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AHPADA, the ASEAN Handicraft Promotion and Development Association is an ASEAN accredited civil society organization. Over its 40-year history, it has worked to create an awareness of Southeast Asian craft products and its artisans, and to act as a regional forum for craft organizations and practitioners in ASEAN member states to address issues concerning the revitalization, promotion, and develop...

Since its launch in 2016, Ata Plus has seen a steady growth in revenue of approximately 2,693% and a 128% increase in global investments. Despite economic uncertainties inflicted by an ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the company has achieved encouraging success with the listing of 50 companies on its platform, harnessed its pool of 400 over investors from across 10 countries, inspired 58% of equity cro...

From field assistant in MONKEYBAR Project to lead primatology, Amaziasizamoria Jumail joins us to talk about her role as Project Manager in the Regrow Borneo initiative, her work in the MONKEYBAR Project and more. Image Credit: Danau Girang Field Centre | Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nichol Ng is the founder of the first and only food bank in Singapore. She runs a family food business that she successfully transformed and modernized, turning it into a market leader, at a very young age. Being a pioneer in female empowerment and gender parity in a male-dominated environment, she talks to us about the history of the business, women in leadership and female empowerment. Image Cre...

Being the CEO of Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara and Group CEO of TMC Life Sciences Berhad, Nadiah Wan talks to us about her time in medicine and business, her plans for Thomson Hospital and TMC Life Sciences, and more. Image Credit: www.theedgemarkets.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IBM Malaysia or the Big Blue celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. Being a long-standing company in the industry, IBM aims to be the future of Hybrid Cloud and AI. Catherine Lian, Managing Director of IBM Malaysia, discusses with us how they aim to deal with the digital transformation and what their hopes are for the future. Image Credit: Malaysiakini See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Dr Nor Azlina Binti Mohd Isa is the Head of Technical Services Division of Malaysia Airports and has been accredited as an International Airport Professional (IAP) in 2011. She joins us today to discuss women representation in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematic industry, her role in LeadWomen and how the pandemic has affected her work in the aviation industry. Image Credit: The Or...

Thought For Food is the world’s next-generation innovation engine for food and agriculture. Through their work, they have engaged over 20,000 young innovators from more than 175 countries around the world. Over the years, they have come across as some of the most innovative food products and solutions that take us one step closer to a regenerative, resilient food future. Christine Gould, the...

Having struggled with chronic eczema, Sulie Abell started using homemade skincare products using ingredients in the backyard of her village, Melugu in Simanggang, Sarawak. From there, her business Sluvi & Co began and through her work, she aims to empower farmers to have sustainable income. Image Credit: @sluvinatural | Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Having to care for our loved ones can be challenging, especially for those who are working. Teman Malaysia aims to be a solution to this issue as they aim to provide care companionship services for those in need. Ezzati Nasir from Teman Malaysia discusses with us on how the idea came about, the service they provide and how they have pivoted due to the pandemic. Image Credit: @temanmalaysia | Faceb...

Due to the pandemic, the event industry has come to a halt. With prolonged closure, survival seems bleak. We speak to Jermaine Bee from The Ark Event Space to discuss more on the adaptations she had to make in order to survive and the possible solutions that can be explored in order to move forward. Image Credit: @thearkeventspace | Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ibupreneur is an online marketplace that connects and empowers mothers into micro-entrepreneurship by providing them a platform to sell traditional premium homemade recipes. Aida Zunaidi, one of the co-founders speaks with us on the inspiration behind this, its aspirations and their business model. Image Credit: @ibupreneur.my | Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MaGIC has launched the Social Impact Challenge Accelerator (SICA) which is its first impact-focused and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) driven accelerator. They have partnered with UNDP to bring a unique global inspired curriculum focusing on SDG alignments and impact measurement to assist startups and/or social enterprises to build impact-driven businesses. We speak to Pamela Ng, Manager for...

Mella Jaarsma is an artist who comments on social and political issues within the Indonesian society. Her most well-known work are body-covering shelters made out of unexpected materials like frog skins and squirrels. Through her work, she has received international recognition, having been presented in international art events and galleries including and as well as in Malaysia with A+ Works Of Ar...

Automotive workshops predominantly consist of male workers. However, Imelda Kwan is on a mission to change the status quo and establish a safe, transparent and dynamic environment for women to get their cars fixed under her workshop, MelzGarage. We speak to her about why she started MelzGarage, the challenges she faces in a male-dominated industry and her future plans. See omnystudio.com/listener...

Tiffany Teoh started her brand with handmade silver jewellery for both female and male, where she drew inspiration from tribal communities across South East Asia. Ranging from hill tribe to street style, she joins us today alongside Herve Charles to talk about their journey thus far and ahead. Image Credit: Hill to Street | hilltostreet.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The pandemic has forced many entrepreneurs to adapt in order to make ends meet. Nell Ng shares on how she pivoted her businesses in theatre, ballet classes, and her newest one yet, making and selling tempeh. Image Credit: PAN Productions | Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catalyst is a global nonprofit that works with some of the world’s most powerful CEOs and leading companies around the world to help build workplaces that work for women. They believe and drive the change through research, practical tools and solutions to accelerate and advance women in leadership. Allyson Zimmermann, Executive Director of Catalyst's operations in Europe, Middle East & A...

Essential oils are commonly used for scent. However, Penny Choong incorporates it in her chocolates, with flavours ranging from peppermint to jade lemon. Through her business Penny Essentials, she aspires to strive for holistic health and wellness. She discusses her journey into the business, her hopes and plans for Penny Essentials. Image Credit: Penny Essentials | https://pennyessentials.com/ Se...

When the pandemic hit, the demand for companies to grow changed. Many saw the need for a digital platform. Khushboo Nangalia, the founder of Beyond99 and co-founder of Grow With Salt & Pepper, shares some insight into digital marketing, her experience as a digital marketer consultant and growing on LinkedIn. Image Credit: https://www.growwithsaltandpepper.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

According to the Malaysia Aerospace Industry Blueprint 2030, the Government aims to generate some RM55 billion and create more than 32,000 additional high-skilled jobs as there has been an increase in the maintenance, repair and overhaul business. We speak to Dato Nonee Ashirin Dato Mohd Radzi, the Chairman of Global Turbine Asia, an independent engine and maintenance, repair and overhaul service...

While there has been much conversation around food wastage, the same can’t be said for material wastage. We speak to Maayke-Aimée Damen, the Co-Founder of Excess Materials Exchange (EME) on their efforts in creating a one-stop marketplace for companies to buy and sell any types of excess materials and products, and her being a speaker at E-Nation 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

The tiffin culture was widespread across Asia and was popular until the 1960s. It was first established in the late 18th century during the British colonial era with the function of transporting and storing food, mostly used by Chinese and Indian women. We speak to Christina Kaw, the founder of The Tiffin Company on her efforts in keeping the tiffin culture alive while maintaining the Baba and Nyo...

Being in the fashion design industry for over 30 years and the Chairman for The National Art Gallery, Dato Tom Abang Saufi, speaks on her journey in incorporating traditional elements with the contemporary in her clothing line, her aspiration for arts in Malaysia and her appointment as the Chairman of The National Art Gallery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Studies have shown that many women between the ages of 40 - 65 experience a ‘midlife crisis’. This could be due to biological changes and many personal aspects in their lives. However, Dr Mugilarasi Arasarethinam from Aligned Life believes midlife equals opportunity and transformation. We speak to her on reasons why women feel this way, ways to deal with negative feelings toward menopa...