Freelance Creative Exchange

The Enneagram is a system of personality typing that describes patterns in how people interpret the world and manage their emotions and build relationships. But how does that help us talk to people? Cindy Leong, Enneagram Personality Coach, weights in and does a quick Enneagram assessment on Sean and Yen Lyng.   KEY TAKEAWAYS 0:00 Intro 2:04 What is Enneagram Academy? 11:32 Enneagram Type 1: The Perfectionist 12:29 Enneagram Type 2: The Helper 13:23 Enneagram Type 3: The Achiever 13:50 Enneagram Type 4: The Individualist 14:26 Enneagram Type 5: The Observer 15:49 Enneagram Type 6: The Loyalist 17:03 Enneagram Type 7: The Enthusiast  17:42 Enneagram Type 8: The Challenger  18:51 Enneagram Type 9: The Peacemaker  19:48 Mastery Levels of Enneagram Types 23:05 Coaching Services on Analyzing Enneagram Types 26:59 Does Enneagram Types Help With Relationships? 29:23 Can You Change Your Enneagram Type Through Life Experiences? 38:04 What is Yen Lyng's and Sean's Enneagram Type? 40:32 Advice about How to Talk to People 43:12 Cindy's Most UNCOOL Self   Connect with Sean IG:   / itsmeslwcheong   Linkedin:   / sean-li-wen-cheong-30833422     Connect with Yen Lyng IG:   / yenlyng     Connect with Raven IG:   / heyitisraven   LinkedIn:   / ravenlim     Connect with Ray IG:   / darksider_ray   LinkedIn:   / rayngjunhui      Connect with us! Website: www.creativesatwork.asia Facebook: facebook.com/creativesatworkasia Instagram: instagram.com/freelancecreativeexchange Apple  Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelance-creative-exchange/id1401167998 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w   Check out other series on our previous FCE episodes

Alex Ho moved from the US Army National Guard to The Walt Disney Company's Incubator Executive Program. What exactly is an Executive in Hollywood? What exactly is the Hollywood schmooze? Do you really need it to get a start in the industry?   Alex weights in on these matters. KEY TAKEAWAYS 0:00 Intro 3:02 Alex's Life & Career Journey 5:15 Production Roles in TV Shows 9:18 Cultural Differences of Communication Style in the US 14:33 Life in LA and New York City 19:41 The Meaning Behind "Hollywood Schmooze" 26:25 Personal Growth in Los Angeles City 28:10 Switching Between Military and Entertainment Industries 33:12 Breaking into the Hollywood Industry 40:10 Getting Your Hollywood Project Started 44:22 Alex's UNCOOL Self 45:26 Alex's Portfolio Work   Connect with Sean IG:   / itsmeslwcheong   Linkedin:   / sean-li-wen-cheong-30833422     Connect with Yen Lyng IG:   / yenlyng     Connect with Raven IG:   / heyitisraven   LinkedIn:   / ravenlim     Connect with Ray IG:   / darksider_ray   LinkedIn:   / rayngjunhui      Connect with us! Website: www.creativesatwork.asia Facebook: facebook.com/creativesatworkasia Instagram: instagram.com/freelancecreativeexchange Apple  Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelance-creative-exchange/id1401167998 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w   Check out other series on our previous FCE episodes

Jennifer Ong threw away a 6 figure salary and took a 50 percent pay cut to start an alternative career. She joins the show to share about how to talk to people so as to land a job that you'll wake up excited for. KEY TAKEAWAYS  0:00 Intro 2:12 Jennifer's Life & Career Journey 8:26 The Mindset for Career Path Transitions 11:12 What Does Success Mean to Jennifer? 14:19 Challenges During Career Transitions 15:48 Selling Oneself in Job Searching and Career Development 22:51 Abundance vs Scarcity Mindset 27:58 Taking a Pay Cut for Career Growth and Long-term Success 32:07 Career Pivots and Translating Skills to New Industries 37:11 The Dilemma of Career Transitioning While Leaving a Comfortable Job 45:20 Why Is It So Hard to Talk to People? 47:15 Jennifer's UNCOOL Self 49:37 Jennifer's Podcast & Social Media Handles   Connect with Sean IG:   / itsmeslwcheong    Linkedin:   / sean-li-wen-cheong-30833422     Connect with Yen Lyng IG:   / yenlyng     Connect with Raven IG:   / heyitisraven   LinkedIn:   / ravenlim     Connect with Ray IG:   / darksider_ray   LinkedIn:   / rayngjunhui      Connect with us! Website: www.creativesatwork.asia Facebook: facebook.com/creativesatworkasia Instagram: instagram.com/freelancecreativeexchange Apple  Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelance-creative-exchange/id1401167998 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w   Check out other series on our previous FCE episodes

In July 1984, R Chandran came together with 2 other friends, to form Singapore's first professional theatre company: ACT 3 Theatrics. At a time when professional English theatre was not yet a thing… when actors were hard to come by and the idea of a children's theatre company unimaginable to most. Find out how he spoke to people and made things happen… as the first mover in the scene.   KEY TAKEAWAYS 0:00 Intro 1:29 Is it Harder to Talk to People Nowadays? 3:47 Starting ACT 3 Theatrics 15:38 Why Choosing Kids' Theatre? 20:12 Being a First-Mover in the Theatre Industry 24:31 Working with Individuals with Special Needs 28:58 Communicating With Children vs Adults 31:07 Impacting Children Through Theatre 35:39 Considering Theatre as a Viable Career 38:43 Advice about Arts Career Development 43:55 Singaporean Theatre & Business Strategies 49:15 How will the Theatre Art Scene Shift in the Future? 51:57 Advice for People Who Are Starting Out in Arts 54:30 Chandran's UNCOOL Self 55:52 Chandran's Social Media Handles   Connect with Sean IG:   / itsmeslwcheong   Linkedin:   / sean-li-wen-cheong-30833422     Connect with Yen Lyng  IG:   / yenlyng     Connect with Raven IG:   / heyitisraven   LinkedIn:   / ravenlim     Connect with Ray IG:   / darksider_ray   LinkedIn:   / rayngjunhui      Connect with us! Website: www.creativesatwork.asia Facebook: facebook.com/creativesatworkasia Instagram: instagram.com/freelancecreativeexchange Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelance-creative-exchange/id1401167998 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w   Check out other series on our previous FCE episodes

  In this season of Uncool, we explore the barriers to starting out projects, and how do you get started to take that first steps of action towards new beginnings…   From the struggles of mid-career changes, to just feeling uncertain of what to talk about with strangers, hosts Sean and Yen Lyng unravel the complexities of putting yourself out there - and how to talk to people.  EPISODE 4: SO THIS IS MY WHY…  Ling Yah, host and producer of the THIS IS MY WHY podcast left her legal career to do the podcast full-time How do you start a successful project from ground-up? She joins the show to tell us how and why…  KEY TAKEAWAYS 0:00 Intro 2:34 Quitting Job as a Lawyer to Podcasting 4:59 Finding Your "Why" Through STIMY 8:36 Finding Guests While Launching STIMY 12:45 Managing STIMY Interviews & Production 18:58 Handling Interview Conversations 22:01 Advice to Aspired Podcasters 23:39 STIMY Guest Profiling 30:03 Achieving Passion & Life Purpose through STIMY 33:44 From Introvert to Extrovert 37:59 What to Say to Your UNCOOL Self? 41:16 Ling Yah's Social Media Handles     Connect with Sean IG: https://www.instagram.com/itsmeslwcheong/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-li-wen-cheong-30833422/   Connect with Yen Lyng IG: https://www.instagram.com/yenlyng/   Connect with Raven IG: https://www.instagram.com/heyitisraven/   Connect with Ray IG: https://www.instagram.com/darksider_ray/   Connect with us! Website: www.creativesatwork.asia Facebook: facebook.com/creativesatworkasia Instagram: instagram.com/freelancecreativeexchange Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelance-creative-exchange/id1401167998 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w   Check out other series on our previous FCE episodes

Glenn van Zutphen is a career international journalist, radio host, and Founder of VanMedia Group Pte Ltd, a worldwide media consultancy.  He has coached over 2500 high-performing business leaders, journalists, government officials around the world  to be confident, credible, and clear in their spoken & written communication across all platforms. Glenn is a recognized communications expert, keynote speaker, and meeting facilitator.   He also hosts the “Saturday Mornings” radio show every week on MoneyFM 89.3, Singapore's most trusted business news station.  Glenn joins the show to tell us how to talk to people effectively.    KEY TAKEAWAYS 0:00 Intro 3:05 Communication in Modern Life 5:47 Starting Conversations in a Choosy and Sensitive Climate 8:49 Shifting Mindset From Freelancer to Entrepreneurship 10:36 Communication Differences in Asian Culture 13:13 How to Make Memorable Conversations 17:53 What NOT to do during communication? 26:04 Strategizing Your Brand Communication 31:04 Networking & Public Speaking Tips for Freelancers/Entrepreneurs 37:39 The Connection Aspect in Everyday Life 42:31 Glenn's Most UNCOOL self in Tokyo 44:54 Glenn's Social Media Handles   Connect with Sean IG: https://www.instagram.com/itsmeslwcheong/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-li-wen-cheong-30833422/   Connect with Yen Lyng IG: https://www.instagram.com/yenlyng/   Connect with Raven IG: https://www.instagram.com/heyitisraven/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravenlim/   Connect with Ray IG: https://www.instagram.com/darksider_ray/   Connect with us! Website: www.creativesatwork.asia Facebook: facebook.com/creativesatworkasia Instagram: instagram.com/freelancecreativeexchange Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelance-creative-exchange/id1401167998 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w   Check out other series on our previous FCE episodes

Jule Kim has experienced struggles around self-love, confidence, and imposter syndrome for much of her life, so she knows what it's like.   Jule joins the show to tell us how to talk to people so that you portray your powerful self.    KEY TAKEAWAYS  0:00 Intro 1:27 How Jule Started Coaching 4:49 Transitioning From Corporate Jobs to Life Coaching 7:37 Why Clients Find Jule for Life Coaching 13:00 Mid-roll Ad 13:51 Codeswitching During Communication 17:00 Dealing with Imposter Syndrome as a Creative 26:54 Burnout towards Social Media Management 30:03 Mid-roll Ad 30:14 Cultural Differences of Talking to People 33:35 Does Social Media Make You UNCOOL? 34:44 Coaching Cases Related to Dealing with Parents 38:23 What If Jule No Longer Pursues Life Coaching? 39:46 What to say to your UNCOOL self? 40:36 What's upcoming for Jule Kim?   Connect with Sean IG: https://www.instagram.com/itsmeslwcheong/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-li-wen-cheong-30833422/   Connect with Yen Lyng IG: https://www.instagram.com/yenlyng/   Connect with Raven IG: https://www.instagram.com/heyitisraven/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravenlim/   Connect with Ray IG: https://www.instagram.com/darksider_ray/   Connect with us! Website: www.creativesatwork.asia Facebook: facebook.com/creativesatworkasia Instagram: instagram.com/freelancecreativeexchange Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelance-creative-exchange/id1401167998 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w   Check out other series on our previous FCE episodes

In this season of Uncool, we explore the barriers to starting out projects, and how do you get started to take that first steps of action towards new beginnings…   From the struggles of mid-career changes, to just feeling uncertain of what to talk about with strangers, hosts Sean and Yen Lyng unravel the complexities of putting yourself out there - and how to talk to people.    Timothy Go is a seasoned media personality, a veteran TV news anchor and a serial entrepreneur.  He is currently a radio host at Singapore's MoneyFM 89.3, co-founder of Go Anywhere Tour specializing in exotic Central Asia, and a boutique hotel in Uzbekistan. Having lived and worked in North America and Asia, he brings with him a unique global perspective in his understanding of the world, having talked to people everywhere he goes.  He joins the show to tell us how to talk to people…    KEY TAKEAWAYS 0:00 Intro & Banter 3:42 Timothy is Here! 5:13 Moving Around Multiple Countries 10:40 Does People Talk Differently Across The World? 12:17 Managing Business Relationships 14:42 Accents 17:14 How to be Good at Conversations? 19:47 Racial Stereotypes of Talking Behaviours 25:32 The Art of Conversation 32:42 Accents & Language Expressions From World Leaders 37:32 Approaching Business Conflicts 43:53 Post-COVID Loneliness 46:55 What to say to your UNCOOL self? 47:52 Mid-roll Ad 48:48 Timothy's Socials   Connect with Sean IG: https://www.instagram.com/itsmeslwcheong/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-li-wen-cheong-30833422/   Connect with Yen Lyng IG: https://www.instagram.com/yenlyng/   Connect with Raven IG: https://www.instagram.com/heyitisraven/   Connect with Ray IG: https://www.instagram.com/darksider_ray/   Connect with us! Website: www.creativesatwork.asia Facebook: facebook.com/creativesatworkasia Instagram: instagram.com/freelancecreativeexchange Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelance-creative-exchange/id1401167998 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w   Check out other series on our previous FCE episodes

In this special episode of Uncool, we feature “We Can Save The World!” an upcoming out of this world comedy feature film that is currently crowdfunding on indiegogo.    We speak with director Chai Hong to find out more about the project and why he went down this path of production… and how a hawker centre public toilet started this all.     Find out more about the project or support the indiegogo at https://igg.me/at/wecansavetheworld/x#/ If you're interested to have your upcoming event featured, drop us a DM and tell us about it, even if your event seems uncool because remember…. It's Cool, to be Uncool.   KEY TAKEAWAYS   0:00 Intro 1:47 The Idea Around "We Can Save The World" 8:30 Mid-roll 8:44 Looking For Film Inspirations 12:35 Consideration Around Foreign/International Audiences 18:17 The Comedy Aspect in Film 19:48 Current Project State of "We Can Save The World" 20:30 Feature Film vs Short Form Storytelling 23:47 Marketing Towards Singaporean Audience 26:12 Indiegogo Crowdfunding Campaign 31:38 3 Words that Describe Why We Should Support "We Can Save The World" 35:17 What to say to your most UNCOOL self?   QUOTABLE QUOTES "I just went 'Let's just have fun!'. I mean it's movie-making, we are not trying to save the world in a literal way. I'm not a brain surgeon."   Crew Credits: Hosted by: Sean Li-wen Cheong and Loh Yen Lyng Produced by: Raven Lim Edited by: Ray Ng    Connect with Sean IG: https://www.instagram.com/itsmeslwcheong/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-li-wen-cheong-30833422/   Connect with Yen Lyng IG: https://www.instagram.com/yenlyng/   Connect with Raven IG: https://www.instagram.com/heyitisraven/   Connect with Ray IG: https://www.instagram.com/darksider_ray/   Connect with us! Website: www.creativesatwork.asia Facebook: facebook.com/creativesatworkasia  

We are now witnessing the decentralisation of education where people use Youtube and other online education platforms to educate themselves. Without a formal education system, how we can prove our credentials? Join our host James as he discusses with Yen-Lyng about the future of education.    GUEST  Loh Yen-Lyng is a project manager for CreativesAtWork and involved heavily with Freelancing101 platform.    TAKEAWAYS 1) Decentralisation of education, - People use YouTube to educate themselves. There is no university course on how to be a blockchain developer - F101 are creating video courses to educate and train freelancers on specific skills. 2) Web3 bounties - Remote work, gig-economy, accepting work without any human interaction - How NFT's can be used as proof of completion. 3) On-chain credentials, - LinkedIn, 76% of people lie on their CV - Credly is the web2 version of allowing skill and education badges. - Decentralisation of education   Freelancing 101: https://freelancing101.mylearnworlds.com/   Connect with James IG: https://instagram.com/james.oldham_ Connect with us! Website: www.creativesatwork.asia Facebook: facebook.com/creativesatworkasia Instagram: instagram.com/freelancecreativeexchange  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelance-creative-exchange/id1401167998  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w   Check out other series on our previous FCE episodes

This July, we are back with a two-part mini series about the latest happenings in the Web3 space. Join our host James Oldham as he debunks the myth that NFTs are dead and how they has evolved to fit new profile picture landscape.  For the past two years, he has been working full-time in web3 as a content strategist and developer.   GUEST Yusuf Tigliy is an experienced community manager with a great knowledge of web3 and NFTs.    TAKEAWAYS 1) What are NFTs  - Why you can't exactly right click and save an NFT - Opensea, Rarible and other NFT marketplaces - Popular NFT collections and what makes them popular - Profile picture NFTs, using NFT's as your identity 2) The new NFT profile picture landscape - Using NFT as your social media profile picture - Twitter allowing users to connect NFT as a profile picture - The new age of blue checkmarks, Instagram announce web3 features - New CEO of YouTube isNeal Mohan, very web3 friendly Connect with James IG: https://instagram.com/james.oldham_ Connect with Yusof IG: https://instagram.com/tigliyyusuf?igshid=YzcxN2Q2NzY0OA== Connect with us! Website: www.creativesatwork.asia Facebook: facebook.com/creativesatworkasia Instagram: instagram.com/freelancecreativeexchange  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelance-creative-exchange/id1401167998  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w   Check out other series on our previous FCE episodes

The Actor's Space is a podcast hosted by Laura Kee, a freelance actor in Singapore. Through conversations with fellow actors, and industry colleagues, we will be talking about the working actor's life in Singapore – how do we pursue our love for acting, while navigating the business side of the craft? Let's create more conversations about the challenges of building a sustainable acting career in Singapore.   GUEST Edward is a Master's graduate from the National University of Singapore's (NUS) Theatre Studies Programme with 22 years of experience as an actor. He works as an Actor, Host, Model, Voice-Over Artist, and Corporate Trainer for MNCs and foreign governments. He also conducts financial literacy classes for freelancers and graduating students, and wrote and hosted a finance series called #Adulting on Yahoo TV.    KEY TAKEAWAYS  • Savings = Income – Expenses. To save more, raise your income or lower your expenses! • Invest, or put your money in fixed deposits. Do not leave your money to rot in the bank.  • Hide money from yourself so you are not tempted to spend it! • Negotiate your fees & loading. Your skills as an Actor are unique and valuable. • Before you even start investing, make sure you have adequate insurance coverage.   QUOTABLE QUOTES  ‘We are creatives, we are artists, we offer something that the average person on the street cannot so know your value. … Because otherwise, you're going to show up to work with this niggling feeling in the back of your head that you're being underpaid. And that's going to affect your work.' – Edward  ‘The opportunity costs of leaving your money in the bank is spectacular. … Either you invest for yourself, or you put it into CPF. Otherwise, you're leaving it in the bank to rot.' – Edward  ‘Companies will always lowball you. The first offer you get is always the lowest that they are willing to offer you. So always negotiate, no matter what.' – Edward   Connect with Laura Website: www.laurakee.sg IG: instagram.com/LauraKeeLT TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@laurakeelt   Connect with Edward IG: instagram.com/ChoyEdward   Connect with us! Website: www.creativesatwork.asia Facebook: facebook.com/creativesatworkasia Instagram: instagram.com/freelancecreativeexchange  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelance-creative-exchange/id1401167998  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w   Check out other series on our previous FCE episodes

The Actor's Space is a podcast hosted by Laura Kee, a freelance actor in Singapore. Through conversations with fellow actors, and industry colleagues, we will be talking about the working actor's life in Singapore – how do we pursue our love for acting, while navigating the business side of the craft? Let's create more conversations about the challenges of building a sustainable acting career in Singapore.   GUEST:  Kamil Haque is the founder and Artistic Director of Haque Centre of Acting & Creativity (HCAC), Singapore's first professional acting studio for everyone. As Asia's only experienced teacher of the Lee Strasberg Method of Acting, and the creator of The Haque Method, Kamil has coached well over 10,000 students, many of whom have appeared in major award-winning Hollywood films, stage productions, television shows and national commercials around the world.     KEY TAKEAWAYS • Focus on a character's objectives and obstacles, rather than their emotions. • Method acting basically refers to your method, or process, of preparing as an actor. That's it.  • You can suffer for your art, without having to hurt yourself for your art. • Read & watch videos to learn more, but also find ways to practise. • Acting can be a lonely profession. Build your community.   QUOTABLE QUOTES ‘It's way more interesting to see a character fight against the emotion than to give into the emotion because we don't do that in life. Why would we want to do that on stage or on TV?' – Kamil ‘Method acting at no point in time said an actor must suffer, must bleed, must lock themselves in the bedroom for 30 days … And it does not, and it should not ever involve you having to hurt yourself.' – Kamil ‘The hope for Singapore actors would be that we begin to connect brain to body more, that we allow ourselves to be to embrace failure … that we begin to embrace the inner life of the craft of the work and not just the outer life, the teeth and tits side of the craft.' – Kamil   Connect with Laura Website: www.laurakee.sg IG: instagram.com/LauraKeeLT TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@laurakeelt   Connect with Kamil: IG: instagram.com/KamHaq   Connect with us! Website: www.creativesatwork.asia Facebook: facebook.com/creativesatworkasia Instagram: instagram.com/freelancecreativeexchange  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelance-creative-exchange/id1401167998  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w   Check out other series on our previous FCE episodes

The Actor's Space is a podcast hosted by Laura Kee, a freelance actor in Singapore. Through conversations with fellow actors, and industry colleagues, we will be talking about the working actor's life in Singapore – how do we pursue our love for acting, while navigating the business side of the craft? Let's create more conversations about the challenges of building a sustainable acting career in Singapore.   GUEST:  With over 35 years of experience in Singapore's arts scene and with international experience that ranges from Asia to South Africa and Europe, Jeremiah Choy is a Creative Director, Producer and Curator. He has directed and produced theatre shows, concerts, arts festivals, Singapore and International events. In 2019, Jeremiah was recognised by the Law Society's Pro Bono Service for his contributions to Legal Awareness. He won the Best Supporting Actor Award at Life! Theatre Award 2019 for his role in Leda and The Rage.   KEY TAKEAWAYS • Always put an oral contract into writing, whether email or message form.  • Workplace safety is not just physical safety – it includes mental, social, emotional and psychological safety too. • Negotiate your terms, and be bold to speak up if you feel uncomfortable. • Balance your rights against your responsibilities and obligations as an actor. • Include your business costs – preparation time, wardrobe, bonuses etc – in your fees!    QUOTABLE QUOTES ‘I've always lived with a mantra that I need to apply the art of business into the business of the arts.' – Jeremiah ‘First and foremost, it's about putting yourself in other people's shoes. … It's really treating one another as human beings, rather than as machines on set, on stage. … We need to kind of recognise that we're all struggling.' – Laura ‘I strongly encourage, especially for younger actors whom they feel that they may be blacklisted, and they are accepting things that they are not comfortable with. … you need to negotiate out of it. And if you can't take it, then don't take it because you will get very stressed, you will get very worried and you're not able to give your best.' – Jeremiah   Connect with Laura Website: www.laurakee.sg IG: instagram.com/LauraKeeLT TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@laurakeelt   Connect with us! Website: www.creativesatwork.asia Facebook: facebook.com/creativesatworkasia Instagram: instagram.com/freelancecreativeexchange  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelance-creative-exchange/id1401167998  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w   Check out other series on our previous FCE episodes

The Actor's Space is a podcast hosted by Laura Kee, a freelance actor in Singapore. Through conversations with fellow actors, and industry colleagues, we will be talking about the working actor's life in Singapore – how do we pursue our love for acting while navigating the business side of the craft? Let's create more conversations about the challenges of building a sustainable acting career in Singapore.   GUEST:  Casting Director Dorothy Sng is an industry veteran with over 15 years of experience under her belt. Her long-suffering perseverance in a difficult industry has always been driven by a desire to uncover and fulfil potential through her work. Notable productions she has worked on include Long Long Time Ago, Diam Diam Era, Ah Boys To Men 4, Number 1, and Little Women, a Netflix K-drama.    KEY TAKEAWAYS • Be remembered by not only your performance, but also having the right attitude on set.  • Do your homework! Don't be afraid to ask valid questions so you can perform better. • Submit clean and clear headshots, without filters. Show your authentic self. • Be flexible and adaptable. Remember that directors have different working styles. • Casting directors are rooting for you to do well!   QUOTABLE QUOTES ‘You don't have to be too afraid to ask questions. Things like that are healthy to have. Because it helps you play your character better.' – Dorothy ‘Social media helps you get seen, perhaps because of the algorithm and all sorts of things. But really, if you do call them in for audition, it's the performance at the end of the day that will seal the deal' – Laura ‘When I meet those people who come for auditions, I always tell them, don't need to be afraid of me, just be relaxed, we're here to help you, we're not here to harm you in any other way. Because if we are not interested in the first place, we wouldn't even bother contacting you, right?' – Dorothy   Connect with Laura Website: www.laurakee.sg IG: instagram.com/LauraKeeLT TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@laurakeelt       Connect with us! Website: www.creativesatwork.asia Facebook: facebook.com/creativesatworkasia Instagram: instagram.com/freelancecreativeexchange  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelance-creative-exchange/id1401167998  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w   Check out other series on our previous FCE episodes

The Actor's Space is a podcast hosted by Laura Kee, a freelance actor in Singapore. Through conversations with fellow actors, and industry colleagues, we will be talking about the working actor's life in Singapore – how do we pursue our love for acting, while navigating the business side of the craft? Let's create more conversations about the challenges of building a sustainable acting career in Singapore. GUEST Sanif Olek is an award-winning, Singapore-based film writer and director since 1996, with a portfolio that ranges from independent films to current affairs. On a drama set, Sanif credits the deep conversations his actors shared with him on their process as the main factor to mine their best performances. His debut independent feature, SAYANG DISAYANG, was Singapore's official entry to the 2015 Oscars® (Best Foreign Language Film).   KEY TAKEAWAYS • Let your authenticity as an actor shine through.  • Don't be too technical in your craft. Allow yourself to adapt to changes. • People talk, on set and off. Your work ethics – being punctual, working well under pressure, being professional – are as important as your work. • Be prepared to work with people who do not get along with you. • Come on set with an open mind.   QUOTABLE QUOTES ‘At least in my eyes, right, they just have to be themselves when they act, so they don't have to bear the burden of having to perform.' – Sanif ‘If they only have like 15 minutes before sunset, how do they perform? Or like, 2am in the morning when everyone is shagged and tired? How do they perform?' – Sanif ‘You know, not everyone likes you on set. So when everything happens on set, to just sort of like, you know, just take it in and focus on the process.' – Sanif   Connect with Laura Website: www.laurakee.sg IG: instagram.com/LauraKeeLT TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@laurakeelt Connect with Sanif Twitter: twitter.com/sanifoo IG: instagram.com/sanifoo Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/sanifoo/ Blog: reeljuice.blogspot.com   Connect with us! Website: www.creativesatwork.asia Facebook: facebook.com/creativesatworkasia Instagram: instagram.com/freelancecreativeexchange  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelance-creative-exchange/id1401167998  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w   Check out other series on our previous FCE episodes

The Actor's Space is a brand-new podcast hosted by Laura Kee, a freelance actor in Singapore. Through conversations with fellow actors, and industry colleagues, we will be talking about the working actor's life in Singapore – how do we pursue our love for acting, while navigating the business side of the craft? Let's create more conversations about the challenges of building an acting career in Singapore.   GUESTS Shannon Zann – emcee, actress & content creator Kimberley Kiew – multidisciplinary performer & yoga instructor KEY TAKEAWAYS Take classes to build your foundation as an actor. Track your income & expenses! Always track who owes you money, if any. Build a community with similar struggles and similar passions, to support and encourage you through the ups and downs. Your acting career is your small business – create an invoice template, know your worth, and negotiate your fees. In Singapore, you may not be able to survive on an acting income alone. Build viable alternative sources of income that may complement your acting work. QUOTABLE QUOTES ‘20% of your time will be on set or on stage. 80% of the time, you're working on yourself, you're working on your skills, you're going for auditions, … you are kind of just doing things that buffer and build your time on set and your time on stage.' – Kimberley  ‘At the heart of it all, this is a business, right? This is not just a passion or something that we're doing as a hobby. This is really our business and we are all small business owners of our own careers.' – Laura  ‘It's like YOLO but at the same time, you have a backup plan. Yeah, so we're not being reckless here okay?' – Shannon   Connect with Laura Website: www.laurakee.sg IG: instagram.com/LauraKeeLT TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@laurakeelt Connect with Shannon TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@shannonzanntv IG: instagram.com/ShannonZann Youtube: youtube.com/@shannonzann Connect with Kimberley IG: instagram.com/KimberleyKiew   Connect with us! Website: www.creativesatwork.asia Facebook: facebook.com/creativesatworkasia Instagram: instagram.com/freelancecreativeexchange Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelance-creative-exchange/id1401167998 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w   Check out other series on our previous FCE episodes

Non-fungible tokens or NFTs  have a long way to go to recover from last year's 80%+ wreckage, but they are slowly coming back to life in 2023.   What exactly is a NFT? In this episode, we break it down to the basics and share what is it in for us as creatives.    Join us every Saturday for more tips on how you can build a profitable and sustainable career in freelancing.    ~~~~~~~~~~ Connect with us! Website: www.creativesatwork.asia Facebook: facebook.com/creativesatworkasia Instagram: instagram.com/freelancecreativeexchange Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelance-creative-exchange/id1401167998 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w ~~~~~~~~~~ Check out other series on our  our previous FCE episodes:

How can you set  yourself up for success in freelancing? At CreativesAtWork, we have seen the demand for freelancers increase at least 30% in 2021. Likewise, we are also seeing more people join the industry and start to freelancing their career of choice.    In this episode, we share actionable steps that you can take to kickstart and build up your creative business.   Join us every Saturday for more tips on how you can build a profitable and  sustainable career in freelancing.    ~~~~~~~~~~ Connect with us! Website: www.creativesatwork.asia Facebook: facebook.com/creativesatworkasia Instagram: instagram.com/freelancecreativeexchange Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelance-creative-exchange/id1401167998 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w ~~~~~~~~~~ Check out other series on our  our previous FCE episodes:

Are you a freelancer looking to grow your business sustainably? You may feel like you are doing more.   Find out how you can bring your business to the next level without burning out   Join us every Saturday for more tips on how you can build a profitable and sustainable career in freelancing.   Connect with us! Website: www.creativesatwork.asia Facebook: facebook.com/creativesatworkasia Instagram: instagram.com/freelancecreativeexchange Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelance-creative-exchange/id1401167998 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w ~~~~~~~~~~ Check out other series on our  our previous FCE episodes:

When you are a freelancer, your income isn't guaranteed.    Without the right planning and attention to finances, freelancers can easily fall short of profitability. So how can we make our freelancing business profitable?    Join us every Saturday for more tips on how you can build a profitable and  sustainable career in freelancing.    ~~~~~~~~~~ Connect with us! Website: www.creativesatwork.asia Facebook: facebook.com/creativesatworkasia Instagram: instagram.com/freelancecreativeexchange Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelance-creative-exchange/id1401167998 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w ~~~~~~~~~~ Check out other series on our  our previous FCE episodes:

8 March is International Women's Day, and we are reminded of the outstanding accomplishments and advancements made by women all over the world.    On International Women's day, we take the time to honour, empower, and uplift women everywhere.    Here on Uncool, we have met some amazing women who have paved the way forward to build our creative industry and carve their own space out - a space where being a woman means being cool.   In this special episode celebrating International Women's Day, let's hear once again, some of the stories our women guests have shared on Uncool.   Debra Teng: 1:00 Jean Yeo: 12:33 Sarah Lian: 20:36 Claire Jedrek: 31:08 Melanie Lee: 37:22 Grills Gaming 44:49 Emma Neubronner: 52:00 Freelancer Advice: 56:02   #fceuncool #creativesatwork #singapore #internationalwomensday #internationalwomensweek #womenleaders #iwd2023 #inspirationalwomen   Crew Credits:   Host -  Sean Li-wen Cheong https://www.instagram.com/itsmeslwcheong/ Loh Yen Lyng https://www.instagram.com/yenlyng/   Producer -  Raven Lim https://www.instagram.com/heyitisraven/   Editor  -  Ray Ng https://www.instagram.com/darksider_ray/   This episode contains portions of previous episodes that were released in 2022.  Check out our earlier episodes for more of these amazing women.    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

What are the benefits of having long-term clients as a freelancer? How can we convert single gigs  into long-term retainers?   Freelance Creative Exchange returns in 2023 as we share how you can establish a strong relationship with clients and secure steady income from taking on long-term clients . Join us every Saturday for more tips on how you can build a profitable and  sustainable career in freelancing.    ~~~~~~~~~~ Connect with us! Website: www.creativesatwork.asia Facebook: facebook.com/creativesatworkasia Instagram: instagram.com/freelancecreativeexchange Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelance-creative-exchange/id1401167998 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w ~~~~~~~~~~ Check out other series on our  our previous FCE episodes:

The Uncool thing to do in January, is to catch Singapore's first modern-day creature feature, Circle Line.   We speak with actor Andie Chen and producer Juan Foo to find out more and why you should catch it in cinemas right now.    Circle Line also stars Jesseca Liu and is in cinema's right now.    If you're interested to have your upcoming event featured, drop us a DM and tell us about it, even if your event seems uncool because remember, It's Cool, to be Uncool.    Crew Credits:   Host -  Sean Li-wen Cheong https://www.instagram.com/itsmeslwcheong/ Loh Yen Lyng https://www.instagram.com/yenlyng/   Producer -  Raven Lim https://www.instagram.com/heyitisraven/   Editor  -  Ray Ng https://www.instagram.com/darksider_ray/   This episode was recorded on 28th Dcember 2022   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

He has worked in Post-Production for Hollywood blockbusters like @mortalkombatmovie, @peterrabbitmovie, Interceptor, @the_.great_gatsby and more.    Not bad for someone who started out working at KK Women's and Children's Hospital @kkh.sg   Follow Daniel Le at https://www.instagram.com/cheeseprata/ Crew Credits:   Host -  Sean Li-wen Cheong https://www.instagram.com/itsmeslwcheong/ Loh Yen Lyng https://www.instagram.com/yenlyng/   Producer -  Raven Lim https://www.instagram.com/heyitisraven/   Editor  -  Ray Ng https://www.instagram.com/darksider_ray/   This episode was recorded on 13 October   #fceuncool #creativesatwork #singapore #movieedits #edit #postproduction #filmmaking #australia #sydney #mortalkombat #mortalkombatmovie #peterrabbit2 #interceptormovie #kkhsg    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Singapore's only female race car driver, Claire Jedrek, talks to Sean and Yen Lyng about life in the fast lane.   Unfiltered and Unreserved, we trace how Claire was Uncool before she's this Cool icon today.    Follow Claire Jedrek at  https://www.instagram.com/clairejedrek/ Crew Credits:   Host -  Sean Li-wen Cheong https://www.instagram.com/itsmeslwcheong/ Loh Yen Lyng https://www.instagram.com/yenlyng/   Producer -  Raven Lim https://www.instagram.com/heyitisraven/   Editor  -  Ray Ng https://www.instagram.com/darksider_ray/   This episode was recorded on 22 September 2022   #fceuncool #creativesatwork #singapore #sportsingapore #sports #emcee #presenter #racing #singaporegp #motorsport #porsche #f1 #fyp #wseries #mumlife   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Xeo Lye is the founder of Capital Gains Studio… but unlike what the name suggest, the studio has nothing to do with capital gains and finance. Instead, it is a Singapore-based game design and development studio with the mission to inspire learning through simple, yet seriously fun ways.    Xeo talkies to Sean and Yen Lyng about how he is making board games cool…and how his games are making in road in the international board gaming scene.    Visit Capital Gains Studio at  https://www.capitalgainsgroup.com/   Follow Xeo at  https://www.instagram.com/xeolye/   Crew Credits:   Host -  Sean Li-wen Cheong https://www.instagram.com/itsmeslwcheong/ Loh Yen Lyng https://www.instagram.com/yenlyng/   Producer -  Raven Lim https://www.instagram.com/heyitisraven/   Editor  -  Ray Ng https://www.instagram.com/darksider_ray/   This episode was recorded on 7 September 2022   #fceuncool #creativesatwork #slwcheong #boardgame #boardgames #boardgamegeek #tabletopgames #bgg #boardgamesofinstagram #tabletop #boardgamer #games #boardgameaddict #boardgaming #game #tabletopgaming #gamenight #tabletopgame #boardgamenight #cardgame #bggcommunity #geek #gaming #boardgamephotography #gamer #cardgames #fun #supportlocalbusiness #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocal #singapore   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Paul Foster chats about his exciting and cool projects that span across his businesses and his many hats of actor, host, eco-activist.    Not bad for the ‘Mayor of Singapore' who has come a long way from the ‘Big Unknown”    Follow Paul at  https://www.instagram.com/paulfosterrr/   Crew Credits:   Host -  Sean Li-wen Cheong https://www.instagram.com/itsmeslwcheong/ Loh Yen Lyng https://www.instagram.com/yenlyng/   Producer -  Raven Lim https://www.instagram.com/heyitisraven/   Editor  -  Ray Ng https://www.instagram.com/darksider_ray/   This episode was recorded on the 13 September 2022   #fceuncool #creativesatwork #paulfoster #fosterthelove #teamgreen #singapore #singaporesocial    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

So what is it like to leave the media industry, and return after 10 years?    Emma Neubronner did just that and shares her story of how she made her return as a film and television producer after spending years away, working in other industries.    Emma is also a PR and Brand Consultant, responsible for the launch of numerous hospitality developments, entertainment and lifestyle businesses throughout Asia.   Follow Emma at  https://www.instagram.com/emmaneubronner/   Crew Credits:   Host -  Sean Li-wen Cheong https://www.instagram.com/itsmeslwcheong/ Loh Yen Lyng https://www.instagram.com/yenlyng/   Producer -  Raven Lim https://www.instagram.com/heyitisraven/   Editor  -  Ray Ng https://www.instagram.com/darksider_ray/   This episode was recorded on the 13 September 2022   #fceuncool #creativesatwork #emmaneubronner #producer #producerlife #productionlife #naturallytalented #film #slwcheong     ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

WWE NXT alumni Ho Ho Lun shares about how he became the first WWE Superstar from Hong Kong, wrestling with WWE, what it means to build a sustainable wrestling industry in Asia, and what the freelance life is like for wrestlers… Follow Ho Ho Lun at https://www.instagram.com/hoholun719/ https://twitter.com/hoholun719 Read up about Ho Ho Lun at https://www.wwe.com/superstars/hoho-lun Crew Credits: Host - Sean Li-wen Cheong https://www.instagram.com/itsmeslwcheong/ Loh Yen Lyng https://www.instagram.com/yenlyng/ Producer - Raven Lim https://www.instagram.com/heyitisraven/ Editor - Ray Ng https://www.instagram.com/darksider_ray/ This episode was recorded on the 16th September 2022 #fceuncool #creativesatwork #hoholun #wwe #aew #wwenxt #raw #smackdown #wwenetwork #worldwrestlingentertainment #vincemcmahon #shinsukenakamura #tripleh #spw #spwxanniversary #SGProwrestling #dragongaenetwork #prowrestling #dragongate #japanesewresting #japan #osaka #hongkong #wrestler #indywrestling #alexislee #lioncityhitgirl #wrestlelife #worldundergroundwrestling #indywrestling ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Sunny Pang is a man of many talents.  Up for a Golden Horse Award for Best Action Choreography, Sunny also wrecked havoc with Tom Hardy and Forest Whitaker in an upcoming action Netflix-thriller… and also has sold Slurpees at 7-11.  Indeed, before someone becomes cool, they have to be uncool…    Follow Sunny Pang at https://www.instagram.com/sunnypang72/ Follow Ronin Action Group at https://www.instagram.com/roninaction/ Follow Havoc at https://www.instagram.com/havocfilm/   Crew Credits: Host -  Sean Li-wen Cheong https://www.instagram.com/itsmeslwcheong/ Loh Yen Lyng https://www.instagram.com/yenlyng/ Producer -  Raven Lim https://www.instagram.com/heyitisraven/ Editor  -  Ray Ng https://www.instagram.com/darksider_ray/   This episode was recorded on the 19th of August 202   #fceuncool #sunnypang #stunt #thegoldenhorseawards2022 #stuntgroup #stuntteam #actionactor #choreography #cinematography #stuntwork #stuntcoordinator #actiongroup #stuntactor #filmstunts #filming #7eleven #slurpee #netflixasia #netflixoriginal #actiondrama #indiefilm #havocfilm #mediacorp #wales #comingsoon #tomhardy #timothyolyphant #forestwhitaker #onset #geylangmovie #geylang #芽籠電影 #芽籠 #breakthrough #morethingstocome #codeoflaw #whendutycalls2   @forestwhitaker @havocfilm @netflix @jameslee_filmmaker @mm2singapore  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

In this episode, we chat with Kok Hong, Director of Mr. Zhou's Ghost Stories @ Singapore Sighting, and Wisely from the Society of Paranormal Investigators for a behind the scenes chat of about the show, and a particular incident when they got more than they bargained for when the production met with a spirit.    By the way, we also chat about how haunted Singapore really is…    This episode contains supernatural incidents and themes. Discretion is advised.  Catch Mr Zhou's Ghost Stories at https://www.mewatch.sg/season/mr-zhous-ghost-stories-singapore-sightings-307697   Follow the Society of Paranormal Investigators at https://www.facebook.com/groups/paranormalsg/   Follow Loh Kok Hong at https://www.instagram.com/lohkokhong/   Crew Credits:   Host -  Sean Li-wen Cheong https://www.instagram.com/itsmeslwcheong/ Loh Yen Lyng https://www.instagram.com/yenlyng/   Producer -  Raven Lim https://www.instagram.com/heyitisraven/   Editor  -  Ray Ng https://www.instagram.com/darksider_ray/   This episode was recorded on the 19th of August 202   #fceuncool #ochrepictures #mediacorp #mediacorpMrZhouGhostStories #MrZhouGhostStories #周公讲鬼 #哪里有鬼 #SingaporeSightings #horror #podcast #podcasting #podcastlife #haunted #singapore #hauntedisland #dennischew #周崇庆 #ghosthunters #horrorfan #creepy #ghosts #halloween #slwcheong       ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Sarah Lian is not your average one trick pony. This Malaysian actress and Television Personality is the brains behind behind Suppagood one part boutique Talent Management empowering an exclusive female roster and one part Public Relations and the highly praised Supparetreat - women focused community that aim to educate, equip and empower women with the right tools to succeed in life, love and work. Oh, she also was also voted FHM Malaysia's No. 1 Most Wanted Woman before…   Follow Sarah at Sarah Lian - https://www.instagram.com/imsarahlian/ Suppargood - https://www.instagram.com/suppagood/ Supparetreat - https://www.instagram.com/supparetreat     Crew Credits:   Host -  Sean Li-wen Cheong https://www.instagram.com/itsmeslwcheong/ Loh Yen Lyng https://www.instagram.com/yenlyng/   Producer -  Raven Lim https://www.instagram.com/heyitisraven/    Editor  -  Ray Ng https://www.instagram.com/darksider_ray/?   This episode was filmed on 25th August 2022   #fceuncool #suppagood #suppagoodtalent #supparetreat #bettertogether #selfloveclub #loveyourselftoday #embraceyourself #growthmindset #wordsofwisdom #selfcareeveryday #empoweringwomennow #womenempowerment #supportingwomen #motivationalposts #strengthfromwithin #innergrowth #selfcare101 #entrepreneurlife #healingspadce #soundhealing    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

  We're back!! And now featuring international guests as well.    At the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, women's Dota 2 team Grills Gaming dominated the competition without losing a game and brought the gold medal home to Malaysia…. and part of the strategy was to eat cold sandwiches as the team tells us about their journey to glory, and how to pursue a career in esports   Crew Credits:   Host - Sean Li-wen Cheong, Loh Yen Lyng Producer - Raven Lim, Editor  - Ray Ng    This episode was filmed on 17th August 2022   #fceuncool #dota2 #esports #commonwealthgames #birmingham #esports #gaming #gamer #twitch #ps #game #xbox #games #videogames #gamers #playstation #streamer #pcgaming #pc #dota #lol #gamingcommunity #goldmedal #girlgamer #gamergirl #malaysia #podcastasia #podcastsingapore #singapore #freelancers #girlpower #battlearenamy #istarxb #istar #nudusoup #malaysiaesportsfederation    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Freelancing can be a lonely journey, especially in this challenging economy uncertainty and high inflation; However, by being part of a community, we no longer feel alone and it makes us feel like we're not the only ones going through the struggles we are, as we support each other and pool together talent and resources We speak to Garick about pricing strategies during inflation, supporting local talents and how to find success as a freelancer through a good community.    About Garick Bay: Garick is an engineer by training and has worked in the engineering sector for a few years before venturing out to be a freelance photographer. In his 11 years as a professional, he has served many reputable clients, of which some are international brands.   IG: @garickbayshoots @bespokefoundry   The Visual, Audio, Creative Content Professionals Association (Singapore) (VICPA) was formed in July 2021 to champion freelance creative professionals, to uplift trade practices and enhance work prospects. VICPA is working to unite creative professionals, to #WriteANewNarrative and build a better creative industry for all.   With VICPA, look to:             Strengthen your business reputation and be featured on VICPA's directory             Increase your professional networks through collaboration and community             Access work advisory, insurance coverage, training grants and more   Visit www.vicpa.org.sg for more details. IG: @vicpsag FB: fb.com/vicpasingapore   How do you sign up? To be a VICPA member: Simply sign up as an NTUC member at: ntuc.co/VICPA. Please indicate ‘VICPA' under the field titled Company  Name. If you are already an NTUC member and are a freelance / self-employed audio, visual, content professional:            Please email vicpa@ntuc.org.sg to request for your membership to be categorised under VICPA. The friendly     VICPA team will follow up with you

Apart from a general increase in the prices of goods and services in an economy, inflation is affecting our rental and housing market. What assets can we explore as a hedge against inflation? We speak to Lytepay Vincent about the entrepreneur mindset, managing your finances during inflation, recovering from reputational damage and how web 3.0 is changing the creator economy.   Connect with lytepay www.lytepay.co/freelancers www.instagram.com/lytepay.freelancer https://www.linkedin.com/company/lyteventures   About Vincent Ha Vincent is an entrepreneur with roots in freelancing. After making his first dollar renting books in Primary 2, he was hooked to the idea that money can be made in an infinite number of ways - limited only by one's imagination. Throughout his time in University, Vincent was a freelance videographer and video editor. He eventually joined his friend in starting Big 3 Media, a video production company, kickstarting his journey as an entrepreneur. In 2011, he became a co-founder at Gushcloud, an international talent and entertainment company with offices in more than 10 countries today. Having seen the future of work at Gushcloud, observing that increasing numbers of talented young people are choosing to be creators and business owners, Vincent was inspired in 2018 to help build a financial ecosystem that empowers creators and freelancers. Today, he spends his time fulfilling that mission at Lyte, to create an assured future for all freelancers.   About LytePay LytePay is an all-in-one income management wallet that enables freelancers to manage and grow their income. Since 2018, LytePay has served thousands of freelancers in Singapore and Malaysia, helping them smartly manage close to $500 million of income. Whether it's about removing the hassle of chasing clients for payments, accessing cashflow whenever they need or making their money work while they sleep, the team at LytePay is constantly thinking about how they can create an assured future for freelancers around the world. if you're a freelancer, you're looking to kind of connect with us, looking to try out our solutions. We would love to have you so you can check us out on lytepay.co  So, Lytepay.co/freelancers spelt the usual way.  Or if you can follow us on Instagram, it's basically Instagram.com/lytepay.freelancer.   

With inflation going up, should freelancers consider raising their prices? Are you charging enough, to begin with? We speak to Doercircle's Travis about why freelancers often undercharge themselves and why it is important to know your worth and be open to new opportunities as we build and run our business during this challenging economic period. Connect with Doerscircle IG: https://www.instagram.com/doerscircle/ FB: https://www.instagram.com/doerscircle/ FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/doerscircle LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/doerscircle/   About Travis  Travis Bennett is Head of Growth at Doerscircle. A role leading the marketing, user acquisition and growth strategies to drive awareness and capture market share. Building on 10+ years of entrepreneurial experience across Australia, Asia and Europe, Travis has a strong background in direct-response and content marketing, as well as previous success in both startups and running a digital marketing agency out of Thailand.    About Doerscircle Do you consider yourself a freelancer, entrepreneur, or startup founder?  Maybe one of these sounds the most like you, or you might even identify with all three.   But no matter what journey you're on, we're sure you could benefit from support and guidance along the way, just like we did. To help the freelancers, entrepreneurs, startup founders, AKA all the “Independent Doers” like you, we bring you Doerscircle, a platform with handpicked solutions, services, benefits, and community support to make your business the best version of itself! https://www.doerscircle.com/ Dream. Dare. Do. Since you're brave enough to do it, we want to help bring it all together. With 20+ partners, 30+ solutions, and 10,000+ members, Doerscircle reduces the obstacles to doing business, and gives you the support you need to succeed. Become a part of Doerscircle today, and get access to exclusive resources, events, and benefits in one place! Sign up now! shorturl.at/DGHL8   ~~~~~~~~~~ Connect with us! Website: www.creativesatwork.asia Facebook: facebook.com/creativesatworkasia Instagram: instagram.com/freelancecreativeexchange Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelance-creative-exchange/id1401167998 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w ~~~~~~~~~~ Check out other series on our  previous FCE episodes:

As freelancers, we face challenges getting loans from the banks. With the rise in interest rates, is it a bad time to take out a loan to scale their business? We speak to Darunee Itthiputh, partner and head of Noumena Southeast Asia about availability of new financial solutions offered by fintech startups and how freelancers and digital nomads in Southeast Asia are dealing with inflation in their business and personal lives.    About Noumena We are a fintech startup that brings together skilled, growth-oriented freelancers with capital providers who are eager to finance the future of work. Noumena designs, builds and delivers financial products, services and tools to help freelancers growth their business and generate wealth. Noumena also helps capital providers connect and transact with a large, untapped pool of potential customers that fit their risk/reward profile.   Our mission is to connect people with the financial resources that help businesses grow. We're creating a community of freelancers and solopreneurs who want expert advice to grow their businesses. We believe in thinking outside the box and figuring out solutions. We're here to connect you with financial capital and banking support aligned to the way you work.   Download Noumena from app.noumena.pro / web.noumena.pro.  Key in Referral Code 2351.   Connect with Noumena: Instagram: Noumenapro Website: www.noumena.pro FaceBook: Noumena Southeast Asia App: app.noumena.pro / web.noumena.pro   ~~~~~~~~~~ Connect with us! Website: www.creativesatwork.asia Facebook: facebook.com/creativesatworkasia Instagram: instagram.com/freelancecreativeexchange Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelance-creative-exchange/id1401167998 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w ~~~~~~~~~~ Check out other series on our  our previous FCE episodes:

In a competitive environment, are there other alternative solutions we can explore, apart from raising our prices? What is the value we can bring to justify the increase in our prices? We speak to Jayce Tham, Chief Businesswomen of Creativesatwork, about strategies to deal with inflation, from evaluating the bottomline and streamlining processes to develop partnership and and exploring new business opportunities for the future    Connect with Jayce: Linkedin: @Jayce Tham Connect with Creativesatwork Website: https://www.creativesatwork.asia/ Facebook: @creativesatwork IG: @creativesatwork Tiktok: @creativesatwork Discord: @creativesatwork   ~~~~~~~~~~ Connect with us! Website: www.creativesatwork.asia Facebook: facebook.com/creativesatworkasia Instagram: instagram.com/freelancecreativeexchange Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelance-creative-exchange/id1401167998 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w ~~~~~~~~~~ Check out other series on our  our previous FCE episodes:

As inflation goes up, what can freelancers do to stay financially secure? Our inflation rate hit a 13-year high at 4.8% in July. But inflation is not limited to just Singapore, we see this trend repeated in the US, Europe, and all over the world. We are concerned about how the increasing cost of living impacts creative freelancers. Over the next weeks, we will be speaking to creatives and financial experts about how current living conditions are affecting their work and practice. More importantly, what can we do to manage our finances in this challenging time?    For our first episode, we are speaking to Ben, who is known as the Passive Income Guy. He's a former accountant turned financial adviser. He wants to help you earn more, work less, and to get out of the rat race.   Connect with Ben: Website: www.financemadesimple.sg IG: @financemadesimple_ Tiktok: @financemadesimple.sg Upcoming projects Organising corporate workshops for SMEs and business owners who want to educate their staff about building passive income. "We help to take care of your people, so they can take care of business" ~~~~~~~~~~ Connect with us! Website: www.creativesatwork.asia Facebook: facebook.com/creativesatworkasia Instagram: instagram.com/freelancecreativeexchange Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelance-creative-exchange/id1401167998 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w ~~~~~~~~~~ Check out other series on our  our previous FCE episodes:

The following panel took place at The Parlour Singapore on 29 July 2022   They say that the bear market is the best time to enter, plan, and prepare. But how do you prepare for the future of Web 3.0, crypto, and NFTs as a creative? Is it even worth it right now and how would you even get involved in the budding industry? In this entry-level session, we talk to a specially curated panel of creators and movers in Web 3.0. Each of them is from different background, creatively finding their own niches in this diverse and infinite space of 3.0. It's not just about finance or tech, it's about using your creativity and skills to carve a piece of the pie for yourself. This session is meant to inform and inspire you to prepare yourself for the future, and perhaps be one of the first movers yourself.   Great for people who: - Is interested in finding out more about 3.0. - Want to be on top of the trends - Are looking to use their existing skillsets in a new and exciting space   Dom | NFT artist, occasional curator, and metaverse architect Dominic is a multidisciplinary artist who also sells his imaginary friends as NFTs. By day, he is a senior art director in adland, and at night he is a professional shit poster, NFT artist, occasional curator, and metaverse architect. His NFT art has been exhibited at Crypto Art Week Asia and the UltraSuperNew gallery in Singapore.   EBAO | Graphic Designer, Street Artist, and NFT Creator, Co-Founder of DPLMT As an artist, EBAO's has led and worked on these collaborations including Texas Chicken, Hugo, MTV Asia as well as exhibited in numerous exhibitions like Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, Singapore River Festival, and many more. His works are inspired by his love for 90's cartoons, street culture, and his passion for telling a story through character design and branding. Recently he is diving into NFTs as a creator, launching his #solebeasts series as well as working on several upcoming pfp projects such as KoolKeedz. Follow EBAO: Art social: @ebao_art (IG) / @ebao_ (Twitter) NFT channel: @nftehtarik (IG) Art collective: @dplmt_ (IG) / @dplmt_ (Twitter)   Jaze Phua | Art Director for Moonsie NFT, Content Creator Jaze is an Award-winning Creative Director/Animator responsible for directing the art and branding at Moonsie. He is the Founder/Creative Director at Pandastic Media and Moonlight Capital. His experience in creative directing for the past 9 years has been pivotal for Moonsie. His goal - To bring virality to Moonsie. More importantly, Jaze's calm and assertive nature brings out the best in those who work with him. Find out more about Moonsie NFT here: https://moonsie-nft.gitbook.io/docs/whitepaper/team   YPSONO | Co-Founder of SG NFT Creators   This event is organized in collaboration with SG NFT Creators and The Parlour Singapore.  

The following panel took place at The Parlour Singapore on 29 July 2022   They say that the bear market is the best time to enter, plan, and prepare. But how do you prepare for the future of Web 3.0, crypto, and NFTs as a creative? Is it even worth it right now and how would you even get involved in the budding industry? In this entry-level session, we talk to a specially curated panel of creators and movers in Web 3.0. Each of them is from different background, creatively finding their own niches in this diverse and infinite space of 3.0. It's not just about finance or tech, it's about using your creativity and skills to carve a piece of the pie for yourself. This session is meant to inform and inspire you to prepare yourself for the future, and perhaps be one of the first movers yourself.   Great for people who: - Is interested in finding out more about 3.0. - Want to be on top of the trends - Are looking to use their existing skillsets in a new and exciting space   Dom | NFT artist, occasional curator, and metaverse architect Dominic is a multidisciplinary artist who also sells his imaginary friends as NFTs. By day, he is a senior art director in adland, and at night he is a professional shit poster, NFT artist, occasional curator, and metaverse architect. His NFT art has been exhibited at Crypto Art Week Asia and the UltraSuperNew gallery in Singapore.   EBAO | Graphic Designer, Street Artist, and NFT Creator, Co-Founder of DPLMT As an artist, EBAO's has led and worked on these collaborations including Texas Chicken, Hugo, MTV Asia as well as exhibited in numerous exhibitions like Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, Singapore River Festival, and many more. His works are inspired by his love for 90's cartoons, street culture, and his passion for telling a story through character design and branding. Recently he is diving into NFTs as a creator, launching his #solebeasts series as well as working on several upcoming pfp projects such as KoolKeedz. Follow EBAO: Art social: @ebao_art (IG) / @ebao_ (Twitter) NFT channel: @nftehtarik (IG) Art collective: @dplmt_ (IG) / @dplmt_ (Twitter)   Jaze Phua | Art Director for Moonsie NFT, Content Creator Jaze is an Award-winning Creative Director/Animator responsible for directing the art and branding at Moonsie. He is the Founder/Creative Director at Pandastic Media and Moonlight Capital. His experience in creative directing for the past 9 years has been pivotal for Moonsie. His goal - To bring virality to Moonsie. More importantly, Jaze's calm and assertive nature brings out the best in those who work with him. Find out more about Moonsie NFT here: https://moonsie-nft.gitbook.io/docs/whitepaper/team   YPSONO | Co-Founder of SG NFT Creators   This event is organized in collaboration with SG NFT Creators and The Parlour Singapore.  

As NFT is a new space, it can be difficult for beginners to find the ideal path, be it launching their NFT project or building a career. Being new also comes with certain setbacks, such as the doubts of candidates regarding NFT jobs. Would it be feasible to pursue a long-term career in a domain that has emerged only in recent months? Or launching and investing in NFTs projects  when the market is in a lull?    Topics covered: Business and job opportunities in the blockchain and NFT sector How to get started in the sector without prior experience  Is it a good time to launch your NFT project?  CreativesatWwork is releasing our own NFT in Sept. Do keep a look out and join us in our NFT journey   ~~~~~~~~~~ Connect with us! Website: www.creativesatwork.asia Facebook: facebook.com/creativesatworkasia Instagram: instagram.com/freelancecreativeexchange Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelance-creative-exchange/id1401167998 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w ~~~~~~~~~~ Check out other series on our  our previous FCE episodes:

Community Is critical to the success of your NFT project and an important factor to consider when purchasing an NFT. As the space continues to grow, the concept of community evolves. NFT is influencing the way we engage and build with our communities, whether online or offline. Topics covered: Introducing Parlour - the only NFT bar and lounge in Singapore  The trend of online communities meeting in-person Rise of the Creator Economy What is a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) and how do they work Is DAO the future of communities? CreativesatWwork is releasing our own NFT in Sept. Do keep a look out and join us in our NFT journey   ~~~~~~~~~~ Connect with us! Website: www.creativesatwork.asia Facebook: facebook.com/creativesatworkasia Instagram: instagram.com/freelancecreativeexchange Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelance-creative-exchange/id1401167998 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w ~~~~~~~~~~ Check out other series on our  our previous FCE episodes:

What is the process of launching an NFT project? How do we create a successful NFT drop? We speak to NFT creators like EBAO (Solebeasts), Jaze Phua (Moonsie) and  Sam Neo (Kob-i in Asia ) who have successfully launched their NFT drops to find out what is behind their success    Topics covered: How to create your NFT Setting up and selling on NFT marketplaces Costs of launching a NFT project Marketing your NFTs CreativesatWwork is releasing our own NFT in Sept. Do keep a look out and join us in our NFT journey   ~~~~~~~~~~ Connect with us! Website: www.creativesatwork.asia Facebook: facebook.com/creativesatworkasia Instagram: instagram.com/freelancecreativeexchange Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelance-creative-exchange/id1401167998 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w ~~~~~~~~~~ Check out other series on our  our previous FCE episodes:

We witnessed bidding happening in real-time at a NFT collection drop. Is this what the future of art buying looks like in the future? What does it take to launch a successful NFT project?   Topics covered: Kob-i in Asia from Stories of Asia x StoryBuddy NFT Collection Moonsie by Jaze Phua Solebeasts by EBAO What is Metaverse? How to plan a NFT project.  CreativesatWwork is releasing our own NFT in Sept. Do keep a look out and join us in our NFT journey   ~~~~~~~~~~ Connect with us! Website: www.creativesatwork.asia Facebook: facebook.com/creativesatworkasia Instagram: instagram.com/freelancecreativeexchange Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelance-creative-exchange/id1401167998 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w ~~~~~~~~~~ Check out other series on our  our previous FCE episodes:

Raven wants to buy her first NFT but learns that getting into the NFT market isn't as simple as it might sound. What do you need to look out for before you buy an NFT? How do you know what NFT to buy? With NFT scams on the rise, how do you protect yourself and avoid them?    Topics covered: Buying NFT:  A step-by-step guide What is utility in an NFT? Are NFTs good for investment? What to look for when buying an NFT Different types of NFT collectors How not to get scammed when buying  NFTs    Featured in this episodeJoyce Joyce has been tutoring for like past 10 years,  including teaching at the Learning Lab. Her whole life has revolved around kids,  math, and English.    Jaye Foo Jaye's multi-disciplinary approach to life has led to his creation of The Parlour Global, a shared creative space with a presence in Singapore and South Korea, and to his role as a co-founder of The Mettaverse, Singapore's first virtual real estate company. Jaye is a crypto advocate and forerunner in the NFT space in the region, who also recently transformed The Parlour Singapore to be Singapore's first NFT bar and lounge. Apart from his award-winning businesses, Jaye is also a multi-nominated music artist. www.jayefunk.com Instagram:@theparloursingapore   EBAO EBAO is a Singaporean Graphic Designer, Street Artist and NFT Creator. He is the Co-Founder of DPLMT, local a multi-disciplinary art collective. DPLMT is not your conventional creative studio. Using illustrations as a form to translate and express their vision on a wide rage of mediums from mural art, digital art, video, motion graphics and augmented reality. DPLMT has work with various clients from Skechers, Adidas, New Balance, various Ministries and featured in exhibitions locally and overseas. As an artist, EBAO's has led and worked on these collaborations including Texas Chicken, Hugo, MTV Asia as well as exhibited in numerous exhibitions like Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, Singapore River Festival and many more. His works are inspired by his love for 90's cartoons, street culture and his passion for telling a story through character design and branding. Recently he is diving into NFTs as a creator, launching his #solebeasts series as well as working on several upcoming pfp projects such as KoolKeedz. My art social: @ebao_art (IG) / @ebao_ (Twitter) NFT channel: @nftehtarik (IG) Art collective: @dplmt_ (IG) / @dplmt_ (Twitter)   Stan Low Hi! My name is Stan and I'm an Investment Analyst from the Ventures Team at QCP Capital. I have been investing in crypto since 2017. My favourite segment in the crypto space is NFTs (primarily PFPs). I love collecting Pokemon cards, and am a huge sucker for 8bit art"  Stan's Twitter: simplepeanut3 Stan's LinkedIn: https://sg.linkedin.com/in/stan-low-3547381b2 QCP Capital Twitter: QCPCapital QCP Capital Broadcast Telegram: https://t.me/s/QCPbroadcast   CreativesatWork is releasing our own NFT in Sept. Do keep a look out and join us in our NFT journey   ~~~~~~~~~~ Connect with us! Website: www.creativesatwork.asia Facebook: facebook.com/creativesatworkasia Instagram: instagram.com/freelancecreativeexchange Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelance-creative-exchange/id1401167998 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w ~~~~~~~~~~ Check out other series on our our previous FCE episodes:

Want to learn about blockchain but not sure how to start? So do we, and, that is why we created How to NFT, a six-part mini-series to document our learning journey in the space, from the perspective of creatives.  We skip the jargon and dive right into what you really need to know about NFT, metaverse, Web 3.0. and the works. Join us as we chat with artists, buyers, and curators about what NFTs are, why they've garnered so much attention, and how we can find our niche in this exciting, growing field.    CreativesatWwork is releasing our own NFT in Sept. Do keep a look out and join us in our NFT journey   ~~~~~~~~~~ Connect with us! Website: www.creativesatwork.asia Facebook: facebook.com/creativesatworkasia Instagram: instagram.com/freelancecreativeexchange Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelance-creative-exchange/id1401167998 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w ~~~~~~~~~~ Check out other series on our  our previous FCE episodes:

NFT art is rapidly changing the way artists are paid and revolutionising how NFT artists can work, create new projects, and take ownership of their art. That sounds great on paper, but are NFTs worth the money—or the hype?   Raven and Yen-Lyng are complete beginners trying to understand the basic terms and wrap their heads around the world of blockchain - with the help of their expert friends.    Topics covered: What is decentralisation in blockchain? How is Web 3.0 the next big thing in the internet revolution? NFT is more than profile pictures   Featured in this episode EBAO EBAO is a Singaporean Graphic Designer, Street Artist and NFT Creator. He is the Co-Founder of DPLMT, local a multi-disciplinary art collective. DPLMT is not your conventional creative studio. Using illustrations as a form to translate and express their vision on a wide rage of mediums from mural art, digital art, video, motion graphics and augmented reality. DPLMT has work with various clients from Skechers, Adidas, New Balance, various Ministries and featured in exhibitions locally and overseas. As an artist, EBAO's has led and worked on these collaborations including Texas Chicken, Hugo, MTV Asia as well as exhibited in numerous exhibitions like Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, Singapore River Festival and many more. His works are inspired by his love for 90's cartoons, street culture and his passion for telling a story through character design and branding. Recently he is diving into NFTs as a creator, launching his #solebeasts series as well as working on several upcoming pfp projects such as KoolKeedz.   My art social: @ebao_art (IG) / @ebao_ (Twitter) NFT channel: @nftehtarik (IG) Art collective: @dplmt_ (IG) / @dplmt_ (Twitter) Stan Low Hi! My name is Stan and I'm an Investment Analyst from the Ventures Team at QCP Capital. I have been investing in crypto since 2017. My favourite segment in the crypto space is NFTs (primarily PFPs). I love collecting Pokemon cards, and am a huge sucker for 8bit art"    Stan's Twitter: simplepeanut3 Stan's LinkedIn: https://sg.linkedin.com/in/stan-low-3547381b2 QCP Capital Twitter: QCPCapital QCP Capital Broadcast Telegram: https://t.me/s/QCPbroadcast   CreativesatWwork is releasing our own NFT in Sept. Do keep a look out and join us in our NFT journey   ~~~~~~~~~~ Connect with us! Website: www.creativesatwork.asia Facebook: facebook.com/creativesatworkasia Instagram: instagram.com/freelancecreativeexchange Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelance-creative-exchange/id1401167998 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w ~~~~~~~~~~ Check out other series on our our previous FCE episodes:

Melanie Lee, the writer of Amazing Ash and Superhero Ah Ma comics (a trilogy), did what many of us would never think to do, and that was to launch her very first graphic novel during the peak of the Covid pandemic. Her second book was recently launched last month during the Asian Festival of Children's Content, and she has joined us to share her experiences, difficulties and how we can all learn to diminish our fear of a loved one having dementia. In this series of Uncool, we feature things that you can do with your friends and family, around Singapore. This July, we feature Amazing Ash & Superhero Ah Ma 2, to find out more about the book and its publishing. You can also stand a chance to win a copy of the book in our giveaway. Simply head down to our comments page, tag a friend, and tell us why you want to read Amazing Ash & Superhero Ah Ma 2. Entries close to 10 August. Follow Amazing Ash & Superhero Ah Ma 2 at https://differenceengine.sg/comics/amazing-ash-superhero-ah-ma-coming-of-age-book-2/ Follow Melanie Lee at https://melanielee.sg/ If you're interested to have your upcoming event featured, drop us a DM and tell us about it, even if your event seems uncool because remember, It's Cool, to be Uncool.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Building passive income streams, is it easier said than done?  We talk about psychology to help you succeed in building these streams.    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~