Podcasts about singaporean chinese

Amber Chen is a Singaporean-Chinese author of SFF and contemporary fiction. She spends much of her free time living within Chinese fantasy novels and dramas, and also drinks one too many cups of bubble tea. One of her webnovels, The Cutting Edge, has been adapted for television. Today, we'll chat about her latest novel, Of Jade and Dragons, a Goodreads Choice Award Nominee. Learn more at ambercwrites.comSpecial thanks to NetGalley for an advanced copy. Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table:On Twitter/X: @writingtablepcEverywhere else: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.

Jia Sung is a Singaporean Chinese artist and educator whose practice spans painting, artist books, textiles, printmaking, writing, and translation. Drawing on motifs from Chinese mythology and Buddhist iconography, Sung uses the familiar visual language of folklore to examine and subvert conventional archetypes of femininity, queerness and otherness. Her recent work explores threads of ecofeminism, ethnoecology, the ecological capacities of the body, invasive species as family, and the potentials of collective and constant human transformation through interspecies dynamics. Her approach draws from that of the Chinese zhiguai tradition, that genre of ‘strange tales' cannot be translated directly through the lens of horror. The supernatural, the monstrous, the spiritual, seep into the tidy confines of ordinary existence, often humorous, arbitrary, smearing at the boundaries of our reality and then slinking away just as rapidly. Here is shapeshifter, here is trickster, things that inhabit liminal space and refuse to be held in place or form; the profane invades the interior, wilderness enters the domestic space, phenomena defy causation and morality, creature refutes taxonomy. Topics Discussed In This Episode:  Jia's childhood, early influences, and why she chose to dedicate her life to the arts (00:06:14) Formative books, films, and mythologies for Jia, Jennifer, and Yoshino (00:08:05) Art as a lifestyle and sketching/journaling as a form of expression (00:15:52) Jia explains her experiences going to RISD (00:17:03) Teaching art and guiding students – Jia shares her approach to teaching, focusing on personal expression over technique (00:18:46) Returning to unfinished work (00:22:42) Balancing chaos and creativity – reflections on how emotional turmoil can fuel or take away from creative work (00:28:11) Identity, ego, and output in art – how artists' identities are tied to their creative output and the challenges that brings (00:33:32) Discussing various levels of consciousness (00:40:44) Challenges of art school and institutional expectations – Jia reflects on the pressures and baggage that come from a formal art education (00:43:48) Breaking away from art jargon and structured critique to find a personal voice (00:54:27)  Lightheartedly discussing astrology (01:04:04) The Artist Decoded Tarot and Jia's “The Trickster's Journey” tarot (01:10:27) Discussing the potential future of AI (01:18:17)  Jia's advice to her younger self (01:30:41) Episode co-host: Jennifer Sodini artistdecoded.com jia-sung.com instagram.com/jiazilla

Get ready to dive into the vibrant tapestry of Chinese New Year celebrations in Singapore on this special episode of Truly Expat Podcast! Join hosts Paula and Rachel as they explore the rich tapestry of traditions and events surrounding the Lunar New Year.The episode features an exclusive interview with Andy Jeremiah Lam, a local Singaporean and the founder of Ah Fok Media, sharing insights into the essence of Chinese New Year festivities. We delve into the significance of reunion dinners, the joy of receiving red packets, and the mesmerizing Dragon Dance. Learn about the cultural nuances of the celebrations and discover how Singapore transforms into a haven of festivity during this auspicious time.For all the information and more you can find everything right here on our dedicated blog: https://trulyexpatlifestyle.com/cny/Glossary:恭喜发财 (gōng xǐ fā cái) – May you be happy and prosperous财源广进 (cái yuán guǎng jìn) – May your money and treasures be plentiful招财进宝 (zhāo cái jìn bǎo) – May wealth and treasures fill your home新年大吉 (xīn nián dà jí) – Wishing you luck for the new year吉星高照 (jí xīng gāo zhào) – May good fortune fall upon you工作顺利 (gōng zuò shùn lì) — May your work go smoothlyTossing of a Salad (Yu Sheng or Lo Hei): A ritual where a group tosses a salad violently to increase wealth and prosperity. The salad typically contains carrots, white radish, cucumber, oil, plum sauce, pepper, five spice powders, sesame seeds, crushed peanuts, raw fish (usually salmon), lime, and deep-fried flour crisps.Cheongsam: A traditional Chinese fitted dress with a collar and buttons up the side.Ang Bao: Red Packet: A traditional gift containing money, symbolizing good luck and blessings.Johor Bahru (JB): The southern peninsular of Malaysia, easily accessed from Singapore, is known for affordable shopping.Da Bao: Takeaway.Chu Si (初四): The fourth day of the Lunar New Year.Mei Cai Kou Rou: Salted or Sweet Preserved vegetable with braised pork.Singapore Dialect Groups: Hokkien, Teochew, Cantonese, Hakka, Hock Chew, Hainan.Kidney-shaped Wooden Peg: Divination Block / Moon Block (筊杯 Jiao Bei).Nian: Bad luck.Huan: Wishing prosperity for the business (Ground Peanuts).Guai 乖: Obedient, well-behaved.Pineapple (凤梨): In Hokkien, called “Ong Lai,” resembling "旺来“ (Wang Lai), meaning Prosperity Comes.Baba: Peranakan term for a male.Nonya: Peranakan term for a female.Mahjong: A Chinese game played with tiles and chips (money).Contact Information:Email: podcast@trulyexpat.comFacebook Page: Truly Expat PodcastInstagram: @trulyexpatpodcastTikTok: @trulyexpatpodcastFeel free to reach out for inquiries, suggestions, or to share your own expat stories. We're here to help you navigate expat life with confidence.Disclaimer:The content provided in this episode is for informational and cultural purposes only. While we strive to ensure accuracy, the dynamic nature of Chinese New Year celebrations and traditions may vary. The hosts and guests are not experts on cultural practices, and decisions made based on the information presented are at your discretion. Thanks for tuning in to our latest episode. Subscribe for more valuable insights and information for expats in Singapore and beyond.

Seraphina Chong is a sophomore at Gordon College majoring in marine biology with a passion for discovering God through His creation. Born and raised Singaporean Chinese, she moved to Johor Bahru, Malaysia, when she was 12, where her family currently resides. She is the second out of five siblings. Besides cooking Asian food on Saturdays, she enjoys playing guitar, studying, and watching anime or Korean drama with her friends at Gordon. Because of her passion for teaching, her goal for the future is to open an affordable Christian marine biology school where children and teenagers can learn about God's amazing design for every aspect of His creation. Please enjoy this conversation about God's creation with Seraphina!

The question of who is Chinese and how Chineseness as an identity is constituted has been a recurring question, particularly in the context of the extensive Chinese diasporic community. In Contesting Chineseness: Nationality, Class, Gender and New Chinese Migrants (Amsterdam University Press in 2022), Dr Sylvia Ang investigates these questions in the context of Singapore, with a specific focus on unravelling why tensions exist between Singaporean-born Chinese and new Chinese migrants from the mainland despite a shared sense of ethnicity, heritage, and culture. Combining traditional and digital ethnographic methods, she brings to life the intricate contests between Singaporean Chinese and new Chinese migrants on what it means to be Chinese. Contesting Chineseness is a valuable and timely contribution to the literature on the Chinese overseas, which demonstrates how an intersection of local and global developments have come to shape the experiences of contemporary Chinese migrants working and living in Singapore. Bernard Z. Keo is Lecturer in Asian History at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia and specialises in decolonisation and nation-building in Southeast Asia. He can be contacted at: b.keo@latrobe.edu.au. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology

The question of who is Chinese and how Chineseness as an identity is constituted has been a recurring question, particularly in the context of the extensive Chinese diasporic community. In Contesting Chineseness: Nationality, Class, Gender and New Chinese Migrants (Amsterdam University Press in 2022), Dr Sylvia Ang investigates these questions in the context of Singapore, with a specific focus on unravelling why tensions exist between Singaporean-born Chinese and new Chinese migrants from the mainland despite a shared sense of ethnicity, heritage, and culture. Combining traditional and digital ethnographic methods, she brings to life the intricate contests between Singaporean Chinese and new Chinese migrants on what it means to be Chinese. Contesting Chineseness is a valuable and timely contribution to the literature on the Chinese overseas, which demonstrates how an intersection of local and global developments have come to shape the experiences of contemporary Chinese migrants working and living in Singapore. Bernard Z. Keo is Lecturer in Asian History at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia and specialises in decolonisation and nation-building in Southeast Asia. He can be contacted at: b.keo@latrobe.edu.au. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The question of who is Chinese and how Chineseness as an identity is constituted has been a recurring question, particularly in the context of the extensive Chinese diasporic community. In Contesting Chineseness: Nationality, Class, Gender and New Chinese Migrants (Amsterdam University Press in 2022), Dr Sylvia Ang investigates these questions in the context of Singapore, with a specific focus on unravelling why tensions exist between Singaporean-born Chinese and new Chinese migrants from the mainland despite a shared sense of ethnicity, heritage, and culture. Combining traditional and digital ethnographic methods, she brings to life the intricate contests between Singaporean Chinese and new Chinese migrants on what it means to be Chinese. Contesting Chineseness is a valuable and timely contribution to the literature on the Chinese overseas, which demonstrates how an intersection of local and global developments have come to shape the experiences of contemporary Chinese migrants working and living in Singapore. Bernard Z. Keo is Lecturer in Asian History at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia and specialises in decolonisation and nation-building in Southeast Asia. He can be contacted at: b.keo@latrobe.edu.au. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/southeast-asian-studies

The question of who is Chinese and how Chineseness as an identity is constituted has been a recurring question, particularly in the context of the extensive Chinese diasporic community. In Contesting Chineseness: Nationality, Class, Gender and New Chinese Migrants (Amsterdam University Press in 2022), Dr Sylvia Ang investigates these questions in the context of Singapore, with a specific focus on unravelling why tensions exist between Singaporean-born Chinese and new Chinese migrants from the mainland despite a shared sense of ethnicity, heritage, and culture. Combining traditional and digital ethnographic methods, she brings to life the intricate contests between Singaporean Chinese and new Chinese migrants on what it means to be Chinese. Contesting Chineseness is a valuable and timely contribution to the literature on the Chinese overseas, which demonstrates how an intersection of local and global developments have come to shape the experiences of contemporary Chinese migrants working and living in Singapore. Bernard Z. Keo is Lecturer in Asian History at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia and specialises in decolonisation and nation-building in Southeast Asia. He can be contacted at: b.keo@latrobe.edu.au. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/chinese-studies

The question of who is Chinese and how Chineseness as an identity is constituted has been a recurring question, particularly in the context of the extensive Chinese diasporic community. In Contesting Chineseness: Nationality, Class, Gender and New Chinese Migrants (Amsterdam University Press in 2022), Dr Sylvia Ang investigates these questions in the context of Singapore, with a specific focus on unravelling why tensions exist between Singaporean-born Chinese and new Chinese migrants from the mainland despite a shared sense of ethnicity, heritage, and culture. Combining traditional and digital ethnographic methods, she brings to life the intricate contests between Singaporean Chinese and new Chinese migrants on what it means to be Chinese. Contesting Chineseness is a valuable and timely contribution to the literature on the Chinese overseas, which demonstrates how an intersection of local and global developments have come to shape the experiences of contemporary Chinese migrants working and living in Singapore. Bernard Z. Keo is Lecturer in Asian History at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia and specialises in decolonisation and nation-building in Southeast Asia. He can be contacted at: b.keo@latrobe.edu.au. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

September, 2011. Singaporean-Chinese medical student Kouk Leong Jin, vanishes in the Greek capital of Athens while visiting for a conference. He left his hotel and hasn't been seen since, and not a trace of what happened to Leong Jin has been uncovered in over a decade. Today, we will look at the disappearance of this promising young medical student, and what could have happened to him. Theme music: ⁣ Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley⁣ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com⁣ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)⁣ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Casey Yeoh / KC YO is of Malaysian and Singaporean-Chinese descent, she's a multidisciplinary creative - a graphic designer, photographer, director, editor and cinematographer. She also has creative and personal ties to the awesome musical duo Imugi. If you're familiar with Imugi, then chances are that you've seen her work. This is a fun episode where we talk about dreaming and work, and we also talk about family stuff, spiritual stuff, fan fiction stuff, personal development-stuff - the works! Follow Casey: https://www.instagram.com/kc.yoo SUPPORT Asian in Aotearoa: https://ko-fi.com/asianinaotearoa FOLLOW @asianinaotearoa on Instagram VISIT asianinaotearoa.com ___ ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Jenna Wee, Asian in Aotearoa (New Zealand) explores the lives of Asian creatives, one uncensored convo at a time. Questioning our concept of home, identity, family, relationships, sex, racism, body/beauty, healing, decolonisation, navigating whiteness - and how this shapes the way we move through the world and influences our creative work. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asianinaotearoa/message

5 Ways to be an Epic LoverAir Date: Monday, 4 April 2022 at 8:00 PM ET/5:00 PM PTTuesday, 5 April 2022 at 9:00 AM SingaporeWatch the Livestream on the OMTimes Magazine Facebook, OMTimes Radio & TV Facebook, or OMTimesTV YoutubeIn this episode, Eros Evolution host, Relationship Counselor and Clinical Sexologist Dr Martha Lee will share her top five tips to be a better lover regardless of your gender identity and sexual orientation! They include: 1) where you touch; 2) how you touch; 3) how you build up sexual pleasure; 4) sexual communication; and 5) mirroring!Born and bred Singaporean Chinese, Dr. Martha Tara Lee is Relationship Counselor and Clinical Sexologist of Eros Coaching. She has a doctorate in human sexuality, masters in counselling and two other degrees. In practice for 12 years, Dr. Lee is also the appointed Resident Sexologist for sexual wellness boutique PinkLifestyle.com and Clinical Sexologist of Singapore Cancer Society. She was recognised as one of ‘Top 50 Inspiring Women under 40' by Her World in July 2010, and one of ‘Top 100 Inspiring Women' by CozyCot in March 2011. She is the author of Love, Sex and Everything In-Between (2013), Orgasmic Yoga: Masturbation, Meditation and Everything In-Between (2015), From Princess to Queen: Heartbreaks, Heartgasms and Everything In-Between (2017), and {Un}Inhihibited (2019).Download freebie herehttps://www.eroscoaching.com/reclaiming-your-sexuality/https://www.youtube.com/user/drmarthaleehttps://www.facebook.com/eroscoachinghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/leemartha/https://www.instagram.com/eroscoaching/https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=5891155#EpicLover #ErosEvolution #DrMarthaTaraLeeVisit the Eros Evolution show page https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/eros-evolution/Connect with Dr. Martha at http://www.eroscoaching.com/ Subscribe to our Newsletter https://omtimes.com/subscribe-omtimes-magazine/ Connect with OMTimes on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Omtimes.Magazine/ and OMTimes Radio https://www.facebook.com/ConsciousRadiowebtv.OMTimes/Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmTimes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omtimes/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2798417/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/omtimes/

This week: getting personal with Nigel Stanislaus, a Singaporean-Chinese hair and makeup artist living in Melbourne whose celebrity client list spans Bella and Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner , John Legend , Jenna Dewan, Tina Arena, Troye Sivan, Olivia Newton John, Peaches Geldoff, Ruby Rose and Michael Bublé.   Born and raised by strong, resilient women, Nigel was compelled into the artistry life by the glamour, the strength, the flexibility and the attitude on how to survive, and how to thrive!   With an impressive repertoire of clients, industry experience and portfolio of work:   Editorials include L'Officiel , Harpers Bazaar, Elle, & Marie Claire. Former Mr Maybelline and  Asia's Next Top Model Judge. NYC resident and makeup director to almost 200 shows at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia. Whether you're just starting out or have been in the industry for a long time, tune in now, check out the key takeaways and subscribe for future podcasts below. KEY TAKEAWAYS: SET YOURSELF A GOAL Whether you're working to pay bills, unleashing your creativity or aiming to be top dog - it's important to set yourself a goal. Nigel believes that if you manifest things, life will take you there. Sure there's bound to be a few u-turns and bends in the road - but you will eventually get to your destination. Not sure where to start? For Nigel, it was the fear of failure that always pushed him to have a plan, show up, be present and be the absolute best that he could be. Start by writing out your goals for the next week, month or year ahead - and see where it takes you.   LOVE WHAT YOU DO Artists love to be inspired by the world around them. Nigel is passionate about his work and enthuses that, ‘makeup should make you feel something, it should give you emotional energy - like you've been dancing for hours'. Our industry is tough, you need passion, skill and a whole lot of tenacity and grit to make it. Nigel (aka Mr Maybelline) always dons a big smile and love of learning. Inspired by boots he saw in Rome or flicking through instagram, Nigel's life goal is to teach kids who want to do makeup to know that it's a beauty blender. Whatever you're feeling - angry, sad, scared, hungry, excited - just paint it out. Use your passion, use your emotion to give your work substance and you'll always love what you do.   “When people say, ‘oh, the glam is here' to me, it's not really like that. It's deeper, more personal... It's business for me, it's my career, it's my identity - it is so much more than just magnetic lashes or painting someone..” Nigel Stanislaus GIVING BACK (TO ARTISTS) Taking kids off the street as his assistant, Nigel boasts that the hard work and commitment from those who assisted him out of High School, are the ones to watch out for in the industry today. These kids are now directors, artists in demand, entrepreneurs of up and coming brands… Giving back to the community and having young artists coming up the ranks around you is so important. As a senior artist you can influence a lot of change. Having an assistant is really critical for your workload, but the role is also an important mentorship, showing them how to develop hair and makeup skills, as well as an understanding of the industry. Nigel confides that although he may not be the kindest mentor (in fact, many would argue he is quite militant), he is serious about his craft and had to fight to get where he is today. “I'm not your therapist and I'm not going to be your BFF. I'm here to work, you're here to work - let's get it sorted. You need to have thick skin and a good attitude. Don't even think about talking back to me with a potato cake in your hand, I will break you with my Tony Bianco heel!” Nigel Stanislaus   Join TMI Email List  Follow TMI on IG  Follow Vanessa on IG Podcast Cheat Sheets  Assisting Sign Up 

Eros Evolution is back!Air Date: Monday, 31 January 2022 at 8:00 PM ET/5:00 PM PTTuesday, 1 February 2022 at 9:00 AM SingaporeWatch the Livestream on the OMTimes Magazine Facebook, OMTimes Radio & TV Facebook, or OMTimesTV YoutubeAfter a 5-year hiatus, Eros Evolution is back! What happened to Dr. Martha Tara Lee? How has she evolved? What has she been up to? Older, wiser, and maybe a bit smarter? What can you expect in Eros Evolution moving forward? Join us for all these and more!BIO:A born and bred Singaporean Chinese, Dr. Martha Tara Lee is a Relationship Counselor and Clinical Sexologist of Eros Coaching. She has a doctorate in human sexuality, masters in counselling and two other degrees. In practice for 12 years, Dr. Lee is also the appointed Resident Sexologist for sexual wellness boutique PinkLifestyle.com and Clinical Sexologist of Singapore Cancer Society. She was recognised as one of ‘Top 50 Inspiring Women under 40' by Her World in July 2010, and one of ‘Top 100 Inspiring Women' by CozyCot in March 2011. She is the author of Love, Sex and Everything In-Between (2013), Orgasmic Yoga: Masturbation, Meditation and Everything In-Between (2015), From Princess to Queen: Heartbreaks, Heartgasms and Everything In-Between (2017), and {Un}Inhihibited (2019).SOCIAL MEDIAWebsite: http://www.eroscoaching.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/user/drmarthaleeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/eroscoachingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leemartha/IG: https://www.instagram.com/eroscoaching/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=5891155Visit the Eros Evolution show page https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/eros-evolution/ Connect with Dr. Martha at http://www.eroscoaching.com#ErosEvolutionShow #DrMarthaTaraLeeSubscribe to our Newsletter https://omtimes.com/subscribe-omtimes-magazine/Connect with OMTimes on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Omtimes.Magazine/ and OMTimes Radio https://www.facebook.com/ConsciousRadiowebtv.OMTimes/Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmTimes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omtimes/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2798417/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/omtimes/

ABOUT NUR JANNAH CHAN @ JAYINA.CFormerly a Singapore Airlines cabin crew who was an agnostic, Nur Jannah Chan is a Singaporean Chinese who grew up in a family of Chinese customs and traditions. Curious about religion and the existence of God since young, she did not question it as she was advised to ignore it. Despite the many challenges faced in finding her spirituality, sister Jannah got curious about Islam through one of her flights to Turkey. She eventually reverted to Islam in 2014 and is now a successful businesswoman behind a baby food business, Anya Meals.Points in Discussion- What were Nur Jannah's background and her beliefs?- How did she come to find out about Islam and eventually embrace it?- What was it particularly in Islam that attracted her?- What are her challenges before and after embracing Islam?- How does Islam play a key role in her current business?

Acknowledgement of Country// Headlines// Artist, writer and curator SJ Norman joined Rosie earlier this week to speak about his recently released collection of short stories Permafrost. Permafrost 'inverts and queers the gothic and romantic traditions, each story represents a different take on the concept of a haunting or the haunted.' The collection is published by University of Queensland Press.// Lady Lash is a Kokatha and Greek musician who has brought her magic to stages including the Sydney Opera House, prime rooftop bars, grass roots festivals and arts venues across the country. As a family woman searching for deeper meaning through sound and voice, Lash's is a musical vision of eclectic rarities that is embodied by culture and experience. She caught up with Priya earlier in the week to speak about her new album Spiritual Misfit, which was released with Heavy Machinery Records on 22 November.// Content warning: the following interview contains themes of domestic and family violence, which may be distressing to some listeners. Support is available at 1800 RESPECT/1800 737 732, as well as at inTouch/1800 755 988.//Amani Haydar is an award winning artist, lawyer, mother, and author of The Mother Wound, published by Pan MacMillan Australia. Amani speaks on the familial and cultural contexts in which family and domestic violence operate. The Mother Wound is a story that explores intergenerational trauma, dispels myths about victim/survivors, and explores how to grow around your grief with writing that is hopeful, devastating, and impactful.// Matt Chun and Jennine Khalik join us to talk about The Sunday Paper, a new publication launching 6 December that displays the strong solidarity and co-resistances between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Palestinian communities in so-called Australia. Jennine Khalik is a Palestinian writer who has 8 years of experience working as a journalist in Australian newsrooms. Matt Chun is an artist and writer whose latest self-published work Do You Ever Wonder? came out earlier this month. The Sunday Paper is available for pre-order here. Lew Ching or LC speaks with us about the impacts of current travel restrictions with the new COVID-19 variant on international students at Australian universities. LC is a Singaporean Chinese psychology major and youth work student at the Australian National University, and has been living in Canberra since 2017. LC also works part time as a peer support worker and as a youth worker.// Songs//Crest of Gold - Lady Lash//

Surrounded by friends who were sexually inhibited and struck by dire lack of positive conversations around sex and sexuality in Singapore, Dr. Martha Tara Lee decided to take it upon herself to be an advocate for positive sexuality in 2007. She set out to make a positive difference in embarking on her doctorate in human sexuality, then launching Eros Coaching in 2009. Today, she also has a masters in counseling and remains dedicated to working with individuals and couples to lead self-actualized and pleasure-filled lives. She has worked with a lot of couples (international and local) who have unconsummated marriage; men and women with sexual inhibitions and sexual desire discrepancies; men with erection and ejaculation concerns; as well as with GLBTQQ and kink folks. A born and bred Singaporean Chinese, Martha welcomes individuals as well as couples of all sexual orientations, and is available via Skype or face-to-face in Singapore. Martha speaks English and Mandarin. Dr. Lee strives to be one of the best sexologists in the world and takes pride in making sure all her events are fun, educational, and sex-positive. This comes easily to her because even though she is extremely dedicated and serious about her work, she fundamentally believes that sex is meant to be fun, wonderful, amazing and sacred. Follow Dr. Martha Tara Lee: PleazeMe: https://pleazeme.com/channel/ErosCoaching/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/drmarthalee/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/drmarthalee FB: https://www.facebook.com/eroscoaching LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leemartha/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drmarthalee Official Site: https://www.eroscoaching.com/ Have you checked out https://pleazeme.com? It is a social media platform where adults can be adults. We created the 7 Worlds of PleazeMe so that every person would have a place to privately explore their sexuality with like-minded people. We believe in love, sexuality, and the power of inclusion. People of all shapes and sizes, colors and ethnicities, genders and sexualities are valuable and deserve to feel included. Everyone should have a safe place they can go to connect, discover and express themselves without fear of being judged, censored or discriminated against.

Chin Yuqin (Casey) is a Singaporean Chinese artist and writer, curious about language, play, and imagining the otherworldly. Casey works with mixed media, including illustration, writing, sculpture, and film. You can see more at: chinyuqin.carrd.co Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zooming with Chloé Zhao - what could better typify the pandemic era? Alison Willmore (@alisonwillmore) takes us inside how she did her recent cover story for New York magazine about Zhao. We also hear about what it’s like to be a critic - from panning the remake of Mulan to championing foreign movies that get much less attention in the United States Countries featured: USA, UK Publications featured: IFC, IndieWire, BuzzFeed News, New York magazine, Vulture Alison discusses growing up in the Bay Area with a Singaporean-Chinese mom and British dad (8:22), using Craigslist to get her first apartment and first job at IFC in New York (16:02), getting hired by IndieWire to launch a TV vertical (21:48), Apple Watches and cold hard cash at BuzzFeed News (24:50), the art of the bad movie review (32:48), Bacurau and foreign films (38:15), how being a critic changed how she views movies for pleasure (44:43), a dream assignment involving Martin Scorcese that came at the wrong time (49:10), reporting her profile of Chloé Zhao (51:39) and finally the lightning round (1:01:33).   Here are links to some of the things we talked about: Alison’s review of Nobody - https://bit.ly/3o1g6u3 Her essay on Asian American character actors - https://bit.ly/3f1Tc1r Her interview with Lena Dunham and Judd Apatow - https://bit.ly/3uz5bdc Her review of Mulan - https://bit.ly/3vY7dnP Her top 10 movies of 2020 - https://bit.ly/2PZXsG8 Martin Scorsese’s The Film Foundation - https://bit.ly/2SxUmtT Alison’s cover story on Chloé Zhao - https://bit.ly/3exJu85 Nick Pinkerton’s Substack - https://bit.ly/33tkNDe Ryan Broderick’s Garbage Day newsletter - https://bit.ly/3hcqQ7b NYT story on anti-Asian hate crimes - https://nyti.ms/3f8bfDd The Black Tapes podcast - https://bit.ly/3y7YLnQ The collection that includes Justin M. Damiano - https://amzn.to/3nZhkG1   Follow us on Twitter @foreignpod or on Facebook at facebook.com/foreignpod Music: LoveChances (makaihbeats.net) by Makaih Beats From: freemusicarchive.org CC BY NC

Nahum is a Singaporean of Chinese descent who's learned Korean to a professional level rather than Mandarin and his family's Chinese dialect. How should we feel about learning a language that's not the one we've inherited from our parents and grandparents? And how much do we really lose without this 'mother tongue'? Sneak peek of this episode: Navigating the motivations for learning one language over another Responsibility (?) and value of knowing Mandarin as an ethnic Chinese in the workplace Significance of Mandarin as it differs across geographies Requirements to identify as a Chinese person Also featuring inputs from: Brian, a Chinese-American in Singapore learning Mandarin to do business in Asia Clare, a Singaporean Chinese who uses Mandarin extensively in the workplace

Ethel Hoon: “To the women that I grew up with that cooked, being frugal is key. You bought something and you didn't waste anything. It is very jarring to see when you go work in a place that only uses prime things…” Hoon joins Singapore Noodles founder Pamelia Chia to share about her journey of re-discovering Singaporean Chinese cooking, plus: *Why we should embrace the idea of fusion* *The beauty of wok-cooking* *Why she thinks European cooking is placed on a pedestal in Singapore* *How to embrace a spirit of frugality and reduce food waste in the kitchen* *Foraging, sustainability, farm-to-table in the context of Singapore* *Challenges in eating less meat in Singapore*

Episode 32: We review two books: Contemporary Indonesian Fashion: Through the Looking Glass by Alessandra Lopez Y Royo, and Fashion and Postcolonial Critique, edited by Elke Gaugele and Monica Titton. We talk about their strengths and weaknesses well as what more can be written from an “insider” perspective. To that end, we highlight three Instagram accounts that do this well: @fashioningtheself, @dumplingcommons and @miromoda_. We also talk about a graduating student, Tess Eu @thelesangproject, who will have an essay on Singaporean Chinese mourning dress and rituals published in @biasjournal's 'Death' issue.

In this week's episode, our friend Kew Lin joins us on our podcast where we deep dive into the audio and transcript of entertainment lawyer Samuel Seow where he allegedly hits his niece before going on a tirade against his fellow co-workers. For our non-Singaporean listeners, rest assured that we have translated the mandarin bits into bite-size understandable English for you. Reference link: https://mothership.sg/2018/05/samuel-seow-assault-niece-employee-call-police/?fbclid=IwAR15xZ2jVYRMsjp_04A5e6U9vUJpHgd7GA_ey9v7GsrFqJf2jPWehCPAs8Q Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Uni0Jy iTunes: https://apple.co/2UTH731

When Apple invited me to do a live podcast in their Dubai Mall store for International Women’s Day, I immediately thought of bringing Sharene and Morrad on the show. I love that this couple defies numerous stereotypes, and that their values seemed aligned with those of Apple: innovation and execution. This husband and wife team have together started and sold multiple businesses from the US to Dubai to Malaysia… All while raising 6 children.  Sharene Lee is a Singaporean Chinese who I KNOW is always smiling under her niqab. She had founded and sold 2 businesses in Los Angeles and Paris before her 25th birthday. Morrad Irsane is French Algerian. Having been raised in a family of 13 children, buying and selling second-hand has always been a way of life; so much so that Morrad’s illiterate mother built a thriving business on this trade, and eventually was able to afford a 13-bedroom house in Algeria. Inspired by his mother’s entrepreneurship journey, Morrad modeled their latest business venture on his mother’s – but made it digital. In 2014, Sharene and Morrad cofounded Melltoo, a secondhand e-commerce platform that connects buyers and sellers and focuses on a triple bottom line: people, planet and profit. We discussed a variety of things: from Morrad’s hand-me-downs to his mother’s entrepreneurial success. I asked about the couple’s coffee shop in a dodgy part of Los Angeles, how they furnished it for free and used the Los Angeles Police Dept as a marketing tool! We talked about exiting businesses at the right price. I asked about their large family and I loved Sharene’s tip that the best tool for a better life is “lower expectations”! Finally, the pair disagreed on entrepreneurship, whether it is a learned skill or something you are born with. What do you think? If you would like to learn more, please head to the Melltoo website. This episode was recorded live in the Dubai Mall Apple Store as a Today @ Apple event, so you may hear babies, mobile phones or sound chops from time to time! A huge thank you to Lubna, Rob and the Apple team for hosting us. Finally, please remember wherever you are to subscribe to the podcast, and do rate and review it when you can. Thank you!

About 2 years ago the rent went up on a much loved cookie shop near the Civic in Auckland. Moustache Milk and Cookie Bar was facing a 40% hike. Owner/founder/manager Deanna Yang, a constant presence in the store and online through her energetic, revealing blog that charted the ups and down of business wasn’t going to take this.As an entrepreneur in her early twenties, from a single parent family, young, a woman and a kiwi of Singaporean Chinese descent she had faced a lot of uphill battles so far and she wasn’t going to let this one get her down. She’d baked, invented, shared and given a lot back in her short run in business and used this community as a springboard to a successful $91,000 crowdfund. Even Lorde was keen to #savemoustache. Deanna used this to evolve the business, ditch the OTT rent, fit out a bus and tour the country taking the cookies to the people and now open three stores. All in less than 6 years in business. These goals have all been set and nailed, against the odds and against an environment that NZers like to think is pretty easy for people that aren’t pakeha, but in Deanna’s experience, it isn’t plain sailing, but there are a lot of good people out there too. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Meditation has been around for thousands of years, but it’s recently become popular with a broad audience. Modern people need it to create peace from a frenzied world with unrelenting distractions and demands. Typically, mediation is thought of as the practice of sitting still in the crossed leg position, for an extended period of time to quiet the mind. Bruce Lee practiced meditation through movement, such as running, practicing punching, on his exercise bike, or just walking around his backyard in quiet contemplation. He used natural movement as a way to meditate and connect to himself. “It is not a technique of introversion by which one seeks to exclude matter and the external world, to eliminate distracting thoughts, to sit in silence emptying the mind of images, and to concentrate on the purity of one’s own spiritual essence. Meditation is not a mysticism of “introversion” and “withdrawal.” It is not “acquired contemplation.” To think that this insight is a subjective experience “attainable” by some kind of process of mental purification is to doom oneself to error and absurdity.” “We do not arrive, we are. Don’t strive to become, but be.” “Do not separate meditation as a means from enlightenment as an end.” When we’re in our normal, everyday headspace, we are often in “list” mode, thinking about all the things we have to do or fix. In the moment of meditation you don’t need to be goal or purpose oriented. “Any effort the mind makes will further limit the mind.” When we are meditating we are the unattached observer, existing without concentrating on any particular thing. In meditation, just letting something ”be” is the practice of being non-judgmental for a short time. “A simple mind is one that functions, that thinks and feels without motive. Where there is a motive, there must be a way, a method, a system of discipline. The motive is brought about by the desire for an end, for a goal, to achieve that goal there must be a way, etc. Meditation is a freeing of the mind from all motives.” Take Action: Try meditating for a week, five minutes a day or longer if you want. Try different types of mediation to figure out what works for you—sitting, walking, bathing, dancing—whatever connects you to this effortless space where your mind is free of motives. Notice how it feels in your body to connect to this calmness. Podcast Challenge: Starting this Monday June 12th, 2017, join Shannon and Sharon in a 2-week Action Challenge to practice Bruce Lee’s philosophies. One winner will be picked to be a guest on the Bruce Lee Podcast and receive a Bruce Lee gift bag! Find the rules and challenges at Brucelee.com/podcastchallenge #AAHA Our shout-out goes to English actress Jessica Henwick. She’s the daughter of a Singaporean Chinese mother and a Zambian-English father. In 2009, she was the first actress of East Asian descent to play a role in a British TV series when she was cast in the lead role of Bo for the BBC show Spirit Warriors. She went on to be in Game of Thrones, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and Iron Fist. Her acting chops continue to be praised and she’s become a fan favorite. Jessica, you’re doing great work and we think you’re awesome! #BruceLeeMoment This week our moment is from listener Thom: “I wind up with a philosophy degree plan after some soul-searching, but before I could complete my final year, I suffered a stroke. I don't remember what or how it came about that I landed on "Just Remember to Breathe, " but when I say that to myself I recognize my thoughts are just that, thoughts. All the possible outcomes of my day boil down to one, my emotions are reined back, my mind clears a bit and I recognize the past can't be undone, the future is unwritten, so what's left? Now. It's all we got. Time to act.” Share your #AAHAs, #BruceLeeMoments, and #TakeAction progress with us at hello@brucelee.com Find the full version of our show notes at BruceLee.com/podcast

Sharon Swift, Author, Entrepreneur and Seasoned Expat, has been on the move since birth. Sharon has lived across five continents, and has experienced life and cultures of 14 countries over her lifetime so far. Sharon’s move to Sydney in 2005 was her 18th international relocation. Sharon spent her 14 years corporate career working for multi-national organizations including Siemens USA, Abbott Laboratories Germany, Nielsen UK, and WPP’s Kantar Australia. Passionate about helping busy professionals, Sharon established her concierge business in 2011. Sharon is the founder of The Expat Concierge which helps expats with all aspects of their move from the UK to Australia. She works on an intimate basis with executives relocating to Australia, and helps many more via an online relocation tool, SETTLEto. As a veteran expat, Sharon has become a leading commentator on how expats and ‘wannabe’ expats. Sharon is an Official Huffington Post Blogger and contributor to The CEO Magazine, Human Resources Director Magazine and HR Monthly, Sharon has also been featured in Business Insider and now lives in Sydney with her husband Ian and chocolate Labrador, Dillon. We have a chat about her early days growing up the daughter of a British father and a Singaporean Chinese mother, finding her way in her corporate career across the globe after gaining a business degree at university. Her transitions have provided her with a strong grounding to venture into entrepreneurship with incredible success and we learn all about her international Expat Concierge business. We also discuss what it’s like to be a ‘third culture’ kid – calling everywhere and nowhere ‘home.’ Listen to Sharon’s fascinating journey and find her at www.theexpatconcierge.com

Dave Rogers talks to Singapore leading Sexologist Dr Martha Lee. Founder of Eros Coaching, Dr. Martha (Tara) Lee is a Clinical Sexologist who conducts sexuality and intimacy coaching, and runs sexuality education events in Asia. She is compassionate, practical, honest, interactive and solution-focused. Dr. Lee incorporates a blend of conventional and alternative approaches and draws upon a variety of styles and techniques to support each client as they work to resolve both current problems and long-standing patterns. Based in Singapore, Dr. Lee utilizes her years of experience in professional communications and volunteer counseling to optimize her coaching work. A well-traveled Singaporean Chinese, Martha welcomes individuals as well as couples of all sexual orientations. www.eroscoaching.com

Dave Rogers talks to Singapore leading Sexologist Dr Martha Lee. Founder of Eros Coaching, Dr. Martha (Tara) Lee is a Clinical Sexologist who conducts sexuality and intimacy coaching, and runs sexuality education events in Asia. She is compassionate, practical, honest, interactive and solution-focused. Dr. Lee incorporates a blend of conventional and alternative approaches and draws upon a variety of styles and techniques to support each client as they work to resolve both current problems and long-standing patterns. Based in Singapore, Dr. Lee utilizes her years of experience in professional communications and volunteer counseling to optimize her coaching work. A well-traveled Singaporean Chinese, Martha welcomes individuals as well as couples of all sexual orientations. www.eroscoaching.com