When you’re in your twenties and early thirties, life seems to be promising and everlasting. Most would have found a footing in the workplace and perhaps even steadily climbing the corporate ladder. It's also at this stage in life couples are thinking about tying the knot or even starting a family. It's an exciting season of life and you can feel almost invincible—like nothing will ever slow you down or stop you from achieving your dreams. But for Michelle Loi, something unexpected happe...

You can learn to find meaning in your work. I don’t just mean your 9 to 5 job that pays you a salary. Your work is what keeps your hands busy all day. All of life is work and all work can be meaningful. The challenge is finding what is meaningful to you. In fact, many of the things we do already have an impact on others or are part of something bigger, but we aren’t aware of it. What is important is to recover this sense of meaning and be aware of why we do things. In truth, purpose...

Parenthood is far from the first time your identity will undergo a shift. Every major transition in life somewhat alters our identity. All parents make sacrifices and put their kids first, but it shouldn’t be at the expense of losing our identity and the person we were created to be.What I’m gonna be sharing today is a topic that is close to my heart. It has been something that I wanted to talk about and was given a gentle nudge by a listener to speak about. While it is about parenthood, moth...

Have you heard of the term humblebrag? Well, it is actually bragging while trying not to sound like a showoff. But… humblebrags almost, always backfire - because it makes eyes roll! Being able to talk about your wins and successes without making everyone around you roll their eyes is actually a skill. A skill that starts with awareness. And… there’s a time and a place for it. Lean in and listen as I share three ways on how to do it well and sincerely. If you’re thinking, “Why s...

Parenting is a privilege and we want to give it our best. How can you honour the privilege of raising a child in the midst of all the opinions that are floating around? Can you mesh "old school parenting" with new and improved parenting solutions? How do you make right stuff that you've been doing wrong? Join me as I talk to Samantha Yeoh, a certified life coach who is passionate about parenting with purpose. She works with parents to help them understand and make the most of the parenti...

I had a teachable and humbling moment in my life a couple of weeks where my son spotted a blindspot of mine. It was the inspiration for this episode on how to uncover blind spots. As with everything worthwhile and worth doing, it takes intentionality. Blindspots in our life restrict us from reaching our full potential. They can be bad habits, mindsets or attitudes we picked up along the way whether consciously or unconsciously. Find out what’s standing in the way of us seeing our blind spots?...

Marriage is not just hard work, it’s a journey. And in every journey there are twists and turns, there are times we don’t where to go and find ourselves in chartered territory needing a map. Marriage is beautiful and meaningful - and it also can be messy at times. But that’s life, isn’t it? No part of life is squeaky clean and without its rough edges. It’s in the mess that we find even more meaning.So what keeps a marriage going? If you’re married, lean in and listen and share your thou...

It’s the small things that make ALL the difference, isn’t it? When you pay attention to the small things, unconsciously, we start living more purposefully and intentionally. Remember, little drops of water make a mighty ocean. Small things done consistently can change the way our life pans out and it can also change the trajectory of someone else’s life. I share 3 seemingly simple acts that often be overlooked - but when I experienced them, it left a mark in my life. Your simple and...

I took an impromptu hiatus and I’m super happy to be back. I’ve got a line up of ideas and episodes brewing - but first Happy New Year to you! Hello, 2021!There’s something exciting about things that are new. There is a novelty about seasons in a life marked by the description NEW. There is a fresh expectation, excitement and intention in the air. But, what so great about the new year? In this episode, I share three ways (thoughts) that’ll set you up for the next 12 months and beyond. Le...

Technology and social media have infiltrated almost every facet of our life, both personal and professional. I can hardly find a person in my generation that's not on at least one social media platforms. To say no to technology is absolutely impossible, in fact, it's ridiculous. But how do we make the most of it? Join me on a conversation with Grace Tan, the founder of Comma-Rethink Life as she shares her personal journey of how she has embraced technology and social media in her parenti...

Do you feel pulled in multiple directions, regularly juggling balls in your efforts to manage responsibilities, commitments, and expectations? However, unless you’re careful, you can easily find yourself spread very thin and majoring in many minor activities, ending up super busy but not particularly effective. 'Don’t major over minor things’ is a phrase that stuck with me the moment I heard. It got stashed away for a bit, but I recently rediscovered it and found much depth in these simp...

We hate to admit it but Covid-19 has pretty much infiltrated most of our conversations - personal, corporate or otherwise. As the pandemic drags on, the initial fear or novelty of working from home and extra family time would have started to wear off by now. In fact, the word “new normal” is not new any more. Pandemic fatigue is real and we need to recognise it in order to overcome it. It’s like running a marathon, and some of us have “hit the wall.” It is hard to pace ourselves when we ...

This episode was triggered by the up and coming American presidential elections. All the drama, bantering, personal jabbing triggered something in me and inspired me to talk about it! Got me thinking…. Can we actually have a good conversation with someone on something that we disagree about? Those topics are numerous, ranging from religious and political views to the way we parent and lead, to lifestyle habits and life choices. Conversations like these crop up every now and then - do we ...

Let’s face it, all of us have our insecurities - some more than others and sometimes these insecurities only ever creep up when we’re at a low point. Do you find yourself constantly thinking about what others think of you? Are you worried that people might be judging you and what you are doing? Insecurities are real and they are potent. If we don’t deal with them, we end up living with like access baggage in our life or the cellulite that lingers in unwanted areas. I’ve seen pe...

I had the pleasure of engaging with Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir in a candid, real, and inspiring chat. If you’re Malaysian, you will definitely know of her just by the sound of her last name. What comes with having that last name, how did she carve a life of confidence and purpose? How did she develop a voice that not only speaks for herself but for those who need championing? This chat encapsulates the phrase, with ‘great privilege comes great responsibility’. Take a listen! Always an...

We are bombarded with ads 24/7 and our world is so full of stuff. How do we navigate parenting in modern consumeristic society? Little people have wants too, and wants are not wrong. Where do we draw the line? Ultimately as parents, we want to raise compassionate, responsible, appreciative children who don’t put all their worth, value, and identity in stuff. I talk about 5 very practical, non-magical ways to raise non-materialistic children. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t have it all figured out...

Do you remember a time where you found yourself in a situation participating in small talk about topics you don’t really care about – just to cover the awkward silence? Small talk can be tiring, not because of the number of questions asked, but because it goes nowhere. I share 4 very simple ways to break away from small talk and make an attempt to turn meaningless chatter to meaningful conversations. It’s time to get chatting! As always, thanks for listening! I’d love to hear from you, c...

Finding out your passions in life can be a no-brainer for many, but for some, it can also be a clueless journey. Join me in conversation with my first guest, Annice Lyn, an award-winning photographer who stumbled into her passion for visual storytelling while pursuing her goal as a national figure skater. I asked the big question - Can passions be purposeful and can you make money from it? Find out more! Good stuff Book: Becoming by Michelle ObamaPodcast: Pretty Big Deal by Ashley...

We Asians parent differently - don’t you agree? The way we talk to our kids, discipline and teach them and do life with them. You may chuckle at some observations I share in this episode, but I have a sneaky feeling that most of you (Asians) will simply nod in agreement - because these examples are so typically Asian. I hope you’d listen in and come away wanting to be the best Asian parent you can be… but don’t be SO Asian lah!Connect with me: www.heartolast.com

Have you ever allowed some insects into your home willingly? Well, I did it! And this creepy crawlies taught me some significant life lessons about Change, Humility, and Personal Transformation! Get in touch at www.heartolast.com