This week we have Uon Pakthom, commonly known as Sai on the show. Sai is one of Cambodia's leading musicians, exploring the intersection between traditional Khmer music and modern sounds. He also has a passion for acting and has starred in and directed many Cambodian productions. In 2020, Sai embarked on a bold mission to raise a substantial amount of money for Angkor Hospital for Children. He did this by completing 97 days of running, spanning 21 provinces and 2,400 kilometers, beating his fundraising target and raising $500k for the hospital; one of the most successful charity fundraising initiatives the country has ever witnessed.
To learn more about the "Run with Sai Campaign", please see the link here. 
What we dive into:
- His struggles and accomplishments in his early career as a musician and film producer in Cambodia.
- The inception for the Run with Sai Campaign and his experience running across the entire country.
- Why consistent physical exercise is a great way to improve mental health and provide greater clarity in your life.
Sai has also been selected as one of The Exceptional candidates by ABC Extra Stout which recently launched the 'The Exceptional' campaign to celebrate exceptional Cambodians and to inspire the next generation of young Cambodians to discover what it means to “Be Exceptional”. Watch the TV show via this link here.
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