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  Support the podcast through Buy Me a Coffee! buymeacoffee.com/barryanakbarim  - 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.