ComebaCK

Chris William Day is a Saigon based musician and expat who has founded and fronted his own Linkin Park tribute act ‘Meteora' and joins me to discuss his musical journey, evolution, love of Linkin Park and more. SHOWS For Saigon - 18 May - Funk Factory Saigon 25 May - Indika Saigon If you enjoyed, you can find out more about ComebaCK at @thecomebackwithck on Instagram.

Hien Claire joins the podcast with a unique story which I haven't yet heard - what is it like being abandoned as a child? Hien was left under a bridge as a baby in 1993 and subsequently taken to an orphanage where she grew up until the age of eight, moving to France with her adopted family. Throughout this conversation Hien shares her lessons from this ordeal, why her faith in God has allowed her to bypass these difficult moments and why keeping connected and aligned with your inner child is absolutely vital. Thank you Hien for sharing your story and giving me your time! If you enjoyed, you can find out more about ComebaCK at @thecomebackwithck on Instagram.

Todays short clip focuses on state shifting to have the most optimum level possible, and why doing so can dramatically alter the event. Enjoy!

Perfect decisions only exist in hindsight, and ultimately the science of decision making is putting you on a path, positive, negative or otherwise. Even if it doesn't work out initially, it's likely to lead you to the place you deserve or need to be, and when we look back one day, all the comped and seemingly insignificant intricacies and synchronicities add up. Hear above! Enjoy!

Dinh Kim Loan is one of Vietnam's most successful bodybuilders, having been a champion an astonishing thirteen times and competed in the industry for many years. Joining Building Blocks, Kim condenses bodybuilding into small enjoyable chunks, not being too focused on winning, ignoring the naysayers and how to cultivate a fun, enjoyable spirit in the heat of contest. If interested in how you have fun and work hard simultaneously, you can learn a lot from Kim! If you enjoyed this conversation, you can find out more at @buildingblockspodcastandblog

‘I have an idea, is this feasible?'. Just asking this question aloud and outlining the pros and cons is a perfect way of getting to a yes/no conclusion. I share two recent travel examples I've had with this that sounded crazy initially, but ultimately we're perfectly feasible and immensely rewarding. They involve the Maldives and ….. Manchester. Tomorrow's episode dissects the latter. Hope you enjoy!

“Try your best.” It's simple but it's profound and practical, like all great suggestions and ideas. Sometimes my best isn't much, sometimes it's enormous. Whatever the case, “my best” is all I can give. I dissect a few of my findings on this topic in this short daily clip.

Need. I need this. I need that. I need I need I need. Do you really need it? What do I need? Find out in today's sequel to ‘I am richer than I think'

I left Vietnam after four years in search of something different and a grand adventure, subconsciously believing that “something else was out there.” I knew I'd get some insight and clarity, for good or for bad. Here it is…..”I'm richer than I think.” And we all are. It was a mind fuck to acknowledge but I dissect throughout this episode. I hope you enjoy!

Peyton Hoang is a software engineer and full time travel enthusiast, who joins the show to discuss her full time remote career, thirst for life in all its facets, and how she made big decisions from a young age in pressurized environments, such as dental school, moving from her native Vietnam to USA, and more. In this episode you will discover the following: ⁃ How pressure from an early age was a privilege in decision making and the courage taking the leap ⁃ Taking full autonomy over oneself and establishing non negotiable principles to make decisions ⁃ Working hard, fulfilling a thirst for life and how to balance a career and travel life ⁃ Turning down dental school and transitioning into software engineering ⁃ Establishing a digital nomad lifestyle and ensuring its audited efficiently ⁃ Her definition of “success” on her own terms and the building blocks required to reach that. Instagram links: Peyton: https://www.instagram.com/peyton_hoang?igsh=NzBmMjdhZWRiYQ== Building Blocks: https://www.instagram.com/peyton_hoang?igsh=NzBmMjdhZWRiYQ== LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/conor-k-093327215?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

What's the reasoning behind the change of scenery? Find out here!

ComebaCK after three incredible years, is being changed into a new podcast and direction. So it's over, but not completely! New podcast soon!

What do we announce? What don't we talk about? In the longest episode to date, we discuss almost everything and give a few announcements along the way. Since the episode, there's been a lot of changes in Conor's personal life, and he dissects with Holland and Jeremy here. Enjoy!

Tommy is a travel enthusiast and teacher from Sydney Australia who saved up as much as possible to fulfill his dream of traveling the world. He's been to 55 nations and every continent bar Antarctica. Tommy has a huge desire for exploration and adventure and it shines through as we recorded our episode in Tak, rural Thailand. If you enjoyed this conversation, you can find out more at @thecomebackwithck and @tommysontour on Instagram.

Hang Phung spends her time between Saigon and Hanoi as a Tv host, news anchor/reporter and talent manager, primarily within sports media, and so I turn the tables around and interview her on her career so far in entertainment, media, education and more. If you enjoyed the conversation, you can find out more about Hang at @hagphugg on Instagram.

Michelle Nguyen is a Vietnamese/Australian fighter who has been boxing and active in sport for several years, including after her pregnancies. She joins the podcast to discuss this journey, the power of women in sport, where she would like to develop her boxing, and more. Thank you, Michelle!

Jordan Harkin returns to ComebaCK to discuss his upcoming project; himself and his friend Ben climbing Kilimanjaro in memory of his late father. Jordan previously appeared on ComebaCK to discuss his father's passing and how he overcame it by doing various abroad trips, teaching and volunteering, and making the most of his life. We discuss life hacks, navigating life abroad, his experiences, aims for 2023/24, and more. https://open.spotify.com/episode/3KkH5KfYedwDSnBmAf33uj? si=tazww6fBSH-LtrzlK5_Jvw. https://www.justgiving.com/team/africanadventure?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=team&utm_content=africanadventure&utm_campaign=pfp-share&utm_term=32a71411321949f8a4f7843892e50077&fbclid=IwAR1gGfc_0Mv69YakkpzWXBVOrNq1zo6R4spCgkkkURqiimGOogkCynyFHcU&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

Luyen Hoang is a Muay Thai fighter from Vietnam whose competed twice both domestically and overseas and joins ComebaCK to discuss her journey so far. These include being a female fighter, learning a craft and sticking to it, inspiring the community around you, making worthy priorities and sacrifice, and channeling energy into something positive! Good luck with your future endeavors, Luyen and thank you for joining the show!

Simone Elliott, an art workshop founder and self development and gratitude enthusiast joins the podcast to interview me in a twist, where we discuss a variety of topics including mental health, lessons from figures such as Joe Dispenza and Eckhart Tolle, and random questions such as songs on loop in our heads! Great to chat, Simone!

We're back…..and I'm catching up with my friend Phil, discussing everything….why are we here? What's it all about? How to deal with people? How to better understand ourselves? It's all in. Thank you, Phil for your time! You can find out more about ComebaCK at @thecomebackwithck on Instagram.

Saigon Sterling is an American expat and content creator whose work revolves around safeguarding children In Vietnam through his YouTube channel. We discuss his work in great depth, what motivates him to keep going, and his content creation to date.

Mike Benjamin has a background in academia, education and radio, teaching English and Public Speaking/debate, having gone through the Dale Carnegie Public Speaking Instructor Program. He also taught me English 2010-11 when I was 13 years old, and therefore was a great privilege to catch up for an hour. Topics - Lessons from Carnegie and how they have helped him personally and professionally - How to motivate and engage students as educators, and not being afraid to experiment - His lessons from success and failure - A deeper look into a wide ranging career in education, academia and radio - What Mike is most proud of If you enjoyed, you can find out more about ComebaCK at @thecomebackwithck on Instagram.

Linh Thuy Dang is a recurring guest who previously appeared to discuss expat life, lessons from various cultures, returning to her native Vietnam, professional aspirations and more. In this conversation, roles are reversed in a fascinating twist, and we dive right into dating and relationships. If you enjoyed this conversation, you can find out more about ComebaCK at @thecomebackwithck on Instagram.

Conor and Nick dissect and discuss Chapter 9 of Napoleon Hill classic ‘Think And Grow Rich'.

Conor and Nick Cabrejos discuss 2022 and 2023; goals, realizations, plans and desires.

Today's episode is part of a new podcast pivot with ComebaCK, Coffees With Conor Number 2. In this episode, the topics include resisting labels, not disqualifying yourself before entering the arena, trying your best, and making marginal gains over time. If you enjoyed, you can find out more about ComebaCK at @thecomebackwithck on Instagram.

ComebaCK reaches the landmark 500 episode. To commemorate, I (Conor) answer a set of questions about the podcast and what I've learned in over 500 episodes spanning almost two years.

Thao and Anya both join the podcast to discuss veganism in Vietnam, their personal experiences, journey and evolution over a period of time. Topics ⁃ The reason and motivation behind their veganism and how to turn it into a committed lifestyle ⁃ The importance of gradually easing into veganism ⁃ Ethical questions ⁃ Alternative products to trial with a vegan diet and the importance of cooking ⁃ The importance of community, environment and support on their lifestyle choices ⁃ Debunking misconceptions such as “fake protein” or “inability to gain muscle” ⁃ Future community activities they have in order to raise awareness If you enjoyed this conversation, you can find out more about ComebaCK at @thecomebackwithck on Instagram.

Diego Portales is a Mexican expat who has lived in Vietnam primarily for the last five years, mixing between engineering and teaching, and joins me to discuss the cultures between North America and Southeast Asia, the importance of challenging yourself and leaving your hometown, and having difficult conversations with family members and the elder generations. Topics ⁃ Mexico vs Vietnam; economy, safety, culture, quality of life ⁃ The importance of innovation and adapting as an expat and consistently meeting new people ⁃ His teaching philosophy and why a firm but fair approach is key; and also how to prevent passive, disengaged students ⁃ His thought provoking and open minded conversations and how to approach difficult topics with an open and empathetic mindset If you enjoyed this conversation, you can find out more about ComebaCK at @thecomebackwithck on Instagram.

Carlos Ponce is a Mexican expat who has recently made the first ever move outside of Mexico and decided to become an expat teacher in Saigon, Vietnam. We discuss a wide range of subjects, including opportunity vs escapism, quality of life compared in Mexico and Vietnam, the importance of finding balance and much more. Topics ⁃ How being native in Mexico can cause paranoia due to prevalent crime and how to swiftly adapt ⁃ Making the move to Vietnam and getting out of your comfort zone ⁃ The importance of questioning WHY you're doing something; is it opportunity or escapism? ⁃ Finding balance as an adult and an expat ⁃ The importance of figuring out what you like to do and immersing yourself in different worlds If you enjoyed this conversation, you can find out more about ComebaCK at @thecomebackwithck on Instagram.

Nicole Wong is a model, yoga instructor teacher, life coach and expat in Vietnam; yet joined the podcast to discuss anything but her work, proving that you don't have to be defined by your professions. Nicole is open, enthusiastic, warm and curious, and it sets the tone for a compelling hour long podcast. Topics ⁃ Dealing with narcissists, spotting and understanding their patterns ⁃ Her self exploration and development journey and how she's found a place of self acceptance ⁃ Her childhood experiences in California and how they have ultimately shaped her ⁃ How to work on the ego and recognize when enough is enough ⁃ How to attract and surround yourself with the right people ⁃ How to deal with the “flow” in social situations ⁃ What her and her closest friends would say about her If you enjoyed this conversation, you can find out more about ComebaCK at @thecomebackwithck on Instagram.

Tran is a fitness model and influencer from Vietnam, who joins ComebaCK to discuss her personal development and fitness journey up until this point. Topics ⁃ Her upbringing on a farm and how that's cultivated her strong work ethic nowadays ⁃ Where her passion to inspire and influence comes from and how she channels her energy ⁃ Why she loves her journey and doesn't get too attached to a goal ⁃ Her experiences with “Miss Fitness Vietnam” getting to the top 10, and her thoughts about the process ⁃ Building a strong body and mind, following up with action, and delivering to the best of her ability ⁃ Finding her purpose and motivation and sticking to that ⁃ How she wins against herself constantly and how that drives her ⁃ Staying consistent over time and developing the right habits If you enjoyed this conversation, you can find out more about ComebaCK at @thecomebackwithck on Instagram.

Aurelija Jankauskiene is Wellbeing intuitive, energy practitioner, certified Emotion Code®️ & Body Code™️ practitioner, living in Vietnam and helping people internationally to release their emotional baggage and overcome limiting beliefs, in order to find peace, freedom and inspiration. Topics ⁃ How to tune into your intuition as a skill; and how to master it ⁃ How to identify, understand and release emotional baggage stored in the subconscious mind and cure energy imbalances ⁃ The power of her work, how she's seen her healing journey progress over time and how it can impact others ⁃ How muscle testing can be used to access our subconscious minds ⁃ How to deal with sceptics and acknowledging the energy of which skepticism comes from ⁃ What keeps Aurelija going with her work and why her passion is so fierce ⁃ The gift of sensitivity and being able to process our emotions ⁃ Cultivating our emotional hygiene If you enjoyed this conversation, you can find out more about ComebaCK at @thecomebackwithck on Instagram.

Teacher's Day is celebrated widely in Vietnam on 20th November each year, where students and parents alike gather to celebrate the effective contributions that teachers make all year around to inspire, motivate and encourage the next generation of students. In this conversation, I break down; The value of teaching What it can teach you about yourself How to improve your wit and social intelligence How to be more succinct and specific in your communication Lessons from my own teachers, especially related to discipline. If you enjoyed this episode, you can find out more about ComebaCK at @thecomebackwithck on Instagram.

World Cup 2022 Qatar is amongst us and the world watches to see if this global and historic tournament will be represented effectively in the Middle East, and which country will triumph and conquer the world. Amongst the favorites are Argentina, France and Brazil; whilst England, led by Gareth Southgate and Harry Kane, look to end 56 years of hurt and clinch the Jules Rimet trophy. In this “Coffee Shop With Conor” episode, I break down England's chances, and why they have great confidence to progress to the quarter finals, and perhaps beyond there, whilst previewing the World Cup as a whole. If you enjoyed this episode, you can find out more about ComebaCK at @thecomebackwithck on Instagram.

Thao Astrid is heavily involved in the blockchain and finance industry here in Saigon, Vietnam, and joins the podcast to discuss her work and where she sees the blockchain, crypto, decentralization and web chain spaces going in the near future, both in the West and in Vietnam. Topics ⁃ Her thoughts on decentralization and why she believes it encourages fairness ⁃ Blockchain in the West vs Vietnam ⁃ Why it's worth the risk and reward ⁃ How to spot scammers in the space ⁃ Blockchain for beginners and a general introduction ⁃ How to be careful when managing finances on the stock market If you enjoyed this conversation, you can find out more about ComebaCK at @thecomebackwithck on Instagram.

Thao is a personal trainer and health and fitness enthusiast from a marketing and social media background who has recently began her career in the fitness industry and joins me to discuss her philosophy, experiences and lessons so far. Topics include ⁃ How social media skills and previous marketing experience has proved a worthwhile experience in her current journey; and how to create engaging and compelling content ⁃ How she used the pandemic to develop her health and personal development journey; both physically and mentally ⁃ The importance of constantly challenging yourself and putting yourself in unfamiliar environments ⁃ Blending knowledge and enthusiasm to the maximum effect

Conor's Coffee Hour is a new segment based on conversations I have over coffee, which are often follow up conversations from ComebaCK or similarly themed. In this debut episode, I give a brief overview of three topics and explain what the concept will be moving forwards. Topics ⁃ Jack White recently playing in Saigon, and why this can hopefully be the catalyst for more international acts come to Vietnam; and the beauty of the live music scene ⁃ Harry Maguire; how I hope that the World Cup is the catalyst for his comeback, both for Manchester United and England ⁃ Why you're responsible for how you react to others, and especially how you react to them, choosing your words and actions carefully.

FotoPop Studio is Saigon's first selfie studio, created and founded by both Jay and Debby, who join me to discuss their fun and unique ethos and project in the city. Topics ⁃ Believe in your selfie ⁃ The gap in the market for this project in HCMC, Vietnam, and how it's both niche and broad… ⁃ How they offer the most compelling and fun service possible ⁃ Their mission, values and purpose ⁃ The early stages of a startup and how it's going with Fotopop ⁃ Their aims for the near future Fotopop; Fotopop.studio/ Instagram; Fotopop.studio ComebaCK; @thecomebackwithck on Instagram.

Aleksandra is a Polish/English Vietnam expat having spent almost seven years here, involved heavily in a spiritual/divination practice and creativity enthusiast, based at a coffee shop and tattoo studio in the heart of the city. We discuss self development, creativity, community, adapting abroad and more. Topics include ⁃ Her childhood and exposure to enormous creative and cultural inspiration in Poland, and how that's influenced her passion for art ⁃ Living life as a Saigon expat; opportunity vs escapism, and finding an appropriate balance ⁃ Her divination practice, how to start and develop one, the themes of her exploration and how it's helped build an effective community for her in the city ⁃ Her core values and what is extremely important to her; concepts such as service/providing value and creativity ⁃ Being fluid when related to our labels and having healthy detachments If you enjoyed this conversation, you can find out more about ComebaCK at @thecomebackwithck on Instagram.

Ricky Sahni is back on ComebaCK to catch up on the year of 2022. Ricky is a fellow podcast host, health and fitness enthusiast, personal trainer, and long term Saigon expat, who joins me to converse about recent events. Topics ⁃ Running in sandals; a pursuit that he's taken up in the last year and the benefits he's experienced as a result ⁃ Why it's important to be busy, structured and disciplined, especially living as an expat ⁃ His experiences returning home to India after a long time away and what he's subsequently learned ⁃ His daily exercise and productivity routines and adapting to work In Vietnam 2022, post pandemic ⁃ Aims for 2023 If you enjoyed this conversation, you can find out more about ComebaCK at @thecomebackwithck on Instagram.

This is a pod swap from Conor's recent appearance on Kerry Newsome's ‘What About Vietnam', discussing a 2021 trip to one of Vietnam's hidden gems, Con Dao Islands.

MikeDee (ProjectElon) is a recurring guest who returns back to ComebaCK, with a twist. What's the twist?? Find out here…. Topics ⁃ What constitutes a good podcast guest ⁃ How to deal with rejection ⁃ Why “just doing something” is key ⁃ How your life really can change, if you allow yourself to take the leap If you enjoyed this conversation, you can find out more about ComebaCK at @thecomebackwithck on Instagram.

Simone Elliot is a Saigon expat from Scotland and hosts her own workshops on exploring our emotions and feelings through art and painting. We discuss her journey of self development and exploration, the ethos behind her art workshops, and much more. Topics ⁃ Cultivating an international outlook and mindset from growing up on the Scottish border; and how she later moved to Vietnam TWICE ⁃ The importance of gratitude and how that's the basis for her work today ⁃ Connecting through a shared/common understanding and themes such as vulnerability ⁃ The importance of flexibility in our thinking and having an open mind; we all process and think about things differently, and this is demonstrated through art ⁃ How art and psychology can combine effectively to further self discovery and awareness If you enjoyed this conversation, you can find out more about ComebaCK at @thecomebackwithck on Instagram.

Kelly is a young Vietnamese business lady, fitness enthusiast and content creator, hugely interested in self development and joins me to discuss a wide variety of topics. Topics ⁃ Building financial, emotional and physical vitality and health over time ⁃ The importance and value of gratitude ⁃ Her core values and philosophy and her spiritual outlook; how to effectively raise your vibration ⁃ Going on a business and self development journey in her early 20's; and what she hopes to achieve going forward ⁃ Her passion for people and putting them first always If you enjoyed this conversation, you can find out more about ComebaCK at @thecomebackwithck on Instagram.

Matthew Egglestone is a business psychologist who helps people make better decisions (in business and in life), by sidestepping their unconscious biases. Topics include ⁃ How to find the appropriate balance of influence in mixing competency and warmth ⁃ Where our bias and subconscious prejudices come from and how to be flexible with your thinking ⁃ How to cultivate self awareness, developing charisma, interacting with people and working on yourself ⁃ His own discovery from 18-25 at unpacking his own behavior ⁃ The importance of learning from failure, looking at the journey rather than the destination ⁃ Communicating effectively with different people ⁃ His future aims If you enjoyed this conversation, you can find out more about ComebaCK at @thecomebackwithck on Instagram.

Annika Egglestone provides business owners with burnout solutions and helps them manage their workload, having varied experiences all over the world in business, and joins me to discuss the concept of burnout and how to avoid it. Topics ⁃ Her international upbringing, subsequent experiences with burnout and how that proved as the catalyst for her work ⁃ Using pressure and passion in a healthy capacity ⁃ Why our bodies are adapted to stress over short bursts of time, and how to effectively manage/balance our time ⁃ What more businesses should know ⁃ How to know that you need a break, and what constitutes actual rest If you enjoyed this conversation, you can find out more about ComebaCK at @thecomebackwithck on Instagram.

Anne Thai Vo is a pole dancer, teacher, businesswoman and owner/founder of Foenix Studio and ‘Little Anne' here in Saigon, Vietnam. She joins ComebaCK to discuss how she cultivated her strong mindset, motivate and inspire those around her, dedicate herself to her pole practice, and what drives her at Foenix. Topics ⁃ Cultivating her strength and toughness on a physical and mental level, and what “Anne Thai Vo” symbolizes ⁃ How she became active in her community and her practice and what she does to maintain self development ⁃ Being an inspiring teacher and leading from the front ⁃ How she continues to stay motivated, active and enthusiastic over a long period of time ⁃ What her businesses, values and ethos are and how she serves her customers If you enjoyed this conversation, you can find out more about ComebaCK at @thecomebackwithck on Instagram.

Duong is a health and fitness enthusiast and regular Spartan racer based in Saigon, Vietnam. Duong has many stories to tell. She's Vietnamese, she's from a minority group in the centre of the country, she's very passionate about sports, fitness, health, nutrition and racing, and she's lived in several countries, including USA and the Netherlands. We discuss a wide variety of tales in today's episode, and I really enjoyed the opportunity to have a long form sit down conversation. Thank you, Duong! Topics include ⁃ Managing your energy and time and having boundaries when connecting with friends and people alike ⁃ Her experiences with a difficult upbringing in a minority group and how that's shaped her today ⁃ How she's developed a certain level of mental and physical strength ⁃ Her passion for racing, why she keeps doing 42km mountain marathons, and the supportive and influential community she's built as a result of her fitness journey If you enjoyed this conversation, you can find out more about ComebaCK at @thecomebackwithck on Instagram.

Nathan Willis is a tennis coach and former ATP ranked professional player, joining the podcast to discuss his sporting and teaching career both at home in Australia and abroad through multiple expat experiences in Asia, and his coaching and business philosophy and pursuits. Topics ⁃ The mindset of a tennis professional; both playing and coaching perspectives and the individual gladiatorial style ⁃ The true importance of competing against yourself consistently; and how this applies both to tennis and life ⁃ His coaching philosophy and how to cross communicate with clients from different backgrounds and visions ⁃ Moving abroad and adapting to the cultural challenges in developing a career within the sports and recreation sector ⁃ His future aims in Vietnam If you enjoyed this conversation, you can find out more about ComebaCK at @thecomebackwithck on Instagram.

In a special twist to ComebaCK, Nick Cabrejos comes back to turn the tables. Find out what the twist is on the episode here. Disclaimer: If you're spiritually inclined, you may appreciate the episode.