Episodes
June 27, 2024
Ida Othman, Owner, Asia Natural Essentials Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
Today, we meet Ida Othman, a Malaysian entrepreneur who started with a quest for a brighter smile. Ida is the owner of Asia Natural Essentials Sdn Bhd and the mastermind behind the Gogy Natural oral care brand, a proudly Made...
June 20, 2024
Nandini Das Ghoshal, Co-Founder & Director, ION Consulting International Pte Ltd, Singapore
Forget everything you thought about leadership! In this episode, we have Nandini Das Ghoshal who is the Co-Founder & Director, ION Consulting International Pte Ltd, based in Singapore. Nandini shares her experiences from the ...
June 13, 2024
Tahreem Shah, co-founder & Head of Growth, AmarLab, Singapore
Tahreem Shah is the co-founder and the Head of Growth at AmarLab based in Singapore. She describes it as the Uber for medical diagnostics. Additionally, she is the co-founder of Bhorosha, an alternative job-sourcing platform ...
June 7, 2024
Mayuree Aroonwaranon, CEO & Co-founder of GEPP Sa-Ard Co., Ltd, Thailand
In this episode, you will meet Mayuree Aroonwaranon, the CEO and co-founder of GEPP Sa-Ard Co., Ltd., a Bangkok-based company that helps companies in Thailand with waste management. Yet her story didn’t begin in waste managem...
May 30, 2024
Wendy Lim, Founder, Wei Ling Chambers, Malaysia
This episode is with Wendy Lim who is the founder of Wei Ling Chambers in, Malaysia. She owns a boutique law firm in Kuala Lumpur and handles initial public offerings, securities regulations, mergers and acquisitions, foreign...
May 22, 2024
Mandy Pao, Founder of The Aligned Entrepreneurs, Hong Kong
This episode features Mandy Pao from Hong Kong, the founder of The Aligned Entrepreneurs. Mandy's entrepreneurial venture emerged from burn out that resulted from running her first business, a branding and marketing agency fo...
May 16, 2024
My Holland, CEO of EQuest Asia, Vietnam
The first episode of Season 8 features My Holland. My is the CEO of EQuest Asia, a coaching and training business based in Vietnam. Despite never residing in Vietnam, My felt a profound calling to return to her ancestral home...
Feb. 1, 2024
Krista Goon, Co-founder, Redbox Studio, Malaysia
What goes on behind the Womenpreneur Asia podcast? What are my ups and downs in producing this show? And what have I learned throughout this journey of speaking to Asian women entrepreneurs in Asia? Hello and welcome to the f...
Jan. 25, 2024
Shivani Reddy, Partnerships Manager, Girls in Tech, Kuala Lumpur
Today’s episode is a little unusual as we feature someone who is not an entrepreneur but has an empowering message for everyone. Shivani Reddy wears many hats - she is a HR and Organizational Development practitioner, startup...
Jan. 18, 2024
Brenda James, Founder and Principal Florista, Nook Flowers, Malaysia
This episode features Brenda James, the visionary Founder and Principal Florista of Nook Flowers located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Her floral business is unique in that stands apart from others on the twin pillars of creativ...
Jan. 11, 2024
Michelle Hon, Founder, MomBoss Academy, Singapore
Today’s guest is a returning guest and I wanted to bring her back because she has a great story and a fantastic business. And it’s all fully online. I love fully online businesses because I am a big advocate of this - after a...
Jan. 4, 2024
Hana Chua, Director of Business Finance, Kebun Kota, Malaysia
Hana Chua is the Director of Business Finance at Kebun Kota Sdn. Bhd located in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. The family business that she is in comprises many moving parts - from aquaculture to sustainable farming to technology...
Dec. 28, 2023
Soundari Mukherjea, CEO of Soundbytes11, Hong Kong & India
Today’s episode is with Soundari Mukherjea, CEO of Soundbytes11, who is originally from India but now calls Hong Kong her home. As the CEO of Soundbytes11, an organisational consultancy, she focuses on working with leaders an...
Dec. 21, 2023
Genevia Chin, Founder, Wonkie Ice Cream, Malaysia
Today I am speaking to a Malaysian entrepreneur, Genevia Chin who is the founder of Wonkie Ice Cream, previously known as Three Tiers Ice Cream. Genevia, a spirited entrepreneur with a passion for frozen joy, started her firs...
Dec. 13, 2023
Janice Chew, Principal of JC Legal, Hong Kong
Today's episode is with a visionary Malaysian entrepreneur in Hong Kong., Janice Chew who is the principal of JC Legal. In the ever-evolving realm of corporate law, Janice Chew has emerged as a trailblazer. As the principal a...
Dec. 8, 2023
Helen Tan, Co-founder, Doublewoot Fashion, Malaysia
Helen Tan of Double Woot Fashion Talks About Influencer Marketing 🌟 Join us on an inspiring journey with Helen Tan, the creative force behind Double Woot fashion! Hailing from Penang, Malaysia, Helen and her sister have built...
Nov. 30, 2023
Jenny Tay, Managing Director, Direct Funeral Services Pte Ltd, Singapore
Jenny Tay is an entrepreneur from Singapore taking on the world of funeral services with a zestful and innovative spirit, no pun intended. She is not afraid of challenging norms and stereotypes about the deceased, death and d...
Nov. 23, 2023
Amutha Subramaniam, Founder & Director, HERS Manufacturing, Malaysia
Welcome to Season 7 of the Womenpreneur Asia podcast! I'm your host, Krista Goon, and I'm thrilled to be back, uncovering the amazing stories and strategies of Asian women entrepreneurs in Asia to inspire and support you on y...
Nov. 16, 2023
Jolly Nguyen, Founder of EVOL, Vietnam
Today’s episode is with Jolly Nguyen who is based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. She is the founder of EVOL Vietnam, a social enterprise that is raising awareness of urban citizens about the importance of reducing single use p...
Nov. 9, 2023
Coco Wong, Co-founder of CEO Kids International, Hong Kong & Malaysia
Coco Wong was the first wedding planner in Hong Kong who grew to become the top wedding planner in Hong Kong for the rich and famous. She spun off a publishing business, florist business and more. At one point, she was the we...
Nov. 3, 2023
Safaa Nasseh, Managing Director of ARKAD Plus, Morocco
Failures are lessons in themselves. They’re expensive mistakes and painful too but you can always find a way to use your mistakes and failure to get stronger. Today my guest and I talked about her first failed company and par...
June 14, 2023
Krista's 15 Favourite Episodes from Womenpreneur Asia
Someone asked me recently, who are some of your favourite guests on the podcast and why? What have you learned from your guests and from creating and producing this seasonal podcast since 2020? It got me thinking so today you...
June 9, 2023
Winnie Wong, Author & DEI Entrepreneurship Advocate, Singapore
Today’s episode is with a Singapore-based author, Winne Wong. Winnie is an educator and researcher and has had more than 10 years of corporate experience working with start-ups and tech companies. Her ebook launches today on ...
June 2, 2023
Dato Judy Cheng-Hopkins, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Peacebuilding Support, Malaysia
Today's episode offers a unique and enjoyable twist. It was recorded on-site at the residence of our esteemed guest, Dato Judy Cheng Hopkins. She is a remarkable Malaysian woman with an illustrious 36-year career at the Unite...