You Never Know with Nicole Lee
You Never Know with Nicole Lee
Podcast Description
Welcome to You Never Know where we talk about life, career, change & the stories of people who have taken the unconventional road & embraced the unknown. Where we talk about things we don’t normally talk about with our families and sometimes even with our friends, especially here in Asia. After more than a decade in a top private bank and a transformational experience at a startup which changed my life, I am now rewriting my life story, walking into the unknown, and inspiring others to thrive in life. Thank you so much for your support, wherever you are in the world. It means a lot to me. - Nicole
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The podcast covers various themes such as career reinvention, generational dilemmas, and personal transformation. Highlights include discussions on the pressure faced by Gen Z regarding social media, as well as stories of professionals like Frank Koo who challenge traditional views of success and fulfillment, emphasizing purpose over pay.
You never know where one choice might take you. One story that could change your life. One conversation that shifts everything you thought you knew.
I’m Nicole — host of You Never Know, a podcast with real conversations about life, career, finance, and health, featuring visionary people who’ve taken the unconventional road and embraced the unknowns.
After 13 years at a top private bank and a transformational leap into fintech and entrepreneurship, I created You Never Know to inspire people to discover the different truths in life — and the infinite pathways that emerge when we look within.
Thank you so much for being here. If this resonates with you, I’d love for you to like, comment, subscribe, and share it with someone who might need it today.
With ❤️ from Singapore,
Nicole
What do great actors know that the rest of us don't? According to Kristina Pakhomova — Russian actress, filmmaker, and founder of the Authentic Transformation Academy — the answer is simple: themselves. In this episode, Nicole Lee sits down with Kristina to explore how acting isn't about pretending to be someone else — it's about understanding yourself so deeply that pretending becomes impossible. From the red carpet at Cannes to the golden cages of expat life — this is a conversation about self-awareness, authenticity, and what it really means to stop performing and start living.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 — Introduction
00:47 — Who Is Kristina Pakhomova?
01:26 — From Russia To Singapore: A Journey Of Rediscovery
06:53 — Making ”Regina”: Turning Self-Doubt Into Art
12:28 — Expat Life: The Hidden Emotional Cost Nobody Talks About
32:37 — Getting Featured In Vogue & Why It Still Wasn't Enough
20:08 — How Acting Teaches You To Stop Pretending
20:56 — We're All Acting. The Question Is — Are You Aware?
24:50 — The Psychology of Villains
26:01 — What Great Actors Know About Human Behaviour That Most People Don't
26:47 — How To Communicate With Presence, Body & Voice
36:39 — One Acting Tip That Will Change How You Show Up
39:51 — What Does “You Never Know” Mean To Kristina
TODAY'S GUEST
🌐 Website: https://www.theatacademy.com/
🌐 Instagram: @pakhom_kris
🌐 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-pakhomova-0a34a761/
CONNECT WITH ME
🌐 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoleleethisisme/
🌐 Instagram & TikTok: @nicoleleethisisme
🌐 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@nicoleleethisisme
🌐 Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5uRGujeye6cPVvaIGsAt7p?si=91942ccd3c054c1e
🌐 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-never-know-with-nicole-lee/id1789080795
🌐 Website: www.youneverknow.co
🌐 Partnership & Speaking Enquiries: [email protected]
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💌 I'm Nicole Lee. I spent more than a decade in private banking, took a leap of faith into fintech, walked away without a job while navigating a defining life transition — and started the You Never Know Podcast to have real conversations that challenge the way we think, what we believe, and how we live. Today, I'm also a moderator, speaker, and podcast producer — partnering with visionary leaders and businesses to shape strategic narratives through authentic storytelling.
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