Soh Rui Yong, the celebrated long-distance runner hailing from Singapore, is a name synonymous with endurance and resilience. From his educational pursuits in the UK to his record-breaking feats back home, Soh's journey has been nothing short of remarkable.In this exclusive podcast episode, Soh reveals the passion driving his running career, sheds light on the challenges he's confronted, and shares his vision for the future with his new running academy - RunSohFast Academy. He also dives deeper into the making of his 6 national records, controversies, public perception of him, and many more.
Update: Tia broke the 13 metre barrier 4 days ago! đź’™ (this episode was filmed in march 2024) Discover Tia Rozario's inspirational journey from her jumping roots to becoming Singapore's reigning national record holder in both long jump and triple jump. She also discusses her academic path from Princeton University to Duke University, alongside her reflections on navigating the challenges of COVID during her time at university. Amidst her transitions between Singapore and the U.S., Tia shares her thoughts on cultural differences and highlights the vital role of family and friends in her life. Additionally, she also shares valuable tips on balancing academics, athletics, and life's demands at the highest level.
Kampton Kam takes us on an exhilarating journey through the highs and lows of his record-breaking career as a high jumper. From the origins of his passion for the sport to overcoming significant setbacks, including suffering a collapsed lung and family health struggles, Kampton's resilience shines through. He delves into the enthralling experience of competing on the international stage, including the 2023 Asian Games, and shares his thoughts into the unique challenges of balancing athletics with academics as a student-athlete at the University of Pennsylvania. Discover Kampton's inspiring story, his perspective on life as a competitive athlete, and the man behind the jumps in this captivating episode.
Kohei Wong made history as the first-ever Singaporean to sign with a professional baseball team, the Ibaraki Astro Planets. In this episode, he shares insights into his baseball life in Japan, covering training, food, meeting people from all over the world, and the challenges he faced throughout his inspiring journey. Kohei also discusses his thoughts on elevating Singapore's baseball scene, offers advice on balancing academics and sports, and unveils future goals both within and beyond baseball.
Lila is a professional footballer who plays for Lion City Sailors and the Singapore national team.In this episode, we explore Lila's early connection with the sport, the emotions of earning her first international cap, how she balances modelling, football, and studies, and the challenges she's faced throughout her journey. She also discusses societal standards, emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance, and outlines her vision for the future of women's football in Singapore.
Nicholas Mahabir, a rising swimming star representing Singapore, recently made history by becoming the first-ever Singaporean to break the 1-minute mark in the 100m Breaststroke at the 2023 US Pro Championships.In this episode, Nicholas shares his journey with Viaano, covering his roots in Singapore, experiences living in California, the hurdles he had to overcome to break the elusive 60-second barrier, and so much more!
Nathania Ong recently made history as the first-ever Singaporean to play Eponine on the West End stage in the universally acclaimed musical, Les Misérables.In this episode, she unveils her extraordinary journey, revealing the emotional impact after facing rejection from all five drama schools she auditioned for in the UK, moments of stage fright following viral attention online, and the profound significance of embodying Eponine. She also shared invaluable advice for aspiring creatives drawn from her personal experiences and many more.
Hailey Loh is a national golfer for Singapore and also an NCAA Division 1 athlete for the University of Minnesota in the US. In this episode, Hailey had a chat with Viaano to explore how her golf journey started at the age of 5, what it felt like to be the first-ever Singaporean golfer to win an NCAA conference championship, how she dealt with performance anxiety, and many more!
In this episode, Formula Racing driver and world’s youngest karting champion, Christian Ho, shares with Viaano Spruyt how his passion for racing started, the challenges of relocating to Italy at a young age to pursue his F1 dream, him having to bounce back from breaking his arm and shoulder in a crash, and many more inspiring moments.
Teh Xiu Hong, a national shooting athlete representing Singapore, sat down with Viaano Spruyt to reveal insights into her life as a shooter and discuss key moments in her career.This episode highlighted pivotal moments, notably her crowning achievement as the ISSF World Cup champion in the 25m Pistol Women’s event in Changwon, Korea last year. It also delved into her transformative phase, where she conquered fears, transitioning from anxiety during the 2018 finals to clinching the 2022 World Cup title.
Danelle Tan is not only Singapore's youngest-ever female goalscorer, but she's also the very first Singaporean woman to make her mark in European football. Now, she's etching her name in history once more as the first Asian footballer to join the prestigious European club, Borussia Dortmund.In this episode, Danelle shares with Viaano Spruyt her daily routine, her favorite football position, her adventures in learning the German language, her experiences playing the beautiful game alongside male counterparts in England, and so much more.
Reigning Formula Kite World Champion and Asian Games 2023 Gold Medalist, Max Maeder, talks to Viaano Spruyt about the origins of his kiteboarding journey, the deep sense of pride that comes with representing his nation on the global stage, his dynamic and adventurous lifestyle that involves constant travel for international tours, his personal favorite Singaporean dish, and many more.
Chess Grandmaster Tin Jingyao joins Viaano Spruyt on our podcast out of Georgia, United States where he is currently on an exchange program. Watch on to find out more about what it takes to play chess at the highest level.
Is mental health forgotten in Japan? Why is mental health so tricky in Japan? Join Viaano Spruyt and Ghib Ojisan (Japanese vlogger living in Singapore) as they attempt to demystify the frontiers attributed to mental health in Japan, all on this week's Be Yourself Podcast.
As this year comes to a close, feelings of merry, anxiety, and anticipation fill our minds for the years ahead. Join Viaano, Talya, Nicholas, and Fabian as they question the need for reflection, journalling, and regret, all on this week's Be Yourself Podcast.
Stuck at home for too long and wish to start a new wardrobe? Don't worry we've brought Dylan, a local Singapore tailor, here to help us with that! Join Fabian, Viaano, Talya, and Dylan as we talk about mental health struggles/coping strategies regarding entrepreneurship, menswear in Singapore, and how to start a new wardrobe, all on this week's Be Yourself Podcast.
How to listen to my heart? Family roles? Will I find closure? If these questions are floating at the back of your head look no further! Today we sit down with Singer-Songwriter Alyssa as we talk about strengthening our "inner self" through positivity, switching up our environment, and in time... finding closure.. all on this week's Be Yourself Podcast.
In the second of our two-part special, Constance (Singapore's BJJ national athlete) and Tina (founder of Ouioats) joins Fabian and Nicholas to share the mental health struggles of competing as an athlete, what we could change in a perfect world, food, and some trivia questions, all on this week's Be Yourself Podcast.
Trigger warning Explicit content (mentions of suicidal thoughts)In the first of a two-part special, Constance (Singapore's BJJ national athlete) and Tina (founder of Ouioats) joins Fabian and Nicholas, to share about the mental health struggles growing up as an athlete, Asian parenting, eating disorder, and perspectives on therapy, all on this week's Be Yourself Podcast.
What happens when you mix a sabbatical with the thought of doing something that scares you? A trip to Mount Everest base camp and founding an organisation to help the people of Nepal! Join Fabian, Viaano, Delia, and Randall as we ask Randall how it feels like to conquer this expedition, how it changed his worldview, and a little bit about volunteerism/philanthropy, all on this week's Be Yourself podcast.