Global Leader

Architecture is not an obvious path to a nail bar but Arinah Rahid found a route which also combined her love of art and beauty and has led to her creating vegan nail varnishes. What’s your story? I’ve spent most of my youth abroad from France to the Far East, …

An admiration for Benjamin Franklin and an obsession with systems might not be a conventional combination but they have driven Katie Burkhart. What’s your story? I’m an accidental entrepreneur asking better questions. My first job as a lifeguard taught me that I didn’t want to spend a minute of my …

Coming late to life as a freelance translator, Isabel Vidigal has not only embraced the role but mentors others within the industry. What’s your story? After getting my Business Administration degree I started working in the corporative environment. 20 years later I had a 180-degree career shift, becoming a translator. …

Frustrated by the lack of benefit from conventional medicines, Jenine Boser turned to alternative therapies and they helped her so much she is now using them to help others. What’s your story? In my twenties my mental and physical health were at an all-time low. I started seeking alternative ways …

Doug Lawrence moved from job coaching to mentoring and found it so rewarding he doesn’t want to retire. What’s your story? I was job coaching university/college students and the relationship went from job coaching to mentoring. They would encounter something in the work place they did not know how to …

While becoming a successful model Lola Chél acquired skills she now passes on to others who aspire to emulate her. What’s your story? I am a full-time, internationally working, multi-agency represented, professional model and model coach. Working with brands such as iT Cosmetics, Doir Backstage, Pretty Little Thing, Averr Aglow, …

Anil Kumar believes that good leadership and team engagement leads to satisfied customers. What’s your story? Initially, the company I worked for aided me in landing a stint in Singtel. Following this, I gained valuable experience in various aspects of IT development, including setting up and running offshore IT development …

Ray Kua realised that he and his partner had water skills greater than most, so they set about creating a business to pass on their skills. What’s your story? We met as basketball teammates in Jurong JC. Jay is a competitive triathlete, while I (Ray) enlisted in the Naval Diving …

Being a storyteller who constantly asks why has led TJ Neathery into a career in marketing. What’s your story? I’ve always been fascinated with connecting people through storytelling. My academic journey led me through film studies toward an MFA in Fiction. As I was finishing these degrees, friends and family …

Gavin Sim’s success has much to do with his lack of fear of failure. What’s your story? Growing up, I had stable life, the freedom to pursue my interests academically, and did not need to worry about finances. I found a stable career path as a Naval officer but left …