another startup story with Karmen Tang

Alex was a candidate on The Apprentice Asia in 2013. After finishing third out of 30,000 applicants across Asia, Alex, who was then working for Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy (LVMH) as the APAC Director for a leading liquor brand went on to work as the Head of Business Development for Tony Fernandes' Caterham Group. It was there where he experienced the hybrid of both the corporate and entrepreneurial world and found the motivation to kickstart his own meal plan business – YOLO. In this episode, we cover; Challenging F&B norms Pivoting during the pandemic  Playing the long game in the start-up world  The process of finding investors  Nutrition and fitness Find another startup story Website: anotherstartupstory.com IG: @anotherstartupstory | @tangkarmen Facebook: facebook.com/anotherstartupstory   Find Yolo Foods  Website: yolofood.com.sg IG: @yolofoodsg Try YOLO foods and get 15% off with discount code “karmen15”.  Only valid in Singapore. 

We all know journaling has numerous benefits some of which include; Increased clarity and awareness Gratitude Reinforcing learnings Recording your wins Processing sad emotions for release vs repression Giving a safe space for working through confusion and decision making Allows for planning and goal-setting to increase execution Allows you to re-experience and reminisce good times Increases creativity which in turn leads to productivity In this episode, I chat to Jamie from "The Kind Friend", a wellness company that aims to help people live a more mindful life through kindness by offering well-being journals and workshops. Companies that have embraced The Kind Friend journals include Google, Spotify, Facebook, Accenture, Linked In, and much more.  Previously, Jamie was the regional partnerships lead at Carousell and founded two education businesses in Australia. In this episode, we also talk about the importance of journaling for self-renewal and personal growth, we re-define the concept of wellness and mental health and we also look at how she started selling the journals through eCommerce.  Find another startup story Website: anotherstartupstory.com IG: @anotherstartupstory | @tangkarmen Facebook: facebook.com/anotherstartupstory Find The Kind Friend Website: Thekindfriend.com IG: @thekindfriend Get 15% off your journal today with discount code “anotherstartupstory” Active till August 31st 2021.   

In this episode, I speak to Shaq and Niaz, co-founders of Millennial money.  Most millennials find managing money quite difficult. Millennial Money UK creates and curates content relating to personal finance targeted at young people. Financial empowerment often comes from better understanding and education. But not enough of us seek help in financial planning, despite the advantages it can give. We've all grown up with the notion that money makes the world go round, yet so few of us really feel comfortable, or qualified, to engage in the money conversation. They've created a community sharing so much educational content to help people become more financially savvy.  To meet your financial goals, we need to be able to better track and budget our spending, and alter our daily spending. And whilst many of us have been working from home and thus saving money on commuting, eating out and general shopping, maybe it's time to divert most of that ‘saved' money towards investing to be able to make more money.  Our finances also affect our mindset directly. There's peace of mind in knowing that our finances are in good shape – and the feeling of stress when they're not, or when we're not sure - so if you're feeling like you're in that space, this episode is perfect for you. We talk about how you can become more financially savvy with your own money, saving, investing, why you should pay yourself first and much more.  Watch 'The Power of Compound Interest' Video here (as referenced in this episode) Find another startup story Website: anotherstartupstory.com IG: @anotherstartupstory | @tangkarmen Facebook: facebook.com/anotherstartupstory   Find Millennial Money Website: millennialmoneyuk.com IG: @Millennialmoneyuk

In 2020, we saw a fundamental shift in how people think about the world. This is due to the growing pressure of issues threatening human existence: climate change, income inequality, food and water shortages, fires, mental health issues and more. This is why you'll see many influencers focusing on the bigger picture as advocates.  Yumika has been in the entertainment space here in Singapore for the past 4 years and has worked with some incredible brands, including SkII, Dyson, Superdry, Clarins and much more. She's also presented for various networks including the likes of MTV Asia, the Premier League and,  ESPN.  She is a true eco-warrior voicing for what she stands for, including the growing issue with plastics. Motivated by her passion to do her part for sustainability and conservation, she launched her own business called Peco Bag in 2019. Peco Bags are reusable, foldable bags created from regenerated textiles. If you're building a career in the entertainment and modelling industry,  or are interested in building a personal brand for advocacy, or just want to learn more about the sustainability industry and living a more conscious lifestyle - then this episode is for you.  *Please note that my mic was faulty, so my voice may not be as clear as Yumika's in this episode. Apologies in advance. Find another startup story Website: anotherstartupstory.com IG: @anotherstartupstory | @tangkarmen Facebook: facebook.com/anotherstartupstory   Find Yumika Hoskin Website: pecobag.com IG: @yumikahoskin

We all know that “health is wealth” and “food is medicine.” This has become even more apparent over the past year going through this pandemic. It's caused us all to be more conscious of our health - whether that's because we've been through this lockdown or because we've seen those around us decline in health.    In this episode, I speak to Laura Lam - a registered Nutritional Therapist and Functional Medicine Practitioner. She helps individuals regain control over their health. Food and nutrition is something that she's been passionate about for all of her life. Having suffered from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) for a number of years, she understands how debilitating digestive problems can be to everyday life. Laura works with individuals with digestive disorders such as IBS, IBD and SIBO, hormone imbalances, thyroid diseases, mental health conditions, chronic fatigue and tiredness, low immunity and much more. In this episode, we talk about starting your own business or brand as a wellness expert in your specific niche. And if you are a startup founder, and feel like you're constantly overburning and living an unbalanced lifestyle - then this conversation will be a great introduction to how you can live a healthier lifestyle through nutrition and diet. We cover functional medicine, leaky gut, the effectiveness of juicing, supplements, mushrooms, TCM and so much more. Find another startup story Website: anotherstartupstory.com IG: @anotherstartupstory | @tangkarmen Facebook: facebook.com/anotherstartupstory   Find Laura Lam  Website: lauralamnutrition.com IG: @lauralamnutrition

On today's episode, we are in conversation with Rachel Lim - who started the online fashion business known as Love, Bonito at the age of 19. After borrowing her mum's life savings during the financial crisis, she has managed to build the brand into a million-dollar fashion label.  Her main focus is marketing, branding and design - but she also oversees community building, content creation and customer service, all key areas to any e-commerce business. Rachel has redefined the fashion scene in Singapore and grew her $500 blog shop outfit into a multi-million dollar label. The brand remains the leading fashion label in Asia, designed specifically for modern Asian women, and has grown beyond Singapore to HK, Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Australia. Rachel was honoured by Forbes as Asia's 30 under 30 in 2016.   In the episode, we get real about the journey she's been through in growing one of the most notable fashion brands in the region over the last 14 years. We look at her strategic approach in the e-commerce space and her own personal growth strategies and key beliefs she's had to develop in order to grow personally and professionally.   Find another startup story Website: anotherstartupstory.com IG: @anotherstartupstory | @tangkarmen Facebook: facebook.com/anotherstartupstory   Find Rachel Lim Website: lovebonito.com IG: @Ms_rach | @lovebonito

Maria Wang-Faulkner is one of the co-founders of Fig alongside Pier Spinazze. Fig is a health and wellness fem-tech company that is revolutionizing the very outdated and confusing world of reproductive health. Fig offers a discreet and simple home-screening kit, advice tailored to your life goals from accredited medical professionals, Doctors and OB-GYNs, and a supportive community of like-minded women. In this episode, we talk about the future of fem-tech, her experience with joining the Singapore Antler incubator, the barriers women face concerning their reproductive health,  the importance of personalization in launching a D2C brand and so much more.  Find another startup story Website: anotherstartupstory.com IG: @anotherstartupstory | @tangkarmen Facebook: facebook.com/anotherstartupstory Find Fig Website: figfertility.com IG: @figfertility

Oliver Worsley is the co-founder of Sequential Skin, a skincare brand that uses molecular analysis and the latest gene sequencing to assess its consumers' skin health. He has developed an app which provides the world's first at-home skin diagnosis to give its users valuable insights into their skin properties. In this episode, we talk about the future of skincare and home-testing kits especially in the health industry, his experience winning the L'Oreal startup competition and of course, how to understand and take better care of your skin.  Find another startup story Website: anotherstartupstory.com IG: @anotherstartupstory | @tangkarmen Facebook: facebook.com/anotherstartupstory Find Sequential Skin Website: https://www.sequentialskin.com IG: @sequential.skin

Pia Mance is a model turned content creator, based in London. Originally from Australia, Pia moved to the UK three years ago and has since amassed a following of over 70K with her fashion and lifestyle content. She managed to grow her following while studying for a PR degree and now runs her socials and brand deals solo, giving her full control over her image.  In this episode, we talk about branding yourself, useful apps and editing software to fine-tune your images, the thought process that goes around accepting jobs and working with brands as an influencer and building the confidence to say no to work that does not benefit you. Find another startup story Website: anotherstartupstory.com IG: @anotherstartupstory | @tangkarmen Facebook: facebook.com/anotherstartupstory Find Pia: @piamance

Reda Jouahri is a Creative Director based in Rotterdam. He's also the Founder of Kinfill, a cleaning product company with the values of efficiency and aesthetics at their core. Launched only in January this year (2020), and with no idea of how much cleanliness would dominate our lives, Kinfill first came to fruition four years ago. Now, the company has evolved, presenting Ista-grammable products that use everlasting Italian glass bottles to allow a visually appealing and green approach to cleaning supplies that would sit beautifully in any home. We talk about how he branded this cleaning product to make it look so aesthetically pleasing, the circular economy, ethical decisions in business and how to avoid greenwashing your product. For transcriptions of episodes, go to anotherstartupstory.com Find another startup story Website: anotherstartupstory.com IG: @anotherstartupstory | @tangkarmen Facebook: facebook.com/anotherstartupstory Find Kinfill Website: kinfill.com IG: @kinfill.homecare

"I'm thinking of starting a Podcast, but I feel like everyone is", is what you're thinking...  There are currently approx 1.4m live podcasts, but around 7.8 billion people in the world, that means only 0.2% of the population have their own Podcast. If you have something to say, there is still room for you! Podcasting and audio storytelling is the future of marketing. So if you're thinking of starting a podcast but are not sure where to even begin, this episode dives straight into the basic principles of getting started. It comes with a 'Starting a Podcast' 3-page workbook to complement this episode, download for free at anotherstartupstory.com/shop.   Find another startup story Website: anotherstartupstory.com IG: @anotherstartupstory | @tangkarmen Facebook: /anotherstartupstory

For many of you starting or running a business, you'll also know that working a 9-5 and accepting a paycheque each month isn't going to create real assets. Imagine playing Monopoly and never buying any assets or investments that generate income. Imagine you just went around collecting $200, giving your money to the rich, and trying to stay out of jail. That is how most people live their lives.  To gain real wealth, it's all about investing in stocks and shares, assets and real estate. Planning to buy your first real estate property can be really complicated which is why we invited Chris Bello, real estate expert on the Podcast.  We cover factors to think about when buying your first property, overcoming the down payment hurdle, building a cash flow machine and much more.  Chris also has his own podcast called the 'Entrepreneur Motivation' Podcast with over 40,000 downloads a month.   Find another startup story Website: anotherstartupstory.com IG:@anotherstartupstory | @tangkarmen Facebook: facebook.com/anotherstartupstory   Find Chris Bello  Website: chrisbello.com Podcast: Spotify

The minds behind the late and great Ronin, Punch and Gather cafes here in the heart of Singapore have perfected a combination of coffee culture and brunch.  But what caught our eye and makes all of the cafe concepts stand out is it's interior and aesthetics. Evident in the interior, the branding and marketing materials the brands emulate a minimalist scandi vibe. In this episode, he talks about starting the cafe concepts from scratch, curating a beautiful social media feed from little to no cost, the changing trends in the F&B industry in a post COVID world and what kind of new economic models will arise and much more.    Find another startup story Website: anotherstartupstory.com IG:@anotherstartupstory | @tangkarmen Facebook: facebook.com/anotherstartupstory   Find Gather and Punch IG: @gathershop.co | punch.gram

If we can take anything away from our time in quarantine, it's getting to know ourselves. Think of this time as an introspective pause to review our lifestyle choices and make the changes we need because it benefits our all-encompassing health, not for Instagram clout. Consumer's wellness intentions are shifting to the individual as we experience this learning curve of self. This episode explores the wellness industry where I talk to the beautiful Tasha Kolonas, founder of the Happy Hue. She's also a certified personal trainer, nutrition coach and an instructor at Barry's Bootcamp Singapore. With an academic background in Philosophy and a love for all things fitness/health, Tasha has struck a unique combination of philosophical thought and wellbeing at The Happy Hue. We discuss the different facets of wellness; sleep, train, nourish, recover, and stimulation, taking the leap into fitness entrepreneurship and much more.  Books recommended in the Podcast: The Emotional Life of Your Brain - by Richard Davidson and Sharon Begley Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams - by Matthew Walker  How to Change Your Mind - by Michael Pollan The Source - by Tara Swart   Find another startup story Website: anotherstartupstory.com IG:@anotherstartupstory | @tangkarmen Facebook: facebook.com/anotherstartupstory   Find Tasha Website: thehappyhue.com IG: @thehappyhue

Federico Folcia is the co-founder of Crane Social Space in Singapore, an ecosystem that encourages lifelong learning, and a social space where likeminded individuals gather for fitness, workshops, lifestyle events and co-working. In addition to running Crane, Federico also has his own consultancy offering digital transformation. Crane is his third start-up and in this episode, we talk about the birth of the co-working space, retail space and building community, new age digital creators, the biggest challenge in his entrepreneurial journey and sharing life experience within your professional expertise and much more.   Find another startup story Website: anotherstartupstory.com IG:@anotherstartupstory | @tangkarmen Facebook: facebook.com/anotherstartupstory Find Crane Website: wearecrane.com IG: @crane.official

Ethos is a magazine for and about people who embrace new and innovative ways of doing business. They believe that business can be a force for good, and the magazine aims to champion and highlight those who are changing the world through their ethical aims and innovative ideas. Business should be about people and ideas – business models are simply vehicles. Ethos writes about great businesses (global and local) and the sector's success stories, covering community, fresh ideas and free-thinking entrepreneurs. In this episode, we explore the assumption that 'Print is Dead', how to become a better writer, crowd-funding to validate an idea and much more.    For transcripts of episodes, go to anotherstartupstory.com Find another startup story Website: anotherstartupstory.com IG:@anotherstartupstory | @tangkarmen Facebook: facebook.com/anotherstartupstory Find Ethos Website: ethos-magazine.com IG: @ethos_mag

Joant Úbeda is the son of Nicaraguan refugees who fled from the country's Sandinista-Contra War of the 1980s. At age 10, his parents bought him a small camcorder with which he made short action films with his neighbours and edited them in-camera. He received his Master of Fine Arts degree in film directing with New York University and is now a Film director based in Singapore. He also works at PwC's newest Experience Centre as an in-house film director to focus on creative technology projects. This year he released his feature film debut, Sementara (“transient”), which is a documentary encapsulating the philosophies, daydreams, and crucial moments strangers share. Its world premiere will be held at the prestigious 31st Singapore International Film Festival on November 29th. We talk about his journey as a Film Director and how you can use storytelling to produce the best content for your business and increasing the ROI in your marketing. For transcripts of episodes, go to anotherstartupstory.com Find another startup story Website: anotherstartupstory.com IG:@anotherstartupstory | @tangkarmen Facebook: facebook.com/anotherstartupstory Find Joant Úbeda Website: joantubeda.com IG: @ubeda 

With a 5* podcast, Membership club and a best-selling book under her belt, Alice Law is a Holistic and Stress Coach and an industry expert within the healing and wellness space.  Living in the middle of a pandemic with so many lives disrupted, jobs lost, families and loved ones separated, it's been a stressful year and so in this session, we focus on how to get through and manage these drastic life changes. We also dive deep into how you can unblock subconscious beliefs of unworthiness while expanding into alignment with your purpose - to create a life you want to live.    For transcripts of episodes, go to anotherstartupstory.com Find another startup story Website: anotherstartupstory.com IG:@anotherstartupstory | @tangkarmen Facebook: facebook.com/anotherstartupstory Find Alice Law  Website: lawali-life.com IG: @lawali_life    

Our founder, Karmen talks through the 3 key steps you need to take now if COVID has negatively impacted your revenue and profit levels in your business.    Find another startup story Website: anotherstartupstory.com IG: @anotherstartupstory | @tangkarmen Facebook: /anotherstartupstory

After witnessing the fashion textile waste during her honeymoon in India, Eshita Kabra returned back home to London and took action. Leaving her familiar corporate career in investment and created ‘By Rotation', a fashion rental app that is leading the way into a more sustainable future. Karmen and Eshita discuss her journey from the corporate culture she had always known to entrepreneurship in the fashion and tech industry with no business fashion experience. They also discuss marketing strategies for launching an App and how to get featured in the biggest fashion publications such as Vogue, Vanity Fair and Harper's Bazaar. Eshita also offers advice in which we can take to make our own consumptions more sustainable.   For transcripts of episodes, go to anotherstartupstory.com Find another startup story Website: anotherstartupstory.com IG: @anotherstartupstory | @tangkarmen Facebook: facebook.com/anotherstartupstory   Find Eshita Kabra Website: byrotation.com IG: @byrotationofficial

With a family history completely immersed in alcohol production since the 1900s, Raphael Holzer, alongside friend Neville Kotewall, launched Fernet Hunter in Hong Kong. Fernet Hunter is a fresh take on a classic Italian bitter, combining herbs and spices handpicked in the forests of Brunwald. With a history working with Zuma and Yardbird, Raphael is also a seasoned F&B consultant helping to develop concepts for restaurants and bards.   Raphael and Karmen discuss the best way to crack the F&B industry, the best launch strategies for Asia versus Europe, the importance of photography and typeface in branding and much more.    For transcripts of episodes, go to anotherstartupstory.com Find another startup story Website: anotherstartupstory.com IG:@anotherstartupstory | @tangkarmen Facebook: facebook.com/anotherstartupstory   Find Fernet Hunter  Website: fernethunter.com IG: @fernethunter

David Abraham is the co-founder of Outpost, which is a co-working and living space for digital nomads in Bali and Cambodia. His professional background spans many fields; from working at the United Nations Support Facility for Indonesian Recovery, overseeing budgets and foreign assistance programs at the White House Office of Management and Budget, and even having a short stint in risk management at Lehman Brothers. In addition, he's also run a non-profit organization in Uganda, lectured in Lithuania, and he's written a book titled The Elements of Power. David and Karmen discuss escaping the 9-5, the digital nomad movement, how the birth of Outpost came about, the future of co-working, how to find your creative craft and so much more.   For transcripts of episodes, go to anotherstartupstory.com Find another startup story Website: anotherstartupstory.com IG:@anotherstartupstory | @tangkarmen Facebook: facebook.com/anotherstartupstory   Find Outpost IG: @destination.outpost

With a career background in strategy consulting for one of the “big four” Deloitte to founding and building new ventures, Kat's knowledge in strategy, leadership and business growth is substantial. She has previously co-founded Sen Natural, an e-commerce beauty brand in SEA and is currently helping a number of brands to get to the next level of growth. She is also the co-host of the in.sync podcast, the podcast connecting business and spirituality.  She and Karmen discuss different types of entrepreneurship and how you can find the type that suits you and also the importance of self-awareness and how personal development can help scale your business. Find another startup story Website: anotherstartupstory.com IG:@anotherstartupstory | @tangkarmen Facebook: facebook.com/anotherstartupstory   Find Kat Kugler IG: @humanpluscollective

At the young age of 19, Hanli started modelling and quickly coveted magazine covers for Seventeen, NYLON, RØMP, Her World and Shape in Singapore. Riding on the momentum, she auditioned for MTV's host search and solidified her presence as an MTV VJ. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to perfect their presentation skills as Hanli shares her tips on how to talk better in front of a crowd. She also talks about the differentiating factors that helped shape her own personal brand. Quirky, fun and spontaneous like her, this episode uncovers her personal life and exploration acting.  For transcripts of episodes, go to anotherstartupstory.com Find another startup story Website: anotherstartupstory.com IG: @anotherstartupstory | @tangkarmen Facebook: facebook.com/anotherstartupstory  Find Hanli Hoefer Website: hanlihoefer.com Instagram: @hanlihoefer KHLOE (MeWatch)

Zaran runs a lead touring and music agency in APAC known as Collective Minds. Bringing over his experience from marketing for underground events in London to working with Pharrell Williams for a festival has made him well-versed in understanding the music industry. He shares with us the good, bad and ugly as he takes us on a personal journey of doubts, second chances and renewal during uncertain times. This episode is jam-packed with industry knowledge with the right kind of business acumen that can be applied to any sector.  We go over his little black book on networking, his insights as he adapts to a different business sector, as well as advice for the creatives, “the culture shifters” of our generation, as he likes to call it. For transcripts of episodes, go to anotherstartupstory.com Find another startup story Website: anotherstartupstory.com IG: @anotherstartupstory | @tangkarmen Facebook: facebook.com/anotherstartupstory  Find Collective Minds Website: collectiveminds.asia Instagram: @zeemanhk | @collectivemindsasia | @222artsclub | @selects_sg

After being unemployed for 6 months but continually putting in the work to grow her social media, Nadia Anya finally took the plunge and made it her full-time career. Since interviewing her on this episode, she has grown her following from 345K to 533K on Instagram and produces a thriving Youtube channel that showcases hand-picked pieces from her favourite fashion brands. Collaborating with Pretty Lavish UK to curate her own collection, she has plans to launch her own fashion brand in the future. A fashion icon for many with a minimalist Scandinavian approach, Nadia takes us through humble beginnings when she would take mirror selfies in her University dorm room while smashing out her dissertation. Join me, as we get an inside look into her business acumen and approach to finances. Learn the fundamental strategies to grow your social platform and engage with your community. And since we're all trying to grapple with a routine that optimises work/life balance during this lockdown, we've added her daily schedule in the conversation for good measure. Disclaimer: Information shared in this episode is relevant to the time the interview was made back in 2018.  For transcripts of episodes, go to anotherstartupstory.com   Find another startup story Website: anotherstartupstory.com IG: @anotherstartupstory | @tangkarmen Facebook: facebook.com/anotherstartupstory    Find Nadia Anya Website: nadiaanya.com  IG: @nadiaanya__

Talent Village (previously Model Village) is a community of models and brands. The company was created in 2017 and was born a member's club for models transiting through London. It has now expanded as an influencer marketing platform and tech start-up which offers influence solutions for brands to collaborate with highly engaged models on Instagram.  *** Sign up for the another startup story email newsletter at anotherstartupstory.com/signup  For transcripts of episodes, go to anotherstartupstory.com Find another startup story Website: anotherstartupstory.com IG:@anotherstartupstory | @tangkarmen Facebook: facebook.com/anotherstartupstory  Find Talent Village Website: talentvillage.com IG: @talent.village

After moving to Hong Kong, self-confessed skin-care lover Winona Tan decided to start her own skincare company - without any experience of working in the skincare industry. Two years later, W.ANT skincare is stocked in many outlets including Robinsons and the Social Space. Offering a range of soothing cruelty-free, chemical-free and 100% ethical products of course we were interested in the journey she took to get here. In this episode, we cover topics on what it's like running an e-commerce business on your own, product development, sourcing suppliers, finding your skin type, superfoods to eat for your health, how to eliminate blackheads, what are these chemicals in skincare products such as retinol, AHAs and BHAs, benefits of Gua Sha facials and much much more! The another startup story Podcast is for creative entrepreneurs, artists and leaders wanting to be the best versions of themselves. Be the artist of your life.  *** Sign up for the another startup story email newsletter at anotherstartupstory.com/signup  For transcripts of episodes, go to anotherstartupstory.com   Find another startup story Website: anotherstartupstory.com IG: @anotherstartupstory | @tangkarmen Facebook: facebook.com/anotherstartupstory  Find Winona Tan Website: wantskincare.com IG: @wantskincare

After growing weary of the 9-5 life and the “power-point” day that came with working in a consultancy firm, Julies Geis realised it was time for a change. As a result, he founded ON ANY GIVEN MONDAY, one of the world's first remote strategic branding agencies. By working remotely, Julius believes this motivates the individual through passion rather than paycheque. In this session, we talk about the secret formula to working remotely and what a digital nomad really looks like. If you're interested in increasing efficiency in working remotely, branding, brand strategy and e-commerce this episode is for you.  The another startup story Podcast is for creative entrepreneurs, artists and leaders wanting to be the best versions of themselves. Be the artist of your life.  *** Sign up for the another startup story email newsletter at anotherstartupstory.com/signup  For transcripts of episodes, go to anotherstartupstory.com   Find another startup story Website: anotherstartupstory.com IG: @anotherstartupstory | @tangkarmen Facebook: facebook.com/anotherstartupstory    Find Julius Geis Website (Rebranded studio): www.aina.studio

Rossella has been a seasoned traveller since the tender age of four, living in and exploring the Far East. Working in the legal sector for a variety of clients, such as Vivienne Westwood and the United Nations, Rossella made the transition to work in the creative industry. Now based between Malta and Milan she consults and writes for brands and creatives around the globe; including the likes of Design Anthology and ISĒ.  In this session, we cover things you can do during this quarantine period as a creative, brand, business, startup or freelancer. Over the past couple of months, I and our community around me have all experienced uncertainty, fear and anxiety with events being cancelled and contracts being postponed. It can be so easy to lose motivation right now, but we must continue to make the most out of each situation and use this quiet period to take stock, reflect and work on those things that you've never had time to. Things like a brand refresh, starting that website or writing that business plan. We hope this episode gives you a spark of inspiration. The another startup story Podcast is for creative entrepreneurs, artists and leaders wanting to be the best versions of themselves. Be the artist of your life.  *** Sign up for the another startup story email newsletter at anotherstartupstory.com/signup  For transcripts of episodes, go to anotherstartupstory.com Find another startup story Website: anotherstartupstory.com IG:@anotherstartupstory | @tangkarmen Facebook: facebook.com/anotherstartupstory  Find Rossella Frigerio Website: one-blue-dot.com | maltacreativecollective.com IG: @one_blue_dot | @malta_creative_collective   

Simone Heng is a professional keynote speaker, sought-after international MC and former broadcaster. Over her one and a half decade-long career in the entertainment industry, Simone's job was to build memorable connections with audiences on stage, on air, online and one-to-one. Simone has studied speech writing in London under Tony Blair's former speechwriter Philip Collins. However, it is her cross-continental adventures which have allowed her to become a true student of Human Connection and she now speaks to organisations on the connection techniques which will transform how you work, live and meet people in a world where disconnection is growing. We talk about how the power of storytelling can change people's lives in speeches and marketing amongst sharing her secret tips on public speaking. The another startup story Podcast is for creative entrepreneurs, artists and leaders wanting to be the best versions of themselves. Be the artist of your life.    *** Sign up for the another startup story email newsletter at anotherstartupstory.com/signup  For transcripts of episodes, go to anotherstartupstory.com   Find another startup story Website: anotherstartupstory.com IG:@anotherstartupstory | @tangkarmen Facebook: facebook.com/anotherstartupstory  Find Simone Heng Website: simoneheng.com IG: @simoneheng

"The East and West of China are completely different, the spending is different, the income is different and it isn't an easy transition.” With his father working in advertising, Jason Cohen grew up travelling around the world as a child; which in turn developed his passion for travel, hospitality and design. He first started out as a hotel consultant at the age of 29, and now is one of the founding shareholders of the CÉ LA VI  Group, delivering luxury dining and entertainment at iconic locations. Having built such a strong reputation across the APAC hospitality scene, Jason and I caught up over a fresh mint tea in the 55 story high tower known as Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. We cover his journey on how he started out in the hospitality industry and how they've expanded across APAC. Join us for an intimate conversation unpacking the story behind the established CÉ LA VI  Group, we also reveal the challenges involved in running the company and growing the global brand. The another startup story Podcast is for creative entrepreneurs, artists and leaders wanting to be the best versions of themselves. Be the artist of your life.    *** Sign up for the another startup story email newsletter at anotherstartupstory.com/signup  For transcripts of episodes, go to anotherstartupstory.com Find another startup story Website: anotherstartupstory.com IG:@anotherstartupstory | @tangkarmen Facebook: facebook.com/anotherstartupstory  Find CÉ LA VI  Website: celavi.com IG: @celavisingapore

"It's most important for you to have your own niche, your own area of strength. Brands will line up with you if you're very honest with what you post.” Meet Jia En, a former runner-up of Miss Universe Singapore beauty queen turned fitness guru to lifestyle influencer and swimwear entrepreneur. But it's not always been glitz and glam for Jia En, we talk about how she was previously juggling part-time jobs to pay for school fees.  We also cover how to create an e-commerce brand that stands out, dos and don'ts on social media, the truth behind why some influencers make it and some don't in this digital generation. Podcast episode and interview live on online now.  The another startup story Podcast is for creative entrepreneurs, artists and leaders wanting to be the best versions of themselves. Be the artist of your life.  *** Sign up for the another startup story email newsletter at anotherstartupstory.com/signup  For transcripts of episodes, go to anotherstartupstory.com Find another startup story Website: anotherstartupstory.com IG:@anotherstartupstory | @tangkarmen Facebook: facebook.com/anotherstartupstory  Find Sorakiniswim: sorakiniswim.com IG: @iamjiaen

"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do” The 2% Mindset: only 2% of the population go for their dreams with confidence and excitement. Only 2% of the population choose happiness and fulfilment. Only 2% of the population get the most out of life by exploring new things and embracing the unknown. Only 2% of the population live life without limits and act in spite of fear.  And the remaining 98% of the population? They remain in their comfort zone and are content with just getting by. 98% of the population live their lives playing it safe, doing the right things and save themselves for some future event that never happens. 98% of the population enjoy being like everyone else and simply let life push them into submission because they have no guts. Deep down inside they are terrified of taking risks and end up settling for less. This episode talks about why taking action and starting now is the key to a 2% mindset.   The another startup story Podcast is for creative entrepreneurs, artists and leaders wanting to be the best versions of themselves. Be the artist of your life.    *** Sign up for the another startup story email newsletter at anotherstartupstory.com/signup  For transcripts of episodes, go to anotherstartupstory.com   Find another startup story Website: anotherstartupstory.com IG:@anotherstartupstory | @tangkarmen Facebook: facebook.com/anotherstartupstory 

“Your people are your brand ambassadors and they need to be able to believe in it. If your people don't believe in your brand and don't feel some sort of ownership about how it's created then how are you going to sell it to the outside world?" Claire Humphris is one of the six founding partners of Iris Worldwide, a leading marketing agency with offices in London, Singapore, Sydney, New York and more. We cover topics such as how to get clients to see your value, what it takes to be a good ROI and what it takes to be a leader. The another startup story Podcast is for creative entrepreneurs, artists and leaders wanting to be the best versions of themselves. Be the artist of your life.    *** Sign up for the another startup story email newsletter at anotherstartupstory.com/signup  For transcripts of episodes, go to anotherstartupstory.com Find another startup story Website: anotherstartupstory.com IG:@anotherstartupstory | @tangkarmen Facebook: facebook.com/anotherstartupstory  Find Iris Website: iris-worldwide.com IG: @irisworldwide  

He is the man behind a $100m business known as the world's largest seminar organiser, which runs over 500 events around the world each year in 30 countries and across 70 cities. They have approximately 10 million attendees with an incredible lineup of guest speakers including the likes of Tony Robbins, Bill Clinton, Gary V, Grant Cardone, Tai Lopez, Russell Brand and many more. Richard and I met in Singapore earlier this year at the National Achievers Congress event where Gary V was speaking. In this episode, we dive deep into how it all started, mastering authentic networking, building trust and relationship-leveraging to build your business and the key teachings on marketing, selling and event planning.  The another startup story Podcast is for creative entrepreneurs, artists and leaders wanting to be the best versions of themselves. Be the artist of your life.  *** Sign up for the another startup story email newsletter at anotherstartupstory.com/signup  For transcripts of episodes, go to anotherstartupstory.com   Find another startup story Website: anotherstartupstory.com IG:@anotherstartupstory | @tangkarmen Facebook: facebook.com/anotherstartupstory  Find Success Resources  Website: successresources.com IG: @successresourcesuk

In a distraction-filled world of Social Media, notifications and open-plan offices. The ability and discipline to focus on a cognitively demanding task without losing focus is becoming rarer in this day and age. It's harder than ever to focus. So how do we increase productivity? Here are 4 rules for focusing in a distracted world. *** Sign up for the another startup story email newsletter at anotherstartupstory.com/signup  For transcripts of episodes, go to anotherstartupstory.com Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Please fill out the form at anotherstartupstory.com/contact Find another startup story Website: anotherstartupstory.com IG:@anotherstartupstory | @tangkarmen Facebook: facebook.com/anotherstartupstory 

How do I grow my IG following? The answer everyone wants to know. Whether you're trying to grow your business, personal brand, community or just to raise awareness for a specific cause.  So I asked the owner of @AchieveTheImpossible IG account (with a humble 1M followers), Peter Bone, to spill the secret sauce.   In this episode of the another startup story Podcast, Social Media expert Peter Bone and author of Achieve the Impossible, share how to grow an engaged following, why people buy from people and how everyone needs to have a personal brand to increase social and employability status. Listen now.   another startup story is a global community of creative entrepreneurs, artists, influencers & successful personalities that have made a positive impact within the industry. Stories of how successful startups, brands & individuals started out. We delve deep in on each person's struggles, challenges and fears & how they overcame these. An inspiring source of education for creatives following their passion and dreams using entrepreneurship as a tool. Invest in your personal growth today. *** Sign up for the another startup story email newsletter at anotherstartupstory.com/signup  For transcripts of episodes, go to anotherstartupstory.com Find another startup story Website: anotherstartupstory.com IG:@anotherstartupstory | @tangkarmen Facebook: facebook.com/anotherstartupstory  Find Peter Bone: peterjbone.com @achievetheimpossible | @peterjbone

As an entrepreneur, your job is to sell. Whatever industry or niche you're in, if you can't sell, you're going to really struggle. If you're the founder or CEO of your company and you can't sell (or have anyone in your partnership who can) then this is going to be a problem. It's a lot easier to build on communication skills than technical skills. “I'd rather teach a coder marketing skills, than a marketer coding skills” Having the ability to sell is like any other skill on the planet, it can be learnt and these sales skills actually scale over time. If you want to improve your people skills, and most importantly the power or persuasion and negotiation. Tune in for some inspiring business tips, conversations on how to improve your mindset, heartset, soulset and healthset. The another startup story Podcast is for creative entrepreneurs, artists and leaders wanting to be the best versions of themselves. Be the artist of your life. *** Sign up for the another startup story email newsletter at anotherstartupstory.com/signup  For transcripts of episodes, go to anotherstartupstory.com   Find another startup story Website: anotherstartupstory.com IG: @anotherstartupstory | @tangkarmen Facebook: facebook.com/anotherstartupstory 

Sustainability. This buzzword has all but saturated the retail space, but what exactly does it mean to live a sustainable life? We want to do good – but we don't know which brands to buy from? Green Is The New Black is Asia's first-ever conscious festival and platform. It's a place for people who want to #LiveMoreConsciously by improving the way they think, work and consume. In this episode of the another startup story Podcast, avid connector of conscious individuals and brands, Steph Dickson and founder of GITNB, shares how she built a brand from starting a community-driven blog – and how she went from side hustle to full-time entrepreneur. Other topics covered include; financial modelling and projections, the smart way to find investors and the right business partner.   Tune in for some inspiring business tips, conversations on how to improve your mindset, heartset, soulset and healthset. The another startup story Podcast is for creative entrepreneurs, artists and leaders wanting to be the best versions of themselves. Be the artist of your life. *** Sign up for the another startup story email newsletter at anotherstartupstory.com/signup  For transcripts of episodes, go to anotherstartupstory.com Find another startup story Website: anotherstartupstory.com IG:@anotherstartupstory | @tangkarmen Facebook: facebook.com/anotherstartupstory  Find Steph Dickson Website: greenisthenewblack.com IG: @greenisthenewblackcom | @stephldickson

Find yourself eating out too much? We may just have the solution... We caught up with London-based fitness guru Joel Burgess, Founder and CEO of Nutrifix App- an app which locates the best places to eat and healthiest dishes to match your nutritional needs. Without a background in tech, Joel initially raised £200,000 on Crowdcube and was selected to join Just Eat's 10-week intensive mentoring scheme and has been featured in Forbes and Women's Health. We talk about the importance of accelerator platforms, partnering with Just Eat and Deliveroo and the secret of adopting an 'Agile Methodology' and finding the best developers. Joel and I also explore the concepts of having 'skin in the game' to create momentum for your business and the short-cut to quick funding. Tune in for some inspiring business tips, conversations on how to improve your mindset, heartset, soulset and healthset. The another startup story Podcast is for creative entrepreneurs, artists and leaders wanting to be the best versions of themselves. Be the artist of your life. *** Sign up for the another startup story email newsletter at anotherstartupstory.com/signup  For transcripts of episodes, go to anotherstartupstory.com Find another startup story Website: anotherstartupstory.com IG:@anotherstartupstory | @tangkarmen Facebook: facebook.com/anotherstartupstory  Find Joel Burgess  Website: www.nutrifix.co IG: @nutrifix_app | @joel_nutrifix 

Dan is a local London lad who has created TV shows and has been in front of the camera and behind directing for many years. He oversights the media for Hillsong London and is passionate about seeing young creatives step into the full potential. He is also the founder of Media Collective London, a community of creatives within Hillsong London across fields such as photography, graphic design, film, fashion and web and app development.  Dan often talks about overcoming fear. Fear of failure is a massive restraint for creatives so learning that failure is not just an option, it's crucial is key to Dan's leadership. Tune in for some inspiring business tips, conversations on how to improve your mindset, heartset, soulset and healthset. The another startup story Podcast is for creative entrepreneurs, artists and leaders wanting to be the best versions of themselves. Be the artist of your life.  *** Sign up for the another startup story email newsletter at anotherstartupstory.com/signup  For transcripts of episodes, go to anotherstartupstory.com Find another startup story Website: anotherstartupstory.com IG:@anotherstartupstory | @tangkarmen Facebook: facebook.com/anotherstartupstory  Find Dan Blythe Website: hillsong.com/uk/mcl IG: @mediacollectivelondon | @danblythe8

Joanna's (Founder of Dai fashion) 8-year finance career in New York and London instilled a style of polished attitude and smart sensibility. Yet, when it came to workwear shopping, she felt increasingly discouraged by the market where effortless style, function, quality and value rarely coexisted. So she had the vision of a brand where none of these factors were compromised – a brand of performance wear that empowered the professional woman. We caught up in the heart of East London and spoke about discovering your gifts and talents, making the leap to becoming an entrepreneur and the uncertainty that comes with that. We also talk about the importance of negotiation for any e-commerce business in dealing with multiple stakeholders.  Tune in for some inspiring business tips, conversations on how to improve your mindset, heartset, soulset and healthset. The another startup story Podcast is for creative entrepreneurs, artists and leaders wanting to be the best versions of themselves. Be the artist of your life.  *** Sign up for the another startup story email newsletter at anotherstartupstory.com/signup  For transcripts of episodes, go to anotherstartupstory.com Find another startup story Website: anotherstartupstory.com IG:@anotherstartupstory | @tangkarmen Facebook: facebook.com/anotherstartupstory  Find Joanna Dai Website: daiwear.com IG: @dai

Quintessentially is the world's leading luxury lifestyle group with around 100,000 customers globally and 800 billionaires including the likes of Madonna, Richard Branson and P.Diddy. We talk about how this Oxford graduate started out in film working with Elton John, and eventually made the transition to start Quintessentially. We talk about how the influencer era is coming to an end and how he's built an exciting new platform, Kindred - the solution which provides a powerful intersection between brands, advocates (consumers) and charities. Aaron also shares with us what he looks for as an investor and how it's all about people, timing and ideas. Alongside tips on how to manage stress and anxiety, we share his personal journey to success.  Tune in for some inspiring business tips and conversations on how to improve your productivity and mindset. The another startup story Podcast is for creative entrepreneurs, artists and leaders wanting to be the best versions of themselves. Be the artist of your life.  *** Sign up for the another startup story email newsletter at anotherstartupstory.com/signup  For transcripts of episodes, go to anotherstartupstory.com Find another startup story Website: anotherstartupstory.com IG:@anotherstartupstory | @tangkarmen Facebook: facebook.com/anotherstartupstory  Website: Quintessentially.com | Kindred.co

On the night of our launch event in London, we were joined by a Creative Director, Social entrepreneur and Influencer to talk on the topics of branding, monetizing your passion, fear of failure, innovation and creativity in the workplace, morning routines, leadership and more.  Panel Speakers: Esther Knight (Fabric for Freedom), Dan Blythe (Hillsong London and Media Collective London) and Nadia Anya (fashion influencer)  *** Sign up for the another startup story email newsletter at anotherstartupstory.com/signup  For transcripts of episodes, go to anotherstartupstory.com Find another startup story Website: anotherstartupstory.com IG:@anotherstartupstory | @tangkarmen Facebook: facebook.com/anotherstartupstory 

Thierry Brunfaut is the Creative Director and Founding Partner of Base Design agency, and author of the 5 minute Poster Series. Base is an international network of studios led by creatives in Brussels, New York and Geneva. Their design philosophy is that 'Brands are like people. They stand out through their unique personalities and attitudes'. *** Sign up for the another startup story email newsletter at anotherstartupstory.com/signup  For transcripts of episodes, go to anotherstartupstory.com Find another startup story Website: anotherstartupstory.com IG:@anotherstartupstory | @tangkarmen Facebook: facebook.com/anotherstartupstory  Find Thierry Brunfaut Website: Basedesign.com IG: @Base_design | @Thierrybrunfaut

Steven Jenkins and Lance Legel are the founders of 3CO. A digital AI start-up whereby consumers can purchase plants in augmented reality using their phone. Both starting out as freelance coders and digital nomads travelling around the world, they entered into the startup world landing a spot within Techstars, one of the most established start-up incubators in the world. They share their honest tips and tricks along their journey to starting a tech company.