Gajen Nad, a Malaysian Chindian comedian, finds out how some people started their journeys, their struggles, turning points. Basically whatever that's below the tip of the iceberg. Yeap, the pain and joy, the real stuff!
You can support Gajen Nad here https://ko-fi.com/gajen
13: Kiren Kaur - Founder of Infinite Minds Academy. Training Special Needs Children To Be Digital Entrepreneurs
Kiren Kaur is the founder of Infinite Minds Academy, where special needs children are trained to be digital entrepreneurs. She shares why creativity is lacking in our education system, how she started this academy and how productive & creative special needs students are. www.infinitemindsacademy.com
6 Dec 2020
12: Amien - A Trainer's Journey, Why Burning Bridges Is Bad & Why LinkedIn
Yandaro Al Amien is the founder of POPCON where they specialise in social media marketing, branding, content, workshops & trainings. Before POPCON, he was all over the place, in countless industries. He shares how 1 of his biggest downfalls became an opportunity. He also advises everyone not to burn bridges. Lastly, he loves LINKEDIN! Find out why
5 Sept 2020
11: Keren Shares His Comedy Journey, Why Marvel Movies Nailed It & The Future Of Asian Actors
Keren Bala Devan is a stand-up comedian who started in 2012, shares how his started comedy. He hustled between comedy and production work. As a movie fan, he gives his views on how Marvel nailed it with their movies. Asian actors are on the rise in the Hollywood scene, Keren has his say.
6 Aug 2020
10: Juliana Heng Shares How She Managed Autism & Stand-up Comedy
Juliana Heng, Malaysian stand-up comedian, shares how she discovered autism & started stand-up comedy. Understanding & managing both maybe difficult but Juliana eventually started to find the right balance.
19 Jul 2020
9: Rizal Van Geyzel Shares Some Interesting Stories Of The Stand-up Comedy Scene In Malaysia
Rizal Van Geyzel is a standup comedian and the co-founder of Crackhouse Comedy Club KL. He shares how he started comedy back in 2009. Apart from that, he also shares some deep stories about the comedy scene in Malaysia.
29 Jun 2020
8: Joanne Kam shares how she started comedy in Singapore in the 90s & sexual harassment at work
Joanne Kam has been in the entertainment line since the early 90s. She shares how she started comedy in Boom Boom Room, Singapore with Kumar. She also shares how she got sexually harassed while performing comedy at a corporate event.
14 Jun 2020
7: Sulaiman Azmil, Lawyer & Comedian: His Comedy Journey, Drunk Driving Issue & Law As A School Subject
Sulaiman Azmil is a lawyer by day and comedian by night. He shares how he got into stand-up comedy and what were his worst shows. He gives his view as a lawyer on the drunk driving issue, US riots & should law be made as a compulsory school subject in Malaysia?
7 Jun 2020
6: Rob Ryan, New York Based Comedian Shares His Thoughts On TV Series, Comedy, Malaysia & Sensitivity
Our 1st international guest is Rob Ryan! A New York based stand-up comedian, writer & actor shares this thoughts on the how TV series and stand-up comedy have evolved. He even talks about how he nearly got stranded in Malaysia. Lastly, we discuss on sensitive topics, listen to find out!
30 May 2020
5: Phoon Chi Ho Shares How He Started Acting, Comedy & Why Racism Exists In Local Commercials
Phoon Chi Ho, a stand-up comedian, actor, writer, producer & a father of 2, shares how he started comedy back in 2006, why he stopped doing one liner jokes, how he started acting at a very young age and why racism exists in Malaysian commercials.
23 May 2020
4: Dr. Revady Shares Why Passion Is Key & How To Handle Negativity
Dr. Revady is a medical doctor, mother of 3, fashion stylist, social influencer & Gajen Nad's sister. She is probably Gajen's closest guest ever! She shares why she chose to be a general practitioner instead of a specialist, how Malaysia is handling Covid-19 on a global scale, how her lowest point in life became her strength and why perception is vital.
16 May 2020
3: Jiggee Jon, From Clowning Around To Managing International Events
Jiggee Jon started off as a clown, like literally back in 1997. Yeap, 1997, the Asian financial crisis was so bad, he was clowning around. He was broke at that time, earning as low as RM30. In 2002, he started emceeing and organizing events. He struggled, he hustled, he fought for his dreams. Today, his events company, Jiggee, produces events for Fortune 500 companies all across Asia.
16 May 2020
2: Shamaine Othman: Truth About Asian Films & Being A Female Comedian
Shaimane Othman, a Malaysian stand-up comedian, actor, writer, producer & director, shares the beautiful & ugly truth about Asian films. She also explains why Malaysians are no longer watching local series or movies. We talk deep about racism & sexism in the film & comedy industry.
11 May 2020
1: Brian Tan Lost His Dignity But Gained Passion In Comedy
Brian Tan, a Malaysian Chinese stand-up comedian, lost his dignity on stage and fell into darkness for a long time. After hundreds of days, he thought of going on stage for the last time to say a painful goodbye but instead, he actually said hello. Today stand-up comedy is his light.
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