Born in Singapore, Rae Lee enjoys the city-state’s melting pot of food hubs and cultural diversity. She is passionate about uplifting communities in need and driving collaboration for meaningful social impact. Rae brings with her over two decades of experience in the social service and philanthropy sectors.

In her current role as Executive Director at International Justice Mission, Singapore and Southeast Asia, she leads a team to influence and fuel investments towards increasing protection for people living in poverty and subjected to violence in Asia.

Join us as Rae shares her life-journey of altruism; the impetus behind her work; the horrifying magnitude of the human trafficking and slavery ‘economy’ worldwide and in SEA; the incredible work of the International Justice Mission; the upstream and downstream interventions to free trafficked children; the impact of climate change on human trafficking; her beautiful belief of ‘grace extended’ and the importance of family, friends, scripture and story to keep her stable and positive to achieve her goals of liberating the vulnerable.

And if your spirit is stirred by these amazing conversations, don’t forget to like, subscribe and leave a review - so more people can find their way to The Modern Crone. Thank you for tuning in!

You can contact Rae at:

Website

Instagram

Linktree

Linkedin

The Modern Crone team -

Theme music and season intro tracks:

Sam Joole:

www.samjoole.com

Cover design and photography

Luana Suciu

https://www.instagram.com/luanasuciu/

Luanasuciu@gmail.com

Voice editing:

Christopher Hales - Mask Music Studios

maskmusicstudios@outlook.com

With 15 years of corporate leadership experience and currently Senior Workplace Leader at LinkedIn, Sara has developed a deep understanding of personal branding and professional development. Her journey with LinkedIn has been transformative; with her insider knowledge, she’s leveraged the platform to connect with influential professionals, build a strong network, and access career-changing opportunities.

Passionate about helping others, she empowers individuals to navigate their own paths to success using the tools and strategies she’s developed. Beyond her corporate journey, Sara is the driving force behind From Me To We and Return Ready—a sanctuary for modern working mothers. Here, she helps women balance career aspirations and motherhood while embracing their evolving identities.

As a Matrescence Facilitator and ICF-accredited coach, with over five years of experience in Ikigai mentoring and Reiki certifications, Sara brings a unique blend of professional expertise and personal experience to support and inspire others.

Join us as Sara shares her fascinating story of using her skills and personal experiences to build women' s communities and change the paradigm around working mothers. We dive into some pertinent and important topics:

• Sara’s work with Ikigai to find her own purpose and now to help others find theirs
• Following the ‘golden thread’ of her writing and helping others, to raise awareness and bring people together
• Does our purpose change through our lives?
• How motherhood changed her outlook and modus operandi as a woman
• The birth of Sara’s movement From Me to We through Matresence
• The true challenges for women returning to work after starting a family
• How workplaces can harness the skills of motherhood
• The power of vulnerability and having a return to work mentor
• Sara’s personal spiritual lens and practice…

… and so much more!

You can contact Sara at:

www.sarapantry.com

spantry@linkedin.com

@sarapantry

LinkedIn: in/sara-pantry

Cynthia Koh, is one of Singapore’s most acclaimed actresses with 32 years of captivating performances in over 78 drama series. Not just a versatile powerhouse on screen, she’s also a certified Bach flower remedy practitioner and sound therapist . With her deep insights into sound's healing powers, Cynthia crafts transformative experiences that nurture the soul.

Join us as Cynthia shares her fascinating story of fame and purpose. We dive into some super juicy topics:

• Cynthia’s exploration of her spiritual side and how this has taken a significant space in her life as a popular healer.
• How incorporating sound therapy, water, Bach remedies and Reiki helps with both diagnosis and healing of her clients
• How acting plays a significant role in her life as a career and also a channel for self-discovery
• The darker characters she has played and the impact on her life
• How trust and integrity are cornerstones of her messaging as an influencer
• Ageism in the acting industry
• Cynthia’s personal spiritual practice

… and so much more!

You can contact Cynthia here:

https://www.purepotentialtherapy.com

And if your spirit is stirred by these amazing conversations, don’t forget to like, subscribe and leave a review - so more people can find their way to The Modern Crone. Thank you for tuning in!

The Modern Crone team -

Theme music and season intro tracks:

Sam Joole:

www.samjoole.com

Cover design and photography

Luana Suciu

https://www.instagram.com/luanasuciu/

Luanasuciu@gmail.com

Voice editing:

Christopher Hales - Mask Music Studios

maskmusicstudios@outlook.com