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Wise and Shine

Welcome to The Financial Coconut, your source for empowering financial knowledge and unlocking possibilities. We believe perspectives shape a rounder thinker. In this series, we bring on interesting, relevant people to help you learn better from various perspectives. Life is not always about learning from people that you already agree with. 


Join Reggie and SGBudgetBabe Dawn as we banter about the latest disputes out there, seeking to derive some good tangible lessons to help you develop as a person. May we thrive in this modern world!


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Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
43 minutes
Episodes
136
Years Active
2022 - 2025
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Career vs Health: I Thought I Could Do Both [W&S 136]

Career vs Health: I Thought I Could Do Both [W&S 136]

What happens when your career is soaring—but your body suddenly says stop?


We dive into two powerful stories of resilience and transformation.


What you’ll hear:

- The hidden signs one entrepreneur ignor…

00:34:53  |   Sun 31 Aug 2025
Why More Professionals Are Quitting the Corporate Ladder [W&S 135]

Why More Professionals Are Quitting the Corporate Ladder [W&S 135]

Tired of the 9-to-5 grind? What if you could design a career on your own terms—full of purpose, flexibility, and impact—without climbing the corporate ladder?


We dive into the quiet revolution reshapi…

00:39:47  |   Sun 24 Aug 2025
Movement as Medicine: Tackling Aging and Chronic Diseases for Professionals. [W&S 134 ft Dr Goh Jorming]

Movement as Medicine: Tackling Aging and Chronic Diseases for Professionals. [W&S 134 ft Dr Goh Jorming]

Feeling those mysterious aches creeping in? Wondering why your energy is zapped despite sitting all day?


We uncover how small, deliberate movements can transform your health—without you needing to liv…

00:45:31  |   Sun 17 Aug 2025
From Law & Business Owner to Taxi Driver in Singapore: Losing It All and Starting Over [W&S 133 ft LazyCabbie]

From Law & Business Owner to Taxi Driver in Singapore: Losing It All and Starting Over [W&S 133 ft LazyCabbie]

What happens when the life you’ve built suddenly unravels?


Meet Eddie aka LazyCabbie — a man who went from running his own business to driving a taxi overnight. But this isn’t just a story about caree…

00:37:23  |   Sun 10 Aug 2025
Finance Careers: What It REALLY Takes To Succeed [W&S 132 ft Blackrock & TRM Labs]

Finance Careers: What It REALLY Takes To Succeed [W&S 132 ft Blackrock & TRM Labs]

You need more than spreadsheets and suits to thrive in finance today. Forget the Wall Street stereotypes — the game has changed.


You’ll discover:

- The ONE mindset shift top finance pros swear by (hint…

00:33:50  |   Sun 03 Aug 2025
Should You Quit Your Job or Stay? The Truth No One Tells You [W&S 131 ft Yinn Ewe & Shelly Chan]

Should You Quit Your Job or Stay? The Truth No One Tells You [W&S 131 ft Yinn Ewe & Shelly Chan]

Is job-hopping really the key to better pay and faster promotions? Or could it be quietly harming your long-term career in Singapore?


We speak with two seasoned professionals—Shelly Chan and Yinn Ewe—…

00:37:48  |   Sun 27 Jul 2025
Watch This Before Spending $100K on an MBA [W&S 130, NUS and INSEAD Alumni]

Watch This Before Spending $100K on an MBA [W&S 130, NUS and INSEAD Alumni]

Curious if an MBA still opens doors in today’s fast-evolving finance world? We pivot beyond textbooks to uncover what really fuels success in finance now.


Join us as we dive into:

- The shocking true …

00:35:44  |   Sun 20 Jul 2025
What No One Tells You About 6-Figure Jobs in Singapore [W&S 129 ft Nicholas Braman]

What No One Tells You About 6-Figure Jobs in Singapore [W&S 129 ft Nicholas Braman]

You’ve probably heard the buzz about hitting that coveted six-figure income. But what does it really take to get there—and what are the sacrifices no one talks about?


We deep dive into the realities o…

00:45:20  |   Sun 13 Jul 2025
The Cost of Burnout: Simple Strategies Every Manager Should Know [W&S 128, Manage Who ft Susan Chen, Nicole Lee]

The Cost of Burnout: Simple Strategies Every Manager Should Know [W&S 128, Manage Who ft Susan Chen, Nicole Lee]

Deadlines, generational divides, team conflicts, communication breakdowns—Are you a manager feeling the pressure?


We’re tackling real-life leadership challenges submitted by YOU — our amazing listener…

00:44:55  |   Sun 06 Jul 2025
Why MNC Professionals Are Gold In SMEs. How To Thrive & Be Well Remunerated [W&S 127 ft Doreen Heng]

Why MNC Professionals Are Gold In SMEs. How To Thrive & Be Well Remunerated [W&S 127 ft Doreen Heng]

Ever considered leaving the stability of a multinational corporation (MNC) for the dynamic, fast-paced world of a small-to-medium enterprise (SME)? What if we told you that the leap could come with a…

00:44:10  |   Sun 29 Jun 2025
How to Survive the AI Unemployment Crisis [W&S 126 ft Jeremy Tan]

How to Survive the AI Unemployment Crisis [W&S 126 ft Jeremy Tan]

We dive into the AI revolution with a provocative guest who’s shaking up conversations about automation, economics, and survival in the age of humanoids.


In this eye-opening episode, they unpack:

- Th…

00:43:01  |   Sun 22 Jun 2025
Our Top Career Advice for Gen Z First Jobbers! A Comforting Recount for Millennials, We did our Best. [W&S 125]

Our Top Career Advice for Gen Z First Jobbers! A Comforting Recount for Millennials, We did our Best. [W&S 125]

Ever wish you could time-travel and give your past self career advice?

Join Reggie, Dawn, Adrian, and Anthony in this raw, unfiltered episode as they revisit their chaotic first-job journeys—complete …

00:42:04  |   Sun 15 Jun 2025
The Real Cost of Teaching in Singapore: Time, Energy, Mental Health [W&S 124 ft Ex-MOE Teachers]

The Real Cost of Teaching in Singapore: Time, Energy, Mental Health [W&S 124 ft Ex-MOE Teachers]

Ever wondered what it’s REALLY like to be a teacher? Why do passionate educators walk away from the profession? And what happens after they leave?


In this raw episode, we sat with former teachers who …

00:41:45  |   Sun 08 Jun 2025
Stanford’s Life Design Framework suggest different way to Work & Life [W&S 123 ft Designing Your Life Institute & Memory Lane]

Stanford’s Life Design Framework suggest different way to Work & Life [W&S 123 ft Designing Your Life Institute & Memory Lane]

Tired of the "straight path" career myth? In a world where AI reshapes jobs overnight and passion projects turn into thriving ventures, how do you design a career that’s future-proof—and fulfilling?


M…

00:40:30  |   Sun 01 Jun 2025
Is DEI Workplace Dead In Singapore? What Is It Costing all of us? [W&S 122 ft Stewardship Asia Centre]

Is DEI Workplace Dead In Singapore? What Is It Costing all of us? [W&S 122 ft Stewardship Asia Centre]

What happens when DEI—once a corporate buzzword—quietly fades into the background? Has inclusion lost its value, or is it simply evolving? We dive into the heated debate around diversity, equity, and…

00:43:36  |   Sun 25 May 2025
70k Salary in SG: Why You’re Stuck—and How to Jump Ahead [W&S 121 ft Morgan McKinley & Talentkraft]

70k Salary in SG: Why You’re Stuck—and How to Jump Ahead [W&S 121 ft Morgan McKinley & Talentkraft]

Curious how your salary stacks up in today’s competitive job market? Wondering if it’s the right time to ask for a raise—or how to future-proof your career in the age of AI

Get answers as we explore …

00:46:38  |   Sun 18 May 2025
Alumni Job Network: How to Use And Build It Effectively [W&S 120 ft Christopher Fong, Xoogler Founder]

Alumni Job Network: How to Use And Build It Effectively [W&S 120 ft Christopher Fong, Xoogler Founder]

Are you a tech professional feeling lost in the layoff cycle? Or maybe you're in another industry facing similar challenges? This episode of Wise Shine is a must-listen!


We dive into the power of alum…

00:44:33  |   Sun 11 May 2025
Bosses Are Quietly Cutting Jobs—Here’s How to Be ‘Unfireable’ [W&S 119 ft Robert Walters & The Economist]

Bosses Are Quietly Cutting Jobs—Here’s How to Be ‘Unfireable’ [W&S 119 ft Robert Walters & The Economist]

Are you anxious about job security in today's rapidly changing work environment? Feeling lost in the restructuring shuffle? Or maybe you're a manager grappling with how to support your team through u…

00:45:41  |   Sun 20 Apr 2025
Reskilling a Berklee Jazz Musician to Coder life. A guided and paid career switch. [W&S 118 ft Temus, Soh Wen Ming]

Reskilling a Berklee Jazz Musician to Coder life. A guided and paid career switch. [W&S 118 ft Temus, Soh Wen Ming]

Ever thought about switching careers but feared the unknown?


We dive into the fascinating world of career transitions with an unlikely tech success story that might just inspire you to take the leap.


00:38:07  |   Sun 13 Apr 2025
Connect With 6,000+ Professional Mentors To Skyrocket Your Career [W&S 117 ft Alvin Tan]

Connect With 6,000+ Professional Mentors To Skyrocket Your Career [W&S 117 ft Alvin Tan]

How can a 15-minute chat change your career trajectory? What separates a life-changing mentor from a paid coach? And why should you care about finfluencer regulations?


We sit with Alvin Tan, Minister …

00:43:21  |   Sun 06 Apr 2025
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