Being aware of the rapidity of change in the construction industry helps keep Wei Xiang Lai ahead in the field. What’s your story? I started as an ironworker, worked my way up to supervisor, then project manager in our family business. When COVID hit, I had to take over while …

Combining her business skills with her understanding of the emotional needs of those requiring care has been the focus of Chloe Lim’s service provision. What’s your story? I grew up on the conventional Singapore education track and later graduated with a Double Degree in Accountancy and Business. My career began …

Amanda Koh’s commitment to dentistry is enhanced by her belief that good dentistry can transform lives. What’s your story? I’m a Singapore-born clinician who “grew into” dentistry at NUS. I was drawn to hands-on work and freedom from a desk-bound path. Over time, I found my niche in complex orthodontics …

Writing picture books is not the first thing one would expect a blind person to do, but that is what Sherri Eri manages to do! What’s your story? I’ve been visually impaired for almost 25 years. I was officially diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa(RP) in August, 2000, though my eyesight had …

Jovin Loh strives toward excellence and aspires to pass that commitment on to his students. What’s your story? I came through the Singapore system, from Nanyang Primary under the Gifted Education Programme, to ACS (Independent), then NUS and the University of Pennsylvania. I’ve always valued education, but I’ve also seen …

Transforming an ailing business into a successful one has been helped by Chris Ang’s belief in the value of every member of his team. What’s your story? I began my career in finance as an Audit Associate at Crowe Singapore in 2013 and later as a Senior Auditor at PwC, …

The horror of deaths due to fake goods led GK Ng to a determination to find ways to authenticate products. What’s your story? The death of children caused by China’s fake milk powder incident in 2008 had sparked fear of tainted products in the community. The incident is still etched …

What time do you rise and shine? My day kicks off with the first rays of sunlight, usually just after 7:30 a.m. From there, it’s a focused start rather than a race. I believe that a powerful morning routine sets the tone for an optimized day that blends quiet reflection …

Suffering a stroke early in his career made Darren Chua focus on the health and wellbeing of others. What’s your story? I am a thought-leader in holistic human transformation, specializing in mindset breakthroughs, leadership, education, and functional health & genomics. After graduating in medicine from the University of Singapore (NUS) …

Recognition of the difficulties of parenthood has motivated Rynette Joyce Tan to found an organisation committed to supporting families. What’s your story? I became a mum at 22 and quickly realised that what new parents really need isn’t just the right products but also personalised, practical support. That’s why I …