In this live show, expect stories of romance and self-love. Love is not just the picture-perfect moments we see on Instagram. Love is a commitment to knowing the person as they are, which includes its highs and lows. We will explore the difficulties of love — tough conversation, expectation, frustration, and sacrifice. And as we learn how to love, we see the world in a whole different light.

At the end of the day, everything fades away. What remains is the love you’ve shared and the good you’ve done. For our last show of 2023, we’ll celebrate acts of courage and moments of connection through stories and reflection. If it’s been a year of hectic hustle for you, join us for an evening of connection, as we hold a safe space for you to close off 2023 with gratitude, and set intentions for 2024 with hope and joy.

Segment 1: The Art of Catching Feelings for Yourself

A fitness professional, content creator and emcee, Shaun’s mission in life is to make people fall in love with themselves. He firmly believes that a better world starts with each person feeling good about themselves, and he’s here to prove it, one laugh at a time.

Whether he’s lifting weights, lifting spirits, or lifting the bar on your expectations, Shaun is your go-to guy for a happier, healthier, and humour-filled life. Despite exuding confidence online and in-person, Shaun struggled with his own insecurities as well as his romantic relationships, which often don’t last beyond a year. In this show, Shaun will share his personal journey of self-love, how he overcame his own insecurities in his relationships and the healing process that has led him to who he is today.

Segment 2: Love Beyond Differences

Tran and Paul met in university in the UK and got married in their twenties. Tran being born and raised in Vietnam and Paul, in the UK, the couple struggled through cultural differences, communication challenges, and differing money beliefs. 

In this candid exploration of their relationship, Tran and Paul open up about the less glamorous aspects and how creating space for tough conversations and their commitment to consistent effective communication has shaped their relationship overtime.

Segment 3: The Not-so-secret Secrets of Successful Dating and Everlasting Intimacy

A born and bred Singaporean Chinese, Dr. Martha Tara Lee is Relationship Counselor and Clinical Sexologist of Eros Coaching. She has a doctorate in human sexuality, masters in counselling and two other degrees. In practice for 14 years, Dr. Lee is also the appointed Resident Sexologist of Singapore Cancer Society, as well as OfNoah and OfZoey. An author of four different books on human sexuality and relationships, Dr. Lee has been recognised as one of the ‘Top 50 Inspiring Women under 40’ by Her World in July 2010, and one of ‘Top 100 Inspiring Women’ by CozyCot in March 2011.

Drawing from her wealth of counselling experience, Dr. Lee will be sharing insights on dating, cultivating healthy relationships, and delving into key challenges that couples commonly face, offering valuable perspectives based on her journey in guiding individuals and couples towards fulfilling and thriving connections.

Segment 1: Turning Worry Into Wonder

Clara graduated from law school and got called to the bar. While practising law as a trainee lawyer, she realised that her passions lie outside the courtroom. Despite the nagging worries of uncertainty and fears of judgement, she made the bold choice to leave the legal field and embraced a path that aligns with her values. 

Today, she is a wellness lead in an NGO and a health and fitness coach. She is  passionate about helping people thrive, in creating a lifestyle that nourishes you mentally and physically so you have the strength, energy, and confidence to show up for the things that matter and courageously create a life true to you.

Clara will share how cultivating meaningful connections became a cornerstone in her  journey, giving her the courage she needed to pursue a life that resonates authentically with her true self and allows her to do meaningful work that makes an impact.

Segment 2: Letting Go of Shame to Love Again

Reiko Ang is a Body Freedom Coach and Co-Founder of Wellness Healing Circle. Since 2018, she has specialised in helping women break free from the bodies they hate and reach a place of higher body confidence and self-love, enabling them to live the lives they truly desire through thought awareness and reframing, emotional release, physical strength and conditioning, as well as personalised nutrition consulting.

In a personal and inspiring narrative, Reiko will share her experience of navigating through a breakup and divorce after a decade-long relationship – the challenges, triumphs, and the profound courage it took to heal and rediscover the strength to venture into dating once again. Her story will inspire others to find resilience and embrace the possibility of new beginnings despite past disappointments.

Segment 3: The Power of Vulnerability

Dr Emma Waddington has 20 years of experience in the field of mental health in the UK and in Singapore. Emma has worked with adults, couples, children and families to help them overcome emotional difficulties such as anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, anger management and behavioural difficulties using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

She also ran a Dialectical Behaviour Therapy service within the National University Singapore (NUS) Masters of Clinical Psychology programme for two years and was an adjunct associate professor at NUS for five years. Currently, Emma works closely with community services in Singapore to support the growth of psychological care within local services.

An expert in her field, Emma will open a safe conversation around the prevalent challenges that she sees people face in relationships, delving into our  shared fear of failure and uncertainty, as well as  suggest ways that we can stay courageous in challenging times. . She will also lead us through some thought-provoking activities which will deepen our  understanding of mental health and relationships, and experience a deeper connection with ourselves.

Hello! I’m Rae. I used to be the girl who refused to speak up, who would hide in the background. I hated how I looked and believed that I had nothing valuable to say.

Today, I’ve coached, trained, and spoken to over 5000+ people globally, training top teams to elevate their communication, and guiding entrepreneurs and corporate professionals to build radical self-trust with their voice so they may speak up with authentic confidence.

What I know for sure, is that I can never be who I am today without the people I’ve met and the stories I’ve heard.

I discovered my gifts and acknowledge my value with the help of coaches and mentors in my life.

I relearned what success and happiness is after spending time with a grandmother living on the fields of Sa Pa.

I experienced unconditional love through my lowest and most vulnerable moments, shared with friends and family.

I’ve seen so clearly the power of perspective, and the gift of love. This is what the Own Your Voice Show is all about. You’ll receive perspective and experience love that will inspire you to live the life you’ve always wanted to live.