On Episode 62 of The Sensitive Man Podcast, Simon Lim puts the spotlight on Art Fazil - a Singaporean singer and musician. Art lived in London in the mid 1990s, playing on the live music circuit. He has played at The Rock Garden, Bungies, The 12 Bar Club, Ain't Nothin' But the Blues and even at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. One interesting fact about Art is that he founded the first London Malay Festival. He has also been a mentor to youths of today - giving motivational talks, and sharing...

Mark Chan is a renowned Singaporean composer, singer, recording artist, instrumentalist, painter and calligrapher. Mark studied fine arts at the Edinburgh College of Art and has over the years established himself as a prolific artist. Simon Lim puts the spotlight on Mark Chan who talks about his art, reveals his life lessons, shares what it means to be a Singaporean artist, and lets us hear some of his music - i.e. Blue Guitar, China Blue, Walking The Bamboo Forest, Dance With The Stars...

On Episode 60 of The Sensitive Man Podcast, Simon Lim features Japanese pianist Kotaro Fukuma. Born in Tokyo, Kotaro Fukuma has displayed limitless potential, clinching prestigious awards in international competitions. His career flourished after winning the First Prize and the Chopin Prize at the 15th Cleveland International Piano Competition at the age of 20.  Currently, he tours five continents, including Asia, Africa, Europe, North and South America.  Kotaro’s mentors include Mitsuko...

In Episode 59 of The Sensitive Man podcast, Simon Lim interviews internationally acclaimed Dutch singer, Laura Fygi on her autobiographical book titled "All of Me" as well as her upcoming performance in Singapore at Capitol Theatre on 14 January 2023. Simon begins this podcast episode by speaking to Cultural Medallion recipient, Jeremy Monteiro who is the Music Director for this upcoming concert.Background: Laura Fygi is a household name in many parts of Europe and Asia. For her illustrious...

Jazz musician Jeremy Monteiro and the singing group Stardust will be performing at Jeremy's upcoming concert at the Esplanade Concert Hall on 1st & 2nd of July 2022 to celebrate Jeremy's 45 years of music making. The concert is called "45 RPM - Jeremy's Jazz Journal" and Stardust is one of the acts that will be performing at this show. On Episode 58 of The Sensitive Man podcast, Simon Lim speaks to Jeremy Monteiro and some of the members of the singing group Stardust - Ann Hussein, Pat...

On Episode 57 of The Sensitive Man Podcast, Simon Lim puts the spotlight on Mikhail Eremeev and Olesya Eremeeva who founded Galaxy Dance Academy in Singapore and teach its many students of all ages and who come from all walks of life. Hear their love story and their love for dance! Mikhail and Olesya have spent more than 25 years competing on the world stage. They reveal when they started dancing, and how they met each other. By listening to this podcast, you will also gain insights to the...

Simon Lim puts the spotlight on acclaimed pianist Tedd Joselson in Episode 56 of The Sensitive Man podcast. Tedd Joselson shares with Simon about “Flights of Fantasy’, the platinum jubilee celebration for Tedd who returns after a 23-year hiatus. Tedd speaks about the much anticipated “Lim Fantasy of Companionship for Piano and Orchestra”, a masterful piece created by Susan Lim and Christina Teenz Tan, and composed by Manu Martin. He also talks about two other famous piano concertos by...

On Episode 55 of The Sensitive Man podcast, Simon Lim interviews Dr. Shravan Verma, Founder & CEO of Speedoc. Find out from Dr. Verma about this virtual clinic - how it started and its convenience in this modern world. How can patients be assessed from home when it comes to certain medical conditions? What kind of doctors are associated with Speedoc? What do they treat?  How soon can a patient see a doctor upon registration? What are the home visit services offered by Speedoc. Learn more...

In Episode 54 of The Sensitive Man Podcast, Simon Lim speaks to Alfred Sim, Co-Founder of Ascend Fitness Singapore who will share about Exergame4D. In a nutshell, Exergame4D is a Korean concept that provides a fun way for you and your friends to exercise in an interactive digital setting, whereby participants would follow an exercise regime and imitate the actions digitalized on the exercise floor. It's super cool. You will just need to download the Exergame4D app, and what is unique is its...

What do you know about Wing Chun, a form of martial arts? Simon Lim features Sifu Chua Kah Joo who established the Wing Chun Kuen Training Centre in Singapore more than 20 years ago. Simon visited this Wing Chun training centre located in Midview City and spoke to Sifu Chua and got to try out some Wing Chun moves.  Sifu Chua is the 8th generation of the Fujian Traditional Wing Chun Martial Art Lineage.  So how different is Wing Chun from other forms of martial arts such as Taekwondo?  Did you...

In Episode 52 of The Sensitive Man Podcast, Simon Lim puts the spotlight on Darryl Yong 杨子文 who is a familiar face as an actor in local television. Darryl has made some changes to his career and personal life by becoming a financial planner and a father. His personal story and various advice will inspire you to plan well for yourself and for your family. He shares about making adjustments to one’s personal life, lessons he has learned, financial planning, his acting experiences, fatherhood,...

In Episode 51 of The Sensitive Man Podcast, Simon Lim  features the Founder and Medical Director of ENSOUL Medical Clinic, Dr. Kenneth Thean who has over 30 years of medical aesthetics experience. Find out about treating melasma, acne as well as Ultherapy that can lift and firm the skin. Have you heard about a treatment that uses salmon DNA?  Dr. Thean will explain what the Rejuran Healer does. These days, aesthetics treatments are not exclusive to women, so learn what men want.  Through this...

Are you on the right track in marketing the products and services from your business? What are the essential changes necessary in the marketing mix for a business to survive in today’s world?  How can companies or brands better leverage on a creative agency in a COVID-19 world? How can bosses relate better to Generation Z?  In Episode 50 of the Sensitive Man Podcast, Simon Lim speaks to Abel Teo, the Managing Director of CNS Connections, a marketing communications agency in Singapore. You...

On Episode 49 of The Sensitive Man podcast, Simon Lim features Leonard Cheong, the Founder, CEO & Creative behind local activewear fashion label Finix Wear, otherwise known as Finix.  You will learn about Finix, an athletic-leisure brand that is bringing greater diversity to the fashion fitness industry. Listen to Leonard Cheong’s personal story and be inspired! It is about being courageous to do what one truly loves, changing perception, and expressing oneself authentically. You will...

On Episode 48 of The Sensitive Man podcast, Simon Lim puts the spotlight on celebrity Neo-Pop artist Jan Larsen who is an American artist and gallery owner. Jan Larsen has made Singapore his home since 2019, but if you are new to Jan Larsen Art and Jan Larsen Studios, you will learn quite a few things about art by listening to this entire podcast. How can you ascertain if an artwork is a masterpiece or if it has the potential to be a much sought-after piece?  How is Jan Larsen contributing to...

In Episode 47 of The Sensitive Man Podcast, Simon Lim features the multi-talented Cheryl Miles, host of the radio show "Afternoon Tune Up" on ONE FM 91.3, a station in Singapore. Cheryl Miles is not only a well-known radio personality, but a singer from the local girl group Cherry Chocolate Candy, a professional dancer, an actress, and more recently a cookbook author. Cheryl has launched her cookbook titled, "Smitten In The Kitchen" - 60 Recipes For Love". Get to know more about Cheryl and...

Artisanal 3D jelly cakes are the coolest desserts today! So in Episode 46 of The Sensitive Man Podcast, get up close and personal with Irwan Shah who is also known as Ewan). Irwan Shah is a jelly artist and the owner of OMJ!, which stands for Oh My Jellie. His self-made jelly cakes are beautiful and they look like luxurious and elegant glass paperweights albeit larger - the size of a whole cake! The floral design encased beneath the clear surfaces look so pretty that you want to admire the...

Listen to episode 45 of The Sensitive Man Podcast as Simon Lim brings you a special Christmas edition.  Hear from American singer-songwriter Jo Potter regarding Christmas, including her song “All Year Long” that is perfect for Christmas and the year-end.  German-Slovenian singer-songwriter Ramona Irgolic shares with Simon what she enjoys most about Christmas and you will hear her interpretations of the songs “Blue Christmas” and “Make You Feel My Love”. This episode also features Christmas...

Simon Lim had the pleasure of attending a food tasting at Maetomo Japanese Cuisine Kaiseki & Sushi at Sheraton Towers Hotel in Singapore. Simon met Chef Akihiro Maetomo and tried the fine Japanese food from his menu. The cuisine was delicate, while service was impeccable. Later in the evening, Simon spoke with Chef Maetomo on the phone for Episode 44 of The Sensitive Man Podcast. Listen to this podcast to learn more about the art of Kaiseki. Chef Maetomo will be talking about items from...

In Episode 43 of The Sensitive Man Podcast, get to know four men who are among the finalists in Manhunt Singapore 2021, the male pageant with a history of 33 years. Each of these men share with Simon Lim personal experiences on overcoming adversity, being resilient and adapting positively to changes in life. Get to know these men: Eddy Goh - a professional acrobat turned retirement advisor (who has become one of the top five advisors at his firm); Arun Rosiah - a colorectal cancer survivor...

Simon Lim delves into the world of watches in Episode 42 of The Sensitive Man Podcast. Join Simon to gain insights to the world of collecting and investing in luxury timepieces as he interviews two brothers in their 20's who co-founded Watch Capital, a wholly-owned subsidiary of private investment firm Pallarian Holdings. At Pallarian Holdings, Jarod Ng is Executive Chairman and CEO, while his brother Joses Ng is President and Executive Director. The brothers share how they started their...

In Episode 41 of The Sensitive Man Podcast, Simon Lim puts the spotlight on the brainchild behind local fashion label AKINN, Wykidd Song.  Find out more from fashion designer and AKINN Creative Director Wykidd Song about his sustainable collection called “Kind Earth” in collaboration with performing artiste Inch Chua.  AKINN 2.4: Kind Earth focuses on earth-friendly fabrics, accompanied by shades that are an ode to all things natural – stimulated by the colour palette present in Mother...

Get up close and personal with an architect in Episode 40 of The Sensitive Man Podcast. Simon Lim interviews James Tan, a director at WOW Architects in Singapore.  James is an award-winning design architect with over 22 years of experience. James is very passionate about innovative, biophilic and sustainable design - based on culture, memory and place to create rich experiential spaces. These enrich the lives of users whilst enhancing the natural environment and ecology. In this podcast...

In Episode 39 of The Sensitive Man Podcast, Simon Lim puts the spotlight on Jerome Awasthi - one of Singapore’s leading fashion stylists and fashion show producers. He'll be offering some relevant fashion tips for you in this new normal. Jerome has produced shows for the Singapore Fashion Festival, Audi Fashion Festival and Blue Print. He has worked with international brands such as Dior, Roberto Cavalli and Margiela for their fashion presentations. So hear from this sought-after stylist on...