Dr Julian Tan shares what he’s been up to since his 2020 STIMY interview including quitting his job & becoming an Amazon Bestselling Author!!
Catching-Up with Dr Julian Tan – Amazon’s Bestselling Author?! Read More »
Arthur Kiong, CEO of Far East Hospitality, shares his unconventional career journey from failing his A levels, selling Japanese slimming products, becoming a radio DJ celebrity, to finally finding his true calling in the hospitality industry. He shares insightful anecdotes about his career decisions, including moving to New York for a prestigious role, navigating cultural challenges, and fostering a unique Singapore-inspired hospitality brand. Throughout the conversation, Arthur reflects on how his faith has guided him through various career phases and personal struggles, emphasising the importance of humility, empathy, and resilience.
Woon Tai Ho Is the founder of Channel News Asia and prolific author of books like the Memoir Trilogy by George Yeo. Tai Ho shares his thought on making big career pivots, waiting to die, his biggest regrets, why we should prioritise relationships, family and partners over career and so much more
Kenny Chan is the former Senior Director of Kinokuniya Book Stores (Asia Pacific) and he shares how he rose to the top of the book selling industry and advice for aspiring authors and book sellers.
Khoo Swee Chiow is Singapore’s first professional adventurer, and he shares his life story. Including climbing Mt Everest three times, cycling 8,000km from Singapore → Beijing, breaking 2 Guinness World Records etc. and why you’re NEVER too old to go after your passions! After all, he’s 58 years old and still actively scaling mountains and leading expeditions!
Lucas Lu is the Head of Zoom Asia (ASEAN, South Korea, Hong Kong, SAR, Taiwan) and he shares his career trajectory from Shell to the top of the tech world.
Loh Lik Peng is the founder & CEO of Unlisted Collection. In this STIMY episode, Lik Peng shares his journey from being a commercial litigator to an established hotelier with 9 Michelin-starred restaurants under his belt!
Ep 140: The No-Nonsense ‘Lucky’ Hotelier?! | Loh Lik Peng (Founder, Unlisted Collection) Read More »
Fong Wai Kheng is the fourth generation owner of Tong Heng – Singapore’s top confectionary shop that’s been around for 100 years and sells its trademark diamond shaped egg tart. Here is Tong Heng’s origin story & what it’s like running a family business.
Ep 141: Inheriting a 100-year-old family business | Fong (Co-Owner, Tong Heng) Read More »
Special STIMY Singapore subseries featuring Loh Lik Peng (Unlisted Collection), Woon Tai Ho (CNA), Lucas Lu (Zoom Asia), Arthur Kiong (Far East), Khoo Swee Chiong, Kenny Chan (Kinokuniya) and Fong (Tong Heng).
Ep 139: Special Sneak Peek of Singapore Subseries! Read More »
Steve Chao is the founder of Signal Flare Productions and investigative journalist and war correspondent for Al-Jazeera, CNN, VICE, CTV (Canadian) etc. This STIMY interview was recorded in front of a live audience at KL Podfest 2024