In this episode of the Hello Mentor podcast, we sit down with Natalie Chai, a multifaceted content creator and bilingual MC who carved out a highly unique niche, hosting and simultaneously interpreting for Korean celebrities. Natalie's journey began unexpectedly when a random gap year at Yonsei University in Korea at age 17 led her to a part-time gig interpreting for K-pop groups like Super Junior. Fast forward to 2022, a daunting push from the Korea Tourism Organization forced her to seamlessly merge her English MCing and Korean interpreting skills on stage, a high-pressure challenge that ultimately defined her career.

Beyond the glitz and strict orchestration of the Korean entertainment industry, Natalie drops invaluable wisdom on why you don't always need a grand dream to succeed, how to strategically weaponize stress and accountability to master new skills, and the true power of finding your Ikigai. Whether you are an aspiring polyglot (she speaks over five languages!) or a professional trying to navigate a nonlinear career path, Natalie's candid stories will leave you inspired to leap at every learning opportunity.

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Let's be honest, you've definitely stopped mid-scroll to watch this guy walk up to a random stranger and ask, "How much is your outfit worth?" Yep, we finally got Sam Wong in the studio for this episode of Hello Mentor, and his story is way wilder than you'd expect. The guy literally walked away from a UK applied physics degree and a super safe corporate finance job to build his brand from absolute scratch. If you thought he just pointed a camera and got lucky, you're way off. He breaks down how he treats his videos like an actual science experiment, combining his physics-trained brain with this intense, borderline delusional belief in manifestation. And you can't even argue with it, considering it landed him exclusive interviews with David Beckham and Jeremy Lin. He gets brutally real about the mental gymnastics you need to survive when the algorithm suddenly hates you, how he cracked the code for that insane half-a-million-ringgit outfit breakdown, and why you sometimes just need to take massive, scary risks. If you ever wanted to know what it actually takes to turn pure curiosity into a full-blown career without losing your mind, you really need to hear this one.

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Stepping away from a safe accounting degree to forge his own path, Malaysian content creator Ming Chun transformed his love for local food into a thriving personal brand and restaurant business. Known to his audience as the "Ayam Guy" after reviewing over 50 ayam gepuk locations, he systematically built a loyal following by sharing authentic, relatable reviews. Instead of quitting his day job on a whim, Ming Chun balanced his family's signage business with late-night editing, securing a financial buffer before going full-time.
Spotting key gaps in traditional recipes like tough meat and bone hassle, he engineered a modern version featuring tender, boneless, crispy chicken thighs, which he validated through a pop-up that drew massive 5-hour queues.Now operating his storefront, Gepuklah, in Damansara Uptown, Ming Chun proves that young Malaysian professionals don't need "perfect timing" by starting small and building trust first, you can scale a side hustle into a real business. 🎙️ Watch the full episode on Hello Mentor to hear the full story (Link in Bio)
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In this episode of the Hello Mentor podcast, we sit down with Arieff Yong, the content creator globally recognized for his hilarious character skits and spot-on British accents. Arieff gets incredibly candid about his unpredictable career journey, sharing how losing his dream job as a Singapore Airlines flight attendant during the COVID-19 pandemic left him surviving on just $500 a month before ultimately being retrenched.

Returning to his hometown in Johor with no income, a simple prank video of him ordering fast food at a drive-thru in a British accent went completely viral, transforming a lifelong hobby into a massive career in the creator economy. He also strips back the glamorous illusion of social media, revealing how the hidden psychological toll of constant online criticism severely damaged his confidence to film in public. Yet, instead of stopping there, he explains how he leveraged his deep algorithm expertise to co-found a 30-talent creative agency, proving that sustainable business success requires far more than just going viral.

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In this highly inspiring episode of Hello Mentor, we sit down with Jing, the co-founder and CEO of BilaBila Mart, Malaysia's fastest-growing convenience grocer. Jing opens up about her turbulent childhood, marked by financial instability and family trauma, which forced her to grow up fast and start working at just 15 years old for RM4 an hour. We dive deep into her winding career path from the corporate tobacco industry to selling insurance and the jaw-dropping moment a former business partner told her to "just ask your husband to feed you," prompting her to walk away and build her own retail empire instead. Launching BilaBila Mart just two days before the 2020 MCO lockdown, Jing shares the brutal realities of pivoting to a grocery model to survive, why she believes childhood trauma fueled her ultimate "survival instinct", and how she successfully scaled an unapologetically homegrown, hyper-local convenience chain to nearly 130 stores across the country.
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In this episode of the Hello Mentor podcast, we sit down with Eddie Tan, the founder behind the popular bakery brands Cake Tella (known for its alcoholic cakes) and Keto Cakes. Eddie’s culinary journey began unconventionally, a self-described poor student who found his passion in a culinary arts program , he initially trained as a hot cooking chef, even securing a spot on a competition team and working at the Michelin-starred DC Restaurant. Despite lacking baking experience, an encounter with a popular, yet underwhelming, homemade cheesecake ignited his entrepreneurial drive, leading him to learn baking from the ground up. Today, Eddie has built a thriving business over the last 14 years , pivoting successfully through the MCO lockdowns and now balancing his time between B2B supplies, running his personal brand "Eddie Ming," and cultivating his true passion: grooming the next generation of culinary and business talent.
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In this episode of Hello Mentor, we sit down with Adam Izzy, the content creator and musical storyteller who has spent the last ten years building a unique online presence that blends comedy with high-quality music production. Long before his videos started going viral on TikTok, Adam’s career path took him from hosting weddings for just RM100 a night, to producing music, and eventually becoming a national radio announcer.
In this episode, he shares his honest take on the illusion of job security, how being an introvert shapes his content creation, and the six long years of quiet, hard work it took before his videos finally blew up online. We also look at the realities of the Malaysian creative scene, and why finding your specific purpose is the only thing that keeps you going when the algorithms and views fade.
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Bryan Low, a content entrepreneur and creative agency founder who turned his early financial struggles into a massive online presence. Originally from the small town of Kuala Kangsar, Perak, Bryan's business journey started back in university when he urgently needed to repay a debt, leading him to discover e-commerce and dropshipping. Fast forward to 2022, a severe knee injury left him stuck in a leg cast. To pass the time, he decided to document his recovery on TikTok and share his story of how he turned a RM400 investment into RM100,000 in revenue during the MCO. That video went viral, eventually growing his following to over 1.4 million across social media. Despite his massive online following, Brian is actually an introvert who constantly pushes himself out of his comfort zone, whether that means selling RM10 bags at a local pasar malam or forcing himself onto stages to learn public speaking. In this episode, Bryan shares the real side of the creator economy, the difference between just getting views versus having actual influence and the leadership lessons he’s learned while running his own creative agency.
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He grew up on a rubber estate in Tawau, Sabah, a place often called the final frontier where the roads weren’t even paved, the dial-up internet cut out every twenty minutes, and the nearest big city felt further away than Bali. Yet, from that quiet corner of the country, Richard Ker taught himself how to build websites, accidentally started a one-man global e-commerce business fixing iPhones out of a Beijing Starbucks, and spent twenty years living and working across the UK and China. When he finally came back to Malaysia, it was with one clear mission: to help entrepreneurs tell their stories.

Today, as a content creator with nearly half a million followers and the founder of his own social media marketing agency, Richard’s career is built on a simple belief, that storytelling is the oldest technology we have, and if you master it, the opportunities will come to you. This episode is for every young Malaysian who feels like they’re too far away from the action to build something big because Richard is living proof that you can start from anywhere, even the furthest edge of Sabah, and still make it.

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What does it actually take to walk away from a comfortable life and build a business from scratch? At 33, Derek Toh did exactly that—abandoning a highly stable corporate accounting career in London to return to Malaysia and dive into the unpredictable world of recruitment. When he eventually decided to launch the job platform Hiredly, he didn't wait for massive funding or perfect software; instead, he walked into pitching rooms armed with nothing but a basic PDF mockup and a compelling vision. He proved that resourcefulness and a rock-solid personal reputation are worth far more than any legal contract or polished pitch deck. But the entrepreneurial dream isn't all cover stories and immediate wealth. In this incredibly candid conversation, Derek strips away the glamour of being a founder to reveal the true mental and financial toll of leadership. He opens up about the brutal reality of Year 3, where despite gaining major media traction, he found himself with just 7 ringgit in his bank account, unable to pay for a simple mamak dinner. He also walks us through the painful internal crisis of scaling Hirely, sharing how an layers of middle management almost destroyed the company's core culture by hiding real problems behind picture-perfect corporate messaging. Deeply introspective and fiercely honest, Derek Toh joins the podcast to share his ultimate guide to mental resilience. Tune in to learn why asking "stupid" questions is the fastest way to learn , how to look for the "blessing in disguise" when everything goes wrong , and how separating your true self from the stressful thoughts in your head can save you from burning out.
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If you ever feel pressured to stick to just one career path, Dr. Soo Wincci’s journey will completely change your perspective. Best known initially as Miss Malaysia World , she quickly refused to let the industry label her as just a "vase" or a one-hit wonder. Instead, she submerged herself into entirely different worlds, capturing hearts on MasterChef Celebrity Malaysia , becoming a recording artist and actress , and defying all odds by earning two PhDs while actively working. She proves that you don't have to limit your potential to traditional boxes to build a lasting legacy. Today, she balances her time as an Associate Professor teaching hybrid courses in music business and production while continuing to push boundaries in the creative industry. Raw, gritty, and fiercely independent, Dr. Soo Wincci joins us to share her hard-earned life lessons on surviving toxic work cultures , building a career foundation from the ground up , and why we must constantly reinvent ourselves to ride the next big wave.
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Before Malaysia had a comedy industry, there was one man, a borrowed stage, and ten minutes of material scribbled on the palm of his hand. On the 31st of August 1990, Merdeka Day, of all days, a young Harith Iskander walked into the lobby lounge of the Subang Airport Hotel and made a handful of hotel waiters and two tourists laugh, and in doing so, quietly planted the seed of an entire art form in this country.

The son of a Malay army officer and a Scottish United Nations secretary who fell in love in the middle of a civil war in the Congo, Harith was never going to be anything other than extraordinary and three decades later, the man the world knows as the Godfather of Malaysian Stand-Up Comedy has the accolades to prove it: Asia's Best Stand-Up Comedian, the first Southeast Asian comedian to release a Netflix special, and the 2016 Laugh Factory Funniest Person in the World, beating out 88 international comedians to bring that title home to Malaysia. But beyond the trophies and the punchlines is a man who has spent his entire career believing that laughter is the most honest language we have, tune in, because this conversation is funny, raw, and more meaningful than you'd expect.

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Sometimes the idea that changes everything doesn't arrive in a boardroom, it arrives in a vet clinic, staring at a broken fixed deposit and the creeping realisation that the financial system was never really designed with ordinary people in mind. Teoh Wei Xiang is the co-founder and CEO of Versa Asia, Malaysia's first online platform licensed to distribute investment products digitally and the story of how it came to be is as human as it gets. When his family dog needed emergency surgery, Xiang broke his fixed deposit and lost all the interest he had carefully accumulated, and instead of simply accepting that this was just the way things worked, he asked a different question entirely: why should Malaysians have to choose between their savings and their emergencies? Built from scratch alongside his long-time friends Nelson and Richmond, Versa has since grown into a wealthtech platform trusted by over 270,000 users, 90% of whom are under 40, helping young Malaysians save close to RM500 million in 2024 alone. In a world where personal finance can feel intimidating, inaccessible, and frankly boring, Wei Xiang built something that actually feels like it's on your side, tune in, because this is a conversation about money that has nothing to do with how much of it you already have.
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It started the way so many great Malaysian things do, over a late-night mamak conversation, two young people complaining that nobody was telling their generation's stories the way they deserved to be told. Chris Khristie and Michelle Tan are the co-founders of Influasia, the digital media powerhouse behind World of Buzz, Lobak Merah, Noodou, and In Real Life, a network of publications that collectively became the pulse of Malaysian internet culture. What makes their story remarkable isn't just the scale of what they built, but how they built it: no funding, no safety net, working seven days a week while Chris had just quit a high-paying job and Michelle was still completing her degree, both of them learning everything from scratch because there was simply no other option.

By the time Forbes named them both to the prestigious 30 Under 30 Asia list in 2019, they had already proved what most people twice their age were still figuring out, that if you understand your audience deeply enough and respect them enough to create content that actually matters to them, they will show up for you every single time. This episode is for every young Malaysian with a wild idea and a mamak receipt because this is proof that the best media empires are built one conversation at a time.

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Before the boardroom meetings with Samsung and Maybank, before the award-winning TVCs and the production house with its own creative directors, there was just a young Malaysian with a camera, a sense of humour, and an unshakeable belief that local stories deserved to be told beautifully. Jin Lim, known to a generation of Malaysians as Jinnyboy, is one of the country's pioneer YouTube creators, the kind who didn't just ride a wave, but quietly helped build it. What began in 2012 as a YouTube channel of short videos, parodies, and sketches grew into something far more expansive: a creative universe that proved Malaysian content could be both deeply relatable and genuinely world-class.

In 2020, he channelled that vision into Aspect Ratio Studios, a hybrid production house and social media agency that now shapes how some of the biggest brands in the country tell their stories. Tatler Asia named him one of Asia's Most Influential, but what makes Jin truly compelling is simpler than any accolade, he built an empire by refusing to shrink the ambition of what Malaysian creativity could look like.

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Before she became Malaysia’s most iconic supermodel, Amber Chia’s reality was defined by extreme financial hardship. Raised in a fishing village in Tawau, Sabah, she dropped out of school at 15 to juggle three grueling jobs including selling fish at a 3 a.m. morning market, just to help her family survive. Defying the odds, a 17-year-old Amber bought a one-way ticket to Kuala Lumpur with exactly RM300 to her name to chase an impossible modeling dream. The transition to the city was brutal, filled with constant rejections, odd jobs as a "car girl," and predatory agencies, but she refused to let it break her. Her relentless hustle paid off in 2004 when she made history by winning the Guess Watches Timeless Beauty International Model Search. Practically overnight, she shattered the industry's glass ceiling as the first Asian model to campaign for Guess globally, going on to grace over 200 magazine covers and walk international runways. However, Amber knew that true success is about legacy, not just the limelight. Remembering her own painful struggles as a naive teenager navigating KL with no mentor, she decided to pivot from talent to tycoon. In 2010, she founded the Amber Chia Academy, a premier modeling and beauty school designed to provide world-class, ethical training to aspiring talents. By transforming the local fashion education ecosystem, she ensured that the next generation of Malaysian models would have the guidance and protection she never had. Today, Amber Chia isn’t just a face on a billboard, she is a resilient entrepreneur whose ultimate mission is making sure no young talent ever has to walk the runway alone.
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In 2013, civil engineering graduate Tai Hau took a backpacking trip across Europe and noticed a huge difference in culture. While Europeans wore glasses as fun fashion accessories, Malaysians only wore them as a medical necessity. He also realized a major daily problem that big international brands were ignoring: standard Western frames just didn't fit Asian faces well, causing the annoying issue of glasses constantly sliding down the nose. Leaving his engineering career behind, Tai Hau co-founded Pott Glasses to fix this. He designed a special "Asian Fit", creating frames with thicker nose pads and wider temples so they rest perfectly and comfortably on Asian faces, combining great engineering with everyday style. Instead of looking for big investors right away, Tai Hau built Pott Glasses from the ground up. He started small at pop-up bazaars and grew the business into a massive success, now hitting an 8-figure revenue across nine retail stores. He also changed the boring way people usually buy glasses by introducing "4D Optical Styling", a personalized service where staff help you pick frames based on your face shape, eye power, job, and personal fashion. But the best part of his business is how it gives back. Through their "Eyes for Education" program, Pott Glasses donates a pair of glasses to a student in need for every pair they sell. Tai Hau didn't just build a highly profitable business, he built a brand with a big heart that helps the community see clearly.
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Joan Low’s journey is a testament to the power of breaking past limiting beliefs. Growing up in an average, middle-class Malaysian family as the child of a factory overseer and a government servant, Joan became a first-generation graduate. Encouraged by her parents to dream big, she left Malaysia at age 17 after securing a life-changing scholarship to a boarding school in Canada, followed by another full scholarship to a top-five liberal arts college in the US where she majored in political science. She eventually built a highly successful corporate career, which included working at J.P. Morgan and spending six years in Hong Kong. Despite her success in finance, Joan’s true calling was shaped by a deeply personal struggle back home. She had a family member who had been living with severe mental health challenges for more than 25 years. Returning to Malaysia at age 30, she began conducting grassroots community workshops and quickly realized that many high-functioning corporate professionals were secretly operating under severe stress and anxiety. Recognizing that the traditional mental healthcare system was fragmented and entirely reactive, she founded ThoughtFull, a Temasek-backed digital mental health company designed to make daily, preventative mental hygiene as accessible as text messaging. Building a health-tech platform from the ground up to partner with major insurers like AIA and Great Eastern came with massive systemic challenges. Operating as a solo female founder, Joan faced a fundraising landscape that is still remarkably biased against women starting families. After hearing firsthand stories of fellow founders getting ghosted by investors upon revealing they were pregnant, Joan made the difficult decision to keep her own pregnancy a complete secret during her last capital raise. Proving her sheer grit, she successfully navigated this scale-up phase and ultimately signed the final investment contract while two centimeters dilated on a gym ball, closing her funding round and delivering her baby in the exact same week.
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The Engineer Who Quit His "Iron Rice Bowl" Before he became famous on TikTok, Chris MJ (Christopher Mathews Jacob) had the life every Asian parent dreams of. He had a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and a steady job at Sony. But deep down, sitting in the office wasn't making him happy. He wanted to tell stories and make people laugh. So, he did something shocking: he quit his stable job to chase a dream with no guarantee of success.
Starting with Just a Spoon (Sudu) When he started, Chris didn't have a big budget for expensive microphones or cameras. So, he just used what he had—a metal spoon from his kitchen! That is how "Sudu on the Street" was born. It turns out, the spoon was magic. It made people feel comfortable and ready to joke around. Combined with his funny "Cicak" sound and his "Chindian" style, he quickly became a favorite on social media because he was real and relatable.
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In 2016, Jake Yap and his brother Chris launched Lifely (originally E-Living) with a singular mission: to democratize interior design for the "renter generation." Identifying a massive gap between cheap, disposable furniture and unaffordable designer pieces, Yap built what he calls the "Zara of Furniture"—a fast-moving supply chain that delivers on-trend aesthetics at accessible price points. Starting on marketplaces like Catch.com.au and eBay to validate demand without heavy overhead, the brothers rapidly scaled the business from a garage operation to an eight-figure revenue empire, growing their team from two to 50 employees and capitalizing on a 300% growth surge during the pandemic. By 2023, Yap spearheaded the strategic pivot from a transactional reseller to a distinct lifestyle brand, rebranding the company as Lifely to better serve their core millennial persona, "Ashley." This transition wasn't just cosmetic; it was built on Yap’s unique operational philosophy of "Firm Empathy." By cutting out middlemen and maintaining direct, emotionally intelligent yet uncompromising relationships with manufacturers, he ensured high-quality control that allowed the brand to survive early supplier boycotts. Today, Lifely stands as a major player in the Australian home sector, integrating social impact by pledging 1% of profits to Habitat for Humanity.
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Long before she became the face of a modern Batik revolution, Dayang Syafiqah was a musician at heart. She didn’t study fashion, she studied music and she brought that same soulfulness to the world of textiles. When she looked at the Batik industry, she didn't see heritage, she saw boundaries. To her, Batik felt trapped, stuck in the realm of stiff formal wear and government uniforms that didn't resonate with her generation’s desire for freedom. She realized that for this art form to survive, it couldn't just sit in a museum or a bridal suite, it needed to flow, move and feel alive, just like music.

That feeling became the heartbeat of Oh Dayang. Trading instruments for a canting (wax pen), Dayang set out to make tradition feel cool again. She threw out the old rulebook of rigid cuts and embraced the imperfect beauty of hand-drawn art, creating oversized, earthy pieces that you’d actually want to live in. Today, she hasn’t just designed clothes, she’s changed the conversation. By treating Batik as wearable art rather than a uniform, she proved to young Malaysians that honoring your roots doesn't mean looking old-fashioned, it can be the most stylish thing you own.

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Before Minimalist Lab became a staple in Malaysia’s jewelry scene, Nicole Chia was already navigating the retail world with her first venture, Vintage 1988. While that brand celebrated the charm of the past, Nicole noticed a quiet but powerful shift in what modern women actually wanted. They weren’t just looking for accessories; they were seeking clarity, quality, and pieces that could survive the daily grind without losing their shine. Recognizing a gap between cheap "fast fashion" jewelry and inaccessible luxury, Nicole took a leap of faith. She pivoted from the busy aesthetics of vintage to the clean, disciplined philosophy of "less is more," launching Minimalist Lab (MNML) in a small lot at Pavilion’s Tokyo Street.

For Nicole, Minimalist Lab was never just about selling necklaces or rings; it was an "emotional calling." She realized early on that jewelry is rarely bought without a reason, it is almost always a "signifier of an important moment," whether it’s a self-love treat, a birthday, or a relationship milestone. This insight drove her to obsess over the unboxing experience and the quality of materials, focusing on Sterling Silver and Gold Vermeil that could last a lifetime. She wasn't just building a shop, she was building a sanctuary for memories, fighting the industry norm that "affordable" had to mean "disposable."

Today, Nicole’s journey from a small pop-up to commanding presence in premium malls like The Exchange TRX is a masterclass in quiet resilience. Balancing the demands of motherhood with the pressures of retail expansion, she has proved that soft power can build hard results. Her leadership style mirrors her jewelry, understated but enduring. By stripping away the noise and focusing on "little things with big meaning," Nicole Chia has turned Minimalist Lab into more than a brand, it is a reminder to Malaysian women that in a loud world, the most powerful statements are often the quietest ones.

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Abang Brian’s journey into the culinary world began with a deeply personal and emotional catalyst. Originally trained in accounting and finance, his life took a drastic turn in 2012 when his father was diagnosed with cancer. Faced with his father’s specific and strict dietary needs, Brian stepped into the kitchen for the first time, not as a chef, but as a caregiver. This period of selfless service became a profound discovery; through cooking meals that were both nutritious and comforting for his father, Brian found a hidden passion and a sense of peace that he had never experienced in the corporate world. This transformative experience propelled him from the boardroom to the set of MasterChef Malaysia, where he became a national favorite. His background in health-focused cooking for his father stayed with him, shaping his professional philosophy of "healthy-fied" comfort food and his commitment to education. Today, he is widely known as "Abang Brian," a relatable mentor who teaches that cooking is more than just a skill, it is a powerful way to show love, preserve health, and care for those who matter most.

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Sarah Chen-Spellings is a Malaysian-born investor based in America, working at the intersection of women, wealth, and innovation. She works with family offices and institutional investors globally on capital allocation, portfolio construction, and long-term value creation.

She is the co-founder of Beyond The Billion, which mobilized over $1 billion into women-founded companies through a global consortium of venture funds. Partner funds within this ecosystem have backed 16 unicorns, including Canva and Airwallex, giving Sarah a rare vantage point into how early-stage capital compounds into category-defining global platforms.

Earlier in her career, Sarah was a corporate venture capitalist at a $13B Asian conglomerate, where she helped build a venture arm from the ground up and supported multi-million-dollar investments, gaining deep experience in underwriting, governance, and institutional decision-making.

She is also the creator and host of Billion Dollar Moves, part of the HubSpot Podcast Network, where she sits down with billionaires, unicorn founders, and global investors to unpack how capital, power, and influence actually move behind the scenes.

She is also a co-founder of Lean In Malaysia, one of Malaysia’s leading nonprofit platforms advancing women in leadership, convening senior executives, founders, and decision-makers across sectors.

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Kim May Chee’s journey with COCOdry began long before the brand existed, in her father’s small hair salon in Penang. As a child, she swept floors, helped customers, and quietly observed the beauty industry from the inside out. She saw how meaningful a simple service could be, but also how intimidating, inconsistent, and underserved the experience felt for many Malaysians. Years later, after hearing a podcast about Drybar in the U.S., everything clicked. Kim realised she could bring a localized, inclusive version of that experience to Malaysia, one designed for Asian hair textures, local culture, and the everyday woman who just wants to feel confident again.

But building COCOdry wasn’t glamorous. Her first location fell through on signing day, industry veterans told her “a salon with no cuts and color will fail,” and even her dad doubted whether a blow dry bar could survive. Kim moved to KL alone, educated the market one customer at a time, and kept going even when COVID nearly wiped the business out. She delivered products herself, hosted scalp-education livestreams, and built trust the hard way. When lockdowns lifted, COCOdry bounced back stronger, fully booked for months, proving there was space for a modern, joyful, accessible beauty experience.

Today, COCOdry has expanded into KL’s busiest neighbourhoods, serving women for everything from job interviews to birthdays to quiet personal resets. Kim designed the brand to feel safe, warm, and empowering, transparent pricing, laptop-friendly spaces, private rooms for Muslim women, and a team culture built on kindness. And in a full-circle moment, she even revived her father’s salon in Penang under the COCOdry name. From salon kid to beauty entrepreneur, Kim’s story is a reminder that innovation doesn’t always mean inventing something new, sometimes it means reimagining something familiar with more heart, more intention, and more courage.

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Before she became known across LinkedIn as “Aunty HR,” Sim Ling Ku never planned a career in Human Resources. She didn’t study HR, she learned people. Growing up as the middle child in a humble family, she naturally stepped into the mediator role, the listener, the one everyone turned to. When she entered the working world in admin and support roles, the same thing happened: colleagues came to her with problems they didn’t dare voice elsewhere. Long before she held the title, she was already doing HR without knowing it. When she finally stepped into HR officially, she brought something most don’t learn from textbooks, a people-first instinct. HR wasn’t policies or paperwork to her; it was the emotional labour of caring for humans at their most vulnerable. She handled everything from workplace conflict to employees battling depression, often being the only safe person they could turn to. That empathy, mixed with her courage to say the unpopular but right thing, shaped her into the leader people trusted. That’s how “Aunty HR” was born, not from age, but from warmth, protection, and the belief that HR should be human. Today, Aunty HR is one of Malaysia’s most relatable and authentic HR voices. She speaks openly about burnout, toxic leadership, and the unseen weight HR professionals carry, topics many shy away from. Her story reminds us that you don’t need the “perfect” background to lead; you just need heart, resilience, and the willingness to stand up for people even when it’s hard. And in this Hello Mentor episode, she opens up about that journey, the truth behind the title, the battles no one sees, and why HR, to her, isn’t just a job but a calling.
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Before becoming the founder of Sabai Health, Rohit Nambiar spent more than 21 years in the insurance industry, rising through the ranks across six countries and eventually becoming one of the youngest CEOs in Malaysia. He built his reputation at AXA, where he led regional strategy, M&A, digital transformation, and later helmed AXA Affin Life Insurance before taking on leadership roles with Tune Protect. Despite a decorated corporate career, something in him began to shift: after decades of certainty, structure, and scale, he wanted to build something new.

Rohit’s pivot to entrepreneurship wasn’t planned. After leaving the corporate world, he took a career break, travelling with his kids, spending time with his mother in the U.S., and rediscovering life without back-to-back meetings. But very quickly, opportunities came knocking. Startups began approaching him for advisory work, especially in the fast-growing world of AI-driven health solutions. His deep experience in insurance, healthcare systems, and consumer protection made him the rare leader who understood both innovation and regulation. That eventually sparked the birth of Sabai Health, an AI-powered wellness companion built directly into platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram.

What makes Sabai Health unique is its philosophy. Rohit isn’t building a doctor-replacement tool. Instead, the platform functions as a horizontal health AI, something that guides users in preventive health, mindset, fitness, nutrition, sexual health, and lifestyle habits, while knowing when to redirect them to real clinicians. His belief is simple: AI is as big as the discovery of fire and the wheel, and the future of health will be shaped by tools that meet people where they already are , in simple messaging apps they use every day.

Beyond the product, Rohit’s journey is shaped by lessons only decades in corporate trenches can teach. His leadership philosophy from building “argumentative but healthy” teams to practicing empowerment within boundaries was forged through global roles, mistakes he openly discusses, and the pressure of managing multinational portfolios. He believes innovation requires vulnerability, risk, and the courage to be fired, a mindset that most large organisations struggle to adopt. His transition from corporate to startup life stripped away titles, drivers, and assistants, but replaced it with something better: speed, zero ego, and the joy of building from scratch.

Today, Rohit is standing at the intersection of insurance, AI, and preventive health at a time when Malaysia’s healthcare system faces rising costs, outdated structures, and growing mental-health challenges. His mission with Sabai Health is clear, make reliable health guidance accessible, stigma-free, and culturally relevant, and build technology that evolves with people instead of intimidating them. His story is ultimately about reinvention: how a seasoned CEO stepped out of the safest path to rebuild himself as a founder in one of the fastest-moving spaces in the world

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Before she became the founder of The Flow Studio, Malaysia’s leading yoga and Pilates brand, Tiffany Yow was crunching numbers in Melbourne’s banking world.

After seven years in finance, she decided to take a leap few would, leaving a stable career in Australia to move home and open a Pilates studio. “It wasn’t burnout,” she says. “I just wanted to do something meaningful.” What began as a personal search for movement and mental clarity soon grew into a full-blown business vision. Tiffany wasn’t always a fitness enthusiast.

In fact, she used to hate exercise until she discovered reformer Pilates. “It was the first workout that made me feel better, not worse,” she recalls. When she returned to Malaysia, she noticed that reformer Pilates was nearly non-existent, often seen as rehab for injuries rather than a powerful form of strength training. Determined to change that perception, she took an instructor course, quit her job, and signed her first lease, all within months. Starting The Flow Studio in 2018 wasn’t easy.

Tiffany had no investors, relying solely on her savings. But she held on to one principle: if Pilates could make someone like her fall in love with movement, it could do the same for others. Her first studio in Bangsar quickly took off, and despite the pandemic, she found creative ways to stay afloat including renting reformer machines to clients’ homes and livestreaming daily classes. The demand didn’t stop; even lockdowns couldn’t slow her growing community.

Today, The Flow Studio has expanded to eight locations across Malaysia and four in Singapore, offering group classes, teacher training programs, and corporate wellness courses. Tiffany still plays a hands-on role, ensuring every studio maintains the same quality, warmth, and signature “sweat, burn, and shake” experience. Behind the elegant branding lies her belief that movement should be accessible, safe, and joyful, not intimidating. For Tiffany, The Flow Studio isn’t just about fitness; it’s about redefining what success looks like. “Resigning was the easy part,” she says. “The real work came after.” From banker to entrepreneur, mother, and mentor, Tiffany’s story proves that purpose-led work can grow from the most unexpected pivots, one reformer at a time.
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Joshua and Joel Lim didn’t plan to become startup founders straight out of university but the pandemic had other ideas. What began as a simple university project to reduce plastic waste soon evolved into a full-fledged tech startup. The twins’ first idea, BeeBag, encouraged people to bring reusable bags by rewarding them with points. It was a clever concept that landed early partnerships with Sunway and local agencies but scaling a sustainability app in Malaysia proved difficult. The duo soon learned their first big founder lesson: a good idea isn’t always a viable business.

Determined not to give up, they pivoted. “We realised people loved the rewards, not just the sustainability,” Joshua recalls. That insight became the seed for Buzz, a fintech and adtech platform helping banks and e-wallets run in-app engagement programs, personalised rewards, and ad campaigns. Today, Buzz powers cashback experiences in apps like Touch ’n Go eWallet, turning financial platforms into advertising and engagement ecosystems.

But the journey wasn’t glamorous. Early on, the brothers faced rejections from investors, a failed first pitch with Touch ’n Go, and even layoffs when funds ran low. “There was a point we thought we might have to shut down,” Joel admits. Yet they persisted, reworking their demo, asking for a second chance, and eventually landing their biggest client partnership. “That moment changed everything,” Joshua says. “It reminded us that resilience matters more than speed.”

The twins’ dynamic also shapes Buzz’s DNA. Joshua, the front-facing connector, drives relationships and sales, while Joel manages operations and finance behind the scenes. Their differences occasionally clash but ultimately balance the company. “We argue a lot,” Joel laughs, “but that honesty helps us move faster.” Raised by a father who taught them to “always think about others,” they credit their upbringing for grounding their entrepreneurial values, humility, persistence, and empathy.

Now in their mid-20s, Joshua and Joel see Buzz as more than a business. They’ve built something that connects people, data, and opportunity, proof that Malaysian founders can compete on global terms. “We started as students with no experience, just curiosity,” Joshua says. “If there’s one thing we’ve learned, it’s that you don’t need to be the smartest, you just need to care enough to keep going.”

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Tho Leng-Lei took the “safe” road, LSE accounting, a Big Four desk, then private equity. It looked like success: stability, prestige, predictability. But behind spreadsheets and 2 a.m. audits, she felt herself slipping. The camaraderie was real, the exhaustion even more so, and the unspoken rule was simple: if you were still in the office at dawn, you were doing something right. When the pressure followed her into PE, dread became a daily alarm. Burnout and anxiety finally pushed her to pause for therapy, where she unpacked a lifetime of worth tied to achievement and learned that rest isn’t indulgence, it’s necessary.

From that turning point came Aloe Mind, her answer to making help easy. With RM5,000 and a simple website built in an afternoon, she set out to remove barriers: clear prices, easy booking, licensed therapists, Bahasa/English options, and the freedom to choose who you speak to. She then built the workplace she wished she had, flexible, humane, outcomes-focused because well-being should power performance, not the other way around. Today, Aloe Mind connects thousands of Malaysians to care with a few clicks, and Leng-Lei’s lesson lands softly but firmly: success isn’t climbing faster; it’s knowing when to stop, heal and build better.

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Walking away from a stable, six-figure banking job wasn’t easy. After ten years in the industry, Veronica Chew didn’t leave because she had a perfect plan, she left because she chose happiness and purpose over a high paycheck. At 33, between lockdowns and long days of remote work, she began to question what really mattered. “I remember jogging at the park when it hit me,” she shared. “Happiness is more important.”

That thought changed everything. Being a banker, Veronica calculated her cash flow, it would last six months. And so, she took the leap. No grand business plan, just a side hustle she started back in 2016: Dainty Co, her online personalised leather gift brand. It was, as she puts it, “the scariest decision of my life,” but one that became the foundation of something far bigger than she imagined.

Dainty Co began as a small passion project serving individual customers online. But after a potential investor visit led her to rent a 400-square-foot studio and hire her first staff, an unexpected door opened, corporate gifting. During the pandemic, when human connection felt distant, companies began searching for meaningful ways to show appreciation. Veronica jumped in without hesitation, helping brands express gratitude through thoughtfully designed, personalised gifts.

From that point, Dainty Co’s story took flight. What began as solo fulfilment from home grew into a 1,800-square-foot shop office with a full team serving clients across Malaysia and Singapore. Today, Dainty Co is known for transforming simple gifts into messages of appreciation, joy, and connection, blending design, storytelling, and emotion in every box.

For Veronica, success isn’t just measured in revenue or recognition. It’s in the freedom to create, to lead with kindness, and to build something meaningful from the ground up. “This journey hasn’t been easy,” she reflects, “but it made me stronger, more grounded, and most importantly, happier.”

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Azran Osman-Rani is best known for taking AirAsia X from a bold idea to a household name. But after years at cruising altitude, he noticed a different turbulence across workplaces, stress, burnout, and lifestyle risks quietly chipping away at performance. That insight pulled him into a new cockpit: Naluri, the digital health company he co-founded to make mental well-being practical, measurable, and accessible for Malaysians and regional employers.

At AirAsia X, Azran learned to balance cost, scale, and customer experience with rigorous data. He brought the same operator’s discipline to health: if we can track on-time departures, why not track habits that improve sleep, stress, and nutrition? His mantra, “If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it” became Naluri’s north star, turning vague wellness efforts into programs with clear goals and visible outcomes.

Naluri blends behavioural science with a licensed care team, psychologists, coaches, dietitians delivered through an app that fits real life (Bahasa or English, after-hours, on the go). Individuals set goals, get nudges, and see progress; organisations see aggregated dashboards that link participation to risk-score improvements and productivity markers. In short: support that people actually use, and evidence leaders can stand behind.

Azran’s founder playbook is human, local, and repeatable: start small, build daily habits, measure what matters, remove stigma by design, and lead by example. For students, grads, and teams, his message is simple, proof beats promises. Want more? Tune in to our Hello Mentor Podcast episode with Azran Osman-Rani for the full story on how he turned aviation lessons into a blueprint for healthier, higher-performing workplaces.

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Jin Tan didn’t set out to “fix” education in one swing. He kept seeing the same problem, smart Malaysians finishing courses with certificates but nothing convincing to show a hiring manager. That gap pushed him to found ReSkills not as another content library, but as a founder’s answer: learn the way work actually happens, small steps, clear proof, tight feedback.

Jin’s edge is operator discipline. He talks to employers first, then designs backward. Years of observing real hiring taught him a few hard truths: recruiters have minutes, not hours, portfolios beat promises, clarity beats hype. As a founder, he turned those into rules, ship fast, listen harder, measure what matters.

Day to day, Jin is hands-on. He sits in learner check-ins, rewrites project briefs, and stress-tests interview tasks until they feel like real work. If something doesn’t help a candidate tell a sharper story in an interview, he cuts it. If a short Loom demo lands better than a long report, he flips the template for everyone. Progress must be visible.

Jin also builds for Malaysia’s realities. He pushes for BM and English options, evening/weekend cohorts, and projects that mirror local roles from ops dashboards to social content you could actually publish. He calls it “proof over promises,” but really it’s respect for how people live and learn here.

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Walk into Fifty Tales in Sea Park, PJ, and you’ll taste a very Malaysian story told through noodles. The restaurant was founded and is helmed by three friends, Aaron Phua, Bimmy Soh, and Aaron Khor who each bring a distinct craft to the same bowl. Phua, a former National Barista Champion turned chef-restaurateur, leads the front-of-house energy and drinks program while bouncing in and out of the kitchen. Soh, a self-described dim sum zai, anchors fundamentals and operations. Khor, the chef-owner at the stoves, drives the kitchen’s pace and precision. Together, they’re the reason this “modern Malaysian noodle bar” has the heart of a kopitiam and the technique of a contemporary kitchen.

Fifty Tales started as a small noodle bar in 2019 and grew into a full Malaysian Chinese restaurant in Sea Park. Noodles are still the star, but the menu now includes produce-led small plates, seasonal specials and comfort dishes inspired by local favourites. Flavours draw from Cantonese, Teochew, Hokkien, and Peranakan cooking, so each bowl feels nostalgic yet fresh, with cleaner, more focused execution. As Time Out KL says, it’s a modern noodle bar that honours its Chinese roots while speaking to today’s diners.

Fifty Tales’ rise has been fuelled not only by loyal neighbourhood regulars but also by smart collaborations, guest shifts and pop-ups with regional names from Bali to Singapore keeping the kitchen curious and the menu moving. That experimentation helps the team sharpen ideas before they land on your table. The founders’ lane discipline is part of the restaurant’s rhythm. Phua steers concept, noodles and drinks, Soh keeps the backbone steady across service and systems, Khor leads the line and culinary execution. It’s an arrangement that reads in the dining room as calm, confident service and in the bowl as focus.

In a city where comfort food is fiercely loved, Fifty Tales stands out for how it respects the past while cooking for the present. Three founders, many dialects, one through-line: thoughtful Malaysian food that eats like memory and finishes like craft.

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Dododots started with a simple idea from Malaysian co-founders Ethan Wong and Esther Erin: if pimple patches help heal, they should also help you feel fine being seen. Instead of hiding blemishes, their fully coloured patches invite people to wear them proudly, cute, expressive, and effective.

The brand is playful with a purpose: acne care, minus the shame. What began as they are fixing their own “bad skin day” moments quickly clicked with Gen Z. Pop-ups, vending machines, and behind-the-scenes clips turned customers into a community and the founders keep that bond strong with random visits to retail stores, in-person chats, and high-touch social media engagement.

By showing the real work and the real skin, Ethan and Esther built trust one honest post at a time. On product, Dododots keeps levelling up. Standout launch: Dodoskin, a concealer pimple patch in multiple skin-tone shades that treats while blending in for class, meetings, or shoots. Practical, selfie-friendly, and true to the brand promise, effective skincare that fits real life. Momentum followed. Retail rollouts, collabs, and social virality pushed Dododots beyond a single SKU into a recognisable label on Malaysian shelves and feeds.

Today, the brand ships to and is stocked across 10+ countries, carrying the same message wherever it lands: be kind to your skin, and confident in your day. Ethan and Esther are still building in public, expanding shades and styles, testing new formats, and showing up where fans already hang out. Their customer playbook is simple: show up, listen, respond, iterate. The North Star remains the same: make acne care effective, expressive, and inclusive, so people can live, laugh

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Malisse Tan is a Malaysian entrepreneur and mum whose life took a sharp turn in 2017. Just weeks after welcoming her first child, she was diagnosed with Stage 2 Hodgkin’s lymphoma. She went through months of chemotherapy, shared her journey openly and came out of it determined to live and build with intention.

Today, Malisse is a mother of three and an advocate for living consciously. That identity sits alongside her work as a founder and career leader, her social profiles reflect the same three pillars she talks about often: family, health and meaningful work.

Her cancer experience sparked the idea for BOBBLE, a Malaysian period-care brand focused on safer, eco-friendlier products. From organic cotton pads and tampons to biodegradable packaging, the brand is built around simple, transparent choices that feel better for the body and the planet.

Beyond building products, Malisse uses media and community platforms to make conversations about periods and women’s health normal, practical and stigma-free. She speaks about materials, safety and period poverty in interviews and features.

Alongside entrepreneurship, she serves as Director of Student Journey & the Career Development Office (CDO) at the Asia School of Business. There, she works with MBA students and employers on the skills, proof of work, and industry exposure that lead to real job outcomes, bringing the same values of clarity and care into career development.

At the heart of it, Malisse’s personal life and professional path point in the same direction: build helpful things, lift people up and keep the conversation honest whether that’s at home with her kids, in a classroom, or through a box of period care.

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Jessica Chaw is the content-creator-turned-café entrepreneur behind Lilian’s Cake House, a mother–daughter brand cherished for its airy chiffon cakes, nostalgic interiors and soft-serve hospitality in Mont Kiara. Jessica runs the show day to day, her mum, Lilian, is the quiet maestro behind the bakes. What began as a home project during the 2020 MCO blossomed into a full-fledged café in March 2023, proof that a sweet idea, done simply and well, can travel far.

The playbook is disarmingly simple: use good ingredients, then make it beautiful. That’s why every slice is built on organic flour, omega-rich eggs, and absolutely no artificial flavouring or preservatives. The result? Cakes that taste clean, finish light, and never overwhelm. Signature favourites, Tsubaki Houjicha Chiffon, Earl Grey, Genmaicha, and Belgian Dark Chocolate, showcase a “light yet satisfying” style that invites a second forkful (and a third).

Step inside and it’s a love letter to retro charm, arched alcoves, gingham tables, checkerboard floors, Wes-Anderson-ish without trying too hard. It’s the kind of room where afternoon tea stretches into unhurried conversation, and where your camera roll quietly fills up before the first bite. Jessica’s creator roots power the brand beyond the pastry case. She documents the real grind of a small business, brings customers into launches and little parties, and keeps a friendly, consistent cadence across Instagram, TikTok, and Threads. That openness has turned first-time visitors into regularsand regulars into a community that shows up for more than cake.

Today, Lilian’s Cake House @ Society, Mont Kiara stands as a reminder that good ideas can start at home and scale with heart. It’s a café where comfort meets craft, where heritage sits beside whimsy, and where every plate is plated with intention.

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Edwin Wang is the co-founder and CEO of Signature Market, a Malaysian direct-to-consumer brand that began life in 2014 as “Signature Snack” with a simple mission: make healthy, natural products accessible and affordable. Co-founded with John Cheng, the company started online and grew by launching new products quickly, listening closely to customers, and pricing for everyday Malaysians.

Before Signature Market, Edwin spent two decades in tech and e-commerce (including an exit of everyday.com.my to LivingSocial) experience that shaped the company’s digital-first playbook: own the customer relationship, iterate fast, and ship value weekly.

What began with wholesome snacks has since expanded into a portfolio that touches daily life: Plant Origins (aromatherapy and personal care), pet and kids’ ranges, and fresh, better-for-you offerings like SlimJoy smoothies and soy Greek yogurt. The company’s ambition has long been to be the “Trader Joe’s of Southeast Asia”, a homegrown label known for constant, thoughtful innovation.

In October 2024, Signature Market (Signature Snack Sdn Bhd) became a Certified B Corporation, underscoring its push toward mindful, sustainable practices. As of that certification, the brand reported 1,000+ SKUs, 7 in-house brands, and a growing offline presence across 400+ retail points and 6 official stores in Malaysia, a notable evolution from its online-only beginnings.

Edwin’s philosophy extends beyond nutrition to “conscious living”, elevating physical, mental, and even spiritual well-being through everyday choices. That mindset guided the team through pandemic turbulence and continues to steer product and brand building today.

At its core, Signature Market is Edwin Wang’s experiment in scaling wellness without losing heart: listening to customers, iterating in public, and building a modern Malaysian FMCG brand that feels personal from pantry to self-care.

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Esther Tai is the co-founder of Machino, a fast-rising Malaysian footwear label built on one clear promise: style that never sacrifices comfort. Launched in 2020 with her sister, Amy, Machino took root during the pandemic and has since grown from a home operation into a beloved, community-driven brand. The name itself nods to Malaysia’s diversity, MAlay, CHinese, INdian, and Others, signalling the duo’s intent to celebrate local culture with every pair.

Raised around a mumpreneur and guided by an uncle who runs a decades-old shoe factory, Esther turned a lifelong love of heels into a business with purpose. When jobs were scarce, she leaned on her marketing training and family know-how to learn shoemaking from the ground up, backed by a RM100,000 loan from her parents to get the brand off the ground.

Machino’s point of view is simple: beauty shouldn’t be pain. Each pair is handcrafted by local shoemakers and built for all-day wear with thick, firm sponge insoles, part of a slow-fashion approach that favors quality, made-to-order runs over mass production. Their signature Hana collection, recognisable by its six-petal flower, became a breakout hit by pairing playful design with walk-all-day comfort.

Culture sits at the heart of the brand. Machino regularly weaves Malaysian elements, batik, songket, Chinese brocade into modern silhouettes, and even shoots campaigns at local landmarks. It’s a love letter to home that also feels fresh on city streets.

Growth has followed momentum. After early sell-outs around Raya and a move from their Puchong home base to a Petaling Jaya showroom, Machino opened a bigger flagship in SS18, Subang Jaya in 2025, designed for easier access and a more elevated in-store experience. Up next: a Kuala Lumpur mall presence and cross-border pop-ups, alongside new lines like Mini Machino and Machino Wellness.

Through it all, Esther’s leadership feels grounded and hands-on, reviving local shoemaking while building a brand women can truly live in. Machino’s rise isn’t just a retail story; it’s a blueprint for how Malaysian heritage, thoughtful design, and real comfort can scale together.

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Ellice Ng (also known as Ellice Hendricks-Ng) is the co-founder and CEO of Orangeleaf Consulting, a Malaysia-born low-code consultancy helping enterprises modernize fast without heavy coding. Founded in 2018, Orangeleaf now serves clients across Malaysia and is expanding into Singapore, Japan and the Netherlands.

A former PR practitioner, Ellice pivoted into tech to close the gap between business teams and software delivery. Orangeleaf specializes in Mendix low-code, pairing enterprise rigor with visual development so non-technical teams can ship working apps in weeks, not months. The firm is an official Mendix partner and academy trainer. In 2024 she launched DoReMi, a digital platform that connects orphaned and vulnerable youth with mentors, counselors, sponsors, adoptive families and job opportunities using the same product mindset she applies with corporate clients. The mission is personal, Ellice grew up as an orphan and is determined to build tools that give the next generation stability and choice.

Under her leadership, Orangeleaf has formed cross-border partnerships to accelerate digital transformation (including in Japan), underscoring the team’s playbook: modernize legacy systems, train client teams and hand over solutions they can run themselves.

Ellice’s work has drawn regional recognition, including Tatler Asia’s Front & Female (Malaysia) honors in 2025, spotlighting her dual focus on enterprise innovation and technology for good. Grounded and mission-driven, she’s building a company where speed, structure and empathy coexist, shipping real outcomes for clients while opening real doors for young people who need them most.

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Kim Lim is the co-founder and CEO of PichaEats, a social enterprise in Malaysia dedicated to empowering refugees through food entrepreneurship. Established in 2016, PichaEats collaborates with refugee chefs to provide authentic meals from their homelands, offering catering services for corporate events, weddings, and individual meal plans.

The inception of PichaEats was inspired by Kim's volunteer work at a refugee learning center during her university years. Witnessing firsthand the financial challenges faced by refugee families, which led to children dropping out of school, Kim and her co-founders sought a sustainable solution. They envisioned a platform where refugees could utilize their culinary skills to earn a living, thereby supporting their families and keeping their children in school .

Under Kim's leadership, PichaEats has trained over 45 chefs from countries such as Syria, Myanmar, Afghanistan, Palestine, Iraq, and Pakistan. The enterprise has served more than 350,000 meals and generated RM13 million in revenue, with half of this amount directly benefiting the chefs and their families .

Kim's commitment to social entrepreneurship has earned her recognition, including being listed in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia and receiving THE EDGE Inspiring Young Leaders Award. Her efforts continue to inspire change and demonstrate the power of food as a means to rebuild lives and foster community integration.

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Julie Yim and Marcus Khoo, the dynamic duo behind Lilin+Co, have transformed a simple passion into Malaysia's leading artisanal candle brand. Their journey began in 2015 when Julie attended a wedding in Melbourne and received a soy candle as a favor. Inspired by its eco-friendly nature and superior scent, she envisioned introducing similar products to the Malaysian market .

In 2016, after extensive research and development, Julie and Marcus launched Lilin+Co. They identified a gap in the market for affordable yet high-quality soy candles and set out to fill it. Initially balancing their day jobs, Julie in publishing and Marcus in a corporate role, they started by participating in weekend markets and establishing an online presence. Their commitment to quality and sustainability quickly garnered attention .

A pivotal moment came in 2019 when Marcus took a three-month sabbatical to test the waters of full-time entrepreneurship. To their surprise, the pandemic boosted sales, leading them to open their first showroom, Ol-Factory 1.0, in Petaling Jaya .

At Lilin+Co, sustainability is paramount. Their soy candles are eco-friendly and non-toxic, and their diffusers use a plant-based solvent that evaporates slower compared to alcohol-based diffusers, making them safe to use at home even around pets. The wicks are responsibly sourced from FSC-certified mills, and all online orders are packed using 100% paper materials .

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Bay Doucet is a Malaysian model, content creator, and the co-founder of LOOOP, a curated second-hand store in Kuala Lumpur that champions sustainable fashion through a consignment-based model.

Before venturing into the world of fashion entrepreneurship, Doucet was trained in graphic design. Her career took a creative turn when she joined Riuh, a curated platform for pop-up stores and creative workshops. It was here that she met Adani Bakhtiar and Emma Megan Khoo, with whom she would later co-found LOOOP. Established in May 2022, LOOOP was born out of a shared passion for sustainability and a desire to provide a platform for pre-loved clothing.

The store operates on a consignment basis, allowing individuals to give their garments a second life while earning a portion of the sale. Doucet's role at LOOOP extends beyond co-founder; she is deeply involved in the store's visual storytelling, branding, and day-to-day operations. Her background in graphic design and content creation is evident in the store's aesthetic and the curated experiences offered to customers.

Under her leadership, LOOOP has become more than just a retail space; it has evolved into a community hub that hosts small-scale events, collaborates with local businesses, and engages in philanthropic endeavors. Notably, the team organized a shopping event for women in the refugee community, providing them with a dignified shopping experience.

Doucet's journey reflects a harmonious blend of creativity, sustainability, and community engagement. Through LOOOP, she continues to inspire others to embrace circular fashion and make conscious choices in their wardrobes.

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Au Kai Zen is the Managing Director of Kenny Hills Hospitality Group, the brand behind some of Malaysia’s most beloved cafés and eateries including Kenny Hills Bakers,Kenny Hills Coffee.

Coming from a medical background, Kai Zen made an unexpected leap into entrepreneurship, driven by a desire to build something meaningful and enduring. As a second-generation entrepreneur, he stepped into the family business with deep respect for its legacy and a fresh vision for its future. Despite not having formal experience in hospitality, he brought with him a sharp eye for structure, discipline and quality. Under his leadership, Kenny Hills has expanded from a humble neighbourhood bakery into a multi-location brand celebrated for its artisanal standards, attention to detail and community-first approach.

What sets Kai Zen apart is his ability to scale a hospitality business while preserving its soul, ensuring each outlet maintains the warmth and consistency that the brand is known for. His leadership style is grounded, intentional and driven by a clear commitment to doing things the right way, even when it’s the harder path.

Today, Kenny Hills is more than just a café, it’s a name synonymous with quality and authenticity. And at the heart of it is Kai Zen, whose steady leadership and thoughtful execution continue to shape the way Malaysians experience food, community and hospitality.
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Peter Yong is the co-founder and face behind Mr Money TV, one of Malaysia’s most influential personal finance platforms. Before becoming “Mr Money,” Peter began his career in finance and corporate training. With a background in financial planning and a deep interest in personal development, he noticed a major gap, financial content that was both educational and genuinely relatable.

That insight led him to start Mr Money TV, a platform dedicated to helping Malaysians make better money decisions through easy-to-understand videos, honest takes and real-world financial advice. Today, Mr Money TV has grown into a trusted name in personal finance, especially among millennials and Gen Z audiences. Peter’s approachable style, transparency and willingness to talk about money without fluff or jargon has earned him a loyal following.

From budgeting tips and investment basics to bold opinions on trending financial topics, he’s helped thousands rethink their relationship with money. In this episode of the Hello Mentor podcast, we dive into his journey of leaving the corporate world, building a brand rooted in financial education and what it really takes to make money talk both engaging and trustworthy.

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Timothy Tiah and Audrey Ooi are both co-founders of Colony Co-working Space and on this podcast, we discussed on their entrepreneurial journey, leadership styles and running the business as a couple.

Timothy Tiah is a well-known entrepreneur and co-founder of Nuffnang, one of Malaysia's first and largest digital advertising platforms, which he co-founded in 2007. With his background in tech and digital marketing, Tim transitioned into the co-working space industry, co-founding Colony Co-Working Space in 2017.

His experience in building a successful startup and leading teams was instrumental in shaping the vision and growth of Colony, which has since become one of Malaysia’s most recognized co-working brands.

Audrey Ooi, Tim’s wife and business partner, played a pivotal role in Colony’s success. Though she didn’t have a formal design background, Audrey took on the responsibility of creating Colony's unique, aesthetically pleasing workspaces, which became a hallmark of the brand. Her creative vision, combined with her entrepreneurial spirit, helped transform Colony into a premium co-working space that resonates with professionals seeking both functionality and beauty in their work environments.

Together, Timothy and Audrey have not only built Colony into a thriving coworking business but have also ventured into the F&B industry with Dough by Meg, a bakery designed to cater to the event spaces within their co-working locations.

Their journey has been marked by resilience, innovation, and a shared commitment to creating impactful businesses. Through their leadership, they have redefined what it means to build a company rooted in strong values, creative vision, and teamwork.

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In this episode, Datin Dr Masdiana Sulaiman, Head of Innovation (Metaverse/Web 3.0) at CelcomDigi, offers a bold look into the future of tech and the role young talents can play in building it.

With decades of experience and a passion for future technologies, Dr Masdiana shares how CelcomDigi is preparing the next wave of digital leaders through real innovation in spaces like the Metaverse, blockchain, and immersive tech. From rethinking customer experiences to pioneering new use cases in Web 3.0, she reveals what it truly means to be at the frontier of tech- and why fresh minds are critical to that journey.

Whether you’re a student, a tech enthusiast, or simply wondering where the digital world is heading next, this episode gives you front-row access to how Malaysia’s largest telco-tech company is creating space for youth to shape what’s next.

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In this episode, Lai Zhen Yoong, an Automation & AI Specialist at CelcomDigi, shares his inspiring journey from being an intern to landing a full-time role in one of Malaysia’s telco-tech companies.

As a former intern himself, Zhen Yoong opens up about what it really takes to transition from classroom theory to solving real-world problems in the tech space. From embracing continuous learning to working on AI-driven automation, he offers an insider’s look at how young talents can make meaningful contributions—right from the start.

He also shares how CelcomDigi’s supportive culture and innovation-driven environment played a key role in shaping his growth as a tech professional. Whether you're just starting out or unsure of your direction, this episode is packed with relatable insights and practical advice for turning your potential into real impact.

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In this episode, Stephanie Leong, Head of Change Management & Employer Branding at CelcomDigi, shares how embracing change and being adaptable are essential skills for future-ready talent.

With years of experience leading transformation in a fast-paced tech environment, Stephanie offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to thrive in Malaysia’s leading telco. From building resilience to staying curious and open-minded, she unpacks the mindset young professionals need to succeed in today’s digital landscape.

She also talks about the CelcomDigi Young Talent Programme - a 2-year immersive journey that gives graduates real-world exposure across tech, innovation, and strategy. Whether you’re still figuring out your career path or looking to fast-track your growth, this episode offers practical guidance on how to stand out and grow in the tech industry.

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本集嘉宾 Spark 和 Jared 分享了实操经验对职业发展的关键作用。Spark 是资深价值投资者兼 Value In Mind Academy 创办人，YouTube 频道坐拥超30万订阅者和3,000万观看次数。Jared 是 SUMA College 院长，拥有12年数字营销经验，并深耕网络营销领域多年。

他们探讨了企业为何更看重解决问题的实际能力，而非单纯的理论知识。同时，他们分享了通过实习、销售和市场经验如何帮助年轻求职者提前适应职场，找到真正热爱的职业方向。Spark 和 Jared 也强调了主动承担责任、以结果为导向的职场心态对职业成功的重要性。

如果你正迷茫于职业选择或想提升职场竞争力，这集节目将为你带来宝贵的建议与启发。

In this episode, Spark and Jared share how practical experience is the key to career development. Spark, a seasoned value investor and founder of Value In Mind Academy, has amassed over 300,000 subscribers and 30 million views on YouTube. Jared, the Dean of SUMA College, brings 12 years of expertise in digital marketing and extensive industry insights.

They discuss why problem-solving skills matter more to employers than theoretical knowledge. Through internships, sales roles, and real-world projects, young job seekers can better adapt to the workforce and discover careers they truly love. Spark and Jared also highlight the importance of taking ownership and focusing on results as crucial skills for long-term success.

If you're feeling uncertain about your career path or want to boost your competitiveness, this episode offers actionable tips and valuable insights to help you get ahead.

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Ashley Yeo不仅是马来西亚资深的商业律师，还是三位孩子的妈妈。作为一家律师事务所的创办人，她每天都在繁忙的工作和家庭之间寻找平衡。除了法律工作，Ashley还是小红书上最受欢迎的马来西亚法律博主之一，擅长用简单易懂的方式解释复杂的法律概念，帮助观众更好地理解法律。我们特别邀请她来到我们的播客，分享她是如何在事业和家庭中自如切换，同时保持充沛的精力。

在这一集中，Ashley将与我们探讨她是如何通过管理精力而非时间来应对忙碌的生活。她会分享自己“工作与生活融合”的理念，告诉我们如何在工作、家庭和社交媒体之间合理分配精力，确保每一件事都井井有条。对于那些希望提升工作效率并找到生活平衡的听众，这集节目必将为你带来不少启发和实用建议。

Ashley Yeo is not only a commercial lawyer in Malaysia but also a mother of three. As the founder of her own law firm, she juggles the demands of a busy career and family life every day. In addition to her legal work, Ashley is one of the most popular Malaysian legal content creators on Xiao Hong Shu, where she simplifies complex legal concepts to help her audience better understand the law. We’ve invited her to our podcast today to share how she navigates between her career and family while maintaining her energy and focus.

In this episode, Ashley will discuss how she manages her energy, rather than just her time, to handle her hectic life. She will share her concept of "work-life integration" and explain how she prioritizes her energy between work, family, and social media to keep everything running smoothly. For those looking to boost their productivity and find a better work-life balance, this episode is sure to offer plenty of insights and practical advice.

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In this exciting episode of Hello Mentor, we’re joined by the talented Reuben Kang, a visionary writer-director and master storyteller. Best known for his work on JinnyboyTV and as the founder of Imagineers Film, Reuben has created memorable web films for major celebrations like Chinese New Year, Hari Raya, and Merdeka.

Reuben takes us behind the scenes of his creative journey, sharing surprising stories and revealing how he balances artistic vision with the pressures of creating content that resonates with millions. He dives into his unique creative process and how his upbringing shaped his authentic storytelling style, while debunking the common misconceptions about the filmmaking world.

Packed with valuable advice for aspiring creators, Reuben also talks about the daily habits that keep him sharp,the tools every storyteller should invest in, and the most unforgettable reactions from his audience. Plus, he shares the message he'd want to spread through a viral film and the biggest lessons he’s learned along the way.

Whether you’re a storyteller, filmmaker, or just a fan of inspiring journeys, this episode is filled with insights you won’t want to miss!

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Episod ini menampilkan Edd Zain—pereka UI/UX, coach bebas, penulis, pembicara, dan juga seringkali berkongsi tentang kesedaran kesihatan mental. Kisah hidup Edd sangat menginspirasikan! Bermula dari pereka UI/UX untuk syarikat permulaan teknologi, kini menjadi penyokong untuk pekerja bebas (freelance) yang sedang menghadapi cabaran kerjaya dan kesihatan mental.

Jangan lepaskan peluang untuk mendengar perbualan yang menarik dan penuh inspirasi ini, padat dengan tips berguna, cerita motivasi, dan langkah-langkah praktikal untuk tingkatkan kerjaya bebas dan kesejahteraan mental anda.

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Get ready for an insightful chat with Edd Zain, a true multi-hyphenate! Not only is Edd a UI/UX designer working with tech startups, but she’s also a freelance coach, author, speaker, and mental health advocate. In this episode, hosted by Syasya Madu, Edd opens up about her incredible journey from web design to empowering freelancers and promoting mental well-being.

Edd shares her personal strategies for juggling her various roles, while offering invaluable tips on avoiding burnout in the fast-paced freelance world. From ensuring a steady income to setting boundaries with clients, she has mastered the art of balancing professional success with personal care. 🧘‍♀️✨

And it doesn’t stop there—Edd also gives us a glimpse into her experience growing her Twitter community to 20k followers, and how that network has fueled both her advocacy and career. Curious about how mental health can positively impact your career? Tune in to discover how Edd makes it all work and what she recommends for freelancers striving for career growth without sacrificing their well-being. 💼💡

This episode is packed with motivation, practical tips, and inspiring stories for anyone navigating freelance life or a major career transition. You won’t want to miss it!

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In this inspiring episode of Hello Mentor, we sit down with Deborah Henry — a pageant queen who was crowned Miss Universe Malaysia in 2011 and continues to use her platform to do great, meaningful work as a TV host, and passionate humanitarian. Deborah shares her journey from the world of fashion and beauty pageants to founding Fugee.org, an organization dedicated to providing education and support for refugees in Malaysia.

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Fugee, on a separate note, is a non-profit organization founded by Deborah , dedicated to providing education and support for refugee children. The organization runs Fugee School, offering a safe learning environment for refugee children who would otherwise have limited access to education. Fugee also advocates for refugee rights, empowering them through education, vocational training, and community support programs. Their goal is to help refugees rebuild their lives and integrate into society, giving them hope for a better future.

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Deborah also owns her own podcast and you can check that out on Instagram at: @debonair_podcast; where she talks about all things finance this season. 💚

Dive into our conversation with Deborah Henry on how you too; can ‘Change The World One Step At A Time”.

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Angeline 黄玉丽是 988 电台的 DJ，负责逢星期一至五早上6点到10点的《早点Up》。她不仅是一位知性且充满正面情绪的活动与婚礼主持人，还曾在 Astro AEC 电视新闻节目《新闻报报看》担任幕后制作。她曾在 one FM 和 8FM 电台工作，并主持过《Morning Kaki》和《日日好精神》等节目。此外，Angeline 还出版了两本提倡正面思维的著作，分别是《Power Bank:快乐Load不完》和《Power Bank: Full能量》。

在这次访谈中，Angeline 回顾了早期职业生涯如何克服羞怯，并分享了在广播和主持中提升自信的经历。她介绍了在公共场合讲话的一些小技巧，以及为重要演讲或活动做准备的独特方法。Angeline 还提到，在团队工作时如何确保自己的声音被听到，并通过良好沟通解决冲突的经验。面对工作压力和紧张情绪时，她分享了保持自信的心态和方法，并探讨了失败和错误对自信的影响。最后，她为想进入广播或主持行业的年轻人提供了建议，也为职场中感到害羞和缺乏自信的人提出了实用的建议。

Angeline is a DJ at 988 Radio, hosting the show "早点Up" from 6 AM to 10 AM, Monday through Friday. She is not only an insightful and positive event and wedding host but also has experience working behind the scenes on the Astro AEC TV news program "新闻报报看". Angeline has worked at one FM and 8FM, hosting shows such as "Morning Kaki" and "日日好精神". Additionally, she has authored two books promoting positive thinking: "Power Bank:快乐Load不完" and "Power Bank: Full能量".

In this interview, Angeline reflected on how she overcame shyness early in her career and shared her experiences of building confidence in broadcasting and hosting. She introduced some practical tips for public speaking and unique methods for preparing for important speeches or events. Angeline also discussed how to ensure her voice is heard in a team setting and shared her experiences of resolving conflicts through effective communication. When facing work pressure and anxiety, she explained her mindset and strategies for maintaining confidence, and she explored the impact of failures and mistakes on self-confidence. Finally, she offered advice for young people aspiring to enter the broadcasting or hosting industry and provided practical suggestions for those who feel shy and lack confidence in the workplace.

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Selamat datang ke Episod 5 Hello Mentor Musim 2, #OTW to Successfully Changing Career,” yang dihoskan oleh Syasya Madu! Minggu ini, kita akan dengar tentang perjalanan luar biasa Dr. Aen, pengasas produk penjagaan kulit Alluskin. Bayangkan betapa beraninya Dr Aen mengambil langkah meninggalkan kerjaya stabil dalam bidang perubatan untuk menceburi dunia keusahawanan! Kisahnya memberi ilham untuk anda mengikuti minat dan menempuh cabaran baru dalam kerjaya. Dalam episod ini, beliau berkongsi momen penting yang membangkitkan semangat keusahawanannya, cabaran yang dihadapi, dan strategi unik yang membawa kejayaan dalam Alluskin.

Peralihan Dr. Aen dari bidang perubatan ke penjagaan kulit memang luar biasa. Ketahui bagaimana beliau menggunakan kepakaran perubatannya untuk mencipta produk yang inovatif, serta sistem sokongan yang membantu beliau dalam setiap langkah. Episod ini penuh dengan nasihat dan aspirasi untuk membakar semangat bagi sesiapa yang masih mempertimbangkan perubahan kerjaya yang besar. Strim Episod 5 sekarang untuk mendengarkan perbualan yang akan memberi anda inspirasi & motivasi untuk mengejar impian dan mencapai matlamat keusahawanan anda!

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Welcome to Episode 5 of Hello Mentor Season 2 "#OTW to Successfully Changing Career,” hosted by the ever-engaging Syasya Madu! This week, we're diving into the awe-inspiring journey of Dr. Aen (@draensaari), the innovative founder of Alluskin (@alluskinofficial). Imagine leaving a stable career in medicine to venture into the dynamic world of skincare entrepreneurship—Dr. Aen did just that! Her story is a powerful testament to following your passion and embracing change. In this episode, she shares the pivotal moments that ignited her entrepreneurial spirit, the hurdles she overcame, and the unique strategies that led Alluskin to success.

Dr. Aen’s transition from healthcare to skincare is extraordinary. Discover how she leveraged her medical expertise to create groundbreaking products, and the support system that helped her every step of the way. This episode is packed with invaluable lessons and advice for anyone contemplating a major career change. Don’t miss Dr. Aen’s insights into turning challenges into opportunities and making a successful career transition. Tune in now for a captivating conversation that will inspire you to pursue your dreams and achieve your entrepreneurial goals! Stream Episode 5 for a motivational boost and practical tips on navigating your own career journey.

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Terbang dari kokpit ke dapur, dua juruterbang berkongsi kisah menarik! Apabila COVID “mematahkan sayap” dua juruterbang ini, mereka tak putus asa untuk terus terbang tinggi! Dalam episod 4 ini, menampilkan Hafiz Rahman dan Afiq Nazar yang berjaya bangkit bersama dan mengembangkan perniagaan mereka dalam Grill Haven.

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Bermula dari menjual lemonade, Afiq disunting menjadi founder bersama Hafiz dengan berkongsi kepakaran masing-masing dalam selok-belok dunia perniagaan. Kisah mereka berkisarkan persahabatan, inovasi dan burger estetik yang anda tak nak terlepas! Dengarkan cerita mereka yang penuh inspirasi yang dihoskan oleh Syasya Madu. Strim episod ini sekarang!

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Episode 4 hosted by Syasya Madu has landed featuring Hafiz Rahman and Afiq Nazar, the powerhouse duo behind Grill Haven. When COVID grounded their flights, these pilots found a new way to soar by grilling up the best burgers in town!

But that's not all – Hafiz spotted something special in Afiq's lemonade stand and knew they could achieve greatness together. He extended an invite, and the rest is delicious history. Their story is one of friendship, innovation, and mouth-watering burgers that you won't want to miss! Tune in for their inspiring journey, from sky-high ambitions to sizzling success. Stream this episode as a feast for the soul!

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Join us for an inspiring episode of Hello Mentor featuring Christy Ng, the founder of Christy Ng Shoes. In this episode, Christy shares the challenges she faced in building her brand from the ground up, highlighting the pivotal role of mentorship and support from friends during her toughest times. From starting her business with a simple idea to now having multiple stores across the country, Christy's journey is a testament to resilience, innovation, and the power of a strong support network.

Tune in to hear her story and insights on entrepreneurship, growth, and the future of Christy Ng.

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From a flea market shoe seller to serving an international customer base. It all started when Christina Ng who was working for a Swiss Pharmaceutical company decided to put her childhood dream to life and make some side income. After she started to design and market her shoes on Facebook, the news went viral and the Christy Ng Shoes’ fan page gained thousands of fans within the first month.

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刘红梅（Law Hong Mei）是The Olive Tree的创始人。她在41岁时开始了她的创业旅程。虽然在四十多岁才开始创业，但她在Triumph International和Levi Strauss的工作经验为她的创业奠定了坚实的基础。从去年开始，她在小红书、TikTok和Instagram上记录她的故事并分享她的知识，在短短15个月内就在小红书吸引了1.6万粉丝。

在本期播客中，我们将与红梅讨论她如何打造个人品牌。红梅将分享她从Levi’s到创业的转变过程，通过小红书建立个人品牌的经验，与不同世代共鸣的方法，以及在社交媒体快速变化中保持品牌真实性的策略。她还会谈到在建立品牌过程中所犯的错误和收获的经验，给年轻人的建议，以及个人品牌对她领导风格和公司文化的影响。

Hong Mei is the founder of The Olive Tree. She started her entrepreneurial journey when she was 41. Although she began her business in her forties, her vast experience in corporate roles at Triumph International and Levi Strauss provided her with a strong foundation to manage her business. Since last year, she has been recording her stories and sharing her knowledge on Xiao Hong Shu, TikTok, and Instagram, and has managed to gain an impressive 16k followers on Xiao Hong Shu within 15 months.

In this podcast episode, we'll dive into how Hong Mei crafted her personal brand. Hong Mei will share her journey from Levi's to entrepreneurship, her insights on building a strong personal brand on platforms like Xiao Hong Shu, tips for connecting with different generations, and strategies for keeping her brand genuine amidst the ever-evolving landscape of social media. She'll also open up about the hiccups she encountered along the way and the valuable lessons she learned, offer some friendly advice for young professionals looking to do the same, and discuss how her personal brand influences her leadership style and shapes the culture at The Olive Tree.

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In this podcast episode, Natalie shares the importance of communication in an organisation and the traits of a communicative and comprehensive person. She talks about the different techniques that can help a person face the fear of speaking in public and stagefright, and she stresses on the importance of practising your communication techniques for whether you’re at work, on stage or at home. Natalie shares some challenges of how she went from being a host on radio to starting a communication business, and how she manages her time and work-life balance.

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Natalie Kniese (@nataliekniese) launched NK (@natalie.kniese) in 2020. Today, with over a decade of experience in Entertainment, Education and Entrepreneurship, Natalie and her co-founder; Misha Shah, find joy in seeing others succeed. Natalie has worked with Marriott, Sephora, Shell, Air Asia, Discovery Channel, Nike, Maybank, Renault, Loreal, Cadbury and many more. In recent years, as an entrepreneur: Natalie has used her communication skills to negotiate and close deals with industry leaders such as W Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Airports and Dior. She now shares her experiences and knowledge in intensive workshops and coaching sessions, which have been carefully engineered to ensure that every single participant is able to understand that communicating effectively is a skill that can be learnt and that there is joy in sharing your ideas with others.

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In this podcast episode, Jenn shared the importance of compassionate leadership in an organisation and the traits of a compassionate leader. She talks about making tough decisions and handling areas where business needs are in conflict with employee needs. Jenn shares some challenges of being a compassionate leader and how she handles instances where employees take this leadership style for granted.

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Jenn Low (@jennlow.wco) launched Wanderlust + Co (@wanderlustandco) in 2010. Today, Wanderlust + Co jewels have reached over 140 countries, with styles seen on some of the world's most influential women, from Jessica Alba, Bella Hadid, Khloe Kardashian, and many others. Inspired by their #WCOgirlgang, Jenn’s vision for Wanderlust + Co is to continue to create with care in the years to come. As a working mom with two young kids, Jenn is more committed than ever to sustainability and a mindful design process. “I’m personally really passionate about the symbolism of jewellery and how it fits into the modern woman’s everyday life.

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In this podcast episode, Sean shares his first property purchase and how it happened. Sean talks about the top three factors to consider when buying a property in Malaysia and what kind of property should young Malaysians be looking for. Sean also shares common ruinous mistakes and investment advice for beginners that are looking to invest in real estate.

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With the intention of funding his architectural studies overseas, SeanTan (aka iherng) started off as a real estate agent selling properties via online property portals online right after his graduation.

Personally, he bought his first investment property when he was only 23 and he never stopped since. Sean is on a mission to make a change to bridge the knowledge in real estate for young Malaysians. iherng is a (Youtube) channel for Sean to share his knowledge and experience that may not be easily accessible by the public.

His work of reviewing properties across Malaysia gained interest of many audiences where he aimed to educate and entertain. As a result, Sean is constantly being invited to collaborate with top tier developers and media houses numerous times as an industry expert, sharing his insights and findings after documenting more than 100 different properties.

Currently, Sean is both a Youtuber as well as a Brand and Marketing Manager for TheMakeoverGuys.

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In this podcast episode, Wai Ken shares the common ruinous mistakes a newbie diving into investments makes. He talks about how much money he would advise a beginner to allocate for investment and some common investing advice people should ignore. Wai Ken shares the success rate of earning returns based on the history in StashAway. At the end of the podcast, Wai Ken talks about the popularity and practicality of investing in Crypto currencies and NFTs.

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Wong Wai Ken, is StashAway Malaysia's Country Manager. Wai Ken has also accumulated asset management experience in the Investments division of Khazanah Nasional Berhad and Premium China Funds Management in Australia. He has gained capital markets experience at Affin Hwang Capital serving in both its Corporate Strategy and Equity Capital Markets departments. With Affin Hwang, he first played an instrumental role in the post-merger integration of the two investment banks. He later gained deals experience with the Equity Capital Markets team, and successfully helped list companies and raise equity on Bursa Malaysia. As Country Manager of StashAway Malaysia, he led the launch of the local business by establishing partnerships and marketing channels.

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“Being in a startup is tough. People that want to join a startup might think you will free up your time and achieve financial freedom, but there is actually a lot of grind behind the scenes.” --- Advent Phang

In this podcast episode, Advent shares personal stories of his entrepreneurial journey with HealthMetrics. He talks about the differences between being a CTO in a tech startup and a corporate company. Advent shares the challenges faced and lessons learned when building a tech startup.

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Advent Phang is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at HealthMetrics, the award-winning corporate healthcare solution. Advent has more than 14 years of experience as a software solutions architect for gaming, oil and gas, travel and insurance industry. Among his previous accolades include emerging as world champion with his team at the prestigious global AngelHack competition in San Francisco, USA. With all his experiences and achievements, Advent is committed to revolutionising and improving HealthMetrics’ services that comprise technology advancement and data security in providing the best solution to the clients.

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“I grew up in a small town in Perak with barely internet access throughout my life because my parents were really strict with the internet. When I went to Melbourne, I was like ‘wow, people actually transact online and I’ve never thought about e-commerce or online business.’” --- Melvin Chee

In this podcast episode, Melvin shares personal stories of his entrepreneurial journey since 2014 back in Melbourne. He talks about how and why he started RPG back then in Melbourne and why he returned to Malaysia. He shares the biggest lesson learned over the years while building RPG and advice to young entrepreneurs who want to start a business.

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Melvin is the founder and CEO of RPG Commerce. RPG was established in 2017 in Melbourne, Australia with a clear mission: to build the largest number of DTC (direct-to-consumer) e-Commerce brands under its portfolio.

RPG Commerce has created brands like Eubi, Thousand Miles, Bottoms Lab, Comfort Republic, Montigo, Pocket Angel and more.

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“One day, a book distributor from overseas approached us and said ‘Hey, we have some books to clear’. We tried selling all the books for RM8 and it just went crazy.” --- Andrew Yap

In this podcast episode, Andrew shares personal stories of how he started his entrepreneurial journey at 14 years old. Andrew talks about the Big Bad Wolf book sale and how he managed to sell books at such affordable prices. He shares the biggest challenges during the pandemic and how it has forced his company to grow stronger. He shares advice to people who want to start a reading habit as well as the future plans for Bookxcess and Big Bad Wolf.

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As a self-made businessman, Andrew Yap, Managing Director of BookXcess, has built an alternative book empire from the ground up. For Andrew, accumulating profits is a distant goal to his personal desire to sell books at affordable prices, inculcate an enthusiasm for reading, especially among children, and raise the country's literacy level.

Yap is an ambitious risk-taker with a sharp eye for business, while his wife and partner, Jacqueline Ng, is the by-the-book, level-headed, strait-laced administrator. Together, the husband-and-wife team have made it their aim to make books more affordable and accessible to people worldwide.

Due to his love for cars, Yap started off operating a petrol kiosk and car workshop and was sourcing for car magazines when he chanced upon an opportunity to sell remainder books (brand new, overprinted books unsold by publishers) in a 500 sq ft bookstore in 2006, known as BookXcess.

Since then, BookXcess has grown by leaps and bounds, making a name for itself for providing English books across a variety of genres at 50% - 80% off regular prices. BookXcess opened its first outlet in Amcorp Mall in 2007 and has retail outlets at the Starling and Fahrenheit88. BookXcess has also been the organiser of the signature Big Bad Wolf Book Sale since 2009. Known as the World’s Biggest Book Sale, the event runs for 24 hours for up to 11 days, offering millions of books at unbeatable prices.

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“I always knew that I wanted to start my own business at some point in time and I worked in corporate finance for about 10 years. In my eighth or ninth year, I was already itching to get out to try something on my own.” --- Edmund Tan

In this podcast episode, Edmund shares behind the scenes of Inside Scoop and how he started the company with his wife, Shiew Li. He speaks about challenges faced during MCO and they coped with the pandemic. He talks about the process of introducing a new ice cream flavor. Lastly, he gives advice to people from corporate backgrounds that are interested to be an entrepreneur.

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Edmund Tan and his wife, Shiew Li are founders of Inside Scoop, the local artisanal ice cream brand. Edmund and Shiew Li were both working in the corporate world, Edmund was an investment banker while Shiew Li was an actuary. They noticed a gap in the market and decided to turn their passion for food into a business idea in 2013, which is now known as Inside Scoop.

Inside Scoop is well-known for their ice creams that incorporate distinctly Malaysian flavors such as cempedak, durian, and teh tarik. Their other popular offerings are buttermilk waffles and cakes. In this episode of our podcast, we have invited Edmund to learn more about the brand.

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“I had a lot of free time during my last semester in University, so I decided to take orders for beauty products from overseas to Malaysia.” --- Adlina Nadirah

In this podcast episode, Adlina shares the story of why and how “Velvet Vanity” started. She talks about the advantages of being an indie cosmetics brand competing with the more established companies. She shares challenges unique to operating in the Malaysian beauty market and how she overcame the challenges. She talks about her future plans and her newest scarf line, Plush.

To check out Velvet Vanity Cosmetics and Plush as mentioned in the podcast, here are the links:

https://www.velvetvanitycosmetics.com/

https://www.instagram.com/plushscarves/

Adlina Nadirah (@adlinanadirah) is an architecture graduate and she is currently the founder and managing director of Velvet Vanity Cosmetics, a homegrown makeup brand established in 2016. Adlina has almost 5 years of experience running a beauty brand on e-commerce and she is passionate in branding, creativity as well as social media content.

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“I got very sick and I was bedridden for 3 months. I was wondering ‘what on earth am I doing with my life? I’m so young to go through this.’” --- Goh Ai Ching

In this podcast episode, Ai Ching shares stories of how and why she started Piktochart. She talks about her working experience in corporate companies and how these experiences have changed her. She shares lessons learned over the years while building Piktochart and gives advice on building effective communication as well as useful interview advice.

To check out Piktochart as mentioned in the podcast, here is the link:

https://piktochart.com/

Ai Ching Goh started her professional career with a degree in Experimental Psychology and a media position at P&G. She quickly discovered her entrepreneurial spirit, and transitioned to a startup mindset. Ai Ching co-founded a web app, which turned into Piktochart, a visual communications tool that makes it easy to condense and consume information.

As a startup that operates from Penang, but serves over 18 million users globally, Ai Ching has taken an unconventional approach to growth. She goes against the grain of what the startup world teaches passionate entrepreneurs in areas including talent management, culture ”pruning" and bootstrapping.

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“The biggest change was not being able to have photo shoots during the MCO. I have to expect that things may not happen but I’m very thankful that I still have opportunities and I’ve also pivoted.” --- Charis Ow

In this podcast episode, Charis shares personal stories about her career as a singer, host and content creator. She shares popular and less common advice that people should follow and advice that people should ignore. She talks about her future plans and her new venture that she has been working on.

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https://www.youtube.com/user/charisowTV

Charis Ow (@charisow) is a singer, host, content creator and a soon-to-be entrepreneur. Charis is also known for her CharisowTV channel on Youtube. In 2017, Charis became the Head Mouseketeer of Malaysia’s Club Mickey Mouse.

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In this podcast episode, Amy shares personal stories and experiences living abroad before moving to Malaysia to start her own venture. Amy talks about the journey of building Amazin’ Graze, the healthy and tasty local snacks brand. She shares some of the biggest lessons learned over the years while building the company and advice to young people who aspire to start a business like Amazin’ Graze.

Amy Zheng (@amyuzheng) was born in the bustling city of Shanghai, grew up in Australia’s cultural capital Melbourne, and has become an integrated resident of Kuala Lumpur after living in the city for nearly 10 years. She first came to Kuala Lumpur to work with the Boston Consulting Group; little did she know that she was going to meet her life partner and build her dream business here.

Having spent half of her career working for the public sector & NGOs and the other half as a corporate warrior, Amy felt that it was time to do something big - and Amazin’ Graze was born. Today, the company has grown to a home pantry brand across the region, with a strong social mission to not only help people live healthier but also give back to society by working with people from disadvantaged backgrounds. Amy's passionate about building a world-class consumer brand in Asia, helping people live healthier and meaningful lives and building young women to become future leaders.

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“I was never the kind that could survive our school system. At the age of 17, I told myself I’m either going to make it and I’m going to make it very differently or I’m going to crumble.” --- Sandra Woo

In this podcast episode, Sandra shares how she first took up the practice of yoga and how it has shaped her values in life. She talks about the common misconception about yoga and what are some of the first things people should try if they are new to yoga. She shares the challenges of being a fitness instructor as well as the traits of a great fitness instructor.

Sandra Woo (@sandrawooo) is a wellness instructor in KL who's focus includes teaching Yoga and Mobility. She studied and continues to study under the tutelage of manoj kaimal of manasa yoga malaysia, 7 years since she found the way of yoga.

Today she studies movement in various athletics and works closely with physiotherapists to educate the industry on mindful movement and conditioning. She is also lululemon ambassador and has spearheaded projects with the brand and is often involved in community engagements. She also teaches banging spin classes and absolutely loves plants.

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“Back then, I didn’t know anything about the music scene in Malaysia. My parents were overprotective and didn’t allow me to go out at all. It was music that opened so many doors for me.” --- Talitha Tan

In this podcast episode, Talitha shares the story behind why decided to pursue music as her career and her family’s thoughts about her career. She talks about the challenges faced when she released her first single. Talitha shares her song-writing process and her approach on days when she doesn’t feel inspired. She gives advice to young aspiring musicians in Malaysia and her future career plans.

To check out Talitha’s music as mentioned in the podcast, here is the link:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/4wkxDp8esk6g2W9Fw7IQGY

Talitha has crafted a reputation in the music scene with her lovable personality coupled with her soulful voice and heart-tugging songwriting. With a strong following and fanbase online reaching 127,000 followers on all social platforms, she has graced many stages, locally and internationally.

Her hit debut single “Okay”, garnered 2 million streams on Spotify while raking up plenty of plays on radio. Her second single, “Please Stay” released at the end of 2017, hit 1.2 million streams on Spotify in less than half a year. Her debut single “Boys” and “Would you” have also reached over a million streams.

Talitha has worked with some of Malaysia’s best and international artists such as Man Bai, SonaOne, Darren Ashley, Ali Aiman and Tatsuro Miller. Apart from her musical endeavours, Talitha is also passionate about fitness, parkour, rock climbing, motocross and powerlifting to fill her adrenaline quota on a daily basis.

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“I’ve always loved expressing myself. I’ve always loved communicating my emotions through art and performing. By the time I had to decide for University, I knew I wanted to do something creative because this is what I love.” --- Sharina Shahrin

In this podcast episode, Sharina shares personal experiences living abroad and how this has shaped her perspective in life. She talks about her career being a visual artist in Malaysia and some of the challenges behind the scenes. Sharina shares her creative process when it comes to creating art and how she gets inspiration daily. Lastly, she talks about stories behind her creative studio, Everyday Studios.

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https://www.instagram.com/sharinashahrin_/

Sharina Shahrin (@sharinashahrin_) is a mixed-media visual artist currently based in Malaysia. With a background in both creative direction and fine art, her work explores themes of femininity and identity through her expressive paintings, portraits and digital work. Sharina has exhibited in the UK, Czech Republic, Turkey and Malaysia. Passionate about self-expression and creative engagement, in recent years she has been focusing on the power and importance of art education within her local community through art workshops and talks. Sharina has collaborated with local and international companies such as Nelissa Hilman, Huawei, Lenovo, Disney, Red Bull Studios, and VANS.

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“If it wasn’t for the boy band, I wouldn’t have come to Malaysia and really fell in love with it. When I was in the boy band, I had so much free time so I started a Youtube Channel and that’s when I got noticed by The 8TV Quickie. ” --- Mark O’Dea

In this podcast episode, Mark shares how he made the decision to move to Malaysia many years back to join the boy band - The London Boys. He talks about being a social media personality and how he first started building content on Youtube as well as on other social media platforms. He shares the differences between being a TV host on Astro and being a content creator on social media.

To check out Mark’s Youtube channel as mentioned in the podcast, here is the link:

https://www.youtube.com/user/markodea

Mark O’Dea (@markodea8) is from the UK and he has made a name for himself in Malaysia in just over six years! From a young age, all he wanted to do was perform and be in front of the camera. He appeared in TV Shows and Musicals in the UK until the age of 22 when he got an offer to be in the Asia Based Boyband 'The London Boys'.

Whilst being in the band, Mark started his own Youtube Channel which now has over 75,000 Subscribers and has a total of over 6 Million Views to this date! He also creates viral content on his Facebook & Instagram Account which has over 130,000 Followers.

After he parted ways with the Boy Band, he became a TV Host on 8TV's Daily Entertainment Show 'The 8TV Quickie' for two years. Mark also joined Astro SuperSports as the host for the International Sports Travel Show 'Wishlist'! Currently still at Astro he hosted a weekly Sports News Show called 'SuperSport Daily' where the viewers get their weekly dose of Sports news delivered with a fun twist!

Mark regularly makes cameos and guest appearances in TV Shows & Youtube Channels and has also emceed numerous events around Malaysia and the whole of SouthEast Asia being the regular host for the WEB TV Asia Awards in Thailand , Indonesia & most recently South Korea! He also made his Acting Debut in the Children’s TV Show “Oh My English'' for Astro Malaysia and most recently played one of the 6 leads in the International Movie RISE INI KALILAH which is now streaming on Netflix worldwide!

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“I remember getting grounded and all the physical altercations with my parents at age 16 until one day my dad finally said to me, ‘Hey son, you look like you’re determined so when you turn the age of 18, you’re officially an adult, you can choose your own pathway but not under our rooftop.’”--- Josiah Ng

In this podcast episode, Josiah shares inspiring stories on his journey on becoming a three-time Olympian, representing Malaysia in Athens 2004, Beijing 2008 and London 2012. Josiah talks about his passion for bicycles and how he pursued his dreams in a fairly traditional family from a young age. Josiah shares the challenges as well as his favourite failures of being a competitive athlete and gives advice to people who aspire to be a professional athlete.

To check out Josiah’s olympic experience as mentioned in the podcast, here is the link:

https://www.airbnb.com/josiahng

Josiah Ng (@josiahcyclist) is a retired Malaysian professional track cyclist turned speaker, coach, mentor, tech entrepreneur and brand advocate. He is the first Malaysian cyclist to have made it into the top 6 finalists of the Olympics three times, at the summer Olympics of Athens in 2004,Beijing in 2008 and London in 2012.

In 2004, Josiah was awarded the Malaysian Olympian and the Sportsman of the Year. In 2010, Josiah won gold in the Keirin at the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi at the age of 30.

Josiah is acknowledged to have put Malaysia on the map as one of the best countries for developing world class track cyclists. His competing events were the (individual) keirin, sprintand team sprint with the keirin as his favourite event.

Josiah still remains active in the sport closest to his heart after retirement : he was the national coach for the Thai cycling team for the Asian Games 2018 taking them to a gold. He continues to guest ride at cycling events, he commentates for cycling competitions, he currently coaches a Malaysian state cycling team and he runs his cycling e-academy in Kuala Lumpur.

At retirement, Josiah moved on to be a tech entrepreneur with a start-up service of bringing chefs to one’s home, raising the level of home dining. He also takes the stage to share his years as a professional cyclist and what it takes to be a champion. He is a sought-after speaker and is often invited by corporations and associations as he is a natural engaging storyteller. ‘Unstoppable!’ is a bespoke series of coaching programmes and motivational talks which Josiah offers through Sports Empowered Sdn Bhd. Based on his many years as a winning 2 athlete with the struggles of losing, injury and doubt, ‘Unstoppable!’ focuses on how to develop the mindset of a champion, be it in one’s personal or work life or as a sportsman looking to attain the pinnacle of his athleticism.

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“I was a very emotional child and running away from home was my first instinct, I was rebellious and I wanted to show my parents I don't want to conform. Life begins at that moment when I realised how difficult it was to crawl through life.” --- Hannah Tan

In this podcast episode, Hannah shares personal stories and lessons learnt ever since running away from home at the age of 16 and how she sustained herself at that time. She talks about her journey and career as an entrepreneur, TV host, singer and an actress. She gives tips to young people who want to be independent and advice to those who are going through hard times in their lives.

To check out Hannah’s website as mentioned in the podcast, here is the link:

http://www.hannah.today

Hannah Tan (@hannahonline) is a high school dropout who never gave up. She became the first Malaysian to sign a multi-million dollar recording deal in Japan. She’s a computer science & IT valedictorian and 4.0GPA Merit Scholar despite multiple health challenges. Hannah’s inspiring #TrueStory since running away from home at the age of 16, can be found at www.hannah.today.

You may have seen her in TV commercials, on Animax, FOX Sports, TV3, NTV7, 8TV or on big screen, but in this podcast, we’ll get to virtually meet another fascinating side of Hannah Tan—the introvert who’s cried behind closed doors and fought battles many may know nothing about.

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“I’ve always wanted to be an actress, but somehow along the way I found hosting then fell in love with it.” --- Maggy Wang

In this podcast episode, Maggy shares the ups and downs of her journey as a radio host in FlyFM for seven years. She gives advice to young people who want to build a career as a radio presenter. She shares about one of her biggest motivations to do well in life and how she coped with hardships. She talks about building Motion Lab with her partner and gives advice to couples who are considering starting a business together.

To check out Motion Lab and Head Over Heels as mentioned in the podcast, here are the links:

https://motionlab.live

https://open.spotify.com/show/1OtBzHWarp54Xs8fnVA99y

Maggy Wang (@themaggywang) is a former radio personality from FlyFM, TV host turned fitness entrepreneur. She co-founded Motion Lab, a fitness studio focusing on small group classes & personal training in 2019. She is also the founder & host of her very own podcast called Head Over Heels launched early 2020 (available on Spotify, Apple Podcast & Youtube). She is one of the most sought after emcee/ host by major international brands (Adidas, Coach, Longchamp, Uniqlo, Versace, Pandora, Mercedes Benz, etc.) with more than 7-years of experience in radio, television, digital platforms, and live events.

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“I was quite a rebellious teenager, I’ve always had a mind of my own and have always been very, very curious. ” --- Datin Dian Lee

In this podcast episode, Datin Dian shares how she became one of the youngest property developers in Malaysia when she founded The Clearwater Group, an award-winning boutique property development company. She talks about entrepreneurship and how she juggles multiple businesses at the same time. She shares struggles of building her own business despite coming from a business family and how she overcame those challenges.

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https://theclearwatergroup.com

At the age of 22, Datin Dian Lee (@dianwithlove) pursued her dream to become one of the youngest property developers in Malaysia founding The Clearwater Group with a like minded group of investors. The Clearwater Group is an award-winning boutique property development and lifestyle company. Setting out to build boutique homes that meld traditional property development with the modern needs of the urbanite as well as curating lifestyles that include F&B and Wellness brands.

Balancing her career as an entrepreneur and a mother of 3, Dian found herself in need of deeper meaning and purpose and embarked on a yoga teacher training in Bali in 2016.

The yoga teacher training gave Datin Dian a new outlook in life and inspired her to start her journey to what she calls a “conscious evolution”. Datin Dian believes that we all possess the potential to live our lives to the fullest by being who we truly are, with consciousness, courage and authenticity.

In 2018, Datin Dian saw a story that had to be documented and that led to the production of Malaysia’s first cinematic featured documentary called “M for Malaysia”. The film also became the country’s official submission for Best International Feature Film in the 92rd Academy Awards.

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"If entrepreneurship was easy, everyone would start a business." - Anwar Jumabhoy

In this podcast episode, Anwar shares the challenges entrepreneurs face in Malaysia. He talks about the most common reasons why entrepreneurs fail in Malaysia. He gives advice to aspiring entrepreneurs and tips to overcome the common challenges entrepreneurs face.

To check out Anwar’s website as mentioned in the podcast, here is the link:

https://www.anwarjumabhoy.com/

Anwar Jumabhoy (@ajumabhoy) works closely with Entrepreneurs and CEO’s as a Mentor and Business Coach. Anwar serves on the Advisory Panel of the Taylor’s University School of Hospitality and School of Business. He has been a Mentor at the Malaysian Global Innovation & Creativity Centre (MaGIC) for the SE Accelerator Program - Malaysia's first social enterprise accelerator designed to improve lives and build a sustainable world. Anwar has over 40 years of business and management experience covering several different industries.

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“Most of us have an artsy side that we have not discovered yet. I was really timid to show my drawings to my father when I was younger because my father is an architect and he was also a cartoonist in the 80s.” - Ahmad Hakym

In this podcast episode, Hakym shares personal stories such as his motivations in architecture, how Hakym’s upbringing influences his love for art and more. Hakym talks about KL Sketchnation and gives advice to fresh graduates who aspire to be an architect. He shares the importance of community building and advice for people who are interested in organizing their own collective.

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www.klsketchnation.com

https://www.instagram.com/klsketchnation/

Ahmad Hakym (@kymioflario) or better known as Kymio in the art industry is an architect by profession and currently pursuing his doctoral study in architecture, relating to cognitive psychology and the act of sketching in a built environment.

He is the founder and director of KL Sketchnation in 2014, a non-profit NGO that runs sketching activities around Kuala Lumpur to promote sketching as a means of communication. His works revolve around travelling urban sketching and recordings of time and places.

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“I was actually born and bred to be a lawyer but I was very rebellious. I did not tell my family or friends that I was posting music on Youtube as Kokokaina. My parents knew that I love singing but I was really afraid at first, that’s why I did it in secret.” --- Zee Avi

In this podcast episode, Zee Avi shares her dreams growing up as a Sarawakian. She talks about what made her come home and how she reconnected with the local music scene after residing in the United States for many years. She shares being an advocate for anti-bullying and mental as well as what inspired her to do so. She talks about her process for song-writing and practical advice to anyone who wants to succeed in the local Malaysian music scene.

To check out Zee Avi’s music as mentioned in the podcast, here are the links:

https://www.zeeavi.com/

https://spoti.fi/3k8fQab

Zee Avi (@zee.avi) is a Malaysian singer/ songwriter, guitarist, ukulele player and visual artist. She started her music career in 2009, when she was signed to Brushfire Records, making her the first Malaysian to reach many international marks in the US and Asia.

She has performed at esteemed festivals and in many iconic venues and stages, performing tours in the US, Asia, and 6 different cities in China, and much recently, Bangalore, India.

Zee’s songs have also appeared in ads, TV series such as Gossip Girl, Parenthood, Private Practice, Good Doctor, SPY as well as in Movies such as 21 Jump Street, The Oranges and Ola Bola.

Now, more than 10 years later, Zee is a self-funded, independent artist who is still creating music for her long term supportive appreciators around the world.

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“We were so narrow-minded back then because skating was very new to us, we didn’t know much. A lot of things we did were just within our community and that made me realize there’s so much more I can do with skating. ” --- Julian Yee

In this podcast episode, Julian shares his inspiring journey of being the first Olympic figure skater in Malaysia. He talks about his Olympics Winter Games experience in Korea and tips to cope with stressful situations. He shares ways on how to stay disciplined and several important lessons he learnt throughout his journey.

To check out Julian Yee Skating Academy as mentioned in the podcast, here is the link:

https://www.julianyeeskatingacademy.com/

Julian Yee (@julianyeeee) is a National Figure Skating Athlete. He represented Malaysia at the 2018 winter olympics which made him the first Malaysian Winter Olympian. He is also a 2 time SEA Games Champion, 7 time National Champion and the Director of the Julian Yee Skating Academy.

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“I’ve always had a thing for video production. When I was in primary school, I used to carry a video camera around and that’s when I developed my interest for video-making and video production.” --- Ta Wan Qian

In this podcast episode, Tata shares how she turned her video-making hobby into a career. She shares behind the scenes of being a content creator as well as the ups and downs of her profession. She gives advice on how to pursue your passion if you feel lost. She talks about Tata Studios and interesting collaborations throughout her career.

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https://www.instagram.com/tatastudios/

Ta Wan Qian AKA Tata (@tatatawanqian) is the founder of Tata Studios and an online content creator. She was previously a content strategist in MGAG.

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“It’s a great career, it pays really well, you get paid to talk to people everyday, you meet fascinating people, why would you not work to have that? “ - Andrea Ross

In this podcast episode, Andrea shares her journey in recruitment and what it really means being a recruiter. She shares advice to fresh graduates that are currently deciding on a career to pursue. She gives tips on how job seekers should stay competitive when looking for a job in the new normal and more. Lastly, she talks about The Career Establishment and the solution that they offer.

To check out The Career Establishment and Talent Talk Asia as mentioned in the podcast, here are the links:

https://thecareerestablishment.com/

https://open.spotify.com/show/6hXoYhkK6yjYG83yKXmB5k

Andrea Ross (https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrearossrecruitmenttrainer/) is the founder of “The Career Establishment”, a Leadership and Team development company based in Singapore. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Sociology from Huddersfield University in the UK and is a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, Behavioural DISC consultant and a qualified facilitator (ACTA V5).

Before embarking on a career as a certified trainer & executive coach, online program curator, Andrea spent 13 years in Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam leading a multi-million dollar global search firm Robert Walters.

Andrea is also a podcast host for Talent Talk Asia which features interviews with some of the most successful talents across Asia to discuss the forces, opportunities & challenges that are shaping the corporate landscape airing on spotify, stitcher and i-tunes.

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“When I was in my early 20s, I suffered from depression as a result of feeling lost after graduating from university. I took a leap of faith and devoted myself to fitness — and it saved my life.” — Nana Al-Haleq

In this podcast episode, Nana shares her journey from being a psychology major to starting a career in fitness. She talks about techniques and tips to help people who struggle to get started with working out as well as several workout techniques at home. At the end of the episode, Nana talks about the challenges of being a co-founder of BodyLab and FitSambal.

To check out BodyLab and FitSambal as mentioned in the podcast, here are the links:

https://www.instagram.com/bodylab.co/

https://www.instagram.com/fitsambalbynana_hq/

A certified coach with credentials from Australian Strength Performance, Nana Al-Haleq (@nanaalhaleq) is a highly motivated individual who is constantly striving to be the best at what she does. She is the most recognised female fitness influencer in Malaysia with the most following on Instagram she creates products to help men and women achieve their health goals.

Reinventing herself from an influencer to a TV-Host, in a short span of 2 years, she has hosted popular television shows on NTV7, ASTRO and RTM, namely the Feel Good Show, Fitness Battle, Jom Kurus, Kami Geng FIT, and A-Z Aktif. She’s an official brand ambassador athlete with Under Armour and Apple. Now a household name, Nana is also a businesswoman and the brains behind BodyLab.

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“I have always been a talkative kid and I grew up wanting to be a motivational speaker. Even though it is difficult and uncertain, I had to figure things out as I went. It is scary but exciting at the same time.” - Aiman Azlan

In this podcast episode, Aiman shares uncommon advice to students that are currently deciding on a degree to pursue or young professionals that are currently paving their career paths. He talks about his first full time job and his journey as an author, youth mentor and a motivational speaker. He also speaks about building confidence and acing a job interview.

To check out Aiman’s website as mentioned in the podcast, here is the link:

https://www.aimanazlan.com/

Aiman Azlan (@aimanazlan90) is an all-rounded optimist, and a youth mentor.

In 2011, during his second year at University of Toronto, he made a video from his one-bedroom apartment. Little did he know that the video would be an opening for him to create a passionate career.

He discovered he can use his ability to speak, his understanding of psychology, and his online presence to inspire the youth.

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With the current pandemic, COVID-19 affecting the entire world, many job seekers are naturally concerned about job stability and are worried that they are unable to find a new one, or with fresh graduates who are entering the job market soon at such an unfortunate time.

To address this, we have invited some experts from industries that are still hiring, Dato’ Ng Wan Peng, Dawn Seng and Siew Mee to weigh in on the current job market in Malaysia and to help job seekers find their way in these uncertain times - in an online panel discussion.

Dato’ Ng Wan Peng, Chief Operating Officer, MDEC

Dato’ Ng Wan Peng is no stranger to anyone involved in the ICT business in Malaysia. After graduating from Universiti Sains Malaysia in the nineties, she joined SAPURA as a systems engineer where she moved up the ranks as project manager, program manager before leaving to join MDEC (previously known as Multimedia Development Corporation) in 1999. Since then she has been a core and pioneer member of MDEC initiatives. Today, as the COO, she is responsible for strategic execution of MDEC’s initiatives to support the digital economy, including: 1. Attracting investors, globalising local tech champions; 2. Catalysing industry-driven digital ecosystem; 3. Building critical enablers of the digital economy, and 4. Driving inclusive adoption of technology.

Dawn Seng, Head of Elite and Premier Academy, AIA

Dawn has 15 years of experience in quality recruitment, leadership development , sales competencies development & human resources development in MNC. Dawn is strategic and result oriented. She demonstrates expertise in managing a wide range of learning and development strategies, including competency model, training need analysis, training curriculums development and delivery, program evaluation and talents development.

Siew Mee Managing Director, 2X

Siew Mee heads up the firm’s operations, and manages, magically, to make running a startup look easy. She is a big believer in developing people, having a track record of managing large teams with below 2% attrition rate. Prior to 2X, she was the VP of Global Marketing at Quintiq—now Dassault Systèmes—where she oversaw 30% year-over-year-growth and developed an off-shore marketing services function supporting 16 independent global business units. It’s rumored that Siew Mee doesn’t sleep.

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“People used to call me names because I was born with a birthmark on my face and it affected my confidence a lot. I shied away from a lot of things and people and that’s how my love for music developed.” - Rozella Marie

In this podcast episode, Rozella talks about her experience growing up with a birthmark on her face and how she has struggled with body image issues. She shares about overcoming low self-esteem and building confidence. Rozella talks about her career as a local musician in Malaysia as well as being the founder of a social awareness platform called True Complexion.

To check out True Complexion and Rozella’s latest single as mentioned in the podcast, here are the links:

https://open.spotify.com/track/64EXbFouXfu3j6HjbC6qRg?si=JCJ7PXFbQqmkrsNJuA14MQ

https://www.facebook.com/truecomplexion/

Rozella Marie (@rozellamarie) is a singer, songwriter and voiceover artist originally from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. After having her Tiger Jams winning single ‘Home to You’ remixed by popular Scottish electronic band CHRVCHES in 2016, her hit single ‘XOXO’ garnered 14 New Music Friday playlists on Spotify. She is one of the very few Malaysians who have been featured on the New Music Friday playlist in the US.

Besides making music, she is the founder of True Complexion, a social awareness platform that celebrates inclusion and diversity. Rozella is also an Obama Foundation Asia-Pacific Leader, an Eisenhower Global Fellow and a TEDx speaker.

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“I work as a digital content creator and many people might think it’s not a real job or a profession.” - Bella Kuan

In this podcast episode, Bella shares how content creating has changed from blogpost to Instagram. She talks about some common misconceptions about being an influencer and content creator to young people who want to be a social media content creator. She speaks about how luck and timing play a role in success and being a co-founder of the organic skincare brand - Handmade Heroes.

To check out Handmade Heroes as mentioned in the podcast, here are the links:

https://handmadeheroes.my/

https://www.instagram.com/handmadeheroesmy/

Isabella Wong (@bellakuan), more famously known as Malaysian influencer Bella Kuan is a digital content creator and the Co-founder of a local all-natural, organic skincare brand called Handmade Heroes (@handmadeheroesmy). During her free time, Bella would carve out time in her schedule to pursue other hobbies and interests such as martial arts, snowboarding, surfing as well as diving.

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“I’ve always loved fashion, I knew that I wanted to make more money, eat better food and buy nicer things without asking for more money from my dad. I was studying in Melbourne, and I thought to myself that if I waited until graduation to get a job, wouldn’t that be just too late?” - Jenn Low

----more----In this podcast episode, Jenn shares personal stories and memorable lessons throughout her entrepreneurial journey - from her part-time job in Australia until today. Topics such as being a compassionate leader, being gritty, luck and more were discussed in this episode. She shares behind the scenes of the fashion accessories industry and useful tips if you’re looking to start a business in this industry.

// To check out Wanderlust + Co as mentioned in the podcast, here are the links:

https://www.wanderlustandco.com/

https://www.instagram.com/wanderlustandco/

The list of books that were mentioned in this episode:

The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh //
On Managing Yourself (HBR’s 10 Must Reads) by Harvard Business Review //
On Emotional Intelligence (HBR’s 10 Must Reads) by Harvard Business Review //
Do Design: Why Beauty is Key to Everything by Alan Moore //
Do Purpose: Why Brands with a Purpose Do Better and Matter More by David Hieatt //
The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down by Haemin Sunim //

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“The light was getting dimmer and dimmer and I was getting older. I got rejected each time but I still throw my name in the hat every year.” --- Melissa Tan

In this podcast episode, Melissa shares her transition from corporate companies to the entertainment industry. She shares her story and what it was like competing in Asia’s Next Top Model. Melissa talks about zero-waste living and shares some tips on how you can start reducing and recycling waste.

To check out Melissa’s blog and Instagram (as discussed in the podcast), here are the links:

https://heymelissatan.com/

https://www.instagram.com/melissatanlh/

https://www.instagram.com/thegreenguerrilla.asia/

Melissa Tan (@melissatanlh) is a passionate Eco-Warrior who advocates for Sustainable Living and #zerowaste habits for everyone. She forms part of The Green Guerrilla (@thegreenguerrilla.asia); a green collective in Malaysia that celebrates and shares sustainable ways of living.

She worked with Greenpeace for the Rainbow Warrior Ship’s Southeast Asia tour and is a long-standing volunteer with PAWS Animal Welfare Society. She writes about zero-waste living and other areas of sustainability on her website, heymelissatan.com

She made her debut in the entertainment industry participating on Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 3. Since then, she has been featured in commercials magazines, and catwalks in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. She hosts various programs from sports to tech and was most recently on The Apartment Season 7.

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“Our home was our office, production place and the fresh flowers we bought were kept in our own fridge. It was just the two of us handling everything from operations to website building, to customer service and delivery for at least eight months.” - Giden Lim & Penny Choo

In this podcast episode, Giden and Penny share stories on building BloomThis together as a couple and how conflict resolutions look like in their household. They talk about their background and how it shaped and contributed to their successes today. They share advice to young entrepreneurs who want to start up consumer businesses that deal with fast perishable products.

To check out BloomThis and to join their team (as discussed in the podcast), here are the links:

https://bloomthis.co/

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Giden is the co-founder and CEO of BloomThis (https://bloomthis.co/), an E-commerce that delivers handcrafted designer flowers on-demand or via subscription. Bringing his experience from the brick and mortar floristry business, Giden is innovating the way for people to create beautiful moments by delivering flowers. In 2015, he and his wife Penny co-founded BloomThis with the emphasis on improving the entire flower delivery experience. By leveraging technology and innovation in every aspect of the business, BloomThis is growing rapidly and leading the way in disrupting the fragmented flower industry.

Penny is a passionate, resourceful and versatile entrepreneur who looks to create meaningful impact with her products. She wants to live in a world where love is brave, dreams are pursued and life is fulfilled. She is the Co-founder and Creative Director of a flower startup known as BloomThis. She wants to create the most unforgettable gifting experience and be the most sought after floral company in town, and everywhere else. She has the vision to touch 10 million lives by delivering unforgettable experiences with flowers.

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“Arnold, Arthur and I wanted to start a clothing line when we were 16. We had no money and knew nothing about business. We tried it but nothing quite materialised from it.” --- Hugh Koh

In this podcast episode, Hugh shares the journey of building a Malaysian streetwear brand with his best friends since 2009. Hugh talks about mistakes and lessons learnt during this journey, as well as common misconceptions about building a fashion retail business. He shares his views on e-commerce because Pestle & Mortar is both online and offline.

To check out Pestle & Mortar Clothing (as discussed in the podcast), here’s the link: https://pestlemortarclothing.com/

Hugh Koh is the CEO of Pencil Produce, the operating company for Pestle & Mortar Clothing (https://pestlemortarclothing.com/). He loves pushing boundaries in everything that he does. He has a passion for everything design, business and most importantly people. He graduated with an Architecture degree and practised in Malaysia and Australia. He has a great understanding of brand building and developing meaningful business relationships. He is both a visual and strategic thinker who excels at understanding business demands and translating those into creative enterprises.

When he is not grinding at work you can either find him travelling the globe, exploring cultures. He is also an avid cyclist, runner and cross fitter, an aspiring ironman.

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“I was the geeky gamer kid who failed subjects in school and nobody wanted to be friends with. I was the kid who got picked last in basketball.” --- Fong Wai Hong

In this podcast episode, Wai Hong shares how he suffered from computer gaming addiction that caused him to fail five subjects in university. Wai Hong then talks about how he became an accidental entrepreneur. He shares some of the challenges faced while scaling Storehub (his latest venture) rapidly, and the importance of culture and values in an organisation.

Fong Wai Hong is Chieftain and co-founder at StoreHub, an omnichannel operating system for over 12,000 retailers and restaurants across South East Asia. Wai Hong grew up in Malaysia, spent 4 years in Singapore as an ASEAN Scholar and lived 10 years in Melbourne. Immediately after completing his BA at the University of Melbourne, Wai Hong co-founded and was managing director for 5 years at OZHut, a multi-niche online retailer. Wai Hong was also named Australia's Best Young Entrepreneur in 2011 by StartupSmart and amongst Melbourne's top 100 most influential people by The Age Newspaper that same year. Wai Hong has since spent 1.5 years living in Shanghai where he studied Mandarin and eventually returned to Malaysia in 2013 where he founded StoreHub.

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“I came to Malaysia on a dependent pass and many friends advised me against moving to Malaysia. They said it will be hard for me to get a job.” --- Anabelle Co-Martinent

In this podcast episode, Anabelle shares her journey on moving to Malaysia and the transition from a corporate environment into entrepreneurship (La Juiceria). She talks about the challenges in starting an F&B business and common misconceptions about the industry. She shares advice on business branding, recruitment, productivity, etc.

Anabelle (@anabelle_co) founded La Juiceria (https://lajuiceria.com.my/) in 2013, Kuala Lumpur. As the Founder and Managing Director for La Juiceria Sdn Bhd, she oversees the expansion, business development strategies, marketing and operations for La Juiceria Cold-Pressed Detox bars, Goodness Greens café, La Juiceria Superfoods cafes and Super Saigon Pho Cafes. In 2019, they introduced a new brand called Hawker Hall, a modern kopitiam. Anabelle also runs a restaurant called The Gardens in the Philippines.

She carved out her marketing experience in the technology sphere during her previous stints with leading global brands like Hewlett Packard, Canon and Nokia in her native Philippines, as well as Microsoft in Kuala Lumpur, where she has spearheaded numerous ambitious product launches.

Happily married with two kids, Anabelle is an expatriate who calls Kuala Lumpur her home and has a double degree in Marketing and Psychology from De La Salle University Manila, Philippines.

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“I had $15k to $18k worth of student loans and a thousand Canadian dollars in my bank account, I needed a job… I felt like I had no choice but to succeed, to just pay my bills and pay off my credit card.” — Sarah Lian.

In this podcast episode, Sarah shares about how she made the decision to move back to Malaysia after living in Canada and how she started in the entertainment industry at the age of 10. She also talks about the ups and downs of being in the entertainment industry. Sarah gives advice on how to manage negativity on social media. She talks about why she created Supparetreat to bring women together who want to take their lives to the next level.

To check out Supparetreat (as discussed in the podcast), here’s the link: https://www.supparetreat.com/

Sarah Lian (@imsarahlian) is an entrepreneur who creates opportunities for inspiring women to share their gifts and talents to affect positive change. She’s the Founder and Managing Director of Suppagood (https://www.suppagood.com/), a Malaysian talent management agency that aims to nurture talent potential and develop their professional careers. And her latest venture was the launch of Supparetreat (https://www.supparetreat.com/), a community that gives women the tools to succeed in every area of their life. With just a handful of lifestyle coaches, Sarah and her team have created transformational experiences that have touched the lives of hundreds of women since she first started in 2019.

Aside from her entrepreneurial activities, Sarah is a celebrated personality having been in the entertainment industry for more than 10 years with a career that spans across North America and Asia.

She is an award-winning actress and an experienced emcee working with brands such as Hugo Boss, Franck Mueller, Petronas and many others. Her television work has been seen on Channel News Asia, the History Channel, ESPN Star Sports, 8TV, and Astro Hitz to name a few.

Sarah has built an illustrious career wearing many hats and effortlessly shares her insights with those aspiring to learn from her.

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