The ImAssuming podcast with Ija Mohan explores our assumptions on people, lifestyles, careers & cultures. Guests share candidly and extensively on their thoughts, experiences and passions.
Ija Mohan talks to Ezra Zaid on life in a pandemic, pivoting and starting fresh and the value in mentorship. Ezra is the Host and Creator of The Ezra Zaid Project podcast.
This podcast was recorded back in November 2020, however due to the hosts (I/Me/My) inability to sort out the technical needs of a remote podcast the quality fell well below expectation. Sincere apologies for the shortcomings.
Ija Mohan talks to Aziph on grassroot innovation, the skill of story telling and the importance of kindness in our everyday life. Aziph Mustapha is the head of Culture Transformation at Celcom Axiata.
Aziph Mustapha sees himself as a kindness advocate and currently serves as the head of Head of Culture Transformation & Employee Engagement at Celcom Axiata.
3 Nov 2020
ImAssuming #16 - Karamjit Singh - Journalist
Ija Mohan talks to Karamjit Singh on the state of private / public education.
Karamjit is a lifelong Journalist and currently heads the countries leading Tech news portal Digital News Asia.
3 Nov 2020
ImAssuming #15 - Chak Onn Lau - Journalist
Ija Mohan talks to Chak on racism, fake news and how to deal with internet trolls.
Chak Onn Lau, is a journalist, entrepreneur and multi talented entertainer with over 20 years in the media industry. He currently serves as Editor In Chief at Cilisos.my
12 Oct 2020
ImAssuming #1 - Kelvin Raj - Finance Professional
Ija Mohan talks to Kelvin Raj on being a school bully, the Malaysian cultural appropriation controversy, raising kids and being a good Malaysian. Kelvin Raj is a professional accountant heading a regional mining companies operations in Malaysia.
6 Oct 2020
ImAssuming #14 - Dr Jason Leong - Comedian / Entertainer
Ija Mohan talks to Dr Jason Leong on the funny business of stand up comedy, what its gonna take for us to have our version of a Daily News / Satire Show, and the dilemma of our current education system. Catch Jason's #HashtagBlessed standup special on Netflix.
Ija Mohan talks to Amresh 'The Moose' Jessy on the death of print publication, how corporations stifle creativity and why we should be paying more attention to homegrown talent. Amresh was the editor for FHM, Rojak Daily and currently oversees content strategy at Mudah.my.
6 Oct 2020
ImAssuming #12 - Karamjit Singh - Journalist
Ija Mohan talks to Karamjit Singh on the state of local Journalism and the role we all play to a better Malaysia. Karamjit is a lifelong Journalist and currently heads the countries leading Tech news portal Digital News Asia.
28 Sept 2020
ImAssuming #11 - PhatFabes - DJ / VJ
Ija Mohan talks to Fabian James aka PhatFabes on the art of speaking, breaking racial/physical stereotypes, overcoming shyness and lessons from running an F&B business
28 Sept 2020
ImAssuming #10 - Yong Kit San - HR Practitioner
Ija Mohan talks to Yong Kit San about working culture, talent, the trouble with startups & the essence to a better life. Kit San is a HR practitioner passionate about human capital, leadership, personal and organisational growth. He leads the Malaysian & Singapore offices of Cubiks .
22 Sept 2020
ImAssuming #9 - Kavin Jay - Comedian / Entertainer
Ija Mohan talks to Kavin Jay about starting his working career as a marine engineer, getting into comedy, managing depression and the kind of conversations we need to have in 2020 about a better Malaysia. Kavin Jay is a popular stand up comedian & entertainer.
18 Sept 2020
ImAssuming #8 - Hakim Albasrawy - Strategist
Ija Mohan talks to Hakim Albasrawy on how we look at work, the golden rule, raising kids and finding faith.
18 Sept 2020
ImAssuming #7 - Daniel Yap - Serial Entrepreneur
Ija Mohan talks to Daniel Yap on the entrepreneurial spirit , business fundamentals & surviving cancer. Daniel Yap is a serial entrepreneur and currently serves as founder of Motus, a fitness platform.
18 Sept 2020
ImAssuming #6 - Mei Ying Teoh - Entrepreneur / Social Media Marketeer
Ija Mohan talks to Mei Ying Teoh on the early days of twitter, starting her own social media consultancy and her foray into meditation and hypnotherapy. Mei Ying owns and runs Myris Consultancy, a boutique social media marketing agency and in recent years has ventured into the Mental Wellness industry.
14 Sept 2020
ImAssuming #5 - Richard Augustin - Journalist
Ija Mohan talks to Richard Augustin on his diverse career path from being a chef to being The Fon. Richard Augustin is a freelance editor and has worked on multiple notable print publications from the likes of The Score, FourFourTwo, Newman, FHM & others.
9 Sept 2020
ImAssuming #4 - Ross Yusof - Radio Presenter
Ija Mohan talks to Ross Yusof on the state of local football. Ross Yusof is a popular Malaysian BFM radio presenter and sports commentator who is passionate about football.
3 Sept 2020
ImAssuming #3 - Kon Wai Luen - Automotive Journalist
Ija Mohan talks to Kon Wai Luen on his journey as an automotive enthusiast. Kon Wai Luen is an experienced motoring journalist currently an Editor at Aurizn Malaysia with past roles as Editor for iCar Asia Limited & Sub-Editor for Autoworld.
28 Aug 2020
ImAssuming #2 - James Chong - Ideation / Digital Strategist
Ija Mohan talks to James Chong on the ways we discuss/debate ideas and if we can all get along. James Chong is the Co-founder & Chief Strategy Officer of OLFAC3 (an International perfumery brand from Malaysia) and also Director of Strategy & Development at Zafigo (an online travel magazine, platform and community for women travellers to Asia).
22 Aug 2020
ImAssuming #0 - Intro
An introduction to The ImAssuming podcast with Ija Mohan and what you can expect in the coming episodes.
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