Asian Business Owners - A.B.O.
By Carmen Salameh
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Asian Business Owners is the podcast that explores the real human journey behind building a business in Asia.
Hosted by Carmen Salameh, each episode features honest conversations with founders, entrepreneurs and business leaders across Asia.
I go beyond the highlight reel to talk about the parts of entrepreneurship people relate to most deeply: doubt, loneliness, pivots, identity shifts, pressure, resilience and the quiet wins that rarely make headlines.
Through candid conversations with founders and solo episodes, you’ll hear the stories behind the businesses, practical lessons learned the hard way and the realities of building something meaningful without any guarantees.
Whether you’re a founder, solopreneur or aspiring entrepreneur, this podcast will help you feel less alone, more inspired and better equipped to navigate your own journey.
New episodes every week.
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KEY MOMENT: Stop Chasing the Top, Look How Far You've Come
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Jun 17, 2026 |
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5 Mistakes That Made Me a Better Founder
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Jun 10, 2026 |
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He Walked Away From the Life He Was Supposed to Have | Aurelien Joly
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Jun 03, 2026 |
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4 Things We Should Stop Glamorising About Entrepreneurship [FOUNDER REALITY]
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May 27, 2026 |
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The Reality Behind Michelin Stars | Olivier Elzer On What It Really Takes to Build at the Highest Level
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May 20, 2026 |
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5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Business [FOUNDER REALITY]
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May 13, 2026 |
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The Bigger the Event, The Harder It Became to Connect | The Story Behind Hong Kong FinTech Week
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May 06, 2026 |
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After 80+ Founder Conversations, This Is What Actually Stays [REPLAY]
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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I Thought I Had the Right Career, Until I Didn’t: Leaving Corporate Life and Starting Over Abroad
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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Entrepreneurship Feels Like Climbing a Mountain | Part 2: Support, Expectations and Discipline [FOUNDER REALITY]
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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Building in Public Is Harder Than People Think | Part 1: Clients, Boundaries and Self-Doubt [FOUNDER REALITY]
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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What I Still Find Hard as a Founder (Part 2: Pressure, Loneliness and Responsibility)
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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QUICK WINS: The Reset Most Founders Get Wrong
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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What I Still Find Hard as a Founder (Part 1: Money, Doubt, Mental Load)
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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QUICK WINS: Why Your Followers Don’t Become Clients
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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Can Founders Really Trust Data? AI, Web3 and Better Decision-Making [DATA FOR FOUNDERS]
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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QUICK WINS: How to Know If a Marketing Trend Is Worth Your Time
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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5 Situations Where Founders Should Say No [FOUNDER MINDSET]
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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QUICK WINS: When Clients Take Too Much of Your Time (3 Boundaries Every Founder Needs)
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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5 Boundaries I Had to Learn as a People-Pleasing Founder [FOUNDER MINDSET]
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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QUICK WINS: Why You Keep Second-Guessing Your Decisions as a Founder
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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You Sound Different Than You Think: Why Your Voice Shapes Confidence and Leadership [EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATION]
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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QUICK WINS: How to Turn Conversations into Clients (Without Being Pushy)
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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7 Ways I Use ChatGPT as a Founder [AI FOR ENTREPRENEURS]
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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QUICK WINS: How to Prioritise When Everything Feels Urgent
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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From Burnout to Building a Wellness Company: Jasmine’s Founder Journey [CORPORATE WELLBEING]
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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QUICK WINS: How to Turn One Piece of Content into 5 (Without More Work)
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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From Hypergrowth to Alignment: A Founder Redefining Success [STARTUP LIFE]
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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QUICK WINS: The One Marketing Channel You Should Focus on This Quarter
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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8 Bad Business Habits I Stopped And What I Do Instead
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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QUICK WINS: Stop Doing Everything Yourself: What to Delegate First
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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What Stayed With Me After 80+ Conversations With Founders
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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QUICK WINS: How to Talk About Your Offer Without Sounding Salesy
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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Transition & Reinvention: From Miss India to Entrepreneur in Hong Kong
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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QUICK WINS: Why Your Content Isn’t Converting (And What to Fix First)
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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SPECIAL — Bouncing Back After Setbacks: Burnout, Shutdowns & New Beginnings
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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SPECIAL — 2 Quick Wins to Make Your Marketing Easier This Year
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Jan 05, 2026 |
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SPECIAL — Pivots & Reinvention: Stories of Career Shifts That Changed Everything
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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SPECIAL — 2 Quick Wins You Might Have Missed: KOLs on a Budget & Social Media Mistakes
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Dec 29, 2025 |
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SPECIAL - The Best Advice I've Heard Lately
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Dec 24, 2025 |
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BEST OF Quick Wins 2025: LinkedIn, VAs & Funding Without VC Money
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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The 3 Real Lessons 2025 Taught Me as a Founder
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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QUICK WINS: How to Find New Clients Without Cold Emailing
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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When Your Brain Says Stop: Why Founders Need to Watch Their Bandwidth
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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QUICK WINS: 3 Ways to Build Customer Loyalty in Asia
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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From Rolex to Entrepreneurship: Renaud-Louis’s Journey of Craft, Risk & Reinvention
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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QUICK WINS: 3 Budget-Friendly Marketing Hacks for Startups in Asia
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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Embracing Naivety as a Business Owner: Why You Need It More Than You Think
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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QUICK WINS: 3 Ways to Scale Your Startup with Freelancers
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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The Mental Load of Doing Everything (and How I Actually Handle It)
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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QUICK WINS: How to Create Content That Actually Works for Asian Audiences
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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The Art of Reinventing Yourself: Jessie Li’s Journey from Banking to Building Influence
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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QUICK WINS: How to Fund Your Business Without Venture Capital
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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The Days I Feel Like Giving Up and What I Do Instead
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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QUICK WINS: 3 Smart Ways to Use WhatsApp to Grow Your Business in Asia
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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How I Left Corporate Life in Paris and Rebuilt My Career in Hong Kong
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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QUICK WINS: How to Avoid Burnout as an Entrepreneur In a Fast-Paced City
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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Learning to Be Seen: Getting Comfortable With My Face, My Voice and My Story
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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QUICK WINS: 3 SEO Secrets Every Business Owner Should Know
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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How to Speak with Confidence and Build a Brand That Stands Out with Ben Sherry
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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QUICK WINS: 3 Smart Cash Flow Hacks for New Entrepreneurs in Asia
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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What 2 Years of Podcasting Taught Me About Business (and Myself)
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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QUICK WINS: How to Work With KOLs Without Breaking the Bank
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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When Your Business Gets Shut Down: How Gianne Pivoted and Built Even More
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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QUICK WINS: 3 Ways a Virtual Assistant Can Save You Hours Every Week
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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The Client Work Trap: How I'm Learning to Prioritise My Own Brand
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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QUICK WINS: 3 Mistakes to Avoid in Social Media Marketing
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Sep 22, 2025 |
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The Bali Reset: How 2 Weeks of Clarity Changed My Perspective on Business & Podcast
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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QUICK WINS: 3 Ways to Build Your Personal Brand on LinkedIn (That Don’t Feel Cringe)
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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Cash Flow, Client Boundaries & Surviving Change with Gabriella Montandon
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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QUICK WINS: Boost Sales with Instagram Stories: 3 Tactics That Actually Work
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Sep 08, 2025 |
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Why Burnout Made Allen Law Rethink Success — and Build a Wellness Movement
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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QUICK WINS: 3 AI Tools Every Business Owner Should Use (Even If You're Not Techy)
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Sep 01, 2025 |
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The Best Advice I’ve Heard from Entrepreneurs
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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TEASER - Introducing Quick Wins: Short, Sharp Episodes for Entrepreneurs Who Want Results
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Aug 24, 2025 |
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REPLAY — What Happens When You Leave Everything Behind for a New Beginning
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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REPLAY — Why Laurie Mias Risked Everything to Start Over
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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Navigating Uncertainty: How Entrepreneurs Move Forward Without All the Answers
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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TEASER - Navigating Uncertainty: 3 Entrepreneurs, No Clear Roadmap
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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REPLAY — You Loved Her Story: From Pregnant and Jobless to a 50-Store Fashion Empire
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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TEASER - Your Favourite Episode
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Aug 04, 2025 |
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When to Pivot: How These Entrepreneurs Knew It Was Time to Change Direction
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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TEASER - The Pivot Moment
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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Marketing That Actually Works — Stories from Entrepreneurs Who’ve Tried It All
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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Proven Marketing Tips That Get Results
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Jul 21, 2025 |
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A Career That Doesn’t Fit the Mold and Isn’t Meant To
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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TEASER - We Don’t Need to Hustle Like That Anymore
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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From 0 to 200 Employees: Growth & Fundraising Lessons
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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From Classroom to Clinic: Rebecca’s Leap Into the Unknown
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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TEASER - The Story Of a Game-Changing Career Shift
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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From Burnout to 17M Views: How Catherine Built Friday Club with Authenticity
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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TEASER - Burnout, Breakthroughs & Building Something Real
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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He Turned a Love for Whisky into a Thriving Business
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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The Money Episode: Pricing, Cash Flow & Lessons Every Entrepreneur Learns the Hard Way
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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She Left Corporate, Built a Design Firm — and Did It Her Way
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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TEASER - The Moment She Redefined What Design Means
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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Building Treehouse: How Christian Created a Brand That Feels Like Home
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May 28, 2025 |
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TEASER - How To Built a Business That Feels Good
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May 27, 2025 |
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3 Real Entrepreneur Lessons I Learned From My Guests
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May 21, 2025 |
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TEASER - 3 Powerful Lessons From Top Entrepreneurs
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May 20, 2025 |
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A Rare Behind-the-Scenes: What It Really Feels Like to Start Over
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May 14, 2025 |
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TEASER - Finding Your Voice
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May 12, 2025 |
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She Left Everything to Build a Skincare Brand — Here’s What No One Tells You
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May 07, 2025 |
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TEASER - She Risked It All for One Idea — Would You?
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May 06, 2025 |
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How to Build Confidence (While Building a Business)
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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TEASER - How She Built Real Confidence
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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She Moved to Asia Pregnant and Jobless. Now She Runs 50 Fashion Stores
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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TEASER - From Fashion Dreams to Fashion Success in Asia
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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[KEY MOMENT] How Entrepreneurship Paved Jonathan Crockett’s Corporate Comeback
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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From CEO of VISA to FemTech Founder: Maaike’s Mission to Empower Women’s Health
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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TEASER - Bridging the Gender Health Gap
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Apr 06, 2025 |
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From Elite Athlete to Art World Leader: Jonathan Crockett’s Journey to the Top of Phillips
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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TEASER - The Art of the Deal
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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I Moved to Asia Without a Plan. Art Gave Me Purpose — Laure Raibaut, Art Curator
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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TEASER - Behind the Curator's Lens
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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From Africa to Asia: How Travel Led Jeremy Weltmann to the Heart of the Art World
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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TEASER - Art Across Countries
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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She Opened Her First Gallery at 17 — Now Magda Danysz Runs Art Galleries in Paris, Shanghai & London
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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TEASER - 1st Episode of My Art Series: Defining Art
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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SNEAK PEEK - Upcoming Art Series for Art Basel
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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They Turn Leftover Bread into Beer — Here’s How 2 Students Are Fighting Food Waste with Breer
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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TEASER - From Breadcrumb to Beer
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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BEST OF: Business Mistakes We Don’t Talk About — Real Stories from Asian Entrepreneurs
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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TEASER - Mistakes, Challenges and Resilience
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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From Pastry Chef to General Manager: Alexandre Talpaert's Journey with Eric Kayser in Hong Kong
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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TEASER - Rolling Croissants and Leading Teams
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Feb 17, 2025 |
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She Built a PR Empire by Staying True to Herself
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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TEASER - The Power of Authentic Communication
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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You Don’t Need More Time. This is What You Need.
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Feb 05, 2025 |
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TEASER - Breaking Productivity Myths
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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What 100+ Startup Pitches Taught Him About Success in Asia
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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TEASER - What the Future of Fitness & Wellness Looks Like in Asia?
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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She Turned Homemade Cakes Into a Successful Bakery in Hong Kong
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Jan 23, 2025 |
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TEASER - When Passion for Cakes Goes Viral
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Jan 20, 2025 |
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[KEY MOMENT] The High Price of Excellence: Ego, Failure & Redemption in the Kitchen
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Jan 18, 2025 |
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27 Michelin Stars Later, He’s Still Looking To Achieve More
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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TEASER - Michelin Star Chef and Entrepreneur
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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REPLAY - How Christian Talpo Built a 26-Restaurant Empire in Hong Kong – CEO of Pirata Group
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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TEASER - An Episode About Food That You Loved
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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REPLAY - How Marco Galimberti Expanded Venchi Across Asia – CEO of Venchi APAC
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Jan 01, 2025 |
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TEASER - The Episode You Liked The Most
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Dec 30, 2024 |
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Top 5 Podcasts to Inspire You This Holiday Season
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Dec 25, 2024 |
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TEASER - Top 5 Podcast Picks For Your Holidays
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Dec 22, 2024 |
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Growing Up Asian, Speaking Up, and Finding Her Voice – with Isabel Wong
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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TEASER - What Does Asian Identity Mean?
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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How to Actually Win at Influencer Marketing in Asia – with Julien Gaubert
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Dec 11, 2024 |
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TEASER - Are We In The Influencers Era?
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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How to Reflect on Your Year (Without Overthinking It)
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Dec 04, 2024 |
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TEASER - What Was 2024 Like For Your Business? Let's Take a Step Back
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Dec 04, 2024 |
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She Grew Up Following the Rules — Then Built a Global Network for Women Entrepreneurs
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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TEASER - A Profitable Worldwide Network of Entrepreneurs
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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Climbing the Corporate Ladder to Lead an Organic Beauty Brand – CEO Nathaëlle Davoust’s Story
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Nov 20, 2024 |
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TEASER - The CEO of A Global Beauty Brand
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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He Started a Social Enterprise in Uni — Then Faced the Harsh Truth About Retail
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Nov 13, 2024 |
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TEASER - Running A Social Enterprise
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Nov 10, 2024 |
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Balancing Chaos and Clarity as an Entrepreneur With Adrien Barthel, Founder of Sleek, Company Secretary & Accounting Platform
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Nov 06, 2024 |
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Breaking Norms with Uncensored Art, The Work of Claudia Chanhoi, Artist
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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[InvestHK x ABO] Hong Kong: A Place to Set Up, Scale and Expand Startups with Jayne Chan, Head of StartMeUp HK, Government Agency
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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How Can Small Businesses Access Funding? With Jenny Au and Wilson Tai, the Founders of FundFluent, Online Service Platform
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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Why Leave the 'Perfect' Job? Find Your True Career with Jennifer Ong, Founder of Ctrl Alt Career, Coaching Programme
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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Ignoring Asia: a Billion-Dollar Mistake for Global Brands, Marco Galimberti, CEO of Venchi APAC, Gelato & Chocolate Worldwide Brand
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Oct 02, 2024 |
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From Dreams to Dough: Gregoire Michaud's Journey with Bakehouse, Artisanal Bakery in Hong Kong
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Sep 25, 2024 |
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Running 26 Restaurants in Hong Kong With Christian Talpo, CEO of Pirata Group, F&B Group in Hong Kong
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Sep 18, 2024 |
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Turning a Health Problem Into a Global Business With Joyce Lau, Founder of NakedLab, Bedding Brand
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Sep 11, 2024 |
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TEASER - Two Major Updates to Share With You!
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Aug 31, 2024 |
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SPECIAL EPISODE - Summer Edition - Your Dear Host Speaking: The Lessons I Learned
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Aug 21, 2024 |
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SPECIAL EPISODE - Summer Edition - The Best Tips From Entrepreneurs
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Aug 07, 2024 |
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A Business Profitable for 15 Years Doesn't Prevent From Hardships - Chris Edwards, Founder of Honeycombers and Launchpad
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Jul 25, 2024 |
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The Power of the Biggest Community of Women in Hong Kong with Sarah Vee, Founder of Women of Hong Kong
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Jul 11, 2024 |
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The Story of an Accidental Entrepreneur with Maura Thompson, Founder of Sassy Media Group, Digital Media Company
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Jun 27, 2024 |
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Training the Future Asian Champions of Gaming with Sean Zhang, Founder of Talon ESports, Professional Esports Organisation
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Jun 20, 2024 |
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How to Change the Image of Asia as Being the Factory of the World - Krizia Li, Founder of Vermillion, B2B E-Commerce Marketplace
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Jun 05, 2024 |
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SPECIAL - Panel Discussion on the Role of Data in Decision-Making with Florian Gaudel & Jacopo Pesavento
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May 23, 2024 |
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The Challenge of Preowned Luxury in Asia with Sarah Fung, founder of HULA, Preowned Designer Womenswear
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May 09, 2024 |
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From Asia to Middle East with Adam Michael Toctan, Co-Founder of MCG Talent, Award-Winning Recruitment Agency
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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How to Tackle the Food Waste Problem in Asia? With Carla Martinesi, Founder of CHOMP, Food-Saving App
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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How to Navigate Real Estate Investment With Sebastien Salin, Founder of Acheter Pour Louer, Real Estate Investment Company
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Mar 20, 2024 |
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The Role of Businesses For a Sustainable Future in Asia, With Chris Brown, Founder of ReThink, Sustainable Business Conference
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Mar 06, 2024 |
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How Far the Love for Challenges Can Lead You? With Alain Ngalani, Muay Thai World Champion & Founder of Impakt, MMA Club
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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Tying Luxury Brands and Sustainability with an Attractive Budget - Delphine Lefay, Co-Founder of OnTheList, Members Flash Sales
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Feb 08, 2024 |
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How Tech Is Building the World of Tomorrow, With Nils Pihl, Founder of Auki Labs, Augmented Reality Tech Company
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Dec 07, 2023 |
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Debunking the "Mum Look" and Empowering Mothers Through Fashion, With Selene Xie, Founder of The Rebel Mums, Fashion Brands for Mums
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Nov 09, 2023 |
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How to Adapt Chocolate to Asian Taste? With Celine Herren & Amit Oz, Founders of Conspiracy Chocolate, Chocolate Company
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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Navigating the Booming Pilates Market With Estelle Neve, Founder of Anhao Wellness, Pilates Studios
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Oct 11, 2023 |
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From PR and Burnout to Entrepreneurship With Mandy Pao, Founder of EQ Marketing Agency and The Aligned Entrepreneurs, Coaching Service
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Sep 27, 2023 |
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How a Wake Up Call Can Change Your Life Forever, the Story of Alexandra Leung, Founder of Monogic, F&B Marketing Agency
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Sep 13, 2023 |
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TEASER - Welcome to Asian Business Owners
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Aug 31, 2023 |