear end goal: he wants to serve young children. From studying Early Childhood in polytechnic, where he also graduated as valedictorian, to using journalism to push for change in the lives of children, Kun Liang believes in exploring the spaces in between specializations to support and bring new value to the ecosystem involving the education of young children. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com 2021-06-2553 min

An Open InvitationEp 8 – Pageantry, A Portrayal Of Self, Re: Miss Singapore Universe 2018 Zahra KhanumIn this episode, we invited the glamorous, lively and eloquent winner of Miss Singapore Universe 2018, Zahra Khanum, to share her experiences in the world of pageantry. Zahra explains how pageantry is a performance art, and describes how it had required her to educate herself on global issues, form opinions, and tell her story. She also outlines her plans moving forward after passing on her crown in 2019. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com 2021-06-1855 min

An Open InvitationEp 7 – Being A Nurse Is Not My Sole Identity, Re: Insyirah IsmailIn this episode, we invited Insyirah Ismail, a radiant, kind and strong-willed woman who is currently working as a nurse. Insyirah describes her experiences working in the healthcare industry, and how they have helped her cultivate positive traits like patience and a deeper sense of appreciation for life. Insyirah is also unsurprisingly a multi-talented individual –  she writes her own songs, produces a podcast, and is able to carry a conversation flawlessly. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com 2021-06-1147 min

An Open InvitationEp 6 – Leadership As An Engineering Fresh Graduate, Re: AsyiqinIn this episode, we invited Asyiqin, a manufacturing shift production engineer with a supervisory role. This was one of the test episodes that we recorded in 2020. In this part of AOI's conception, we wanted to focus on transitions, so here we discussed her transition into her role now as a supervisor to senior technicians more heavily. Asyiqin describes how she struggled with navigating people management in a high-stress environment. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com 2021-06-0433 min

An Open InvitationEp 5 – Cultivating Self-Discipline Can Help Build A Fulfilling Life, Re: Jonathan QuahIn this episode, we invited Jonathan Quah, who is a highly focused and disciplined software developer. Jon talks to us about his journey moving from chemical to electrical to software engineering, and how he made those transitions using discipline. Let him tell you about the importance of self-monitoring in making sound decisions, a process that can move you closer to where you want to be. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com 2021-05-2832 min

An Open InvitationEp 4 – Lost? Develop A Deeper Sense of Self by Job Hopping, Re: Cindy SinIn this episode, we invited Cindy Sin, who is currently a personal assistant to a CEO of a company. Cindy is strikingly self-assured; what she is, and where she finds herself now, is the culmination of a 2-year journey of self-discovery in the form of job hopping. From doing magazine sales to planning events to taking breaks for reflection and mental clarity, Cindy shares with us her perspectives on the value of job hopping. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com 2021-05-2149 min

An Open InvitationEp 3 – I Am an Independent Musician in Singapore, Re: Rangga JonesIn this episode, we invited Rangga Jones, who we believe everybody will love not only for his smooth vocals, but also for his sincere and laidback personality. Jones is an independent pop and R&B artist based in Singapore who credits part of his success to the habit of manifestation. Get to know how he came to do music, how he makes music, and what being an independent artiste truly entails. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com 2021-05-1441 min

An Open InvitationEp 2 – Big Decisions in Difficult Times, COVID Edition, Re: Tan Hong ZhenIn this episode, we invited Hong Zhen, one of the many people who was and has been affected by COVID. When forced to stay home during lockdown last year, he struggled with work/life boundaries and working in isolation, and as a result, experienced anxieties that affected his state of mind. Forced to confront his new reality, he made a course changing decision to help him better move forward. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com 2021-05-0740 min

An Open InvitationEp 1 – Reflect To Process Experiences Better, Re: Tan Kit YungIn this episode, we invited Kit, who is an ambitious, but very much grounded, final year NUS Life Sciences student. Currently, she is applying to do a PhD to study health behavior in hopes of bringing herself closer to her life mission of helping people live their best lives. Through this conversation, we also get a view of how Kit manages her perfectionist tendencies. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com 2021-04-3044 min

An Open InvitationEp 0 – Introduction, Re: Shivaa and LiyanaIn this episode, join hosts Shivaa and Liyana as they talk about the personal life events that inspired the creation of this podcast. Get to know how they hope to contribute to the conversation about how to navigate through big and difficult life questions. They talk briefly also about some of the problems they encounter while building the podcast…and how much they've grown throughout the process so far. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com 2021-04-3027 min

An Open InvitationTrailerIf you feel lost and are still figuring things out in life, this podcast is for you. We aim to find you stories that you can resonate with and grow from, by having conversations with numerous people all with unique life stories. Life can feel very lonely and so we hope that through these conversations you will be able to find some comfort in knowing that many others feel the same way, so join us every week as we delve into the thoughts of someone new. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com 2021-04-2800 min