IZZY DOES IT

In this episode, Wafiqah aka WEEKEH talks about her content creation journey, her experience with cyber-bullying, and her friendship with fellow TikTok creators! The conversation took a drastic turn when she bravely opened up about her experience with bullying at the workplace that affected her mental health, causing her to go through depression. She shared why she decided to go through it alone,...

This week, I’m joined by Chong Ing Kai, co-founder of Stick 'Em, a Singapore-based edtech startup with a social mission to make STEAM education more accessible and affordable for students worldwide. We talked about how last year during his National Service, Kai took a huge risk by secretly going to London to pitch at the prestigious Hult Prize competition (dubbed as the Nobel Prize for students) t...

This week, Iqmal “The Eniqma” shares how creators in Brunei can monetize on YouTube, sparked by his viral Threads post sharing step-by-step guidance. He recounts starting seven years ago from podcast-style horror storytelling without showing his face, then pivoting as he learned his audience preferred factual topics like dark psychology and philosophy. He discusses learning editing from scratch, g...

In this episode, in conjunction with the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, I sit down with Syahmun Matasan, clinical psychologist and mental health strategic lead at the Health Promotion Centre (Ministry of Health Brunei), and Muhammad Ihtishamuddin (Ihti), HR officer at the Safety, Health and Environment National Authority (SHENA), to unpack a term I have never heard of: psychosocial healt...

In this episode, I sit down with Chiea Khai — Life Advisor at AIA, fitness instructor at Titan X, husband, dad, and one of those people everyone seems to walk away from feeling good. We talk about choosing your hardships, finding confidence through conviction, and why "life happens for you, not to you" isn't just a quote on a wall for him — it's how he's lived the last decade. And lastly, Khai als...

Before the titles, the boardrooms, and the 11 companies — there was a small kitchen, a hardworking mother, and a boy who learned everything about sacrifice just by showing up and helping cook. Dr. Shaikh Khalid, Chairman and Managing Director of the Serikandi Group of Companies, sits down with us to share the story he doesn't always tell. From helping his late mother prepare food orders to make en...

For the first time, I switched seats. After years of hosting conversations on Izzy Does It, I become the one being interviewed. What unfolds is a deeply personal story about growing up estranged from my Thai father, living 36 years without him, and the unexpected journey that led to our reunion in Bangkok. In this episode, Tiwin Aji helped me unpack: • What it was like growing up without a father...

Since it was my first time meeting Ustaz Mizi Wahid, I took the opportunity to get to know him: who he was before becoming an ustaz, where he came from, and how he discovered his calling. We then spoke how praise can be just as dangerous for the heart as criticism. That being put on a pedestal carries its own weight. And that faith, leadership, and public visibility come with quiet struggles peopl...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr Siti Khadijah Ismail, an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist from JPMC, for an honest and much needed conversation about women’s mental and physical health. We talk about motherhood, fertility, the pressures women face, and how deeply health decisions affect not just the body but the mind too. Dr Siti Khadijah shares insights from her years of experience, breaks down...

Set against the beautiful backdrop of Kampong Ayer, I had the privilege of sitting down with four incredible individuals at the recent BIBD Mega Karnival. This is the second episode of the series!   Rayyan, founder of Heritage Bakwa, returns to the podcast for the third time. This time, he brings a vendor’s perspective on large-scale events like the Karnival. We talk about the preparation that goe...

Set against the beautiful backdrop of Kampong Ayer, I had the privilege of sitting down with four incredible individuals at the recent BIBD Mega Karnival. This is the first episode of this series!   This week, you’ll hear from Yan of JIRA Art Collective as she opens up about the reality of being an artist. She shares why she doesn’t see a career in the creative arts as a straightforward option, an...

In this episode, Zahra Rose shares what it was like growing up in Hastings, UK where she endured racial abuse at a young age and how those very experiences made her resilient and work harder. She opens us about the reason why she started wearing the hijab, and how her social media journey shifted from fashion & make-up into advocating for representation, safer spaces and visibility for Muslim...

In this episode, I sit down with the founder of BruHaha and the one who (imo, at least!) pioneered the standup comedy scene in the Sultanate, Zainal Bostaman! Get ready everyone, this episode will take you in for a ride because there is so much lore we got into. Zainal shares how, from used to having severe stage fright to getting into standup. How he used to fantasize worst case scenarios just so...

In this episode, I sit down with Dan, a barber from Unorthodox whose path is anything but traditional. After facing a difficult period in his life, Dan made the bold decision to drop out of his master’s program and pursue barbering full time. His story challenges the idea that success has only one route and shines a light on the courage it takes to choose a life that feels right rather than one th...

Brunei's favourite edutainer is back! In this episode, Ninjatutul opens up about her journey of rediscovering purpose and identity in a world that often expects us to have one label. Once driven to make change and make a positive impact, she found herself losing motivation after years of being told “it is what it is”. This is an honest and vulnerable conversation, one I hope will spark meaningful...

In this episode, I sit down with Reyza, a 39-year-old mother of five from Brunei, who joined the Sumud Flotilla — a global humanitarian mission to Gaza. From her departure in Italy to surviving a drone attack at sea, Reyza shares her story of courage, faith, and conviction in the face of real danger. With limited communication and uncertainty surrounding their journey, she opens up about what driv...

In this episode, I sit down with Pg Zulqarnain, known as the last active keris maker in Brunei. He opens up about his journey of becoming a bladesmith, the intricate process behind crafting a keris, and how his work connects deeply to his lineage and identity.   Pg Zulqarnain’s story is one of perseverance and purpose, as he continues to preserve the fading art of keris making despite challenges a...

In this episode, we sit down with Pavloeva, one of Brunei’s most talked-about food content creators. Known for her brutally honest reviews, she opens up about her creative beginnings, the backlash she’s faced, and the realities of navigating online hate. She shares how her past struggles with an eating disorder shaped her relationship with food, how she’s learned to stay grounded in an industry fi...

In this special episode of Izzy Does It, created in collaboration with Baiduri Capital for their 10-Year Anniversary and in conjunction with World Investor Week 2025, we dive into the world of investing in Brunei. 🌍💸   First, you’ll hear from Muhammad Hanif, a Baiduri Capital client, as he shares his investment journey, the wins, the lessons, and what kept him going. Then, I sit down with Yeo Ku...

Apakanfizah is back for a second round and she is spilling all the tea on what happened since the last time we saw her! Back then she was an upcoming content creator. Now, she's doing it full-time! She also shared the reason why her third attempt in working things out with her ex-husband didn't work out. You know what to do: get cozy and press play!   💡Izzy Does It is free to watch and if you bel...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Susan Carland: academic, writer, speaker, wife, and mother who specialises in Sociology and Religion. Born into a Christian family, Susan embraced Islam at the age of 19, a decision that sparked both challenges and profound personal growth. We dive into her journey of faith, identity, and intellect from her early struggles with belief to the defining moment of...

The first time we met Rayyan on Izzy Does It, he shared how he started his entrepreneurial journey before he was of legal age. He also teased Heritage Bakwa, which has now become a full-fledged brand with a cult following. Today, he takes us behind the scenes of how he started documenting his journey on social media, mastering the art of storytelling to grow a community online, and utilising socia...

In this solo episode, I talk about main character energy in general, and how it can become toxic energy. It's a short and casual session so put on your headphones, and press play!

This conversation really shifted something in me and I hope it will do the same for you. In this episode I sit down with Melline Jaini aka Mel, General Manager of UNIKLEARN, a program under An-Nur Harapan, and what I walked away with was a new understanding not just of autism, but of our own deeply ingrained instinct to overprotect. We often see individuals on the spectrum or persons with disabili...

In this episode, I sat down with Danial Hakim who shared his journey of being diagnosed with osteosarcoma at 7 years old, a rare and aggressive form of bone cancer. After surviving it, he returned to the sport he loved — swimming. Through hard work and determination, Danial went on to represent Brunei as a paraswimmer, proudly bagging medals! Danial’s story will move and inspire anyone facing thei...