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Words of Wisdom, by Folklory

“Words of Wisdom” is an initiative to document and celebrate the stories, insights, and wisdom of Singapore’s senior citizens. It's powered by Folklory, a service dedicated to preserving stories through audio podcasts, who will collaborate with 60 seniors aged 60 and above to create a series of 60 podcasts, each capturing a unique slice of Singapore’s rich history and culture. Find out more info at Folklory.com

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every day
Average duration
30 minutes
Episodes
40
Years Active
2025
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#40 - Sim Bee Lim, Businessman

#40 - Sim Bee Lim, Businessman

Sim Bee Lim reflects on a lifelong business career marked by resilience, trust, and responsibility. He stresses the importance of teamwork, open communication, and maintaining strong social bonds wit…

00:33:08  |   Tue 17 Jun 2025
#39 - Daisie Yip, Educator

#39 - Daisie Yip, Educator

Daisie Yip shares her lifelong passion for teaching and education, emphasizing the importance of love, patience, and sincerity. She reflects on building lasting relationships with students and collea…

00:23:14  |   Tue 17 Jun 2025
#38 - Chan Kah Kee, Marketing Consultant

#38 - Chan Kah Kee, Marketing Consultant

KC Chan shares his lifelong commitment to learning and adaptability, emphasizing the importance of passion over money. He encourages young people to build strong support networks, stay curious, and e…

00:25:00  |   Tue 17 Jun 2025
#37 - Roslan Jantan, Sports Coach

#37 - Roslan Jantan, Sports Coach

Roslan Jantan reflects on a lifelong passion for coaching, including his work with children with disabilities. He highlights responsibility, sincerity, and the importance of nurturing confidence and …

00:23:37  |   Tue 17 Jun 2025
#36 - Paul Supramaniam, Lawyer

#36 - Paul Supramaniam, Lawyer

Paul Supramaniam shares a distinguished legal career spanning continents, underscored by values of integrity, resilience, and service to community and country. He highlights family legacy, dedication…

00:39:04  |   Tue 17 Jun 2025
#35 - Lawrence Yeo, Banker & Counselor

#35 - Lawrence Yeo, Banker & Counselor

Lawrence Yeo shares his transition from a decades-long banking career to counselling. He reflects on the value of lifelong learning, humility, and compassion. He emphasizes the importance of building…

00:33:23  |   Tue 17 Jun 2025
#34 - Nur Hamidy, Banker

#34 - Nur Hamidy, Banker

Nur Hamidy reflects on a long banking career, emphasizing the value of a positive attitude, integrity, and strong relationships. He shares practical advice on friendship, adaptability, and love, enco…

00:20:13  |   Tue 17 Jun 2025
#33 - Dick Yip, Teacher

#33 - Dick Yip, Teacher

Dick Yip shares his journey from early education in Singapore to a lifelong career in teaching. He emphasizes resilience, leadership, and dedication to students, highlighting the importance of commit…

00:31:39  |   Tue 17 Jun 2025
#32 - Salamah, Special Needs Educator

#32 - Salamah, Special Needs Educator

Salamah shares her journey into special needs education, emphasizing passion, patience, and the power of positive reinforcement. She highlights the importance of compassion, lifelong learning, and th…

00:28:37  |   Tue 17 Jun 2025
#31 - Kelvin Tan, Arts Educator

#31 - Kelvin Tan, Arts Educator

Kelvin Tan reflects on his journey as an arts educator and musician. He discusses his evolving identity, the importance of artistic expression, and fostering cultural consciousness. He encourages dee…

00:36:21  |   Tue 17 Jun 2025
#30 - Sunny Tan, Flight Attendant

#30 - Sunny Tan, Flight Attendant

Sunny Tan reflects on his 37-year career with Singapore Airlines, sharing how kindness, sincerity, and dedication shaped his success. He discusses the importance of genuine care in service, lasting f…

00:30:30  |   Tue 17 Jun 2025
#29 - Aldon Chen, Real Estate Developer

#29 - Aldon Chen, Real Estate Developer

Aldon Chen reflects on his life journey from Singapore to China, building a career in real estate amidst rapid change. He stresses the importance of trust, family support, forward thinking, and maint…

00:23:03  |   Tue 17 Jun 2025
#28 - Susheela Varghese, Educator

#28 - Susheela Varghese, Educator

Susheela Abraham Varghese reflects on a 40+ year career in education spanning Singapore and the US. She shares insights on perseverance, balancing career and family, the value of lifelong learning, a…

00:37:51  |   Tue 17 Jun 2025
#27 - Joann Koh, Volunteer & Business Owner

#27 - Joann Koh, Volunteer & Business Owner

Joann Koh shares her journey from manufacturing work to entrepreneurship and volunteering. She highlights the value of kindness, building lasting friendships, and staying connected. Her reflections e…

00:25:59  |   Tue 17 Jun 2025
#26 - Catherine Low, Educator

#26 - Catherine Low, Educator

Catherine Low reflects on a 30-year career in education, emphasizing patience, adaptability, and lifelong learning. She highlights the importance of balancing family and work, staying open to change,…

00:24:15  |   Tue 17 Jun 2025
#25 - Kelvin, NDP Director

#25 - Kelvin, NDP Director

Kelvin reflects on his decades shaping Singapore’s National Day Parade, emphasizing creativity, teamwork, and passion. He discusses love as a value that extends beyond family to community and country…

00:32:49  |   Tue 17 Jun 2025
#24 - Wilson Chia, Business Owner & Volunteer

#24 - Wilson Chia, Business Owner & Volunteer

Wilson reflects on building a business grounded in integrity, the importance of family support, and the evolving nature of love and parenting. He shares values passed to his children and advice for y…

00:33:12  |   Tue 17 Jun 2025
#23 - Philip Chan, Counsellor

#23 - Philip Chan, Counsellor

Philip Chan shares heartfelt reflections on marriage, parenting, friendship, and vocation. A former pastor turned counsellor, he speaks with compassion and realism about love as commitment, the illus…

00:26:08  |   Tue 17 Jun 2025
#22 - Ernest Koh, Manufacturing Engineer

#22 - Ernest Koh, Manufacturing Engineer

Ernest reflects on Singapore’s industrial rise through the lens of his own career in manufacturing. He offers candid, heartfelt advice on love, friendship, and sacrifice—urging future generations to …

00:28:17  |   Tue 17 Jun 2025
#21 - Jeffrey Liew, Window Entrepreneur

#21 - Jeffrey Liew, Window Entrepreneur

Jeffrey Liew, founder of Sapphire Windows, shares wisdom from his entrepreneurial journey and personal life. He reflects on hard work, responsibility, and the value of nurturing relationships across …

00:33:13  |   Tue 17 Jun 2025
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