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Location:
Singapore
Description:
The Freelance Creative Exchange podcast has a brand new look! We are now the Freelancer Nation podcast, your go-to destination for transforming your freelancing journey. Discover more at freelancernation.asia
Twitter:
@creativesatwrk
Language:
English
Contact:
6598631029
Episodes
Relationships…
2/29/2024
The Enneagram is a system of personality typing that describes patterns in how people interpret the world and manage their emotions and build relationships. But how does that help us talk to people? Cindy Leong, Enneagram Personality Coach, weights in and does a quick Enneagram assessment on Sean and Yen Lyng.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
0:00 Intro
2:04 What is Enneagram Academy?
11:32 Enneagram Type 1: The Perfectionist
12:29 Enneagram Type 2: The Helper
13:23 Enneagram Type 3: The Achiever
13:50 Enneagram Type 4: The Individualist
14:26 Enneagram Type 5: The Observer
15:49 Enneagram Type 6: The Loyalist
17:03 Enneagram Type 7: The Enthusiast
17:42 Enneagram Type 8: The Challenger
18:51 Enneagram Type 9: The Peacemaker
19:48 Mastery Levels of Enneagram Types
23:05 Coaching Services on Analyzing Enneagram Types
26:59 Does Enneagram Types Help With Relationships?
29:23 Can You Change Your Enneagram Type Through Life Experiences?
38:04 What is Yen Lyng's and Sean's Enneagram Type?
40:32 Advice about How to Talk to People
43:12 Cindy's Most UNCOOL Self
Connect with Sean
IG: / itsmeslwcheong
Linkedin: / sean-li-wen-cheong-30833422
Connect with Yen Lyng
IG: / yenlyng
Connect with Raven
IG: / heyitisraven
LinkedIn: / ravenlim
Connect with Ray
IG: / darksider_ray
LinkedIn: / rayngjunhui
Connect with us!
Website: www.creativesatwork.asia
Facebook: facebook.com/creativesatworkasia
Instagram: instagram.com/freelancecreativeexchange
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelance-creative-exchange/id1401167998
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w
Check out other series on our previous FCE episodes
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Duración:00:46:07
The Hollywood schmooze
2/29/2024
Alex Ho moved from the US Army National Guard to The Walt Disney Company’s Incubator Executive Program. What exactly is an Executive in Hollywood? What exactly is the Hollywood schmooze? Do you really need it to get a start in the industry?
Alex weights in on these matters.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
0:00 Intro
3:02 Alex's Life & Career Journey
5:15 Production Roles in TV Shows
9:18 Cultural Differences of Communication Style in the US
14:33 Life in LA and New York City
19:41 The Meaning Behind "Hollywood Schmooze"
26:25 Personal Growth in Los Angeles City
28:10 Switching Between Military and Entertainment Industries
33:12 Breaking into the Hollywood Industry
40:10 Getting Your Hollywood Project Started
44:22 Alex's UNCOOL Self
45:26 Alex's Portfolio Work
Connect with Sean
IG: / itsmeslwcheong
Linkedin: / sean-li-wen-cheong-30833422
Connect with Yen Lyng
IG: / yenlyng
Connect with Raven
IG: / heyitisraven
LinkedIn: / ravenlim
Connect with Ray
IG: / darksider_ray
LinkedIn: / rayngjunhui
Connect with us!
Website: www.creativesatwork.asia
Facebook: facebook.com/creativesatworkasia
Instagram: instagram.com/freelancecreativeexchange
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelance-creative-exchange/id1401167998
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w
Check out other series on our previous FCE episodes
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Duración:00:46:56
Pivot
2/29/2024
Jennifer Ong threw away a 6 figure salary and took a 50 percent pay cut to start an alternative career. She joins the show to share about how to talk to people so as to land a job that you’ll wake up excited for.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
0:00 Intro
2:12 Jennifer's Life & Career Journey
8:26 The Mindset for Career Path Transitions
11:12 What Does Success Mean to Jennifer?
14:19 Challenges During Career Transitions
15:48 Selling Oneself in Job Searching and Career Development
22:51 Abundance vs Scarcity Mindset
27:58 Taking a Pay Cut for Career Growth and Long-term Success
32:07 Career Pivots and Translating Skills to New Industries
37:11 The Dilemma of Career Transitioning While Leaving a Comfortable Job
45:20 Why Is It So Hard to Talk to People?
47:15 Jennifer's UNCOOL Self
49:37 Jennifer's Podcast & Social Media Handles
Connect with Sean
IG: / itsmeslwcheong
Linkedin: / sean-li-wen-cheong-30833422
Connect with Yen Lyng
IG: / yenlyng
Connect with Raven
IG: / heyitisraven
LinkedIn: / ravenlim
Connect with Ray
IG: / darksider_ray
LinkedIn: / rayngjunhui
Connect with us!
Website: www.creativesatwork.asia
Facebook: facebook.com/creativesatworkasia
Instagram: instagram.com/freelancecreativeexchange
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelance-creative-exchange/id1401167998
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w
Check out other series on our previous FCE episodes
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Duración:00:52:03
Starting in an industry when there’s no industry…
2/29/2024
In July 1984, R Chandran came together with 2 other friends, to form Singapore’s first professional theatre company: ACT 3 Theatrics. At a time when professional English theatre was not yet a thing… when actors were hard to come by and the idea of a children’s theatre company unimaginable to most. Find out how he spoke to people and made things happen… as the first mover in the scene.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
0:00 Intro
1:29 Is it Harder to Talk to People Nowadays?
3:47 Starting ACT 3 Theatrics
15:38 Why Choosing Kids' Theatre?
20:12 Being a First-Mover in the Theatre Industry
24:31 Working with Individuals with Special Needs
28:58 Communicating With Children vs Adults
31:07 Impacting Children Through Theatre
35:39 Considering Theatre as a Viable Career
38:43 Advice about Arts Career Development
43:55 Singaporean Theatre & Business Strategies
49:15 How will the Theatre Art Scene Shift in the Future?
51:57 Advice for People Who Are Starting Out in Arts
54:30 Chandran's UNCOOL Self
55:52 Chandran's Social Media Handles
Connect with Sean
IG: / itsmeslwcheong
Linkedin: / sean-li-wen-cheong-30833422
Connect with Yen Lyng
IG: / yenlyng
Connect with Raven
IG: / heyitisraven
LinkedIn: / ravenlim
Connect with Ray
IG: / darksider_ray
LinkedIn: / rayngjunhui
Connect with us!
Website: www.creativesatwork.asia
Facebook: facebook.com/creativesatworkasia
Instagram: instagram.com/freelancecreativeexchange
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelance-creative-exchange/id1401167998
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w
Check out other series on our previous FCE episodes
🎨 Freelance Creative Exchange: • Freelance Creative Exchange
Duración:00:57:27
So this is my why
12/8/2023
Ling Yah, host and producer of the THIS IS MY WHY podcast left her legal career to do the podcast full-time How do you start a successful project from ground-up? She joins the show to tell us how and why.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
0:00 Intro
2:34 Quitting Job as a Lawyer to Podcasting
4:59 Finding Your "Why" Through STIMY
8:36 Finding Guests While Launching STIMY
12:45 Managing STIMY Interviews & Production
18:58 Handling Interview Conversations
22:01 Advice to Aspired Podcasters
23:39 STIMY Guest Profiling
30:03 Achieving Passion & Life Purpose through STIMY
33:44 From Introvert to Extrovert
37:59 What to Say to Your UNCOOL Self?
41:16 Ling Yah's Social Media Handles
Connect with Sean
IG: / itsmeslwcheong
Linkedin: / sean-li-wen-cheong-30833422
Connect with Yen Lyng
IG: / yenlyng
Connect with Raven
IG: / heyitisraven
LinkedIn: / ravenlim
Connect with Ray
IG: / darksider_ray
LinkedIn: / rayngjunhui
Connect with us!
Website: www.creativesatwork.asia
Facebook: facebook.com/creativesatworkasia
Instagram: instagram.com/freelancecreativeexchange
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelance-creative-exchange/id1401167998
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w
Check out other series on our previous FCE episodes
🎨 Freelance Creative Exchange: • Freelance Creative Exchange
Duración:00:42:50
Be Confident. Be Credible. Be Clear
12/8/2023
Glenn van Zutphen is a career international journalist, radio host, and Founder of VanMedia Group Pte Ltd, a worldwide media consultancy. He has coached over 2500 high-performing business leaders, journalists, government officials around the world to be confident, credible, and clear in their spoken & written communication across all platforms. Glenn is a recognized communications expert, keynote speaker, and meeting facilitator.
He also hosts the “Saturday Mornings” radio show every week on MoneyFM 89.3, Singapore’s most trusted business news station.
Glenn joins the show to tell us how to talk to people effectively.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
0:00 Intro
3:05 Communication in Modern Life
5:47 Starting Conversations in a Choosy and Sensitive Climate
8:49 Shifting Mindset From Freelancer to Entrepreneurship
10:36 Communication Differences in Asian Culture
13:13 How to Make Memorable Conversations
17:53 What NOT to do during communication?
26:04 Strategizing Your Brand Communication
31:04 Networking & Public Speaking Tips for Freelancers/Entrepreneurs
37:39 The Connection Aspect in Everyday Life
42:31 Glenn's Most UNCOOL self in Tokyo
44:54 Glenn's Social Media Handles
Connect with Sean
IG: https://www.instagram.com/itsmeslwcheong/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-li-wen-cheong-30833422/
Connect with Yen Lyng
IG: https://www.instagram.com/yenlyng/
Connect with Raven
IG: https://www.instagram.com/heyitisraven/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravenlim/
Connect with Ray
IG: https://www.instagram.com/darksider_ray/
Connect with us!
Website: www.creativesatwork.asia
Facebook: facebook.com/creativesatworkasia
Instagram: instagram.com/freelancecreativeexchange
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelance-creative-exchange/id1401167998
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w
Check out other series on our previous FCE episodes
🎨 Freelance Creative Exchange: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyEgcfzkuV7oC7Nl3njGLaVsG0aMXh96p
Duración:00:47:37
Unlock your most powerful self
12/7/2023
Jule Kim has experienced struggles around self-love, confidence, and imposter syndrome for much of her life, so she knows what it’s like.
Jule joins the show to tell us how to talk to people so that you portray your powerful self.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
0:00 Intro
1:27 How Jule Started Coaching
4:49 Transitioning From Corporate Jobs to Life Coaching
7:37 Why Clients Find Jule for Life Coaching
13:00 Mid-roll Ad
13:51 Codeswitching During Communication
17:00 Dealing with Imposter Syndrome as a Creative
26:54 Burnout towards Social Media Management
30:03 Mid-roll Ad
30:14 Cultural Differences of Talking to People
33:35 Does Social Media Make You UNCOOL?
34:44 Coaching Cases Related to Dealing with Parents
38:23 What If Jule No Longer Pursues Life Coaching?
39:46 What to say to your UNCOOL self?
40:36 What's upcoming for Jule Kim?
Connect with Sean
IG: https://www.instagram.com/itsmeslwcheong/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-li-wen-cheong-30833422/
Connect with Yen Lyng
IG: https://www.instagram.com/yenlyng/
Connect with Raven
IG: https://www.instagram.com/heyitisraven/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravenlim/
Connect with Ray
IG: https://www.instagram.com/darksider_ray/
Connect with us!
Website: www.creativesatwork.asia
Facebook: facebook.com/creativesatworkasia
Instagram: instagram.com/freelancecreativeexchange
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelance-creative-exchange/id1401167998
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w
Check out other series on our previous FCE episodes
🎨 Freelance Creative Exchange: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyEgcfzkuV7oC7Nl3njGLaVsG0aMXh96p
Duración:00:42:19
How To Talk To People to get stuff done
11/10/2023
In this season of Uncool, we explore the barriers to starting out projects, and how do you get started to take that first steps of action towards new beginnings…
From the struggles of mid-career changes, to just feeling uncertain of what to talk about with strangers, hosts Sean and Yen Lyng unravel the complexities of putting yourself out there - and how to talk to people.
Timothy Go is a seasoned media personality, a veteran TV news anchor and a serial entrepreneur.
He is currently a radio host at Singapore’s MoneyFM 89.3, co-founder of Go Anywhere Tour specializing in exotic Central Asia, and a boutique hotel in Uzbekistan.
Having lived and worked in North America and Asia, he brings with him a unique global perspective in his understanding of the world, having talked to people everywhere he goes.
He joins the show to tell us how to talk to people…
KEY TAKEAWAYS
0:00 Intro & Banter
3:42 Timothy is Here!
5:13 Moving Around Multiple Countries
10:40 Does People Talk Differently Across The World?
12:17 Managing Business Relationships
14:42 Accents
17:14 How to be Good at Conversations?
19:47 Racial Stereotypes of Talking Behaviours
25:32 The Art of Conversation
32:42 Accents & Language Expressions From World Leaders
37:32 Approaching Business Conflicts
43:53 Post-COVID Loneliness
46:55 What to say to your UNCOOL self?
47:52 Mid-roll Ad
48:48 Timothy's Socials
Connect with Sean
IG: https://www.instagram.com/itsmeslwcheong/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-li-wen-cheong-30833422/
Connect with Yen Lyng
IG: https://www.instagram.com/yenlyng/
Connect with Raven
IG: https://www.instagram.com/heyitisraven/
Connect with Ray
IG: https://www.instagram.com/darksider_ray/
Connect with us!
Website: www.creativesatwork.asia
Facebook: facebook.com/creativesatworkasia
Instagram: instagram.com/freelancecreativeexchange
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelance-creative-exchange/id1401167998
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w
Check out other series on our previous FCE episodes
🎨 Freelance Creative Exchange: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyEgcfzkuV7oC7Nl3njGLaVsG0aMXh96p
Duración:00:50:58
Uncool: Things To Do This Month
11/3/2023
In this special episode of Uncool, we feature “We Can Save The World!” an upcoming out of this world comedy feature film that is currently crowdfunding on indiegogo.
We speak with director Chai Hong to find out more about the project and why he went down this path of production… and how a hawker centre public toilet started this all.
Find out more about the project or support the indiegogo at
https://igg.me/at/wecansavetheworld/x#/
If you’re interested to have your upcoming event featured, drop us a DM and tell us about it, even if your event seems uncool because remember…. It’s Cool, to be Uncool.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
0:00 Intro
1:47 The Idea Around "We Can Save The World"
8:30 Mid-roll
8:44 Looking For Film Inspirations
12:35 Consideration Around Foreign/International Audiences
18:17 The Comedy Aspect in Film
19:48 Current Project State of "We Can Save The World"
20:30 Feature Film vs Short Form Storytelling
23:47 Marketing Towards Singaporean Audience
26:12 Indiegogo Crowdfunding Campaign
31:38 3 Words that Describe Why We Should Support "We Can Save The World"
35:17 What to say to your most UNCOOL self?
QUOTABLE QUOTES
"I just went 'Let's just have fun!'. I mean it's movie-making, we are not trying to save the world in a literal way. I'm not a brain surgeon."
Crew Credits:
Hosted by: Sean Li-wen Cheong and Loh Yen Lyng
Produced by: Raven Lim
Edited by: Ray Ng
Connect with Sean
IG: https://www.instagram.com/itsmeslwcheong/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-li-wen-cheong-30833422/
Connect with Yen Lyng
IG: https://www.instagram.com/yenlyng/
Connect with Raven
IG: https://www.instagram.com/heyitisraven/
Connect with Ray
IG: https://www.instagram.com/darksider_ray/
Connect with us!
Website: www.creativesatwork.asia
Facebook: facebook.com/creativesatworkasia
Duración:00:37:09
Decentralising education and the future of on-chain credentials
7/28/2023
We are now witnessing the decentralisation of education where people use Youtube and other online education platforms to educate themselves. Without a formal education system, how we can prove our credentials? Join our host James as he discusses with Yen-Lyng about the future of education.
GUEST
Loh Yen-Lyng is a project manager for CreativesAtWork and involved heavily with Freelancing101 platform.
TAKEAWAYS
1) Decentralisation of education,
- People use YouTube to educate themselves. There is no university course on how to be a blockchain developer
- F101 are creating video courses to educate and train freelancers on specific skills.
2) Web3 bounties
- Remote work, gig-economy, accepting work without any human interaction
- How NFT's can be used as proof of completion.
3) On-chain credentials,
- LinkedIn, 76% of people lie on their CV
- Credly is the web2 version of allowing skill and education badges.
- Decentralisation of education
Freelancing 101: https://freelancing101.mylearnworlds.com/
Connect with James
IG: https://instagram.com/james.oldham_
Connect with us!
Website: www.creativesatwork.asia
Facebook: facebook.com/creativesatworkasia
Instagram: instagram.com/freelancecreativeexchange
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelance-creative-exchange/id1401167998
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w
Check out other series on our previous FCE episodes
🎨 Freelance Creative Exchange: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyEgcfzkuV7oC7Nl3njGLaVsG0aMXh96p
Duración:00:26:23
Why NFTs are more than a Profile Picture with Yusuf Tigliy
7/14/2023
This July, we are back with a two-part mini series about the latest happenings in the Web3 space. Join our host James Oldham as he debunks the myth that NFTs are dead and how they has evolved to fit new profile picture landscape. For the past two years, he has been working full-time in web3 as a content strategist and developer.
GUEST
Yusuf Tigliy is an experienced community manager with a great knowledge of web3 and NFTs.
TAKEAWAYS
1) What are NFTs
- Why you can't exactly right click and save an NFT
- Opensea, Rarible and other NFT marketplaces
- Popular NFT collections and what makes them popular
- Profile picture NFTs, using NFT’s as your identity
2) The new NFT profile picture landscape
- Using NFT as your social media profile picture
- Twitter allowing users to connect NFT as a profile picture
- The new age of blue checkmarks, Instagram announce web3 features
- New CEO of YouTube isNeal Mohan, very web3 friendly
Connect with James
IG: https://instagram.com/james.oldham_
Connect with Yusof
IG: https://instagram.com/tigliyyusuf?igshid=YzcxN2Q2NzY0OA==
Connect with us!
Website: www.creativesatwork.asia
Facebook: facebook.com/creativesatworkasia
Instagram: instagram.com/freelancecreativeexchange
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelance-creative-exchange/id1401167998
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w
Check out other series on our previous FCE episodes
🎨 Freelance Creative Exchange: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyEgcfzkuV7oC7Nl3njGLaVsG0aMXh96p
Duración:00:21:23
The Actor’s Space Ep 6: Let’s Talk about Money
5/19/2023
The Actor’s Space is a podcast hosted by Laura Kee, a freelance actor in Singapore. Through conversations with fellow actors, and industry colleagues, we will be talking about the working actor’s life in Singapore – how do we pursue our love for acting, while navigating the business side of the craft? Let’s create more conversations about the challenges of building a sustainable acting career in Singapore.
GUEST
Edward is a Master's graduate from the National University of Singapore's (NUS) Theatre Studies Programme with 22 years of experience as an actor. He works as an Actor, Host, Model, Voice-Over Artist, and Corporate Trainer for MNCs and foreign governments. He also conducts financial literacy classes for freelancers and graduating students, and wrote and hosted a finance series called #Adulting on Yahoo TV.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
• Savings = Income – Expenses. To save more, raise your income or lower your expenses!
• Invest, or put your money in fixed deposits. Do not leave your money to rot in the bank.
• Hide money from yourself so you are not tempted to spend it!
• Negotiate your fees & loading. Your skills as an Actor are unique and valuable.
• Before you even start investing, make sure you have adequate insurance coverage.
QUOTABLE QUOTES
‘We are creatives, we are artists, we offer something that the average person on the street cannot so know your value. … Because otherwise, you're going to show up to work with this niggling feeling in the back of your head that you're being underpaid. And that's going to affect your work.’ – Edward
‘The opportunity costs of leaving your money in the bank is spectacular. … Either you invest for yourself, or you put it into CPF. Otherwise, you're leaving it in the bank to rot.’ – Edward
‘Companies will always lowball you. The first offer you get is always the lowest that they are willing to offer you. So always negotiate, no matter what.’ – Edward
Connect with Laura
Website: www.laurakee.sg
IG: instagram.com/LauraKeeLT
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@laurakeelt
Connect with Edward
IG: instagram.com/ChoyEdward
Connect with us!
Website: www.creativesatwork.asia
Facebook: facebook.com/creativesatworkasia
Instagram: instagram.com/freelancecreativeexchange
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelance-creative-exchange/id1401167998
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w
Check out other series on our previous FCE episodes
🎨 Freelance Creative Exchange: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyEgcfzkuV7oC7Nl3njGLaVsG0aMXh96p
Duración:00:29:55
The Actor’s Space Ep 5: Actor Training – yay or nay?
5/13/2023
The Actor’s Space is a podcast hosted by Laura Kee, a freelance actor in Singapore. Through conversations with fellow actors, and industry colleagues, we will be talking about the working actor’s life in Singapore – how do we pursue our love for acting, while navigating the business side of the craft? Let’s create more conversations about the challenges of building a sustainable acting career in Singapore.
GUEST:
Kamil Haque is the founder and Artistic Director of Haque Centre of Acting & Creativity (HCAC), Singapore’s first professional acting studio for everyone. As Asia’s only experienced teacher of the Lee Strasberg Method of Acting, and the creator of The Haque Method, Kamil has coached well over 10,000 students, many of whom have appeared in major award-winning Hollywood films, stage productions, television shows and national commercials around the world.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
• Focus on a character’s objectives and obstacles, rather than their emotions.
• Method acting basically refers to your method, or process, of preparing as an actor. That’s it.
• You can suffer for your art, without having to hurt yourself for your art.
• Read & watch videos to learn more, but also find ways to practise.
• Acting can be a lonely profession. Build your community.
QUOTABLE QUOTES
‘It's way more interesting to see a character fight against the emotion than to give into the emotion because we don't do that in life. Why would we want to do that on stage or on TV?’ – Kamil
‘Method acting at no point in time said an actor must suffer, must bleed, must lock themselves in the bedroom for 30 days … And it does not, and it should not ever involve you having to hurt yourself.’ – Kamil
‘The hope for Singapore actors would be that we begin to connect brain to body more, that we allow ourselves to be to embrace failure … that we begin to embrace the inner life of the craft of the work and not just the outer life, the teeth and tits side of the craft.’ – Kamil
Connect with Laura
Website: www.laurakee.sg
IG: instagram.com/LauraKeeLT
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@laurakeelt
Connect with Kamil:
IG: instagram.com/KamHaq
Connect with us!
Website: www.creativesatwork.asia
Facebook: facebook.com/creativesatworkasia
Instagram: instagram.com/freelancecreativeexchange
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelance-creative-exchange/id1401167998
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w
Check out other series on our previous FCE episodes
🎨 Freelance Creative Exchange: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyEgcfzkuV7oC7Nl3njGLaVsG0aMXh96p
Duración:00:27:08
The Actor’s Space Ep 4: Best Practices – Working as an Actor in Singapore
5/5/2023
The Actor’s Space is a podcast hosted by Laura Kee, a freelance actor in Singapore. Through conversations with fellow actors, and industry colleagues, we will be talking about the working actor’s life in Singapore – how do we pursue our love for acting, while navigating the business side of the craft? Let’s create more conversations about the challenges of building a sustainable acting career in Singapore.
GUEST:
With over 35 years of experience in Singapore’s arts scene and with international experience that ranges from Asia to South Africa and Europe, Jeremiah Choy is a Creative Director, Producer and Curator. He has directed and produced theatre shows, concerts, arts festivals, Singapore and International events. In 2019, Jeremiah was recognised by the Law Society’s Pro Bono Service for his contributions to Legal Awareness. He won the Best Supporting Actor Award at Life! Theatre Award 2019 for his role in Leda and The Rage.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
• Always put an oral contract into writing, whether email or message form.
• Workplace safety is not just physical safety – it includes mental, social, emotional and psychological safety too.
• Negotiate your terms, and be bold to speak up if you feel uncomfortable.
• Balance your rights against your responsibilities and obligations as an actor.
• Include your business costs – preparation time, wardrobe, bonuses etc – in your fees!
QUOTABLE QUOTES
‘I've always lived with a mantra that I need to apply the art of business into the business of the arts.’ – Jeremiah
‘First and foremost, it's about putting yourself in other people's shoes. … It's really treating one another as human beings, rather than as machines on set, on stage. … We need to kind of recognise that we're all struggling.’ – Laura
‘I strongly encourage, especially for younger actors whom they feel that they may be blacklisted, and they are accepting things that they are not comfortable with. … you need to negotiate out of it. And if you can't take it, then don't take it because you will get very stressed, you will get very worried and you're not able to give your best.’ – Jeremiah
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Duración:00:29:25
The Actor’s Space Ep 3: Getting Beyond the Casting Jitters
4/28/2023
The Actor’s Space is a podcast hosted by Laura Kee, a freelance actor in Singapore. Through conversations with fellow actors, and industry colleagues, we will be talking about the working actor’s life in Singapore – how do we pursue our love for acting while navigating the business side of the craft? Let’s create more conversations about the challenges of building a sustainable acting career in Singapore.
GUEST:
Casting Director Dorothy Sng is an industry veteran with over 15 years of experience under her belt. Her long-suffering perseverance in a difficult industry has always been driven by a desire to uncover and fulfil potential through her work. Notable productions she has worked on include Long Long Time Ago, Diam Diam Era, Ah Boys To Men 4, Number 1, and Little Women, a Netflix K-drama.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
• Be remembered by not only your performance, but also having the right attitude on set.
• Do your homework! Don’t be afraid to ask valid questions so you can perform better.
• Submit clean and clear headshots, without filters. Show your authentic self.
• Be flexible and adaptable. Remember that directors have different working styles.
• Casting directors are rooting for you to do well!
QUOTABLE QUOTES
‘You don't have to be too afraid to ask questions. Things like that are healthy to have. Because it helps you play your character better.’ – Dorothy
‘Social media helps you get seen, perhaps because of the algorithm and all sorts of things. But really, if you do call them in for audition, it's the performance at the end of the day that will seal the deal’ – Laura
‘When I meet those people who come for auditions, I always tell them, don't need to be afraid of me, just be relaxed, we're here to help you, we're not here to harm you in any other way. Because if we are not interested in the first place, we wouldn’t even bother contacting you, right?’ – Dorothy
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TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@laurakeelt
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Duración:00:24:00
The Actor’s Space Ep 2: Working with a Director
4/21/2023
The Actor’s Space is a podcast hosted by Laura Kee, a freelance actor in Singapore. Through conversations with fellow actors, and industry colleagues, we will be talking about the working actor’s life in Singapore – how do we pursue our love for acting, while navigating the business side of the craft? Let’s create more conversations about the challenges of building a sustainable acting career in Singapore.
GUEST Sanif Olek is an award-winning, Singapore-based film writer and director since 1996, with a portfolio that ranges from independent films to current affairs. On a drama set, Sanif credits the deep conversations his actors shared with him on their process as the main factor to mine their best performances. His debut independent feature, SAYANG DISAYANG, was Singapore’s official entry to the 2015 Oscars® (Best Foreign Language Film).
KEY TAKEAWAYS
• Let your authenticity as an actor shine through.
• Don’t be too technical in your craft. Allow yourself to adapt to changes.
• People talk, on set and off. Your work ethics – being punctual, working well under pressure, being professional – are as important as your work.
• Be prepared to work with people who do not get along with you.
• Come on set with an open mind.
QUOTABLE QUOTES
‘At least in my eyes, right, they just have to be themselves when they act, so they don't have to bear the burden of having to perform.’ – Sanif
‘If they only have like 15 minutes before sunset, how do they perform? Or like, 2am in the morning when everyone is shagged and tired? How do they perform?’ – Sanif
‘You know, not everyone likes you on set. So when everything happens on set, to just sort of like, you know, just take it in and focus on the process.’ – Sanif
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Twitter: twitter.com/sanifoo
IG: instagram.com/sanifoo
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/sanifoo/
Blog: reeljuice.blogspot.com
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Duración:00:24:55
The Actor’s Space Ep 1: Starting an Acting Career in Singapore
4/14/2023
The Actor’s Space is a brand-new podcast hosted by Laura Kee, a freelance actor in Singapore. Through conversations with fellow actors, and industry colleagues, we will be talking about the working actor’s life in Singapore – how do we pursue our love for acting, while navigating the business side of the craft? Let’s create more conversations about the challenges of building an acting career in Singapore.
GUESTS
Shannon Zann – emcee, actress & content creator
Kimberley Kiew – multidisciplinary performer & yoga instructor
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Take classes to build your foundation as an actor.
Track your income & expenses! Always track who owes you money, if any.
Build a community with similar struggles and similar passions, to support and encourage you through the ups and downs.
Your acting career is your small business – create an invoice template, know your worth, and negotiate your fees.
In Singapore, you may not be able to survive on an acting income alone. Build viable alternative sources of income that may complement your acting work.
QUOTABLE QUOTES
‘20% of your time will be on set or on stage. 80% of the time, you're working on yourself, you're working on your skills, you're going for auditions, … you are kind of just doing things that buffer and build your time on set and your time on stage.’ – Kimberley
‘At the heart of it all, this is a business, right? This is not just a passion or something that we’re doing as a hobby. This is really our business and we are all small business owners of our own careers.’ – Laura
‘It’s like YOLO but at the same time, you have a backup plan. Yeah, so we’re not being reckless here okay?’ – Shannon
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IG: instagram.com/LauraKeeLT
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Connect with Shannon
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@shannonzanntv
IG: instagram.com/ShannonZann
Youtube: youtube.com/@shannonzann
Connect with Kimberley
IG: instagram.com/KimberleyKiew
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Duración:00:28:16
How Freelance Creatives Can Benefit From Web 3
3/31/2023
Non-fungible tokens or NFTs have a long way to go to recover from last year’s 80%+ wreckage, but they are slowly coming back to life in 2023.
What exactly is a NFT? In this episode, we break it down to the basics and share what is it in for us as creatives.
Join us every Saturday for more tips on how you can build a profitable and sustainable career in freelancing.
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Duración:00:06:24
Prepare yourself for a successful freelancing career.
3/24/2023
How can you set yourself up for success in freelancing? At CreativesAtWork, we have seen the demand for freelancers increase at least 30% in 2021. Likewise, we are also seeing more people join the industry and start to freelancing their career of choice.
In this episode, we share actionable steps that you can take to kickstart and build up your creative business.
Join us every Saturday for more tips on how you can build a profitable and sustainable career in freelancing.
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Duración:00:05:26
Scale Your Business Without Burning Out
3/17/2023
Are you a freelancer looking to grow your business sustainably? You may feel like you are doing more.
Find out how you can bring your business to the next level without burning out
Join us every Saturday for more tips on how you can build a profitable and sustainable career in freelancing.
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Duración:00:05:54