#108 “I Moved to Singapore for Love and Rebuilding Myself Was Hard ” — Starting Life Again at 23 | Alya Annabi

Why does moving for love often mean losing parts of yourself?

In this episode, we sit with Alya Annabi, who left Morocco, Europe, and everything familiar behind to begin again in Singapore — carrying hope, self-belief, and a quiet question: Where do I belong now?

We talk about starting over without a roadmap, the emotional cost of following a partner across the world, and the invisible labour women perform as they rebuild identity, career, and confidence from scratch.

This is a conversation about belonging before achievement.About silencing your multi-passionate self just to “make sense.”About self-doubt that whispers you’re not ready — and the courage to act anyway.

If you’ve ever uprooted your life, questioned who you’re becoming, or wondered whether it’s too late to start again, this episode will sit with you long after it ends.

IN THIS EPISODE

00:00 | When “Where Are You From?” Isn’t a Simple Question  

04:04 | The Quiet Trade-Off No One Talks About When You Move for Love  

06:54 | The Unexpected Moment She Realised: This Is Home  

09:23 | The First Decision That Changes Everything in a New Country  

11:14 | Why Age Isn’t the Real Barrier to Leadership  

12:30 | The Inner Shift That Changed How She Shows Up  

14:48 | The Pattern She Sees in Almost Every Woman  

17:05 | Four Words That Altered Her Entire Life Path  

20:39 | When Your Old Circle No Longer Fits  

22:09 | The Question That Ends the Ambition vs Life Debate  

24:31 | You Are Not What You Do — Here’s Why  

27:19 | The Part of Herself She Hid to Be Accepted  

29:31 | The Side of Starting Over No One Posts About  

30:57 | Even Now… The Moments She Still Feels Different  

31:53 | One Culture Shock She Never Expected  

33:14 | The Hidden Price Tag of “Having It All”  

34:15 | Her New Definition of Success  

35:20 | Real Cheerleaders Only

💫 ABOUT ALYA ANNABI

Alya Annabi is a TEDx keynote speaker, impact entrepreneur, and activator often known as the “Positivity Queen.” Through her platforms Positive Push and GreenPush, she helps individuals and organisations turn confidence, mindset, and belief into meaningful action—from empowering women to pursue their goals to activating climate action in the workplace.

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YanaTV is a socially responsible platform, and with this episode, we are supporting 60 Lights, a community-led giving initiative by Steph and Alya that aims to support children in Singapore through education, mentorship, enrichment, and nutrition. Part of Singapore’s SG60 movement, 60 Lights is rooted in the belief that when a child is given the chance to dream and thrive, hope multiplies. Through intentional gatherings and collective giving, Steph and Alya are raising funds to light the way for young hearts. We invite you to join them in making a meaningful impact. https://www.giving.sg/donate/campaign/60-lights--steph-alya

💫 ABOUT YANA FRY

Yana Adamanta Fry is an internationally recognized speaker, transformational coach, and founder of Awaken Human and Timeless Teachings Academy - pioneering platforms at the intersection of conscious leadership, emotional intelligence, and soul-based success. With over 15 years of global experience and clients from 30+ countries, she weaves ancient wisdom with modern strategy to help high-achieving women and conscious men create lives of deep purpose, soulful relationships, and lasting impact. 

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