Stories
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Creating something that matters
Emily Tan is the founder of Calla Lily, a jewellery brand, which focuses on co-creating their exquisite dazzling pieces with their clients through their stories. In this interview, Emily shares her journey from how her first step into the world… Continue reading
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From working in finance to running a more than 40-year-old business
Bee Sim Pau has been around in Singapore since 1978 when its founder known as “Ah Hee” used all his savings to start what was then known as Bee Sim Snack Supplier. Fast forward to 41 years later, Bee Sim… Continue reading
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Making Malaysia their second home
If you are an entrepreneur who’s wondering if you should expand your operations into another market, this interview with Rhonda Wong is perfect for you. Rhonda Wong is the CEO and co-founder of Ohmyhome, a three-year-old prop-tech start-up that has… Continue reading
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A visit to Israel changes his career path
Tuition is one of the most competitive education services in Singapore. Kiasuism of the parents could be the reason why tuition services continue to thrive over the decades. Students in Singapore have two choices when it comes to tuition.… Continue reading
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Bringing awareness of eye diseases through an app
Dr Claudine Pang is a veteran specialist of the eye aka ophthalmologist at the Asia Retina Eye Surgery Centre, which she founded earlier this year. Her passion for caring for people’s eyes motivated her to become a retinal eye specialist… Continue reading
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She mends her broken heart by turning it into a game
A heartbreak inspired 23-year-old Teh Jo Ey to start her entrepreneurial journey. Though the unlikeliest of cause and effect, it gave her the positive energy she needed to rise above the painful relationship she had. Her venture is called Broken… Continue reading
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Making people smile through his dishes is his greatest reward
Chef Rio Neo started his interest in the culinary industry at a very young age. He grew up helping out his parents with their economic bee hoon stall and continued the tradition of making good food for the people to… Continue reading
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Shooting her way to the top in the world of photography
Five months into her job scooping ice-cream, Shavonne Wong decided to trade-in the scoop for a camera. A decision that went on to win her numerous recognitions and awards for her fashion photography. Her excellent photography skills also caught the… Continue reading
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Pinning her passion onto the world map
Thirty-one-year-old Amalina Naser is the co-founder of PINDEMIC, which specialises in making customised lapel pins. Started its operations in 2015, PINDEMIC has turned lapel pins into a fashion statement, giving those who pin them on a subtle amplification of their… Continue reading
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Her medical condition redefines her career and life
Melissa Fann was a veteran in the finance industry, but she decided to trade looking at figures at health instead. This week, we find out what made her change her career path from the world of “ka-ching” to start… Continue reading
