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Welcome to the finale episode of Arch Conversations Season 12, where we break new ground with our first-ever panel talk featuring Mark Ong (SBTG), Chooee (Streething), Tiffany (Lovage), and our esteemed host.
Together, they delve into the intricate balance between cash flow and pursuing one's passion in the creative industry. From established veterans to rising talents, each panelist shares their unique journey and insights on navigating the often precarious intersection of financial stability and artistic fulfillment.
As they candidly discuss the challenges and triumphs of sustaining a creative career, we're reminded that bills must be paid, but pursuing one's passion is equally indispensable.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our panel for their honesty and openness, and we invite you to join us in this engaging, boozy podcast finale, where we hope you'll find inspiration and valuable takeaways for your own creative journey.
Welcome to the second episode of Arch Conversation Season 12, where we explore the delicate equilibrium of balance with the insightful Yu Ran.
Through Yu Ran's perspective, we challenge the traditional notion of balance as a two-sided scale, recognizing the unique intricacies of individuality. His honesty and openness about the struggles of balancing schedules resonated deeply with us, prompting introspection and questioning of our own definitions of balance.
Yu Ran's flair for a well-lived life inspires us to embrace the journey of finding our own perfect balance, acknowledging that everyone's scale is different. We extend our gratitude to Yu Ran for bravely shedding light on his psyche, igniting a spark within us to delve deeper into our own paths toward equilibrium.
Join us as we embark on this journey of self-discovery and exploration of balance in its myriad forms.
Welcome to the 12th season of Arch Conversation.
In this episode, where we dive into the raw honesty of work-life balance with Elysia, co-founder of Homeground Coffee. Ely opens up about her journey through the tumultuous world of F&B startups, shedding light on the never-ending to-do lists and relentless demands. Despite the challenges, Ely's candid vulnerability shines through as she shares her experiences with a never-surrender mentality. Through her story, we discover the importance of discipline and the necessity of taking breaks for our own sanity. Join us as we celebrate Elysia's success and glean invaluable lessons on finding balance amidst the chaos of entrepreneurship.
Welcome to Arch Conversation Season 12 episode 3, where we dive into the delicate dance of alcohol balance with Ryan, co-founder of DrinkAid. As creators of an anti-hangover supplement, Ryan offers invaluable insights into the pursuit of balance when it comes to alcohol consumption. We explore the possibility of achieving equilibrium with alcohol and even experiencing better mornings after a night out. Ryan's detailed understanding of his product and the nuances of alcohol balance enriches our discussion, prompting us to reconsider our approaches to moderation and well-being. We extend our gratitude to Ryan for his candid expressions and look forward to uncovering the secrets to a healthier relationship with alcohol together. Join us as we navigate the ever-tipping scale of alcohol balance and strive for brighter mornings ahead.
Welcome to Season 11, Episode 3 of Arch Conversation! Join us for a riveting conversation with Bryan Goh as he and Steph delve into the profound topic of self-worth. In this episode, Bryan and Steph share personal stories of resilience, recounting their journeys through the challenges of bigotry as teenagers. Together, they explore the transformative power of embracing a strong sense of self-worth, emerging from adversity with newfound strength.
Join us as we sit down with Bella Koh, the inspiring founder of Slowhouse, alongside Steph, for a candid discussion on single parenthood. Together, they bravely navigate the raw emotions of loss, pain, and guilt, offering a heartfelt glimpse into their personal journeys. In this poignant episode, Bella and Steph share their path to healing and provide invaluable advice for those traversing similar paths. Tune in for a powerful conversation about resilience, growth, and the transformative power of finding solace amidst life's challenges.
Welcome to Season 11, Episode 1 of Arch Conversation!
We sit down with Chooee, the visionary behind Streething, a groundbreaking media company. Chooee takes us on a riveting journey as he delves into the sacrifices and challenges he faced while building his brand, shedding light on what he had to relinquish to preserve essential relationships. Tune in to hear how this transformative experience has shaped Chooee's perspective on life, offering valuable insights into the intricate tapestry of entrepreneurship and personal growth.
Join us as Ivan Cheng, co-founder of Jiggy, shares his incredible journey from the bustling streets of NYC, working in the corporate world, to returning to Singapore during COVID to pioneer the city's first hard seltzer brand. Tune in for a tale of entrepreneurship, innovation, and embracing change.
Guo Jie talks to Steph about his freelance journey in architectural photography. It’s been a decade since he chose this career path and has not stopped educating and refining his skills in this field. They discuss the discipline it takes as a freelance artist to maintain a well balanced schedule and the ins and outs of spatial design.
Steph speaks to Bowen and Allan, owners of a boutique gym Sphere, a purpose driven space with a gym floor and private recovery suites that include a sauna and cold plunge pool.
Along with Favian, one of their instructors, they share how discipline is at the heart of every successful fitness journey. They will discuss the daily habits and mindset that have allowed them to build a community and help their clients achieve their goals.
Magali creates stunning pieces of ceramics underpinned by a deep passion for nature, freedom and textiles. Magali handcrafts original ceramic works in her sun-filled Bali studio, drawing inspiration from the slow-paced island tempo and vibrant natural landscape all around her. In this episode, Steph and Magali discuss the discipline required to maintain her home studio while juggling the care of two young boys and why her family decided to make the big move from NYC to Bali, three years ago.
Steph speaks with Joy, a violinist who is classically trained in music and dance from the age of four. She has performed in classical and pop concerts across a variety of local and international platforms over the past two decades. She will discuss the discipline required for her to master her craft.
Kari Tamura, co-founder of Sama Sama, a not for profit organisation aiming to improve life in Singapore for migrant workers. Find them on Facebook
What is a woman's worth? Steph amd Narelle talk about growing up in diverse environments; wrought with challenges. They share ideals and pointers on how to navigate the world as the "un-girly" woman in her 20s and 30s respectively.
Monique is part of the Cream Pie ID team in 2022, playing a big role in all projects within the year. She helped cultivate some pivotal SOPs and will always be considered an important person in the building of Cream Pie Interior Design.
Tiffany's choice of media truly earns her the title of multi disciplinary, she talks to us about strengths and struggles through this fast paced industry.
Someone Steph holds in high regard, Dr. Tan agreed to come on our cast to talk about pain and grief in adults and children.
Twins, Hwee Tyng and Hwee min open up about growing up as twins, their bonds and common misconceptions
Steph sits with these two brilliant ladies Adila and Weiling from Big Love to discuss child abuse awareness and how we can do our part as a community to keep our little ones safe.
Steph talks about how she feels like she's lived several lifetimes at the age of 38. She goes through each life stage and shares the lessons she learnt that has shaped who she is today.
Lynn is honest and open about why she chose to start her business and how her insecurities as a teenager has moulded her food habits and the woman she has grown into today.
Charmaine is a long time friend of Steph's, they sit down and casually talk about operating their businesses and the mental challenges they face.
Moom co-founders Mili Kale and Maya Kale talk to Steph about how and why they started their supplement company Moom.
Jefrey talks to Steph about switching careers from IT to Furniture retail. Starting Grafunkt with his partner 14 years ago, a 400 sq foot space to a sprawling 14,000 sq foot today.
Nauman and Steph met as neighbors in the same commercial building. From software robotics automation to live stream gaming, Nauman shares his journey and insights.
Engineer turned "person who cooks" Lennard sits down with Steph and opens up about his journey into becoming a chef.
Steph speaks with Richard, an NFT consultant on the ins and outs of the metaverse and how you can get involved.
Josiah is the kind of guy you have to like, it's not even an option, upon greeting him, you'll like him instantaneously and where's there not to like? He's got a good smile, humorous, good looking and talented yet humble. He sits down with Steph to share his journey through fashion arts and his career as a stylist / creator today. We fell in love with Josiah and honestly, so will you.
The Dude of SG speaks to Steph on all things AR / VR and his roadmap to building Mind Palace and DUDE.SG
As part of the Voyage To The Vulva-verse campaign, @stripsg and @twolips.vip come together with Arch Conversations and Dr Grace Huang (Dtap Clinics) have an open conversation on some vulva taboos women face growing up, what vulva care is, discuss vulva care products and why we should normalise vulva care.
Holly has gone through many phases in life with body image. The person she is today is comfortable in her skin, glowing and above all happy.
Holly and Steph talk about insecurities with body image and how they worked through it.
Martin shares with Steph the struggles of a fashion stylist, the discipline of a fitness enthusiast, staying lean at 38 years old and advise to freelancers.
Some people succeed at work but don't know how to handle life. When he made a decision to co parent and be a hands on dad, change is inevitable. Steph and Andy share a child together, were once lovers then estranged and now a modern family. Listen to them navigate co parenting and share insights on how they made it work for them.
Disclaimer: Steph and Andy's thoughts on co-parenting are their own and do not reflect on how they feel about co-parenting objectively. They recognise that every scenario is different but hope to shed hope for those who don't see how co-parenting works out in their favour.
Steph spoke with Yang in her home studio on how Yang slowly mastered the tools of her trade, how she manages time in order to achieve balance and how YouTrip has become her go-to for online overseas expenditure.
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Jasmine is always –– always spritely. Even when she's depicting a very traumatic scenario, she does it with a cadence in her voice like that of a dancer taking center stage solo. She takes on challenges with a strategic and pragmatic approach. Listen to how she channels her way through this pandemic for Lab Studios while having a baby at the same time.
Steph speaks with one of her role models Lum May Yee. May packed her bags for hong kong in the 90s to pursue her modelling career, came back years later went corporate, fell in love got married, has two boys. Her life is still non stop but Steph believes she balances it all out effortlessly. If you are in need of a little motivation today, listen to May.
Steph responds candidly to questions being posed to her via her personal instagram page.
Audrey opens up to Steph about working in Marketing for the club and f&b scene for the past 12 years. She talks about setting up "No party here" with Louis Lim and shares her insights on how the night life scene may be once things open up.
Jin shares with Steph bringing up his pair of twins in NYC with his ex wife and how he has learnt how to listen to his kids in order to learn. He talks about moving back to SG and starting from ground zero finding work here. Most of all, he shares how "less work, more time" has enriched him.
Oliver share with Steph about OFC's edible garden, how OFC supports sustainable agriculture and how we can all do our part pragmatically to help.
Jun, better known as Jenny is one of Steph's pillars in life and has been living as an expatriate most of her life. Steph talks to her about adaptability when moving and how life is life as a fashion merchandiser post covid.
Vinny, 4th generation F&B industry baby takes time to sit down with Steph to talk about his journey into Moonstone, a cult favorite bar along Amoy St.
Wannasiri is raw, candid and honest about her 17 year relationship with husband and business partner Jesse. She talks to Steph about the uphill climb to success for Boyy, her struggles and advice.
Blink, a go getter, multi disciplinary creative has a chat with Steph about work and energy.
Alvin Gho and Ian Lim, co founders of RVLT sit down with Steph to talk about building a cohesive partnership.
And always, MAKAN, MINUM, MABOK!
Brian and Tina from MULTEE PROJECT open up about starting a brand and having a home office while taking care of their child. Steph talks about Andy's return and what coparenting now means to her.
In a raw, candid conversation Jasper shares with Steph his journey into film making, how he got into making MVs and the true meaning of "Ice Cream."
Patra is someone Steph deeply respect. She has a compelling life story wrought with emotional ups & downs and yet she maintains a positive outlook on life.
Sophia shares for the first time her story behind The Juice Market.
We truly apololgise for the shitty audio. We have since bought new mics. Thanks for your patience.
STEPH ER CHATS WITH STEPH OH CANDIDLY ON HER MOVE TO HK AND LIFE THERE RIGHT NOW.
STEPH ER OPENS UP ABOUT HER BLOGGING DAYS BACK IN 03 TILL, HOW SHE'S EVOLVED SINCE THEN AND BEING LABELLED AN OVERACHIEVER.
Lindsay opens up to Steph about conceptualising and growing Yardbird and other brands under her sleeve. They discuss raising kids in a non traditional family setting.
Christabel and Steph talks about emotional healing through trauma and understanding that life is a work in progress.
Chris talks to Steph about Dearborn, how it conceptualised, where he wants to take it and tips for F&B owners on how to pivot.
Derrick, Steph and Ara sit down to talk about their love of animals, responsible pet ownership, animal abuse and how you can help.
At the end of the video, things take a turn when Ara speaks on pet care.
Jeff chats over zoom with Steph, he takes us on a journey backwards in time for the Staple brand, talks about his OCD (undiagnosed), his favorite shoe + a multitude of pigeon poop type stuff.
Charlene Koh, breast cancer survivor talks to Steph about her cancer journey and post treatment emotional healing. Steph shares her experience as an emotional supporter through various loved ones who have contracted cancer through her life.
Steph: "My heart goes out to anyone who's lost something through sudden death by any means. And to those who are going through a tough time in disease or loss, here's a lil of my peace, I share unto you."
Andrei and Steph discuss adaptability through living in different cities, creative direction and how team works makes the dream work.
Brandon talks about his journey from being a student in NYC to living and working in Berlin ten years later. He shares advice and thought provoking sentiment and what home means to him.
Sabrina and Steph discuss parenthood, how to stay friends with your kids into teenage years, time management and tips on their parenting style.
We apologise for the sound in this video. There were some technical issues, bear with us please, content is solid.
Beatrice Ding of Cru68.com tells her holistic nutrition tale, shares some receipes for a healthier meal that'll keep you full for longer and the new arm of the Cru brand, Cru Yoga!
Jade shares with me her journey to becoming a tattoo artist and constant growth. She also shares her one year sabbatical journey and tips.
Caxs and Steph come together to talk about the various aspects of life they enjoy, time management and debunk certain stereotypes.
Rozz and Steph are firm believers that your childhood upbringing does leave you with scars, stregnths and weaknesses. As adults, we have learnt how to wield that sword for good. We hope to shed light on how you can turn abuse to your advantage as well.
Felix Nai on leaving Singapore and moving to Japan to pursue Indigo farming, how he copes with lonliness and tips for anyone who's thinking of career change.
You asked, I answered.
My answers are entirely my point of view and my opinions are not to be miscontrued. =)
My day 1 regular customer at Sugarfin turned friend Stef Yim and I talk about her path to become a vet, animal health and what it means to be a responsible pet owner.
I posted up an instagram story for your questions.
You asked, I answered.
My answered are entirely subjective point of view and my opinions are not to be misconstrued. =)
Stephen and I talk about why he decided to switch from pro fighting to personal training and why he decided to open a 1 on 1 personal training gym.
Hilary from A bite Atelier and Linette from Floral Magic sit down with me to discuss entrepreneurship, how covid has affected their businesses, what they did to pivot their business and how we can unite in our struggles.
An interview with my daughter, Ara. We talk about how not to be bored and how to be best friends with your child.
Martin Wong, a freelance fashion stylist of 16 years discusses his fitness journey.
PS: Apologies for the abrupt ending our recording was cut off.