Debra Muth has learned from her own frustration at being overworked and is now sharing that learning with other doctors. What’s your story? Six years ago I found myself frustrated and burnt out with medicine. Feeling as though what I was doing didn’t matter. I was working too many hours. …

Starting as a sleep therapist did not constrain Shubhra Venneti from moving into other areas of the wellness industry What’s your story? I was raised in Hong Kong and lived overseas all my life and had the full run-down of third culture kid syndrome: Stringing together bits and pieces from …

Jeevita Pillai took advantage of lockdown to expand her knowledge of dance and fitness and move her business into the area of African Dance. What’s your story? I have been involved in dance fitness for more than 8 years as a Zumba Fitness instructor, a programming director, and a performer. …

Growing up in an environment with a cultural bias toward the professions did not stop Lavania turning her passion for dance and fitness into a business which continues to flourish and grow. What’s your story? I was born into a conservative Indian family that only encouraged professions like being a …

Small businesses are optimistic to get back on track as the COVID-19 vaccines continue to roll out. 2020 was a challenging year for everyone. Countries from all over the world implemented community lockdowns with specified restrictions depending on the spikes of COVID cases in their country. Guidelines were imposed to get …

After years of believing she needed a physical presence to teach her fitness and wellness, Siobhan Dumigan has recently discovered that online teaching can also be successful. What’s your story? : Hi, I’m Siobhan and I’m a White Witch. I grew up in Hong Kong. My ancestors are Chinese and …

Not being Chinese has not stopped Iranian born Nima King creating Hong Kong’s largest Kung Fu school. What’s your story? I was born in Iran, and my family moved to Australia when I was 9. I then moved to Hong Kong solo at the age of 21. Since then, Hong …

What’s your story? Over the last 24 years I has worked for many prestigious brand names in the business including Chiva Som, Six Senses Resorts and Spas, Imperial Spa Thailand, as well as boutique medical lifestyle wellness brands such as Tria Integrative Wellness in Bangkok, IS Wellness, Integrative Wellness Consultants, …