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CLOSER with Rachel Lim

Rachel Lim
Parenting
Mental Health
Emotional Intelligence
Personal Growth
Communication
Leadership
Entrepreneurship
Depression
Personal Development
Singapore
Support Systems
Relationships
Family
Immunity To Change
Relationship Dynamics
Self-Discovery
Scarcity Mindset
Identity
Montessori Parenting
Knowing-Doing Gap

CLOSER with Rachel Lim is about the conversations beneath the surface. Rachel sits down with people who fascinate her to explore not just what they’ve done, but what has shaped who they are: the experiences, relationships, contradictions, failures, beliefs and questions that have made them who they are today. Alongside long-form conversations are personal reflections from Rachel on what she is lea... more

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Recent Guests

Hwee Keng
Mother and educator; raised three sons across Singapore, Indonesia, Switzerland; homeschooling advocate
Self-described parenting advocate; series guest
Episode: Raising Conscious Humans: Raising the Child You Have, Not the Child You Want
Shanti Pereira
Singapore's fastest woman, national record holder and Asian Games champion
Singapore Athletics
Episode: #60: SG's Fastest Woman on What Success Never Taught Her
Bill Burnett
Co-founder of Stanford University's Life Design Lab
Stanford University
Episode: #58: What If Your Next Chapter Is Bigger Than You've Imagined?
Teo You Yenn
Associate Professor and author
Singaporean sociologist; author of This Is What Inequality Looks Like; book on unease
Episode: #57: What 'Kiasu' Culture Is Really Costing Us with Teo You Yenn
Indranee Rajah
Minister, lawyer, senior council
Singapore Government
Episode: #56: Minister Indranee Rajah: What Does It Take to Want a Future in Singapore?
Margaret Wang
CEO of GenPrime and Rhea Fertility
GenPrime; Rhea Fertility
Episode: #55: The Fertility Convo That's Long Overdue ft. Margaret Wang
Nathania Ong
Singaporean actress and singer known for Les Misérables (Eponine)
Theatre / Les Misérables
Episode: #54: Nathania Ong: First Singaporean to Lead the West End, And She Almost Gave Up
Diane von Furstenberg
Designer and businesswoman
Episode: #53: Diane von Furstenberg: How She Became the Woman She Wanted to Be
Jennifer Baile
Senior global leader with a long career in managing brands and teams across Asia Pacific and beyond
Episode: #52: 450 People Depending on Her — Then She Lost Her Job

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Rachel Lim
Host of the show with a focus on personal growth, self-discovery, and meaningful conversations.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 363 ratings
  • Beautiful honest conversations!

    Just discovered Rachel and listening to her. Love the convo with her husband. Learned so much about my own relationship. Great job on the podcast lady!

    Apple Podcasts
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    MaiNathan
    United States3 years ago

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#53: Diane von Furstenberg: How She Became the Woman She Wanted to Be
Q: Could you tell us a little bit more about that evolution, how you made that journey from not appreciating kindness as much as you do now?
Diane describes kindness as a deliberate practice she learned to value over time, using daily actions and written reflections to cultivate a mindset that blends leadership with compassion.
#52: 450 People Depending on Her — Then She Lost Her Job
Q: What has mentorship taught you about leadership and feedback?
Mentorship is most powerful when it's a two-way relationship; being prepared, asking for concrete guidance, and being willing to be direct with feedback helps both mentor and mentee grow.
#52: 450 People Depending on Her — Then She Lost Her Job
Q: How did you stay calm and effective during the moment your role was eliminated in Singapore?
She prioritized the immediate needs of her team and the customer meeting, paused to assess options, and leveraged trust in her boss to map the next steps, which ultimately led to a stronger subsequent role.
#50: What a Trial Lawyer Learned About Love, Arguments & Raising Kids
Q: Whenever you do catch yourself reacting, how do you quickly come back to presence? Is it mainly using your breath?
Jefferson emphasizes using breath as a tool for self-regulation and suggests reframing responses with questions that target intent.
#50: What a Trial Lawyer Learned About Love, Arguments & Raising Kids
Q: What do you think they're really fighting for or about beneath the words?
Jefferson asserts that at the root, people are often seeking security and defending their beliefs and identities in arguments.

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What is CLOSER about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on personal growth, career pivots, relationships, and leadership through intimate conversations with a diverse set of guests, from entrepreneurs and artists to policymakers and executives. Episodes frequently explore mindset, resilience, work-life balance, and the human side of high achievement, often weaving practical lessons with candid storytelling. A standout aspect is the host's ability to draw out honest, reflective moments that connect listeners to everyday challenges and aspirations, making it feel like a thoughtful guide to navigating modern life. The format tends to blend career wisdom with personal narratives, offering both actionable takeaways and relatable life experiences that can appeal to listeners seeking s... more

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Recent guests on CLOSER include:

1. Hwee Keng
2. Shanti Pereira
3. Bill Burnett
4. Teo You Yenn
5. Indranee Rajah
6. Margaret Wang
7. Nathania Ong
8. Diane von Furstenberg

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