A list of all the episodes you will find in the So This Is My Why podcast that features people with an entrepreneurial background, including show notes, links and other episodes that you might find interesting.
Jonathan Mildenhall is the former Managing Director of TBWA, SVP of the Coca-Cola Company, first CMO at Airbnb and Independent Board Member at Peloton Interactive, Co-Founder of TwentyFirstCenturyBrand and current Chief Marketing Officer at Rocket Companies.
Rodney Wong is the CEO of Munchy’s, one of the largest Malaysia-based snack food manufacturer with presence in over 60 countries globally.
Which makes him the Willy Wonka of Malaysia!
And he’s had quite the varied career.
From tobacco to Coca-Cola, Petronas and now the world of snacks and sweets, Rodney is testimony to the fact that we all need to take charge of our own career and personal development to get to where we want.
The question is… how?
Annice Lyn, professional photographer and production assistant at ANOC for Paris Olympics 2024, shares insights into her daily life
Olympic Insider: Annice Lyn (ANOC Production Assistant) Read More »
Idris Jala is the Chairman of PEMANDU and a former Malaysian Senator, CEO of Malaysia Airlines and Managing Director of Shell Sri Lanka. In STIMY Ep 148 Part 1, Dato’ Sri Idris Jala shares his childhood and journey as part of the Kelabit tribe from Borneo Highlands all the way to the top of the corporate world.
Ep 148: “I Wrote the Cockiest Letter!” | Dato’ Sri Idris Jala (Chairman, PEMANDU) Read More »
Dr Julian Tan shares what he’s been up to since his 2020 STIMY interview including quitting his job & becoming an Amazon Bestselling Author!!
Catching-Up with Dr Julian Tan – Amazon’s Bestselling Author?! Read More »
Arthur Kiong, CEO of Far East Hospitality, shares his unconventional career journey from failing his A levels, selling Japanese slimming products, becoming a radio DJ celebrity, to finally finding his true calling in the hospitality industry. He shares insightful anecdotes about his career decisions, including moving to New York for a prestigious role, navigating cultural challenges, and fostering a unique Singapore-inspired hospitality brand. Throughout the conversation, Arthur reflects on how his faith has guided him through various career phases and personal struggles, emphasising the importance of humility, empathy, and resilience.
Woon Tai Ho Is the founder of Channel News Asia and prolific author of books like the Memoir Trilogy by George Yeo. Tai Ho shares his thought on making big career pivots, waiting to die, his biggest regrets, why we should prioritise relationships, family and partners over career and so much more
Kenny Chan is the former Senior Director of Kinokuniya Book Stores (Asia Pacific) and he shares how he rose to the top of the book selling industry and advice for aspiring authors and book sellers.
Khoo Swee Chiow is Singapore’s first professional adventurer, and he shares his life story. Including climbing Mt Everest three times, cycling 8,000km from Singapore → Beijing, breaking 2 Guinness World Records etc. and why you’re NEVER too old to go after your passions! After all, he’s 58 years old and still actively scaling mountains and leading expeditions!
Lucas Lu is the Head of Zoom Asia (ASEAN, South Korea, Hong Kong, SAR, Taiwan) and he shares his career trajectory from Shell to the top of the tech world.