SYAZANA B. Mohamed Sani is a Singapore-born information specialist, certified marriage facilitator with Prepare-Enrich (www.prepare-enrich.com) and the founder-director of ASK Trio About Wellness podcast and ASKtrioWello LLC (established January 4th, 2021). She is a born Muslim of Malay-Indonesian heritage who is based in Ballston Lake, New York’s Capital Region. Syazana holds two professional degrees: Masters of Science in Information Studies from the Wee Kim Wee School of Communications and Information (WKWSCI), Nanyang Technological University (2003, Singapore) and Bachelor of Science (Second Upper Honors) in Business and Management Studies, University of Bradford (1997, UK). She is a contented wife of an engineer and a proud mother of two talented teen "superheroes" who are also the co-hosts of ASK Trio About Wellness podcast: her son, Azfar Azman, and daughter, Azimah Azman. Syazana is also the Editor-in-Chief of East 2West, an eNewsletter publication by Friends of NTU, a not-for-profit organizations based in New York, Managing Editor of Volunteer Vibes, the eNewsletter published by Al-Hidaya Center in Latham, New York and contributes to the eNewsletter publication by the Malay Language Student Committee of her alma mater, Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) in Singapore.
WHAT was the younger Syazana like? Syazana, who was known as Suzana pre October 1999, was active as a competitive athlete who played ball games particularly netball and represented Merlimau Primary School (the school was merged with Yung Ann Primary School and later renamed Lakeside Primary School) at the inter-school (West Zone) tournaments, a sprinter who represented her house (100m, 200m, 400m and 4x100m relays) in the annual school Track and Field Meet, a brownie (girl scout) who was also a leader/sixer (Sprite), a student poet who emerged the winner in the school-based Malay Syair competition and two-time champion of the inter-school Malay Storytelling Competition (West Zone). She also served as a prefect (1980-1981) and head prefect (1984) and was selected to be the emcee/host for various school events such as Teacher's Day celebration. At Raffles Girls' School (Secondary), one of the top schools that later became an independent school, she won several competitions at inter-school competitions including the Singapore Youth Festival Distinction Award for Angklung Orchestra (a traditional bamboo and percussion ensemble), Malay Oratorical Competition (South Zone, Champion in 1985, Third Place in 1986), Dikir Barat Competition, a traditional Malay Choral Group originated from Kelantan, Malaysia (overall runner-up and Best Soloist/Vocalist as Tok Juara), school-based and inter-school Air Rifle Competition (South Zone). She continued to be active at the pre-university level when she studied at Jurong Institute (the school is now closed) by participating in the school Choir and was in the main cast for the musical performance, The Pirates of Penzance at Victoria Theatre and in the Air Rifle Club. Her proficiency in the English Language improved remarkably under the guidance of her awesome General Paper teacher, Mrs. Lydia Tanchia, who is a Harvard University graduate.
Syazana continues to pursue an active lifestyle, engaging in sporting/outdoor activities such as nature walks, cycling, moderate hiking, snowtubing apart from gardening, cooking international cuisines, baking healthy bread and desserts. She also loves reading and hosting tea parties with friends and neighbors, learning about their life stories and deriving inspirations from her amazing circle of international friends. In the nutshell, she is a confident woman and a lifelong learner who strives to lead a family life that is pro productivity and wellness and aims for excellence in this world and hereafter, inshaa Allah (God willing).
Azfar Azman is a 21-year old former graduate of Ballston Spa High School (New York, Class of 2021) and was a member of the National Honor Society. He was also the President of the school's Outdoor Club from 2020 to 2021and had organized hiking trips to beautiful mountains in the Capital Region of New York. He is currently studying full-time in a college and juggling with part-time work after completing the mandatory National Service (NS) at the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) in August 2023. As a productivity and wellness podcast co-host, he walks the talk by being an active guy who works out at the college gym and has an added role as the official owner of an adorable pet cat, ParkerDin, whose voice is also featured in new episodes published and released in 2024. Check him out with his pet cat meowing on the ASK Trio About Wellness podcast!
As an 18-year-old teenager with special needs, Azimah Azman is often described as a "breath of fresh air" who is well loved by all her teachers, peers, family members and friends. She is excited to be back in the vocation class at Ballston Spa High School after graduating in June 2024. She is a brave, kind and respectful girl who is also a social butterfly; she enjoys chatting and getting into conversations with people despite being a special needs teen. She loves people, culture, food and almost everything in between. She often dreams of becoming a celebrity and a modest fashion model! To support her aspirations, we were inspired to launch our online shop, Gifts, by partnering with several Print-On-Demand companies to sell art-inspired products such as journals, apparel and accessories for families including pet supplies. After being on a hiatus for many months, Azimah is excited to be back behind the microphones as a podcast co-host/voice actress.
To get up close and personal with Azfar and Azimah, tune in to the ASK Trio About Wellness podcast! Available on major platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music & Podcasts, Audible, TuneIn and Listen Notes other than on our Podcast Podsite. Enjoy!
SYAZANA and her family relocated from Singapore to New York's Capital Region in January 2015. They transit in Dresden, Germany and stayed in several hotels for a month in December 2014. Other than Dresden, they travelled to Munich, Berlin and toured Prague, Czech as well as Austria on road trips. Plenty of beautiful memories were created during the month-long stay and later in New York. They met many amazing individuals and families from different nationalities and cultural backgrounds, many of whom are kind-hearted and had extended a helping hand to make it easy for the family to integrate and adapt to the new environment. Moreover, environmental scanning and research on current trends affecting business opportunities during the global health pandemic triggered by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has further inspired Syazana to embark on a solution focused edutainment business in the health and wellness industry to help educate, regenerate and elevate family institutions through optimal productivity and lifelong wellness.
Leveraging on her vast working and volunteer experience in Singapore and New York, top character strengths, talent and personality, Syazana conceptualized a podcast-centered business that offers solutions to families in need of a fun, light-hearted and productive way to cope with the daily struggles of life via online learning in productivity and wellness education for families around the world.
We would like to acknowledge our pioneer collaborators/sponsors who have contributed towards the successful launch of
ASK Trio About Wellness podcast and ASKtrioWello LLC:
Zarina Noor, Hardi Kamsani, Azman Repin (M. S.) and more coming on board the ASKtrioWello global and inclusive community soon!
More than 50 episodes have been produced to date as more professionals have appeared as guest speakers on our podcast as volunteers/contributors.
We are blessed and grateful to all who have expressed interest to support the ASKtrioWello community!
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