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   12 Oct 2026 · 31 minNew

   From “You Need Tamil” to Esplanade: Her Journey Building Hindi Theatre in Singapore

   She came to Singapore looking for acting work. Nearly two decades later, Singapore’s Esplanade came looking for her to create a Hindi production. In this episode of The Dream Catchers Show, I sit down with Shalaka Karnik Ranadive, founder of We Can Do It! Productions and festival director of Dastak, to unpack how she built a life in theatre from Mumbai and London to Singapore and India. IN THIS EPISODE 00:00 She Arrived in Singapore… And Found Almost Nothing 01:31 The Woman Who Built Her Own Stage 02:41 Why Moving Constantly Became Her Secret Advantage 03:51 The Leap Her Parents Somehow Let…

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   12 Sep 2026 · 24 min

   Diagnosed With Parkinson’s at 30—Then Brain Surgery Gave Her Life Back

   Most photographers worry about lighting. Gargi Mazumdar worried whether her body would cooperate long enough to finish the shoot. In this episode, I sit down with the celebrated Singapore photographer who was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson’s disease at just 30. She opens up about hiding her symptoms, struggling to hold her baby, losing mobility, and continuing to work through it all. Gargi also takes us inside her life-changing deep brain stimulation surgery, an awake brain procedure that helped her walk, work, and reclaim her independence. IN THIS EPISODE 00:00 | Meet Gargi:…

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   15 Jun 2026 · 25 min

   The Money Habits That Create Financial Freedom

   I had to ask—what does a man who started investing at 18 really know about surviving today’s chaos? Turns out, a lot. In this episode, I sit down with Mandar Padhye—seasoned investor, author of The Resilient Investor , and someone who’s lived through market shocks, uncertainty, and still built real financial resilience. We get into how he navigates the market without reacting to noise, why “stay invested” beats timing the market, and the mindset shift behind long-term wealth building. IN THIS EPISODE 00:00 | Why most people lose money without realising it 02:11 | The uncomfortable truth…

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   15 May 2026 · 45 min

   How to Live a Fully Used Up Life — Prem John

   He stripped naked on stage, kissed another man, and got whipped. Prem John didn't know any of this when he said yes to his first acting role — and he'd do it all over again. Prem John is a Singapore comic, actor, and founder of East Coast Comedy — but at 34 he was a consulting partner chasing Lamborghinis and feeling completely empty. This conversation covers the life rules he built from failure: the Three-Times Rule born from total silence in front of 40 people, the 11 AM Rule that comedians live by, and the five-word philosophy he's staking his second half on. Along the way he diagnoses…

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   15 Apr 2026 · 28 min

   From Selling Pizza in School to Building a Global Diamond Brand: This Entrepreneur Started Young

   This guest turned selling pizza slices in school into a mindset that now runs a global luxury jewellery brand . In this episode of The Dream Catchers Show , I sit down with Saagar Mehta , the entrepreneur behind Infiniti Jewels Singapore , a third-generation fine jewellery and diamond business known for bespoke designs and rare gemstones. We talk about his journey from early hustles to launching a modern luxury jewellery brand , collaborating with names like Lamborghini and Bentley , and expanding into Dubai and international markets . He also reveals how diamonds, coloured gemstones, and…

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   25 Mar 2026 · 33 min

   She Almost Ended Her Life. Now She Teaches Women Courage

   I almost had to pause the conversation when Lilian Ong shared the moment she stood on her balcony wondering how to end her life… and what happened next changed everything. In this episode of The Dream Catchers Show , I sit down with the founder of the Her Courage Business Network , a women empowerment platform helping women turn trauma into purpose and leadership. IN THIS EPISODE 00:00 | Teaser 03:31 | The turning point when pain quietly became power 07:44 | The surprising way high-achievers hide depression 10:01 | The truth about courage nobody tells you 11:11 | Why comfort zones quietly…

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   15 Dec 2025 · 32 min

   Why he left Grab to help people launch podcasts

   What happens when you swap a cushy corporate job for the chaos of building something from scratch? I sat down with Amit Ray, founder of CrazyTok, to talk about his bold leap from running operations at Uber and Grab to creating one of Singapore’s fastest-growing podcast agencies. From his first scrappy startup idea in 2000 to turning a passion project into a full-fledged business, Amit’s journey is a mix of curiosity, grit, and sharp operational thinking. We spoke about building a creative company with an ops brain, lessons from failed ventures, and what it really takes to go from employee to…