After the Bar with Shulin Lee, Singapore (2025)

17/06/2025

Don’t play the counteroffer game. You’ll lose.

95% of people who accept one? Gone within a year.

Using a competing offer to negotiate might get you a raise now but...

Companies don’t forget.

They’ll keep you today and plan your exit tomorrow.

We’ve seen it happen.

As candidates.
As recruiters.

Your next move should be for the right opportunity, not just the right number.

Tessa Arquilliere shares more in this video.

14/05/2025

He didn’t plan to be “King of Singapore.”

In fact, the late Adrian Tan was stuck in his comfort zone for years.

So how did he start writing those legendary posts we still miss today?

This is the surprising story behind his first piece—and how it all began.

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04/05/2025

“Humble beginnings” has become a punchline.

We’ve heard the speeches.
Seen the headlines.

And for many, it feels performative - like a PR move, not a lived truth.

Min Rahayu Mahzam is different.

Two years ago, I interviewed her.

I asked one simple question:

“Do your humble beginnings give you an advantage?”

She didn’t deflect.
She didn’t perform.
She answered with quiet conviction.

(Watch the clip. You’ll feel it.)

Today, she’s a Minister.

But status hasn’t changed her substance.

Getting to know her off-camera only confirmed what I sensed from that first conversation:

She’s not just in it for the people…
She’s one of them.

Here’s why her leadership hits different:

- She listens - really listens
- She leads with empathy, not ego
- She uses her platform to lift others
- She doesn’t pretend to have all the answers
- She’s lived the struggle - and NEVER forgets it

This is what humble looks like.

Not hashtagged.
Not rehearsed.
Lived.

Because humble beginnings aren’t meant to be a brand.

They’re meant to shape how you show up.

And when you’ve really walked that path?

You lead with your heart.
And it shows.

Agree?

15/04/2025

had insomnia when I was 11.

Because that was the year of the PSLE.

I didn’t even know what “burnout” was.

But I knew what it felt like to wake up in the middle of the night,
worried that I didn’t study enough.

In this clip, Minister Indranee Rajah shares her view:

It’s not that parents are cruel or uncaring.

It’s that they’re scared too.

Scared their child might “lose out.”

Scared their love won’t be enough if it doesn’t come with top grades,
enrichment classes, and a place in a branded school.

But here’s the question we both asked:

What’s really best for our kids?

Because being raised with love shouldn’t come with sleepless nights.

Watch the clip.

Then ask yourself—what kind of childhood do we want our children to remember?

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24/03/2025

"If they can do it, I can too."

She looked at Shanmugam and Davinder Singh—two of Singapore’s most formidable lawyers.

And she thought:

If they can stand in Parliament, debate policies, shape the nation… AND juggle work too—why not me?

So, in 2001, at just 37 years old,

she stepped into politics.

At the time, there were only 4 women MPs.

Four.

Women weren’t just underrepresented.

Their voices were missing from the conversations that shaped the country.

So she stepped up.

Not because it was easy.

But because she knew - women needed to be heard.

Today, women make up 30% of Singapore’s Parliament.

Progress? Yes.

But are we there yet?

Minister Indranee Rajah’s story is a reminder:

Every time a woman steps up,

she opens the door for the next.

Who will you inspire by choosing to go first? 👇

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14/03/2025

This is Minister Indranee's secret to staying grounded.

It's a trap that keeps many of you stuck:

➡️ Tying self-worth to outcomes.
➡️ Obsessing over comparisons.
➡️ Thinking success will finally bring peace.

But here’s the truth:
Comparison is a losing game.

There will always be someone smarter,
richer, more successful.

Drake said it best:

"Don't let success go to your head,
and don't let failure get to your heart."

(Yes, I actually quoted Drake to a Minister 🙃)

Real success?
It’s not about being better than someone else.

It’s about being so comfortable in your own skin,
you stop needing to compare at all.

Have you ever fallen into the comparison trap?
Let’s talk. ⬇️

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12/03/2025

"The PAP has NEVER lost touch."

We asked Min Indranee Rajah hard questions:

(and she didn’t hold back.)

🔥 Can we scrap the PSLE?
🔥 Why are parents so stressed out?
🔥 Do women still fight twice as hard to rise?

Minister Indranee is an influential policymaker in Singapore
— and her answers?

They’ll challenge what you know about success, leadership, and the future of work.

You’ll hear about:

↳ Her childhood → She lost her father at 5.
↳ Her take on Gen Z → This one surprised me.
↳ Her Mindset to Hurdles → Everyone needs to hear this!

And so much more...

This special episode is dropping in honour of IWD
—because real change starts with real conversations.

We can’t wait for you to hear this one.

Thank you, Minister Indranee, for your wisdom, leadership, and for showing us what it means to be unstoppable. 💜

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🚀 Out NOW! Watch on 👉 https://youtu.be/aarsBVZSjf0

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16/12/2024

3 Seasons, Countless Stories: How We Built After the Bar

What started as a bold idea in 2022 has grown into something we never imagined.

When we launched After the Bar on January 10, 2022, we had no idea how far it would go.

Fast forward to 2024: We just wrapped Season 3 with an unforgettable celebration. 🎉

Here’s the truth: This journey wasn’t just about creating a podcast - it was about creating impact.

To Bynd Artisan’s co-founders, Winnie and James:
Thank you for hosting with such heart and making our finale truly special.

To every guest who woke up early to join us:
Your stories and authenticity made this journey unforgettable.

In three seasons, After the Bar has become:
➤ A space for raw, unfiltered conversations. 💬
➤ A platform that humanizes the legal profession. ⚖
➤ A bridge connecting lawyers and communities. 🌍

And we couldn’t have done it without YOU:
Our listeners, storytellers, and supporters!

The legal world will never look the same.

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30/10/2024

Famous and broke.

Josephus had to swap his chicken wing for veggies.
Just to make $4.20 last. 🥬

At a cai fan stall, Josephus Tan faced a reality check:
with only $4.20 in his pocket, he had to cut back on his order.

But it didn’t end there... mid-meal,
the police showed up for a surprise check.

Imagine:
- $4.20 budget for lunch.
- Chicken wing traded for veggies.
- A sudden police encounter...

💬 Fame didn’t spare him from these humbling moments!

Want to hear the full story?

Tune in on 👇
YouTube: https://youtu.be/MQkL6jDvRJo
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3UhYPxX

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28/10/2024

"Think fame makes you rich?

Think again. I got paid in biscuits." 🍪

At the peak of his career,
Josephus Tan was front and center.

- Big cases!
- Media attention.
- A name everyone knew...

But here’s the raw truth:

“I’m famous for helping the poor,
so... logically, I became poorer.”

How did he hit rock bottom and turn it around?

Josephus spills the unexpected costs of success
and how he fought back.

Now available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MQkL6jDvRJo

Also available on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3UhYPxX

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22/10/2024

Part 2 with “Gangster Lawyer,” Josephus Tan, is out!

He reveals what it really took to rebuild his life—twice.

The Brutal Truth:

- Nearly bankrupt, doing free legal work.
- Marriage fell apart.
- Suffered a stroke.
- Lived out of a van.

But that’s not where his story ends.

Josephus didn’t just survive—he rose from the ashes.🔥

His latest victories?

➟ Quit a 33-year smoking habit at 45.
➟ Rebuilt his life from the ground up.
➟ Went from a 1-room flat to a penthouse.
➟ Now a top lawyer, fiercely fighting for justice.

This isn’t just a comeback.
It’s a masterclass in resilience.

In this candid conversation, Josephus gets real about
hitting rock bottom and climbing back up.

💡 Plus:
- What to do if you’re arrested?
- How defence lawyers handle client confessions?
(this might shock you).

Josephus Tan didn’t just rebuild his life—he rewrote it.

His story proves one thing:
No setback is final.

The only question is—how will you rise again?

Catch Shulin’s interview with Josephus now.
It’ll move you in ways you won’t expect.

P.S. Links in comments - out on Spotify & YouTube!

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19/09/2024

How do you recognise the signs of depression?

In this episode of After the Bar, ‘Gangster Lawyer’ Josephus Tan delves into the painful reality of living with depression.

He shares the signs that he experienced firsthand – a fundamental lack of motivation, overwhelming negative thoughts, and a deep sense that life had lost its meaning.
The weight of it all made everything feel broken.

For Josephus, his struggle was made even worse by the presence of alcohol and drugs, which only compounded his feelings of despair.

If you’ve ever felt this way, know that you’re not alone. It's OKAY to reach out for support.
Share your thoughts or experiences below.👇

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Catch Josephus’s full story in our latest episode.

YouTube : https://youtu.be/P_8EjzmEl-s
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3AUFaxb

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P.S. This is part 1 of a two-part series that talks about Josephus’ journey from Gangster to Lawyer.

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