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“Influencers Are Everywhere But Few Are Brave Enough to Speak Up" | The C Word EP10: Ceddy

It’s the season finale of The C Word and guess who’s back? 👀 That’s right — C for Ceddy! But this time, he’s not just “CEO of Makan-Makan." He’s everywhere now: TV, radio, podcasts… literally everywhere lah! In this episode, Ceddy opens up about how life has changed since we first met and how he’s stayed grounded through it all, with the same values and strong work ethic. A full-circle moment with a good friend you won’t want to miss!

23 MIN • 24 May 2025

"When Someone's Mean, I Write It in My Book" | The C Word with Calista EP9: Neriah

She started out vlogging and singing on YouTube—but instead of support, Neriah faced bullying in high school for simply doing what she loved. Rather than let the hate define her, she turned those hurtful words into powerful lyrics—and even made a few exes cry along the way. In this episode, Calista chats with content creator and singer-songwriter Neriah, as she opens up about how she turned pain into something amazing and how music became her safe space to share real stories with her fans!

22 MIN • 10 May 2025

"I’ve Lost Over 100,000 Followers Just Because I Changed the Way I Look" | The C Word with Calista EP8: Gaston Pong

He sings in English, Malay, Chinese, Korean—even Thai. So, what’s next—French?Gaston Pong is more than just a multilingual talent—he’s a music powerhouse. From viral covers that caught the attention of global stars like Stray Kids to becoming one of Southeast Asia’s most sought-after producers, his rise has been anything but ordinary.In this episode, Calista sits down with Gaston to chat about his journey—from teaching himself music production on YouTube, to experimenting with AI for songwriting

24 MIN • 26 April 2025

"If You Want to Get Numbers, Focus on Helping People First" | The C Word with Calista EP7: Sir Race

Studying... and MATHS too? Sounds boring, right? But what if we told you it doesn’t have to be? Meet Sir Race — the teacher who’s turning "I hate Maths" into "I got an A!" Through his creative online lessons on TikTok, Sir Race has helped students go from failing grades to succeeding in SPM. In this episode, he shares how he makes learning fun, and opens up about the challenges he faced when people doubted his unique teaching style.

28 MIN • 12 April 2025

"Trust Your 17-Year-Old Self—She Might Write a Platinum Song" | The C Word with Calista EP6: mxmtoon

From viral bedroom covers to internet stardom, mxmtoon shares her journey into music and how she fully embraced the digital world—from posting her art to streaming games. She also reflects on writing her platinum hit Prom Dress at 17 and how it all led to touring with her studio album, Liminal Space!Join Calista and Maia as they dive into the evolution of mxmtoon’s social media presence on The C Word!

28 MIN • 22 March 2025