Jom Sembang, Malaysia

Why do people create podcasts or listen to podcasts? 99 episodes later, Juwita Suwito and Gina Yap Lai Yoong look back on the purpose of this podcast series and all the things they have learnt along the way. They also share the importance of being vulnerable on a podcast to make it a success. Should they continue the ‘Jom Sembang, Malaysia’ series? This episode was recorded at Studio 21:05.

Volunteerism is on the rise these days. But so are the reasons behind people being willing to spend their time helping someone else without getting paid. Some do it as a way of learning new things, giving back to the community, and relieving stress to alleviate depression symptoms. Others, well, we have all encountered some along the way, those who volunteer to produce boasting power for their soc...

Insecurities are uncertainties that make us anxious and move us to do silly things that will ruin us. It has something to do with our lack of confidence in certain areas of our lives.  Like it or not, we all deal with insecurities from time to time. Some are aware of what their insecurities are, others are ignorant or totally unaware because they are in denial about them. How do we deal with our i...

Sometimes, it almost feels like everyone has the need to be right at all times. No one would admit when they make a mistake. People just want to do things their way regardless of the outcome. Is being right the most important thing? Is insisting to always be right a way of being dominant and controlling? And does wanting to always be right reflect our personality? This episode was recorded at Stud...

Music has a great influence in our lives, and more often than not, it is a subconscious powerful influence that guides our behaviors and actions. Whether it is played during physical shopping time or the sound we hear from live streams during online shopping, music is a vital marketing tool to businesses. As such, how do businesses decide on the kind of music to play at their premises? We chat wit...

We are very different people but there are some things that everyone generally views or reasons out the same way, which is known as common sense. Examples of common sense include looking left and right before crossing the road, not to leave a candle burning when you leave the house, or complete the urgent tasks first instead of non-deadline tasks. In this podcast, we discuss theories on why common...

What is the difference between Excellence and Perfection? Does striving to achieve both make us a better person? Does it inspire creativity or kill the great mind? What does it mean to have a perfectionist boss at work? Are we pushing ourselves too hard at work and in everything we do?  This episode was recorded at Studio 21:05.

In this loud and bustling world, a new keyword has appeared to counter the hustle bustle of life. Defined as doing the bare minimum of one’s job and no longer putting in time, effort, or enthusiasm than absolutely necessary, the buzz word is Quiet Quitting. In today’s episode, we will be chatting about quiet quitting, quiet breaking up, quiet vacationing, quiet living and some other silence relate...

Those who are good with growing fruits and vegetables are known to have green fingers, while those who kill plants easily are known to have black thumbs. Is it really impossible to grow some food on the balcony of the concrete jungle that we live in? Why are some people moving out of the city to try out sustainable living, and are they succeeding? Join us for a greening chat with Shao-Lyn Low who...

We should realize by now that everything we search on the Internet or the conversation we have with someone in person triggers a series of related ads that are being fed into our newsfeed for the next few weeks. This is called targeted advertising. As consumers, what do we feel about this? Is the algorithm working for us or against us? This episode was recorded at Studio 21:05.

Most people are against working with their friends, especially entering into a business partnership, because history has proven time and time again that the friendship might be stretched beyond repair. But since the 2000s, we see more and more family and friends collaborating at work, entering into partnerships, and more and more of them surviving, in fact thriving both in their bonds and business...

More and more people are dying alone. Most people prefer to die in their own bed, but research shows that only a quarter of deaths occur at home. What would you do if you knew your death date? Where and how do you want to spend your last days of life? Is it too much to fulfill a ridiculous wishlist at one’s death bed? Is planning your own funeral too morbid an idea to consider? This episode was re...

The most common question a musician receives — can you earn a living just by making music — is also the least asked question by those who pay and appreciate good music. So what’s the music scene like in Malaysia? Is it really all struggle and no fame? If you don’t viral overnight, does it mean you are an expired musician? Do you have to sacrifice your values and identity in order to be the musicia...

Being successful is subjective. Whether it is defined as financial stability or being high up on the corporate ladder, there’s a price to pay. How much are we willing to sacrifice to achieve the type of success we envision for ourselves? In this episode, we focus a bit more on the prices to pay for success in the creative arts industry. This episode was recorded at Studio 21:05.

When we are in our early twenties, we are energetic and full of aspirations to strive for the ‘great life’ we’ve envisioned for ourselves. Sometimes we push ourselves too hard, sometimes we push others away while we are at it. Perhaps sometimes, we wish we could turn back time and do things differently. If we had the chance, what would we tell our younger self? This episode was recorded at Studio...

Career breaks – many are afraid to take them in case they return without a job awaiting them. Yet the younger generation is more than happy to take career breaks whenever they desire. The duo chat about career breaks as one of them had taken a year off at the peak of her career. What are the impacts and consequences? And what does one do during a career break anyway? This episode was recorded at S...

Doomscrolling, also known as doomsurfing, is the act of spending way too much time scrolling our social media newsfeed on our phones. We might or might not be consuming the contents we scroll, and that’s the scariest part about doomscrolling. Why do we doomscroll even when we know it is not good for us? How does it impact our mental health, and how do we stop?  This episode was recorded at Studio...

A trio chat between a Gen X, a Millennial and a Gen Z as we dig deeper to close the gap between generations. In this episode, we try to understand how Gen Zs approach life, communication and dreams. From getting their first jobs to knowing what they look forward to in life, we peel the layers one by one to reveal that Gen Zs are not as self-centered as everyone labels them to be. This episode was...

India can be an overwhelming place for first time travellers, but there’s a certain appeal to the land if you can navigate the culture, food and way of life. In this episode, Gina who just got back from India shares some practical tips to help you pack and know what to expect when you arrive. From food to transportation, population density and expectations, at least you’ll know to bring toilet rol...

Working hours are no longer standardized across the industries and countries anymore. Is this a good or bad thing? Where did the concept of 9-to-5 come from, and what was the inspiration behind it? Do flexible hours really work for us in the long run? In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons so that all of us can make better decisions on our working hours. This episode was recorded at Studio...

In a previous episode, we chatted about being text communicators and verbal communicators. To dig deeper into the texting world, we shall discuss some etiquettes when it comes to texting. How many texting platforms do we use daily? Is there a right way to text? Can we do others wrong in our texting habits? Does the depth of our relationship with the other party affect the way we text them? Let’s f...

Change is inevitable, but it is getting way out of hand with the rapid development of the world. One minute we have a job, the next we might have lost it. One second we have a car, the next we might have lost it to a flash flood. For some of these changes, we can easily adapt and move on. For others, it might be a life-changing change that will alter our lives forever. In this episode, we chat wit...

The bedtime monsters are coming alive! The said monsters are insomnia, restless legs syndrome, sleep apnea and some others - that have been keeping us awake at night despite how tired we feel. Does scrolling on our smartphones help us to fall asleep faster? Can we resume sleeping after waking up to go to the loo? Are some of these monsters defeatable? In this episode, we discuss sleeping problems...

In today’s high speed world, stress is almost unavoidable. How much of this stress is caused by technology and our so-called need to keep up with the world? Is technology easing our lives while subtly destroying our inner peace? Are we in denial that technology, when not applied properly, can be harmful to us? In this episode, we dissect the pressures that come with digital responsibilities and wh...

Of course, the direct answer is YES. But how many of us actually live as if we are the main characters in our lives? What does it take to be the main character? Does it include being a people pleaser? Do we have to say YES to everything? How do we take charge of our lives where we don’t compromise ourselves for others? Perhaps the fuel we need is Main Character Energy, and not Main Character Syndr...