The Sponge Podcast
The Sponge Podcast discusses strategies, practical advice and inspiring stories with entrepreneurs, industry experts, leaders and creators to help you level up in your personal and professional life.
Hosted by Joshua, the founder of The Sponge Academy, the podcast aims to inspire people to become the best versions of themselves and to achieve greatness. I bring on guest speakers to share their remarkable journeys, valuable experiences, and expert knowledge in a wide range of topics centred around entrepreneurship, education, personal finance, relationships, and health.
Episodes
14 episodes
The Playbook to Sales Excellence, Digital Marketing, Public Speaking and the Entrepreneurial Journey with Ismail Ariffin EP13
In this episode, I sit down with Ismail Ariffin, the founder of Trident Digital and TEDx Speaker, for an insightful conversation about his experience as an entrepreneur and his expertise in sales, content creation, marketing, and public speakin...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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1:00:45
Unleashing Your Side Hustle Success: Expert Insights and Strategies with Cheryl Lau EP12
In this episode of the podcast, I chat with Cheryl Lau, a side hustle coach who helps individuals build successful side hustles while balancing their personal and professional responsibilities. Cheryl shares her personal journey from dropping o...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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58:40
Overcoming Mental Health Challenges and Building a Successful Audio Business with Jeremy Lim EP11
In this episode, I sit down with Jeremy Lim, the CEO and Co-founder of Zerest Audio. We discuss his personal journey and how he became a successful entrepreneur despite struggling with depression in the earlier stages of his life.We lear...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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44:40
A Guide to Unlocking Your Potential and Achieving Financial Independence with LaSean Smith EP10
In this podcast episode, I speak with LaSean Smith, founder of CAGR Investments, a seasoned media and technology executive, the executive producer of six indie feature films and the author of his product strategy book, "Values-Based Business De...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:19:02
Unveiling the Keys of Sustainable Entrepreneurship with Joshua Lim EP9
In this episode, I sit down with Joshua Lim, CEO and Co-Founder of Beebag, a company that is helping shoppers instil sustainable shopping habits through gamification and modern technology.Joshua shares his inspiration behind starting Bee...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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33:54
How to Confront Your Fears, The Elements of Strong Leadership, and Embracing the Journey of Self Discovery with Phoebe Tan EP8
In this episode of the podcast, I speak with Phoebe Tan, a former Country President of AIESEC in Singapore and the author of "When Fear Fades Away," a poetry and prose book about her journey of healing, exploring, and evolving.Phoebe sha...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:38:26
The Dos and Don'ts of Entrepreneurship, Navigating Startup Success and VC Insights with Jeremy Au EP7
In this episode of the podcast, I speak with Jeremy Au, the Chief of Staff and a VC at Monk's Hill Ventures. Jeremy is also the host of the Brave Southeast Asia Tech podcast which is the number 1 regional startup podcast. He was recognized by F...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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46:05
The Future of Pet Nutrition with Smart Proteins and Sustainable Solutions with Samyak Baid EP6
In this episode, I talk with Samyak Baid, the co-founder of Pawsible Foods, a company that plans to change the pet nutrition industry with its mycelium-based smart protein products. We dive into the role of sustainable food systems in creating ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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42:58
How to Overcome your Fear of Speaking Up, Own Your Voice and Master Networking for Success with Rae Fung EP5
In this episode of the podcast, I talk with Rae Fung, a speaking coach that works with people to turn their voices into their greatest assets and provides personalised training, workshops and executive coaching to transform the way your team sp...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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57:06
5 Ways to Cultivate Resilience and Achieve Greatness with Joshua Wong EP4
In this episode, I share my personal stories of how I overcame different tragedies and hardships and turned from a failing student with no aspirations to becoming a top student that has won numerous academic and sports awards and built successf...
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36:24
The Future of Commercial Spaces and Office Rentals, and The Importance of Taking Risks in Entrepreneurship with Elson Ee EP3
In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Elson, the Co-founder of GetSpaces, a platform that makes commercial spaces accessible to creatives, entrepreneurs, and passionate people on demand.Elson shares his personal stories, lesson...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:23:51
How to be More Efficient and Productive in School, The Power of Mentorship and The Values Behind Great Education with Keith Leo EP2
In this episode of the podcast, I talk with Keith Leo, the founder of Lumie Lessons, an education company that focuses on providing quality education to students. Keith shares his journey as an entrepreneur and how he overcomes the challenges h...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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1:21:27
How to Maximise Your Productivity and Life Lessons as an Entrepreneur with Ajinkya Bhat EP1
In this episode of the podcast, I speak with Ajinkya, the CEO and co-founder of Seamless XR, a company that specializes in creating immersive and interactive experiences using virtual and augmented reality. We explore Ajinkya's background and h...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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1:32:08