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We celebrate amazing Malaysian entrepreneurs!

Jaida Ow


    • Jul 26, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 47 EPISODES


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    EP47 - Getting into Business with Friends (Jan Wong, OpenMinds Resources)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 50:10


    Jan Wong from OpenMinds Resources shares about tough conversations that you should have before getting into business with friends, what it means to bootstrap a company and how did he decide to charge his first ever client.

    EP46 - Never Too Late to Chase Your Purpose (Yong Lin Teh, Kravve)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 39:33


    Yong Lin from Kravve shares about how crowdfunding works in Malaysia, if Grab is evil and how to find your purpose.

    EP45 - How to go from Freelancer to Entrepreneur (Limzy, Love Limzy Co.)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 41:49


    Limzy from Love Limzy Co shares about why done is better than perfect, if it's possible to replicate successful business models and how to transition from a freelancer to an entrepreneur.

    EP44 - Yeap, They're Good in Bed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 38:23


    Joey from Joey Mattress shares about winning in a monopolised industry, launching its successful return policy and why you should not obsessively monitor your competitors.

    EP43 - Don't Wait to be Triggered to Finally have a ThoughtFull Chat (Joan Low)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 47:25


    Joan shares about how she started ThoughtFull, a Digital Mental Health Company without being a medical professional, solutions to the stigma on mental health, and finding the right mental health care during this pandemic.

    EP42 - Am I Too Late In The Game? (Charis Ow)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 38:31


    Charis got her slot in Disney even though she was older than the ideal age range; started the apparel business NIKO & CLARE at 29; and continues to go with the flow in her entertainment career. Is she too late in the game?

    EP41 - Snack On Some Amazin' Grazes (Amy Zheng)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 44:46


    “Running a business is a great way to keep our egos in check.” Learn about how Amy treats work as “play”, while changing the way we snack through Amazin' Graze.

    EP40 - Unicorn Cakes and The Dream Come True (Satira Diana)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 44:52


    Satira Diana, the founder of KEK & Co shares about how she built her side hustle into one of the best online luxury cakeries - featuring the viral Unicorn Cakes, and how she reignited her lost passion for the business!

    EP39 - Head and Heart on Fire (Brian Soo)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 39:20


    Succession of a traditional family business and taking it into the new era is no easy feat. Find out how Brian from Fire Fighter Industry successfully sold thousands of “boring” fire extinguishers online, pioneered the B2C market for it, while maintaining harmony and balance while working with his family.

    EP38 - Hey Mother Chuckers & Frenss, Let's Go Hejau! (Mandy Gioh)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 42:00


    Mandy Gioh, the Creative Genius behind Jane Chuck, Motherchuckers, Hejau and more talks about coming up with her unique visual art styles, view on different influencer-linked brands, and future plans for Chucks.

    EP 37 - Trust Us, We're Doctors, Doc2Us (Raymond Choy)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 55:40


    Dr. Raymond from Doc2Us shares about pitching from an ambulance, biggest business regret, and evaluating start-up ideas.

    EP 36 - Not Enough Money La (Peter Yong)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 48:40


    Peter, the founder of Mr. Money TV shares tips to talk about money without hurting relationships, lifestyle inflation, and building a financial edutainment empire.

    EP35 - Buying Out Of Sympathy (Suzanne Ling)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 59:50


    Suzanne, the co-founder of PichaEats shares about profit with a purpose, Covid scare in the company, and if her sacrifices are worth it.

    EP34 - The Social Media Dilemma (Adele Chow)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 43:03


    Adele from Sevenvault shares about founding a social media content marketing agency, why brands fail at influencer campaigns, and social media addiction.

    EP 33 - Crunch It, Shake It, Munch It! (Pierre Pang)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 54:33


    Pierre, the 3rd gen. of Mamee Double-Decker shares about how a 50-year-old family business stays relevant, using conflicts to create attention and generational succession.

    EP 32 - Oppa Myeongdong Style (Vincent Lua)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 34:20


    Vincent, the CEO of MyeongDong Topokki shares about utilizing tech to revolutionize the F&B industry, starting without using your own money, and why market dominance.

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    EP31 - Can I be your FAVE-ourite? (Chen Chow Yeoh)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2021 45:11


    CC, the co-founder of Fave shares about the dynamics between two leaders, whether consultants make good entrepreneurs and laying off employees.

    EP30 - It's Not A Scam (Jonathan Quek)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 46:41


    Jonathan from Owners Circle talks about giving up a 5 figure job to return home at 25, convincing BURSA Malaysia and what's next after finding product-market fit.

    EP 29 - Ohno, Another Insurance Guy? (Shengyi Koh)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 47:34


    Shengyi shares about his first deal closed, being replaced by online insurance services and items to be mindful about when reviewing insurance proposals.

    EP28 - Hey, Can This Work Ah? (Kim May Chee)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 28:41


    Kim, founder of COCOdry, Malaysia's first blow-dry bar talks about rejections, raising startup capital and reviving her family's business.

    EP27 - No One Will Ever Love You (Sonya Danita Charles)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 43:07


    Sonya, a model with vitiligo talks about growing up with a rare skin condition, leaving Malaysia and what you could you do when you want to stare at someone in public.

    EP26 - I Didn't Choose It (Timothy Tiah)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 44:14


    Tim talks about disclosing his wage to to his employees, working with his other half and chasing money / fame.

    EP25 - Ong Mari, Ong Money! (Suyin Ong)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 48:34


    Suyin shares about her biggest financial regret in 2020, her investment style and what FOMO investment means.

    EP 24 - Boba Plushies? Yes Please! (Tze Hing Chan)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2020 33:47


    Tze Hing shares about launching a business idea under 48 hours, whether boba tea plushies' success was pure luck and if online e-commerce courses is a scam.

    EP 23 - Can I Really Do What I Want to Do? (Ngai Yuen Low)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 34:53


    Yuen talks about hosting the first female TV show in Malaysia, becoming a MNC'S youngest director and when it's time to give up on your dreams.

    EP22 - Made in Malaysia.. So? (Hugh Koh)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2020 41:50


    Hugh from PMC talks about plagiarism allegations, whether street wear brands are overpriced and shares about the creation of a brand that is embraced by Malaysians.

    EP21 - Comfort Zone "Break Out" (Ka Wai Cheah)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 38:36


    Kawai talks about getting his hands dirty, pandemic survival strategy and why you should stop having assumptions of what your clients want.

    EP20 - Not Just a Pretty Face (Chanwon Tan)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2020 56:01


    Chanwon, a social media OG shares about the meanest criticism she has ever received, social media FOMO and tips to maintain a healthy relationship.

    EP19 - Run, Alison, Run! (Alison Walker)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 28:16


    Alison shares about how a casual runner ended up sweeping record tittles, whether diet control contributes to performance and why she quitted big 4.

    EP18 - Not a Victim, but a Survivor (Anja Chong)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 50:43


    Anja talks about surviving emotional abuse, learning to change the perspective from winner takes all and how your study funds can be your business's initial capital.

    EP17 - The Real Estate Guy (Sean Tan)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 57:18


    Sean shares about how he made his passion project into his main source of income, couple property purchasing strategies and why he doesn't give a damn.

    EP16 - OMG, They "Liked" Me! (Angelina Kein)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 34:04


    Angelina talks about content creators' obsession over numbers on social media, finding your style of work and how to price your work.

    EP15 - The Video Game Doctor (Evelyn Tan)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 33:21


    Evelyn shares about her PHD in video games, why children should be allowed to play video games and tips to win your next Dota game.

    EP14 - Rebel lah, Bella! (Isabella Tan)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 39:07


    Bella shares about running away from home to study film in NYC, family conflicts over career decisions and how she became friends with her teen idols.

    EP13 - The Heart's Crescendo (Hao Zi Yoh)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 31:19


    Haozi, a concert pianist shares about her move to Germany to pursue her passion at 14, tips to find the right mentor and why she's starting a community for Malaysian pianists.

    EP12 - "Rhodes" to Success (Ezzaty Hasbullah)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 38:01


    Ezzaty talks about her Rhodes Scholarship, surviving sexual assault and co-founding Parti Muda, Malaysia's first ever youth led political party.

    EP11 - Reaching The Skies (Soh Wai Ching, Tower Runner Malaysia)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 28:47


    Wai Ching, Asia's #1 tower runner 'runs' us through his journey to the 'top', his next major breakthrough in Nov and how pure hustle brought not just glory but sponsors too.

    EP10 - Ok To Not Be Ok (Aamir Azhar)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 34:36


    Aamir talks about working in Google, overcoming social isolation and being comfortable in your own skin.

    EP9 - Lawyer to Laksa, Court to Food Court (Mandy Yin, Sambal Shiok)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 34:19


    Mandy from Sambal Shiok shares about corporate burnout as a lawyer, passion to profit conversion and how customers can be your best marketers.

    EP8 - Too Foreign for Both (Kelly Joeman, Third Culture Kid)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 27:38


    Kelly shares about moving to Malaysia from the lens of a child, identity crisis growing up and the world of corporate content creation.

    EP7 - Balik Kampung for Good (Lunnie Gan, Pencil Rockets)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 37:50


    Lunnie talks about why Malaysia is home, Aussie start-up culture and what it takes to head a company right after graduation.

    EP6 - TVB Dramas in Real Life (Koe Shern)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 42:05


    Koe Shern compares real life with TVB drama fantasies, myth-busts HK stereotypes and explains the graduate job market in HK.

    EP5 - My Quarantine Buddy (Xuan Tan)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2020 32:32


    Xuan, former prisoner of Covid shares her two-week quarantine experience, what's it like flying back during a pandemic and juicy quarantine drama.

    EP4 - The Five Rules of Japanese Dating Culture (Stacey Chin)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 32:30


    Stacey deep-dives into 'kawaii culture', how to say no in Japan and Japanese men stereotypes.

    EP3 - Crash Landing in Korea (Aisyah, Syasya from AnnyeongAisyasya)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 36:27


    Aisyah and Syasya discuss about Korean beauty stereotypes, the not-so-sexy side of running a Youtube channel, and 'Oppa' hunting.

    EP2 - Brains & Brawns On Air (Andrew Scott)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 37:14


    Andrew shares about flying safe, things you should never say to a cabin crew member, and being hit on whilst on air.

    EP1 - The Covid Graduate (Jia Wei Lee)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2020 33:43


    Jia Wei talks about being a Covid graduate, coping strategies, and pandemic job hunting.

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