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ComebaCK: What’s Your Story?
by Conor Kelly
ComebaCK - The Comeback Beats The Setback.
Episodes
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Representing Vietnam At SEA games - Climbing Guru, Yen Hai Nguyen: Sport And Business
As part of ComebaCK: Stories That Shape You, I sat down with Yen Hai Nguyen, a representative of Vietnam for the SEA games towards the end of 2025. Yen discusses her sporting mindset balancing expectations for her success, how climbing activates her flow state, and managing making her passion her...
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ComebaCK INTERVIEW - Chris William Day - Linkin Park Meteora Tribute Band - How To Run It Back
Chris William Day is a Saigon based musician and expat who has founded and fronted his own Linkin Park tribute act ‘Meteora’ and joins me to discuss his musical journey, evolution, love of Linkin Park and more. SHOWS For Saigon - 18 May - Funk Factory Saigon 25 May - Indika Saigon If you enjoyed,...
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ComebaCK INTERVIEW - Hien Claire: Never Abandon Your Inner Child: An Orphan To God
Hien Claire joins the podcast with a unique story which I haven’t yet heard - what is it like being abandoned as a child? Hien was left under a bridge as a baby in 1993 and subsequently taken to an orphanage where she grew up until the age of eight, moving to France with her adopted family....
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Shift Your State For Optimum Experience
Todays short clip focuses on state shifting to have the most optimum level possible, and why doing so can dramatically alter the event. Enjoy!
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Perfect Decisions Are Bullshit. Make Peace With What You Decide
Perfect decisions only exist in hindsight, and ultimately the science of decision making is putting you on a path, positive, negative or otherwise. Even if it doesn’t work out initially, it’s likely to lead you to the place you deserve or need to be, and when we look back one day, all the comped...
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Dinh Kim Loan - One of Vietnam’s Most Successful Bodybuilders And Small Steps To Success
Dinh Kim Loan is one of Vietnam’s most successful bodybuilders, having been a champion an astonishing thirteen times and competed in the industry for many years. Joining Building Blocks, Kim condenses bodybuilding into small enjoyable chunks, not being too focused on winning, ignoring the…
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Ask A Question And Then Ask ‘Is This Feasible?’…. The Answer Might Surprise You
‘I have an idea, is this feasible?’. Just asking this question aloud and outlining the pros and cons is a perfect way of getting to a yes/no conclusion. I share two recent travel examples I’ve had with this that sounded crazy initially, but ultimately we’re perfectly feasible and immensely...
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Try Your Best Whatever That May Be
“Try your best.” It’s simple but it’s profound and practical, like all great suggestions and ideas. Sometimes my best isn’t much, sometimes it’s enormous. Whatever the case, “my best” is all I can give. I dissect a few of my findings on this topic in this short daily clip.
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What do you ACTUALLY NEED?
Need. I need this. I need that. I need I need I need. Do you really need it? What do I need? Find out in today’s sequel to ‘I am richer than I think’
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Are you RICHER than you think?
I left Vietnam after four years in search of something different and a grand adventure, subconsciously believing that “something else was out there.” I knew I’d get some insight and clarity, for good or for bad. Here it is…..”I’m richer than I think.” And we all are. It was a mind fuck to...
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Peyton Hoang - Audit Your Life As A Digital Nomad: Establish Your Non Negotiables - Building Blocks
Peyton Hoang is a software engineer and full time travel enthusiast, who joins the show to discuss her full time remote career, thirst for life in all its facets, and how she made big decisions from a young age in pressurized environments, such as dental school, moving from her native Vietnam to...
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And The New Podcast Is…………
What’s the reasoning behind the change of scenery? Find out here!
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ComebaCK Is Over! What Is Next?
ComebaCK after three incredible years, is being changed into a new podcast and direction. So it’s over, but not completely! New podcast soon!
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ComebaCK INTERVIEW #515 - Cold Ones With Conor #6 Coastal Connection - WHAT DO WE ANNOUNCE?
What do we announce? What don’t we talk about? In the longest episode to date, we discuss almost everything and give a few announcements along the way. Since the episode, there’s been a lot of changes in Conor’s personal life, and he dissects with Holland and Jeremy here. Enjoy!
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ComebaCK INTERVIEW #514 - TommysOnTours - I Saved 50k To Travel The World
Tommy is a travel enthusiast and teacher from Sydney Australia who saved up as much as possible to fulfill his dream of traveling the world. He’s been to 55 nations and every continent bar Antarctica. Tommy has a huge desire for exploration and adventure and it shines through as we recorded our...
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ComebaCK INTERVIEW #513 - Hang Phung - TV Host/News Anchor/Talent Manager
Hang Phung spends her time between Saigon and Hanoi as a Tv host, news anchor/reporter and talent manager, primarily within sports media, and so I turn the tables around and interview her on her career so far in entertainment, media, education and more. If you enjoyed the conversation, you can…
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ComebaCK INTERVIEW #512 - Michelle Nguyen - A Fighter’s Journey Through Pregnancy
Michelle Nguyen is a Vietnamese/Australian fighter who has been boxing and active in sport for several years, including after her pregnancies. She joins the podcast to discuss this journey, the power of women in sport, where she would like to develop her boxing, and more. Thank you, Michelle!
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ComebaCK INTERVIEW #511 - Jordan Harkin #2 - Climbing Kilimanjaro In My Fathers Memory
Jordan Harkin returns to ComebaCK to discuss his upcoming project; himself and his friend Ben climbing Kilimanjaro in memory of his late father. Jordan previously appeared on ComebaCK to discuss his father’s passing and how he overcame it by doing various abroad trips, teaching and volunteering,...
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ComebaCK INTERVIEW #509 - Luyen Hoang - A Vietnamese Female Fighting Journey
Luyen Hoang is a Muay Thai fighter from Vietnam whose competed twice both domestically and overseas and joins ComebaCK to discuss her journey so far. These include being a female fighter, learning a craft and sticking to it, inspiring the community around you, making worthy priorities and...
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ComebaCK INTERVIEW #508 - Simone Elliot #2 TWIST - Mental Health, Joe Dispenza & Songs In Our Heads
Simone Elliott, an art workshop founder and self development and gratitude enthusiast joins the podcast to interview me in a twist, where we discuss a variety of topics including mental health, lessons from figures such as Joe Dispenza and Eckhart Tolle, and random questions such as songs on loop...
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ComebaCK INTERVIEW #507 - PHILosophy Talk - What’s This All About?
We’re back…..and I’m catching up with my friend Phil, discussing everything….why are we here? What’s it all about? How to deal with people? How to better understand ourselves? It’s all in. Thank you, Phil for your time! You can find out more about ComebaCK at @thecomebackwithck on Instagram.
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ComebaCK INTERVIEW #506 - Saigon Sterling - Catching Predators In Vietnam And Keeping Children Safe
Saigon Sterling is an American expat and content creator whose work revolves around safeguarding children In Vietnam through his YouTube channel. We discuss his work in great depth, what motivates him to keep going, and his content creation to date.
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ComebaCK INTERVIEW #505 - Mike Benjamin - How To Inspire And Lift Students - Lessons From Carnegie Training
Mike Benjamin has a background in academia, education and radio, teaching English and Public Speaking/debate, having gone through the Dale Carnegie Public Speaking Instructor Program. He also taught me English 2010-11 when I was 13 years old, and therefore was a great privilege to catch up for an...
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ComebaCK INTERVIEW #504 - What Are You Like In Dating And Relationships?
Linh Thuy Dang is a recurring guest who previously appeared to discuss expat life, lessons from various cultures, returning to her native Vietnam, professional aspirations and more. In this conversation, roles are reversed in a fascinating twist, and we dive right into dating and relationships.…
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ComebaCK INTERVIEW #503 - Napoleon Hill: Think And Grow Rich - Persistence: Chapter 9
Conor and Nick dissect and discuss Chapter 9 of Napoleon Hill classic ‘Think And Grow Rich’.
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ComebaCK INTERVIEW #502 - 2022/2023 Lessons, Goals And Ambitions - Nick Cabrejos
Conor and Nick Cabrejos discuss 2022 and 2023; goals, realizations, plans and desires.
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ComebaCK INTERVIEW #501 - Conor’s Coffee Hour #2 - Don’t Disqualify Yourself And Marginal Gains
Today’s episode is part of a new podcast pivot with ComebaCK, Coffees With Conor Number 2. In this episode, the topics include resisting labels, not disqualifying yourself before entering the arena, trying your best, and making marginal gains over time. If you enjoyed, you can find out more about...
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ComebaCK INTERVIEW #500 - ComebaCK Q&A - What I’ve Learned: The Journey So Far
ComebaCK reaches the landmark 500 episode. To commemorate, I (Conor) answer a set of questions about the podcast and what I’ve learned in over 500 episodes spanning almost two years.
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ComebaCK INTERVIEW #499 - Veganism In Vietnam - Go Green! - Thao & Anya
Thao and Anya both join the podcast to discuss veganism in Vietnam, their personal experiences, journey and evolution over a period of time. Topics ⁃ The reason and motivation behind their veganism and how to turn it into a committed lifestyle ⁃ The importance of gradually easing into veganism ⁃...
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ComebaCK INTERVIEW #498 - Diego Portales: Mexico/Vietnam: Have Open Conversations With Your Elders
Diego Portales is a Mexican expat who has lived in Vietnam primarily for the last five years, mixing between engineering and teaching, and joins me to discuss the cultures between North America and Southeast Asia, the importance of challenging yourself and leaving your hometown, and having...
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ComebaCK INTERVIEW #497 - Carlos Ponce - Leave Your Comfort Zone: Identify Opportunity vs Escapism
Carlos Ponce is a Mexican expat who has recently made the first ever move outside of Mexico and decided to become an expat teacher in Saigon, Vietnam. We discuss a wide range of subjects, including opportunity vs escapism, quality of life compared in Mexico and Vietnam, the importance of finding...
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ComebaCK INTERVIEW #496 - Nicole Wong - Self Acceptance, Spotting Narcissists And Self Development
Nicole Wong is a model, yoga instructor teacher, life coach and expat in Vietnam; yet joined the podcast to discuss anything but her work, proving that you don’t have to be defined by your professions. Nicole is open, enthusiastic, warm and curious, and it sets the tone for a compelling hour long...
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ComebaCK INTERVIEW #495 - Tran - Miss Fitness Vietnam Top 10: How To Constantly Develop Yourself
Tran is a fitness model and influencer from Vietnam, who joins ComebaCK to discuss her personal development and fitness journey up until this point. Topics ⁃ Her upbringing on a farm and how that’s cultivated her strong work ethic nowadays ⁃ Where her passion to inspire and influence comes from…
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ComebaCK INTERVIEW #494 - Aurelija Jankauskiene - Emotion Code, Body Code & Well-being Intuitive
Aurelija Jankauskiene is Wellbeing intuitive, energy practitioner, certified Emotion Code®️ & Body Code™️ practitioner, living in Vietnam and helping people internationally to release their emotional baggage and overcome limiting beliefs, in order to find peace, freedom and inspiration. Topics ⁃...
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ComebaCK INTERVIEW #493 - HAPPY TEACHERS DAY Special - Social Awareness & Succinct Communication
Teacher’s Day is celebrated widely in Vietnam on 20th November each year, where students and parents alike gather to celebrate the effective contributions that teachers make all year around to inspire, motivate and encourage the next generation of students. In this conversation, I break down; The...
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ComebaCK INTERVIEW #492 - World Cup Preview SPECIAL - Can England Bring It Home? #CoffeeHour
World Cup 2022 Qatar is amongst us and the world watches to see if this global and historic tournament will be represented effectively in the Middle East, and which country will triumph and conquer the world. Amongst the favorites are Argentina, France and Brazil; whilst England, led by Gareth...
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ComebaCK INTERVIEW #491 - Thao Astrid - BlockChain & Decentralization In Vietnam And The West
Thao Astrid is heavily involved in the blockchain and finance industry here in Saigon, Vietnam, and joins the podcast to discuss her work and where she sees the blockchain, crypto, decentralization and web chain spaces going in the near future, both in the West and in Vietnam. Topics ⁃ Her…
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ComebaCK INTERVIEW #490 - Thao - Challenging Yourself Always: Social Media To Personal Training
Thao is a personal trainer and health and fitness enthusiast from a marketing and social media background who has recently began her career in the fitness industry and joins me to discuss her philosophy, experiences and lessons so far. Topics include ⁃ How social media skills and previous…
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ComebaCK INTERVIEW #489 - Conor’s Coffee Hour DEBUT - Jack White Concert, Harry Maguire & Ownership
Conor’s Coffee Hour is a new segment based on conversations I have over coffee, which are often follow up conversations from ComebaCK or similarly themed. In this debut episode, I give a brief overview of three topics and explain what the concept will be moving forwards. Topics ⁃ Jack White...
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ComebaCK INTERVIEW #488 - FotoPop Studio - Believe In Your Selfie
FotoPop Studio is Saigon’s first selfie studio, created and founded by both Jay and Debby, who join me to discuss their fun and unique ethos and project in the city. Topics ⁃ Believe in your selfie ⁃ The gap in the market for this project in HCMC, Vietnam, and how it’s both niche and broad… ⁃ How...
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ComebaCK INTERVIEW #487 - Aleksandra Praszczak Vel Tracz - Divination, Art, Culture And Community
Aleksandra is a Polish/English Vietnam expat having spent almost seven years here, involved heavily in a spiritual/divination practice and creativity enthusiast, based at a coffee shop and tattoo studio in the heart of the city. We discuss self development, creativity, community, adapting abroad...
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ComebaCK INTERVIEW #486 - Ricky Sahni II - Running In Sandals, Productivity & Home vs Vietnam
Ricky Sahni is back on ComebaCK to catch up on the year of 2022. Ricky is a fellow podcast host, health and fitness enthusiast, personal trainer, and long term Saigon expat, who joins me to converse about recent events. Topics ⁃ Running in sandals; a pursuit that he’s taken up in the last year…
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ComebaCK INTERVIEW #485 - #PODSWAP - Con Dao Islands Trip; What About Vietnam - Conor
This is a pod swap from Conor’s recent appearance on Kerry Newsome’s ‘What About Vietnam’, discussing a 2021 trip to one of Vietnam’s hidden gems, Con Dao Islands.
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ComebaCK INTERVIEW #484 - MikeDee: ProjectElon II - #TWIST…..
MikeDee (ProjectElon) is a recurring guest who returns back to ComebaCK, with a twist. What’s the twist?? Find out here…. Topics ⁃ What constitutes a good podcast guest ⁃ How to deal with rejection ⁃ Why “just doing something” is key ⁃ How your life really can change, if you allow yourself to…
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ComebaCK INTERVIEW #483 - Simone Elliot - Exploring Emotions Through Art & The Power Of Gratitude
Simone Elliot is a Saigon expat from Scotland and hosts her own workshops on exploring our emotions and feelings through art and painting. We discuss her journey of self development and exploration, the ethos behind her art workshops, and much more. Topics ⁃ Cultivating an international outlook…
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ComebaCK INTERVIEW #482 - Kelly - Building Self Love, Boundaries & Business AT 20
Kelly is a young Vietnamese business lady, fitness enthusiast and content creator, hugely interested in self development and joins me to discuss a wide variety of topics. Topics ⁃ Building financial, emotional and physical vitality and health over time ⁃ The importance and value of gratitude ⁃…
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ComebaCK INTERVIEW #481 - Matthew Egglestone: Business Psychology And Sidestep Your Biases
Matthew Egglestone is a business psychologist who helps people make better decisions (in business and in life), by sidestepping their unconscious biases. Topics include ⁃ How to find the appropriate balance of influence in mixing competency and warmth ⁃ Where our bias and subconscious prejudices...
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ComebaCK INTERVIEW #480 - Annika Egglestone - Burnout Avoidance: In Business And In Life
Annika Egglestone provides business owners with burnout solutions and helps them manage their workload, having varied experiences all over the world in business, and joins me to discuss the concept of burnout and how to avoid it. Topics ⁃ Her international upbringing, subsequent experiences with...
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ComebaCK INTERVIEW #479 - Anne Thai Vo - Foenix: Developing Pole In Vietnam & Cultivating Strength
Anne Thai Vo is a pole dancer, teacher, businesswoman and owner/founder of Foenix Studio and ‘Little Anne’ here in Saigon, Vietnam. She joins ComebaCK to discuss how she cultivated her strong mindset, motivate and inspire those around her, dedicate herself to her pole practice, and what drives…
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ComebaCK INTERVIEW #478 - Duong - Build Your Fitness, Guard Your Energy And Race In The Mountains
Duong is a health and fitness enthusiast and regular Spartan racer based in Saigon, Vietnam. Duong has many stories to tell. She’s Vietnamese, she’s from a minority group in the centre of the country, she’s very passionate about sports, fitness, health, nutrition and racing, and she’s lived in...
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