A collection of interviews and insights focusing on diversity, young professionals, international business and entrepreneurship. 

Interview with an Aspiring Master Tailor: Noal Gurung (Founder of 1mm)

Given the trend to work from home due to COVID, I wanted to explore how the suit industry was coping during the pandemic. I had the chance to interview Noal Gurung, the founder of the 1mm Tailoring house in Australia, to chat about breaking into the Australian fashion industry as a Singaporean Born Nepalese and his journey to becoming a master tailor.

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Entrepreneurship & Podcasting in the Philippines: Ron Baetiong (Podcast Network Asia & Hustleshare Podcast)

Ron Baetiong (founder of Podcast Network Asia & host of the Hustleshare Podcast) shares his story as a serial entrepreneur in the Philippines, why podcasting is becoming a serious business in Southeast Asia and what excites him about the Philippine startup ecosystem.

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Asian Australian Mental Health: Asami Koike (Founder of Shapes and Sounds)

Today's guest is Asami Koike, the founder of Shapes and Sounds, the leading voice for Asian-Australian mental health and wellbeing. Born in Japan and coming to Australia at a young age, Asami has had to navigate and finally accept her bi-cultural upbringing and identity. This episode covers specific issues that are unique to some Asian-Australians and mental health resources available.

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The Philippines Opportunity: Franco Varona (Managing Partner at Foxmont Capital Partners)

Born in Canada, Franco is one of many overseas Filipinos building successful careers and creating meaningful change back in their home country. As the Managing Partner of Foxmont Capital Partners (the first independent Venture Capital firm in the Philippines), he is a passionate advocate of the Philippine startup ecosystem. Find out more in this podcast episode.

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