Seek to Speak

This is a special episode of #GirlsTakeover Seek to Speak, a collaboration with the Women's Aid Organization and in conjunction with UN's 16 days of activism against gender-based violence. #GirlsTakeover is an initiative designed to reclaim and celebrate a girl's right to voice out their opinions, take charge, and advocate for a change! This episode features 15-year-old Mirsha Kumar an...

Episode 12 is joined by lawyer, truth-seeker, and podcaster, Roeshan Gomez! Growing up with a love of conversations, Roeshan started his own podcast with his friends called The Rumah Roy Podcast! This great podcast is a series of casual (and candid!) conversations with a variety of great guests like an award-winning director, a female mixed martial artist champion, and the Women’s Aid Organization...

Episode 11 is joined by Deputy Public Prosecutor for the Attorney General's Chambers, Izzat Fauzan! Former criminal lawyer, Izzat now dedicates his time representing victims and prosecuting wrongdoers. Izzat was part of several high-profile prosecution teams like Najib Razak’s SRC trial which saw our former Prime Minister being found guilty and sentenced to 12 years in prison for abuse of powe...

Our 3rd Speaking Snack is on speech narratives! Here, Aissa talks about changing your speech's point of view in order to control the effect that you have on your listeners. When delivering a speech, differing narratives can instantly transform the tone and feel of your message! Speaking Snacks Series is a new segment on Seek to Speak's podcast which provides you with snack-sized public spe...

Episode 10 is joined by Renegade Radio’s Founder and CEO, Kelvin Tay as well as Producer Extraordinaire, Jasmine Gires! Renegade Radio is a network of independent Malaysian-made podcasts with amazing shows like Two Book Nerds Talking, Qing Chun Podcast, Epic Arcade Pod, The KITA Podcast, and Cultivating the Masses under their belt! Driven by a sense of purpose, they are also the people behind the...

Our 2nd Speaking Snack is on Non-Violent Communication (NVC)! Inspired by Khairun in Episode 7 where she talked about NVC, this Speaking Snack teaches you how to productively resolve conflict in 4 easy steps. This episode also features helpful and relatable real-life examples to emulate or avoid. Speaking Snacks Series is a new segment on Seek to Speak's podcast which provides you with snack-s...

Episode 9 is joined by radio broadcaster, personal finance enthusiast, and content creator, Roshan Kanesan! A producer and radio broadcaster at BFM 89.9, Malaysia's premier business and current affairs station, Roshan has a wealth of experience in speaking and presenting. A personal finance enthusiast, he is also the producer and presenter of the popular Ringgit & Sense segment. In his fre...

[SEEK TO SPEAK SPECIAL #2: 12 Malaysians Talk Mental Health - The Healing & Helping] In conjunction with World Mental Health Day, Seek to Speak has released a two-part special all about Mental Health. Follow 12 average Malaysians as they talk about how they cope with their stress, anxiety, and problems. Some rely on their families for comfort while others seek professional help with therapy an...

[SEEK TO SPEAK SPECIAL #1: 12 Malaysians Talk Mental Health] In conjunction with World Mental Health Day, Seek to Speak is releasing a two part special all about Mental Health. This is the biggest episode we have made so far and consists of 12 average Malaysians with various backgrounds talking about their perception, understanding, and experiences with mental health. Hear how 30 year-old Keeran c...

Episode 8 is joined by Malaysia’s podcasting guru, host, and producer, Norman Chella! Once the Head of Marketing at a Japanese Fintech company, Norm now has his own content creation outfit, ThatsTheNorm Media, specializing in podcasting. He produces and hosts many high-quality shows like Podlovers Asia, AntiFool, Tempered Fables, This is Norm, and Ants under the Sun. His current big project is Roa...

Speaking Snacks Series is a new segment on Seek to Speak's podcast providing you with snack-sized public speaking tips and tricks for the casual and competitive speaker. Learn how to better verbalise yourself and your stories through these fast and easy speaking steps! Episode 1 features our host, Aissa, talking about the importance of credibility and two ways to quickly establish goodwill in...

Introducing the environmental advocate, super mom, and writer extraordinaire, Khairun Nisa Mohamed Zabidi! From being a climate change youth activist to establishing a zero-waste social enterprise to pursuing a Master’s of Science in Environment and Development to becoming a Sustainability Consultant with PwC Malaysia before currently leading UK’s International Climate Fund in Malaysia via the UK...

Episode 6 is joined by the big sister you always wanted - Izza Izelan - an activist, advocate, and all-around great person! Izza is the executive director of WOMEN:Girls, a cause-driven NGO which aims to help women realise their potential as role models and to develop children to become agents of change. A recipient of the coveted Chevening scholarship in 2017, Izza is also an award-winning broadc...

This week, we looked inward and decided to pull the curtains behind Seek to Speak’s origins by interviewing its founder, Ain Aissa, a former wallflower and introvert! Listen to her speaking journey to find out what it took for her to grow and develop her own voice. She also discusses Seek to Speak’s inception as well as her future plans for the platform. Be sure to stay until the end to discover w...

Episode 4 is joined by Izwan Zakaria, a lawyer, mentor, and speaker. Izwan is the managing partner of Izwan & Partners, a commercial, technology, and start-up law firm in KL. He is passionate about training entrepreneurs, aspiring entrepreneurs, and students, and is a mentor for the Founder Institute, Future Lab, Closing the Gap, as well as the Selangor Accelerator Program. He also regularly c...

Episode 3 of Seek to Speak's podcast is joined by the amazing entrepreneur, educator, and advocate, Emellia Shariff! Emellia is the CEO of the Malaysian Institute for Debate & Public Speaking, Managing Partner of Speak-Up Malaysia, as well as the founder of G-Blog. In this episode, we discussed a whole host of diverse issues from virtual learning to accessibility of critical thinking skill...

Episode 2 of Seek to Speak's podcast is joined by the award winning speaker, debater, and educator, Mai Mokhsein! In this episode, we talked all about her transformative speaking journey from freezing on stage at the age of 15 to being Asia's best speaker! She also shares her wealth of experience educating youths all across Asia in public speaking and debating. This episode aims to highlig...

Seek to Speak's podcast is launching its 3rd Season in August with the theme, "The Power of Words". Through experimental formats and diverse topics, we will explore the power of words and the impact that it has on people and places. We believe that strong speeches can move nations, words of comfort can save lives, and stories shared can empower others. In this experimental season, we h...

In this episode, Aissa talks about ways to better express yourself by having regular reflections, building empathy, and constantly communicating. In each segment, she provides easy exercises to practice as well as snippets of advice from the likes of Michelle Obama, J.K. Rowling, and her family members too! Check out https://seektospeak.com/ for more public speaking resources in bite-sized digesti...