On today's episode of Hangout with Sujata, Joe Petroski, joins the show to tell his colourful tale of stories. Joe, founder of Profoundly Living, LLC, is a healing facilitator, intuitive coach, and the creator of Profound Power Healing Techniques. In the 1990s, Joe became gravely ill, emaciated, and on supplemental oxygen. After 6.5 years of failed medical treatments, he was sent home to die.
Through a fated meeting with 35th-generation Grandmaster Dr. Kam Yuen, Joe experienced rapid healing and later became one of Yuen’s top instructors. Joe was then encouraged to develop his own unique techniques — focused on fast, lasting transformation.
Today, Joe helps clients around the world recover from trauma, transcend limitations, and live more fully — emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
He invites those ready for true change to take the first step and connect.
Playlist included in this episode:
Sugar, Album Copper Blue
“If I Can’t Change Your Mind”
Fleetwood Mac
Rumors
“Second Hand News”
Sugarland
Love on the Inside
“All I Want To Do”
Talking Heads
True Stories
“Stay Up Late”
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Hangout with Sujata is back with a new episode featuring Tina Bakehouse. Tina started her own company Tina B. LLC to provide intuitive communication consulting and coaching to guide heart-centered leaders and organizations internationally to communicate more effectively. Tina B. is a published author of Discovering Our Magnetic Speaker Within and has more than 20 years of teaching communication and theatre, including 10 years at Creighton University. Previously, Tina B. worked in human resources, nonprofit communication strategy, and marketing and storytelling for a bank. She holds certifications in holistic psychotherapy, Keirsey Temperament, 5-Levels of Improvisation, and has a master’s degree in communication studies from the University of Nebraska-Omaha and two bachelor’s degrees from the University of Northern Iowa: one in communication studies and psychology and the other in English teaching, speech, and theatre.
As a former Walt Disney Cast Member, Leadership Iowa participant, and TEDx speaker, Tina B. is passionate about educating others to become more self-aware and enhance their authentic speaker style through her individual coaching series, transformational team building workshops, and keynotes in improvisation, storytelling, temperament, and communication to analyze speaker style, craft clear content, and deliver messages that matter on any stage.
Playlist included:
Intuition by Jewel
Trust Fall by Pink
Miss Independent by Kelly Clarkson
Take Me or Leave Me Rent Soundtrack
Pink Pony Club by Chappell Roan
This is Me Greatest Showman
Gravity Wicked Soundtrack
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On today's episode of Hangout with Sujata, Karen Tan joins the show. A Meticulous Sales Executive specializing in post-sale support including shipping in the Wholesale Trade. Karen's strengths are to communicate with people from different backgrounds and listen to the needs of the end-users.
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Sujata is joined today by the brilliant Sue-Yen on today's episode of Hangout with Sujata. Thong Sue-Yen is Director of the Career Services Centre and Assistant Dean of the School of Engineering at the Nanyang Institute of Management. Sue-Yen often says to the people around her, it's never a "no", only a "how". Engineer, entrepreneur and educator- Sue-Yen has donned various corporate hats while juggling the domestic responsibilities of being a daughter, a wife and a mother. Sue-Yen embraces life for all its 'good, bad and ugly', but enjoys most of all being known as the "Butterfly Whisperer". Sue-Yen advocates that perhaps it is from the butterflies that we can draw wisdom for the most basic of life lessons, and believes that the world is a beautiful place if you choose to look at it for the beauty it holds.
1. Cliff Richard - Living Doll
2. Cyndi Lauper - Time After Time
3. Louis Armstrong - Hello Dolly
4. Warrant - I Saw Red
5. Natalie Cole - This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)
6. Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong - Cheek To Cheek
7. New York, New York (Lyrics) - Frank Sinatra
8. The Chordettes - Mr. Sandman
9. Gordon Lightfoot -If You Could Read My Mind
10. Bob Carlisle - Butterfly Kisses
11. Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World
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Sujata is joined by Michelle on today's edition of Hangout with Sujata for a warm and inviting conversation about Michelle's life and stories. Michelle Schmer received her MA in double literature and believes in connecting with each other through stories. Telling stories while drinking coffee feels very comforting and relaxing to Michelle. Listen now to Michelle eloquently narrating her memories to Sujata with the following list of songs:
Adam Ant: Stand and Deliver
Joan Jett: I Love Rock and Roll
Cats Broadway Soundtrack: Jellicle Cats
Nena: 99 Red Balloons
Eon: The Spice Must Flow
Veer: Keep It Good
Astronaut Country Club: Running Out of Rhymes
Lina and the Lions: Why I Lie
Sujata is joined by the wonderful and effervescent company of her good friend Janet Sosna on this edition of Hangout with Sujata. Janet Ruth Sosna, DC, CCSP, is the longest practicing chiropractor in Singapore and is considered one of the pioneers of the chiropractic profession in the Asian region. She is one of the founding professional members and a past-president of The Chiropractic Association (Singapore). She is also considered a leader in the profession in Asia and served as president of the Asia - Pacific Chiropractic Doctors' Federation, a regional grouping of national chiropractic associations, from 2007 -2015.
In 2013, she embarked on a project to open a pioneer clinic in Colombo, Sri Lanka, which began treating patients in May 2014 and is the first full-time chiropractic centre in the country.
As well as her extensive clinical experience, her academic experience includes a 1-year clinical teaching post at Parker College of Chiropractic, Dallas, Texas, USA, and previous adjunct clinical faculty posts for intern supervision with several Australian and American chiropractic institutions. She has been an adjunct clinical lecturer at International Medical University in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
A feminist since the age of 6, she has always been involved in women’s organisations. In Singapore, she is one of the longest active members of Singapore Business & Professional Women’s Organisations, where she is a past president and a current board member. She is the Immediate Past President of the Federation of Business & Professional Women (Singapore).
She is a naturalized Singapore citizen and was born and raised in New York.
She is an experienced public speaker, whose talks on chiropractic and other natural health topics are recognised to be both informative and entertaining.
The following songs form the basis of Janet's unique story:
1. Once in a Lifetime – Talking Heads
2. Right Now – Mocean Worker
3.Feeling Good – Nina Simone
Efah joins Sujata on today's episode of Hangout with Sujata, as she navigates us through her unique journey. Efah started her leadership journey in the Singapore Armed Forces fresh after graduating from Temasek Polytechnic. As Singapore’s First Female Combat/Infantry Officer, it was tough for her to overcome the various challenges leading men in training and battle simulations. She has trained alongside other men and trained over 5000 men during her 15-year stay in SAF. Having had to shoulder the responsibility of the lives, welfare and training of her subordinates, the army and the invaluable experiences has taught her to lead by example, excel in everything she does with pride and integrity and always overcome adversity with courage, fortitude and determination. Efah's playlist includes:
1. Try by Colbie Caillat
2. Speechless by Naomi Scott
3. Can't Take That Away by Mariah Carey
4. Dangerously In Love by Destiny's Child
5. Sahabat by Najwa Latif
6. The Climb by Miley Cyrus
7. Grateful by Rita Ora
8. Better Together from Descendants: Wicked World
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Today's episode of Hangout with Sujata features the brilliant architect of a burgeoning international culinary empire; Simon Rogan. Simon is an internationally renowned, award-winning chef, recognised as one of the pioneers of the farm-to-table movement. In 2002, Simon opened his debut restaurant L’Enclume in The Lake District village of Cartmel, with a focus on hyperlocal and seasonal ingredients. The restaurant currently holds three Michelin stars, the top spot in the Good Food Guide and five AA Rosettes, as well as the top ranking in La Liste with Simon Rogan being the first British chef to achieve this. In 2017, Simon was recognised as the AA chef of the year, and is currently vice president of the Bocuse d'Or UK team.Simon opened Rogan & Co, his second venture in Cartmel in 2008 which won its first Michelin star in 2018 and currently holds three AA Rosettes.
In 2016, Simon launched Aulis Cartmel, a six-seater chef’s table experience. In 2011, Simon established Our Farm in The Lakes, which provides the restaurant group with high quality, sustainable produce. A London outpost of Aulis arrived in October 2017 as a stand-alone dining destination, a twelve-seater chefs table experience in central Soho. Simon expanded his restaurant portfolio to Hong Kong, opening Aulis in January 2019 and Roganic in February 2019. Roganic Hong Kong was awarded its first Michelin star in December 2019. Simon opened Henrock in October 2019, an informally elegant restaurant set within Linthwaite House, a contemporary country house hotel in the heart of the Lake District.
In 2020, in response to the global pandemic, the group launched Home by Simon Rogan, Simon's delivery offering, providing regularly changing three-course 'at home' dining experiences created in The Lakes. In 2021, Simon's efforts towards sustainability were recognised with the newly introduced Michelin green star, awarded to both L'Enclume and Roganic Hong Kong. In 2022, Simon opened a Hong Kong-based bakery and natural wine bar The Baker & The Bottleman. L'Enclume was awarded its third Michelin star, the first restaurant in the north of England to do so. This coincided with the group celebrating 20 years since Simon opened L'Enclume.
In early 2023, he expanded his portfolio to Valletta, Malta with the opening of ION Harbour by Simon Rogan. This was followed by an expansion into Thailand with the opening of Aulis Phuket in December of the same year.
Listen now to the full episode of Simon explaining to Sujata the meaning behind the following selection of music:
1. So It Again by Steely Dan
2. Live Forever by Oasis
3. Git With Me by Paris Red
4. Unfinished Sympathy by Massive Attack
5. Like I Love You by Justin Timberlake
6. Virginia Plain by Roxy Music
Sujata is back with a special guest for another episode of Hangout with Sujata. Chutintorn Sam GONGSAKDI, or simply known as Sam, most recently served as Ambassador of Thailand to the Republic of Singapore culminating a remarkable 40 years of Foreign Service.
During his tenure at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sam served as the Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand responsible for multilateral cooperation. His past professional experience has mostly been in multilateral and regional economic diplomacy, including ASEAN, APEC, OECD and WTO. He was seconded to the APEC Secretariat in Singapore during 2001-2004. As Ambassador of Thailand to the Republic of India during 2017-2020, his objective was to strengthen the Thailand-ASEAN-India relationship in all its dimensions.
He graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Victoria University, New Zealand and a Master of International Studies degree from Birmingham University, the United Kingdom.
His playlist as he shares his thoughts with Sujata are the following timeless classics:
1. Här Kommer Pippi Långstrump (Here Comes Pippi Long Stockings)
2. How Can You Mend a Broken Heart by Bee Gees
3. Run to You by Whitney Houston
4. Imagine by John Lennon
5. Heal the World by Michael Jackson
6. Thank You for the Music by ABBA
Links right below.
Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4z7f8wSKVo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PciJq0qYJj8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9rCobRl-ng
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkgkThdzX-8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWf-eARnf6U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dcbw4IEY5w
Sujata hosts Anshar Seraphim on today's edition of Hangout with Sujata. Anshar was 75% nonverbal at age 11 and his journey to connect to others led him to develop a special interest in psychology and neuroscience. Today, he teaches the business world sales, marketing, communication, and interpersonal dynamics along with the skills he learned on his journey to escape the isolation chamber of his autism.
Anshar's clients have appeared on ABC's Nightline, have been interviewed by Podcaster Tim Ferriss, have written columns and editorials for publications like the Huffington Post, featured in Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People, and have been the subject of multiple documentaries.
He often speaks on the importance of neurodiversity in the workplace, is a founding member of ‘The Octopus Movement’, a think tank of nonlinear and neurodivergent thinkers, and is an accomplished public speaker.
Anshar regularly participates in global discussions about neurodiversity and inclusion and advocates for the same. Please follow the link provided to view his profile and reach him. https://linqapp.com/anshar_seraphim?r=link
Anshar's selection from the following list:
Peter Pringle - Epic of Gilgamesh
Peter Pringle - Egyptian Love Song
Sublime - Garden Grove
Radiohead - Creep
Everclear - Father of Mine
US Navy - Anchor's Aweigh
Weird Al - White and Nerdy
Weird Al - Word Crimes
NOFX - The Decline
Oingo Boingo - Weird Science
Korn - Thoughtless
Sait-Saens - Danse Macabre
Dimash - SOS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyknBTm_YyM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCu995I9E8E&pp=ygUMY3JlZXAgdGFsZW50
Probably my favorite rendition of Radiohead's Creep
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRTMSsMMFs0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5N2WJ1szHE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9qYF9DZPdw&pp=ygUad2VpcmQgYWwgLSB3aGl0ZSBhbmQgbmVyZHk%3D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Gv0H-vPoDc&pp=ygULd29yZCBjcmltZXM%3D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b42ciOEx6yE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tHcz89KJ3w&pp=ygUUd2VpcmQgc2NpZW5jZSBseXJpY3M%3D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVPvzX-AeSM&pp=ygUQa29ybiB0aG91Z2h0bGVzcw%3D%3D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCwiZdFz63w
On today's episode of Hangout with Sujata, Sujata is joined by Rain Khoo who shares the inspiration behind the list of songs included in the episode. Dignité Brands is founded by Rain Khoo. With 20 years of experience in branding, design and consumer goods space, Rain was the youngest Design Director at P&G Asia. He went on to create two consumer goods start-ups and led product development at Rainforest, a leading Amazon eCommerce aggregator. He has worked across APAC, China, US and European markets in the areas of Home Goods, Babycare, Consumer Healthcare & Functional Foods.
Rain is a seasoned design thinking practitioner and pulls out “aha” moments of consumer insights, merging them with business model creation and product innovation for new revenue streams. He has created and led e-Commerce businesses. His work has received corporate and trade awards recognition – the launch of Mothercare eCommerce in 3 countries was recognised as best launch amongst all franchisee territories.
Rain now works on brands and businesses for social impact, and was a co-founder of transgendersg.com, Singapore’s resource site for the transgender community. He is a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion consultant. In his appointments, he has managed diversity as part of corporate culture and delivered superior business performance as a result. He has written on inclusion for the Birthday Book, Q Chamber and curated content for the Associated Press, SCMP and Rice Media. Rain serves as a founding core team member of the P&G Alumni in Singapore, a non-profit organisation. In this interview, the songs can be enjoyed by following the links in the sequence provided below:
1. Contemporary Classical: Rain Khoo and Prem Vadiveloo performing Rain Khoo’s Vietnam
(1980-2014)
- My relationship with music
- Music Reflections: rooted in structure while experimenting on acceptable edges
- talk about migrant family, growing up interests, gender identity awareness and career background up to 34 YO. 5 min snapshot.
2. No Genre: Jeff Buckley’s Rendition of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrLk4vdY28Q
(2014-2019)
- Music Reflections: shifting perspectives of spirituality, unchartered waters
- Reasons for leaving Procter
- Coming out, transition, evolution, hiding under the radar
- Family – kids + parents, church, community changes
- Work
3. Jazz Bebop: Mile Davis’ Rendition of Rodgers & Hart’s I Could Write a Book
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaDZJdQV60g
(2020-2021)
- Music Reflections: improvisation, free-fall, pushing forward, musical reincarnations
- COVID years
- Constant change and breaking points, loss of confidence
4. Eydis Evensen: No Title
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhY7mVCIU6Q
(2022)
- Music Reflections: tiny desks concerts, Icelandic music
- Healing, rebirth and reconstruction
- Sharing of how to heal yourself
5. Japanese Jazz-Fusion ElectroTango: Dance by Jizue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTDgInMDzR4
(2023- )
- Music Reflections: reviewing and combining experience, planning
- Rethinking my purpose and work
On today's episode of Hangout with Sujata, the charismatic Fabian Lyon joins Sujata to share the songs that provide meaning in his outlook on life and things. Fabian was born in Brooklyn, New York and spent most of his formative years between Toronto, Canada, Kingston, Jamaica and Miami, Florida. He is father of two sons, a 21-year journalist for the Miami Herald newspaper, Community leader and activist. He founded the ‘Game changers with Fabian Lyon’ podcast to spotlight those making a positive impact in the community and a platform to others who needed their voice to be heard. He also founded the ‘Game Changers with Fabian Lyon’ youth leadership summit to empower young people. Download the episode now to listen to Fabian's take on his playlist:
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On today's episode of Hangout with Sujata, Christina Tian joins Sujata to share her "Book of Life". Christina is an accomplished business transformation professional with over 16 years experience, bringing tailored solutions across multiple industries (including mining, hospitality, academia, retail & banking) that guarantees successful outcomes. She is also a philanthropist and is currently the President of Graduate Women Association Singapore (GWAS), a body that promotes lifelong learning amongst the underprivileged in addition to supporting aspiring women entrepreneurs through education. As an avid sports adventurer who embraces new experiences and isn’t afraid to challenge the status quo, Christina is able to bring along her passion, core values, and tenacity to the professional workspace. Her success is driven by her wisdom, humility and empathy that inspires, motivates and moves people to take action towards transformation! Today, she would like to share her list of music that brings us on her journey through life, connecting us emotionally through life’s ups and downs. Calling it the Book of Life, she shares about joy, hope, hopelessness, love, forgiveness and wisdom. Playlist:
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As listeners of Hangout with Sujata are well aware, our affable host – Sujata, exudes a calming and assured presence around her guests that allows them to feel comfortable and confident which in turn brings out their full and authentic personalities. Therefore, it was amusing to witness the brilliant Guest Host David Talmor put Sujata on the spot, when I paraphrase in the spirit of the opening lyrics of one of her songs, to put her hands in the air and show us all her dance moves. So what came of it? Place on your headphones, grab a coffee or more exotic beverage if you prefer and press play to find out how Sujata handled being put in the hot seat for a change with a wonderful and occasionally unexpected taste of music. What do I mean? Sujata's playlist as follows:
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Roles have been reversed in the upcoming episode of Hangout with Sujata as Guest Host David Talmor gets an opportunity to delve into Sujata's playlist! Watch this space.
Sujata is joined by Christopher Harrington on today's episode of Hangout with Sujata. Chris is President and Managing Partner / Director for Dynamic Results, LLC and Dynamic Results Private Limited. His focus is on People, Change and Results. He drives change and positive results by supporting teams and individuals to realize their potential. Chris models behavior that encourages thought-filled risk-taking, Dynamic Results’ Accountability Method™ and by creating Emotional Safety® where people are trusted and empowered to do what needs to be done. An entrepreneurial executive with over 20 years of full profit and loss responsibility in Corporate settings, Chris has led international businesses thru start-up foundation, continuous improvement, growth phases and also extensive restructuring. Chris has worked for a German MNC, a private American company and a publicly traded Japanese OEM manufacturer. The sole native English speaker among 15,000 students, Chris graduated from Meijo University in Nagoya, Japan, with a Bachelor’s Degree (Economics) in an entirely Japanese curriculum. Chris is an optimist by nature, convinced we can always do better and can learn from everyone around us. Fluent in both English and Japanese, he has lived and worked in Canada, USA, Japan, China and Singapore, where he and his wife currently reside. In his free time, Chris enjoys reading and beach volleyball. Listen now and discover Chris' playlist:
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On today's episode of Hangout with Sujata, an introspective and colourful personality joins Sujata on the show; Mrinalini Tiwari. Currently a freelance producer, Mrinalini has produced ads, and executive produced many music videos along with a rich experience in production for over 10 years in films and digital media. With a certification in Producing from Whistling Woods International and associations with notable names like Raj Kanwar, Ashutosh Gowarikar and Youtube under her belt, she has donned different hats each time, including direction, acting, chat show host and PR, the experience of which cumulatively make her the immensely effective Producer today with an experience of 16+ years this field of media and entertainment. Apart from that she is known for her other talents that like painting and handed made jewelry which she does professionaly. She is also a trained Tarot card reader for over 10 years. Listen now to this engaging episode full of music from around the world and across generations with a dynamic guest. Playlist included:
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On today's episode of Hangout with Sujata, Diane Arthur joins Sujata to share her special story. Diane in her own words: "I am 49 but going to be 50 on July 26! I am the oldest of identical twins and my identical twin her name is Dione F Arthur! We were born with a first dissect which I call are super power and it is called aniridia which means no iris! I could see quite a bit growing up but as I’ve gotten older my eyes have gotten worse! I married once right out of high school but it lasted only 2 1/2 years! In those 2 1/2 years of marriage I met my daughters father William. We started dating a year after my divorce was over with in 95 ! I then got pregnant in March 1997 and had my daughter in December 1997! She ended up with the same birthday fact super power aniridia that my sister and I both have! William helped raise her till the age of 3 1/2 up north in Ohio until he decided to leave us for someone else! So from 3 1/2 years of age I raised her all by myself with a little bit of help from my parents down in Florida where my daughter Victoria and I moved back to! Things were good until the age of 16 when my sister died then that’s when things changed in my home and Victoria started having lots of problems! I eventually at the age of her being 22 I had to put her in a group home! Now that my daughter is not here I am trying to deal with my sisters death and also the change in My Home without my daughter being here! I go to Clubhouse to connect with people and to share my sister story and how I celebrate her by singing to her every day! Diane's playlist:
On today's episode of Hangout with Sujata, Karlene Millwood discusses with Sujata the experiences that have shaped her life. As Founder and CEO of Karlene Millwood International, she helps her clients overcome the obstacles to take their business from idea to production by boosting their confidence and helping them to strategize a clear vision and action plan. Karlene is a well-rounded leader, having previously managed corporate teams and projects, co-chaired the Women’s Internal Support Network (WISN) at the Toronto Police Service for two years, led the women’s ministry at her church and led various community initiatives. Karlene independently authored four books, collaborated on another two and created several courses and ebooks focused on Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Creative Writing. As a playwright and filmmaker, she wrote, directed and produced her first play, Forgiven, in 2014 and completed writing her second play, Diamond Life, in 2018. Karlene co-produced a short film, Princess Lamp, in Vancouver in 2016, and her second, When Destiny Calls, which she also wrote and directed, in Toronto in 2017. Playlist in this episode:
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Sujata is joined by Thakur Anoop Singh on Hangout with Sujata for today's episode. A pilot by profession and actor by choice, Thakur became a household name in Indian cinema with his portrayal of Dhritarashtra in the 2013 TV series Mahabharat. In 2015 he won a gold medal in a bodybuilding contest in Bangkok, Thailand. That made him the first Indian athlete to win it. Listen to his experience of making it as an actor in a cut-throat industry and how his mindset has enabled him to overcome the various challenges as he navigates them on his colourful path to stardom. Enjoy!
