10-Minute SEA Discussion

Nora

Stay informed with a quick and insightful 10-minute breakdown of the latest news and trends shaping ASEAN. From economic shifts to political developments and cultural highlights, this podcast keeps you up to date on what’s happening across Southeast Asia.

  1. #13: Hazel Yap, Co-Founder & COO, Serious Media: Has Influencer Marketing Peaked — or Is the Real Test Just Beginning?

    Mar 27

    #13: Hazel Yap, Co-Founder & COO, Serious Media: Has Influencer Marketing Peaked — or Is the Real Test Just Beginning?

    In this episode of the 10-Minute SEA Discussion Podcast, Nora, joined by Hazel Yap, Co-Founder & COO, Serious Media, dives into the saturation of Southeast Asian’s influencer marketing, the causes behind the diminishing trust among consumers and how brands can overcome this sharp turn.   For more information about Southeast Asian Influencer Marketing, please visit my blog page Guest Bio:  Hazel Yap is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Serious Media, a digital marketing agency that helps brands craft impactful stories and strategic campaigns. With nearly two decades of experience in marketing and brand strategy, she has worked with global brands and businesses to build meaningful connections with their audiences. Beyond marketing, Hazel is also a certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide, where she integrates mindfulness and nature-based practices to help individuals reconnect with themselves and manage stress. Her work bridges the worlds of business, storytelling, and well-being, encouraging professionals to pursue sustainable growth while maintaining balance and clarity in their lives.  Music Used in this Episode:  - Background Music - oOsongOo [Link] - News Logo 1 - moodmode [Link]  For the latest updates of my Podcast, please click the subscribe button and follow my ⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠, ⁠YouTube⁠ and ⁠BlogPage⁠.

    26 min
  2. #12: Francis Hoan, Director of Financial Advisory, Financial Alliance: From Burden to Buffer - Why Debt Structuring Matters

    Feb 3

    #12: Francis Hoan, Director of Financial Advisory, Financial Alliance: From Burden to Buffer - Why Debt Structuring Matters

    In this episode of the 10-Minute SEA Discussion Podcast, Nora, joined by Francis Hoan, Director of Financial Advisory, Financial Alliance, dives into debt structuring as a rising tool for individuals to better control their borrowings in the era that loan-taking is a norm, approaches for effective debt-restructuring at a personal level and how young people can leverage on this.   For more information about Debt-restructuring, please visit my blog page  Guest Bio:  Francis Hoan is a seasoned financial services leader with nearly four decades of experience in wealth and financial advisory. He currently serves as a Director of Financial Advisory, Financial Alliance, where he focuses on empowering advisors to build thriving, multi-stream, fee-based practices and help individuals and families achieve long-term financial goals. With deep expertise in investment strategies, portfolio diversification, and strategic planning, Francis has become a respected voice in the financial community in Singapore and the broader region. He shares insights on financial literacy, mentorship, and life-balance topics, and actively engages with professionals and the public through thought leadership and advisory work.  Music Used in this Episode:  - Background Music - oOsongOo [Link] - News Logo 1 - moodmode [Link]  For the latest updates of my Podcast, please click the subscribe button and follow my ⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠, ⁠YouTube⁠ and ⁠BlogPage⁠.

    25 min

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Stay informed with a quick and insightful 10-minute breakdown of the latest news and trends shaping ASEAN. From economic shifts to political developments and cultural highlights, this podcast keeps you up to date on what’s happening across Southeast Asia.