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CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: Wendy Zhang on the art of insects, patience, and purpose

CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: Wendy Zhang on the art of insects, patience, and purpose
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13 May 2025 03:24PM
34 mins

Wendy Zhang is an artist whose intricate and colourful paintings of insects reveal her deep fascination with them. She has dedicated her life to understanding them both artistically and scientifically. As an insect conservation educator, she's also helping others — especially children and youths — acquire an appreciation for them as well. Wendy shares how following the trail of her passion for insects has taught her deeper lessons on purpose, grit, and patience.

CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: If you are a private hire driver, should there be a limit to the number of hours you work?

The recent passing of 49-year-old driver Gavin Neo from a stroke has raised serious questions about the long hours some drivers are putting in just to make ends meet. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin discuss more with Tan Ying Ying, Director of NTUC Freelancers and Self-Employed Unit.

10/06/2025 28 mins

CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself - Vidhi Modi on launching XVXII Jewellery with only $500 and growing it into a multi-storey flagship at Haji Lane

Vidhi Modi, Founder of XVXII Jewellery, started her entrepreneurial journey early, from selling handmade bookmarks and masala popcorn at the age of seven to launching her own waterproof and tarnish-free jewellery brand. Starting XVXII with just $500 during the pandemic, Vidhi grew it from a bedroom startup to a three-storey flagship store at Haji Lane, all while juggling a degree in Cyber Security. In this episode of A Letter to Myself, Vidhi tells guest host Vaisali Prabhakaran about the personal journey behind her brand, the influence of her family, the lessons learned through failure and resilience, and her vision for global expansion.

07/06/2025 41 mins

CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself - Ray Kua on turning limited resources and lifelong discipline into award-winning sports academies

Ray Kua is the founder of three private sports academies: SwimRay, GoalKick Football, and Triple Threat Basketball. A former athlete who trained under constrained conditions with limited resources,  From a young age, discipline and structure were key values that were further sharpened during his time in the Naval Diving Unit. In this episode of A Letter to Myself, Ray tells guest host Vaisali Prabhakaran how those early experiences shaped his approach to coaching, how his first few sessions laid the groundwork for award-winning academies, and why he’s driven to make quality coaching more accessible across Singapore.

07/06/2025 36 mins

CNA938 Rewind - A Letter To Myself - Izyan Mellyna on acting, lupus, and finding her voice beyond the screen

Izyan Mellyna lit up our screens as a child actor and she hasn’t stopped since. Today, she’s an actress, content creator, and host of This Iz Podcast. But behind the spotlight is a story of strength: Izyan lives with lupus, a chronic illness she’s faced with grace and grit. In this episode of A Letter to Myself, Izyan tells guest host Vaisali Prabhakaran on how she navigated fame, found her voice, and the powerful lessons she’s learned along the way, from her childhood dreams to her hopes for the future.

07/06/2025 39 mins

CNA938 Rewind - A former 'sugar baby' speaks on #TalkBack

Ever wonder why someone would pay for a relationship or date? Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak to Angel, a Sugar Baby in Singapore and Dr John Lim, Chief Wellbeing Officer at Singapore Counselling Centre.

06/06/2025 34 mins