YanaTV

YT70 | Her Journey of Building From ZERO — across industries, countries, and challenges.

In this episode of YanaTV, I sit down with Kasturi Gomatham, a trailblazer in electric mobility at Shell and a mom to a lively toddler.

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YT69 | Singaporean Comedian Opens Up About His Family’s Secret History – Rishi Budhrani

In this episode of YanaTV, as I dive deep with Singapore’s very own stand-up star, Rishi Budhrani. Rishi isn’t just about quick quips; he’s a storyteller whose humor is deeply rooted in his family’s journey from tailors to comedians.

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YT68 | You Can Transform Dull and Boring Life into a Passionate Adventure – She Shares HOW

Hi, it’s Yana here, and in this episode of YanaTV, I sit down with Anupama Murali to uncover her fascinating journey from a successful career in technology to a fulfilling life of coaching and inner transformation.

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YT67 | Women Need to Talk More About MONEY

In this heartfelt episode of YanaTV, I sit down with Megha Singh, a working mom, business coach, and advocate for women’s financial independence.

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YT66 | How Did This Singaporean Survive on $5,000 a Year in China?

In this episode of YanaTV, I sit down with CJ Ng, a Singaporean who spent 16 transformative years living and working in China.

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YT65 | The secret truth about self-love, boundaries and toxic people that will change your life

In this episode of YanaTV, I dive deep into these and other life’s questions with Pooja S. Kumar, a remarkable woman who’s turned her deepest challenges into a journey of self-discovery and peace.

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YT64 | Learn how this Singaporean went from 130kg to 65kg and received Global Hero Award

In this episode of YanaTV, I sit down with Sanjeev Gathani, who shares a deeply personal journey of overcoming obesity and the mental health battles that came with it.

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YT63 | CAREER TRANSITION – Choosing Fulfilment Over Fitting In w/ Dr. Damini Chawla

In this episode of YanaTV, I talk with Dr. Damini Chawla, who has transitioned from a long-time career in dentistry to become an award-winning speaker and coach.

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YT62 | A Working Mom – How to Have It ALL? (and stay sane!)

In this episode of YanaTV, I sit down with Komal Syal, a mother of three daughters and a leader in the corporate world for over two decades.

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YT61 | A controversial yet liberating view on how to deal with DEATH

In this episode of YanaTV, I sit down with Sandeep Nath, a spiritual coach who shares his deeply personal journey through grief and loss

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YT60 | How to Break Free from the Corporate World

In this episode of YanaTV, I sit down with Archana Amlapure, who made the brave decision to leave the corporate world behind and follow her passion for wellness.

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YT59 | A perspective of a 20-year old on life, career, happiness and social media

In this episode of YanaTV, I chat with 20-year-old Kobu Chidambaram, a passionate musician carving out his future in a rapidly changing world.

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YT58 | How this woman healed her daughter’s speech delay without medications

In this episode of YanaTV, I sit down with Komal Syal, a determined mother who faced an overwhelming challenge when her first daughter struggled with a speech delay.

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YT57 | Learn from COO of Nas Company How to Accelerate Your Career – Alex Dwek

In this episode of YanaTV, I sit down with Alex to hear about his journey from London to Singapore, his work at Uber and Grab, and how he navigated career shifts that weren’t always easy.

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YT56 | How women can lead in metaverse and why it is still tough for female founders to get funding

In this episode of YNTV, hear Loretta’s story of resilience, innovation, and passion!

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YT55 | Watch this to learn how to lead a stress-free life

In this episode of YNTV, I sit down with Sandeep Nath, a former corporate executive who transformed his life through a spiritual journey in the Himalayas.

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YT54 | One Woman’s Story of Strength: How She Fought Against Abuse and Combated Cancer

In this episode, Chandni Sahu shares her harrowing journey of surviving an abusive marriage and battling cancer. Despite facing all forms of abuse—mental, physical, and sexual—Chandni found the strength to leave her toxic relationship, supported by her family and financial independence.

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YT53 | How I Overcame Infertility

In this episode of YanaTV, Lakshmi shares her journey from achieving a PhD at 26 to facing the unexpected challenge of infertility.

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YT52 | How a Body Language Expert Got Scammed

Christian Chua, a body language expert, shares his story of being conned out of $40,000 by a smooth-talking stranger.

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YT51 | From Burnout to Best Self: My Mental Fitness Journey at 30

In this episode of YanaTV YuJin shares his story of hitting rock bottom at 30—dealing with divorce, failing businesses, and poor health.

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YT50 | Ex-corporate leader on how to find fulfillment

In this episode of YanaTV, the renowned podcaster and entrepreneur, Sharad Lal shares his transformative journey from a life focused on achievements to a profound search for true happiness.

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YT49 | How this young Singaporean found her voice

In this episode of YanaTV, meet Rae Fung, a renowned emcee, who shares her personal journey of overcoming academic pressures and discovering a passion for public speaking.

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YT48 | How this foreigner built a horse-riding business in Singapore

In this episode of YanaTV, we interview Luis Blanco, a professional equestrian and horse riding instructor.

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YT47 | Youtuber shares how he manages his finances to live large in Singapore

In this episode of YanaTV, we meet Kelvin Tan, a full-time YouTuber who specializes in personal finance.

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YT46 | How to be at peace with ourselves and others 

In this episode of YanaTV, we sit down with Avni Martin, an entrepreneur and coach trainer at ICF Singapore, who shares her personal journey from growing up in a culturally diverse household in India to the UK and then to Singapore, following her heart and her husband.

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YT45 | How to go from zero views to YouTube success

Join us on this episode of YanaTV as we explore the multifaceted life of Dr. Jenny Li, who is an American-trained chiropractor and the director of Re: Chiropractic, formerly known as Singapore Pain Solutions.

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YT44 | Learn from this French-Moroccan about cross-cultural leadership in Asia

In today’s episode of Yana TV, we delve into the fascinating journey of Omar Hadoui. Born in France to Moroccan parents, Omar’s career began in Europe, but it was Asia’s call that reshaped his destiny.

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YT43 | Laugh away stress, negativity and troubles

Today on YanaTV we meet Ms. Suchi, the world’s only female laughter therapist who mastered over 100 exercises.

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YT42 | What second generation family business owners need to know to succeed – Tristan Sjoberg

In this episode of YanaTV, we are joined by Tristan Sjoberg, an accomplished Swedish entrepreneur and business executive with extensive experience across Asia.

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YT41 | What Japan and USA can learn from each other – insights by Kotaro Tamura San

In this episode of YanaTV, we welcome Kotaro Tamura San, a multifaceted angel investor and former politician. Tamura shares his journey from a small town in Japan to becoming a globally recognized investor.

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YT40 | This trauma therapist explains how to heal our lives and level up businesses 

Natalia shares her extensive experience in therapy and her motivations for writing a book aimed at helping a broader audience understand and heal from trauma.

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YT39 | Learn from this Canadian how drumming and neuroscience can level up your self leadership skills

On today’s episode of Yana TV, we explore this question with our guest, Grant “Upbeat” Bosnick. From his unique Croatian Canadian identity to his transformative journey through Canada, Japan, and finally Singapore, Grant unpacks the significant role drumming plays in linking self-leadership with neuroscience. 

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YT38 | Learn how to eat, shop and live more sustainably – from fashion to consciousness with Stephanie Dickson

Meet Stephanie Dickson, the visionary behind Green is the New Black, who shares her journey from a fashion career to becoming a sustainability pioneer.

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YT37 | This Asian educates us about  AI and opens up about Western upbringing, and being a father as a tech leader 

What does it mean to be an Asian from the West? Is AI a friend or foe to our future jobs, our families and our children? A single father and a tech leader?

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YT36 | From Physics to Fortune 500 – life and business secrets w/ Bernard Leong

Meet Bernard Leong. Dr Bernard Leong is currently the founder and CEO of Dorje AI, a new enterprise AI startup focusing on building the next-generation business operating system that enables companies to be productive, optimally efficient and continuously adaptive.

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YT35 | Back to work tips for moms – how to return to work after maternity leave

We are continuing stories of women this month. What is it like to jump back into the workforce after taking a break for motherhood?

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YT34 | This woman lived through domestic abuse, cancer, surrogacy and still found happiness and peace

This month we are showcasing inspirational women with interesting stories! Today it is a story of a woman, who turned a journey of pain and despair into a story of resilience and hope. 

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YT33 | This month we are showcasing inspirational women with interesting stories! 

This month we are showcasing inspirational women with interesting stories! Today we have Lakshmi Ramachandran, a remarkable woman, who transitioned from being a biomedical scientist to a leadership coach and speaker, all while balancing life as a mother of two.

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YT32 | Learn from this 85-year-old woman – how to have a successful and happy marriage, career and life?

How did an ordinary woman become the first Indian woman on Wall Street? In this episode, we explore the fascinating story of Mannie Chidambaram, spanning eight decades of challenges and triumphs.

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YT31 | Focus, Flexibility and Discipline – a multi-potentialite’s approach to success and significance

How can proper discipline shape your way to success? Meet Mukul Deva, a man celebrated for his wide-ranging achievements. As a bestselling author, leadership coach, and former army officer, Mukul reveals how he has excelled in numerous fields over the years.

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YT30 | How to embrace rejections – strategies for resilience and growth w/ Jit Puru

Meet Jit Puru. Jit is an accomplished author and professional speaker who has been helping people with self-development, motivation, and personal growth since 2014.

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YT29 | How to have the best sex of your life – a conversation with Singapore’s no. 1 sexologist

Why is sex still a taboo subject in our society? Meet Dr Martha Lee. She is a highly sought-after and respected sex expert in Singapore, holding a Doctorate in Human Sexuality and a Masters in Counseling. In this episode, she shares her journey of pioneering positive conversations around love, relationships, and sexuality.

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YT28 | This 70-year-old Chinese shares how to celebrate Chinese New Year for people of all cultures

Meet Victor Yue. He is a retired Singaporean telecommunications engineer, who now passionately delves into Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) with a focus on Singapore Chinatown and local Chinese Temples.

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YT27 | This Hainanese Tells the Secret to Crack the Chinese Business Market

Meet Benjamin Cheng. He is currently the Chief Inspiration Officer for Mind Inspirations LLP. He is also the Head of training curriculum development for several companies, helping them customize their training system for Success and Master Trainer to roll out these programs globally.

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YT26 | Leadership and Luxury Insights from CEO of Heart Media Group – Olivier Burlot

Meet Olivier Burlot, He is the CEO of HEART MEDIA Group with 26 years of work experience in publishing, fashion and luxury brands, magazines, digital media, marketing communications, and marketing strategy.

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YT25 | How she overcame addiction and became emotional intelligence expert 

Meet Cindy Tien, an EQ Maven who unlocks the key to your personality and behaviour, revealing the underlying causes of burnout, overwhelm and disempowering habits.

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YT24 | World’s no.1 customer experience guru shares how being a good customer can improve service – Ron Kaufman

In today’s episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Ron Kaufman, world’s no.1 customer experience guru six times in a row.

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YT23 | New Year Resolution: How to overcome imposter syndrome and make 2024 your best year yet!

Welcome to the first episode of YanaTV in 2024! In this episode, we have a special guest Karen Leong, who is in the top 1% of keynote speakers globally.

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YT22 | A journey from monasteries to sharing the voices of Asian movers and shakers

Meet Yana. She is a coach, a speaker and a mentor for successful and conscious people, who are making a dent. In this episode Anita Kapoor takes over as the host and interviews Yana Fry, the founder of YanaTV.

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YT21 | Stories from Santa of Singapore – The man behind the red suit

On this festive Christmas episode of Yana TV we welcome a special guest – none other than Santa Claus of Singapore himself, played by Peer Metze!

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YT20 | This Austrian Diplomat Shares His “James Bond” Life Story

Meet David Bachmann. He’s the Austrian Trade Commissioner for Singapore. In this heart-to-heart conversation with David we dive into the less glamorous reality of diplomatic life, challenging stereotypes of luxury.

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YT19 | How this Danish woman is creating more women leaders in Singapore

Meet Mette Johansson. She is a consultant, coach, speaker, and trainer, mostly on the topic of leadership and culture change. She has (co) authored five books, all Amazon best-sellers.

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YT18 | Founder of 1880 on entrepreneurship, leadership and building a community in Asia – Marc Nicholson 

Meet Marc Nicholson. Originally from Montreal, he has led a diverse journey—from a child actor in Haiti to volunteering in Indonesia and earning a Masters in Human Rights, he successfully founded 1880, a Singapore-based private members club focused on addressing global challenges through civil discourse.

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YT17 | This famous theatre director gave up his career in UK and USA to make a difference in SG

This is Glen. Glen Goei is one of Singapore’s leading film and theatre directors, his substantial body of work encompasses a wide range of the performing arts, including theatre, film, parades and world expos.

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YT16 | How this 43-year-old became a national athlete and a business woman for her daughters

Can a woman in her mid-30s become a national-level runner? This is Jasmine. A 44-year-old national athlete, motivational speaker, financial planner, and single mother of two, she embraces an active lifestyle and is passionate about running.

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YT15 | This university dropout built a $25 million business in less than four years

Can a university dropout build a multi million-dollar business? This is Melvin. He has spent the last 16 years travelling the world and changing the lives of countless people – from kids to teens to adults to top entrepreneurs.

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YT14 | This Dyslexic Transgender Bravely Shatters Stereotypes – A Candid Interview

What is it like to be a transgender person in a traditional society like Singapore? Meet The Abundant Riley.

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YT13 | How this Australian ESG expert built trust in Asian markets 

Can a Caucasian woman succeed in the Asian business scene? Meet Joanne Flinn, she is an award winning business advisor and author assisting leaders to accelerate sustainability through people, planet and profit.

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YT12 | This body language expert tells us how to spot a good boss

Do you know how to spot a con artist? Or, for that matter, might they actually be your ideal life partner?

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YT11 | World’s #2 branding guru shares what it takes to build a global brand as an Asian

Meet Dr. Jerome Joseph. He’s ranked No. 2 in the world as Global Brand Guru, Global Speaking Fellow, a best-selling author of 8 books and a thought leader.

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YT10 | This entrepreneur reveals how to build a creative business focused on women’s empowerment

Meet Shalima, an incorrigible optimist and out-and-out people’s person! She’s the founder & CEO of the Dream Catchers agency, film producer, actor and model, writer and podcastor.

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YT09 | Mental fitness – your secret weapon for success – YuJin Wong

Meet YuJin Wong. Heralded by the media as the “mental toughness expert”, YuJin is the world’s foremost thought-leader, educator, and motivator on mental toughness. An award-winning motivational speaker, YuJin is a triple-degree holder, multiple award winner, TV star, radio host, and founder of Mental Rockstar Academy.

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YT08 | Breaking the Cycle of Violence, Drugs and Crime: Bruce Mathieu’s Story of Redemption

This is a story of Bruce, an ex-gang member turned into a desistor-mentor and sought-after Singaporean motivational speaker.

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YT07 | Popular TV personality opens up about her life beyond the camera – Anita Kapoor

Meet Anita Kapoor. She boasts a 20+ year career spanning communication, storytelling, community building, and diverse media roles like moderator, host, emcee, spokesperson, voiceover artist, and podcaster.

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YT06 | This Singaporean Mother Is On A Mission To Change The World

Meet Delphine Ang, a keynote speaker and workshop facilitator on heart-centred leadership and self-care for leadership. She is an Accredited Innovative Change Leadership Coach and a Certified Brain Health Coaching Professional with the Amen Clinics, USA.

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YT05 | Veteran TV Presenter Talks About The Two Sides Of Singapore

Meet Wayne. You might have seen him on TV or heard him on the radio. Wayne is a former Channel NewsAsia (CNA) and 93.8 Live presenter. He’s reported on 3 elections and has won numerous awards at MediaCorp.

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YT04 | Celebrating National Day #SG58 And YanaTV Launch

Hello friends. Good evening, good afternoon, good morning, whichever part of the globe you’re in right now. This is Yana Fry from YanaTV. And guess what? We are officially launching a YouTube channel and website this month. As the name says this is Yana which in Sanskrit means a vehicle, a vehicle of knowledge.

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YT03 | Ex-Corporate Leader Tells You How To Break From The Grind And Discover Your Purpose

Meet Sharad, a top Podcaster and Life Coach who gave up a corporate career studded with achievements to seek out the meaning of happiness.

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YT02 | 26-Year Old Shares What It Takes To Succeed For The New Generation Of Singaporeans – Rae Fung

Meet Rae. She is a speaker, coach and talk show host with Scape Media and Entertainment in Singapore. In this interview Rae shares her journey in public speaking and her tips for discovering and pursuing your passion – and lessons learnt in sharing those desires with your parents!

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YT01 | He Bridges The Gap Between Expats And Locals In Asia

Please welcome Max Chernov, the guy who helps bridge the gap between expats and locals all across Asia with his highly popular YouTube channel. In this episode, we ask him about his experiences in Singapore and how it influenced his YouTube career.

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