Still Singaporean

Johanna Pan on Designing for Broadway | The Still Singaporean Podcast 🇸🇬 | Episode 6

In the final episode of Still Singaporean, we speak with Johanna Pan, a Broadway costume designer in New York, who shares her journey from studying art and fashion during her A levels in Singapore to making her mark in the heart of the world’s theatre capital. Johanna opens up about overcoming scepticism toward her career choice, the challenges and opportunities of working in New York’s fashion and theatre scene, and her reflections on how Singapore’s creative industry can evolve. She also offers heartfelt advice for aspiring designers and artists looking to pursue their passions abroad. The Still Singaporean Podcast is proudly brought to you by the Singapore Global Network, a division of EDB Singapore.Follow us on Instagram @stillsingaporean for more podcast snippets and Behind The Scenes moments.#Fashion [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/fashion] #Broadway [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/broadway] #CostumeDesign [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/costumedesign] #Singapore [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/singapore] #NewYorkCity [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/newyorkcity] #NYC [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/nyc] #Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/podcast] #SG60 [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sg60]SUBSCRIBE: @StillSingaporean ABOUT STILL SINGAPOREAN:Still Singaporean is a podcast created in collaboration with the Singapore Global Network (a division of EDB Singapore) and run by students from the NUS Overseas Colleges program in New York City.Launched as part of SG60, this series captures the voices and stories of Singaporeans living abroad, specifically in New York City. From entrepreneurs to artists to fashion designers, we speak with Singaporeans from all walks of life to uncover their journeys, explore how their roots continue to shape them, and reflect on what it means to remain “still Singaporean” no matter where in the world they are.

Chester Yow: Creating His Own Journey in Real Estate | The Still Singaporean Podcast 🇸🇬 | Episode 5

In this episode of Still Singaporean, we speak with Chester Yow, one of the most successful Singaporean real estate brokers in New York City, who shares his unlikely journey, from studying political science to building a thriving career at Serhant, one of the city’s most prominent real estate firms. Chester reflects on his early life in Singapore, how he stays connected to home, and his wish for SG60: for Singapore to embrace and celebrate diverse career paths. He also offers candid insights into navigating the competitive New York real estate market and what drives his passion for connecting people with their dream homes.The Still Singaporean Podcast is proudly brought to you by the Singapore Global Network, a division of EDB Singapore.Follow us on Instagram @stillsingaporean for more podcast snippets and Behind The Scenes moments.#RealEstate [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/realestate] #Leadership [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/leadership] #Serhant [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/serhant] #Career [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/career] #Singapore [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/singapore] #NewYorkCity [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/newyorkcity] #NYC [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/nyc] #Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/podcast] #SG60 [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sg60]SUBSCRIBE: @StillSingaporean ABOUT STILL SINGAPOREAN:Still Singaporean is a podcast created in collaboration with the Singapore Global Network (a division of EDB Singapore) and run by students from the NUS Overseas Colleges program in New York City.Launched as part of SG60, this series captures the voices and stories of Singaporeans living abroad, specifically in New York City. From entrepreneurs to artists to fashion designers, we speak with Singaporeans from all walks of life to uncover their journeys, explore how their roots continue to shape them, and reflect on what it means to remain “still Singaporean” no matter where in the world they are.

Justin Chan on Building a Career in America | The Still Singaporean Podcast 🇸🇬 | Episode 4

In this episode of Still Singaporean, we, Jolynn Wong and Jason Lee, speak with Justin Chan, Managing Director at BlackRock, who reflects on his early life in Singapore and his unique journey, from studying at Harvard Law School and working on gas pipeline financing transactions to leading the technology law practice group at one of the world’s largest asset management firms. Justin shares candid insights into his career, practical advice for Singaporeans aspiring to follow in his footsteps, including what it truly takes to build a career in the US, and his hopes for Singapore’s future.The Still Singaporean Podcast is proudly brought to you by the Singapore Global Network, a division of EDB Singapore.Follow us on Instagram @stillsingaporean for more podcast snippets and Behind The Scenes moments.#Business [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/business] #Leadership [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/leadership] #BlackRock [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/blackrock] #Career [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/career] #Singapore [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/singapore] #NewYorkCity [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/newyorkcity] #NYC [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/nyc] #Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/podcast] #SG60 [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sg60]SUBSCRIBE: @StillSingaporean ABOUT STILL SINGAPOREAN:Still Singaporean is a podcast created in collaboration with the Singapore Global Network (a division of EDB Singapore) and run by students from the NUS Overseas Colleges program in New York City.Launched as part of SG60, this series captures the voices and stories of Singaporeans living abroad, specifically in New York City. From entrepreneurs to artists to fashion designers, we speak with Singaporeans from all walks of life to uncover their journeys, explore how their roots continue to shape them, and reflect on what it means to remain “still Singaporean” no matter where in the world they are.

Deborah Lee on the future of Mental Health in SG! | The Still Singaporean Podcast 🇸🇬 | Episode 3

In this episode of Still Singaporean, we, Joanne Hu and Jason Lee, sit down with Deborah Lee — founder of Creaturae, trauma-informed mental wellness consultant, and somatic coach.Deborah shares how her journey through an abusive marriage inspired her to dedicate her life to supporting others in their healing. We discuss her insights on the mental health landscape in Singapore versus the US, and her hopes for the future of mental health in Singapore as we look beyond SG60.The Still Singaporean Podcast is proudly brought to you by the Singapore Global Network, a division of EDB Singapore.Follow us on Instagram @stillsingaporean for more podcast snippets and Behind The Scenes moments.#MentalWellness [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mentalwellness] #SomaticCoach [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/somaticcoach] #somatichealing [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/somatichealing] #Singapore [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/singapore] #NewYorkCity [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/newyorkcity] #NYC [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/nyc] #NationalDay [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/nationalday] #Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/podcast] #SG60 [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sg60]SUBSCRIBE: @StillSingaporean ABOUT STILL SINGAPOREAN:Still Singaporean is a podcast created in collaboration with the Singapore Global Network (a division of EDB Singapore) and run by students from the NUS Overseas Colleges program in New York City.Launched as part of SG60, this series captures the voices and stories of Singaporeans living abroad, specifically in New York City. From entrepreneurs to artists to fashion designers, we speak with Singaporeans from all walks of life to uncover their journeys, explore how their roots continue to shape them, and reflect on what it means to remain “still Singaporean” no matter where in the world they are.

Farisha Ishak: From Singer to Brand Manager | The Still Singaporean Podcast 🇸🇬 | Episode 2

In this National Day episode of The Still Singaporean, we, Joanne Hu and Jason Lee, sit down with Farisha Ishak — former singer in Singapore and winner of The Final One. Farisha shares how she made the leap from the stage to the corporate world, her aspirations for Singapore’s media industry, and the lessons she’s picked up along the way. She also lets us in on where to find her favourite lontong in Singapore! ;) The Still Singaporean Podcast is proudly brought to you by the Singapore Global Network, a division of EDB Singapore. Follow us on Instagram @stillsingaporean for more podcast snippets and Behind The Scenes moments. #Music [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/music] #Singapore [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/singapore] #NewYorkCity [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/newyorkcity] #NYC [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/nyc] #NationalDay [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/nationalday] #NDP [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/ndp] #SG60 [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sg60] SUBSCRIBE: @StillSingaporean ABOUT STILL SINGAPOREAN:Still Singaporean is a podcast created in collaboration with the Singapore Global Network (a division of EDB Singapore) and run by students from the NUS Overseas Colleges program in New York City. Launched as part of SG60, this series captures the voices and stories of Singaporeans living abroad, specifically in New York City. From entrepreneurs to artists to fashion designers, we speak with Singaporeans from all walks of life to uncover their journeys, explore how their roots continue to shape them, and reflect on what it means to remain “still Singaporean” no matter where in the world they are.