Hello Mentor is a show where we have raw conversations with successful individuals from various industries as they share their stories with all their ups and downs, along with practical advice, to help you succeed in your career.
Episodes
Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
Selamat datang ke Episod 5 Hello Mentor Musim 2, #OTW to Successfully Changing Career,” yang dihoskan oleh Syasya Madu! Minggu ini, kita akan dengar tentang perjalanan luar biasa Dr. Aen, pengasas produk penjagaan kulit Alluskin. Bayangkan betapa beraninya Dr Aen mengambil langkah meninggalkan kerjaya stabil dalam bidang perubatan untuk menceburi dunia keusahawanan! Kisahnya memberi ilham untuk anda mengikuti minat dan menempuh cabaran baru dalam kerjaya. Dalam episod ini, beliau berkongsi momen penting yang membangkitkan semangat keusahawanannya, cabaran yang dihadapi, dan strategi unik yang membawa kejayaan dalam Alluskin.
Peralihan Dr. Aen dari bidang perubatan ke penjagaan kulit memang luar biasa. Ketahui bagaimana beliau menggunakan kepakaran perubatannya untuk mencipta produk yang inovatif, serta sistem sokongan yang membantu beliau dalam setiap langkah. Episod ini penuh dengan nasihat dan aspirasi untuk membakar semangat bagi sesiapa yang masih mempertimbangkan perubahan kerjaya yang besar. Strim Episod 5 sekarang untuk mendengarkan perbualan yang akan memberi anda inspirasi & motivasi untuk mengejar impian dan mencapai matlamat keusahawanan anda!
To check out Alluskin, here’s the link:
https://www.instagram.com/alluskinofficial/
Welcome to Episode 5 of Hello Mentor Season 2 "#OTW to Successfully Changing Career,” hosted by the ever-engaging Syasya Madu! This week, we're diving into the awe-inspiring journey of Dr. Aen (@draensaari), the innovative founder of Alluskin (@alluskinofficial). Imagine leaving a stable career in medicine to venture into the dynamic world of skincare entrepreneurship—Dr. Aen did just that! Her story is a powerful testament to following your passion and embracing change. In this episode, she shares the pivotal moments that ignited her entrepreneurial spirit, the hurdles she overcame, and the unique strategies that led Alluskin to success.
Dr. Aen’s transition from healthcare to skincare is extraordinary. Discover how she leveraged her medical expertise to create groundbreaking products, and the support system that helped her every step of the way. This episode is packed with invaluable lessons and advice for anyone contemplating a major career change. Don’t miss Dr. Aen’s insights into turning challenges into opportunities and making a successful career transition. Tune in now for a captivating conversation that will inspire you to pursue your dreams and achieve your entrepreneurial goals! Stream Episode 5 for a motivational boost and practical tips on navigating your own career journey.
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Sunday Jul 14, 2024
Sunday Jul 14, 2024
Terbang dari kokpit ke dapur, dua juruterbang berkongsi kisah menarik! Apabila COVID “mematahkan sayap” dua juruterbang ini, mereka tak putus asa untuk terus terbang tinggi! Dalam episod 4 ini, menampilkan Hafiz Rahman dan Afiq Nazar yang berjaya bangkit bersama dan mengembangkan perniagaan mereka dalam Grill Haven.
Bermula dari menjual lemonade, Afiq disunting menjadi founder bersama Hafiz dengan berkongsi kepakaran masing-masing dalam selok-belok dunia perniagaan. Kisah mereka berkisarkan persahabatan, inovasi dan burger estetik yang anda tak nak terlepas! Dengarkan cerita mereka yang penuh inspirasi yang dihoskan oleh Syasya Madu. Strim episod ini sekarang!
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https://www.instagram.com/grillhaven/
Episode 4 hosted by Syasya Madu has landed featuring Hafiz Rahman and Afiq Nazar, the powerhouse duo behind Grill Haven. When COVID grounded their flights, these pilots found a new way to soar by grilling up the best burgers in town!
But that's not all – Hafiz spotted something special in Afiq's lemonade stand and knew they could achieve greatness together. He extended an invite, and the rest is delicious history. Their story is one of friendship, innovation, and mouth-watering burgers that you won't want to miss! Tune in for their inspiring journey, from sky-high ambitions to sizzling success. Stream this episode as a feast for the soul!
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Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
Join us for an inspiring episode of Hello Mentor featuring Christy Ng, the founder of Christy Ng Shoes. In this episode, Christy shares the challenges she faced in building her brand from the ground up, highlighting the pivotal role of mentorship and support from friends during her toughest times. From starting her business with a simple idea to now having multiple stores across the country, Christy's journey is a testament to resilience, innovation, and the power of a strong support network.
Tune in to hear her story and insights on entrepreneurship, growth, and the future of Christy Ng.
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https://www.christyng.com/
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From a flea market shoe seller to serving an international customer base. It all started when Christina Ng who was working for a Swiss Pharmaceutical company decided to put her childhood dream to life and make some side income. After she started to design and market her shoes on Facebook, the news went viral and the Christy Ng Shoes’ fan page gained thousands of fans within the first month.
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Friday Jun 21, 2024
Friday Jun 21, 2024
刘红梅（Law Hong Mei）是The Olive Tree的创始人。她在41岁时开始了她的创业旅程。虽然在四十多岁才开始创业，但她在Triumph International和Levi Strauss的工作经验为她的创业奠定了坚实的基础。从去年开始，她在小红书、TikTok和Instagram上记录她的故事并分享她的知识，在短短15个月内就在小红书吸引了1.6万粉丝。
在本期播客中，我们将与红梅讨论她如何打造个人品牌。红梅将分享她从Levi’s到创业的转变过程，通过小红书建立个人品牌的经验，与不同世代共鸣的方法，以及在社交媒体快速变化中保持品牌真实性的策略。她还会谈到在建立品牌过程中所犯的错误和收获的经验，给年轻人的建议，以及个人品牌对她领导风格和公司文化的影响。
Hong Mei is the founder of The Olive Tree. She started her entrepreneurial journey when she was 41. Although she began her business in her forties, her vast experience in corporate roles at Triumph International and Levi Strauss provided her with a strong foundation to manage her business. Since last year, she has been recording her stories and sharing her knowledge on Xiao Hong Shu, TikTok, and Instagram, and has managed to gain an impressive 16k followers on Xiao Hong Shu within 15 months.
In this podcast episode, we'll dive into how Hong Mei crafted her personal brand. Hong Mei will share her journey from Levi's to entrepreneurship, her insights on building a strong personal brand on platforms like Xiao Hong Shu, tips for connecting with different generations, and strategies for keeping her brand genuine amidst the ever-evolving landscape of social media. She'll also open up about the hiccups she encountered along the way and the valuable lessons she learned, offer some friendly advice for young professionals looking to do the same, and discuss how her personal brand influences her leadership style and shapes the culture at The Olive Tree.
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Saturday May 25, 2024
Saturday May 25, 2024
In this podcast episode, Natalie shares the importance of communication in an organisation and the traits of a communicative and comprehensive person. She talks about the different techniques that can help a person face the fear of speaking in public and stagefright, and she stresses on the importance of practising your communication techniques for whether you’re at work, on stage or at home. Natalie shares some challenges of how she went from being a host on radio to starting a communication business, and how she manages her time and work-life balance.
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Natalie Kniese (@nataliekniese) launched NK (@natalie.kniese) in 2020. Today, with over a decade of experience in Entertainment, Education and Entrepreneurship, Natalie and her co-founder; Misha Shah, find joy in seeing others succeed. Natalie has worked with Marriott, Sephora, Shell, Air Asia, Discovery Channel, Nike, Maybank, Renault, Loreal, Cadbury and many more. In recent years, as an entrepreneur: Natalie has used her communication skills to negotiate and close deals with industry leaders such as W Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Airports and Dior. She now shares her experiences and knowledge in intensive workshops and coaching sessions, which have been carefully engineered to ensure that every single participant is able to understand that communicating effectively is a skill that can be learnt and that there is joy in sharing your ideas with others.
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Friday Mar 18, 2022
Friday Mar 18, 2022
In this podcast episode, Jenn shared the importance of compassionate leadership in an organisation and the traits of a compassionate leader. She talks about making tough decisions and handling areas where business needs are in conflict with employee needs. Jenn shares some challenges of being a compassionate leader and how she handles instances where employees take this leadership style for granted.
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Jenn Low (@jennlow.wco) launched Wanderlust + Co (@wanderlustandco) in 2010. Today, Wanderlust + Co jewels have reached over 140 countries, with styles seen on some of the world's most influential women, from Jessica Alba, Bella Hadid, Khloe Kardashian, and many others. Inspired by their #WCOgirlgang, Jenn’s vision for Wanderlust + Co is to continue to create with care in the years to come. As a working mom with two young kids, Jenn is more committed than ever to sustainability and a mindful design process. “I’m personally really passionate about the symbolism of jewellery and how it fits into the modern woman’s everyday life.
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Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
In this podcast episode, Sean shares his first property purchase and how it happened. Sean talks about the top three factors to consider when buying a property in Malaysia and what kind of property should young Malaysians be looking for. Sean also shares common ruinous mistakes and investment advice for beginners that are looking to invest in real estate.
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With the intention of funding his architectural studies overseas, SeanTan (aka iherng) started off as a real estate agent selling properties via online property portals online right after his graduation.
Personally, he bought his first investment property when he was only 23 and he never stopped since. Sean is on a mission to make a change to bridge the knowledge in real estate for young Malaysians. iherng is a (Youtube) channel for Sean to share his knowledge and experience that may not be easily accessible by the public.
His work of reviewing properties across Malaysia gained interest of many audiences where he aimed to educate and entertain. As a result, Sean is constantly being invited to collaborate with top tier developers and media houses numerous times as an industry expert, sharing his insights and findings after documenting more than 100 different properties.
Currently, Sean is both a Youtuber as well as a Brand and Marketing Manager for TheMakeoverGuys.
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Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
In this podcast episode, Wai Ken shares the common ruinous mistakes a newbie diving into investments makes. He talks about how much money he would advise a beginner to allocate for investment and some common investing advice people should ignore. Wai Ken shares the success rate of earning returns based on the history in StashAway. At the end of the podcast, Wai Ken talks about the popularity and practicality of investing in Crypto currencies and NFTs.
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Wong Wai Ken, is StashAway Malaysia's Country Manager. Wai Ken has also accumulated asset management experience in the Investments division of Khazanah Nasional Berhad and Premium China Funds Management in Australia. He has gained capital markets experience at Affin Hwang Capital serving in both its Corporate Strategy and Equity Capital Markets departments. With Affin Hwang, he first played an instrumental role in the post-merger integration of the two investment banks. He later gained deals experience with the Equity Capital Markets team, and successfully helped list companies and raise equity on Bursa Malaysia. As Country Manager of StashAway Malaysia, he led the launch of the local business by establishing partnerships and marketing channels.
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Thursday Nov 18, 2021
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
“Being in a startup is tough. People that want to join a startup might think you will free up your time and achieve financial freedom, but there is actually a lot of grind behind the scenes.” --- Advent Phang
In this podcast episode, Advent shares personal stories of his entrepreneurial journey with HealthMetrics. He talks about the differences between being a CTO in a tech startup and a corporate company. Advent shares the challenges faced and lessons learned when building a tech startup.
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Advent Phang is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at HealthMetrics, the award-winning corporate healthcare solution. Advent has more than 14 years of experience as a software solutions architect for gaming, oil and gas, travel and insurance industry. Among his previous accolades include emerging as world champion with his team at the prestigious global AngelHack competition in San Francisco, USA. With all his experiences and achievements, Advent is committed to revolutionising and improving HealthMetrics’ services that comprise technology advancement and data security in providing the best solution to the clients.
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Wednesday May 12, 2021
Wednesday May 12, 2021
“I grew up in a small town in Perak with barely internet access throughout my life because my parents were really strict with the internet. When I went to Melbourne, I was like ‘wow, people actually transact online and I’ve never thought about e-commerce or online business.’” --- Melvin Chee
In this podcast episode, Melvin shares personal stories of his entrepreneurial journey since 2014 back in Melbourne. He talks about how and why he started RPG back then in Melbourne and why he returned to Malaysia. He shares the biggest lesson learned over the years while building RPG and advice to young entrepreneurs who want to start a business.
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Melvin is the founder and CEO of RPG Commerce. RPG was established in 2017 in Melbourne, Australia with a clear mission: to build the largest number of DTC (direct-to-consumer) e-Commerce brands under its portfolio.
RPG Commerce has created brands like Eubi, Thousand Miles, Bottoms Lab, Comfort Republic, Montigo, Pocket Angel and more.
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