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🪩 Helping midlifers find their magic! | 🎙️Ex-Radio DJ, Eternal Showgirl | 🗞️Media Maven | 🩶 Founder: @thesmittencollection @milesnixonmedia
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This old showgirl (and her boots) survived emceein

This old showgirl (and her boots) survived emceeing an amazing 5 hour cowboy themed dinner and dance!! 🤠👢⭐️

Here’s my choreography for #beyoncé #texasholdem that I created for my client’s event.

This show reminded me that while I love being a homebody & #cookbookauthor who cooks and runs a boutique beeswax-coconut candle business @thesmittencollection, my extroverted performer side still finds her happy place behind a mic, entertaining people with a little boogie or two and making sure they have a good time!!! 🥰

Because whether it’s through music, food @smitteninthekitchen, fragrance @thesmittencollection, or the spoken word, everything I do shares one heartbeat: helping people celebrate milestones, build connection, and create lasting memories.

⭐️ So it’s no accident that the same stagecraft, storytelling & desire to lift others up that once fueled my 30 year fitness, entertainment & media career now form the foundation for what’s next …. Media & Wellness Coaching and Professional Speaking - empowering #midlifers to find their voice, visibility, and vitality and step into their own spotlight with confidence and purpose!!

New website and offerings by @milesnixonmedia coming soon.

For now, if you need an #emcee who can do BOTH corporate events as well as fun #dinneranddancesg ones in character while singing, dancing, and keeping the crowd alive, you know where to find me! 🪩🎤🤩🕺🏻🤣
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#bossbabelife #emceelife #singapore #singaporeevents #professionalemcee #mediacoach #midlifemagic #dancerforlife #thisis50 #dinneranddance #dressup #corporateemcee #singaporeemcee

This was such a fun #emcee 🎤 gig where I also got

This was such a fun #emcee 🎤 gig where I also got to sing with the fiercest all female band @thecatzsg and dress up for the client’s cowboy themed #dinneranddancesg. 🤠

Here’s a snippet of soundcheck before i got changed into my Taylor Swift inspired cowgirl outfit! Holy cow!! I need to work on my vocal stamina but @maialeeofficial you are amazing! I fangirl you for life! ⭐️

Meanwhile if you’re looking for a female #dinneranddanceemcee to get into character and host your next event… you know where to find me!!! #professionalemcee

Event by: @se7enfriday
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#bossbabelife #cheryltransformationjourney #midlifemagic #entertainer #entertainerlife #singaporeemcee #eventshost #singer #singapore #singaporeevents

High school is a scary place! 👻 So I figured dress

High school is a scary place! 👻 So I figured dressing as a naughty schoolgirl was only fitting for Halloween at the gala night of Dear Evan Hansen! 😆🎭 @baseasia

This award-winning musical about loneliness, connection and belonging in a digital world hit hard — especially since I’ve lost more than one friend to d*pression. 😔

A sad but important reminder that we all long to feel seen, heard and understood… and to reach out for a helping hand if you feel lost and alone.

Beautiful performances by the cast and truly amazing songs too. @dearevanhansen runs till 16 November — and yes, wear waterproof mascara if you’re a crybaby like me. 😅😂🤧

#DearEvanHansen #galanight #thingstodosg #youarenotalone #mentalhealthawareness #youwillbefound

Another glorious night at the theatre … this time

Another glorious night at the theatre … this time for KIMBERLY AKIMBO by @pangdemoniumtheatre.

A story about a 16 year old (going on 60) with a rare disorder that makes her age faster, it reminds us to cherish each day as if it’s our last and to never forget to nurture our inner child as we grow up — or grow old, whether before our time or even IN our time.

We see Kimberly having to be the adult in her dysfunctional family while trying to embrace the fun side of being a teen … a reminder for us all that no matter what challenges we face or how bleak the future may be, there is ALWAYS joy to be found in every moment and love, friendship and adventure to discover — as long as you are willing to take the risks!! 🥹♥️

Get your tickets now and be entertained by this award-winning musical with catchy songs, a colourful set and a crazy cast!! On until 2 November at the beautiful Victoria Theater >> https://pangdemonium.com/whats-on-details/kimberly-akimbo.

Loved seeing so many familiar faces, fellow performers and media personalities alike! We also enjoyed more drinks with beautiful friends at @dorothysbar afterwards! Because… why not?! 🪩🍷 #yolo
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#nightout #datenight #theatre #musical #galanight #theater #whattodosg #midlife #midlifeblogger #midlifejourney

Down the rabbit hole we went and wow what a mad te

Down the rabbit hole we went and wow what a mad tea party we had at Cirque Alice with seats right in front of the stage!! 🤩 i was so nervous for all the acrobats performing death defying stunts right before our eyes … cos also like please don’t fall on my head! 😂

As always, so nice to bump into familiar faces on gala night. We also discovered a new fave pre-theatre venue for drinks and a bite to eat — Roberta’s… a must try if you love chewy thin pizza. 🍕🍷

Cirque Alice was truly delightful!! Go get tickets before it ends 26 October. @cirquealice @baseasia

https://www.marinabaysands.com/entertainment/shows/cirque-alice.html
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#cirquealice #singapore #thingstodoSG #midlifemagic #events #datenight #mustwatch #acrobats

Off we go…. ✈️! Hopefully no freaky weather in Phu

Off we go…. ✈️! Hopefully no freaky weather in Phuket!! Any suggestions where to go and what to do?

Not interested in island-hopping. Looking forward to reading and lounging by our pool in our 4 bedroom villa.

#Phuket #holiday #shortgetaway #whattodophuket #wifelife #phuketthailand #phukettrip

Sanity & peace protected by music, creatine and gy

Sanity & peace protected by music, creatine and gym. ✌🏼☮️🕊️

Did you know the human brain is NOT wired for joy but stress! That’s why happiness is a conscious choice we must make!

Stress is our built-in survival mechanism — constantly assessing our surroundings for potential dangers and threats so we can make rational decisions and handle each situation wisely.

But throw in fluctuating hormones in perimenopause, a tendency to over worry, a jam-packed schedule, demanding bosses or toxic environments that put us on edge …. and managing our cortisol and adrenaline can become more difficult, wearing us down, leading to #burnout.

For me, these 3 #stressbusters work their magic every time:

🎵 Music: Boosts dopamine, your brain’s “feel-good” chemical. (Double the effects if you dance, triple if you sing along too!)

💊 Creatine (3–5g/day): Not just for post-workout recovery! Fuels your brain by helping regenerate ATP (cell energy) thus supporting focus + mood under stress. The bonus is it may even protect against the fog of sleep loss!

🏋️ Strength training: aside from releasing tension and boosting endorphins, our “natural antidepressants”, building muscles help balance cortisol, reduces inflammation and improves our mental health.

🧠 Ultimately, being calm is not the absence of stress. It’s knowing how to manage it better! And in these distressing times we need to be more aware and alert than ever about current affairs and politics WHILE managing how it impacts our mood and lives.

🧠 Resilience, confidence and our capacity for joy increases when we learn how to cope with challenges head on with the right mindset and tools — not when we turn a blind eye to them.

Thoughts? 💭

🙏🏼 Praying for Bangkok (gosh those sinkholes are so scary), for all the people affected by the destruction Typhoon Ragasa has left in its wake and for those trapped in fear-based faith fuelled by threats of #rapture rather than a conviction motivated by love, accountability and freedom. ✝️
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#perimenopause #cheryltransformationjourney #midlifemagic #midlifehealth #perimenopausehealth #mentalhealth #healthandwellnesstips #wellness #stressmanagementtips #stressmanagement

[💥SAVE THIS RECIPE💥] I was today years old when i

[💥SAVE THIS RECIPE💥] I was today years old when i discovered that miso paste and peanut butter are a match made in heaven. 🤩 Who knew? 😱

Creamy & Spicy Miso Peanut Butter Soba is SO EASY to make, cheap, super delish and nutritious too. 👩🏻‍🍳💋

Forget ordering takeout (it takes at least an hour to deliver these days and involves too much single-use plastics) and try this IG trendy soba recipe.

Here’s my version below. Get creative and adjust the ingredients to taste and use whatever you have on hand! I dare say this can satisfy a laksa craving in a pinch AND with far less calories! 🥰

AIRFRYER TOFU
2 packets of tau kwa (firm tofu), diced
pat dry then drizzle olive oil
Season with salt, cayenne pepper & garlic powder
Coat with about 1 tbs corn starch for crunch
➡️ airfry at 200ºC/400ºF for 12 minutes

SOBA BOWL
1 packet buckwheat soba, 300g
raw watercress, beansprouts
airfried tofu
jammy egg, boiled for 6 mins
coriander & spring onions for garnish

CREAMY SPICY SOUP
½ tbs lao gan ma crispy chilli
1 tbs miso paste
2 tbs peanut butter
1 cube chicken stock
2 cups water, or as needed
1½ cups milk (or coconut milk/cream)
fish sauce, to taste
ginger paste, chopped garlic
➡️ gently stir fry the garlic and ginger paste with the crispy chilli oil. No cooking oil needed! Add the miso and peanut butter and some water. Stir to dissolve. Add chicken stock cube and taste to decide if you want to add more miso or peanut butter or more water to dilute. Add milk last and fish sauce, to taste, as a final touch.

ENJOY!! 😋🍜
This meal feeds 4 for less than $15 for all the ingredients above, plus some pantry staples. 👍🏼

Cooking Time: 30 min or less
Clean Up Time: 15 min

What other vegetables or ingredients would you add? Let me know if you try it! ♥️

#budgetfriendly #budgetcooking #midlifemagic #midlifehealth #midlifejourney #nofussfood #nofusscooking #easyrecipe #soba #vegetarianrecipe #meatlessrecipe #freerecipes #homecookedmeal #homemade

Sometimes selfcare is skipping gym for a cheeky af

Sometimes selfcare is skipping gym for a cheeky afternoon beer and yakitori. 🍺🍢

In a world of performative perfection and endless #perimenopause dos and don’ts (yes, alcohol is on that list 🙃), here’s your reminder to go easy on yourself.

Today was a crappy day… and I’m not sure just how much of it I can blame on hormones because the state of the world is really upsetting.

Devastating floods in Bali, protests in France, corruption & greed in governments everywhere, ceaseless gun violence in America, senseless wars and varying shades of questionable moral values where good and evil are turned upside down….

…. then to top it off this morning I had to deal with a work hiccup that delayed me an hour, then it rained, then there was noisy and disruptive construction everywhere… so when I missed my train stop on the way to the gym, that was my last straw!🤪

In that moment I could feel my annoyance skyrocket and I had to decide… give myself more anxiety by rushing to the gym for a rather pointless 30 minutes and then rush off to my hair appointment ... or sit down and catch my breath over something that felt good instead.

I chose the latter with no guilt at all. Because quite honestly my #perimenopausal self could not handle any more.

So this is your sign to be kind to yourself (and to others), find joy in small moments — especially when the world feels like it is falling apart, then go home, love your neighbour and hold your nearest and dearest ever closer to you.

These are trying times. 🥺

And if you ever find yourself rushing around like a headless chicken, remember, a missed gym session and one beer isn’t going to derail all your best efforts.

Cheers! 🍻♥️

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#bewell #wellness #healthandwellnessjourney #singapore #midlife #perimenopausehealth #loveyourself #bekind #bekindtooneanother

💥SAVE THIS💥What #mealprep in our household looks l

💥SAVE THIS💥What #mealprep in our household looks like! 😎🪩💿🎶🎧👩🏻‍🍳💋

Batch cooked #chickenbreast in the @instantpotsingapore is our weekly go-to! You don’t even need to defrost the chicken.

Here’s my recipe:
1kg frozen chicken breast
2 cups water
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon salt
OPTIONAL: aromatics like black pepper, lime leaves, ginger, garlic, onions can add some depth & zing.

➡️ pressure cook on high for 30 minutes, release and RAVE 🕺🏻 to your fave party song! 😂
🚨Just be sure not to burn yourself on the hot steam and that the steam shoots up into the air not into your cabinets or you’ll have a problem with clean up! 😂
✅ the safer way is to just wait for the pressure to release after 15 minutes or completely when the pin drops.

➡️ Remove chicken from the pot, discard the water & shred with two forks! Drizzle about 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt & pepper to taste
➡️ allow to cool before refrigerating
➡️ serve on grainbowls, salads, wraps, noodles or a side of vegetables

There’s no excuse not to eat at home and lock in your macros with #batchcooking.

What’s your #nutritionhacks?

#fridayfeels #batchcooking #perimenopausehealth #perimenopausenutrition #protein #instantpotcooking #funnyreelsvideo #funny #exradioDJ

Note to self ⬆️! Do not skip gym day. 🏋🏻‍♀️ #Midl

Note to self ⬆️! Do not skip gym day. 🏋🏻‍♀️

#Midlife really is a major turning point that shapes how our later years will look.

No more playing catch-up on bad diets, lost sleep, or letting workouts slide just so we can meet deadlines at work. We don’t bounce back like we used to — which means self-care isn’t optional, it’s the foundation for everything.

Did you know, estrogen supports our brain health? During #perimenopause, as estrogen fluctuates and declines, our risk factors for conditions like Alzheimer’s can increase. After menopause, when estrogen drops, women’s risk of Alzheimer’s doubles compared to men’s. 😬😬😬

The good news? Nutrition, stress management, exercise and HRT can lower your risk! Hormone Replacement Therapy gives your body bio-identical estrogen and progesterone that can help protect and preserve your brain, heart, and bone health, while easing you into menopause. PS: If you aren’t on it yet and are between ages 40-50 please visit your gynae & get your levels checked!!

But muscles are medicine. 💪🏼
I used to work out for aesthetic reasons and now it’s to stay strong, sharp and mobile for as long as possible.

Today’s workout
🔥 30 min intervals on the stationary bike
🔥 Full-body circuit (4 sets with minimal rest):
▪️Seated Leg Curls (12–15 reps)
Kettlebell Squats w/ Upright Row (10–12 reps)
▪️Kettlebell Deadlifts (12–15 reps)
▪️Lunges w/ Bicep Curl (R) + ▪️Shoulder Fly (L), 10–12 reps

🎯 GOAL: Currently, I am working on conditioning my body and maximizing my time by doing multiple exercises in one set. Once I’m ready, I’ll switch things up to focus more on strength-building with longer rests in between and heavier weights.

What are your current fitness goals? ⬇️😃

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⚠️ This is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise, or treatment plan. Also, everyone’s body is different! What I share here is based on research and personal experience. 👊🏼

#perimenopausehealth #perimenopausesupport #perimenopausefitness #perimenopausewellness #nutritioncoach #cheryltransformationjourney #midlifemagic #midlifehealth #midlifetransformation

“Made a wrong turn, once or twice. Dug my way out,

“Made a wrong turn, once or twice. Dug my way out, blood and fire. Bad decisions, that’s alright. Welcome to my silly life.” ~ P!NK

#throwback to 2011 to one of our epic radio parties called Must Drink Fridays where I would routinely & shamelessly steal every opportunity to sing as a full-time radio DJ. 😆

Sometimes I wonder what would happen if I’d kept singing full-time instead 🤔… I did that with #CherryChocolateCandy, with some solo projects in musical theatre and bar gigs and while it was an extraordinary 8 years it was also incredibly stressful trying to make a living from it!! 😂😂😂

The best part was getting to work with super talented people who have now become lifelong friends.
🎸: @fishboy35
🥁: @bobby_singh01

I’ve since learnt that i prefer not putting pressure on this passion of mine that finds joy in play. So I shall sing in the shower instead and use my other talents to pay the bills! 😂

If you’ve ever felt like you’ve had to make hard choices too… here’s to the dreams we chased, the ones we set aside, and the strength it took to keep moving forward anyway. 🥂

No matter where your life has brought you today, don’t ever think you’re less than perfect — and don’t regret the roads you took to get here. 💕

What passions do you have that are too precious to be up for sale and are just meant for your pure enjoyment? And more importantly … are you making time for it? 🤗

#followyourbliss #cheryltransformationjourney #singapore #singforfun #passionproject #chaseyourdreams #chaseyourdream #glowupto50 #midlifemagic #midlifereset #midlifereinvention #noregrets

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