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Experiencing first hand the benefits of focusing on her breathing led Aigul Safiullina to give up her  job as an events organiser and start in the wellness industry with a focus on breathwork. What’s your story? I used to work in a quite fast paced and stressful environment, organizing events and …

Richard Wentworth Ping has spent more than 30 years changing behaviors, changing mindsets, changing cultures, changing the way people lead, manage and communicate. What’s your story? I started the business in 1989 in the UK, moved to Australia in 1998 and set up an office there. I sold the  UK business …

The challenges of moving countries, changing careers and having children have not diminished Ekta Tejwani’s enthusiasm for life, an enthusiasm reinforced by joy she gets from meeting and helping mothers through her app. What’s your story?  I love life and the challenges it throws; and as much as I rant, …

A profound belief in the value of design led Yvette to cofound a company whose focus is eco-friendly products and packaging. What’s your story? I have been in the homeware industry for 30 years and love designing products and creating spaces from an eco friendly focus. The home is more important …

Coming from a humble background with parents committed to ensuring he had a good education was no hindrance to Albert Lui who has progressed from a small trading company to becoming an angel investor with wide links in Asia. What’s your story?  I was born into a grassroots family, my …

Not deterred by his lack of academic qualifications, Denni Safiy has moved from food delivery to digital marketing and is relishing the opportunities that presents. What’s your story?  I quit my food delivery job in November 2019 to intern for a digital marketing company and I’m currently the campaign manager …

An unsuccessful foray into an area of business he knew little about was the catalyst which  incentivised Brett Lu to start in digitally marketing his skills to others. What’s your story?  I had an antique business at age 28 and made a small fortune. I then expanded into the furniture …

Daniel has turned his youthful dreams into a business providing innovation globally, and still likes to lie on a beach! What’s your story? Born and raised in Indonesia. I have always dreamed of being a mover and shaker in Asia’s branding and technology industry, from Indonesia to the world. Together …

Wayne Has Redefined Financial Planning For Financial Advisors What’s your story?I always wanted to start a business, so when I began my career as a financial adviser, my goal was to hone my sales skills, for a year, as I felt that these skills were key to a successful business. …

Tan Lee Tuan Engineers Smart Walking Sticks What’s your story?I had been talking to machines for about 12 years when I was an engineer in the Marine Industry. Then, I swapped industries and went into furniture design, and was based in China for about 3 years. I came back to …