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Episodes
#126 Tibetan Master Reveals Why Modern Tantra Can Destroy You | Karma Lhatrul Dorji Rinpoche
18 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tantra is not what you think it is. Here is WHY.Karma Lhatrul Dorji Rinpoche is a reincarnated Tibetan Buddhist master who remembered his past life at...
#125 "My Parents Left Me at 9. I Refused to Stay Broken." | Aya dela Cruz
10 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when the people who were supposed to protect you choose to leave you? And can a child who was abandoned grow up to create the loving fami...
#124 Brain Health Expert: The Truth About Preventing Cognitive Decline | Anna Milani
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation isn’t just about living longer. It’s about a harder question: what if longevity without vitality, connection, or cognitive healt...
#123 Are You Building a Life You Want… or One You Need to Escape From? | Michelle Coulson
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation isn't about remote work or digital nomad visas. It's about a harder question: are you building a life you want to live, or o...
#122 Successful Men Are Not Emotionally Unavailable. They Are Lonely. | Nick Jonsson
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most people blame men for being emotionally closed off. But what if the entire diagnosis is wrong? Nick Jonsson and Yana Fry dismantle a cultural assu...
#121 She Spent 25 Years Making Others Famous. Now at 51, She’s Ready to Talk | Shweta Narang
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
She lost her mother and gave birth to her child within 48 hours of each other. Shweta Narang has built Singapore's arts and cultural landscape for...
#120 How to Build a Happy and Lasting Marriage – Lessons From 35 Years Together | Reeta & Ronnie Sabnani
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
He thought “She’s hot… I’ll talk to her.” — and 35 years later, they’re still building love, business, and life together.JOIN THIS FREE ...
#119 “Your Brain 🧠 Is Already on the NEXT CHALLENGE” — and it is HURTING YOU | Krystal Clavier-Choo
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
She was one of the first female tech founders in a male-dominated industry. Men at conferences assumed she was someone's assistant. And she didn't eve...
#118 How This Woman Rebuilt Her Identity 3 Times (Motherhood, Relocation, Career Change)
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca Downie spent 17 years in corporate publishing before motherhood, relocation, and a spiral into perinatal depression forced her to ask a questi...
#117 This Hidden Skill Determines 80% of Your Success in Love and Leadership | Naomy Gmyrek
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the biggest problem in your relationships isn’t conflict… but everything you ignored before it?In this episode, I, Yana Fry https://www.in...
#116 3 Women in Their 40s Reveal What No One Tells You About Motherhood, Health & Identity | The Forties Formula
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I, Yana Fry https://www.instagram.com/yanafry/, sit down with Amanda Lim and Jasmin Dhillon from the Forties Formula Podcast to explo...
#115 “I Moved to Singapore With No Plan… and Almost Failed” — What Changed Everything | Nishant Kasibhatla
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you move countries with no plan, no network… and almost run out of money in 90 days?🌹 Return to Love: A 28-Day Moon-Aligned Jou...
#114 “Why So Many High-Achieving Women Feel Exhausted” — Singapore Doctor Explains | Dr. Cheryl Kam
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when you’re a doctor… and you realise the system you work in might actually be making people sicker?🌹 Return to Love: A 28-Day M...
#113 9 Successful Women Reveal Their #1 Secret to a HAPPY LIFE
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This International Women’s Month, I asked a powerful question to women leaders across industries: what is the one secret to a happy and healthy life...
#112 What I Know About LOVE at 43 (That I Wish I Knew at 16) | Yana Fry
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if I told you I spent years mistaking adrenaline for love?I grew up believing love was drama. My parents got divorced when I was a child. And som...
#111 17 Years Together — What My Husband Says About a Happy Marriage | Ravi Chidambaram and Yana Fry
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What makes a marriage last when everyone says it won’t?In this deeply personal episode, Yana Fry sits down with her husband, Ravi Chidambaram, to pu...
#110 “For 20 YEARS... I Celebrated Chinese New Year in Russia – Without Knowing It!” | Yana Fry
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if I told you I’ve been celebrating Chinese New Year my whole life — without knowing it?I grew up in the Soviet Union. No dragons. No red env...
#109 “I Left My Boyfriend and Built a 6-Figure Business in Singapore” – @Swizzyinsg Reveals Her Story | Marion Müller
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you choose a country over a boyfriend? In this episode, we sit with Marion Müller, who grew up in Switzerland with stability, stru...
#108 “I Moved to Singapore for Love and Rebuilding Myself Was Hard ” — Starting Life Again at 23 | Alya Annabi
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why does moving for love often mean losing parts of yourself?In this episode, we sit with Alya Annabi, who left Morocco, Europe, and everything famili...
#107 “Are Singaporeans Undervalued and Overlooked?” Here is WHY | Coen Tan
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why do so many Singaporeans feel unseen — even when they do everything right?In this episode, we sit with a Singaporean man who grew up learning to ...
#106 Singapore, Nigeria, Russia Reflect: “Am I Defined by My Culture — Or By Who I Choose to Be?”
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really mean to belong… and who decides that for us?In this episode, three very different life journeys come together: Singapore, Nigeri...
#105 10 Business & Life Lessons From 100 YanaTV Podcast Episodes
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What do you learn after listening deeply to 100 human stories?In this episode, I step out from behind the questions and reflect on what a hundred conv...
#104 2030 Is Closer Than We Think — Are Singaporeans Ready?
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What skills Singaporeans must have to succeed in 2030? In this episode, we sit with a man who was born in Singapore, shaped by war, leadership, and l...
#103 How to Make 2026 The Best Year: 6 Powerful Questions to Ask Yourself
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the reason nothing really changes year after year isn’t a lack of ambition… but the questions we keep avoiding?In this episode, I invite y...
#102 TRUE Story of the FIRST Christmas in Singapore (from 1980s to 2025)
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does Christmas mean in a country with no snow, no fireplaces, and no single dominant culture?In this episode, I reflect on how Christmas in Singa...
#101 A Singaporean Man on Crime, Shame, Sexuality and Finally Speaking Truth at the Age of 32 | Shawn Lim
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it cost to be yourself in a place that quietly asks you to be someone else? In this episode, I speak with Shawn Lim, who shares a raw journ...
#100 LinkedIn APAC Executive Opens Up About Gender Equality, the Pay Gap… and Raising 3 Daughters | Dave Yang
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How does a father raise daughters in a world he knows still isn’t fair to them… and what does he do about it?In this conversation, I speak with Da...
#43 Women After 40 - Can Love & Career Coexist? | Larissa Murmann
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Larissa Murmann, Chief Digital HR Officer at Unilever International and founder of Infinite Frequency. A woman who has led across continents and ...
17 Years in Singapore - Will I Ever Belong?
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I didn’t expect a CNA documentary “BEING SUNGAPOREAN” to make me question my own identity… but here we are.In this episode, I open up about my...
How She Survived a Toxic Marriage, PTSD and Divorce | Miki Amrita
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Miki Amrita, a Japanese-born founder of Nonviolent Communication Singapore and a woman who has walked through silence, conflict, divorce, motherh...
The Truth About Leadership, Motherhood & the Pressure on Women to Have It All
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when your own child says she doesn’t want to become like you?In this conversation with Yuying Deng, a lawyer-turned-tech founder and ...
“‘Am I Lovable?” The Question Successful Women Rarely Say Out Loud
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
She led billion-dollar teams, built movements for women across Asia… and once wished her mother would run away.In this episode, I sit down with Uma ...
She Advises Governments on A — But Her Deepest Lesson Came from Losing Her Mother
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This Pakistani 🇵🇰woman advices the governments about AI… but her deepest lesson came from losing her mother.In this episode, I sit down with D...
The Real Story Behind Yoda, the Dalai Lama & the Power of Compassion
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does the reincarnation of the Tutor of the 14th Dalai Lama have to say about leadership and the way you should live your life?In this episode, I ...
10 Questions I’ve Never Answered Before - My True Story | EP91
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if walking away was the only way to come home to yourself?In this episode, I do something I’ve never done before - instead of asking the questi...
The Hidden Cost of Success Nobody Talks About | YanaTV Singapore
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if everything you thought you knew about success… was wrong?I’m Yana Fry, founder of YanaTV, and in this episode I share my most personal sto...
#34 Back To Work Tips For Moms - How To Return To Work After Maternity Leave | Niloufer Jamal
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are continuing stories of women this month… What is it like to jump back into the workforce after taking a break for motherhood?Meet Niloufer Jam...
#33 This Woman Lived Through Domestic Abuse, Cancer, Surrogacy And Still Found Happiness And Peace | Chandni Sahu
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Chandni, whose life transformed after moving to Singapore from India. From confronting domestic violence and surviving cancer to embracing mother...
#32 Learn How This Scientist Overcame Infertility And Found Happiness And Success In Career And Life | Lakshmi Ramachandran
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This month we are showcasing inspirational women with interesting stories!Today we have Lakshmi Ramachandran, a remarkable woman, who transitioned fro...
#31 Focus, Flexibility And Discipline - A Multi-Potentialite’s Approach To Success And Significance | Mukul Deva
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can proper discipline shape your way to success?Meet Mukul Deva, a man celebrated for his wide-ranging achievements. As a bestselling author, lead...
#30 How To Embrace Rejections - Strategies For Resilience And Growth | Jit Puru
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Jit Puru. Jit is an accomplished author and professional speaker who has been helping people with self-development, motivation, and personal grow...
#29 How To Have The Best Sex Of Your Life - A Conversation With Singapore’s No. 1 Sexologist | Dr. Martha Tara Lee
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why is sex still a taboo subject in our society?Meet Dr. Martha Lee. She is a highly sought-after and respected sex expert in Singapore, holding a Doc...
#28 This Hainanese Tells the Secret to Crack the Chinese Business Market | Benjamin Cheng
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Benjamin Cheng. He is currently the Chief Inspiration Officer for Mind Inspirations LLP. He is also the Head of training curriculum development f...
#27 Leadership and Luxury Insights from CEO of Heart Media Group | Olivier Burlot
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Olivier Burlot. He is the CEO of HEART MEDIA Group with 26 years of work experience in publishing, fashion and luxury brands, magazines, digital ...
#26 How She Overcame Addiction and Became an Emotional Intelligence Expert | Cindy Tien
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Cindy Tien, an EQ Maven who unlocks the key to your personality and behaviour, revealing the underlying causes of burnout, overwhelm and disempow...
#25 World’s No.1 Customer Experience Guru Shares How Being A Good Customer Can Improve Service | Ron Kaufman
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Ron Kaufman, world’s no.1 customer experience guru six times in a row.We delved into...
#24 A Journey From Monasteries To Sharing The Voices Of Asian Movers And Shakers | Yana Fry
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Yana. She is a coach, a speaker and a mentor for successful and conscious people, who are making a dent.In this episode, Anita Kapoor takes over ...
#23 This Austrian Diplomat Shares His Life Story | David Bachmann
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet David Bachmann. He’s the Austrian Trade Commissioner for Singapore.In this heart-to-heart conversation with David we dive into the less glamoro...
#22 How This Danish Woman is Creating More Women Leaders in Singapore | Mette Johansson
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Mette Johansson. She is a consultant, coach, speaker, and trainer, mostly on the topic of leadership and culture change. She has (co) authored fi...
#21 Founder of 1880 on Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Building a Community in Asia | Marc Nicholson
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Marc Nicholson. Originally from Montreal, he has led a diverse journey—from a child actor in Haiti to volunteering in Indonesia and earning a M...
#20 This Famous Theatre Director Gave Up His Career in the UK and USA to Make a Difference in SG | Glen Goei
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is Glen. Glen Goei is one of Singapore's leading film and theatre directors, his substantial body of work encompasses a wide range of the perform...
#019 How This 43-Year-Old Became A National Athlete And A Business Woman For Her Daughters | Jasmine Goh
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can a woman in her mid-30s become a national-level runner? This is Jasmine. A 44-year-old national athlete, motivational speaker, financial planner, a...
#018 This University Dropout Built A $25 Million Business In Less Than Four Years | Melvin Soh
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can a university dropout build a multi million-dollar business? This is Melvin. He has spent the last 16 years travelling the world and changing the l...
#017 This Dyslexic Transgender Bravely Shatters Stereotypes - A Candid Interview | The Abundant Riley
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is it like to be a transgender person in a traditional society like Singapore?Meet The Abundant Riley. From challenging societal norms in traditi...
#016 How This Australian ESG Expert Built Trust in Asian Markets | Joanne Flinn
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can a Caucasian woman succeed in the Asian business scene?Meet Joanne Flinn, she is an award winning business advisor and author assisting leaders to ...
#015 This Body Language Expert Tells Us How To Spot A Good Boss | Christian Chua
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know how to spot a con artist? Or, for that matter, might they actually be your ideal life partner?!Meet Christian Chua, a sought-after expert ...
#014 World’s #2 Branding Guru Shares What It Takes To Build A Global Brand As An Asian | Dr Jerome Joseph
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Dr. Jerome Joseph. He’s ranked No. 2 in the world as Global Brand Guru, Global Speaking Fellow, a best-selling author of 8 books and a thought ...
#013 This Entrepreneur Reveals How To Build A Portfolio Of Creative Businesses Focused On Women’s Empowerment | Shalima Motial
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Shalima, an incorrigible optimist and out-and-out people’s person! She’s the founder & CEO of the Dream Catchers agency, film producer, a...
#012 Mental Fitness - Your Secret Weapon For Success | YuJin Wong
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet YuJin Wong. Heralded by the media as the “mental toughness expert”, YuJin is the world's foremost thought-leader, educator, and motivator...
#011 Story of Redemption: Breaking the Cycle of Violence, Drugs and Crime | Bruce Mathieu
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a story of Bruce, an ex-gang member turned into a desistor-mentor and sought-after Singaporean motivational speaker. He was the first ex-offen...
#010 Popular TV Personality Opens Up About Her Life Beyond The Camera | Anita Kapoor
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Anita Kapoor. Get ready for an amazing ride as she shares her story of personal and professional transformation. From aspiring to be a ballerina,...
#009 Singaporean Mother Decides to Raise $50,000 for Her 50th Birthday to Help Good Shepherd Sisters | Delphine Ang
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Delphine, a Singaporean determined to make a difference. Delphine's story takes us through her journey of faith, family, and connection, highligh...
#008 She Transformed from Being a Trailing Spouse to Cybersecurity Advocate | Dr. Anuradha Rao
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The family pictures that you share on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn. Are those safe?Meet Dr. Anuradha (Anu) Rao. She is a cybersecurity and cyber-safe...
#007 This Chinese Immigrant Shares How Singapore Unlocked Her Dreams And Opportunities | Cynthia Zhai
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Cynthia. Over the past 10 years, Cynthia Zhai has worked with professionals from 46 countries across 6 continents, supporting them to speak with ...
#006 Veteran TV presenter talks about the two sides of Singapore | Wayne Chan
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Wayne. You might have seen him on TV or heard him on the radio. Wayne is a former Channel NewsAsia (CNA) and 93.8 Live presenter. He’s reported...
#005 He Bridges the Gap Between Expats and Locals in Asia | Max Chernov
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Max Chernov. He helps bridge the gap between expats and locals across Asia with his highly popular Youtube channel. In this episode we ask him ab...
#004 She Built a Conscious Business With a Toddler On Her Lap | Natalie Ang-Sawlani
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is it possible to build a business between diaper changes and Zoom calls?I sat down with Natalie Ang-Sawlani, a former e-commerce exec turned consciou...
#003 Ex-Corporate Leader on How To Break From The Grind and Discover Your Purpose | Sharad Lal
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Sharad, a top Podcaster and Life Coach who gave up a corporate career studded with achievements to seek out the meaning of happiness. His quest f...
#002 “Where Is Home?” – Yana Fry on Migration, Identity, and Belonging
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it feel like to be an immigrant? To leave your home in a pursuit of a better life? To live across three continents? How do you deal with fea...
#001 She Teaches The New Generation of Singaporeans How To Own Their Voices | Rae Fung
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Rae. She is a speaker, coach and talk show host with Scape Media and Entertainment in Singapore. In this interview Rae shares her journey in publ...
YanaTV Trailer
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to lead with purpose and make a real difference?I'm Yana Fry, your host at Yana TV, where we dive deep into the journeys of Asia's m...