Using her computing expertise, and motivated by family tragedy, Charlene Doak-Gebauer is committed to raising awareness of, and eradicating, digital child sexual abuse. What’s your story? I am a computer science specialist in education and network administrator. My family was victim of the crime of child pornography twice, one when she was four years of age. The four-year old was later killed by a drunk driver. I decided to use my expertise to help my family overcome the multiple traumas and began my research into the crime of child pornography. I created two theories – Digital Supervision and Digital Sex …

A love of aviation has inspired Faris Iskandar to create a business where he can indulge his passion whilst helping others achieve their goals. What’s your story? During my youth, weekends at Changi Beach sparked my aviation ardour. After graduating with a Mechanical Engineering degree from NTU and a recreational pilot license, I co-founded Aeroviation in 2018. This pioneering aviation training centre, a first in Singapore, focuses on making flight training accessible. With empathy for aspiring aviators, I offer Recreational Pilot Certificate (RPC) programs, significantly more affordable than private licenses. Over five years, I’ve instructed 300+ students, aged 7 to …

Sherrie Laryse has turned a personal sadness into a positive, and made a career out of it. What’s your story? I teach Emotional Intelligence. I learned these skills out of interest, but applied them out of necessity. My seven-year journey in trying to conceive a baby was an emotional rollercoaster. I drew on everything: meditation, journalling, and emotional intelligence techniques. In applying these tools, I moved through this challenge to a place of peace. Now, I feel a sense of gratitude for my path and all I learned from it, and where it has taken me as a result. I …

A commitment to helping others to improve is Indira Bunic’s motivation. What’s your story? Throughout my career, I have gained extensive experience in various fields such as governance, diplomacy, law enforcement, international relations, corporate business, and media. This diverse background has given me a deep understanding of ethical thought leadership and international collaboration. As an ambassador in service, my focus is to promote ethical values, and social awareness, while fostering intercultural collaboration, diversity, and inclusivity. My journey began with a search for my purpose and legacy. I found it in serving, empowering, adding value, and inspiring leaders, companies, and organizations …

Laurie Silver has many qualifications but the thing she loves doing most, writing, doesn’t require anything more than passion and imagination. What’s your story? My first college degree was in Advertising Design, my second in Landscape Horticulture and my third was a master’s degree is in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Additionally, I have many certifications, including rigorous training to become an Iyengar Yoga Instructor and several qualifications, including Reiki practitioner. However, my gift and my passion is writing – for which I have no piece of paper or proof of skill. I only have personal and professional feedback – which is …