DBS brand ambassador and kitefoiling champion Max Maeder didn’t expect to walk away from a podcast episode feeling this moved. But that’s what happens when you meet 92 years young Grandma Wan, and her grandson Josiah.

Together they’re the duo behind @grandmotherstories, a TikTok account that’s quietly rewriting what it means to grow older.

With Josiah by her side, Grandma Wan continues to greet life with wide-eyed wonder and wit. They don’t just share videos, they share moments. Real ones. The kind that reminds us that joy, curiosity, and connection don’t come with an age limit.

And in true Game On! style, Max, Grandma Wan, and Josiah show that play connects all ages as they bond over a nostalgic game of saga seeds and pick-up sticks.

Ageing well comes from the meaningful connections we have, having the curiosity to learn and showing resilience through life’s changes. DBS is proud to support a future where every person at every stage of life can age with dignity, purpose and joy.

DBS brand ambassador and kitefoiling champion Max Maeder didn&rsquo;t expect to walk away from a podcast episode feeling this moved. But that&rsquo;s what happens when you meet 92 years young Grandma Wan, and her grandson Josiah.
Together they&rsquo;re the duo behind @grandmotherstories, a TikTok account that&rsquo;s quietly rewriting what it means to grow older.
With Josiah by her side, Grandma Wan continues to greet life with wide-eyed wonder and wit. They don&rsquo;t just share videos, they share moments. Real ones. The kind that reminds us that joy, curiosity, and connection don&rsquo;t come with an age limit.
And in true Game On! style, Max, Grandma Wan, and Josiah show that play connects all ages as they bond over a nostalgic game of saga seeds and pick-up sticks.
Ageing well comes from the meaningful connections we have, having the curiosity to learn and showing resilience through life&rsquo;s changes. DBS is proud to support a future where every person at every stage of life can age with dignity, purpose and joy.

In this podcast, Game On!, Max sits down with special guests – including his mum, Hwee Keng, and DBS’ Tan Su Shan, Deputy CEO and Group Head of Institutional Banking – to explore their unique journeys, life lessons and how they trusted their spark, all while competing in fun games.

Join Max as he balances strategy, wit, and meaningful dialogue in this new podcast. Who will outplay whom? 

In this podcast, Game On!, Max sits down with special guests – including his mum, Hwee Keng, and DBS’ Tan Su Shan, Deputy CEO and Group Head of Institutional Banking – to explore their unique journeys, life lessons and how they trusted their spark, all while competing in fun games. Join Max as he balances strategy, wit, and meaningful dialogue in this new podcast. Who will outplay whom?

DBS Bank | Game On! A Podcast hosted by DBS ambassador Max Maeder

Max Maeder, DBS brand ambassador and kitefoling bronze medallist sits down with special guests – including his mum, Hwee Keng, and DBS’ Tan Su Shan, Deputy CEO and Group Head of Institutional Banking – to explore their unique journeys, life lessons and how they trusted their spark, all while competing in fun games.

Join Max as he balances strategy, wit, and meaningful dialogue in this new podcast. Who will outplay whom? 

Listen to the podcast on Spotify and Apple, or watch the vodcast on DBS YouTube.

Max Maeder, DBS brand ambassador and kitefoling bronze medallist sits down with special guests – including his mum, Hwee Keng, and DBS’ Tan Su Shan, Deputy CEO and Group Head of Institutional Banking – to explore their unique journeys, life lessons and how they trusted their spark, all while competing in fun games. Join Max as he balances strategy, wit, and meaningful dialogue in this new podcast. Who will outplay whom? 
Listen to the podcast on Spotify and Apple, or watch the vodcast on DBS YouTube.

Game On! A Podcast hosted by Max Maeder | DBS Bank

DBS Bank | Ep 5: @grandmotherstories – How a 92-year-old TikTok Star is teaching us to play again

“I’m really proud to be one of so many athletes that represent a small country. Seeing the flag behind me, inspires me to do more.” – Christian Ho, Singapore’s first Formula 3 driver.

The continuous pursuit of excellence connects DBS brand ambassador and kitefoiling champion Max Maeder with Singaporean Formula 3 driver Christian Ho who recently moved to a new team with an illustrious track record of nurturing drivers reach the pinnacle of racing, Formula 1.

In this special episode, both speedsters take the hotseat as they candidly share about their path to success – a combination of natural talent and hard work – and their pride at representing Singapore as they blaze the tracks and sea around the world.

Beyond the conversation, there’s also time for some fun and fierce competition! Max and Christian hit the racing simulator to set the fastest lap around the Marina Bay Street Circuit. Can Christian dominate his home ground, or will Max pull off an unexpected victory? Find out on Game On!

&ldquo;I&rsquo;m really proud to be one of so many athletes that represent a small country. Seeing the flag behind me, inspires me to do more.&rdquo; &ndash; Christian Ho, Singapore&rsquo;s first Formula 3 driver.
The continuous pursuit of excellence connects DBS brand ambassador and kitefoiling champion Max Maeder with Singaporean Formula 3 driver Christian Ho who recently moved to a new team with an illustrious track record of nurturing drivers reach the pinnacle of racing, Formula 1.
In this special episode, both speedsters take the hotseat as they candidly share about their path to success &ndash; a combination of natural talent and hard work &ndash; and their pride at representing Singapore as they blaze the tracks and sea around the world.
Beyond the conversation, there&rsquo;s also time for some fun and fierce competition! Max and Christian hit the racing simulator to set the fastest lap around the Marina Bay Street Circuit. Can Christian dominate his home ground, or will Max pull off an unexpected victory? Find out on Game On!

DBS Bank | Ep 8: Christian Ho – Speed, discipline and chasing success

“With the right values, no matter what happens, you’ll be a success.”

It’s a statement that’s easy to say, but how do you actually live it, year after year? In this episode of Game On!, national kitefoiler and DBS brand ambassador Max Maeder goes head-to-head in UNO with veteran columnist Sumiko Tan and discovers what it takes to sustain purpose and stay deeply passionate about one’s calling for decades. Their exchange bridges two different worlds – an athlete’s sporting career often comes with a timed runway, while journalism can be sustained over a lifetime.

From uncovering the mindset shifts that help a job not feel like “work”, to finding the courage to reinvent yourself at any age, want to know how to keep your spark alive as you grow older and why ageing well has nothing to do with slowing down? You’ll find it here.

DBS is proud to support a future where everyone can live with dignity, joy and purpose at every stage of life.

&ldquo;With the right values, no matter what happens, you&rsquo;ll be a success.&rdquo;
It&rsquo;s a statement that&rsquo;s easy to say, but how do you actually live it, year after year? In this episode of Game On!, national kitefoiler and DBS brand ambassador Max Maeder goes head-to-head in UNO with veteran columnist Sumiko Tan and discovers what it takes to sustain purpose and stay deeply passionate about one&rsquo;s calling for decades. Their exchange bridges two different worlds &ndash; an athlete&rsquo;s sporting career often comes with a timed runway, while journalism can be sustained over a lifetime.
From uncovering the mindset shifts that help a job not feel like &ldquo;work&rdquo;, to finding the courage to reinvent yourself at any age, want to know how to keep your spark alive as you grow older and why ageing well has nothing to do with slowing down? You&rsquo;ll find it here.
DBS is proud to support a future where everyone can live with dignity, joy and purpose at every stage of life.

DBS Bank | Ep 7: Sumiko Tan – Reinventing yourself after decades in one career

"We go to senior centres to busk. They dance along, even those in wheelchairs. That’s our purpose: to bring happiness and encouragement to others."

Meet Gillian and Davidson, better known as Silver Hype – the electrifying duo in their sixties who’ve taken Singapore’s streets (and social media) by storm. What started as a bold idea, to pursue an unusual musical career post-retirement, has become a movement that’s challenging stereotypes and rewriting the narrative of what ageing can look like.

In this special, concert edition of Game On!, they join national kitefoiler and DBS brand ambassador, Max Maeder, for a heart-to-heart chat over a spirited round of Scrabble, about their journey from working more conventional jobs to discovering a new rhythm later in life - busking round town.

From giving hope to those afflicted with illness, to reminding others that it’s never too late to chase a passion, their story reminds us that purpose doesn’t have an expiration date – it simply evolves. DBS is proud to support a future where every person, at all stages of life, can age with dignity, purpose and joy.

"We go to senior centres to busk. They dance along, even those in wheelchairs. That&rsquo;s our purpose: to bring happiness and encouragement to others."
Meet Gillian and Davidson, better known as Silver Hype &ndash; the electrifying duo in their sixties who&rsquo;ve taken Singapore&rsquo;s streets (and social media) by storm. What started as a bold idea, to pursue an unusual musical career post-retirement, has become a movement that&rsquo;s challenging stereotypes and rewriting the narrative of what ageing can look like.
In this special, concert edition of Game On!, they join national kitefoiler and DBS brand ambassador, Max Maeder, for a heart-to-heart chat over a spirited round of Scrabble, about their journey from working more conventional jobs to discovering a new rhythm later in life - busking round town.
From giving hope to those afflicted with illness, to reminding others that it&rsquo;s never too late to chase a passion, their story reminds us that purpose doesn&rsquo;t have an expiration date &ndash; it simply evolves. DBS is proud to support a future where every person, at all stages of life, can age with dignity, purpose and joy.

DBS Bank | Ep 5: @grandmotherstories – How a 92-year-old TikTok Star is teaching us to play again

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