Hello Mentor is a show where we have raw conversations with successful individuals from various industries as they share their stories with all their ups and downs, along with practical advice, to help you succeed in your career.
Episodes
Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
“I remember getting grounded and all the physical altercations with my parents at age 16 until one day my dad finally said to me, ‘Hey son, you look like you’re determined so when you turn the age of 18, you’re officially an adult, you can choose your own pathway but not under our rooftop.’”--- Josiah Ng
In this podcast episode, Josiah shares inspiring stories on his journey on becoming a three-time Olympian, representing Malaysia in Athens 2004, Beijing 2008 and London 2012. Josiah talks about his passion for bicycles and how he pursued his dreams in a fairly traditional family from a young age. Josiah shares the challenges as well as his favourite failures of being a competitive athlete and gives advice to people who aspire to be a professional athlete.
To check out Josiah’s olympic experience as mentioned in the podcast, here is the link:
https://www.airbnb.com/josiahng
Josiah Ng (@josiahcyclist) is a retired Malaysian professional track cyclist turned speaker, coach, mentor, tech entrepreneur and brand advocate. He is the first Malaysian cyclist to have made it into the top 6 finalists of the Olympics three times, at the summer Olympics of Athens in 2004,Beijing in 2008 and London in 2012.
In 2004, Josiah was awarded the Malaysian Olympian and the Sportsman of the Year. In 2010, Josiah won gold in the Keirin at the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi at the age of 30.
Josiah is acknowledged to have put Malaysia on the map as one of the best countries for developing world class track cyclists. His competing events were the (individual) keirin, sprintand team sprint with the keirin as his favourite event.
Josiah still remains active in the sport closest to his heart after retirement : he was the national coach for the Thai cycling team for the Asian Games 2018 taking them to a gold. He continues to guest ride at cycling events, he commentates for cycling competitions, he currently coaches a Malaysian state cycling team and he runs his cycling e-academy in Kuala Lumpur.
At retirement, Josiah moved on to be a tech entrepreneur with a start-up service of bringing chefs to one’s home, raising the level of home dining. He also takes the stage to share his years as a professional cyclist and what it takes to be a champion. He is a sought-after speaker and is often invited by corporations and associations as he is a natural engaging storyteller. ‘Unstoppable!’ is a bespoke series of coaching programmes and motivational talks which Josiah offers through Sports Empowered Sdn Bhd. Based on his many years as a winning 2 athlete with the struggles of losing, injury and doubt, ‘Unstoppable!’ focuses on how to develop the mindset of a champion, be it in one’s personal or work life or as a sportsman looking to attain the pinnacle of his athleticism.
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Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
“I was a very emotional child and running away from home was my first instinct, I was rebellious and I wanted to show my parents I don't want to conform. Life begins at that moment when I realised how difficult it was to crawl through life.” --- Hannah Tan
In this podcast episode, Hannah shares personal stories and lessons learnt ever since running away from home at the age of 16 and how she sustained herself at that time. She talks about her journey and career as an entrepreneur, TV host, singer and an actress. She gives tips to young people who want to be independent and advice to those who are going through hard times in their lives.
To check out Hannah’s website as mentioned in the podcast, here is the link:
Hannah Tan (@hannahonline) is a high school dropout who never gave up. She became the first Malaysian to sign a multi-million dollar recording deal in Japan. She’s a computer science & IT valedictorian and 4.0GPA Merit Scholar despite multiple health challenges. Hannah’s inspiring #TrueStory since running away from home at the age of 16, can be found at www.hannah.today.
You may have seen her in TV commercials, on Animax, FOX Sports, TV3, NTV7, 8TV or on big screen, but in this podcast, we’ll get to virtually meet another fascinating side of Hannah Tan—the introvert who’s cried behind closed doors and fought battles many may know nothing about.
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Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
“I’ve always wanted to be an actress, but somehow along the way I found hosting then fell in love with it.” --- Maggy Wang
In this podcast episode, Maggy shares the ups and downs of her journey as a radio host in FlyFM for seven years. She gives advice to young people who want to build a career as a radio presenter. She shares about one of her biggest motivations to do well in life and how she coped with hardships. She talks about building Motion Lab with her partner and gives advice to couples who are considering starting a business together.
To check out Motion Lab and Head Over Heels as mentioned in the podcast, here are the links:
https://open.spotify.com/show/1OtBzHWarp54Xs8fnVA99y
Maggy Wang (@themaggywang) is a former radio personality from FlyFM, TV host turned fitness entrepreneur. She co-founded Motion Lab, a fitness studio focusing on small group classes & personal training in 2019. She is also the founder & host of her very own podcast called Head Over Heels launched early 2020 (available on Spotify, Apple Podcast & Youtube). She is one of the most sought after emcee/ host by major international brands (Adidas, Coach, Longchamp, Uniqlo, Versace, Pandora, Mercedes Benz, etc.) with more than 7-years of experience in radio, television, digital platforms, and live events.
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Thursday Sep 10, 2020
Thursday Sep 10, 2020
“I was quite a rebellious teenager, I’ve always had a mind of my own and have always been very, very curious. ” --- Datin Dian Lee
In this podcast episode, Datin Dian shares how she became one of the youngest property developers in Malaysia when she founded The Clearwater Group, an award-winning boutique property development company. She talks about entrepreneurship and how she juggles multiple businesses at the same time. She shares struggles of building her own business despite coming from a business family and how she overcame those challenges.
To check out The Clearwater Group as mentioned in the podcast, here is the link:
https://theclearwatergroup.com
At the age of 22, Datin Dian Lee (@dianwithlove) pursued her dream to become one of the youngest property developers in Malaysia founding The Clearwater Group with a like minded group of investors. The Clearwater Group is an award-winning boutique property development and lifestyle company. Setting out to build boutique homes that meld traditional property development with the modern needs of the urbanite as well as curating lifestyles that include F&B and Wellness brands.
Balancing her career as an entrepreneur and a mother of 3, Dian found herself in need of deeper meaning and purpose and embarked on a yoga teacher training in Bali in 2016.
The yoga teacher training gave Datin Dian a new outlook in life and inspired her to start her journey to what she calls a “conscious evolution”. Datin Dian believes that we all possess the potential to live our lives to the fullest by being who we truly are, with consciousness, courage and authenticity.
In 2018, Datin Dian saw a story that had to be documented and that led to the production of Malaysia’s first cinematic featured documentary called “M for Malaysia”. The film also became the country’s official submission for Best International Feature Film in the 92rd Academy Awards.
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Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
"If entrepreneurship was easy, everyone would start a business." - Anwar Jumabhoy
In this podcast episode, Anwar shares the challenges entrepreneurs face in Malaysia. He talks about the most common reasons why entrepreneurs fail in Malaysia. He gives advice to aspiring entrepreneurs and tips to overcome the common challenges entrepreneurs face.
To check out Anwar’s website as mentioned in the podcast, here is the link:
https://www.anwarjumabhoy.com/
Anwar Jumabhoy (@ajumabhoy) works closely with Entrepreneurs and CEO’s as a Mentor and Business Coach. Anwar serves on the Advisory Panel of the Taylor’s University School of Hospitality and School of Business. He has been a Mentor at the Malaysian Global Innovation & Creativity Centre (MaGIC) for the SE Accelerator Program - Malaysia's first social enterprise accelerator designed to improve lives and build a sustainable world. Anwar has over 40 years of business and management experience covering several different industries.
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Wednesday Aug 19, 2020
Wednesday Aug 19, 2020
“Most of us have an artsy side that we have not discovered yet. I was really timid to show my drawings to my father when I was younger because my father is an architect and he was also a cartoonist in the 80s.” - Ahmad Hakym
In this podcast episode, Hakym shares personal stories such as his motivations in architecture, how Hakym’s upbringing influences his love for art and more. Hakym talks about KL Sketchnation and gives advice to fresh graduates who aspire to be an architect. He shares the importance of community building and advice for people who are interested in organizing their own collective.
To check out KL Sketchnation as mentioned in the podcast, here is the link:
https://www.instagram.com/klsketchnation/
Ahmad Hakym (@kymioflario) or better known as Kymio in the art industry is an architect by profession and currently pursuing his doctoral study in architecture, relating to cognitive psychology and the act of sketching in a built environment.
He is the founder and director of KL Sketchnation in 2014, a non-profit NGO that runs sketching activities around Kuala Lumpur to promote sketching as a means of communication. His works revolve around travelling urban sketching and recordings of time and places.
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Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
“I was actually born and bred to be a lawyer but I was very rebellious. I did not tell my family or friends that I was posting music on Youtube as Kokokaina. My parents knew that I love singing but I was really afraid at first, that’s why I did it in secret.” --- Zee Avi
In this podcast episode, Zee Avi shares her dreams growing up as a Sarawakian. She talks about what made her come home and how she reconnected with the local music scene after residing in the United States for many years. She shares being an advocate for anti-bullying and mental as well as what inspired her to do so. She talks about her process for song-writing and practical advice to anyone who wants to succeed in the local Malaysian music scene.
To check out Zee Avi’s music as mentioned in the podcast, here are the links:
Zee Avi (@zee.avi) is a Malaysian singer/ songwriter, guitarist, ukulele player and visual artist. She started her music career in 2009, when she was signed to Brushfire Records, making her the first Malaysian to reach many international marks in the US and Asia.
She has performed at esteemed festivals and in many iconic venues and stages, performing tours in the US, Asia, and 6 different cities in China, and much recently, Bangalore, India.
Zee’s songs have also appeared in ads, TV series such as Gossip Girl, Parenthood, Private Practice, Good Doctor, SPY as well as in Movies such as 21 Jump Street, The Oranges and Ola Bola.
Now, more than 10 years later, Zee is a self-funded, independent artist who is still creating music for her long term supportive appreciators around the world.
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Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
“We were so narrow-minded back then because skating was very new to us, we didn’t know much. A lot of things we did were just within our community and that made me realize there’s so much more I can do with skating. ” --- Julian Yee
In this podcast episode, Julian shares his inspiring journey of being the first Olympic figure skater in Malaysia. He talks about his Olympics Winter Games experience in Korea and tips to cope with stressful situations. He shares ways on how to stay disciplined and several important lessons he learnt throughout his journey.
To check out Julian Yee Skating Academy as mentioned in the podcast, here is the link:
https://www.julianyeeskatingacademy.com/
Julian Yee (@julianyeeee) is a National Figure Skating Athlete. He represented Malaysia at the 2018 winter olympics which made him the first Malaysian Winter Olympian. He is also a 2 time SEA Games Champion, 7 time National Champion and the Director of the Julian Yee Skating Academy.
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Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
“I’ve always had a thing for video production. When I was in primary school, I used to carry a video camera around and that’s when I developed my interest for video-making and video production.” --- Ta Wan Qian
In this podcast episode, Tata shares how she turned her video-making hobby into a career. She shares behind the scenes of being a content creator as well as the ups and downs of her profession. She gives advice on how to pursue your passion if you feel lost. She talks about Tata Studios and interesting collaborations throughout her career.
To check out Tata Studios as mentioned in the podcast, here is the link:
https://www.instagram.com/tatastudios/
Ta Wan Qian AKA Tata (@tatatawanqian) is the founder of Tata Studios and an online content creator. She was previously a content strategist in MGAG.
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Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
“It’s a great career, it pays really well, you get paid to talk to people everyday, you meet fascinating people, why would you not work to have that? “ - Andrea Ross
In this podcast episode, Andrea shares her journey in recruitment and what it really means being a recruiter. She shares advice to fresh graduates that are currently deciding on a career to pursue. She gives tips on how job seekers should stay competitive when looking for a job in the new normal and more. Lastly, she talks about The Career Establishment and the solution that they offer.
To check out The Career Establishment and Talent Talk Asia as mentioned in the podcast, here are the links:
https://thecareerestablishment.com/
https://open.spotify.com/show/6hXoYhkK6yjYG83yKXmB5k
Andrea Ross (https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrearossrecruitmenttrainer/) is the founder of “The Career Establishment”, a Leadership and Team development company based in Singapore. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Sociology from Huddersfield University in the UK and is a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, Behavioural DISC consultant and a qualified facilitator (ACTA V5).
Before embarking on a career as a certified trainer & executive coach, online program curator, Andrea spent 13 years in Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam leading a multi-million dollar global search firm Robert Walters.
Andrea is also a podcast host for Talent Talk Asia which features interviews with some of the most successful talents across Asia to discuss the forces, opportunities & challenges that are shaping the corporate landscape airing on spotify, stitcher and i-tunes.
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