Introducing healthy snacks to Malaysians is no mean feat, having to compete with cheap and easily accessible street food. However, the trio behind Amazin’ Graze strongly believe that they can convince people to invest in their health. They share their story in this latest Chatterbox series. What inspired the 3 of you to start a healthy snacks business together in Malaysia? We were inspired …
Appreciation for well-made products of reminiscent of the good ol’ days is on the rise. There is an unmistakable charm that quality, handmade goods have that mass-produced products are unable to replicate. So what happens when classic Victorian elegance meets a bold, modern-day entrepreneur? We sat down with a virtual cup of tea and some imaginary scones to find out what makes The Saponifist unique …
Turning plants into creative interior decorative items isn’t easy. You’ve got to know your air plants from your aquatic plants, and know how to choose moss and rocks that will enhance their appeal. Serious hobbyists are extremely creative and are able to transform a plain tank or bowl into magical landscapes that defy your imagination. One such person is Samson Chong, the man behind Aquatics …
There are businesses that start with a business plan; and there are those that just spring from the heart. BeGood is one of the latter. We caught up with James Wong, the man behind this upcoming skincare brand and asked him to share a thing or two about his entrepreneurial journey. What inspired you to start your own business? I didn’t set out to …
We spoke to Maggie Chui, a jewellery artisan of highly original, exquisitely crafted art jewellery. After many years as a full-time music teacher, Maggie shifted gears and applied her honed sense of style and affinity for art to the realm of jewellery making & design. As we speak, it’s obvious that Maggie is passionately interested in the challenges and possibilities of the vast materials, tools …
Meet Amy, the enthusiastic amigurumist and the owner of Hooked Academy where she teaches amigurumi dolls and runs crafts classes for crochet, knitting, cross-stitch, book binding, nails & strings, sock dolls, bag sewing, dress sewing and mohair teddy bear making with a group of professional crafters. In this interview, we learnt about how she gathered the courage to quit her promising job in the IT …
Esther is first and foremost a mother, a wife and a daughter. She’s also the owner of Honest Stitch and runs her small business from home. In this interview, we learnt about how she began knitting in her teens and eventually turned her hobby into a business. This is the story of her entrepreneurial journey and how she juggles it with her family life. Esther, owner …
We recently interviewed Ching, the owner and designer of L.A.R.K to find out more about her background, her entrepreneurial journey and what it takes to run a successful small business from home. We learned that she grew up in Seremban and started sewing her own bags when she was in primary school. After obtaining her university degree, Ching worked as a music producer before starting …
