IZZY DOES IT

In this episode, IZZY reflects on the themes of grief and loss, sharing personal experiences and insights from the previous episode featuring Malay Didi, CEO of Smarter Brunei. The conversation delves into the complexities of grief, the importance of emotional support, and the impact of caregiving, particularly in the context of autism awareness. IZZY emphasizes the inevitability of grief and the...

This conversation has so many layers. I had the honour of sitting down with Malai Didi, CEO of SMARTER Brunei, and what unfolded was more than just a discussion about autism. It became a heartfelt reflection on legacy, grief, and resilience. Malai Didi shares the story of her late father, Malai Hj Abdullah, one of the founding members of SMARTER Brunei. She opens up about the grief of losing him,...

In this solo episode, Izzy talks about the ripple effect of the Cigu Adi episode, how he measure an episode's success, shame culture, youth aspirations to be content creators, and reading the feedback you shared!

Famously known as Cikgu Adi on TikTok, yes, “Atubah kamu~” Adi Amni first went viral after posting a heartwarming video with his students. That moment quickly captured the attention of thousands, and since then, Adi has grown into a part-time content creator, best known for his fun and food reviews. In this episode, we dive into the origin of his content journey, the story behind the viral classro...

In this profoundly moving episode, we introduce you to a remarkable individual, Ajis Dollah, whose story transcends the boundaries of hardship and despair. Ajis spent more than two decades behind bars, entangled in a cycle of addiction and incarceration, an ordeal that repeated itself five times. He's the living embodiment of the complex relationship between society's judgments and the enduring fl...

Join me in what I believe is our most thought-provoking episode to date as we sit down with Ness Salleh, known as the "Osemommey." In this episode, we dive into her journey through religious studies in Oman to her family's transition back to Brunei and the unique challenges they faced, particularly in the context of Ugama School and the educational methods her children encountered. We explore ways...

A year ago today, I released my first ever solo episode titled 'let me introduce my introverted self' and how ironic is it that in this episode I talked to random strangers around bandar. Which is why this episode is special in so many ways because it signifies growth for me personally and for the podcast since I started in October 30, 2022. We barely scratched the surface with all the plans we ha...

In this episode I got to sit with two powerhouses from the creative industry; Azeez Danial & Liyana Hanif who also happen to be engaged and soon (like, real soon) to be married. I took the chance to get to know them better by asking how they came together and talk about the proposal video that went viral. After that we got down to a serious, but still light-hearted conversation about the state...

The name Swanz is synonymous with the viral Bruneian hit MAJAL that took social media by storm. The song went super viral on TikTok and is being played not just within the country but is also making waves in Malaysia and beyond. But Swanz have been in the local music scene for about 6 years now. In this episode I had the pleasure of sitting down with the man himself and get to know his humble begi...

Loh Latiff is a stand-up comedian known for his sketches. As 1/2 of Brunei’s beloved comedic duo ‘The Najib & Loh Show’ he’s captured hearts and sold out shows. Join me on Izzy Does It as we explore the man behind the laughter, delving into his personal life and humble beginnings. Discover the side of Loh that extends beyond comedy, as he opens up about being a loving husband supporting his wi...

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Tuesday, August 2 | I was invited to speak at CENTRESTAGE, an event organized by Progresif Media in conjunction to Hari Belia 2023. The event saw myself and 3 other creators; Amal Jumat, Akmal Marhain and an Izzy Does It alumni, Ninjatutul as we share our experiences being creators in Brunei. Amal talked about her experiences being part of the Brunei team for a Korean historical-fantasy series on...

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HELP US KEEP THE SHOW GOING by transferring your contributions to the bank account below. The amount can range from the least transferable amount (BND1.01) to however much you are willing and capable. BIBD: 00-001-01-0086040 Other ways you can support this channel is by following, subscribing, liking, commenting and sharing this with your friends and family! In this episode, serial entrepreneur Li...

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In this exclusive tell-all, one of the most talked-about social media personality Posh Qifly gets cozy and takes us back in time from when he realised from a young age that he has always been feminine as he enters his cross-dressing era by taking female hormone injections to feel beautiful, then getting ridiculed and called "pondan", and getting shunned by his parents. He shares his thought proces...

Get cozy as we explore the origins of Ninjatutul's viral success and the profound effect it has had on her content creation journey by skilfully blending educational and entertaining content which she dubs as "edutainment". An Educational Psychologist by day, she shares her experiences assisting special needs children in schools all over Brunei, shedding light on the challenges and rewards of her...

Syafi Halim gets cozy and opens up about his privilege growing up, his cotton candy hustle in dedication to buy his first camera to start making films. He found internet fame and became YouTube Brunei's sensation posting comedic skits and commentaries which attracted controversy. It doesn't stop there, somehow he also ended up being the subject of Twitter drama with another filmmaker. He shares hi...

Zed Peace gets cozy and talks to us about his journey in the music scene - from starting a group, to getting Joe Flizzow's attention (only Malaysia's International Hip Hop Ambassador, no biggie!) AND signing with his record label, Kartel Records. Of course, we unpacked the whole Palestine-Israel controversy that led to his cancellation and resulted in companies publicly cutting ties with him. Beyo...

Rano Adidas opens up like never before! From a breakup that sparked his transformation to turning down game-changing offers, Rano's story is a testament to resilience and authenticity. Explore the highs and lows of his blogspot era, financial milestones, and clashes with authority. Witness the impact of his influence and the challenges of dealing with hurtful comments and trolls. Discover the vuln...