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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: Raising thousands for charity since he was 11, J'den Teo continues doing good in NS

J'den Teo learned how to paint when he was 11 years old for one reason — so that he could sell his artworks to raise funds for charity. In the last 9 years, he has raised over $100,000 by selling his own works, and organising exhibitions for other young artists to do the same. In 2017, he was conferred the President's Volunteerism and Philanthropy Award. J'den, who is currently in National Service, shares why even now, he uses part of his precious free time during weekends to provide companionship to the vulnerable and lonely.

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CNA938 Rewind - Made for Mums by a Mum: Gisele Woon on Building Clare’s Corner

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Gisele Woon, founder of Clare’s Corner – a 1700 sq. ft events space located in Kembangan, East of Singapore. Woon explains how she set up the company after struggling to find a suitable space for her daughter’s birthday and some rude shocks that came after that. She’ll describe how Clare's Corner is designed for birthday parties, workshops and corporate events. A TikTok personality with over 1800 followers, Woon will also share the raw realities of motherhood and entrepreneurship.

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CNA938 Rewind - Paw-ssibly the Future: The Dog Grocer’s Sustainable Take on Pet Nutrition

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with the founder of The Dog Grocer, a Singapore pet food manufacturer that’s also touted as the country’s first sustainable pet food store. Founder Soo Ming Hui, together with marketing manager Nicole Chong, will recall what jumpstarted the brand’s creation, how they strive to produce optimal nutritious pet food in their AVS-licensed kitchen, how sustainable the brand is, and the different eats popular with furkids: from freeze-dried treats to marinated jerkies.

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CNA938 Rewind - New Bahru's ECA Field Trip: collaborations, eats and more!

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out where Singaporeans can go to attend a series of design-led fairs featuring local & regional brands. Tania Chan, partner & Chief Marketing Officer of hospitality company Lo & Behold Group will talk about lifestyle destination New Bahru’s Extra Curious Activities (ECA) that will bring together local creatives in unexpected ways for visitors to enjoy. Happening from 6 - 8 June, ‘ECA: Field Trip’ will feature over 30 clubs, societies and lifestyle brands under one roof. Shermien Koh, founder of East Coast Commune will talk about how the café is collaborating with Cruddy, a creative design unit, on a picnic-style booth featuring exclusive merch and a new kids activity book.

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CNA938 Rewind - Miguel Covarrubias: A Mexican Artist’s Fascination with the Pacific – an NLB Exhibition 

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out more about the ongoing exhibition, ‘Miguel Covarrubias: A Mexican Artist’s Fascination with the Pacific’, held at the National Library Building at Victoria Street. It features the works of the late Mexican artist & ethnographer Miguel Covarrubias whose visits to Bali during the early 1930s ignited his fascination with the histories and cultures of the Pacific. His Excellency Agustín García-López Loaeza, Ambassador of Mexico to Singapore and Chung Sang Hong, Deputy Director, National Library (Exhibitions) will talk about the themes and messages behind some of the 23 paintings and photographs, and what Covarrubias’ signature style was like.

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - The People behind the party at Big Wine Freaks

Tucked away in a heritage shophouse on Bukit Pasoh Road, Big Wine Freaks take their food and wine very seriously, to ensure their diners have a good party dining experience. Cheryl Goh speaks with Head Sommelier Goh Kher Meng and Head Chef Lim Wei Kiat to find out how they work together to keep the party vibes going.

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