Oct 26, 202626 minS2
Labubus, blind boxes, bubble tea. Why do we keep buying things we don’t need? In this episode, Kai Wen and Sue-Ann discuss why people buy trendy but “useless” things as a way to treat themselves. Is...
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Headstart On Record
Hosted by The Straits Times · business · EN-US
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Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a head start in your personal finance, career and life with The Straits Times.Podcasters: Sue-Ann Tan & See Kai WenProduced & edited by: Amirul KarimExecutive producer: Elizabeth LawA podcast by The Straits Times, SPH Media.
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What is Headstart On Record about?
Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a head start in your personal finance, career and life with The Straits Times. Podcasters: Sue-Ann Tan & See Kai WenProduced & edited by: Amirul KarimExecutive producer: Elizabeth LawA podcast by The Straits Times, SPH Media.
Who hosts Headstart On Record?
Headstart On Record is hosted by The Straits Times. The show has published 135 episodes to date.
What has Headstart On Record covered recently?
Recent episodes include "S2E56: The world is on fire but hey I have matcha: How little treats are helping us deal with uncertainty" (26 October 2026, 26 minutes), "S2E55: He lived the Singapore Dream of getting into medical school but quit for taichi and theatre. Why?" (19 October 2026, 33 minutes), and "S2E54: 'Spotify can just take it down': A Gen Z collector on why his peers are going analogue, buying CDs" (12 October 2026, 24 minutes).
How often does Headstart On Record publish?
Headstart On Record publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 32 minutes across 135 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Headstart On Record?
Booking probability for Headstart On Record is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Headstart On Record requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Headstart On Record's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Headstart On Record?
The strongest fits for Headstart On Record are Investing & Wealth Management and Business & Professional Training. Headstart On Record has a business audience.
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The Straits Times hosts Headstart On Record, a business podcast with 135 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #48
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Episode #47
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Aug 3, 202635 minS2Talking to friends about money can be sensitive, here’s how to navigate it. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a head start in your personal finance, career and life with The Straits...
Jul 20, 202637 minS2Job hopping: Career suicide or a way to learn what works for you? Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a head start in your personal finance, career and life with The Straits Times. In this episode...
Jun 15, 202645 minS2<p>Are Singaporeans too rigid to be funny? How to take ourselves less seriously to overcome stress.</p> <p>Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a head start in your personal finance, career and life...
Jun 1, 202637 minS2<p>Tech still holds long-term promise but choose companies carefully based on their fundamentals.</p> <p>Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a head start in your personal finance, career and life...
May 18, 202636 minS2<p>Feel like you are not enough? Learn how to become your ideal self by acting as if you already are.</p> <p>Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a head start in your personal finance, career and...
May 3, 202632 minS2<p>Surviving on vibes and hard work? What it's like working as a freelance artist overseas.</p> <p>Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a head start in your personal finance, career and life with The...
Apr 19, 202638 minS2<p>Get a peek into the workings of the viral community choir and unpack the importance of finding your tribe.</p> <p>Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a head start in your personal finance, career...
Episode #39
Should I buy silver?
Apr 5, 202625 minS2<p>Is silver a safe haven for investors like gold and will its price rise due to war?</p> <p>Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a head start in your personal finance, career and life with The...
Mar 15, 202642 minS1<p>Veteran national swimmer Quah Ting Wen discusses finding her own joy in swimming.</p> <p>Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a head start in your personal finance, career and life with The...
Mar 1, 202632 minS2<p>How much coverage is too much?</p> <p>Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a head start in your personal finance, career and life with The Straits Times.</p> <p>The question people always have...
Episode #36
Top 3 things in Budget 2026 for young people
Feb 22, 202630 minS2<p>This year's Budget spotlights more ways to invest your CPF and how to deal with AI.</p> <p>Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a head start in your personal finance, career and life with The...
Episode #35
Investing in stocks or stuff?
Feb 1, 202629 minS2<p>Is it better to buy stocks or invest in tangible things?</p> <p>Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a head start in your personal finance, career and life with The Straits Times.</p> <p>Logan...
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