Dr. Jennie Makes Top-of-the-line, Affordable Blankets For Children of All Ages What’s your story? Perhaps the most interesting story about me is that I have done well by taking risks and opportunities, and saying “yes.” The domino effect of our choices is shocking. I have been fortunate that each step has …
Read More »Diane Hall – Company Founder
Dianne’s creativity led to her starting a business selling very personalised mementos. What’s your story? I am British, currently living in Singapore with my husband and two children. I love quality family time and discovering new places. What excites you most about your industry? What excites me the most about what …
Read More »Lessons from the Oceans – Conquering Fear in 5 steps
It won’t be long before I drown if thrown into a swimming pool. Yes. I can’t swim to save my life. Yet, I have had the privilege of being the captain of one of world’s largest ships; that was 30 years ago when I was in my early 30’s. Face …
Read More »Brett Lu – Founder of Over Order Brett
An unsuccessful foray into an area of business he knew little about was the catalyst which incentivised Brett Lu to start in digitally marketing his skills to others. What’s your story? I had an antique business at age 28 and made a small fortune. I then expanded into the furniture business …
Read More »Larry Tang – Founder of FAMA Group
A concern for the wellness of others took Larry Tang from digital marketing to SLOW food. What’s your story? Prior to founding my own investment and consultancy firm in food, sustainability and wellness, I was the Asia Pacific Managing Director for Digitas & Razorfish, the world’s two largest digital marketing agencies, …
Read More »Jainee Gandhi – Founder and Principal Consultant of Imagedge Academy
Motivated by the wish to democratise fashion, Jainee Gandhi left a career in Human Resources and became an image consultant. What’s your story? I am a Postgraduate in Human Resources and decided to switch careers at 27, to become an Image Consultant. What excites you most about your industry? The power to …
Read More »Petra Schweiger – Founder of LILY FLD Limited
Austrian born Hong Kong resident Petra Schweiger was frustrated by the lack of interest in sustainability in the fashion industry she worked in, and then she discovered sustainable drinking straws and her life took on a whole new direction. What’s your story? Growing up in Austria, sustainability has been deeply ingrained …
Read More »Marjorie Poon – Co-Founder & Operations Director DIFY Pte. Ltd.
A background in marketing and PR gave Marjorie Poon the insight to realise there was a need for customised communication services and she determined to provide them. What’s your story? My name is Marjorie Poon, and I’m the Co-Founder and Operations Director of an integrated communications agency in Singapore – DIFY …
Read More »Ketki Vinayachandra – Naturopath
A lifetime of illness treated by conventional medicine was the spur for Ketki Vinayachandra to look for alternatives and become a Naturopath and Herbalist. What’s your story? Since I was a teenager, I have had asthma and other health conditions. My entire teenage and adult life was filled with visits to …
Read More »Lenney Leong – Founder and CEO
Lenney Leong has used his diverse business background to create a company providing breakthrough results through unconventional storytelling. What’s your story? My name is Lenney Leong, I am a serial entrepreneur who has started multiple businesses from a cooking school, to a physiotherapy clinic and I now have a marketing agency …
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