Melting Pot

Communication is at the core of effective leadership, especially in today’s diverse workplaces. In this episode of melting Pot  Payal speaks with María Garaitonandia, Interpersonal Intelligence Strategist and author of  Untangling Communication , about helping leaders move beyond technical expertise to build clarity, trust, and connection. Drawing from over 20 years of experience ac...

Leadership isn’t just about strategy, it’s about choices, values, and navigating uncertainty with intention. Host Payal is joined by Dave Chauhan, leadership consultant and author of  Captain, Set, Sail , for a thoughtful conversation shaped by real-world experience. With 17+ years across industries, Dave shares his journey into leadership, the stories behind his book, and how the Nautical Le...

Kayne Harrison shares his journey and personal experiences that led him into acting. In the episode, Kayne reflects on a childhood spent inventing games with his friends, escaping into fantasy worlds, and falling in love with storytelling through TV and films. He shares how powerful true stories,especially Denzel Washington’s Hurricane, shaped his desire to perform, alongside an early fascination...

This episode of Melting Pot features Elena Tengri, a young Siberian artist from Yakutia whose deeply personal connection to nature shapes her creative vision. Growing up in the freezing landscapes of Yakutia, Elena developed a deep bond with nature that continues to guide her artistic vision. She was inspired by a British artist who makes nature installations and for her project she reimagined the...

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Lumina Vitae Presented by The Bloom Fund Singapore and Supported by The National Heritage Board Singapore! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lumina Vitae Presented by The Bloom Fund Singapore and Supported by The National Heritage Board Singapore! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lumina Vitae Presented by The Bloom Fund Singapore and Supported by The National Heritage Board Singapore! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lumina Vitae Presented by The Bloom Fund Singapore and Supported by The National Heritage Board Singapore! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lumina Vitae Presented by The Bloom Fund Singapore and Supported by The National Heritage Board Singapore! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lumina Vitae Presented by The Bloom Fund Singapore and Supported by The National Heritage Board Singapore! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lumina Vitae Presented by The Bloom Fund Singapore and Supported by The National Heritage Board Singapore! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this engaging episode, Payal speaks with Mr. Richard Chan, who shares memories of growing up along Petain Road in a large family of eleven siblings raised by two mothers. Living in a modest SIT flat, Richard recalls the closeness of family life, sleeping on the balcony during humid nights and walking miles to school each day. He paints a lively picture of the neighborhood’s food culture, from t...

In this delightful episode, Payal speaks with Mr. Yeo and Ms. Karen, who share their  memories of growing up in very different parts of Singapore during the 1950s and ’60s. Mr. Yeo recalls his early years along Hong Kong Street, near the Singapore River, where he watched bustling scenes of bumboats unloading rice and rubber at Boat Quay and remembers how the once murky river transformed into...

In this reflective episode, Payal speaks with Mr. Leong, who shares vivid memories of his childhood growing up in the shipyard quarters near present-day Keppel Bay. As the son of a shipyard worker, he recalls life in a close-knit community of families living in two-storey flats surrounded by open fields, fruit trees, and the hum of industry. Mr. Leong paints a rich picture of a multicultural neigh...

In this heart warming episode, Payal sits down with Mr. Song, who shares his memories of growing up in a bustling shophouse above a dim sum stall at the junction of Victoria Street and Arab Street. The seventh of ten children, Mr. Song recalls the warmth and chaos of living in a small space filled with family, neighbors, and laughter. He talks about his childhood friendships with children from the...