A Cup of Tea with Mary B
Episodes
#45 Finding My Beach with Raquel Batista (Part 2)
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this continuation of Raquel Batista’s inspiring journey, we hear more about her life after leaving the corporate world. How Raquel rebuilt from ...
#45 Walking Away At The Top with Raquel Batista (Part 1)
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Raquel Batiste climbed to the top of Portugal’s high finance world, but success came at the cost of burnout, boundaries, and self-worth. In this ep...
#44 Survival and Success with Anel Imanbay
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode of A Cup of Tea with Mary B, I sit down with the inspiring Anel Imanbay to explore her extraordinary journey across countrie...
#43 Reclaiming Your Voice with Tova Leigh
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with the brilliant Tova Leigh—author, performer, storyteller, and fierce champion of female truth-telling—for a raw, f...
#42 Reinventing Life: From Tech to Fitness with Sherry Seeton
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I sit down with Sherry Seeton, co-founder of Fitqor and founder of Cascais International Women in Business, to discuss her incredibl...
#41 Flourish: Life after Corporate with Jill Murdoch (part 2)
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this continuation of Jill Murdoch’s inspiring journey, we dive even deeper into her transition from 28 years in the corporate world to launching ...
#40 Flourish: Life After Corporate with Jill Murdoch (Part 1)
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special live-audience episode, I share the joy of celebrating a client’s dream come true! Join me as I sit down with Jill Murdoch, an inspir...
#39 Navigating Life’s Crossroads
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I reflect on the significant life events I’ve experienced over the last three decades. From navigating infertility and divorce to ...
#38 The Science of Finding Happiness with Sha-En Yeo
04 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We delve into the incredible journey of Sha-En Yeo, a former lonely and bullied child who defied the odds to become a 2-time TEDx speaker, a Positive ...
#37 When Things Go 'Wrong' In Life: Lessons From My Auntie Nellie
09 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I want to share with you a story about my Auntie Nellie. Her life’s path may have been chosen for her but she lived it with positivi...
#36 From Scared to Empowered With One Simple Tool
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about a time when I was scared. I'm not talking about being afraid of heights or being terrified by a horror movie. I’m...
#35 Believe in Yourself and Ignite Your Passion with Katie Hasson
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A passion for coaching led my next guest to create a life-changing global coaching movement within a large bank. The amazing Katie Hasson is sharing h...
#34 Bouncing Back from Burnout with Elika Tasker
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re lacking energy, constantly getting sick and feeling unmotivated then my podcast guest Elika Tasker is an incredible resource. She is a pas...
#33 Understanding Your Values with Mary Barrett
15 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When was the last time you had a good cry? I mean the ones where you sob so hard your shoulders shudder and you end up with panda eyes? I love a good ...
#32 A Man Is Not A Plan with Batya Shulman
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join me and Batya Shulman, Financial Advisor and Partner at Select Investors, as she shares why she is so passionate about empowering women to obtain ...
#31 Keep on Swimming with Maria Frances Marinay
13 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join me and Maria Frances Marinay, Co Founder of beige. social, a social media agency helping conscious brands build strong, engaged communities onlin...
#30 Cultivating Well Being with Angela Foulds
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join me and Angela Foulds, The Coach Connector and Founder of The Power Within, a business where potential clients are matched with her pool of experi...
#29 There Are No Limits with Sera Murphy
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join me and Sera Murphy, known as The ReOutfitter, a personal fashion stylist with sustainability at the heart of her business. Listen to how she went...
#28 The Gift of Divorce with Dee Khanduja Allan
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join me and Dee Khanduja Allan who authentically shares her experience of divorce and how, during her darkest days she lifted and raised other women w...
#27 Have Fun Being Sober Curious with Skye Wellington
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join me and Skye Wellington, Co-Founder & Chief Enjoyment Officer of Wisecracks Drinks, a lo/no alcohol-free beverage company. We have the most i...
#26 Reflections on Series 2
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the finale of Series 2! What a wonderful time I’ve had so far this year, having a cup of tea with ordinary people achieving extraordinary thi...
#25 How Mental Burnout Led To Becoming A Secret Agent with Laura Yates
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join me for a conversation with Laura Yates, the Secret Agent of the Secret Sunrise Community Singapore. Laura shares how she went from Chartered Acco...
#24 How Your Illness Can Help You Discover Your True Calling with Alex Mearns
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join me for a conversation with Alex Mearns who when working in the financial industry faced a ‘wake up’ call due to his own ill health and how th...
#23 Stepping Away From Your ‘Shoulds’ And Into Your Power with Elly Both
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join me for a conversation with new entrepreneur, Elly Both, who started Bright Green just over 12 months ago.. Elly’s mission of “doing something...
#22 Walking Away From An Ethically Challenged Career To Live Your Passion with Sonia Osborne
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode join me for a fascinating conversation with Sonia Osborne, an expert Nutritionist based in Singapore. What an incredible story of movi...
#21 How Self-esteem And Connections Can Get You The Job You Didn’t Know You Wanted with Shan Wee
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join me for a conversation with Singapore Kiss92FM DJ and Music Director, Shan Wee, where we talk about his upbringing in Northern Ireland, his career...
#20 Living Life With Curiosity And Passion with Federico Folcia
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to my conversation with Federico Folcia, a serial entrepreneur and currently the CEO and Founder of Crane and MD of Powerhouse. We chat about...
#19 Following Your Inner Calling And Finding Your Passion In Life with Visha Nelson
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join me for a conversation with Visha Nelson, Award Winning Founder of The Cinnamon Room where we talk about how she followed her instinct and left th...
#18 How Fitness Is Key To A Healthy Mind And Body with Sam McGrath
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to my conversation with Sam McGrath where we discuss changing his identity from soldier to banker. Now working as a MD for a bank in Singapore,...
#17 Following Your Dream To Entrepreneurship with Beverly Yeoh
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to my conversation with wonderful authentic Beverly Yeoh who is the Co-Founder of Bitters and Love, Free the Robot in Singapore and Run Rabbit ...
#16 Successfully Changing Industries With Courage And Resilience with Soo Kui Jien
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's quite unusual from someone to go from self employed into working in the Corporate world, it's usually the other way around. But my fi...
#15 Reflections on Series 1
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the finale of Series 1, I revisit all of my conversations with ordinary people achieving extraordinary things. Listen to snippets fro...
#14 Living With Purpose And Courage with Margie Warrell
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join me for a conversation with best-selling Author, Coach, Keynote Speaker and Thought Leader, Margie Warrell as she shares her life journey and how ...
#13 Building Relationships And Being An Authentic Leader with David Kelly
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to my conversation with David Kelly, Executive Director of The British Chamber of Commerce, Singapore who I met in 2018 and hear how he has dev...
#12 Taking Courage And Listening To Your Intuition with Sulochana Uthirapathi
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join me and Sulochana Uthirapathi the Managing Director of Transform Borders for a cup of tea. Hear how Sulo was feeling stuck, defeated and was livin...
#11 Life Changing Mindfulness with Chris Milliken
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat to Chris Milliken, CEO and Co-Founder of PengWine, Chef, Sommelier, Author of the book, 'White or Red, It's All In Yo...
#10 The Health Benefits Of Improv with Jon Cancio
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A Cup of Tea with the hilarious Jon Cancio, actor, teacher, director, and photographer. He was my teacher on my first ever foray into the world of imp...
#9 A New Mother's Frustration Turned Into A Multi-Business with Elise Mawson
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Elise Mawson, the founder of Taxi Baby, joins me for a cup of tea and to talk about how 5.5 years ago as brand new mum she had a massive meltdown whic...
#8 Release Negative Toxins And Embrace Singing with Corinne Gibbons
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Corrine, the founder of 'Discover Your Voice', a coaching and team building company joins me for a cup of tea and we chat about the magic of...
#7 Turning A Hustle Into An Award-Winning Business With Tom Peacock-Nazil
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hear from Tom, the Co-Founder of Seven Clean Seas, on his fascinating career journey from Sales to Financial Advisor to an ‘accidental environmental...
#6 The Critical Importance Of Wellness In Education with Nicole Glisson
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hear our conversation on the importance of well being in the education system as Nicole Glisson and I meet for a cup of tea. We all know that if our t...
#5 Debunking the Nursery Rhyme Myth with Mary Barrett
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
‘Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me’Are you allowing your past to dictate your future? Is it time to clear out you...
#4 You're Never Too Old To Change Your Career Path with Dr Tim Errington
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hear all about Dr Tim's life/career history where he has demonstrated it's never too late to change your vision in life as we sit down to ha...
#3 Decluttering Your Mind with Mary Barrett
21 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"The space in which we live should be for the person we are becoming now, not for the person we were in the past" - Marie Kondo. Have you b...
#2 Championing Diversity And Inclusiveness with Helen McGuire
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My first interview is here! I am delighted to have had the opportunity to interview Helen McGuire, founder and CEO of Hopscotch Work, an award-winning...
#1 The Launch Episode
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"Every time you make a choice, you change the direction of your life"Mary Barrett brings decades of experience as a coach and ten years as a...