Ever since I met Jolene in Own Your Story event, we had a blast collaborating with her in initiatives related to happiness and mental health. It's simply wonderful working with a person who is so passionate and knowledgeable about a subject matter she believes in. We talked about: - how Jolene discovered her interest in psychology and mental health - challenges she faces in the field of mental health - how Jolene keeps herself motivated in an industry full of stigma and negativity - decoding a big myth about mental health - Jolene's personal evolution since she started her career - the importance of positive influence from people around her - simple happiness hack to manage stress at work - best investment in life - book recommendation - impact and a life well lived Isabelle's Website: http://isabellethye.com Own Your Story FB: https://www.facebook.com/oyscommunity Early Autism Project Malaysia: https://www.autismmalaysia.com/ Jolene's FB: https://www.facebook.com/lynechong.y2

Yi Xuan is an interesting millennial who ditched a well-paid first job and dive into the uncharted water being a full-time trader and blogger. I made sure to ask him what 'unfulfilling' means to help (older) people understand the difference in the inner and outer world. We talked about: - why he left a well paid job in a startup company - unfulfilling life living the 'rule' of society - figuring out life through mistakes - the most painful mistake he made - overcoming the trap of ego - dealing with emotional roller coaster - evolution since uni - do not compare yourself with others - inspiration to write and a viral article - best investments - impact and goals Isabelle's Website: https://www.isabellthye.com Own Your Story's FB: https://www.facebook.com/oyscommunity Yi Xuan's FB: https://www.facebook.com/chin.y.xuan Website: www.nomoneylah.com

Even though Ridzwan is still figuring out his way in the creative industry as a videographer and writer, I admire his determination to stay true to himself and took the leap of faith to create a life he wanted to live in. In this episode, we talked about: - Why Ridzwan dive into creative industry despite having a degree in law - The journey of discovering his passion - Choose the right environment and surround yourself with the right people - Inspiration of creation - The fear of not getting his shit together - Best investment - Advice for younger self - Book recommendation - Guiding principle and definition of a life well lived Isabelle's Website: https://www.isabellethye.com Own Your Story FB: https://www.facebook.com/oyscommunity Ridzwan's FB: https://www.facebook.com/wawantv/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/wawan89

It's so good to reunite on screen with Richard since our book launch last year! I guessed in some way our path crossed and we changed each other's life. In this conversation, Richard reminded me so much about simple (but hard) things in life - passion, values, relationship, gratitude and much more...   We talked about: - Richard's unique interpretation of angels and giants in life - the importance of creating values for others - how to constantly build meaningful relationships - what is passion? - passion vs. hobby - passion for a balanced life - prioritise growth no matter where you are - constantly seek for new opportunities  - what Richard learned in the startup world - best investments - life tips/advice for young people - impact to make in the world Isabelle's Website: http://www.isabellethye.com/ Own Your Story FB: https://www.facebook.com/oyscommunity Richard's Website: http://www.roptcreate.com Richard's FB: https://www.facebook.com/mrrichardo

I've always felt blessed to meet Tien end of last year because her energy and creativity brought new things to our community, such as a monthly yoga session and discussion of Sutra. Despite being a petite wellness coach, I admire her big spirit and positivity that always beam like a sun.   In this episode, we talked about:  - Why Tien left Canada and come back home - Being excited by the possibilities in uncertainties - Why Tien is passionate about wellness and how to develop a routine - How to gain clarity in life values - Self-discovery and exploring life through travelling - Tien's love-hate relationship with adventures - Life tips for young people - Book recommendation - The importance of journaling Isabelle's Website: https://www.isabellethye.com/ Own Your Story FB: https://www.facebook.com/oyscommunity Tien's IG: @thesunyogii Tien's blog: https://medium.com/@yongtiencin

Mathew has been an acquaintance I've known for a long long time. Even though we were not exactly close friends, I really admire his persistent and passion for building 'y=mx+c', a Youtube channel for SPM & Pre-U Math tutorial. So, I called him up to hear more about his story! We talked about: - how and why Mathew got into education industry with training in psychology - the thought process from conception to execution  - biggest challenge in building a one-man education channel - motivation to keep going - personal evolution in the journey - lesson learned from biggest business failure - passion and patient to build something - career tips for young people - how to pick yourself up after a fall - book recommendation - best investment in time & energy - impact and future plans Isabelle's Website: http://isabellethye.com Own Your Story FB: https://www.facebook.com/theartofowningyourstory/ Mathew's FB: https://www.facebook.com/MathewPHY Y=MX=C: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3fhr4YanZXeNk431FFgAKg

It is hard to imagine that Heidi has come a long way from the chubby kid who was bullied in school to leading Malaysia Dodgeball team to the World Cup twice.  In this episode, we talked about: - How Heidy got involved in dodgeball - How he lead the Malaysia dodgeball team to become the underdog in World Cup 2016 - The importance of staying grounded after the win and keep improving - Motivating and leading a semi-pro team for a bigger purpose - Heidi's 3 tips for aspiring leaders - Lessons learned from World Cup 2018 - How a rough childhood shapes Heidi's character - The impact of sports training in Heidy's life - Best investment in terms of time/energy - Priority in 2019 - Impact to make in the world and his favourite quote Isabelle's Website: https://www.Isabellethye.com/ Own Your Story FB: https://www.facebook.com/oyscommunity Heidi's FB: https://www.facebook.com/heidypercuss... Malaysia Dodgeball Federation's FB: https://www.facebook.com/msiadodgeball/

Charissa's journey of making her way from self-publishing to best-selling author really fascinates me! When nobody wants to publish her book, she went straight to a major bookstore and struck a deal, bypassing the gatekeepers in the publishing industry. In this episode, we talked about: - How Charissa started writing poems - Her motivation and drive to self-publish her first book - What is 'Midnight Monologue' about, the core message of the book - The unconventional process of getting her first book out  - Charissa's tips for aspiring author - How has becoming a best-selling author changed her - Dealing with the fear of 'one hit wonder' and criticism - The mission of Penwings Publishing - Charissa's advice for young college graduates - Book recommendation  - Impact Charissa wants to make & exciting projects in 2019 Isabelle's Website: https://www.isabellethye.com Own Your Story FB: https://www.facebook.com/oyscommunity Charissa's FB: https://www.facebook.com/cotypoems/ Charissa's IG: https://www.instagram.com/cotypoems/ Website:https://www.penwings.co

As college mates, Zayana and I went through a very different route when she embarked on motherhood while I took the leap to leave the corporate world.  Our choices brought us to different places but one thing unites us - our courage to be ourselves. In this episode, we talked about: - Zayana's motivation to share her story & core message of her blog - Post-mortem depression and how Zayana recover from it - How Zayana evolved from the episode (let go of judgement) - How to keep a positive mind while juggling with different roles - The importance of critical thinking in making a life decision - Tips for young millennial women about to start a family - Best investment in past 3 years - Zayana's book recommendation - Advice for young people - The impact Zayana wants to make Isabelle's Website: http://www.isabellethye.com Own Your Story FB: https://www.facebook.com/oyscommunity Zayana's Website: https://www.zayanayusof.com Zayana's FB: https://www.facebook.com/zayana.yusof

This is a special collaboration with Paul, the host of Plusma-cast (a channel for creatives), where we hear the backstory of his channel, lessons learned from the journey of creating a podcast channel, and his vision for Plusma-cast. We talked about: - Paul's motivation of starting a podcast - The reasons for focusing on creative professionals - Core message of Plusma-cast - How Paul overcome self-doubt - How Paul evolves as a person and host - Tips for getting the wisdom out of a guest (brain-picking tips) - Memorable lessons learned fro guests - Where does creativity come from - Advice for aspiring young creatives - Plans for 2019 Isabelle's website: https://www.isabellethye.com Own Your Story: https://www.facebook.com/theartofowningyourstory/ Plusma-cast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIjR7BBqBYsSWtoV9pyeeRw/featured ---- Own Your Story Podcast features interesting guests with fascinating stories and unique perspectives on life, taking viewers on a journey through the lives of others and ultimately inspire them to embark on an adventure of their own.