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When it comes to famous and successful tech companies, it’s clear that Facebook has its own signature. So how do you navigate marrying that global design with Malaysian culture - and what is it like being the local representative of this social media giant? Nicole Tan, country director at Facebook Malaysia, discusses all this and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nini Marini discusses her relationship with art and content, as well as her various creative collaborations, and experiments with art and AI. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is it like working in the oil and gas industry? What does that career path look like? And how can we integrate more women into pursuing engineering? Emeliana Rice-Oxley and Glenda Chang discuss how they’ve battled obstacles in pursuing their chosen careers, and how the oil and gas industry can benefit from further diversity and inclusion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

After her left hand was paralysed in a car accident, Fern Chua rediscovered herself through batik painting. She discusses how her hobby turned into a passion for reviving batik for the modern fashion industry, the balance of keeping traditional batik alive and running a successful business, and the launch of FERN Batik + Artisanal Collective. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yasmin Rasyid discusses her new role as program director of Malaysia's Social Inclusion & Vibrant Entrepreneurship (MasSIVE) initiative organised by the Malaysian Global Innovation & Creativity Centre (MaGIC), as well as her transition from her role at environmental organisation EcoKnights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Healthcare is one of the toughest industries to work in, and you need a backbone of steel and a heart of gold to battle it out. Trish Hogan, hospital CEO at Subang Jaya Medical Centre, talks about her 30 years of healthcare experience and her thoughts on the Malaysian healthcare system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since September 2017, Women In Rail has been working on diversifying the rail industry. We speak to Natasha Zulkifli, Stakeholder Director at YTL Malaysia and founder of Women In Rail Malaysia on the issues surrounding diversification and inclusion in the public transport sector. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Soroptimist International is a worldwide volunteer service organization that has been around for 98 years with 75,000 members in 122 countries. President Sandra Wolf and International Convention Chair Puan Sri Siew Yong discuss the work Soroptimist International is involved in, and how they improve the lives of women in local communities and throughout the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

What happens when you combine brains, beauty, and benevolence into one powerhouse package? As an aristocrat, activist & academic, as well as someone who was named as a top model by Vogue, Dr Anjhula Mya Singh Bais has dedicated her life to being a social change advocate. She discusses her storied career as well as her participation as one of the Young Global Leaders 2019. See omnystudio.com/li...

From her experience as a human rights lawyer to becoming a business owner and entrepreneur, Datin Azrene Ahmad shares how her life has taken her down many different paths of success. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marilee Pierce Dunker, daughter of World Vision's founder Rev Dr Bob Pierce, discusses World Vision Malaysia's "It Takes You and I to End Violence Against Children” campaign, as well as why and how she became so passionate about caring for the poor and building sustainable societies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Westminster Foundation for Democracy’s leading in-house expert on issues of gender equality, women’s political empowerment, political processes and institutional development, Shannon O’Connell shares her thoughts on the obstacles facing women in politics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the founder of a Work Life Balance training institution called ADLA, (Advisory, Development, Learning and Achievement), Datin Dr. Leez Hassan discusses her company as well as her book, “The Millennials’ Guide To Building Business Right”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Samantha Lee went on a Round-Malaysia cycling adventure covering over 5000km within 35 days to support the charity organisation, Hope Mission Children’s Welfare. She discusses the impetus behind her long journey, and how she passed every challenge the journey threw at her. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Being a social media influencer requires a lot of hard work, determination, and entrepreneurial stamina, and authenticity has proven to be everything when it comes to success and influence. Elyse-Anne, the founder of “The Woman Of Influence”, discusses her personal journey through social media and motherhood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is a huge understatement to say that we Malaysians LOVE our food. So much so, in fact, that when Diana Chan moved to Melbourne and brought her Malaysian culinary roots with her, she won MasterChef Australia’s 9th season. Diana talks to us about her competitive journey, her current endeavours, and her big plans for the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to Chinese fine dining, we usually think shark’s fin soup or suckling pig - but there is so much more room for experimentation and new creations. Lyn Siew, the executive director of Dynamite Genius and the brain behind Ruyi & Lyn, speaks to us about her experience in the food & beverage industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women have always faced obstacles and setbacks in career growth, especially in the STEM fields. Samira Emmerson discusses the role of her organisation through Data For Her in addressing this issue, and why female leadership in STEM careers have bigger implications for the industry at large. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever noticed all the little things during your travels that make your hotel stay so great? The excellent customer service, or the complimentary drinks in the lobby, or a particularly well-kept golf green? Jenn Ong, founder of the Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards, talks about her decision to recognise the efforts of the pinnacles of the hospitality industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

As the environment continues to face man-made problems, it’s imperative that all of us try to make more conscious decisions on how we live. The Hive is trying to address exactly that as the first zero waste store in Malaysia, offering over 300 bulk whole foods amongst other non-edible products. Claire Sancelot is back at BFM to discuss the zero waste shopping experience. See omnystudio.com/l...

As women are increasingly entering industries that were traditionally male-dominated, it is important to establish a support system and provide strength for these people. In honour of International Women’s Day 2019, Datuk Noraini, the Vice President of the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers, and Mag Ng, the chairman of the Women in Business Committee in FMM Selangor, discuss the committee...

When you think of a triple threat, you often think showbiz, and while today’s guest is involved with that world, she’s made a name for herself offscreen as a high-powered talent management and PR powerhouse, too. Sarah Lian, managing director of Suppagood, discusses her achievements in recent years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Entrepreneurs already have enough on their plates as it is, but to battle through a hard-fought televised SME competition and come out of it in third place while being 8 months pregnant is a whole other accomplishment. Noor Diyana, co-founder of Oh Most Wanted, discusses her company and her journey as a businesswoman and new mother. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you sometimes look at the incoming workforce and wonder how effective they’re going to be? How can we be sure that the up-and-coming generation will become great leaders in their own right? Alpa Shah, founder of the Future Leaders Internship program, discusses how FLIP started and how they aim to create the next generation of great leaders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Often, what you pursue as an initial career doesn’t necessarily stick for your eventual career path. A woman who is a great example of this is Soo Shea Pin, who has a law background but is now known mainly for being the managing director and franchise holder of Anya Hindmarch. Today, she’s here to talk about how she went from incredibly successful lawyer to fashion industry mogul. See...