Advocacy

Samantha Soh-Tann ensures that music lessons follow a highly customisable curriculum to maximise each child’s learning potential (Credit: Mun Kong. )

Samantha Soh-Tann Runs A Music School That Caters To Children With Special Needs

The Radiant Spectrum's founder and principal believes music refines quality of life because it is a tool for communication and expression.

To Sadhana Rai, even the most hardened offenders deserve to be heard and have their stories told (Credit: Stefan Khoo.
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Sadhana Rai Lends A Voice Of Justice To The Less Fortunate

The deputy director of Pro Bono SG rediscovered her love for the law after working with those who couldn’t afford representation.

Michelle Chow spent 10 years working in the fashion industry

Michelle Chow Is Bringing Back Eco-friendly Retail Event Green-House

Pass It On's founder takes environmental action through her ventures.

Jota Tanaka was inducted into Whisky Magazine’s Hall of Fame last year and is the fourth Japanese inductee

Jota Tanaka Distills Whisky 620 Metres Above Sea Level

Fuji Whisky's multi-award-winning master blender tells us why Fuji Gotemba Distillery is positioned at the foot of Mount Fuji.

Dr Siew Tuck Wah joined SOSD in 2012 and guided its move towards an institution of a public character (Credit: Stefan Khoo)

Dr Siew Tuck Wah Blazed A Trail For Saving Our Street Dogs

Save Our Street Dogs's president has made great strides in improving the lives of strays.

Pang Gek Teng was a banker before deciding that the job wasn't her calling (Credit: Stefan Khoo. )

Pang Gek Teng Introduces The Australian Café Culture In Singapore With Surrey Hills Grocer

The founder of the Australian-inspired grocer shines the spotlight on brands devoted to their craft and way of life.

Founder of sustainable sourcing start-up MBF Keith Wo

Keith Wo Details His Brush With Crippling Eco-anxiety

The founder of sustainable sourcing start-up MBF explains how he reconciles with the existence of corporate bad actors .

Sam Shu Qin encourages Singaporeans to explore our mangroves, coral reefs and intertidal areas (Credit: Stefan Khoo. )

Sam Shu Qin Studies And Saves Our Coral Reef Ecosystems

The marine biologist and co-founder of Our Singapore Reefs needs our help to save the country’s aquatic flora and fauna.

Lynn Tan puts sustainability is at the forefront of The Powder Shampoo's mission (Credit: Stefan Khoo. )

Lynn Tan Is Reducing Our Carbon Footprint With Powder Shampoo

The founder of The Powder Shampoo has developed a product that uses zero plastic and requires much less water.

Why Is It So Damn Hard To Lead A Sustainable Life?

Going green is expensive. Governments aren’t doing enough, so why should we? Experts warn that if we do not make any attempt to change, there may be no turning back.

CULTURE

Fabian Forni's lifelong curiosity has always driven his work, from diversity to historical depths (Credit: Cher Him)

Fabian Forni Leads An Ever-changing Showcase Of France’s Uniqueness

The executive director of Alliance Française de Singapour spearheads programmes that facilitate cross-cultural interactions.

Thanks to Kelley Wong and the YWLC, the wheel of progress is turning slowly but steadily (Credit: Cher Him)

Kelley Wong Dedicates Her Time To Nurturing Young Women Leaders

The chairperson of Young Women's Leadership Connection leads a 12-member executive committee that manages operations and strategic growth.

James Yeong launched Greenbees with the objective of maximising customer engagement while minimising impact on the planet (Credit: Cher Him)

James Yeong Is Set On Creating Purposeful Impact Beyond Commercial Success

The business director at The Activation Group heads a think tank and consultancy dedicated to incorporating green solutions.

For her efforts, Mint Lim was recognised as one of 33 fellows in the 2023 edition of the Cartier Women’s Initiative (Credit: Cher Him)

Mint Lim Drives A Social Mission To Provide Every Child With Quality Education

School of Concepts' founder reserves a percentage of its enrolment for children whose families cannot afford the tuition.

Benjaporn Karoonkornsakul launched The Absolute Group in 2002

Benjaporn Karoonkornsakul Discusses The Success Of The Absolute Group

The founder of the fitness chain strives to build a brand that continually educates, motivates and entertains.

Warren Liu Helped Revolutionise Landed Home Construction In Singapore

The architect co-founded Inplex, a platform that facilitates the construction of landed homes at a lower cost and within a shorter time frame.

Sophie Hersan, fashion director of Vestiaire Collective (Credit: Vestiaire Collective)

Vestiaire Collective's Sophie Hersan Is Focused On Change

As one of the original founders of resale platform Vestiaire Collective, Sophie Hersan remains committed to her mission to transform the fashion industry.

Conscious Brand Founders Adah Chan and Lois Tien Talk Impact Versus Profitability

Answering hard questions about growth in a world of finite resources.

CULTURE