The 406 Podcast

Episode 10: Talking to a Singaporean Engineer turned Beauty Salon Owner

Today's episode was inspired by Debbie- a long time acquaintance who I did not realise was a listener of the podcast. I recently received a random text from her asking about how come there were no new episodes, and that is how I came to invite her and her serial entrepreneur friend Peiying on the show. In this episode, we talk about Peiying's journey from being an engineer to opening her own beauty salon, and what various aspects of hustling life is like for her as a female entrepreneur. Enjoy!

Episode 9: Talking to my Spanish-Speaking Amigos who love Singapore

In this episode recorded back in September of 2020, I am joined by familiar voices Linda and Roberto and together we introduce our friend Jon who will be featuring frequently in future episodes. Today's conversation takes us through a wide range of topics and digressions such as how money is viewed in different cultures, JOMO, assimilating in Singapore, our collective plans to retire in Mazatlan and the NLB.

Episode 8: Talking Every School a Good School?

What a time to be alive in Singapore eh? It's been a historic and almost inspirational few days. Today's episode was actually recorded some weeks back but our main topic of discussion turned out to be one of the talking points of this election season-- the education system here in Singapore. "Is every school a good school?" What is the difference between a "good" school and a "less good" one anyway? As two people who have journeyed through Singapore's education system starting in supposed "neighbourhood schools", Mae Hwee and I reflect on all of these questions and more in this episode of the 406 Podcast.

Episode 7: Talking to a Mexican who Found Love in Singapore

In today's episode, we talk about how she found her way from Sina Loa, Mexico, to Singapore in 2017 and why she is extremely grateful to her 2017 self for making it happen. We also catch up on how circuit breaker was for her-- what it was like moving in with her Singaporean boyfriend's family within 5 weeks of meeting him (we also talk about how they met, of course!), how she felt when the extension was announced and the experience of being away from family during such times.

Episode 6: Talking to Theoretical Physicists about Theoretical Physics and More

In today's episode I had heaps of fun chatting with old friend Mae Hwee and her boyfriend Geoff. They spoke to me from California where they are currently sheltering in place . We talked about why they do theoretical physics, the similarities (or maybe one similarity) between theoretical physicists and artists, the significance of putting a man on the moon, and a buncha other stuff.