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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: Jolene Poh "soars like a butterfly" despite spinal muscular atrophy

CNA938 Rewind

Jolene Poh was diagnosed with a degenerative physical condition when she was one, and requires assistance for her daily activities. Despite her challenges, Jolene, who is in her mid-twenties, holds a full-time job and recently started a side-hustle — a T-shirt brand that aims to help others see the possibilities in their lives, through inspiring messages which she chooses and designs herself. Jolene shares how she overcame self-doubt and redefined her limits.

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CNA938 Rewind - Crafting Community Bonding Through Eco Art with People’s Association & Cherie Ng

In ‘Made in SG’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks with eco-art creator Cherie Ng who is also the lead artist for the North East Mega Giant Delight installation. It’s part of Giant Delight SG60 - which comes under the PAssionArts Festival – that features 18 super-sized, interactive art installations co-created by artists and residents, each celebrating unique neighbourhood stories across Singapore. Ng will talk about being the lead artist for the North East Mega Giant Delight installation “Living Side by Side”, and how she was involved in a total of 5 out of the 18 Giant Delight installations. Ng will also discuss how she worked with the community to decorate the installations/pods. Joining in the conversation is People’s Association’s Ting Min Er, who leads the Giant Delight programme.

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CNA938 Rewind - Going Gaga on Radio with Queen the Tribute Act

In ‘Destination Anywhere’ Melanie Oliveiro finds out where diehard fans of British mega band Queen can go to rock out to classics like “We Will Rock You”, “Radio Gaga” and “I Want To Break Free”. She’ll speak with the performers who star as legends Freddie Mercury and Brian May in the tribute concert “Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic”. Warren Vernon-Driscoll will talk about how he prepared for his role as Queen’s enigmatic lead singer, the late Freddie Mercury. Rusty Red talks about how he’s channeling his version of guitar hero Brian May..  

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CNA938 Rewind - From Educator to Entrepreneur: Nura J’s Journey to Creating Pearlista

In ‘Made in SG’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Nura J, founder of Pearlista - a hijab-friendly Muslimah hair salon with three branches in Singapore. Nura will talk about the paths that led her to entrepreneurship: from being an actress, then teacher, to then becoming a real estate agent and now, founder of Pearlista. Nura will recall what it was like setting up her hair salon and how it exclusively serves female customers with its various hair and scalp services. She’ll also talk about how she brought the brand to new heights – by producing its own line of products such as anti-hair fall shampoos to remedy conditioners.

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CNA938 Rewind - “Yusof: Portrait of a President”

In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks with the creatives and performers involved in the production “Yusof: Portrait of a President”, based on the life and times of Singapore’s first President, Yusof Ishak. An Esplanade commission staged by local theatre company Teater Ekamatra, “Yusof” traces the President’s beginnings as a journalist to becoming Singapore’s first head of state. Cast members Sani Hussain, Siti Khalijah and Fauzie Laily will discuss their roles that offer a glimpse into the life and times of Yusof Ishak who dedicated his life in service to Singapore.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - Prioritising comfort with ALT Athletica 

Struggle with finding the right clothes that you can wear to work, the gym and even a night out? Hui Wong speaks to Ng Kai Lin, founder of ALT Athletica, who hopes to prioritise comfort and help you look good no matter the function.

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