HE with Refie Redzuan

In this episode, Natasha Ozeir shines the light on what it means to live on her terms. She discovers herself by understanding who she is to her best advantage. She realizes the insignificance she withstands is irrelevant to the bigger picture of life. As an entrepreneur and co-founder of Pretty Suci, starting the business empowers her to take charge of her life by doing what she loves that relates...

In this episode, she unwraps her younger self and how her upbringing has allowed her to trust herself as she navigates the hardship she endures to own her story. She attests to trusting in the glory the world can emulate by embracing the child quality she has always loved. During the pandemic is when she gained trust again and found her voice. The isolation has acquired her the freedom to journal...

In this episode, HE unearths a story behind Megat’s journey as an interior designer— how he steers his way to the success of Megriff Designs. The firm has helped design and build numerous prominent clients for their luxury homes known as the impression of a lifetime. Nonetheless, the conversation takes back to his early childhood since the passing of his father and how his career took flight. He d...

In this episode, HE delves deep into the milestone research conducted by Dr. Johan Juhari on coping strategies and mental disorders among LGBT+ community in Malaysia. He explains the community is vulnerable to mental disorders due to the pressures of being in a conservative heteronormative culture. The stigmas that Malaysian LGBT+ individuals face from society, the law, and within themselves often...

In this raw and candid episode, Chiq Ruslan reveals to HE the story behind her painful divorce experience, the trauma, and how she initiates to advocate and provide support for people going through a divorce. Cultural and societal expectations may be the reason why adjusting to new life after divorce is difficult. She asserts although developing another relationship is ideal, she has more reason t...

In this episode, Annissa Akmar walks through her childhood experience of being body shamed and how her past is shaping the woman she is today; strong, independent, and confident as she paves her way in being genuine, doing what she loves, and living a life on her terms. She implodes the connotation of her body size issue, the negative mindsets, and the derogatory comments she receives throughout h...

In this episode, HE unfolds the story behind Rita Mangan’s healing journey and what brought her back to life. She takes further down to how it all started and how she found herself during recovery from excruciating abdominal pain. While leaving a corporate job may be one of the best things she has done, she recognized yoga and meditation to be compelling and has positively impacted the outcome. No...

In this episode, HE uncovers the beginning story of Faris Iskandar’s journey to inspire. Once a timid student, he outgrew and broke his fear by speaking on stage within the space of not being tested. As a motivational speaker and youth advocate, he redefines what success means and states that success is far more than being a CEO. Success is acceptance of who you are. His inspirational mission is t...

In this episode, Dr. Farnaz Keshavarzi shares the story behind her journey as an obstetrics and gynecology specialist trainee and her passion for educating and empowering women to care for their health. She demystifies what it means to empower women in health and reveals to HE the challenges of being a physician and a working mother. And how she copes with situations to stay fit and healthy— physi...

In this episode, Didie Kabil affirms doing the best she can is how she and her family are keeping it together. And by that, ‘it’ means work and personal life. She shares the story behind the struggle of being retrenched, how she became a Zumba and Salsation fitness instructor and finally put to use the license she obtained a long time ago. Although she feels that being a full-time stay-at-home par...

In this tell-all episode, the tales behind Rohan Kumar’s makeup and beauty journey as a Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant and Beauty Guru aren’t about financial success. It is about the discovery of his identity, his passion, and his love for nurturing. The conversation with HE stems back to Rohan Kumar’s early childhood and the transition of how he escaped from societal norms and expectation...

In this episode, Nurin Qistina defines the meaning of family devotion. She opens up to HE about how her past has shaped her becoming the person that she is today. As a doting stay-at-home parent, she strives to be the best and provide for her family with love and sincerity. The embodiment behind this devoted image of Nurin Qistina lies another story. She is known for her bento food creation and ha...

In this opening episode of season 2, HE uncovers the story behind Raja Irshad’s journey of his childhood dreams. He reveals the secret to achieving his goals and believing in his dreams. As a finalist of the MR WORLD Malaysia pageant; in the running to represent Malaysia on the global stage, he resembles a true definition of a man with dimensions. Raja Irshad is definitely in it to WIN— but whethe...

In the season finale, HE hosts a panel discussion with Anfaal Nawawi and Firah Redzuan to uncover a reality that’s hard to resist—social engagement as an addictive behavior. Whether we realize it or not, social media has a powerful grip on our lives. The panelists share their favorite platforms, discuss how engagement affects them, and explore the deeper meaning behind it all. They also open up ab...

As HE begins to realize, the world we live in is far more complicated than we often admit. The more we deny reality, the harder it becomes to navigate. Instead of pretending everything is fine, let’s embrace the truth—no matter how uncomfortable it may be. The best way forward is to confront these truths head-on, allowing us to grow and move ahead in life. In this episode, HE breaks down a list of...

HE presents a two-part special featuring an exclusive interview with Qistina Ayu Rohzan as she returns to share her journey of finding forgiveness and acceptance. Years after the tragic loss of her husband, she opens up about the challenges of raising her daughter as a working single mother while navigating grief and healing. Qistina reflects on what it was like to live in the shadow of her late h...

HE presents a two-part special featuring an exclusive interview with Qistina Ayu Rohzan as she returns to share her journey of finding forgiveness and acceptance. Years after the tragic loss of her husband, she opens up about the challenges of raising her daughter as a working single mother while navigating grief and healing. Qistina reflects on what it was like to live in the shadow of her late h...

In this week’s episode, HE continues to discover yet another meaning of love with Zaf Pinano, an interior designer, an avid photographer, and the founder of Pinano Studio— an interior design firm. He shares his version of a love story, reveals his thoughts on talent, opens up about the challenges of being a designer, and talks about what motivates him to stay passionately creative, especially on h...

This episode takes you back to the very beginning, revisiting the WH questions asked during HE’s initial campaign—this time, with all the answers. HE shares the story behind it, what HE is all about, and the vision for what it hopes to become. And for a little behind-the-scenes fun, listen closely as the director’s voice chimes in, bossing the host around—because, after all, HE is the boss.

In this episode, Jessie Lim joins HE to discuss how we can change the conversation around gender norms and sexuality. What do we really know about gender identity, non-binary experiences, gender expression, and the use of pronouns? How can we foster understanding that leads to acceptance—enough to put an end to violence, bullying, harassment, discrimination, and injustice? Should we ignore these r...

Natasha Yusuf, also known as Nass Yusuf, is a working mother of two and a passionate advocate for mothers embracing fitness. She opens up about her struggles with depression and how exercise has played a vital role in improving her mental health and overall well-being. In this episode, she shares practical tips on getting started with fitness and encourages taking that first step. Most importantly...

In this episode, HE talks to Farah Iqbal about the experience of being lost in translation—caught between expectations and reality. Having moved abroad, she reflects on the expectations she once had and how they compare to her current journey of self-discovery, both personally and professionally. Sometimes, the best part of getting lost is finding yourself. Farah shares the challenges of adapting...

In this week’s episode, HE takes you behind the scenes to uncover the making of the podcast. Join the conversation with producer Anfaal Nawawi and host Refie Redzuan as they share what really happens backstage. This episode builds on the extended cut of the Be Honest with Yourself: LOVE series—giving you an inside look at the process, challenges, and truths behind the mic.

‘Love is Honesty,’ according to Anfaal Nawawi. She believes that the foundation of love begins with being honest with yourself. As she frees herself from dishonesty, she discovers a deeper meaning of love—one that starts with self-acceptance. Only by truly loving herself first can she fully love others. In this episode, she shares her journey with HE, revealing how honesty became a turning point i...

Naddy Rahman opens up to Refie Redzuan about her journey to finding love and the story behind The Man for Naddy. She takes us back to the beginning—how she met Jazeman Jaafar, the challenges they faced in their relationship, and the moments that tested their love. From an oddly sweet engagement proposal to the complexities of planning a wedding during a pandemic, Naddy shares what really happened...