Wild & Wise Podcast

Building a Creative Life on Your Own Terms ft. Benjamin Raphael Chia

Gerald Ang, founder of Wild & Wise, sits down with Benjamin Raphael Chia, photographer and filmmaker, to discuss his inspiring journey from skateboarding and photography to building a successful creative career. In this episode, they cover: • How Benjamin transitioned from corporate success to a fulfilling creative career. • Practical insights on overcoming uncertainty and building credibility in the creative industry. • His meaningful volunteer experience in Cambodia and the search for life's purpose. • Maintaining health and wellness for longevity as a creative professional. • The importance of community, giving back, and staying passionate in your craft. • How personal stories and reflections can inspire a life of fulfilment and creative independence. Don’t miss all the latest episodes. Subscribe at @wildnwisepodcast. Connect with us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/wildnwise.co [https://www.instagram.com/wildnwise.co] and on our website at https://www.wildnwise.co to join our community. === About Wild & Wise Podcast: The Wild & Wise Podcast brings together different viewpoints to explore reinvention, leadership, and the future of work. Each episode, Gerald Ang shares stories and ideas to help listeners navigate a world where identity, careers, and technology are always changing. About Gerald Ang: Gerald Ang is the founder of Wild & Wise, a leadership and performance studio based in Singapore. His work sits at the intersection of business, leadership, and human potential, helping leaders and teams drive performance in ways that are both human and sustainable for the future of work. Gerald has held leadership roles at Warner Music, Singtel, UOB, and General Electric, and today works with executives and teams from multinational organisations around the region. He is also the host of the Wild & Wise Podcast, where he explores leadership, reinvention, and unconventional career journeys with leaders, creators, and entrepreneurs. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldang [https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldang ] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gerald_ang [https://www.instagram.com/gerald_ang ] About Benjamin Raphael Chia: Ben Raphael Chia is a photographer and filmmaker whose creative journey began with a skateboard and a camera, evolving into a career built on authentic storytelling and visual artistry. His work spans photography and film, capturing moments with a raw, documentary-style sensibility shaped by his diverse life experiences across different cultures. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benraphaelchia [https://www.instagram.com/benraphaelchia] Website: https://www.studiobenjamin.co [https://www.studiobenjamin.co]

Essential Identities in Future Workspaces with Future.Pro

This episode explores the future of work and the evolving professional landscape, focusing on the mindsets, skills, and identities needed for success in a modern, agile, and AI-driven workplace. Featuring insights from the founders of Future.Pro, it offers practical frameworks to help leaders and professionals adapt and thrive: • Dissolving traditional structures and embracing agility • The importance of community and human connection in organisations • Developing a founder's mindset and entrepreneurial spirit • The role of creativity and innovation in future work • The centrality of positive psychology and mindset Don’t miss all the latest episodes. Subscribe at @wildnwisepodcast. Connect with us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/wildnwise.co [https://www.instagram.com/wildnwise.co] and on our website at https://www.wildnwise.co [https://www.wildnwise.co] to join our community. === About Wild & Wise Podcast: The Wild & Wise Podcast brings together different viewpoints to explore reinvention, leadership, and the future of work. Each episode, Gerald Ang shares stories and ideas to help listeners navigate a world where identity, careers, and technology are always changing. About Future.Pro: A design house for leadership and professional development — based in Singapore, working across Asia. We work with organisations across Asia to create learning experiences that are bespoke, high-impact, and actually built around the people going through them. Not just for today, but for whatever comes next. The professionals who thrive in this era won’t be the ones who mastered a single role; they’ll be the ones who evolve. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/future.pro.io [https://www.instagram.com/future.pro.io] Website: https://www.futurepro.io [https://www.futurepro.io/]

Fractional Leadership is the Key to the Equation with Moritz Kaffsack

Gerald Ang, founder of Wild & Wise, sits down with Moritz Kaffsack, founder of Portfolio Careers in Asia (PCA) and Flexer, to discuss the rapidly growing fractional work movement in Asia. In this episode, they cover: • How Moritz grew a network from 30 to 2,500 independent professionals. • Navigating the transition from a corporate brand to a solo identity. • A deep dive into the mechanics of the modern fractional model. • Why traditional career stability is the true risk in the future. Don’t miss all the latest episodes. Subscribe at www.wildnwise.co/podcast [https://www.wildnwise.co/podcast]. [http://www.wildnwise.co/podcast.] Connect with us on Instagram at hwww.instagram.com/wildnwise.co [https://www.instagram.com/wildnwise.co] and on our website at www.wildnwise.co [https://www.instagram.com/wildnwise.co] to join our community. === About Wild & Wise Podcast: The Wild & Wise Podcast brings together different viewpoints to explore reinvention, leadership, and the future of work. Each episode, Gerald Ang shares stories and ideas to help listeners navigate a world where identity, careers, and technology are always changing. About Gerald Ang: Gerald Ang is the founder of Wild & Wise, a leadership and performance studio based in Singapore. His work sits at the intersection of business, leadership, and human potential, helping leaders and teams drive performance in a way that is both human and sustainable for the future of work. Gerald has held leadership roles at Warner Music, Singtel, UOB, and General Electric, and today works with executives and teams from multinational organisations around the region. He is also the host of the Wild & Wise Podcast, where he explores leadership, reinvention, and unconventional career journeys with leaders, creators, and entrepreneurs. LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/geraldang [https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldang] Instagram: www.instagram.com/gerald_ang [https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldang] About Moritz Kaffsack: Founder of Portfolio Careers in Asia (PCA) and Flexer. Moritz has spent the last two-and-a-half years building a business and a community in Asia's rapidly growing fractional and freelance economy. PCA is a 2,500-member community for senior professionals exploring independent work, while Flexer is a boutique firm that connects independent operators with companies looking to punch above their weight. LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/moritzkaffsack [https://www.linkedin.com/in/moritzkaffsack] Instagram: www.instagram.com/moritz.kaffsack [https://www.instagram.com/moritz.kaffsack]

Dispelling the Myth About Gen Zs with Bowie Tan

Gerald Ang, founder of Wild & Wise, chats with Bowie Tan, a rising national softball player from Singapore, to clear up myths and highlight the strengths of one of today’s most talked-about generations: Gen Z. In this episode, they cover: • Balancing national team training with a regular job. • Lessons from sports that apply to work. • The challenges of job hunting for fresh graduates. • What Gen Z cares about and common misunderstandings from other generations. • Her hopes for the future of softball in Singapore. Don’t miss all the latest episodes. Subscribe at www.wildnwise.co/podcast. [http://www.wildnwise.co/podcast.] Connect with us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/wildnwise.co [http://www.instagram.com/wildnwise.co] and on our website at www.wildnwise.co [http://www.wildnwise.co/] to join our community. === About Wild & Wise Podcast: The Wild & Wise Podcast brings together different viewpoints to explore reinvention, leadership, and the future of work. Each episode, Gerald Ang shares stories and ideas to help listeners navigate a world where identity, careers, and technology are always changing. About Gerald Ang: Gerald Ang is the founder of Wild & Wise, a leadership and performance studio based in Singapore. His work sits at the intersection of business, leadership, and human potential, helping leaders and teams drive performance in a way that is both human and sustainable for the future of work. Gerald has held leadership roles at Warner Music, Singtel, UOB, and General Electric, and today works with executives and teams from multinational organisations around the region. He is also the host of the Wild & Wise Podcast, where he explores leadership, reinvention, and unconventional career journeys with leaders, creators, and entrepreneurs. Follow Gerald Ang on www.linkedin.com/in/geraldang [http://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldang/], www.instagram.com/gerald_ang [http://www.instagram.com/gerald_ang] About Bowie Tan: Bowie Tan is a national softball player who has represented Singapore at the SEA Games and Asian Games. Off the field, she works as a Key Account Specialist at Birkenstock, showing Gen Z’s ability to pursue multiple passions. Follow Bowie Tan on www.instagram.com/bowietan_ [http://www.instagram.com/bowietan_]

Is Education Preparing This Generation for the Future?

🎙️Offscript, part of the Wild & Wise Podcast, is a space where creative business minds come to explore reinvention, leadership, and the future of work. In each episode, we dive into powerful stories and bold ideas that help you navigate a world where identity, careers, and technology are constantly evolving. Whether you’re a founder, team leader, freelancer, or curious thinker, you’ll gain insights into how to stay adaptable, purposeful, and inspired in fast-changing times. Meet our co-hosts: • Gerald Ang – founder of Wild & Wise, business strategy facilitator, and certified CliftonStrengths coach. • Ben I. – a marketing, digital strategist, and consultant working across Southeast Asia with firsthand insight into technology and transformation. • Vincent Teo – an experienced brand strategist who works with individuals and companies to reshape perception and unlock growth through identity. Together, we discuss: • How the education system has evolved and why it needs to evolve again • Personal experiences that reveal the cracks in the current system • The impact of technology on learning and the future of jobs • Why soft skills and self-direction are the new superpowers • The case for critical thinking, creativity, and real-world application in schools • Addressing the inequalities that the current system continues to ignore • What a truly holistic education could look like for the next generation ====== Follow us: INSTAGRAM ➤ @wildnwise.co [https://www.instagram.com/wildnwise.co] PODCAST HOME ➤ wildnwise.co/podcast [https://www.wildnwise.co/podcast] WEBSITE ➤ www.wildnwise.co [https://www.wildnwise.co/] LINKEDIN ➤ wild-wise-podcast [https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/wild-wise-podcast] YOUTUBE ➤ Subscribe & Watch [https://www.youtube.com/@wildnwisepodcast?sub_confirmation=1]