Episode Ep 606 December 16, 2024 1 hr 6 min

#601 ft. Adele Chan - How to Be Present During the Festive Season

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We’re rolling into the year-end party season and we can expect a lot of people to be on their phones, capturing the festivities. But how much is too much? Can we put down our phones for a minute? Can we learn to enjoy each other’s company just like in the good ol’ days? In this episode, we talk to Adele Chan, photographer, self-professed tech junkie and editor-in-chief of lifestyle magazine NYLON Singapore on what steps she takes to live in the moment while with her loved ones, or while meeting friends at social events. And, since her job makes her something of a lifestyle/fashion authority, what her tips are for Singaporeans as we get ready to ring in 2025?

(00:00) Intro
(02:13) Role and Responsibilities of an Editor-in-Chief
(07:11) Tech Events and Social Interactions
(10:53) Challenges of Screen Time and Digital Habits
(12:27) Setting Boundaries with Technology in Family
(13:54) Role of Technology in Work-Life Balance
(19:33) Impact of Technology on Social Etiquette
(21:52) Fashion, Style, and Self-Perception in Singapore
(26:38) Photography and Portraits
(29:05) Adele's Tussle With Brett Anderson
(35:42) AI and Technology in Photography
(38:00) Digital vs Analog Lifestyle
(41:32) Parenting in the Digital Age
(47:39) Perception of Singapore Globally
(51:47) Local Perspectives on Culture
(52:29) Pride in Singapore's Identity
(57:49) Disconnecting from Technology
(01:00:23) One Shiok Thing