{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Responding to &quot;Why Are Singapore Podcasts So Cringe?&quot; | Caitanya Tan","description":"A lot of us don't like how we sound. We cringe at our recorded voice, worry our accent makes us seem less credible, and sometimes never start at all because of it. Caitanya Tan - actress, host, voiceover artist, and content creator with over 200,000 followers on both TikTok and Instagram - has spent years being asked to explain and defend how she sounds. In this episode, she responds to a 300+ comment Reddit thread asking why Singapore podcasters are so cringe, breaks down what it actually means to represent your people, and shares the one line from her mentor that completely changed how she handles opinions. Oh, and she built all 200K followers using just her phone. The barrier to entry is low. The price, she says, is the audacity. &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; TIMESTAMPS &amp;nbsp; (00:00) Introduction (01:21) Cait\u2019s voice (02:57) Pressure to sound less Singaporean (04:45) How Cait learned to speak&amp;nbsp; (06:35) Singlish isn\u2019t represented&amp;nbsp; (08:16) Cait\u2019s past content&amp;nbsp; (10:14) Feeling embarrassed by your accent or voice&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; (15:03) Authenticity and using your voice&amp;nbsp; (16:29) Cait\u2019s insecurities&amp;nbsp; (18:13) Not trying because you\u2019re scared&amp;nbsp; (21:43) Assumptions about Cait\u2019s success&amp;nbsp; (25:20) Cait\u2019s morning routine&amp;nbsp; (27:16) Doing everything with just a phone (27:58) Singaporean podcasts&amp;nbsp; (33:31) Actionable Takeaways&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; CONNECT WITH CAITANYA TAN &amp;nbsp; Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/caitofalltraits&amp;nbsp; TikTok: https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@caitofalltraits&amp;nbsp; Website: https:\/\/www.caitanyatan.com&amp;nbsp;   CONNECT WITH CHERYL LAU &amp;nbsp; Website:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/cheryllau.com&amp;nbsp; YouTube:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@cheryltheory&amp;nbsp; Instagram:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cheryltheory LinkedIn:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/cheryllau   WORK WITH CHERYL LAU &amp;nbsp; I produce distinctive and deeply resonant podcasts for leaders and organizations who want their content to command attention, spark meaningful conversations, and attract high-value opportunities. I ensure your podcast isn\u2019t just another show in the feed - it\u2019s an asset that elevates your authority and moves your work forward. Here are 3 ways we can work together: \u2728 1:1 Editorial Podcast Production \u2728 Corporate Podcast Producing &amp;amp; Consulting \u2728 Hosting for Corporate Shows &amp;nbsp; Schedule a discovery call for us to explore what working together might look like:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/cheryllau.com\/discovery   CONTACT &amp;nbsp; Please email&amp;nbsp;hello@cheryllau.com for business inquiries. ","author_name":"EDIT HISTORY","author_url":"http:\/\/cheryllau.libsyn.com\/rss","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/37567665\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/199365990"}