Thriving as a
Thriving as a
thrive is the young audience initiative of The Business Times. In this new series by thrive, we’ll be uncovering the day-to-day realities of various jobs in Singapore. Taking an unfiltered look behind the scenes, we aim to debunk myths about these careers. Podcaster: thrive Produced by: The Business Times, SPH MediaSocial links:
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The truth behind recent F&B closures + reality of being a chef | Thriving as a F&B entrepreneur
2025 hasn't been the best year for F&B in Singapore, with multiple restaurants and chains closing down. In today's episode, we sit down with Alex Chua and Jose Alonso from AC Concepts to discuss all things F&B. Are landlords are really to blame for the recent F&B closures? Are Home-based businesse…
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Dyson engineers gets REAL on hairdryer dupes | Thriving as a Dyson engineer
In today's episode we sit down with two Dyson engineers, Shawn Lim and James Dsouza, to find out what it's like being an engineer at Dyson. We find out why there's so many hair samples in their office and how Dyson's motor are made right here in Singapore. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 3:07 - Shawn a…
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99% of startups will not make it? | Thriving as a venture capitalist
In today's episode we sit down with Vishal Harnal, managing partner of 500 Global, to find out what it's like being a venture capitalist, why he still invests in companies with only 1% chance of making it big, and the importance of enjoying what you do. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:53 - Introdu…
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Top 3 BTO reno red flags, & more | Thriving as an interior designer
In today's episode Thrive co-hosts Daryl and Estelle chats with Ng Sze Wee, co-founder of interior design firm Office Of_, about top red flags new home owners should look out for, scams in the ID industry, and what he really thinks about trends like Japandi. Timestamps: 00:00 - Hook 00:40 - Intr…
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"Do things outside of work." | Thriving as a banker
In today's episode Thrive co-hosts Daryl and Estelle chats with Lee Lung-Nien, Chairman of Citi Private Bank, Asia South to find out what it takes to succeed as an investment banker, why he thinks you should stay in the same company and more. Timestamps: 00:00 - Hook 00:28 - Intro 00:42 - Lung-…
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On defending someone who's guilty | Thriving as a lawyer
Defending a client who's clearly guilty?? Thrive co-hosts Daryl and Estelle chat with Lee Ee Yang, managing director at Covenant Chambers LLC on long hours as a lawyer in the Big 4, burnout in the industry and more. Timestamps: 00:00 - Hook 00:31 - Intro 01:10 - Ee Yang's introduction 01:26 - …
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Night-shift horror stories & more | Thriving as a nurse in Singapore
Creepy night shift stories in the hospital? Thrive co-hosts Daryl and Estelle chat with Kimberley-Ann Tan and Lim Wei Heong, both senior staff nurses from Tan Tock Seng Hospital on the reality of being a nurse in Singapore, their career progression and more. Timestamps: 00:00 - Hook 00:31 - Intr…
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Thriving as a content creator
Is being a content creator all about glamour and freebies? Thrive co-hosts Daryl and Estelle find out from Sya (@syafiqapls) and Leah Shannon (@mizchiefmagik) what being a content creator is REALLY like. Time stamps: 02:52 - Content creator is a dream job? 05:22 - Oversaturation in the market …
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Thriving as a counsellor/therapist
What do counsellors really think about TikTok therapy? Thrive co-hosts Daryl and Estelle chat with Ether Kum and Dr Ong Mian-Li on whether young adults should follow mental health advice on social media. Time stamps: 02:42 - Difference between counsellors and therapists 08:43 - Following the p…
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Introducing a brand new podcast series from thrive!
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