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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: Weekly Highlights — From pain to parenthood and purpose; taking over his family's construction firm at 28; sparking tough but important conversations, and more

Featuring reflections, lessons, and "letters" from the week of 29 September 2025:

  • Colette Chan, who healed from the pain of a miscarriage, found the courage to step off the corporate ladder, and founded Ember & Ash, a company celebrating the story of parenthood and family.
  • Lai Wei Xiang, third-generation boss of Lai Yew Seng Construction, who had to take over the family business when he was 28, in the midst of the pandemic — after having to come to terms with deep personal loss and an unexpected family revelation.
  • Evan Chow, who co-founded the gig-working app Quest even before graduating from university — all because he couldn't get a craving for cornflakes satisfied.
  • Rebekah Lin, co-founder of a Half, a consultancy that puts together experiential events for people to begin conversations about tough but important topics relevant to their wellbeing.
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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: How Rebekah Lin is helping us have tough but important conversations about ourselves

Rebekah Lin is co-founder of Half, a consultancy that organises events that help people uncover aspects of their wellbeing that they may not even be fully aware of — issues such as loneliness, for example. Rebekah, who trained in gerontology and has experience in private equity management, shares why this is important to her, and the aspects of her own identity and wellbeing she's uncovered through her journey.

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CNA938 Rewind - New beauty ambassador: Annika Xue Sager wins Miss Universe Singapore 2025

Annika Xue Sager, a 25-year-old master’s student at Singapore Management University, has been crowned Miss Universe Singapore 2025. Of Chinese and German heritage, she aims to use her platform to advocate for environmental sustainability and cultural understanding. Hairianto Diman and Syahida Othman speak with her about her journey and preparations for the upcoming Miss Universe pageant.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - Museum of Hidden Objects and Feelings

When was the last time you felt lonely, even when surrounded by people or social media? This month, a new exhibition at *SCAPE is inviting us to explore our loneliness and perhaps discover what it truly means to be present. Mike Tan walks through the exhibit with Rebekah Lin and Cynthia Chu, co-founders of Half, the team behind the Museum of Hidden Objects & Feelings.

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Goodwood Park 

With October marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Goodwood Park Hotel commemorates a decade-long partnership with the Breast Cancer Foundation, where pink ribbons take center-stage as symbols of strength, support, and solidarity. Mike Tan finds out how they’re introducing a dazzling afternoon tea experience that also inspires hope and advocacy with Sherrill Lee, Director of Marketing Communications at Goodwood Park Hotel, and Jacob Soo, General Manager at the Breast Cancer Foundation. 

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CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - How Banks can build trust in the digital age 

The world of banking is constantly evolving - from digital disruption and supply chain pressures to the push for sustainability and shifting geopolitics. How are financial institutions adapting to stay ahead in an increasingly complex and competitive landscape and what does this mean for you? Mike Tan speaks with Mok Wen Jie, Partner in the Corporate & Institutional Banking Practice at Oliver Wyman. 

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