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ComebaCK

Conor Kelly

ComebaCK - The Comeback Beats The Setback.

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ComebaCK INTERVIEW #406 - Cold Ones With Conor -...

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2022/07/14

This ‘Cold Ones With Conor’ episode of ComebaCK was featured at Union Jacks in Thao Dien, where we shared our thoughts on Vietnam expat life, the community music scene, navigating life here in comparison with the UK/US, and features two recurring ‘Cold Ones’ and ComebaCK guests; Holland Chadwick and Jeremy along from Coastal Connection. Topics include ⁃ The curious cases of the Vietnamese law enforcement ⁃ The band’s summer gigging and the subsequent trials and tribulations ⁃ What advice we

00:33:57

ComebaCK INTERVIEW #405 - Quynh Anh Nghiem -...

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2022/07/12

• This episode of ComebaCK is sponsored by The Shamrock Hoi An and Da Nang, a set of Irish bars expanding to Hanoi and Saigon, brought to you by a Vietnamese woman with a strong passion for Irish culture. It’s currently the only Irish branch in Vietnam that serves Guinness on draught. • Their Hoi An branch is currently seeking an Irish manager! • Find out more via; https://www.facebook.com/ShamrockIrishPubHoiAn https://www.facebook.com/theshamrockirishpubdanang/ •

00:38:59

ComebaCK INTERVIEW #404 - Nicole Doan -...

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2022/07/11

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ComebaCK INTERVIEW #403 - Ownership, Forgiveness,...

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2022/06/28

In the rare case of a solo episode, I talk about a set of topics that have arisen in my personal life, triggers, episodes, mistakes, the topics I’ve been looking into, the lessons I’ve learned and done that I haven’t enough. I can imagine this will be a recurring theme as I look to take responsibility, build towards my own “comeback” and enjoy the process. Topics include ⁃ My errors and triggers and why extreme ownership/personal responsibility is the only solution ⁃ The concept of forgiveness,

01:05:08

ComebaCK INTERVIEW #402 - Chris Lee - Losing A Child...

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2022/06/28

Disclaimer: The topic discussed during this podcast, some listeners might find upsetting. Chris Lee is a businessman and organizer of “Saigon’s Pool League”, and has been living in Asia for 16 years, and joins the podcast to discuss the loss of his daughter Tara, aged 5, to childhood cancer, in 2002. Topics include ⁃ Discovering Tara’s condition and how he processed the news ⁃ Raising awareness for childhood cancer and discussing the impact that it had on the whole family ⁃ The aftermath of

00:31:31

ComebaCK INTERVIEW #401 - Teaching And Business...

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2022/06/26

Garret Nelson is a businessman (Kebabs And Wraps, Dulce Saigon), and teacher based in Saigon who joins me to discuss his combination of fields, staying grounded and developing business in Vietnam. Topics include ⁃ Developing the dessert business in Ho Chi Minh and positively networking with colleagues in F&B ⁃ Separating work/life balance and watching a hobby develop into a business ⁃ Time management and combining both a teaching career with running a business ⁃ Quality and customer service

01:22:06

ComebaCK INTERVIEW #400 - Anastasia Sokyrka - Her...

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2022/06/20

Disclaimer: If you listen to this episode, please consider donating to Ukraine. Links on how to do so are below. It’s the 400th episode. I’m delighted to welcome Anastasia Sokyrka, a passionate photographer, who joins me to discuss her work in detail, and also her first hand account of having to flee her native Ukraine in March 2022. Anastasia visited home for her annual visit in February. However after 5 days of being back in Ukraine, she woke up to an enormous sound and ultimately had to flee

00:52:43

ComebaCK INTERVIEW #399 - Mischa Smith - Pasteur...

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2022/06/19

Mischa Smith is the sales director at Pasteur Street Brewing Company, a very popular company in the heart of Saigon, and joins me to discuss the highs and lows of being heavily immersed in F&B, his enthusiasm through his work, navigating setbacks, living abroad in Vietnam, and more. Topics include ⁃ Moving from Canada, Korea and Vietnam and navigating himself throughout the F&B scene ⁃ Going from an unhappy place to one of contentment within the industry ⁃ Why he has the passion and

00:39:10

ComebaCK INTERVIEW #398 - Tuovi Wallen #2 - Play...

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2022/06/16

Tuovi Wallen is a recurring guest from Episode 72, and returns to discuss education in both Finland and Vietnam, where she works at the Finnish International School. Topics include ⁃ Why the Finnish education model is so important and so popular ⁃ The concept of play based learning and how to tailor learning to students capabilities ⁃ The benefits of a conducive classroom culture and how to effectively cultivate it ⁃ The challenges of an international school role and how to navigate

00:50:21

ComebaCK INTERVIEW #397 - Cold Ones With Conor #8 -...

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2022/06/15

On today’s ‘Cold Ones With Conor’ episode, I’m joined by two figures from the Saigon DJ community scene, Natalie Robson and Mike Juska. They join me to discuss party life in the city, the fun, excitement and energy being the practice of DJ’ing, and their collective journey. Saigon music scene is always evolving and improving and it was great to speak to two figures from the scene! Thank you Mike and Natalie! Topics include ⁃ Getting a playlist sorted and reading the room ⁃ Getting behind the

00:46:12

ComebaCK INTERVIEW #396 - Jon Keeling - Loss And...

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2022/06/14

Jon Keeling is from ‘The First Street Belief’, a musician here in Saigon, Vietnam, having lived in several places internationally, and joins me to discuss his newest release about a conversation between his father and grandfather regarding a deep and sensitive topic, which sets the tone for his latest song release. Topics include ⁃ Discussing feelings of loss, advice, bullying and sadness ⁃ Navigating tough times and emotions through musical exploration ⁃ Channeling the concept of empathy

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ComebaCK INTERVIEW #395 - Nini Fritz -...

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2022/06/13

Nini Fritz is a bucketlister, iConnector and pancake enthusiast, adventuring between Bali and Bondi Beach, Australia. In a fascinating discussion, we talk about dreams, travel, lifestyle, creating bucket lists, and more. Topics include ⁃ Moving away from her native Germany and experiencing the world ⁃ Living as an expat in the serenity of Bali and how life is living there ⁃ The importance of travel and exploring different countries ⁃ The ideas behind her professional life - IConnect (creating

00:43:42

ComebaCK INTERVIEW #394 - Nick Cabrejos - Making The...

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2022/06/13

In the recent episode, Nick Cabrejos, recurring guest, joins me again to discuss returning to Saigon, dealing with home bound traumas, and navigating the next stage of the comeback. Topics include ⁃ Facing your past head on ⁃ Not forcing your expectations on others ⁃ The concept of “360 feedback” and the harsh reality of this ⁃ The identity of forming new beliefs ⁃ Making a contract about yourself ⁃ Finding a supportive friendship circle ⁃ Being overrun by ego and coming away from

00:20:53

ComebaCK INTERVIEW #393 - TAPPWater Vietnam -...

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2022/06/08

In this episode, I’m joined by Christian Geissendoerfer from TAPPWater Vietnam. Founded in Barcelona, Spain in 2015, TAPP Water’s mission is to create simple and affordable solutions for clean tap water in a sustainable way. The products are designed and developed in Europe, manufactured in China/Taiwan and independently tested in each market we are active in. In less than 3 years TAPP Water became the leader in faucets filters in Europe and is now expanding across the world. MyTAPP is available

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ComebaCK INTERVIEW #392 - Wonder (Quan) - Confidence...

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2022/06/07

Wonder (Quan) is a public speaker at Saigon Toastmasters, and fascinated by the deep authentic conversations of human nature. Wonder joins me to discuss deep conversations, success, challenges, dealing with labels, and more. Topics include ⁃ Moving from a small town in Vietnam to the vibrancy of Ho Chi Minh/Saigon ⁃ Embracing failure and feedback in equal measure ⁃ Developing confidence through public speaking, mixing with international communities, and building general knowledge ⁃ Speaking

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ComebaCK INTERVIEW #391 - Katina Dell’Acqua-Lubich...

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2022/06/07

Katina Dell’Acqua-Lubich is an American/German expat in Vietnam, who joins me to discuss expat life and her journey in South East Asia, balancing partying with work, core values and more. Topics include ⁃ Going down the startup business route in Vietnam rather than teaching and how her career has developed overseas ⁃ Setting clear boundaries and communicating effectively ⁃ Her core values and non negotiable behaviors ⁃ Adapting to mixing with different cultures and showing empathy ⁃ Her

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ComebaCK INTERVIEW #390 - Maria Fernanda - The...

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2022/06/06

Maria Fernanda is my first ever Ecuadorian guest, living as a remote worker since 2018 for a nonprofit organization, who joins me to discuss expat life abroad especially in Saigon, adapting to the unique lifestyle, and her experiences as a remote worker pre, during and post pandemic. Topics include ⁃ Acclimatizing to Saigon, whether or not we can call it “home”, and the importance of finding a hobby here (note: opportunity vs escapism from other podcasts) ⁃ Being immersed in the remote working

00:57:27

ComebaCK INTERVIEW #389 - Michael Correia - Dealing...

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2022/06/06

Michael Correia is a Canadian expat, who has taught and spent an extended period of time in Asia, throughout Japan, Thailand and Vietnam. He joins me today to discuss dealing with depression, navigating challenges in different cultures, self development, and more. Topics included ⁃ Getting out of your head with introversion and making connections ⁃ Navigating a mix of different jobs ⁃ Reading the room and adapting to your environment ⁃ Dealing with issues such as depression and working out

01:02:59

ComebaCK INTERVIEW #388 - Holland Chadwick -...

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2022/06/06

Holland Chadwick is the guitarist in Coastal Connection, who have appeared on several ‘Cold Ones’ podcasts before, (links below), and joins me to discuss music and expat life, with a wide range of topics on offer, such as homeschooling, band life, talent vs application, and intrinsic motivations. Topics include ⁃ Homeschooling, how to manage your time, and the importance of hobbies ⁃ Whether talent is innate and how it can be developed - fixed vs growth mindset ⁃ The importance of cultivating

01:23:28

ComebaCK INTERVIEW #387 - Holly Younglove - Sound...

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2022/06/05

Holly Younglove is a sound healer and teacher from USA, currently strongly immersed in her practice in Vietnam, focused on energy healing through sound, and joins me to discuss her work in depth. Topics include ⁃ What sound healing really is, what it entails and how it has benefited her and her clients ⁃ Expat life in Asia and being immersed in an international community ⁃ The biggest challenges Holly has overcome ⁃ The importance of setting firm and clear boundaries to manage our energy

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