Best Truong Nguyen Podcasts (2025)

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Season 4 - Episode 4 | From Corporate Leadership to Purpose - Driven Entrepreneurship: Abraham Y. Elias’s Journey (Vietnam, Singapore) 37:39

6h ago37:39

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In this compelling episode of Thriving in the Age of Disruption, Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra sits down with Abraham Y. Elias, a seasoned corporate leader turned entrepreneur, to explore his transformative journey. After 25 years in the corporate shipping industry, Elias ventured into entrepreneurship, founding multiple family businesses, including Anne …

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Season 4 - Episode 3 | An Island Girl Becoming a Greenfield Expert in Vietnam with Alison Astarita (Vietnam, Malta) 30:36

14d ago30:36

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In this episode, Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra speaks with Alison Astarita, a global operations executive, greenfield specialist and an accomplished leader in the automotive industry who has spent over 20 years working in Asia, including China and Vietnam. Alison shares her inspiring journey, from starting in quality management to leading multiple Greenfi…

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Season 4 - Episode 2 | Gender Equality and Entrepreneurial Leadership with Koh Yan Ping (Singapore) 24:12

1M ago24:12

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In this episode, Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra, Founder of Talent Leadership Crucible and Impact Velocity, speaks with Koh Yan Ping, CEO of the Singapore Council of Women’s Organizations (SCWO). Yan Ping shares her journey from working in NTUC to leading SCWO, a non-profit championing gender equality. The conversation explores entrepreneurial leadership, …

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Season 4 - Episode 1 | The Journey from Chef to Business Owner and Coach: Victor Burrill (Vietnam, UK) 21:32

1M ago21:32

21:32

In this episode, Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra, Founder of Talent Leadership Crucible and Impact Velocity speaks with Victor Burrill, Chairman and Chief Connecting Officer of the Business Executive Network (BEN) in Vietnam. Victor shares his journey from his early days in the UK as a chef and event manager to becoming a leadership coach and establishing B…

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Season 3 - Episode 12 | Holistic Healthcare - Blending Eastern Wisdom and Western Medicine: Dr. Huong Nguyen (Vietnam) 29:41

4M ago29:41

29:41

What does holistic healthcare truly mean, and how can it transform patient outcomes? To wrap up our podcast Season 3 today, Dr. Ramesh meets with Dr. Huong Nguyen, a distinguished medical doctor and researcher from Vietnam, who shares her journey of blending Eastern tradition with modern Western medical practices to create a holistic approach to he…

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Season 3 - Episode 11 | Expert Insights: Research on Creativity and Innovation, and Impact of AI and WFH: Professor Roy Chua (Singapore) 34:25

4M ago34:25

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Welcome to an Expert Special Edition on creativity and innovation research in Asia, and the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Work From Home (WFH) trends, brought to you by Dr. Ramesh and Professor Roy Chua, who is a Professor of Organisational Behaviour at the Singapore Management University (SMU) – Lee Kong Chian School of Business. Prof…

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the reality of moving to london ft. paula ly 42:34

4M ago42:34

42:34

We get candid and real about the ups and downs of uprooting our lives in Melbourne, Australia and moving to London as 2 Aussie Asians 🇬🇧 Join us as the @SheilasAbroad aka my home girl - Paula Ly and I share our journey across the pond so far! In this episode: first impressions of london house hunting debacle living in a share house with boys workin…

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Season 3 - Episode 10 | A Post-War Spirit of Independently Finding Solutions in Life: Nguyen Thi Nam Phuong (Vietnam) 40:26

6M ago40:26

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Dr. Ramesh delves into the remarkable journey of Ms. Nguyen Thi Nam Phuong, a dynamic entrepreneur from Vietnam. A 'can-do' spirit forged from her post-war childhood helped her navigate education in Russia and later, to co-found one of Vietnam's earliest companies in organisational development, charting its path of innovation and success. Join us a…

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Season 3 - Episode 9 | Harnessing the Power of Our Networks and Technology for a Sustainable Future: Dr. Katia Chaban (USA) 33:20

7M ago33:20

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Dr. Ramesh explores the powerful synergy between people and technology with Dr. Katia Chaban from the USA, to enable innovation so businesses, people, and the planet can thrive. With 25+ years of global IT leadership experience working with Fortune 500 companies, Dr. Chaban shares her unique insights for companies to integrate sustainability into t…

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Season 3 - Episode 8 | How Motherhood Ignited My Entrepreneurial Spirit: Truong Ngoc Phung (Vietnam) 23:47

7M ago23:47

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Dr. Ramesh catches up with Truong Ngoc Phung, a mother of two and a passionate entrepreneur. Motivated by a desire to become the best mother to her daughters, Phung pursued an entrepreneurial journey in early childhood education. Phung underscores the importance of embracing crises with acceptance and love, viewing them as opportunities for growth.…

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Season 3 - Episode 7 | Journey of Resilience - From Child Refugee to Corporate Warrior to Entrepreneur: Chrystie Dao (Vietnam) 27:04

7M ago27:04

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Join Dr. Ramesh and Chrystie Dao, an inspiring entrepreneur and venture builder with a rich, multicultural background. Chrystie shares her compelling journey from fleeing Vietnam as a refugee child, to carving out a successful international career in banking and tech entrepreneurship. Thriving in different cities from Sydney, London to Singapore, a…

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Season 3 - Episode 6 | Lifelong Learning and Kindness For a Sustainable Future: Dr. Jimmy Pham (Vietnam) 35:51

8M ago35:51

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Join Dr. Ramesh to meet visionary Vietnamese-Australian entrepreneur Dr. Jimmy Pham, a transformative leader and advocate for social justice. Armed with a mission to uplift at-risk and disadvantaged youth, Dr. Pham founded KOTO in 1999, transforming it from a small café into a social impact organisation that has empowered countless underprivileged …

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Season 3 - Episode 5 | Forward-Thinking Entrepreneurship from Industry 5.0: Dr. Viveka Kalidasan (Singapore) 24:02

9M ago24:02

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What can we apply from Industry 5.0 to models of forward-thinking Entrepreneurship? Dr. Ramesh chats with Dr. Viveka Kalidasan, Founder-CEO of the world's first and only inclusive, industry 5.0 accelerator cum startup studio, River Venture Studio. She's also recognised as MIT 35 Innovators Under 35 and Singapore Top 100 Women in Technology. Join us…

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i'm moving to london | UA Goes Global 21:14

9M ago21:14

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'Ello Guv'nas 💂‍♀️🇬🇧In this episode: I'm moving to London innit - who, what, when, where, why?! Eldest child in an immigrant fam energy Team updates What's in store for UA Goes Global Future of UA - p.s. we'll still be alive!!! Thank you for tuning in and for all your support <3 Let us know what type of content you'd be keen to hear and see from us…

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Season 3 - Episode 4 | Special Edition - Systemic Change for Sustainability: Geert-Jan 'GJ' Van Der Zanden (Thailand) 32:56

9M ago32:56

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In this episode dedicated to Sustainability, Dr. Ramesh and Mr. Geert-Jan 'GJ' Van Der Zanden confront the pressing need to overhaul traditional notions of success in business. GJ, Visiting Professor, Author and Expert on Sustainability, Transformational Leadership and Systemic Change, underscores how critical it's now become for all stakeholders t…

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Season 3 - Episode 3 | Resource Mobilisation in Non-Profit Work for Maximal Social Impact: Nguyen Thu Hue 22:14

10M ago22:14

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Join Dr. Ramesh to meet an inspiring changemaker and social impact pioneer, Ms. Nguyen Thu Hue. We'll explore how best to leverage on resources to build effective non-profit organisations for maximal social impact. Hue also shares her strategies for thriving in the face of adversity, while making a meaningful difference in the world. A trailblazer …

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82. Dating Apps Suck, Emotional Unavailability & Low Effort Culture ft. Brenda Van 1:06:27

10M ago1:06:27

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We're joined by boss babe, Brenda Van - founder of Dating Apps Suck - a dating events company that brings together like-minded individuals through connection-building initiatives like mixers, speed dating & most recently, run clubs. Grab that cup of tea or shot of tea-quila and join us as we delve into the culture of modern day dating (Melb vs. Syd…

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81. Cut Fruit as a Love Language & Being the Only POC in the Boardroom ft. Thanh Truong aka Fruit Nerd 1:01:10

10M ago1:01:10

1:01:10

From cut fruit as a love language in Asian households to being the only POC in the Coles boardroom, this was such fruitful convo that is guaranteed to leave you feeling so good! Thanh is a produce expert, wholesale fruiterer & absolute legend in the fruit & veg media scene. We're SO excited to share with ya'll this upbeat episode! In this episode w…

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Season 3 - Episode 2 | Inside the Mind of the Founder of the World's First Investor Angel Network: Marc Kramer (USA) 35:23

10M ago35:23

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Dive into the remarkable journey of Mr. Marc Kramer, a seasoned entrepreneur and author, as he shares insights from his diverse career in entrepreneurship, journalism and angel investment. Marc recounts his path from sports writer to founding the world's first formally organised investor angel network, and shares the secrets behind his entrepreneur…

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80. Amber Liu: Identity & Mental Health in the Asian Pop Industry 32:49

10M ago32:49

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We're stoked to be BACKKK and joined by the uber talented yet down-to-earth powerhouse that is Amber Liu! Amber took time out of her 2024 'No More Sad Songs' world tour to chat to us about where it all began, the highs and lows of the Asian pop industry and the importance of community.In this episode we discuss: Growing up as a Chinese American Bei…

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Season 3 - Special | International Women's Day 2024: #InspireInclusion with Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra 11:01

11M ago11:01

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For this International Women’s Day #IWD2024, let’s celebrate together and #InspireInclusion! We commemorate this very special day with a diverse range of inspiring voices of Changemakers from across the Asia-Pacific region - Amanda Ralph (Australia), Banali Luthra Malhotra (United Arab Emirates), Oanh Kieu Pham (Vietnam), Natasha KK Mak-Levrion (Si…

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Come See Natalie Tran, Brendan Pang & Lizzy Hoo ✨LIVE✨ 1:08

11M ago1:08

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Joined by special guests - YouTuber & actress Natalie Tran, comedian & writer Lizzy Hoo, and MasterChef & restaurateur Brendan Pang, we’ll be having a live intimate podcast conversation ‘Under the Stars’. Featuring goodies from awesome Asian Australian businesses, live music & more - this night is all about celebrating what it means to be Unapologe…

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Season 3 - Episode 1 | Our Shared Vision - A Transgenerational Legacy: Poorani Thanusha (Singapore) 22:19

11M ago22:19

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Welcome to Season 3 of the "Thriving in the Age of Disruption" podcast series with Dr. Ramesh! We're excited to kickstart a brand new 2024 season by welcoming a very dear guest speaker, Ms. Poorani Thanusha, who happens to not only be a Principal Consultant at Talent Leadership Crucible, but is also the sister of our podcast host, Dr. Ramesh, and t…

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Season 2 - Episode 12 | Decoding Entrepreneurship - Insights from a Startup Mentor: Tran Xuan Moi (Vietnam) 20:18

1y ago20:18

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Join Dr. Ramesh and Mr. Tran Xuan Moi, Founder and CEO of ATM in Vietnam to decode the entrepreneurial and crisis-resilient mindset. Mr. Moi, a seasoned entrepreneur and startup mentor based in Vietnam, plays a prominent role in Danang's thriving entrepreneurial scene. Discover the keys to success, such as identifying market pain points, finding su…

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Season 2 - Episode 11 | Mastering the Balancing Act - Powerhouse Mom and Entrepreneur: Natasha KK Mak-Levrion (Singapore) 16:25

1y ago16:25

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Get ready to meet Natasha KK Mak-Levrion, a powerhouse mom and entrepreneur based in Singapore. In this candid conversation with Dr. Ramesh, Natasha takes us on a journey through her entrepreneurial inclinations, from childhood sticker ventures to leading her own consulting company. Natasha spills the beans on the rollercoaster of pivoting business…

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Season 2 - Episode 10 | Driving Growth with Da Nang's First Public-Private Partnership Business Incubator: Nguyen Van Chuong (Vietnam) 22:50

1y ago22:50

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Startup Evangelist Mr. Chuong Nguyen believes that business growth is the driving force for good things in the world. As society faces an ever-increasing number of problems, we need new founders more than ever to solve them. Chuong, CEO of Da Nang Entrepreneurship Support (DNES) Business Incubator, jumps into a discussion with Dr. Ramesh on innovat…

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Season 2 - Episode 9 | Building Vietnam's Entrepreneurship Ecosystem: Tran Tri Dung (Vietnam) 17:34

1y ago17:34

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Tune in for a dialogue on entrepreneurship, crisis resilience, and the pursuit of a thriving future in Vietnam's dynamic entrepreneurial scene. Dr. Ramesh chats with Mr. Tran Tri Dung, program manager of the Swiss Entrepreneurship Program, which facilitates a supportive entrepreneurial ecosystem, increasing the readiness of innovative entrepreneurs…

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79. Being Delulu, Conflict in Relos & First Impressions | UA Unplugged 56:08

1y ago56:08

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Welcome to another ep of UA Unplugged - the dnms that we usually have after a recording day/sesh when the mics are unplugged. UA Unplugged will be our more casual episodes and a place where you can get to know the UA fam better. Join us as we throw straight bants and roast each other about first impressions, being delulu & everything in-between. Ho…

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Season 2 - Episode 8 | Innovating for Health Impact - Entrepreneurial Insights with CEO of Breakthrough Probiotics Biotech Company: Dang Quoc Hung (Vietnam) 11:42

1y ago11:42

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Can you imagine a future without antibiotics? Discover the cutting edge of health innovation with Dr. Ramesh and Mr. Dang Quoc Hung, Co-Founder and CEO of LiveSpo, which offers breakthrough spore probiotics technology. Hung shares about groundbreaking spore probiotics that can help fight antibiotic resistance, even stopping diarrhoea in a very shor…

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78. Muay Thai Wins, Losses & Mental Resilience ft. Spring Sia, River Daz & Tim Nguyen 1:39:50

1y ago1:39:50

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Aussie Asian Muay Thai legends, Spring Sia, River Daz & Tim Nguyen take us on their rollercoaster of a journey with Muay Thai. From humble beginnings to pivotal wins, losses and everything in-between. This was such a fun conversation full of inspiration and of course, a whole lot of banter.In this episode, we discuss: How everyone got into Muay Tha…

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Season 2 - Episode 7 | The Art of Venture Building - Decoding the DNA of Successful Startups: Goh Chew Lam (Singapore) 23:01

1y ago23:01

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In this episode, Dr. Ramesh and Venture Builder Goh Chew Lam (CL) decode the DNA of successful startups. We explore the intricate journey from ideation to thriving business, emphasising an entrepreneurial and crisis-resilient mindset and qualities that propel these startups to success. Startups are a blend of ambition, innovation, and resilience, w…

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77. Love, Romance & Cheating | UA Unplugged 33:11

1+ y ago33:11

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Welcome to another ep of UA Unplugged - the dnms that we usually have after a recording day/sesh when the mics are unplugged. UA Unplugged will be our more casual episodes and a place where you can get to know the UA fam better. Join us as we throw straight bants and roast each other about cheating, romance & everything in-between. Hope you enjoy!I…

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Season 2 - Episode 6 | Challenging Status Quo with Creativity and Resilience: Banali Luthra Malhotra (United Arab Emirates) 29:53

1+ y ago29:53

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Get ready to pick up some careerpreneur insights! In this episode, Dr. Ramesh introduces us to marketing maverick Banali Luthra Malhotra, who takes us on an inspiring journey of corporate dynamism and personal resilience. Banali's brand of thriving involves achieving authenticity and balance across various aspects of life, embracing opportunities, …

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76. Rizz, Our Crushes & the Chase | UA Unplugged 51:56

1+ y ago51:56

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Welcome to UA Unplugged - the dnms that we usually have after a recording day/sesh when the mics are unplugged. UA Unplugged will be our more casual episodes and a place where you can get to know the UA fam better. Join us as we throw straight bants and roast each other about rizz, the chase and everything in-between. Hope you enjoy! In this episod…

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75. Quarter-Life Crisis, Moving Out & Melb vs. Syd ft. THUY 1:00:48

1+ y ago1:00:48

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Our ol' mate Thuy is BACK for an extra spesh catch-up! For those of you who are new, Thuy was the co-host of UA for 4 seasons. We catch up about what's changed since she's left the show - from moving to Sydney to living with her bf. Find out if Melb is better than Sydney once and for all ;) In this episode, we discuss: Change in our lives Pros + co…

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Season 2 - Episode 5 | Embracing Change and Taking Action: Dr. Jakarin Srimoon (Thailand / Hong Kong) 23:27

1+ y ago23:27

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In this episode, Dr. Ramesh delves into the life and experiences of Dr. Jakarin (JK) Srimoon, an academic who embraced change with curiosity and entrepreneurial verve. Hailing from Thailand and now driving an Innovation Leadership program from the USA, Dr. JK's story highlights how being willing to act on opportunities without waiting for all the r…

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74. The Grind Don't Stop Baby ft. Eugene Cheng of The Sneaker Laundry & Nathan Yun of Paire | pt. 2 1:11:42

1+ y ago1:11:42

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From humble beginnings to the hustle and grind, join us as we deep dive into the birth of successful Asian Australian businesses ⁠⁠The Sneaker Laundry⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠Paire⁠⁠ with the masterminds behind the madness - Eugene Cheng and Nathan Yun. In this episode, we discuss: the birth of paire & the sneaker laundry when friendship and business mix why market …

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73. Childhood Trauma & The Making of an Entrepreneur ft. Eugene Cheng of The Sneaker Laundry & Nathan Yun of Paire | pt. 1 43:32

1+ y ago43:32

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From military school to high achieving Asian culture, join us on this wild ride into the childhood and lives of 'Foot Fighter' entrepreneurs Eugene Cheng of The Sneaker Laundry and Nathan Yun of Paire. A fascinating conversation about how childhood, roots and upbringing can leave a profound impact on an entrepreneur's path to success. In this episo…

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Season 2 - Episode 4 | From Vision to Impact - A Design-Driven Entrepreneurial Journey: Joshua Breidenbach (Vietnam) 21:01

1+ y ago21:01

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In this conversation, Dr. Ramesh is joined by a branding and creative design expert, Joshua Breidenbach, who is the co-founder and executive creative director of Rice, a Vietnam-based company for branding strategy and design. Enjoy their deep dive into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship that explores the power of good storytelling, navigating cr…

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Season 2 - Episode 3 | Asia's Leading Podcast on Thriving with Dr. Ramesh 2:03

1+ y ago2:03

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Welcome to an exciting Season 2 of Asia's leading podcast “Thriving in the Age of Disruption” with Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra. We hope you're ready for a new season of growth and empowerment because Dr. Ramesh and her amazing network of guest speakers are thrilled to embark on this journey with you once again. Join us as we explore in array of compelli…

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Season 2 - Episode 2 | Beyond Profits - Inspiring Change with Social Entrepreneurship: Pham Kieu Oanh (Vietnam) 29:42

1+ y ago29:42

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Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra dives into the heart of Vietnam's social enterprise movement with Ms. Pham Kieu Oanh, the visionary Founder and CEO of the Center for Social Initiatives Promotion (CSIP). We explore Ms. Oanh's journey as the "midwife of social enterprise", from empowering a new wave of social entrepreneurs, fostering innovation to address pre…

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Season 2 - Episode 1 | From Setbacks to Success - Building a Crisis-Ready Entrepreneurial Mindset: Csaba Bundik (Vietnam) 27:09

1+ y ago27:09

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Every setback is an opportunity in disguise. Csaba Bundik is a seasoned entrepreneur and business advisor with more than 20 years of experience in management, entrepreneurship, and innovation. His journey is a testament to the power of resilience and strategic thinking. He shares gripping anecdotes from his own experiences, which reveal how he not …

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Cheeky Ask | We Want to Hear From YOU 🫵🏼 1:35

1+ y ago1:35

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✨FEEDBACK SURVEY - https://forms.gle/QuZ921FNNB1XCoN57 ✨Hey everyone! Just a quick one - if you have a few minutes to spare, we've got a cheeky lil survey we'd love for you to fill out ☺️ We're constantly trying to improve our content to provide you beautiful souls a superb listening experience. Please find the survey link above and again here! In …

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Building a Sustainable Future: Transformative Education and Entrepreneurship 22:08

1+ y ago22:08

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Welcome back for Season 2 of "Thriving in the Age of Disruption," Asia's premier podcast dedicated to empowering you to navigate and thrive in the ever-changing landscape of today's dynamic world. Your host, Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra, is absolutely thrilled to embark on yet another enriching journey with you. In this episode, we have the privilege of …

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72. Business Lows, Dreaming Big & Building a Rave Community w/ No Sleep Ent ft. Michael Duong, Lilly Lin, Cat NLien, Eugene Cheng & Jubs | pt. 2 42:58

1+ y ago42:58

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In our season 5 finale, we're joined again by the crew behind No Sleep Entertainment - an Asian Australian based music & events company that produces events for the community by the community. NSE collaborates with international and local DJs and stellar production crews to give us raves and festivals like Bass Horizon, Asteria & more!🌟Watch the fu…

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71. Bringing Raves to Life w/ No Sleep Entertainment ft. Michael Duong, Lilly Lin, Cat NLien, Eugene Cheng & Jubs | pt. 1 1:08:37

1+ y ago1:08:37

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Today we have the crew behind No Sleep Entertainment - Lilly, Cat, Jubs, Michael & Eugene bring us good vibes, bants and infectious energy. No Sleep Entertainment (NSE) is an Australian based music & events company that produces events for the community by the community. NSE collaborates with international and local DJs and stellar production crews…

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70. Rowi Singh: In-Between Cultures, South Asian Pride & Being Seen as a Beauty Content Creator 40:43

1+ y ago40:43

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We're joined by the bold & brilliant Rowi Singh! Rowi is a proud, Indian Australian artist, beauty content creator and all-round style icon. She’s amassed a community of 402K Instagram followers and 191K Tiktok followers through her unapologetically bold looks, fight for diversity, face accessories business called embellishbyrowi and a colourfully …

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69. How to be a Tattooed Asian Baddie ft. Thao Tran (@thao.tattoo) & Jen Nguyen (@tattsbyjen) 1:01:09

1+ y ago1:01:09

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We're joined by tattoo artists Thao Tran (@thao.tattoo) & Jen Nguyen (@tattsbyjen) who share their stories of resilience, vulnerability & badassery. We delve into the art of tattooing, tattoo culture in Asian communities and how Thao and Jen discovered themselves through ink, art and community. In this chat, we discuss: Jen & Thao's tattoo origin s…

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68. Living In Our Single Era, One Night Stands & Getting Back w Exes? 43:48

1+ y ago43:48

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UA is officially in our emotionally unavailable era (ok everyone except for Nicole). Join the UA fam (minus Anth) for a fun convo all about love and not love? In this chat, we discuss: Taking a break Icks Green flags Sibling Theory Would we do long distance relationships? Our love languages Opinions on the 3 month rule Would we have a one-night sta…

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67. Melissa Leong: A Love Letter to Food & the Asian Diaspora 29:19

1+ y ago29:19

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Melissa Leong is unapologetically Asian. She’s a powerhouse in the food industry and is one of the hosts and judges on Masterchef Australia. To add to her stellar resume, she's also a renowned food and travel writer, columnist, TV and radio broadcaster, MC and author. Whether it be on set or in the kitchen, she breathes defiance and voracity into e…

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