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Globally, many women face lesser access to basic and higher education, economic participation, higher education. They also face greater health and safety risks, as well as less political representation. Ensuring the rights of women and giving them opportunities to reach their full potential is crucial not only for obtaining gender equality, but also for meeting a wide range of international develo...

Stand up comedy is known to be specifically a male-dominated industry. Joanne Kam, however, managed to go against the current and earned the title of Malaysia’s Queen of Comedy with her bold and raunchy comedic nature. She has done radio, comedy and quite recently her roast pork business. We talk to her today on her journey of being a comedian, how she started her business and how she stays...

Women can be each other’s best friends but also their worst enemies.  Many corporate women can attest to that where their corporate roadblock may be someone from the same gender.  Former legal advisor, Terry Leong who had worked in the corporate world for over 10 years hosts an online women's group known as SHEer which functions as a space for women to share and have conversations...

With the rise of female empowerment and gender bias issues, a lot has changed over the past decade. We speak to Dato Hashimah Hashim, the first woman CEO of Putrajaya Holdings on her experiences in a male-dominated industry, the reasons why she took on the role before the lockdown and challenges she faced, being one of the young engineers who provided a unique solution during the construction of K...

As we dive into the world of technology, many companies are led to diversify their systems to adapt in today’s world. We speak to Sylvia Koh, SVP of Thunes, who has recently been awarded The Top 25 Women Leaders in Financial Technology of Asia for 2020 on the challenges of cross border payments, the series B funding and also how women can be more involved in FinTech. See omnystudio.com/liste...

In a society that consistently promotes hustle culture, companies tend to push their employees to be at their best. With almost 10,000 hours of our lifetime spent at work, how are we able to juggle between our happiness, health and well-being? Ulrika Brunner, CEO of Inspire Group Asia gives her take on what companies should be doing, the priorities for staff growth, and ways to boost employee mora...

Many businesses have moved online after the pandemic hit in early 2020. The Artisans Haven is a virtual space to host Malaysian artisans and enterprises, allowing entrepreneurs to share their stories behind their brands and products.  We speak to co-founder Jade Lee on what inspired her to make the switch from banking to entrepreneurship, whether or not it will still remain relevant when peop...

The world is getting busier and more stressful, particularly in the corporate world. There are many ways and techniques on how professionals can cope with it. Social intelligence and civility are the new essential skills for professionals to approach in a hectic workplace. We speak with Geeva Samynathan of Ectaa.com to discuss the importance of SI in the workplace, how to measure civility and how...

In the age of technology, fewer people are picking up books to read. However, Jacqueline Ng successfully built an alternative book empire with the main mission to make books affordable and accessible for everyone. We chat with her about her passion for books, the challenges she had to overcome, and how she came up with an idea to start this business with her husband, Andrew Yap.    See o...

For many of us, traveling seems a far fetched dream after the pandemic hit late 2019. In 2017, Yui Pow Redford had already been to 200 sovereign countries and was deemed the first Asian woman to have visited every country on earth. We speak to her on how and why she did it, and how she’ll navigate returning to travelling in a post-COVID world.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Having performed with the likes of Jacky Cheung, Alan Tam, and making it to the global stage, renowned musician Dr Joanne Yeoh shares her knowledge on the ever-evolving music industry and how her experience in said industry has been in Malaysia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mom’s Village Venture serves as a One Stop Centre for moms to educate, empower and pamper herself with the help of “The Tribe”.  The brainchild of Vatsala Nair Manoharan & Roselin Das, they are looking at addressing some pertinent issues amongst women. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She’s an Independent Broadcast Journalist & Media Personality, Tehmina Kaoosji has worked with the likes of Bernama to now TV3. Tehmina shares her story and experiences as an independent broadcast journalist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She’s an Independent Broadcast Journalist & Media Personality, Tehmina Kaoosji has worked with the likes of Bernama to now TV3. Tehmina shares her story and experiences as an independent broadcast journalist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the Lunar New Year and Valentine’s Day this weekend. Nothing quite sets the mood like flowers. And where flowers are required, the floral business caters to that intrinsic need. Because a gesture of flowers can make all the difference in the world. Penny Choo of BloomThis shares her story and how she had to evolve her company to blossom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

It’s the Lunar New Year and Valentine’s Day this weekend. Nothing quite sets the mood like flowers. And where flowers are required, the floral business caters to that intrinsic need. Because a gesture of flowers can make all the difference in the world. Penny Choo of BloomThis shares her story and how she had to evolve her company to blossom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Motorcyclist and avid traveler, the legendary Anita Yusof earned her place in the Asia Book World Record for the Longest Bike Solo Ride Across The World in 2017. She rode for 370 days, 65,369km, across 40 countries in four continents. Now she is on her second world tour to complete 70 countries in 7 continents. Though due to the pandemic, she is currently stationed in Tanzania. Anita shares her st...

Motorcyclist and avid traveler, the legendary Anita Yusof earned her place in the Asia Book World Record for the Longest Bike Solo Ride Across The World in 2017. She rode for 370 days, 65,369km, across 40 countries in four continents. Now she is on her second world tour to complete 70 countries in 7 continents. Though due to the pandemic, she is currently stationed in Tanzania. Anita shares her st...

Creativity takes courage. Nadiah Bamadhaj took her leap, and since then made strides in her career as an artist. She graduated with a double major in sculpture and sociology from the University of Canterbury, Christchurch. Her practice includes works in a range of media, from drawings, sculptures, installations and digital images. Nadiah shares her story, her successes and struggles, and how she g...

Creativity takes courage. Nadiah Bamadhaj took her leap, and since then made strides in her career as an artist. She graduated with a double major in sculpture and sociology from the University of Canterbury, Christchurch. Her practice includes works in a range of media, from drawings, sculptures, installations and digital images. Nadiah shares her story, her successes and struggles, and how she g...

With over two decades of experience behind her, Joanne Lim from JL Design + Co has worked with countless magazines and executed creative projects with numerous shopping malls, department stores and international and local brands. She joins us to talk about her latest project called ‘SPACE’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With over two decades of experience behind her, Joanne Lim from JL Design + Co has worked with countless magazines and executed creative projects with numerous shopping malls, department stores and international and local brands. She joins us to talk about her latest project called ‘SPACE’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Avon brand has been around for 135 years, selling cosmetics products. And for a brand to be around that long and become an established player, they too need to adapt with the times and the current generation. Tan Mei Yen, GM of Avon Malaysia shares her insight on how Avon refreshes its brand and how it’s staying relevant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Avon brand has been around for 135 years, selling cosmetics products. And for a brand to be around that long and become an established player, they too need to adapt with the times and the current generation. Tan Mei Yen, GM of Avon Malaysia shares her insight on how Avon refreshes its brand and how it’s staying relevant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A visual artist and photographer, Annice Lyn pursues her passion through many avenues. She founded Anntopia in 2015, a platform to further her creative pursuits, and also co-founded Women Photographers Malaysia, a community with a vision to develop inclusive culture to better support and empower women photographers. She joins us to share her journey and pursuits for her passion. See omnystudio.com...