Episode 51: Life As a Singer with Valerie Thiam

Hello, friends! It is still not too late to wish everyone Selamat Hari Gawai / Siramat Onu Gawea!
Meet Valerie, a versatile singer with bubbly personality backed with life experiences as a trailblazer in building her character that she carries today.
Join us as we talk about her singing experience, the ups and downs as a young Valerie and what inspires her to be the best than ever.
Follow Valerie Thiam and her band on Instagram here : @valeriethiammeilee
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- I started singing since 18.
- Gawai is when we would gather with the family.
- Kita mesti ingat yang rezeki datang dari Tuhan.
- We love our mothers 💕
- Girls love effort from men.
- How to approach a girl in a bar?
- "Kamek / Kitak" or "I / You" to approach someone for the first time?
- First date pakey jersey and slippers, on or off?
- Aku suka Jessie J.
- I started singing for a Christmas concert.
- Cita-cita ku dolok mok jadi cikgu.
- I had no vocal techniques.
- Masa sekolah, aku part-time cashier from 6pm - 9pm on weekdays.
- I perform around Borneo Rednecks, Shooters and 99.
- I have performed in front of Datuk Ismail Sabri, Datuk Anwar Ibrahim and Tengku Hassanal.
- I overcome stage frights by imagine them not around me.
- Ada certain bands kacau market?
- I prefer quality than quantity.
- Bistro owners, a better sound system.
- Velathia is a company that provides PA and performance services.
- I enjoyed Java Jazz Festival.
- What do you think of the Bidayuh music scene?
- Ramles Walter, we respect you.
- My 2025 goal? Ada studio sendiri.

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Hey Barry! Do invite Dave The Untitled and Viceroyz on your podcast also! We like to know more about those talented local artists.