The Sponge Podcast with Joshua Wong

Ismail Ariffin, founder of Trident Digital and TEDx speaker, shares insights on sales excellence, digital marketing, and public speaking. He discusses his entrepreneurial journey, the power of content creation, leveraging digital solutions for business growth, and delivering impactful presentations. Ismail also talks about the future of sales and digital marketing, emerging trends and technologies, and the importance of staying ahead of the curve.

Cheryl Lau, a side hustle coach, shares her journey from dropping out of law school to building a successful coaching business. Topics include balancing a side hustle with a full-time job, becoming known for thought leadership, and soft launching a side hustle.

Jeremy Lim, CEO and Co-founder of Zerest Audio, discusses his journey of overcoming depression and building a successful business. Topics include challenges faced in the early stages of starting Zerest Audio, tips for aspiring entrepreneurs, building a strong company culture, and coping mechanisms for mental health issues.

LaSean Smith, a seasoned media and technology executive, discusses his experiences at top corporations like Microsoft and Amazon. He also provides practical advice on achieving financial independence and aligning financial goals with purpose. Topics include the rise of AI, a step-by-step framework for success, and the 4 levers for excelling in business and career.

Joshua Lim, CEO and Co-Founder of Beebag, discusses how his company gamifies sustainable shopping with a rewarding application. They also cover the consequences of plastic pollution, plans for product development, and the importance of mentors in entrepreneurship.

Phoebe Tan, a former Country President of AIESEC in Singapore and author of 'When Fear Fades Away,' discusses strong leadership, youth empowerment, and confronting fears. They also explore personal healing, self-discovery, and the power of poetry in healing and inspiring others.

Jeremy Au, Chief of Staff and VC at Monk's Hill Ventures, shares his journey as an entrepreneur and venture capitalist. He discusses common mistakes made by new entrepreneurs, the art of pivoting a business model, and what sets apart successful startups. He also provides insights into venture capital and angel investing, including the key traits he looks for in startups before investing. Listen to the podcast to learn more!

Samyak Baid, co-founder of Pawsible Foods, discusses the role of sustainable food systems in the pet nutrition industry. They explore the uses of mycelium in food production, address misconceptions about smart protein, and talk about addressing pet nutrition in India. Samyak also shares experiences at NUS College and emphasizes the importance of mentors and grants for entrepreneurs.

Rae Fung, a speaking coach, discusses owning your voice, overcoming the fear of speaking up, and navigating societal expectations. She shares tips on mastering networking, creating a psychologically safe workplace, and embracing confidence and curiosity. The podcast also touches on overcoming insecurities, discovering expertise in networking, and the power of sharing unique messages.

Send us a textIn this episode, I share my personal stories of how I overcame different tragedies and hardships and turned from a failing student with no aspirations to becoming a top student that has won numerous academic and sports awards and built successful side hustles.I dive deeper into how to build a resilient mindset to help you excel in your careers, in your business, and in your personal lives. I break it down into 5 simple and practical steps, making it easier for you to adopt it immediately.My Lessons and Takeaways:The importance of recognising that you are a winner and battling your inner demons.The power of adopting failure and pain and using them to drive you towards success.The benefits of dreaming and visualising success, and not being afraid to share your dreams with others.Focusing on what you can control instead of dwelling on what you cannot change.Connect with Joshua:Website: https://www.thespongeacademy.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/joshuawtwLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-wong-34a974141Twitter: https://twitter.com/joshuawongtw