Be Yourself Podcast Huddleverse

Update: Tia broke the 13 metre barrier 4 days ago! 💙 (this episode was filmed in march 2024)

Discover Tia Rozario's inspirational journey from her jumping roots to becoming Singapore's reigning national record holder in both long jump and triple jump. She also discusses her academic path from Princeton University to Duke University, alongside her reflections on navigating the challenges of COVID during her time at university.

Amidst her transitions between Singapore and the U.S., Tia shares her thoughts on cultural differences and highlights the vital role of family and friends in her life. Additionally, she also shares valuable tips on balancing academics, athletics, and life's demands at the highest level.

Kampton Kam takes us on an exhilarating journey through the highs and lows of his record-breaking career as a high jumper. From the origins of his passion for the sport to overcoming significant setbacks, including suffering a collapsed lung and family health struggles, Kampton's resilience shines through.

He delves into the enthralling experience of competing on the international stage, including the 2023 Asian Games, and shares his thoughts into the unique challenges of balancing athletics with academics as a student-athlete at the University of Pennsylvania. Discover Kampton's inspiring story, his perspective on life as a competitive athlete, and the man behind the jumps in this captivating episode.

Kohei Wong made history as the first-ever Singaporean to sign with a professional baseball team, the Ibaraki Astro Planets. In this episode, he shares insights into his baseball life in Japan, covering training, food, meeting people from all over the world, and the challenges he faced throughout his inspiring journey.
Kohei also discusses his thoughts on elevating Singapore's baseball scene, offers advice on balancing academics and sports, and unveils future goals both within and beyond baseball.

Lila is a professional footballer who plays for Lion City Sailors and the Singapore national team.

In this episode, we explore Lila's early connection with the sport, the emotions of earning her first international cap, how she balances modelling, football, and studies, and the challenges she's faced throughout her journey. She also discusses societal standards, emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance, and outlines her vision for the future of women's football in Singapore.

Nicholas Mahabir, a rising swimming star representing Singapore, recently made history by becoming the first-ever Singaporean to break the 1-minute mark in the 100m Breaststroke at the 2023 US Pro Championships.

In this episode, Nicholas shares his journey with Viaano, covering his roots in Singapore, experiences living in California, the hurdles he had to overcome to break the elusive 60-second barrier, and so much more!

Nathania Ong recently made history as the first-ever Singaporean to play Eponine on the West End stage in the universally acclaimed musical, Les Misérables.

In this episode, she unveils her extraordinary journey, revealing the emotional impact after facing rejection from all five drama schools she auditioned for in the UK, moments of stage fright following viral attention online, and the profound significance of embodying Eponine. She also shared invaluable advice for aspiring creatives drawn from her personal experiences and many more.