Nights with Simon Lim

Simon Lim interviews Johanna Monange, Founder & CEO of Maison 21G on this podcast. Learn about perfumes, fragrances, scents, Johanna and the story behind Maison 21G. One can have a customised fragrance at Maison 21G, so listen to Johanna as she shares about the process of creating a personalised scent.  Is human behavior affected by the olfactory sense?  What has been Johanna's personal challe...

Alan Tan is the co-owner of Shashlik restaurant, and he belongs to the second generation of owners of this famous restaurant, which first opened in 1986. Find out more about Shashlik from Alan, including its history (which is extremely inspirational), famous people who dined at Shashlik, and its signature dishes.  Shashlik is even known for hiring or retaining seniors as service staff, valuing the...

Malminderjit Singh is the Director of The Birthday Collective and Co-Editor of The Birthday Book series.  The Birthday Book is published yearly, and it comprises of heartfelt and reflective essays from various individuals in Singapore on diverse topics. As people in Singapore removed their masks, following the COVID-19 pandemic, 58 writers contemplated the significance of unmaskings, both literal...

Dominic Tan is the Founder & CEO of Ajumma’s, a casual Korean restaurant which serves Korean comfort food.  Instead of pursuing a degree in university, Dominic chose to forge his own path and this lead to his foray into the F&B industry. It has been almost 10 years since the first Ajumma's opened. There are now five Ajumma's outlets. Find out more about Dominic Tan and Ajumma's on this pod...

Chef Koh Han Jie was named 'Rising Chef of The Year' at the 2020 World Gourmet Awards.  He has with him a breadth of experience in French cuisine, having worked alongside Anne Sophie-Pic at her eponymous three-Michelin-starred restaurant Pic, aa well as assuming the roles of chef de partie and junior sous chef at the three-Michelin-starred Les Amis. Chef Koh's last stint was at Ce Soir, and he now...

Cultural Medallion recipient, Dr. Vincent Leow is one of Singapore's leading contemporary artists. Vincent's artworks range from sculpture, installation, performance art to painting and mixed-media. He is one of the South East Asian artists featured the National Gallery Singapore's exhibition titled "See Me, See You: Early Video Installation of Southeast Asia Exhibition". Find out from Vincent abo...

Vans (born Vanan Govindasamy) is the Founder & Fitness Master Trainer at Fitness Mantras https://www.fitmantras.com What is the unique concept of Fitness Mantras? What has been Vans personal fitness journey? How are clients' expectations or the desired end-goal established in personal fitness training? What are some considerations for mature men and women or seniors in fitness? What business l...

Singer-songwriter Leandra Lane was only 10 years of age, she performed for Michael Jackson in his suite at the Raffles Hotel in Singapore. Leandra Lane has since grown up and sang at countless shows - performing for VIPs and at major events, as well as being the opening act for Ziggy Marley and Rick Price.  Get to know Leandra. What has been a challenge for Leandra and how did she overcome it? Wha...

Ever dreamed of becoming a novelist? Simon Lim puts the spotlight on Tracey Morton, a Singapore-based Irish-Australian novelist and writer. Tracey has a Masters in Crime and Thriller writing from the University of Cambridge. Her more recent novel is titled "Someone is Coming", published by Monsoon Books. Her collection of short stories "Halfway Up a Hill" was published by Kitaab. Tracey has even b...

Would you like to delay ageing and extend longevity - i.e. disease-free and live life with vigour for as long as possible?  Simon Lim interviews Co-founder of Chi Longevity, Prof. Andrea Maier who will provide insights to individualised programs based on diagnostics that can reverse one's biological age as well extend healthspan.  Chi Longevity is located at Camden Medical Centre. Prof. Andrea B....

Snoring. Do you snore or know someone in the family who snores? Perhaps your best friend snores. Whether you snore or not,  you will be able to learn about snoring and the kinds of treatment available, for mild snoring, to severe Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA).  Simon Lim finds out more from Dr. Vyas Prasad, ENT Specialist from Nuffield Medical.   https://nuffieldmedical.com.sg This interview was...

Simon Lim speaks to Dr. Liew Li Lian, the CEO of Dover Park Hospice.  You will gain a full understanding of palliative care, learn more about dignity till the very end, and understand the idea of feeling alive despite end of life.  What does it mean, when a patient wants dignity till the very end?  What does this involve?   How can patients feel alive despite nearing the end of life? What has Dr....

Latha Kutty is the Executive Director of Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore. You will learn about cerebral palsy and Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore - its programmes, activities, students and events.   Find out what remains a challenge in regard to cerebral palsy? How can society help? Listen to this interview, which was on "NIGHTS WITH SIMON" on ONE FM 91.3, a station of SPH Media.  Website:  ht...

Nearly every cleaning product in your home may release hundreds of potentially toxic chemicals. That is why Roy Kee is on an on-going mission to keep making cleaning products safe for humans, pets and the environment.  Roy Kee is the Founder of Green Kulture, a Singapore brand that develops and manufactures natural household cleaners, derived from recycled fruit and vegetable enzymes. For over 20...

Rachel Tey is the author of "Tea in Pajamas" (published by Marshall Cavendish). What does Rachel Tey think makes children more attentive to a story?  Rachel is currenty working on the upcoming novel, and she talks about this most interesting piece of work.   If you're a budding writer, Rachel has got some useful tips for you. Find out how Rachel became an author.  She will also share some valuable...

Bernard Chew is the CEO of St. Andrew’s Autism Centre. Find out more about autism and the St. Andrew’s Autism Centre from Bernard as Simon Lim speaks to him. St. Andrew’s Autism Centre will also be having its inaugural charity walk in support of persons with autism, and Bernard shares more.  Bernard Chew has a child who has autism and intellectual disability, and he will share his personal experie...

Art Fazil is a Singaporean singer and musician. You may have grown up with Art Fazil's music. Art lived in London in the mid 1990s, playing on the live music circuit. He has played at The Rock Garden, Bungies, The 12 Bar Club, Ain't Nothin' But the Blues and even at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. This year marks the 30th Anniversary of Art Fazil's self-titled debut album and he'll be sharing signi...

Lesli Berggren is the Founder of "Love, Nils" - a charity that supports children with cancer, as well as provides healthcare guidance and emotional care for caregivers. Lesli's son, Nils was diagnosed with stage 4 lymphoma cancer and later died. "Love, Nils" was started in memory of him. Lesli will also talk about her daughter Claire, who happens to be Nils’ twin, and the wonderful family memories...

Meet an ophthalmologist who also  participates in overseas mission trips to India, helping the underserved communities who suffer from cataracts to regain their eyesight. Simon Lim speaks to Dr. Ng Wei Yan, Consultant in Ophthalmology under SingHealth. Dr. Ng is also a Consultant in the Ophthalmology Department at Singapore National Eye Centre, and a Clinical Assistant Professor at SingHealth Duke...

Anthony Koh is the founder of the pop-up bookstore called "Chio Books". He is also the brainchild behind "Booktique". Anthony will give you insights to being an independent pop-up bookstore owner (which has its own cult following), and will share some personal stories of this niche business, including interesting characters he encountered in his bookstore. Hear his views on life, people and books....

SImon Lim speaks to William Tan, General Manager of Peninsula Excelsior Singapore - A Wyndham Hotel.  If you grew up in the 1970s or 1980s, you would know of The Peninsula and Excelsior Hotel at Coleman Street, which opened in 1974. https://www.peninsulaexcelsior.com.sg/ This year, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts signed its flagship Wyndham brand in Singapore with the Peninsula Excelsior Singapore. Wil...

Derrick Ong is the Managing Director of EAT RIGHT, which provides Nutrition Consultancy Services. https://eatright.sg/  EAT RIGHT also runs a dietitian clinic. When should you consult a dietitian? With 600,000 people in Singapore (11% of the population) suffering from one of several known autoimmune diseases, and with inflammation being linked to autoimmune diseases, is there an anti-inflammatory...

Pauline Poon is a Singaporean artist and you can find her original works and art prints at Design Orchard, as well as art prints and postcards at the The Gallery Store within The National Gallery. Pauline rediscovered art after undergoing an operation to remove 45 fibroids. Get to know Pauline Phoon up close and personal as she shares more about herself and her artworks. Listen to this podcast, ho...

Terence Choo will motivate you on that fitness level transformation. Terence saw his body and health decline due to a sedentary lifestyle after National Service (NS). A 'late bloomer' in getting back on track to regular exercise and even surpassing his NS fitness test records, Terence shows that it is never too late to start your fitness journey. 43-year-old Terence Choo is a volunteer with HomeTe...

Charles Ng is the Owner & Founder of Folke Skincare. Charles will be giving an update on Folke Skincare and share what he thinks spells positivity. Now in his 40s, what does he think about ageing and ageism? Does ageism exist in society? What good values does he think a forty-something person can impart to younger people? You will also find out how from Charles as to how he unwinds at the end...