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<p>Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a head start in your personal finance, career and life with The Straits Times.</p> <p>Podcasters: Sue-Ann Tan</p> <p>Produced & edited by: Amirul Karim</p> <p>Executive producers: Ernest Luis, Lynda Hong & Joanna Seow</p> <p>A podcast by The Straits Times, SPH Media.</p>
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Recent Episodes
May 18, 2026
S2E42: Hacking your brain to change who you are: “Act As If” theory
<p>Feel like you are not enough? Learn how to become your ideal self by acting as if you already are.</p> <p>Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a head start in your personal finance, career and life with The Straits Times.</p> <p>In this episode, Singapore theatre actor and musician Andrew Marko shares with host See Kai Wen about how the “Act As If” theory relates to his self-growth.</p> <p>“Act As If” is a three-part technique that requires people to act as if they are already the ideal version of themselves, even when they are not there yet. The process includes visualisation and taking small, actionable steps towards a goal.</p> <p>Besides opening up about his weight loss journey, Andrew also gets real about his experience as an actor and how he learned to “be in the moment” by playing a character on the autism spectrum. </p> <p>Highlights (click/tap above):</p> <p>0:00 Introduction to the “Act As If” theory</p> <p>2:00 Psychology behind being an actor</p> <p>6:10 Feelings of inadequacy and facing your inner critic</p> <p>12:35 How to apply the “Act As If” theory to your life</p> <p>16:11 Defining the most successful version of yourself</p> <p>19:15 Andrew’s weight loss journey</p> <p>25:35 Why being present is important</p> <p>30:30 Embracing uncomfortable growth</p> <p>Follow See Kai Wen on LinkedIn: <a href="https://str.sg/qfwqQ">https://str.sg/qfwqQ</a></p> <p>Host: See Kai Wen (<a href="mailto:seekw@sph.com.sg">seekw@sph.com.sg</a>)</p> <p>Produced & edited by: Amirul Karim</p> <p>Executive producers: Elizabeth Law and Joanna Seow</p> <p>Follow Headstart On Record Podcast channel here:</p> <p>Channel:<a href="https://str.sg/wB2m"> https://str.sg/wB2m</a></p> <p>Apple Podcasts:<a href="https://str.sg/wuN3"> https://str.sg/wuN3</a></p> <p>Spotify:<a href="https://str.sg/wBr9"> https://str.sg/wBr9</a></p> <p>Feedback to: <a href="mailto:podcast@sph.com.sg">podcast@sph.com.sg</a></p> <p>Get business/career tips in ST's Headstart newsletter:<a href="http://str.sg/headstart-nl"> https://str.sg/headstart-nl</a></p> <p>---</p> <p>Follow more ST podcast channels:</p> <p>All-in-one ST Podcasts channel:<a href="https://str.sg/wvz7"> https://str.sg/wvz7</a></p> <p>Get more updates:<a href="http://str.sg/stpodcasts"> http://str.sg/stpodcasts</a></p> <p>The Usual Place Podcast YouTube:<a href="https://str.sg/4Vwsa"> </a><a href="https://str.sg/theusualplacepodcast">https://str.sg/theusualplacepodcast</a></p> <p>---</p> <p>Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section:</p> <p>The App Store: <a href="https://str.sg/icyB">https://str.sg/icyB</a></p> <p>Google Play: <a href="https://str.sg/icyX">https://str.sg/icyX</a></p> <p>---</p> <p>Do note: All analyses, opinions, recommendations and other information in this podcast are for your general information only. You should not rely on them in making any decision. Please consult a fully qualified financial adviser or professional expert for independent advice and verification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, SPH Media shall not be liable for any loss arising from the use of or reliance on any analyses, opinions, recommendations and other information in this podcast. SPH Media accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever that may result or arise from the products, services or information of any third parties.</p> <p>---</p> <p>#headstart</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
May 3, 2026
S2E41: Singapore's Les Miserables star Nathania Ong on what it cost to chase her dreams
<p>Surviving on vibes and hard work? What it's like working as a freelance artist overseas.</p> <p>Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a head start in your personal finance, career and life with The Straits Times.</p> <p>How does a Singaporean make her way onto London’s glittering West End?</p> <p>Nathania Ong made her mark by playing well-loved characters like Eponine in Les Miserables and Eliza Hamilton in Hamilton, putting Singapore on the world theatre map. </p> <p>But how did it happen and what does the life of a freelance artist overseas look like?</p> <p>In this episode, ST business correspondent Sue-Ann Tan looks at the realities and joys of working in the arts. </p> <p>Her guest is musical theatre actress Nathania Ong. </p> <p>Highlights (click/tap above):</p> <p>3:12 Being initially rejected from every drama school </p> <p>6:39 Nathania’s West End debut </p> <p>10:54 Deciding to be an actress </p> <p>18:00 Realities of working in London </p> <p>22:13 Advice to anyone aspiring to be an actor </p> <p>26:23 What’s next for Nathania </p> <p>Read Sue-Ann Tan's articles:<a href="https://str.sg/mvSa"> https://str.sg/mvSa</a></p> <p>Follow Sue-Ann Tan on LinkedIn:<a href="https://str.sg/A86X"> https://str.sg/A86X</a></p> <p>Host: Sue-Ann Tan (<a href="mailto:suetan@sph.com.sg">suetan@sph.com.sg</a>)</p> <p>Produced & edited by: Amirul Karim</p> <p>Executive producers: Joanna Seow and Elizabeth Law</p> <p>Follow Headstart On Record Podcast channel here:</p> <p>Channel:<a href="https://str.sg/wB2m"> https://str.sg/wB2m</a></p> <p>Apple Podcasts:<a href="https://str.sg/wuN3"> https://str.sg/wuN3</a></p> <p>Spotify:<a href="https://str.sg/wBr9"> https://str.sg/wBr9</a></p> <p>Feedback to: <a href="mailto:podcast@sph.com.sg">podcast@sph.com.sg</a></p> <p>Get business/career tips in ST's Headstart newsletter:<a href="http://str.sg/headstart-nl"> https://str.sg/headstart-nl</a></p> <p>---</p> <p>Follow more ST podcast channels:</p> <p>All-in-one ST Podcasts channel:<a href="https://str.sg/wvz7"> https://str.sg/wvz7</a></p> <p>Get more updates:<a href="http://str.sg/stpodcasts"> http://str.sg/stpodcasts</a></p> <p>The Usual Place Podcast YouTube:<a href="https://str.sg/4Vwsa"> </a><a href="https://str.sg/theusualplacepodcast">https://str.sg/theusualplacepodcast</a></p> <p>---</p> <p>Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section:</p> <p>The App Store: <a href="https://str.sg/icyB">https://str.sg/icyB</a></p> <p>Google Play: <a href="https://str.sg/icyX">https://str.sg/icyX</a></p> <p>---</p> <p>Do note: All analyses, opinions, recommendations and other information in this podcast are for your general information only. You should not rely on them in making any decision. Please consult a fully qualified financial adviser or professional expert for independent advice and verification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, SPH Media shall not be liable for any loss arising from the use of or reliance on any analyses, opinions, recommendations and other information in this podcast. SPH Media accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever that may result or arise from the products, services or information of any third parties.</p> <p>---</p> <p>#headstart</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
April 19, 2026
S2E40: Sing Song Social Club founder Aarika Lee on the magic of community
<p>Get a peek into the workings of the viral community choir and unpack the importance of finding your tribe.</p> <p>Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a head start in your personal finance, career and life with The Straits Times.</p> <p>In this episode, Singaporean musician Aarika Lee tells host See Kai Wen her inspiration and journey in starting the viral community choir Sing Song Social Club.</p> <p>Through the choir’s inclusivity, people from all walks of life and ages - ranging from four to 90 years of age - come to sing together. No auditions are needed to join the sessions, which have grown from 30 to 400 participants in less than two years. </p> <p>Aarika also talks about why having a community is so important and discusses parallels between the science of trees and the psychological need of humans to feel a sense of belonging.</p> <p>Highlights (click/tap above):</p> <p>0:00 What is the Sing Song Social Club (SSSC)?</p> <p>5:30 Role of communities and how Aarika keeps SSSC safe</p> <p>8:40 How the science of trees explains our need for community</p> <p>15:40 Independence vs interdependence</p> <p>20:50 Disagreements in SSSC?</p> <p>23:50 How Aarika started SSSC, and the roles of the other founding members</p> <p>29:50 Advice for those who want to find or start their own community</p> <p>36:03 Aarika plays “This or That”</p> <p>Follow See Kai Wen on LinkedIn: <a href="https://str.sg/qfwqQ">https://str.sg/qfwqQ</a></p> <p>Host: See Kai Wen (<a href="mailto:seekw@sph.com.sg">seekw@sph.com.sg</a>)</p> <p>Produced & edited by: Amirul Karim & Natasha Liew</p> <p>Executive producers: Danson Cheong and Joanna Seow</p> <p>Editorial producer: Elizabeth Law</p> <p>Follow Headstart On Record Podcast channel here:</p> <p>Channel:<a href="https://str.sg/wB2m"> https://str.sg/wB2m</a></p> <p>Apple Podcasts:<a href="https://str.sg/wuN3"> https://str.sg/wuN3</a></p> <p>Spotify:<a href="https://str.sg/wBr9"> https://str.sg/wBr9</a></p> <p>Feedback to: <a href="mailto:podcast@sph.com.sg">podcast@sph.com.sg</a></p> <p>Get business/career tips in ST's Headstart newsletter:<a href="http://str.sg/headstart-nl"> https://str.sg/headstart-nl</a></p> <p>SPH Awedio app:<a href="https://www.awedio.sg"> https://www.awedio.sg</a></p> <p>---</p> <p>Follow more ST podcast channels:</p> <p>All-in-one ST Podcasts channel:<a href="https://str.sg/wvz7"> https://str.sg/wvz7</a></p> <p>Get more updates:<a href="http://str.sg/stpodcasts"> http://str.sg/stpodcasts</a></p> <p>The Usual Place Podcast YouTube:<a href="https://str.sg/4Vwsa"> </a><a href="https://str.sg/theusualplacepodcast">https://str.sg/theusualplacepodcast</a></p> <p>---</p> <p>Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section:</p> <p>The App Store: <a href="https://str.sg/icyB">https://str.sg/icyB</a></p> <p>Google Play: <a href="https://str.sg/icyX">https://str.sg/icyX</a></p> <p>---</p> <p>Do note: All analyses, opinions, recommendations and other information in this podcast are for your general information only. You should not rely on them in making any decision. Please consult a fully qualified financial adviser or professional expert for independent advice and verification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, SPH Media shall not be liable for any loss arising from the use of or reliance on any analyses, opinions, recommendations and other information in this podcast. SPH Media accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever that may result or arise from the products, services or information of any third parties.</p> <p>---</p> <p>#headstart</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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