Most people try to make their jobs sound more impressive. Shaik Nifael does the opposite: "I clean longkangs for a living."

He left school without the conventional qualifications his parents had hoped for and ended up doing the work he had been warned about growing up. At first, even Shaik was embarrassed by it. Then something shifted: engineers were listening to his advice, clients relied on him when buildings had problems, and he realised the job people looked down on was highly technical and hard to replace.

That experience became the foundation for Jetters Incz.

Along the way, Shaik took a S$1,900 management trainee salary, learnt sales the hard way, and later secured S$200,000 in backing from businessman Kelvin Neo. Jetters has since grown into a waste-management business reported to be generating around S$3 million in annual revenue.

This isn’t a "school doesn’t matter" story. It’s about what happens when you stop judging a career by how impressive it sounds and start asking where the real demand, skill and opportunity are.

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Wise and Shine is coming back, and this time, we are looking for a new voice.

The career landscape has changed. It is no longer just about climbing the ladder, asking for a higher salary, or figuring out how to survive middle management. Gen Zs are entering a workplace shaped by AI, higher expectations, tougher competition, and new definitions of success.

That is why Wise and Shine is opening the door for a Gen Z co-host who can speak honestly about what work feels like today.

We are looking for someone who is curious, articulate, opinionated, and passionate about career conversations. Whether it is layoffs, office culture, bosses, burnout, first jobs, AI disruption, or the future of work, we want someone who can bring lived experience into the discussion.

This is not about having all the answers. It is about being willing to ask better questions.

Interested? Send us a 2 to 3 minute recording and show us why your voice belongs on Wise and Shine.

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After 160 episodes and 3 years of conversations, the entire Wise and Shine team is back together for one final discussion.

But this episode is different.

We’re sharing the real story behind the show, the lessons we learned, and why we’re pressing pause on the podcast… for now.

From its humble beginnings to becoming a platform for honest conversations about careers, personal growth, and the changing world of work, Wise and Shine has explored the realities that professionals face today.

But the world of work is changing faster than ever.

Hear from our host and co-hosts:

• Reggie – Founder of The Financial Coconut
• Dawn Cher – Author of Take Back Control of Your Money and SG Budget Babe
• Alex Loh – Next Coach helping professionals navigate career transitions
• Cheryl Lau – Producer behind the recent evolution of Wise & Shine

So what happens next?

💬 Question for you:

What was your favourite Wise & Shine episode or lesson?

Let us know in the comments.

If you’d like the show to return in a new format, tell us what topics you want us to cover next.

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Mental health is something many workplaces say they support today. But when it comes to actually sharing a diagnosis at work, many professionals still choose to stay silent.

Why is that?

Through an honest and thought-provoking discussion, we unpack the fears, trade-offs, and decisions people face when navigating their careers while managing their mental wellbeing.

Joining us for this conversation are two experienced voices in mental health:

• Sharon Teo - Psychotherapist and Educator, who works with individuals across diverse communities including athletes, military personnel, and youth.
• Dr Mian-Li Ong - Clinical Psychologist, who works with children and adults navigating ADHD, trauma, depression, and other mental health challenges.

Together, they share insights from both clinical practice and real-world workplace experiences, helping us better understand the difficult decisions professionals face every day.

If you’ve ever wondered whether being open about mental health could impact your career, this is a conversation worth listening to.

🎧 Tune in to hear the full episode.

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Why do we say we want innovators… but still reward rule followers?

In this episode, we are joined by Patrick Lim, CEO of ACE.SG, and Ezekkious Loo, YSEALI Fellow; Winner of FY25 POL-ITE Entrepreneurs Challenge, to dive into a fascinating paradox: Young people are building projects, joining startup competitions, and launching side hustles earlier than ever, yet many of them still don’t see themselves as entrepreneurs.

So what actually creates a builder mindset?

Is it something you're born with… or something that can be developed through experience?

In this conversation, we explore how curiosity, experimentation, and even failure can spark the mindset that turns employees into builders and thinkers who act like founders.

But the real question is: Are our schools and workplaces truly creating space for this mindset to grow?

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Ever feel like you’re doing everything right at work… but still getting overlooked?

You’re not alone, and you might be playing by rules that no longer exist.

Unpack the unspoken visibility rules shaping modern careers especially in a world where AI, remote work, and changing leadership expectations are rewriting the promotion playbook.

But being louder isn’t the answer.

Explore:

• Why being the “reliable one” can quietly stall your career
• The hidden reason younger colleagues seem more visible and what you can learn from it
• How AI is changing what “valuable” looks like at work
• Why being respected doesn’t automatically mean you’ll be sponsored
• What’s really happening in meetings before decisions are made

Our expert guests:

• Debbie Yong, Founder of Atypical Media, a former journalist who now helps professionals craft powerful narratives that get noticed
• Joe Escobedo, CEO of Escomedia, an AI educator and leadership advisor who works with executives on future-ready skills

Together, they reveal the subtle signals leaders actually look for and how to build visibility in a way that feels authentic, strategic, and sustainable.

If you’ve ever wondered why great work doesn’t always speak for itself… this episode might change how you approach your entire career.

🎧 Tune in — your next opportunity might depend on it.

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