Episodes 67
Avg. Duration 28m
Activity Dormant
Since Mar 2025
Latest Episode Feb 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Hourly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
32%
Hosting
feeds.transistor.fm

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About This Podcast

“Words of Wisdom” is an initiative to document and celebrate the stories, insights, and wisdom of Singapore’s senior citizens. It's powered by Folklory, a service dedicated to preserving stories through audio podcasts, who will collaborate with 60 seniors aged 60 and above to create a series of 60 podcasts, each capturing a unique slice of Singapore’s rich history and culture. Find out more info at Folklory.com

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Recent Episodes

Jimmy Yap, Regional Manager in Industrial Chemicals

Feb 12, 2026 29m

Jimmy Yap reflects on rising from humble beginnings to regional leadership through hard work, honesty, and relationship-building. He shares lessons on learning on the job, earning trust, teamwork,…

Linda Teo, Dental Executive

Feb 11, 2026 24m

Linda Teo reflects on growing up in a large, modest family and building a meaningful life through thrift, sincerity, and service. She shares wisdom on love, family bonding, perseverance, friendship,…

Rajalingam V Nagalingam, Educator

Feb 09, 2026 15m

Rajalingam reflects on entering teaching out of necessity, developing passion over time, and spending forty years educating children. He emphasises respect, perseverance, genuine care for students,…

Frances Ong, Teacher

Feb 09, 2026 24m

Frances Ong reflects on teaching as a lifelong vocation shaped by faith, compassion, and service. Drawing from decades as an educator and mother of six, she shares wisdom on purpose, boundaries in…

Lim Hock Lay, Police Officer

Feb 09, 2026 19m

Lim Hock Lay reflects on joining the police out of necessity, building lifelong bonds through service, and learning resilience, sincerity, and self-control. He shares wisdom on relationships,…

Michael Hogan, Engineer and Museum Educator

Feb 09, 2026 29m

Michael Hogan reflects on a lifelong engineering career driven by curiosity, teamwork, and respect for others’ strengths. He shares lessons on friendship, contribution, passion growing from interest,…

K. T. Velu, Police Officer and Football Coach

Feb 09, 2026 26m

K. T. Velu reflects on growing up with hardship, building resilience through decades in the police force, and later serving community and sport. He shares wisdom on teamwork, adaptability, lifelong…

Yang Mama, Content Creator

Sep 30, 2025 21m

Yang Mama, 94, shares her lifelong spirit of “learning till old age,” reflecting on love, work, and friendship. She urges youth to study before romance, pursue jobs they truly enjoy, value honesty,…

Lilian Wong, HR Executive Director

Sep 30, 2025 27m

Lilian reflects on love, career passion, and the importance of values in both work and relationships. She emphasises the evolution of love over time, the importance of integrity, and the need for…

Matthew Kheng, Prison Officer

Sep 30, 2025 19m

Matthew reflects on his long career in the prison service, sharing lessons about courage, honesty, and selflessness. He discusses the value of caring relationships, resilience through challenges, and…

George Cheah, MINDEF & MOE Executive

Sep 30, 2025 24m

George reflects on his long career in both the Ministry of Defence and Education. He highlights the importance of adaptability, managing expectations, and understanding the evolving role of parents…

Dennis, Business Owner

Sep 30, 2025 33m

Dennis reflects on retirement, marriage, and family, emphasising respect and intentional time with loved ones. He stresses that happiness is a choice, shaped by perspective, mindfulness, and…

Faizah Jamal, Ex-Nominated Member of Parliament

Sep 29, 2025 42m

Faizah Jamal shares five guiding principles shaped by motherhood, advocacy, and heritage: trusting the universe, guiding only the willing, speaking truth with courage, walking lightly on Earth, and…

Dr. Keith Goh, Neurosurgeon

Sep 29, 2025 33m

Dr. Keith Goh reflects on a lifelong career in neurosurgery, emphasizing sacrifice, endurance, and meaning in serving patients. He highlights love as commitment and care, the importance of integrity,…

Benjamin Jeyaraj William, Singapore Red Cross Secretary General

Sep 29, 2025 35m

Benjamin Jeyaraj William recounts his journey from humble beginnings to a distinguished career in diplomacy and humanitarian work. He highlights humility, service, and strong friendships while urging…

Beatrice Kang, HR Professional & Pastor

Sep 29, 2025 33m

Beatrice shares insights on love, family, friendships, and career transitions. She emphasises the importance of unconditional love, maintaining gratitude, and practicing integrity. Her wisdom touches…

Vara Hariharan, Educator

Sep 29, 2025 32m

Vara Hariharan reflects on her journey from Malaysia to Singapore, her lifelong dedication to education, and the values of duty, compassion, resilience, and authenticity, while sharing wisdom on…

Patrick Antony Vijayan, Electrical Engineer

Sep 29, 2025 19m

Patrick Antony Vijayan reflects on his career in Singapore since the 1980s, urging young people to follow genuine interests, not external pressures. He emphasises respect within families, patience in…

Foong Keng Seng, Management Executive

Sep 29, 2025 25m

Foong Keng Seng reflects on his multi-industry career, resilience through retrenchments, and lessons from battling cancer. He emphasises flexibility, lifelong learning, balance through passions,…

Wang Look Keah, Journalist

Sep 29, 2025 25m

Wang Look Keah reflects on her career in journalism and communications, the sacrifices of motherhood, and the meaning of love. She emphasises self-discovery, truthfulness, compassion, and teamwork in…

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Words of Wisdom, by Folklory has published 67 episodes since March 2025, covering topics in Documentary, Personal Journals.

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