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S3E6 – Meet The Authors

Dive into “Rewrite the Rules: Powerful Stories of Senior Asian Women Leaders” with authors Ritu Mehresh and Rajita Saxena! This episode flips the script, putting our usual hosts in the hot seats.

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YT71 – From Russia with Dreams – how she became Singaporean and founded an authentically independent media startup

Join us on this episode of YanaTV where one of our guests, Dr. Damini Chawla, chats with the very creator of the show, Yana Fry! Born into a humble background in Russia and starting work at just eight years old, Yana shares her incredible journey of challenges, migrations, and ultimate triumphs.

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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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S3E5 – Leader as a Cheerleader with Charu Kokate

In this episode of Rewrite the Rules, I sit down with Charu, a passionate architect working with the legendary Moshe Safdie.

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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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S3E4 – How does meaningful work change your life?

In this episode of Rewrite the Rules, I talk to Ursula Chang, a leader at PayPal Singapore with a remarkable career journey. From her childhood in Taiwan to building a tech career in Canada and now thriving in Singapore, Ursula shares the key moments that shaped her path.

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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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#109 Silence, Solitude and Self-Leadership – lessons from Africa w/ Dr Boy Van Droffelaar

In this episode of Timeless Teaching, My guest today is a former corporate executive turned wilderness and leadership guide who, at 60, began leading leadership retreats in the African wilderness. He has done it for 10 years and led his last group when he was 70.

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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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S3E3 – Thriving in the Corporate World with Sonia Gupta

In this episode of Rewrite the Rules, I sit down with Sonia Gupta, Managing Director of Growth and Innovation at Accenture, who shares her unique journey from brand marketing at Coca-Cola to leading transformative projects for global businesses in Singapore.

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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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S3E2 – How to grow using self-reflection with Freda Liu

In this episode of Rewrite The Rules, I’m excited to chat with Freda Liu, someone I’ve long admired for her bold career moves and her inspiring journey.

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#108 Woman’s Life – period, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, menopause w/ Divya

In this episode of Timeless Teaching, I sit down with Divya, a feminine wellness coach from Singapore who’s on a mission to help women find harmony with their menstrual cycles and hormonal health.

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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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S3E1 – Taking Bigger, Bolder Bets with Sandhya Devanathan

In this episode of Rewrite The Rules, I’m thrilled to chat with someone I truly admire—Sandhya Devanathan, the incredible Vice President of Meta India.

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#107 Why leaders must take care of themselves first

In this episode, I share a personal story that taught me the importance of self-care in leadership. Yesterday, I lost my temper with one of the people in my team – not because that person did something wrong, but because I was very exhausted.

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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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How Singapore’s Cricket Caption Turned Into A Global Entrepreneur

In this episode of Dream Catchers Show, I sit down with Chetan Suryawanshi, a former Singapore national cricket team captain who transformed his passion for the game into Crick Kingdom, an international cricket academy.

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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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#106 The Feminine Approach to Leadership w/ Taya Stapelfeldt

In this episode of Timeless Teaching, my guest is Taya Stapelfeldt, a Somatic Leadership Coach who’s spent years guiding women toward unlocking their true potential.

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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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#105 She used humour to overcome an auto-immune disorder

In this episode of Timeless Teaching, I’m joined by Xi Ren Yan, who shares her journey of overcoming the challenges of alopecia areata, a condition that led to her losing all her hair, eyebrows, and eyelashes

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#105 How To Find Positivity in the Face of Adversity

In this episode of Timeless Teaching, I’m joined by Xi Ren Yan, who shares her journey of overcoming the challenges of alopecia areata, a condition that led to her losing all her hair, eyebrows, and eyelashes.

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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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The Rise of MathVision: The Untold Journey

In this episode of Dream Catchers Show, I talk with Divesh Shah, the CEO of MathVision, who shares his incredible journey from starting with just one student in Singapore to now educating over 20,000 students across 34 countries.

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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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#104 How do you build a conscious career and raise a family? w/ Jiezhen Wu

In this episode of Timeless Teaching, Jiezhen shares her journey from maternity leave to the boardroom, offering insights on how she helps conscious leaders thrive in their professional and personal lives.

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How to Overcome Fear and Speak Confidently in Public

Join us on the Dream Catchers Show, where we dive deep into the life of Mr. Manoj Vasudevan, a master of conquering glossophobia—the fear of public speaking.

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How to be a business partner, not a support function

In this episode Rewrite The Rules, we speak with Gloria Ngooi, the HR director at Ikano Retail, better known as IKEA.

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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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How To Transform Your Physical and Mental Well-Being

In today’s episode of The Dream Catcher Show, I talk to Lillian Ong and Ketki, who share their inspiring journeys.

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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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The power of executive coaching

In this episode of Rewrite The Rules, we talk with Nawan Poovarawan, the Director of Global Trust Operations APAC for Airbnb.

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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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Explore, experiment and experience

In today’s episode of The Dream Catcher Show, we dive into the life and insights of Nihit Mohan, a banker by profession and a passionate writer.

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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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How to champion yourself and build visibility

In this episode of Rewrite the Rules, we have a conversation with Uma, the founder of Lean In Singapore and a seasoned technology sales leader with 20 years of experience.

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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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Learning, relationships and purpose: Three legs of a stable career

Today on “Rewrite the Rules,” we’re joined by Patricia Feria Lim, Vice President of Operations at Thinking Machines Data Science in the Philippines.

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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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Expert Counseling Tips to Save Your Marriage

On today’s episode of the Dreamcatchers show, we’re joined by Geetika Malhotra, an empathetic and skilled counselor with over nine years of experience in marriage counseling.

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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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Strategies for winning from a CEO and former athlete

Join us as we delve into the inspiring journey of Deepthi Bopaiah, CEO of GoSports Foundation. Deepthi’s story begins with a successful career in banking, where she honed her professional skills and learned the art of perseverance.

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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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This business owner wants to make vegetarians feel confident about eating out

On today’s episode of Dreamcatchers, we explore the transformative journey of Mr. Abhishek Biswas, the founder and secretary general of the Sattvik Council of India.

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Building a career through continuous learning and discovery

In this episode of “Rewrite the Rules,” join us as we sit down with Minette Navarette, the president of Kickstart Ventures Incorporated.

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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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How to get help, sponsors and your shot at success

In this episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Dr. Rao, Executive Director of INSEAD Africa Initiative and Hoffman Institute for Business and Society Asia.

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Commitment to social impact: How Venkataraman Kumar’s businesses enable others’ dreams

In this episode of “The Dreamcatchers Show,” we meet Venkataraman Kumar, a dynamic entrepreneur who has made significant strides in wealth management, Satvic certification, and IT consultancy.

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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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How to focus on what’s most important

In this episode of “Rewrite the Rules,” Rajita welcomes Arpita Pal Agrawal, MD and CEO of Diya Vikas Capital, to discuss her journey from electronics engineering to leading a social impact investment firm.

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Entrepreneurship & Corporate life- couple describes how to balance work, passion & a happy marriage

Dive into the extraordinary journey of Shalima and Himanshu Motial on The Dreamcatcher Show, where they unravel the essence of turning passions into reality.

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Journey from Teaching to Publishing

Join us in this episode as Nora Nazerene, the publisher of Penguin Random House Southeast Asia, takes us through her journey from being a teacher to steering one of the most prestigious publishing houses in the region.

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How to Harness Tech for Change

How do you turn a passion for technology into a powerful tool for inclusivity and change? In this episode, Pratima Amonkar, Area Lead for Cloud and AI Strategy at Microsoft, shares her remarkable 25-year journey in tech.

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The Passion Behind Singapore’s Theater Scene: Indranil Banerjee’s Take

In this episode, we dive into the story of Indranil Banerjee, a man who masterfully balances his corporate life with his love for theater.

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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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How the First Woman Regional CEO Helms Japanese Beauty Brand

In this episode, Nicole Tan, the President & CEO of Shiseido Asia Pacific (APAC), delves into her journey, the challenges as a woman leader, and the keys to her success.

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How eClarity Redefined the Diamond Market

In this episode of The Dream Catchers Show, Amanda shares her journey from starting eClarity Diamonds with her life savings to revolutionizing the market with customization and lab-grown diamonds.

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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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Discover strong, female leadership stories on Rewrite The Rules S2

Have you ever wondered why, in the vast landscape of leadership, we only hear a handful of women’s voices, especially from Asia?

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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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Redefining Rules, One Conversation at a Time

As we wrap up this season of Rewrite the Rules podcast, we reflect on the inspiring stories shared by our guests. From overcoming challenges to redefining success, each conversation has been a journey of growth and empowerment.

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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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PD3 | A-Z on preschool journey | Everything you should know about preschool business | PreSchool Diaries

Discover how she ventured into the world of early education during a pandemic, transformed her school from 0 to 70 students in just a year, and her vision for the future.

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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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From Intern to CEO in Less than a Decade

In this episode, we delve into Ardelia’s career journey – from starting as an intern at Mapan while still in college to becoming the CEO, Ardelia shares her path through McKinsey, GoJek, and GoPay, highlighting her passion for social enterprise and fintech.

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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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Architect to Foodpreneur: The Secret Sauce to Achieving Your Dreams

Join us on the first episode of the Dream Catchers Show, where dreams come to life! I’m Shalima Motial, your host, and today we dive deep into the inspiring journey of Amit Bhatnagar, an architect turned food entrepreneur.

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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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PD2 | Innovation, holistic learning and transparency | Manushree Chaturvedi and Abhishek Jain, Crossmaze | India, Pre-School Education

Join us on the next episode of “Preschool Diaries” as we dive into the journey of Manushree Chaturvedi and Abhishek Jain, the entrepreneurs behind Crossmaze, a set of innovative preschools partnered with Kreedo since 2019.

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PD1 | How We Offer Free, High-Quality Rural Education | Lakshmi Ramamurthy, Amyga Foundation | India, Pre-School Education

Discover the inspiring journey of Mrs. Lakshmi Ramamurthy, founder of Amyga Academy, as she revolutionizes education in rural areas through a unique government partnership model. 

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MT30 | Being Rich Is Not The Same As Being Wealthy

Do you feel information overload in a world where every other person has their opinion on finances and investments? Are you also confused about which asset to buy given so many options?

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MT29 | How To make Daulat In Times Of Economic Uncertainty

Are your CAs charging a hefty amount for advice on investments? Meet Varun Fatehpuria, Founder of Daulat, a wealth management app designed for Indians. Varun talks about how GenZ is impulsive when it comes to investing and ignores the two Ds of investment – Disciplined approach and Diversification.

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JT25 | Paolo Garde On Transitioning From Operations To Software Engineering

Paolo garde on transitioning from operations to software engineering, safety net thought process and planning, application orientation and learning process, Progressing in software engineering etc.

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MT28 | Kanishk Pratap Singh On How To Invest In Startups When You’re Not Yet A Millionaire

How do you invest in startups when you only have a little money? Is there a way to do it with just a few hundreds or thousands?

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TS11 | Cryptocurrency And Ahe (NOT SO) Secretive Blue Dollar Economy Of Argentina

Pablo shares his journey from not being able to open an investment account in a bank to trading in cryptocurrency full-time.

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TS10 | Donovan Choy On Why Principles Should Come First In The NFT And Crypto Space

Donovan Choy talks about the importance of sticking to first principles in crypto trading and the future potential that Web 3 holds.

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TS9 | ChanelCoco On Tasty Toastys, Transitioning To Web3 And Community-Building

How Chanel transitioned to Web3 and then to founding Tasty Toastys, the power of NFT communities and her top tips for navigating Web3

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