Best Michael Chua Podcasts (2025)

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159 - From Civil Engineer to Award-Winning Actor: The Extraordinary Journey of Michael Chua 53:55

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In this special episode of The Adrian Tan Show, I sit down with Michael Chua⁩ - a seasoned technologist and award-winning actor. Michael shares his unique journey from studying civil engineering in Australia, working as a programmer in London, to becoming a consultant in cybersecurity across 19 countries. Along the way, he discovered a passion for …

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How Qatar Bought America 1:16:22

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In the past few weeks, Qatar has been all over the news with flashy headlines of a $400 million luxury jet that the country gifted to President Donald Trump. It symbolized their opulence and eagerness to please the U.S. But 40 years ago, Qatar was a country with a gross domestic product (GDP) of a few billion dollars. Since the 19th century, it has…

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160 - REVEALED: The Shocking Truth About Imposter Syndrome And Creativity with Jorge Thauby! 58:33

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In this episode of The Adrian Tan Show, we dive deep into the world of creativity and imposter syndrome with acclaimed creative director turned conversation director, Jorge Thauby. Jorge has worked with global brands and won prestigious awards like the Lion Award, yet he still struggles with feeling 'not good enough.' Watch as Jorge shares his jour…

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The Biden Cover-Up and the Failure of the Press Corps 1:51:38

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In 2023 and 2024, there were many things that were unsayable. Perhaps the most unsayable—at least in legacy media circles—was that the President of the United States was not capable of being president, because he was no longer mentally fit. Those people who did break the taboo—who dared to notice Biden’s countless gaffes, his stiff gait, those who …

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How to Examine Your Marriage and Your Life 1:09:36

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A lot of people fall in love outside of their marriages. Some have affairs. Some leave their wives or husbands. But not a lot of people are Agnes Callard. Agnes did something really unique. She fell in love while she was (seemingly happily) married with two children. She told her husband. They got divorced—sharing a single lawyer—and it took under …

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Welcome to the Global Intifada 14:52

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Yaron Lischinsky, 30, and Sarah Milgrim, 26, were staffers at the Israeli Embassy. They had just planned a trip for Sarah to meet Yaron’s parents. He had recently bought an engagement ring. Then on Wednesday night, they were murdered outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. The suspect, 31-year-old Elias Rodriguez, told police: “I did …

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Debate: Will the Truth Survive Artificial Intelligence? 1:16:02

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The late biologist E.O. Wilson said that “the real problem of humanity is the following: We have Paleolithic emotions, medieval institutions, and god-like technology. And it is terrifically dangerous.” Wilson said that back in 2011, long before any of us were talking about large language models or GPTs. A little more than a decade later, artificial…

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Andrew Cuomo on His Past and New York’s Future 1:26:36

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When you think about great political comebacks, maybe you think of Donald Trump, or Richard Nixon, or “comeback kid” Bill Clinton. You might soon add Andrew Cuomo to that list. In 2020, Cuomo was at the top of the world. He had been governor of New York for a decade. He had an illustrious career in New York politics—which is sort of the Cuomo famil…

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158 - Gareth Lloyd's Journey From Global DJing to Dominating Peru’s Garlic and Brazil Nut Markets 29:50

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Join us as we dive into the fascinating journey of Gareth Llyod, a former global DJ turned entrepreneurial powerhouse. Discover how he transitioned from spinning records in 17 countries to revolutionising the garlic and Brazil nut industries in Peru. Gareth shares insights into overcoming major setbacks, like losing a container down a 500-meter rav…

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How China Captured Apple 1:37:20

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The majority of people listening to this episode are hearing it on an iPhone. As most of us can attest, the iPhone is so central to our lives that if we lose it, we feel totally unmoored from our ability to function in the world. It’s hard to explain how ubiquitous the iPhone is—and how much of a behemoth Apple is. Apple sells over 60 million iPhon…

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Meet Casey Means, Trump’s Pick for Surgeon General 1:31:47

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There’s an endearing saying that the U.S. surgeon general’s primary role is to be the nation’s family doctor. They represent America’s medical community, educate the public on current health risks, and wield tremendous influence over medical and scientific information. On Thursday, President Trump nominated Dr. Casey Means to take on this important…

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157 - Escaping the Corporate Prison: Jaslyin Qiyu's Journey From Burnout to Successful Entrepreneur! 35:53

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In this episode, we welcome Jaslyin Qiyu, a spiritually driven entrepreneur empowering others, especially women, by exploring fractional work opportunities. Jaslyin shares her journey from climbing the corporate ladder, working at major companies like Citibank and JLL, to navigating the challenges of a remote work environment during the pandemic. S…

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The Man Who Helped Michael Jordan Win 49:21

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I want to tell you the story of a kid, born in 1937 into segregated Washington, D.C. He’s 9 when his father dies and 13 when his mother has a mental breakdown, disappears, and is institutionalized. He’s effectively orphaned. This is how George Raveling’s story begins. Despite being dealt one of the worst cards imaginable, George, now 87, went on to…

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Dana Perino on Trump’s White House, Fox News, and … Love 1:11:27

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Sometimes we have a guest who needs no introduction. You know Dana Perino. She took on the job of White House press secretary when President George W. Bush was at his most unpopular—back in 2007 and 2008, as the Iraq War dragged on. She did not receive a warm welcome from those covering the White House—outlets like The New Republic called her cluel…

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156 - Overcoming Adversity: Julie Lee's Journey Through Retrenchments and Career Pivoting 1:09:28

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In this episode, we delve into the incredible journey of Julie Lee, a former corporate HR director who faced three retrenchments over her 30-year career. Julie shares her challenging yet inspiring story of how she transitioned from a software engineering career to HR, only to be retrenched multiple times. Despite these setbacks, she launched her ow…

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Douglas Murray on Joe Rogan, Hamas, and Moral Collapse in the West 1:23:21

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President Donald Trump has been in office for 100 days. Israel has been at war with Hamas in Gaza for 570, and Russia and Ukraine have been at war for over 1,000. Douglas Murray has had a front-row seat to all three of these unfolding stories, bringing us reportage and analysis that have illuminated the most urgent issues of our time. His reporting…

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100 Days of Donald Trump 1:20:59

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Today marks President Donald Trump’s 100th day in office. What to make of this dizzying first hundred days? As Bret Stephens put it: “I’m hard-pressed to think of a more disastrous first 100 days of any presidency in American history. . . all of the wounds are self-inflicted.” Even some of Trump's most ardent supporters are struggling to understand…

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155 - From Burnout to Business Owner: Ratna Juita's Incredible Journey 🔥 45:10

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In this episode, we dive deep into Ratna Juita's transformative journey from battling burnout to becoming the founder of a successful business. Ratna shares her struggles with childhood trauma, fear of public speaking, and the mental toll of her corporate job. Learn how mindfulness and personal branding were pivotal in her recovery and entrepreneur…

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Marco Rubio on Iran, Deportations and the State Dept. Shake-Up 37:29

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Yesterday, The Free Press had a major scoop: The State Department is launching the biggest shake-up in decades in an effort spearheaded by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Today, Rubio joins us on Honestly to discuss his goals for restructuring the Department and also how the U.S. is responding to manifold crises at home and abroad, from controversi…

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Can America Survive Without Christianity? 1:08:51

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In the past few weeks, Bari has done two episodes on religion—one asking, “Do we need a religious revival?,” and then a follow-up conversation with Ross Douthat asking how people who grew up in the secular West can actually find faith. Today, we have the last installment of this intellectual and religious inquiry, and we are asking a new question: …

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154 - From Military Major to Property Investor: Daniel Sim's Journey to Passive Income in the UK 53:37

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In this episode, we dive into the inspiring story of Daniel Sim , a former Army Major who transitioned into a successful property investor specializing in the UK market. Daniel shares his motivations and challenges in climbing the corporate ladder and discusses his decision to leave the military for a career that offers more flexibility and fulfill…

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Ross Douthat: Why It’s Logical to Believe in God 1:35:44

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You may have noticed on this show that Bari Weiss is always asking her guests, “Do you believe in God?,” “What is your favorite biblical character?,” or “Do we need a religious revival?” And you might be wondering why she keeps knocking on this door? It’s partly because we’re curious about people’s metaphysical beliefs. But it’s also because we thi…

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Mark Hyman: How to Live Your Healthiest Life 2:01:16

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In 2025 it seems like there are two types of people—those who are insanely diligent about health, the people who learn everything there is to know about ingredients, the people who run every beauty or cleaning product through the EWG Working Group (a database where you can check for the presence of alleged toxins in household ingredients)—And then …

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153 - Why Sugasini Kandiah Left a High-Paying Job to Start Her Own Business 51:33

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Sugasini Kandiah is the founder of Hidden Gems Talent, a platform that helps Singapore startups tap into top-tier remote talent from Malaysia and Indonesia. She is passionate about helping young professionals across the region build rewarding careers while enabling startups to scale with the right people. Before launching Hidden Gems Talent, Suga s…

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Niall Ferguson: The Trade War and the Battle for the 21st Century 1:10:21

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If your head has been spinning since Donald Trump walked into the White House Rose Garden and declared “Liberation Day” last Wednesday, we don't blame you. And not just because it was nauseating watching the stock market or your 401(k) crash down, but because it wasn't clear what exactly we were looking at. As our guest today, economic historian an…

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152 - Unlocking Success: From Accounting to Personal Branding with Benjamin Loh 52:56

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Benjamin Loh is an award-winning professional speaker, executive coach, and the founder of Flare Communications Coaching. Recognized as one of Asia’s youngest Certified Speaking Professionals (CSP)—a distinction held by the top 12% of professional speakers worldwide—Benjamin has empowered over 55,000 executives, leaders, and entrepreneurs across ni…

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Axios Founders: Who Broke the Media? 1:36:08

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Depending on who you talk to, Jim VandeHei and Mike Allen are either the swampiest of swamp creatures—the epitome of all that is wrong with political journalism—or, alternatively, two of the most interesting, successful entrepreneurs in the new media landscape. In 2006, VandeHei left The Washington Post to co-found Politico, where he was executive …

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Debating Pronouns with John McWhorter 1:09:35

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John McWhorter is one of the greatest living experts on the English language—and many others, too. He’s an associate professor of linguistics at Columbia, a columnist at The New York Times, and he’s an unsung Broadway aficionado. He once told us he could not do an interview because he was busy rehearsing a cabaret show for his bungalow colony. It a…

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151 - From National Athlete to Ontological Coach: Kai Ying's Unbelievable Life Journey 43:29

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Loh Kai Ying is an Ontological and Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) coach and co-host of The Curious Co. Podcast. Over the past 8 years, she held roles in organisational development (OD), L&D, investment facilitation and geopolitical research in various ministries and statutory boards in Singapore's public sector. As a coach, Kai Ying has a wide c…

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Jay Bhattacharya Was “Dangerous.” Now He Leads NIH. 1:40:48

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A few years ago Jay Bhattacharya was an obscure Stanford professor—a medical doctor who also had a PhD in economics. Then Covid hit, the lockdowns began, and “Doctor Jay”—as he is known—became a pariah in the medical community. That’s because, along with colleagues from Harvard and Oxford, Jay questioned whether the lockdowns were a good idea. They…

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Leonard Leo: The Man Who Rebuilt the Supreme Court 1:21:41

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For the last quarter century, an Italian macher from New Jersey has been one of the most powerful people in the United States. If you’re a certain type of nerdy, obsessive, legally inclined conservative, he’s basically Taylor Swift. But most people don’t know who he is because he doesn’t want them to know. He has never held or sought political offi…

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150 - Navigating Fractional Careers: Insights from Mark Mullinix on the Future of Work 48:23

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Mark Mullinix is a former American Express corporate executive. He has been following a less conventional career path since 2013. After founding a loyalty consulting company, which was acquired in 2018, he has been focused on working with startups as a growth advisor and fractional executive. In 2024, he founded the Fractional Directory Singapore, …

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Will Mahmoud Khalil Be Deported? 1:05:54

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The morning of March 8, Mahmoud Khalil was detained at his apartment in New York City. Khalil is a 30-year-old Algerian citizen. He was born in Syria and is of Palestinian descent. He came to this country on a student visa in 2022, married an American citizen in 2023, became a green card holder in 2024, and finished his graduate studies at Columbia…

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149 - Building Trust: Audrey Low's Journey from Corporate to Coaching 47:54

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Audrey Low is the Producer and Co-Host of The Curious Co. Podcast, an ICF—PCC Performance Coach, and the Founder of Designing Trust. With a decade of facilitation experience, she helps high-performance teams and managers elevate trust and strengthen relationships at home and at work. This episode is brought to you by Deel⁩ , the all-in-one platform…

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Debate: Do We Need a Religious Revival? 1:20:54

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The other week Bari traveled to Austin, Texas, to host a debate on a simple little topic: religion and whether we need more of it. There’s a line from Proverbs that has guided believers for at least the past 2,000 or so years. It goes like this: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” But for most of our lives, this message has been turn…

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148 - Navigating Board Directorships and Self-Employment: A Conversation with Wong Su-Yen 47:02

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Wong Su-Yen is a distinguished international leader who serves as a Non-Executive Director and Chairman in various global public, private, and not-for-profit organisations. She has held directorial roles in Australia, India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Singapore, and the United States, spanning industries such as telecommunications, media, professional ser…

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Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson Have a Plan for the Left 1:38:06

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Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson are the two most important liberal journalists working in the legacy press today—Ezra at The New York Times, and Derek at The Atlantic. Although they insist they’ll never go into politics themselves, they are offering Democrats a path back to power. To see their way out of the political wilderness, the Democrats need a…

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Alex Karp’s Fight for the West 1:22:30

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Alex Karp is many things: a cross-country skier, a long-range shooter, a tai chi expert who might be the only man who knows how to wield a sword but doesn’t know how to drive. He’s also a collector of extremely prestigious degrees. His PhD thesis was called “Aggression in the Life-World: The Extension of Parsons’ Concept of Aggression by Describing…

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147 - Navigating Motherhood and Entrepreneurship: Nancy's Journey 53:08

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Nancy Lai is a Singaporean mumpreneur, educator, and designer who has successfully launched two businesses inspired by her experiences as a mother. Her entrepreneurial journey began when she faced challenges finding suitable furniture for her eldest daughter, Kayleen, who has allergies prone to severe nosebleed episodes. In response to this persona…

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Andrew Schulz Has Advice for Dems, Jews, and Comics 1:29:53

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Each one of us has a different conception story. For some parents, it’s a romantic night out, maybe over a candlelit dinner. For others, like Bari and Nellie, it involves a trip to a fertility clinic in a mall that doesn’t even validate parking. And of course, for some it’s a long, challenging, emotional process involving needles, hormones, and man…

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Meet Sarah Wynn-Williams, Facebook’s Highest-Ranking Whistleblower 1:10:32

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You may have never heard of Sarah Wynn-Williams, but that’s about to change. She’s written a memoir about her nearly seven years at Facebook, the company that has since rebranded as Meta. In doing so, she’s become the company’s highest-ranking whistleblower. Until around 72 hours ago, the book’s existence itself was a secret. Wynn-Williams, a oneti…

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146 - From Mindvalley to Fractional Leadership: Ezekiel Vicente's Accidental Journey 49:13

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Ezekiel Vicente is a seasoned executive and leadership expert known for his work as the former Chief Human Resources Officer at Mindvalley. He specialises in organisational transformation, culture building, and leadership development. A current Executive Coach, he also serves as a Fractional Chief of Culture & Strategy, helping high-growth companie…

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The Dissidents Who Defeated Russia 46:06

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Earlier this week on Honestly, Batya Ungar-Sargon, Brianna Wu, and Christopher Caldwell shared their views on President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance’s showdown with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky, and on the Russia-Ukraine war more generally. Simply put, Batya and Chris made the case that Russia is not an American adversary in…

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The Best Reality TV Is Actually in the Oval Office 1:03:05

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It’s been four days since the diplomatic earthquake went down in the Oval Office between President Trump, Vice President Vance, and Ukrainian president Zelensky. The world is still feeling the aftershocks. In Europe, leaders have been jolted into action. Ukraine’s European allies, including British prime minister Keir Starmer and French president E…

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145 - The Golden Nuggets Podcast's Amir Bashirudin on Overcoming Debt and Building Successful Businesses 52:49

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Amir Bashirudin is a multifaceted entrepreneur and podcast host, best known for founding The Golden Nuggets Podcast. This podcast, launched in July 2023, serves as a platform for entrepreneurs and industry leaders to share their stories and insights, focusing on business innovation and success strategies. Amir is also the founder of ManshaLabs Cryp…

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144 - Reinvent Yourself for the Future of Work with Adeline Tiah 49:32

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Adeline Tiah is an accomplished marketing professional with over 20 years of experience across various industries, including top banks, telecommunications companies, and startups. She currently serves as a Leadership & Team Coach, Adjunct Lecturer, Speaker, Startup Advisor, and Author of Reinvent 4.0. This episode is brought to you by Deel, the all…

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143 - Redefining Success: Cheryl Lau's Journey from Law School to Podcasting 1:00:17

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Cheryl Lau is a podcaster and strategic content partner based in Singapore. She is best known for hosting EDIT HISTORY, a podcast where successful entrepreneurs and creators revisit, review, and critique the content that contributed to their success. Her journey into entrepreneurship began after leaving law school in 2018 and later dropping out of …

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The Future of Money with Brian Armstrong 1:14:47

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Have you ever gone on the internet and stumbled onto this combo of words, or perhaps non-words?: “Dogecoin.” “Shiba Inu.” “Hawkcoin.” “Bored Ape NFT.” If that sounded like gibberish, don’t worry—we’ll explain. And also, time to start learning, because these terms come out of a new financial ecosystem—the world of crypto, a market that started 15 ye…

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142 - Navigating Personal Growth and Business Success with Coen Tan 1:01:07

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Coen Tan is a strategic business storyteller, keynote speaker, high-impact trainer, coach, and communications consultant based in Singapore. He is the founder of Ministry of Influence, a training and consulting firm. Fluent in English and Mandarin, Coen has spoken and trained audiences in various countries across Asia and beyond, including Singapor…

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German Elections, Antisemitic Nurses, and the Latest Hostage Release 1:04:08

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Over the past year, right-wing parties across the West have been sweeping elections. Donald Trump in the United States, Argentina’s Javier Milei, Italy’s Giorgia Meloni, El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele, and now Germany. On Sunday, 83 percent of Germans went to the polls—the highest turnout since the Cold War. The Christian Democrats, the country’s cente…