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“I wasn’t given a racing car. I chose it. But for other girls, it’s never an option," says motorsport star Bianca Bustamante, on Crazy Smart Asia. In conversation with Tatler Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei, the GB3 racer discusses her social media game, the sacrifices her family made to finance her dream, how racing lets her escape societal expectations and why she can no longer watch anime.
00:00 Introduction to Crazy Smart Asia
00:25 Meet Bianca Bustamante: Breaking Stereotypes
01:30 Quick Fire Questions with Bianca
03:11 Bianca's Early Racing Journey
04:15 Family Sacrifices and Support
08:36 Realising Racing as a Career
14:20 Overcoming Financial and Pandemic Challenges
17:44 The Whole Package for a Racing Driver
18:31 Building a Personal Brand
20:07 Challenges in the Racing Industry
21:49 Gender Dynamics in Motorsport
23:59 The Importance of Representation
26:24 Preparing for GB3 Debut
27:37 Managing Life as a Racing Driver
31:20 Hobbies and Downtime
33:11 Would You Do It All Again?
33:56 Conclusion and Farewell
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From a visual development artist who’s worked on major Hollywood animations to a horror filmmaker terrifying audiences without the jump scares, season 11 of Crazy Smart Asia presents powerful lessons on work and life from Asia’s film industry leaders. Listen for five of the most powerful mindbombs from the season’s guests, designed to help you think bigger, braver and more creatively.
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“If you don’t start calling yourself an artist, no one will,” says Singaporean-Taiwanese actor and writer Grace Chow, on Crazy Smart Asia. In conversation with Tatler Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei, the ‘Good Cop/Bad Cop’ star discusses how to cultivate and protect your creative outlook, how she landed her breakout role in Australian TV series ‘Mystery Road: Origin’ and why she was encouraged to be an exorcist when she was younger.
00:00 Introduction to Grace Chow
01:37 Quickfire Questions
03:33 Grace's Creative Childhood
09:54 Pursuing Drama School
16:58 Early Career Milestones
18:52 Creating and Performing in shows
20:13 The Joy of Performing
20:58 Diverse Roles and Joy in Acting
21:56 Mystery Road Origins Experience
23:26 Good Cop, Bad Cop Audition
25:06 Memorable Moments on Set
27:41 Preparing for Auditions
31:58 Asian Representation in Film
35:31 Advice for Aspiring Artists
38:52 Surprising Facts About Grace
40:57 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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“The Projector is a space for people who are curious,” says Karen Tan, the co-founder of Singapore’s only independent cinema, The Projector, on Crazy Smart Asia. In conversation with Tatler Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei, she discusses the benefits and challenges of disrupting a traditional industry, balancing creativity with business demands and why she lets people throw toilet paper at each other in her cinema.
01:18 Quick Fire Questions with Karen
03:02 Karen's Childhood and ADHD Journey
06:10 Early Entrepreneurial Ventures
09:29 From Architecture to Investment Banking
12:07 The Birth of The Projector
15:06 Discovering the Golden Mile Tower
20:58 The Birth of an Independent Cinema
21:47 Overcoming Initial Challenges
22:35 Embracing Failure and Experimentation
26:17 Building a Cultural Institution
30:10 Balancing Business and Culture
34:24 Unforgettable Moments at The Projector
36:44 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
38:07 Conclusion
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“Horror is like a rollercoaster ride, it mirrors us as human beings,” says Kenneth Dagatan, the film director behind the Philippines’ first scary film to premiere at the Sundance’s Midnight Section. On Crazy Smart Asia, Dagatan shares with Tatler Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei his philosophy of horror beyond cheap thrills, the joy of directing with playfulness and why nothing scares him more than the realities of adulthood.
Timestamps:
00:33 Meet Kenneth Dagatan: Filipino Horror Film Director
01:34 Quick Fire Questions with Kenneth
02:42 Kenneth's Favorite Horror and Non-Horror Films
03:56 The Art of Atmospheric Horror
07:11 Balancing Creativity and Adulthood
08:50 Kenneth's Early Influences and Education
12:48 Discovering Filmmaking in University
14:10 The Journey of a Filmmaker
21:51 The Role of Extras in Films
24:58 Challenges of Filmmaking in the Philippines
25:36 Background Talent and Acting Aspirations
26:42 Success of 'In My Mother's Skin'
29:13 The Journey of Making a Horror Film
34:34 Differences in Horror Across Cultures
37:39 Creative Process and Challenges
44:23 Upcoming Projects and Advice
47:10 Final Thoughts and Farewell
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“Animation is a magical thing that can bring ideas and beauty to people who don’t get access,” says visual development artist Desiree Ong on the Crazy Smart Asia podcast. In conversation with Tatler Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei, Ong shares about the film that sparked her curiosity in animation, being a graphic designer for Guillermo del Toro’s award-winning stop-motion musical ‘Pinocchio’ and navigating the international film world as a Singaporean artist.
Timestamps
00:29 Meet Desiree Ong: Rising Visual Development Artist
01:26 Quickfire Questions with Desiree
04:22 Desiree's Journey in Animation
14:05 Working with Guillermo del Toro on ‘Pinocchio’
30:19 Challenges and Reflections
34:07 Future Projects and Closing Remarks
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“The more specific you are, the more global you are,” says Tan Si En, an award-winning Singaporean film producer and founder of Momo Film Co, on the Crazy Smart Asia podcast. In conversation with Tatler Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei, they share why the best producers are like rivers – they flow with the bends, why the best films tell stories that are true to personal experiences, and dreams of an alternate career as a champagne grower.
Timestamps
00:20 Meet Tan Si En: Award-Winning Producer
01:06 Quickfire questions
03:06 Tan Si En's Early Inspirations
05:01 Journey to Becoming a Producer
10:03 Founding Momo Film Co
12:21 Collaborating with Southeast Asian Filmmakers
20:02 Challenges and Successes in Film Production
22:48 Future Projects and Aspirations
33:22 Personal Passions and Final Thoughts
34:34 Conclusion and Credits
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“Being a film composer is about how good your instincts are,” says music composer Elliot Leung on the Crazy Smart Asia podcast. In conversation with Tatler Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei, the Hong Kong native discusses the process of composing big orchestral scores for blockbusters, why the ultimate compliment is the audience humming the main theme song in the bathroom after watching a film and why the voice memos app is his secret weapon in composition.
00:34 Meet Elliot Leung: award-winning composer
01:29 Quick fire questions
03:20 Elliot's musical journey
06:06 Mentors and musical influences
08:15 Transition from cellist to composer
09:05 Breaking into the film industry
13:40 Role and responsibilities of a film composer
16:38 Designing memorable film scores
17:38 The creative process behind Operation Red Sea
19:48 The Importance of musical pacing
20:50 Mapping out the score
21:34 The reality of creating film music
25:29 Cultural differences in film scoring
27:18 Experiencing the world through music
31:07 Balancing creativity with deadlines
34:17 Reflecting on the composer's role
37:10 The unexpected side of composing
38:17 Conclusion and credits
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This week, we present five motivating quotes from the guests of Season 10 of Crazy Smart Asia. From understanding what real confidence looks like to grasping every opportunity that comes your way, these mind bombs tackle what it means to build a better world, better business or better you.
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Timestamps
00:00 Introduction and Season Reflection
00:14 Real Confidence: Handling Failure
00:53 Long-term Problem Solving
01:52 Achieving Product-Market Fit
02:41 Mastering Networking Skills
03:21 Seizing the Moment: No Regrets
04:14 Season Finale and What's Next
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“In many ways, we are eating ourselves to our own extinction,” says Christophe Bariou, the co-founder of Dehusk, Maison Bukana and Maison Bukana Wines, on the Crazy Smart Asia podcast. In conversation with Tatler Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei, the Filipino-French entrepreneur discusses overcoming a life-threatening cancer diagnosis in his twenties, living life with no regrets and his passion for veganism.
00:21 Meet Christophe Bariou: building a sustainable empire
01:08 Quickfire questions
02:28 Christophe's early life and influence
06:52 Building a sustainable resort in the Philippines
08:39 Facing a cancer diagnosis at 26
16:39 Leadership lessons and business insights
22:02 Advocating for veganism and sustainability
25:34 Conclusion and final thoughts
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“The most important quest of an entrepreneur is to focus on your customers,” says Caecilia Chu, the co-founder and CEO of Singapore-based fintech company YouTrip, on the Crazy Smart Asia podcast. In conversation with Tatler Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei, she discusses building Southeast Asia’s first multicurrency mobile wallet, nailing product market fit, perseverance as a business non-negotiable and the thought of her kids following in her footsteps.
00:27 Meet Caecilia Chu: Founder of YouTrip
01:30 Quickfire questions
04:22 Cecilia's early life and inspiration
10:51 Founding YouTrip
14:54 Challenges and growth of YouTrip
18:52 Navigating COVID-19 and business adaptation
25:06 Future of YouTrip and fintech insights
30:22 Leadership reflections
36:09 Final thoughts
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“To do something great, you need to have focus, discipline and consistency,” says Mathew Leong, executive chef of the award-winning restaurant Re-naa, on the Crazy Smart Asia podcast. In conversation with Tatler Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei, the Stavanger-based Singaporean chef opens up about moving to Norway with just $500 in his pocket, how competition is key to being your best self and why he rarely cooks at home.
00:34 Introducing Matthew Leong
01:17 Matthew's early culinary start
02:27 The path to becoming a chef
03:54 A competitive streak
04:42 Working at world-renowned Re-naa
07:45 Chef life lessons
11:05 Preparing for Bocuse d'Or
12:56 Future goals
18:31 Final thoughts
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“Until the time it's profitable, what’s the hoo-ha about? There is no achievement,” says Nikhilesh Goel, co-founder and group CEO of Singapore-based startup Validus, on the Crazy Smart Asia podcast. In conversation with Tatler Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei, Goel shares his journey from the son of a tea taster in Kolkata to fintech founder, his quiet leadership style and the honest feedback he’s gotten for it, and the difference between seeking collaboration and seeking consensus.
Show notes
00:23 Introduction
01:23 Quickfire questions
05:37 Growing up in Kolkata
07:36 The evolution of Validus
13:27 Challenges and strategies in SME lending
19:55 The future of Validas
20:56 Scaling the business
22:16 Doubling down on key markets in Indonesia and Thailand
23:14 Being an introverted CEO
28:15 Fundraising challenges and triumphs
33:41 How to collaborate with co-founders
38:02 The toll of entrepreneurship
39:33 Final thoughts
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“You have to know yourself well,” says Tim Yap, the co-founder and CEO of events and PR agency, Yaparazzi, on the Crazy Smart Asia podcast. In conversation with Tatler Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei, the Filipino Chinese shares his incredible career through showbiz to events and PR, why he’s passionate about putting the Philippines on the world stage and why knowing yourself is key to being a better networker.
Show notes
00:00 Introduction
02:33 Tim Yap's early life and career
05:09 Journey int theatre and acting
09:20 Transition to hosting and event production
19:28 Building Yaparazzi events and PR
25:00 Tim Yap's networking and party tips
27:34 Challenges and positivity in business
33:03 Final thoughts
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“I wanted to do something so hard that people could not ever talk shit to me ever again,” says Gene Yu, co-founder and CEO of cybersecurity firm Blackpanda, on the Crazy Smart Asia podcast. In conversation with Tatler Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei, the Taiwanese American shares the scary hostage rescue of a family friend that got him into cybersecurity, why military school was more traumatising than war and why Asian founders should holiday in Europe if they really want a break.
Show notes:
00:00 Introduction to Crazy Smart Asia
00:22 Meet Gene Yu
01:07 Quick fire questions
04:06 Gene Yu's childhood and early influences
14:48 The West Point experience
22:11 Transition to civilian life
29:45 A life-changing decision
30:30 The rescue mission that changed everything
32:59 From the military to cybersecurity
34:24 Building Blackpanda
36:57 The evolution of cybersecurity
43:16 Setbacks and insights
54:02 The importance of relationships
55:20 Final thoughts
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“Innovation is supposed to be fun,” says Vince Siu, founder and CEO of Press Start Academy and Press Start Studios, on the Crazy Smart Asia podcast. In conversation with Tatler Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei, Siu shares why education needs a shake up, how his business started as “board game socials” he hosted for friends and how he navigates being an introverted CEO.
Show notes:
00:00 Introduction
01:01 Meet Vince Siu: gamifying education
01:17 Quickfire questions
02:49 Vince's childhood and early influences
04:24 From business school to board games
07:00 The birth of PressStart Academy
14:19 Challenges and setbacks
20:37 Launching Fiero and future plans
29:11 Reflections on leadership and being a solo founder
34:39 Final thoughts
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“We want them to be masterful, to look like superstars,” says Tryke Gutierrez, the co-founder and CEO of Tier One Entertainment, an esports and entertainment company, on the Crazy Smart Asia podcast. In conversation with Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei, Gutierrez shares why he’s inspired by the K-pop business model, how leadership is the only truly scalable element in business and how his approach to life is a blend of Japanese and Filipino cultures.
00:00 Introduction to Crazy Smart Asia
00:37 Meet Tryke Gutierrez: from gamer to entrepreneur
01:21 Quickfire questions
02:08 Early life and influences
03:40 Gaming and cultural influences
06:56 Inspirations and mentors
10:05 Strategic career moves
16:15 Challenges in managing young talent
17:23 Guiding young talents
18:04 Handling disappointments
19:23 The free-spirited nature of young talent
19:59 Mental health in esports
21:36 Building a dynasty
22:33 Rest and recovery for players
24:11 Balancing business with passion
25:55 Adapting to changing times
27:10 The K-Pop business model in esports
33:32 The reality behind the scenes
36:20 Final thoughts and reflections
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This week, we pick out five inspiring quotes from the guests of season nine of Crazy Smart Asia. From being at peace with fear and failure to how to create viral social content, these insights can help you build a better world, better business or better you.
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