Season 8
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BONUS: Payal Nayar
Founder and Director Voices And More, Singapore
Payal Nayar is the founder of Voices And More and the elegant and articulate host of not one but two successful podcasts, Melting Pot and Now Boarding. From building airline offices to becoming a voice artist and a podcasting powerhouse, Payal’s journey is a testament to her deep love for storytelling, people and community. In this special episode, Payal and I explore the fascinating stories behind our shared podcasting paths, the lessons learned and the voices we’re amplifying.
September 19, 2024
S8-E14: Celina Lee
Co-founder & CEO of Zindi, South Africa
Celina Lee calls her vision - a Disneyland for data scientists. Or if you prefer, a Github meets LinkedIn. Ultimately, it’s about creating opportunities all around the world for those who don’t necessarily have access to those opportunities. What started as a passion project has become the leading professional network of data scientists today with some 70 000+ data scientists.
August 16, 2024
S8-E13: Dr Vimi Ramasamy
Founder & CEO, STRAVIK, Malaysia
Dr. Vimi Ramasamy, Founder and CEO of STRAVIK, makes a much-anticipated return to discuss a core business topic - Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) - and why ESG is riddled with confusion and apprehension among businesses and how business owners can start taking ownership and control over the matter.
August 9, 2024
S8-E12: Annie Chan
Founder & Principal Trainer, Red Box Events Pte Ltd, Singapore
Annie is the Founder and Principal Trainer of Red Box Events Pte Ltd. As an experience designer, adjunct lecturer and trainer, she has extensive experience in creating, planning and organizing events. She knows all the ways to glam up an event and ensure the show runs smoothly so that her clients can make a distinct and positive impression all around.
August 2, 2024
S8-E11: Shariffa Sabrina
Founder, Tanah Aina Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
Shariffa Sabrina is the founder of Tanah Aina Sdn Bhd which began as a glamping experience. It has now become an eco-resort experience complete with dining and nature activities across Malaysia. For Shariffa Sabrina, her intention is to offer a true sustainable eco experience in the heart of the Malaysian jungles and it is all about preserving and appreciating the natural wonders that Malaysia has to offer.
July 26, 2024
S8-E10: Coach Wendy Wong
Managing Partner of Petadiri Leadership, Malaysia
Coach Wendy Wong was a high flyer with a tonne of corporate experience in finance and HR. When she decided to start her own business as a coach, she hired a coach to help her strategize. Her coach had advised that she would take at least 3 years to get stabilized in her business but she thought she could do it in 6 months.
July 19, 2024
S8-E9: Afi Sulaiman
Artist & Illustrator, Malaysia
Afi is a millennial who was dabbling with digital art when she was in her gap year. At that time, she was undergoing mental health issues and looked towards art as a form of therapy and self-expression. Little did she know that this path would propel her into the limelight and now she is a commissioned artist who works with corporate companies, small businesses and individuals.
July 12, 2024
S8-E8: Karen Tan
Founder, Menoplus, Malaysia
Juggling business, taking care of her family and caring for elderly parents while navigating menopause led Karen Tan to a dark place. She experienced itchiness to hot flushes, coupled with frustration and sleepless nights. But from the depths of despair and a desire to figure things out came an "aha!" moment, a turning point that ignited a mission: to empower women on their own perimenopause and menopause journeys.
July 4, 2024
S8-E7: Ida Othman
Owner, Asia Natural Essentials Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
Ida Othman's story is one of perseverance, embracing the power of outsourcing and a personal quest for a safe, natural and effective teeth whitening solution. It all began with Ida's own desire for a brighter smile and from this desire, her teeth whitening product was born!
June 28, 2024
S8-E6: Nandini Das Ghoshal
Nandini Das Ghoshal speaks about applied neuroscience based on her work with the late Dr Paul Brown and her work with leaders, teams and organisations. She challenges traditional leadership models, arguing that true success hinges on our ability to build strong relationships – and this is where our brains play a huge role.
June 21, 2024
S8-E5: Tahreem Shah
Co-founder & Head of Growth at AmarLab; Co-founder, Bhorosha, Bangladesh
Tahreem describes AmarLab as the Uber for medical diagnostics. She is also the co-founder of Bhorosha, an alternative job sourcing platform in Bangladesh that connects informal sector women to better paying jobs. Tahreem shares her personal struggles such as her father’s health, life decisions and being divorced (and marital rape) and how these personal experiences intersect with her passion for design, business and technology.
June 14, 2024
S8-E4: Mayuree Aroonwaranon
CEO & Co-founder, GEPP Sa-Ard Co. Ltd, Thailand
Mayuree Aroonwaranon was determined to make a positive impact in her community but she didn’t know how until she chanced upon a news article that said every Thai person throws away 1.14 kg of rubbish a day. Leveraging her experiences in oil and gas and global work experience, she and her friends came together to create a digital platform to tackle B2B waste management in Thailand.
June 7, 2024
S8-E3: Wendy Lim
Founder, Wei Ling Chambers, Malaysia
Wendy Lim is the founder of Wei Ling Chambers, a boutique law firm in Kuala Lumpur. Specializing in IPOs, securities regulations, mergers and acquisitions and foreign direct investments, Wendy stands out as a young female lawyer with a passion for entrepreneurship and business.
May 31, 2024
S8-E2: Mandy Pao
Founder, The Aligned Entrepreneurs, Hong Kong
Mandy's second entrepreneurial journey began with burnout from her first business, a branding and marketing agency. Burnout led her to reassess her priorities, transforming her well-being and business. Now, she earns more while maintaining a balanced lifestyle, demonstrating the power of aligning personal values with business goals.
May 23, 2024
S8-E1: My Holland
CEO of EQuest Asia, Vietnam
My Holland is the CEO of EQuest Asia, dividing her time between Sydney and Ho Chi Minh City. Born in France, she speaks French fluently and is exploring her Vietnamese roots. With a background in diverse work environments, she promotes workplace happiness, cultural identity preservation, and women empowerment.
May 17, 2024