Taking a voice class transformed Laura Handke from a claims adjuster to a voice coach and now she is transforming the lives of others. What’s your story? I am a “recovering claims adjuster” who wanted to start singing again. I took my first Transformational Voice® class in 2009 and fell in love with my teacher, Linda, and the holistic and compassionate Transformational Voice® process. (Transformational Voice® is a registered trademark of Transformational Voice® Training Institute, LLC, and Linda Brice.) This system is a mind/body/spirit approach to vocal training, working with the entire person, not just their vocal instrument. I became …

Committed storyteller Regina Larko has found podcasting her ideal medium and now she is helping others avoid the mistakes she made in the early days. What’s your story? I’m a Viennese audio enthusiast based in Hong Kong on a mission to get people to listen to stories that matter on my show #impact Podcast, a Golden Crane Award 2020 Honorary ranking in the top 10% of all Podcasts globally. I am passionate about inspiring others to use their voice to make an impact. I am also a proud, sleepdeprived mum of 3 under 6, a China studies major, and one …

Self described ‘mindset alchemist’ Uma Panch is committed to inspiring others to join her quest to become extraordinary. What’s your story? I am a life enthusiast in search of my “Extraordinary”. I am on a quest to become the grandest version of myself and inspire others to become extraordinary. At one point in my life, I had this burning question, “What is the purpose of my life?” That question was the catalyst that set me on a path to extraordinary. Through my triumphs and tribulations, I realised that living an authentic life and uplifting humanity is my life’s purpose. I …

When Dvorah Graeser realised her career was about to hit the glass ceiling she circumvented it by starting her own company using technology to simplify the patent application process. What’s your story? I’ve been interested in tech for a very long time — I started coding when I was 16. This was back in the days before the GUI was common. I largely learned on my own. It was when I worked in the Human Genome Project that I realized everyone in a leadership position was male. The only women in leadership positions had their own companies. I understood pretty …

Richard Williams journey through the hospitality industry has brought him to a conviction that spas and wellness are integral to the future. What’s your story? Having worked in hospitality all my life i shifted from Food & Beverage and studied at The Southern School of Natural Therapies in Melbourne, Australia in the 90’s. Working first in a clinic as a Remedial Therapist with naturopaths/homeopaths and physiotherapists I then shifted into the Spa industry, working in 5- star hotel spas, as a spa therapist, trainer educator, Spa Manager/Director and eventually working for a renown spa consulting company in South East Asia …