Nights with Simon Lim

Peter Yu 俞宏榮 is an actor in local Chinese television and films. You may have seen Peter in the films "A Land Imagined"(directed by Yeo Siew Hua) and "Wonderland" (directed by Chai Yee Wei).  "A Land Imagined" (released in 2018) played at the 29th Singapore International Film Festival, where it was named Best Asian Feature Film by a jury led by Hong Kong director Stanley Kwan. It was the first t...

Steven Yeo is a Counsellor and Trainer with Incontact Counselling and Training in Singapore, and he is a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. On this podcast, Simon Lim asks questions that are related to ONE FM 91.3 listeners.  What are some of the relationship issues that mature and older couples face today? Why is it that some couples eventually learn to tolerate their partner's idiosyncrac...

Clare Kwan is a Principal Clinical Psychologist at Private Space Medical. Clare has extensive experience in individual, group, and family therapy. She has worked in hospitals and private clinics in Perth, Australia for many years. Find out more about what happens when depression strikes in mature and older adults. Who is susceptible and how can depression in older adults be managed? If you're expe...

On this podcast episode, Simon Lim speaks to Sharon Woo, Executive Director, of ABLE. ABLE (Abilities Beyond Limitations and Expectations) is a social service agency that aims to enable the physically challenged to live with dignity and to have productive, meaningful and independent lives. ABLE provides a range of services - including rehabilitation, programmes and training, caregiver support, emp...

Pastor Andrew Khoo is the Founder & CEO of New Hope Community Services (a social service agency serving the displaced and disadvantaged). Learn about support for those who need temporary shelter or long-term housing.  Pastor Khoo is also the brainchild of "Kampung Siglap Lifeskills Training and Retreat Centre", and he will provide insights. Pastor Andrew Khoo has also been appointed as the Har...

Simon Lim speaks to Amanda Ang, Founder & Managing Director of August Bespoke. August Bespoke is a bespoke jeweller from Singapore. https://www.augustbespoke.com Amanda Ang is a woman who reinvented her career. Amanda started out working for Goldman Sachs in New York, before trying her hand at journalism and she even ventured into the travel space. Find out how Amanda started August Bespoke, a...

Linda Teo bought over the modelling agency Carrie Models in 1981. Linda eventually expanded the agency overseas by becoming the founder of Carrie Models Asia Pacific and Carrie Academy International. This agency saw many models achieve success in the international arena - including Ethel Fong, Hanis, Pat Kraal and Nora Ariffin. Today, Linda Teo is Director of Carrie Academy International, and also...

American Singer & Songwriter Jo Potter has one of the best singing voices in the world. One cannot help but be drawn to her smooth, soulful and rich silky voice. She performs effortlessly and beautifully - a great storyteller through the songs she writes and sings.  On 15th April 2023, Jo Potter performed 'live' at Hard Rock Cafe Sentosa in Singapore. Simon Lim caught up with Jo prior to her '...

Simon Lim puts the spotlight on Visual Artist, Faris Nakamura. Faris has exhibited in shows both locally and internationally, including the Kobe Biennale in Japan, as well as at venues in Turkey, Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore.  On this podcast, Faris Nakamura shares about his fourth solo exhibition with Richard Koh Fine Art at Block 47 Malan Road, Gillman Barracks. Faris' new works at this exhi...

At various points in our lives, we will lose our parents or grandparents. How do we overcome grief? What memories do we still treasure in our hearts? Will those experiences of losing our loved ones make us see life differently? Adult siblings Charlotte & Nick Chin (who are in their 50s & 40s respectively) lost their parents. On this podcast, they share their very personal story about their...

Mahdi Bamadhaj is the baker and owner of One 18 Bakery. Mahdi's artisan bakery is located at Block 826 Tampines Street 81 in Sinagpore. https://one18bakery.com/ Mahdi made the transition from working in retail to starting his own artisan bakery. The delicious croissants from One 18 Bakery are no ordinary croissants, with interesting fillings. You may also fancy his sourdough bread. Mahdi even has...

Self-reinvention is something we all need to do at various stages in life. On this podcast, Simon Lim features Anthony Chai, a former Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) pilot for 20 years, who transitioned into the private sector as as investor and entrepreneur, and who is now the Co-Founder & CEO of Real Ezy Pte Ltd. https://realezy.com/ What does self-reinvention mean to Anthony? What wa...

Simon Lim puts the spotlight on British Installation Artist Luke Jerram (Background: Honorary Research Fellow in the School of Biosciences, University of Sheffield; Honorary Doctorate of the University of Bristol; and Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society). Luke Jerram's multidisciplinary practice involves the creation of sculptures, installations and live arts projects. Living in the UK but wo...

Have you noticed that your favourite Hollywood film/television actor or actress, or singing star's voice has aged over time? Perhaps you've even noticed that someone whom you've not met in a long time sounds 'older' in voice now. Why do some people's voice age with time, while others don't?  How does ageing affect the voice? On this podcast, Simon Lim interviews Dr. Leslie Timothy Koh, Consultant...

Simon Lim interviews Alan Koh, Fair Director of the Affordable Art Fair Singapore, as well as Ceramicist Nick Chin and Mxed Media Artist Charlotte Chin.  The Affordable Art Fair will be held at the F1 Pit Building (Friday 10th November to Sunday 12th November 2023). Find out more about the 16th instalment of the Affordable Art Fair Singapore from Alan Koh, as well as hear from Nick and Charlotte a...

Simon Lim interviews Johanna Monange, Founder & CEO of Maison 21G on this podcast. Learn about perfumes, fragrances, scents, Johanna and the story behind Maison 21G. One can have a customised fragrance at Maison 21G, so listen to Johanna as she shares about the process of creating a personalised scent.  Is human behavior affected by the olfactory sense?  What has been Johanna's personal challe...

Alan Tan is the co-owner of Shashlik restaurant, and he belongs to the second generation of owners of this famous restaurant, which first opened in 1986. Find out more about Shashlik from Alan, including its history (which is extremely inspirational), famous people who dined at Shashlik, and its signature dishes.  Shashlik is even known for hiring or retaining seniors as service staff, valuing the...

Malminderjit Singh is the Director of The Birthday Collective and Co-Editor of The Birthday Book series.  The Birthday Book is published yearly, and it comprises of heartfelt and reflective essays from various individuals in Singapore on diverse topics. As people in Singapore removed their masks, following the COVID-19 pandemic, 58 writers contemplated the significance of unmaskings, both literal...

Dominic Tan is the Founder & CEO of Ajumma’s, a casual Korean restaurant which serves Korean comfort food.  Instead of pursuing a degree in university, Dominic chose to forge his own path and this lead to his foray into the F&B industry. It has been almost 10 years since the first Ajumma's opened. There are now five Ajumma's outlets. Find out more about Dominic Tan and Ajumma's on this pod...

Chef Koh Han Jie was named 'Rising Chef of The Year' at the 2020 World Gourmet Awards.  He has with him a breadth of experience in French cuisine, having worked alongside Anne Sophie-Pic at her eponymous three-Michelin-starred restaurant Pic, aa well as assuming the roles of chef de partie and junior sous chef at the three-Michelin-starred Les Amis. Chef Koh's last stint was at Ce Soir, and he now...

Cultural Medallion recipient, Dr. Vincent Leow is one of Singapore's leading contemporary artists. Vincent's artworks range from sculpture, installation, performance art to painting and mixed-media. He is one of the South East Asian artists featured the National Gallery Singapore's exhibition titled "See Me, See You: Early Video Installation of Southeast Asia Exhibition". Find out from Vincent abo...

Vans (born Vanan Govindasamy) is the Founder & Fitness Master Trainer at Fitness Mantras https://www.fitmantras.com What is the unique concept of Fitness Mantras? What has been Vans personal fitness journey? How are clients' expectations or the desired end-goal established in personal fitness training? What are some considerations for mature men and women or seniors in fitness? What business l...

Singer-songwriter Leandra Lane was only 10 years of age, she performed for Michael Jackson in his suite at the Raffles Hotel in Singapore. Leandra Lane has since grown up and sang at countless shows - performing for VIPs and at major events, as well as being the opening act for Ziggy Marley and Rick Price.  Get to know Leandra. What has been a challenge for Leandra and how did she overcome it? Wha...

Ever dreamed of becoming a novelist? Simon Lim puts the spotlight on Tracey Morton, a Singapore-based Irish-Australian novelist and writer. Tracey has a Masters in Crime and Thriller writing from the University of Cambridge. Her more recent novel is titled "Someone is Coming", published by Monsoon Books. Her collection of short stories "Halfway Up a Hill" was published by Kitaab. Tracey has even b...

Would you like to delay ageing and extend longevity - i.e. disease-free and live life with vigour for as long as possible?  Simon Lim interviews Co-founder of Chi Longevity, Prof. Andrea Maier who will provide insights to individualised programs based on diagnostics that can reverse one's biological age as well extend healthspan.  Chi Longevity is located at Camden Medical Centre. Prof. Andrea B....