On the Show with Jill Lim

On the Show with Jill Lim

On The Show with Jill Lim is a mixed bag of nuts - from a peak behind the curtain of people with unique careers and alternative income streams to discovering the world of music to family-friendly activities and women’s health.

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July 10, 2024 22 mins

Heng Suay Eating House isn’t the newest place to dine in at. In fact, it has nothing to do with food! Maryann and Shannon, found each other on The Lion King Tour, building sets and puppets. Now what does a Puppet fixer do once the tour is over? Make miniature sculptures of their favourite local items of course! Thus Heng Suay Eating House was born. Their tribute to the lost world of Singapore. 

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One’s a beauty influencer breaking boundaries, the other is giving away industry secrets. On the show today, how to spot a genuine review by an influencer on a beauty product. As well as how much of your true authentic self you should be putting out to the world as a newcomer to Social Media!

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Zoo keepers have hogged the spotlight for long enough. On the show today, we speak to Alex who started out as a salesman, and made the sharp career change to being an Aquarist with the SEAA! 

How did sales lead him to a life at sea? How have fish made an impact on how he views life now? More importantly, does he have a favourite fish he cares for? Find out on this episode of On the Show. 

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Having done multiple comedy tours around India and Malaysia, our own Sharul Channa is equivalent parts, beauty, wit, and grit! 

She talks about her rise in comedy, what it takes to write a sketch, how her mind is constantly, “finding the funny”

And how one night at a comedy show changed it all. After she walked up and asked the Queen Of Comedy Kumar to give her a shot.

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During the Covid pandemic, “Life coach” became the new trendy title to have. Gone are the days of wanting to be a “fitspo” on social media. Make way for "life coach", "love coach" and "career coach". 

But what do they do? Are there courses to take? Guidelines in place? Find out more with Doctor Jade Kua on what you should be looking out for when seeking a life coach, and what questions to ask. 

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We speak to Lizzy! A former minion of the media world, till she decided one day that Mother Earth needed her more! She left her corporate job in favour of making conscious content. Still using her skills in media to help smaller companies grow their social media following and market their businesses.

Lizzy is a gentle soul on a strong mission to give people bite-sized information on how they can play a small part in bettering the w...

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Editor and Chief Estelle Low from Singapore Women's Weekly weighs in on swearing in front of kids! Should it be done at all? Would allow your child to use the language in private to express themselves? And do boys swear more and at a younger age than girls?

We also talk about the mental load that comes with planning a holiday for the family and what dads can do to play a more active part in sharing the mental load. 

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Borne and Clement from 2 Men Bagel House talk about National Service, Friendship, and expanding their business. Discover how their brotherhood has taken them on the roller coaster ride that is 2 Men Bagel House, their plans to take things overseas, and their love and gratitude for the family that makes 2 Men Bagel House what it is. Jill Lim brings you more.

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On the show, we invited 2 doctors from Abbott to speak more about diabetes. How many Singaporeans are affected by this illness? What are the different types of diabetes? And how can you prevent each of them?

Is diabetes hereditary? Is it reversible? Is there a cure? Has it really only got to do with sugar? They inform us and debunk some myths! 

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How did our Editor-in-chief of Singapore Women's Weekly get pressured into getting her children tuition? What age should we be looking for a tuition teacher and should tuition be a weekly thing? Or should it be up to the child when they’d like it? 

We also talk about allowance. How much you’re giving your child for allowance and how are you teaching your child the value of money

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July 10, 2024 33 mins

Nicest guy Jono makes the switch from the Biotech industry to being a coffee roaster, opening KYUUKEI! Learn all you need to know about coffee, how it’s roasted, where the beans are from, and even what the good 3 in1 brands are! 

Jono gives us a relatable and honest look into the world of coffee.

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Ash is an animal communicator, yes they exist! After a walk around a pet shop when she was younger, Ash felt a parrot reach out to her in distress. Brushing it off as her mind being overly active, she uncovers an interesting family secret... 

A gift that she now uses to help pawrents grieve the loss of a beloved pet. Listen to her story and be blown away.

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Laura, the founder of Yoga for a Change tells her story, of starting a yoga class for stressed-out colleagues, and how that eventually gave birth to Yoga for a Change. A nonprofit organisation that holds outdoor Yoga classes for the public with all donations going toward different charities.

Yoga for a Change is run by the people, for the people, yet Laura herself isn't local. Being a beautiful example of the goodness of the human ...

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Doctor Jade Kua is back with us sharing more about what she does. This time going deeper into what the difference is between a life coach and a wellness coach. Emphasising again on the credentials and questions one should ask when considering looking for a life coach. Also, what happens when a client decides to ghost a coach?

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While our usual editor and chief Estell Low was out sick. I got to speak with Michelle. She’s married and a writer for Singapore Woman’s Weekly, but doesn't have children herself. I get her opinion on different scenarios, as a woman who doesn't want children. 

Also, find out why she’s more forgiving towards a clumsy cat than an ill-behaved child. I tend to agree with her logic. Would you?

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We go through it all, from how she convinced her partners to allow her to pursue music, to navigating the music and bar scene as a young woman in Singapore. The difference in music culture from New York to Singapore and how becoming a mother has changed the way she writes and views music. 

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Toni from August Society gives us the rundown on what sustainable swimwear is, why it costs so much more, and what we are getting for our money. She also gives us proper tips on how to care for our swimwear so that it lasts longer!

Not having a background in fashion or design at all, how has Toni taken August Society from strength to strength and grown the business? Also, what’s in store next for our local swimwear brand August Soc...

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While there aren’t hard and fast guidelines for becoming a Life coach, let alone a code of ethics. What are some standards that Doctor Jade Kua holds herself to and what promises does she make to her clients? 

Is there a minimum age to engage a life coach? How much are parents then involved? What she would disclose to the parents if anything at all? Listen in for all you need to know.

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Creative Chairman of BBDO and author of Collide, Tay Guan Hin, talks about his life growing up not knowing about his Neurodiversity. How his mother being called into the principal's office one day changed his destiny, and how parents, bosses, and the community can better support people who are Neurodiverse. 

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Are you a whiskey lover? Is that the extent of your knowledge? Me too!

Join me together with Mark from Beam Suntory as he gives us the history of whiskey. What makes a good whiskey, what do the years on the bottles actually mean, and how to properly store whiskey!

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