I didn’t expect a CNA documentary “BEING SUNGAPOREAN” to make me question my own identity… but here we are.

In this episode, I open up about my journey from a tiny Russian town to building a life, business, and family in Singapore… a place I never planned to come or stay, yet somehow it became home.

I share what it was like arriving here with no plan, no network, and no Singlish… and how acceptance, safety, and quiet kindness changed everything.

I also break down the surprising findings from the Singapore national identity study… and what they made me question about belonging, race, and what it really means to be Singaporean today.

If you’ve ever felt “in between identities” or wondered where you truly belong, this episode will feel like a mirror!

IN THIS EPISODE

(00:00 ) My Journey to Singapore

(01:03 ) Early Life and Leaving Russia

(02:10 ) First Impressions of Singapore

(03:27 ) Struggles and Acceptance

(04:16 ) Becoming a Naturalized Singaporean

(05:26 ) Reflections on Identity and Belonging

(06:32 ) Core Values of Being Singaporean

(08:52 ) Final Thoughts and Gratitude

(10:39 ) Conclusion: Embracing Multiple Identities

💫 ABOUT YANA FRY

Yana Fry is a globally recognized speaker, top-ranked podcast host, and founder of YanaTV and Timeless Teachings. Known as a soul interviewer, Yana has a rare gift for creating intelligent, emotionally safe spaces where people reveal truths they’ve never spoken publicly before. Her emotionally intelligent conversations have featured leaders, visionaries, and change-makers across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the U.S., making YanaTV a trusted platform for showing the human side of leaders and sharing their real stories. 

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