The Non-Essentials’ Podcast

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Two sleep deprived humans working in Singapore's creative industry get together to discuss all things non-essential, as deemed by the country's national newspaper. Writer and social media strategist Claire teams up with multidisciplinary designer Eshton and communication designer Jack to form The Non-Essentials.

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Episodes

Episode 7: Let's take a break!

Claire discusses the joys of a solitary lifestyle even though she is often seen as a social butterfly. Eshton thrives on being sociable, but is often mistaken as the shy one between Claire and himself. Together they discuss the importance of being able to take a break, and how it can often give us clarity in our busiest of moments.

Aug 31, 2020•20 min•Ep. 7

Episode 6: Let’s wing it!

Claire relates to pressure cookers and how her best presentations come from not over preparing. Eshton talks about how he winged it for his shoe design competition and how he almost messed up a job interview. Together they discuss the power of "winging it", and how to implement that mindset to our jobs.

Aug 01, 2020•18 min•Ep. 6

Episode 5: Did we use connections to get to where we are?

Claire nearly falls asleep during the podcast and talks about the benefits of her “word vomit”. Eshton explains graduation shows, and how he was nearly forgotten as an intern. Together they discuss the importance of being open about issues while working and fighting for the things you want.

Jul 25, 2020•28 min•Ep. 5

Episode 4: Is cultural appropriation ever appropriate?

Claire and Eshton talk about the murky grey area of capitalising on someone else's culture. All while linking it back to how non-Asian men love to greet Claire in Chinese and the power of asking for the toilet in each country’s native language.

Jul 18, 2020•33 min•Ep. 4

Episode 3: Are you a fraud?

Claire chats about having crippling anxiety during her first year of work, and how the fear of making mistakes turned into a self fulfilling prophecy. Eshton says the word "crit" endlessly, realizes that he is overtly optimistic and that true friends can get you through any situation.

Jul 11, 2020•37 min

Episode 2: Zoning out and selling out

Should you follow your dreams or follow the money? Eshton talks about the time he sold out for exposure and Claire spends most of this podcast daydreaming about her future Mercedes G Wagon.

Jul 03, 2020•37 min•Ep. 2

Episode 1: Are we non-essential?

Claire and Eshton attempt to podcast with AirPods, one take and without one too many awkward pauses. We talk about *that* article, you know, the one that triggered all creatives in Singapore, Claire tries to flex that she studied in a TOP university in Canada and Eshton talks about how the Karens of Singapore have haunted him.

Jun 26, 2020•13 min•Ep. 1

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