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Episode 10: Talking to a Singaporean Engineer turned Beauty Salon Owner
Today’s episode was inspired by Debbie- a long time acquaintance who I did not realise was a listener of the podcast. I recently received a random text from her asking about how come there were no new episodes, and that is how I came to invite her and her serial entrepreneur friend Peiying on the […]
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Ep 9: Talking to my Spanish-Speaking Amigos who love Singapore
In this episode recorded back in September of 2020, I am joined by familiar voices Linda and Roberto and together we introduce our friend Jon who will be featuring frequently in future episodes. Today’s conversation takes us through a wide range of topics and digressions such as how money is viewed in different cultures, JOMO, […]
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Episode 7: Talking to a Mexican who Found Love in Singapore
In today’s episode, we talk about how she found her way from Sina Loa, Mexico, to Singapore in 2017 and why she is extremely grateful to her 2017 self for making it happen. We also catch up on how circuit breaker was for her– what it was like moving in with her Singaporean boyfriend’s family […]
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Episode 6: Talking to Theoretical Physicists about Theoretical Physics and More
In today’s episode I had heaps of fun chatting with old friend Mae Hwee and her boyfriend Geoff. They spoke to me from California where they are currently sheltering in place . We talked about why they do theoretical physics, the similarities (or maybe one similarity) between theoretical physicists and artists, the significance of putting […]
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Episode 5: Talking Finishing PhD Amidst COVID-19 with a Malaysian in Singapore
In today’s episode, I speak to Suan, or I guess, Dr… Suan now? Originally from Malaysia and first trained as a political scientist, she has just(!) finished her PhD in the field of public health here in Singapore. I talk to her about her educational journey through different schools and education systems in different countries, […]
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Episode 4: Talking to a Singaporean Doctor Who Loves Research
In today’s episode, I speak to my friend Bryce. We talk everything from his unconventional reasons for going to medical school, about how his journey to his PhD was complicated by the most unexpected of things, and hear about some of the hoops he has had to and is still jumping through in order to […]
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Talking to my High School Roommate
In today’s episode, I talk to an old friend Yiwei who gave me an uncharacteristic call one day. It was wonderful news, but with her husband working overseas, and her parents also living outside Singapore, she was pregnant and quite alone here in Singapore during this circuit breaker. In this episode, I get a glowing […]
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Talking to an American who Moved to Singapore for Love
Allan is originally from San Francisco, USA, and came to Singapore more than ten years ago for love. In this episode, we talk about how that all happened, and why he is still here braving the heat an circuit breaker, despite the marriage not working out. Check out this episode!
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Talking to a Mexican who Loves Singapore
Roberto is originally from Sinaloa, Mexico, and came to Singapore four years ago to do his PhD. In this episode, we talk about some of his experiences so far, including getting evicted from his dorm room which because a quarantine facility amidst the COVID-19 outbreak, and why he would really like to settle here in […]