11/03/2026
Growing up, I was the shy kid in class. The kind with “conscientious” and “well-behaved” in report cards.
If you asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, the correct answer was “doctor”. Not because I wanted to be one, but because it stopped the adults from asking more questions.
No one really teaches you how to be a leader. There are leadership courses and all, but not really. My first “leadership role” — class prefect at age 10 — terrified me. I was introverted by nature, and definitely not popular or outgoing enough to imagine anyone wanting to follow me.
So what happened along the way? I learned by watching. I made a lot of mistakes. I failed. Alot. I also observed good women leaders around me — how they led, how they inspired, how they carried themselves under pressure, and how they cared for the people around them.
Today, I’ve had the privilege of sharing the work we do at Eden + Elie with audiences around the world. But there was something especially meaningful about doing it close to home, with Rachel and Claire Teo from The Private Museum — a family so generous in spirit.
Thank you for inviting me to be part of the panel for International Women’s Day 2026, alongside Dr Sue-Anne Toh of Novi Health, Shu-Hui Wee of Matcha Masta, and Rachel Teo of Fraxtor.
Grateful for friends who came to support — (some of whom aren’t in these photos) — including Jacqui Khoo, Jael Chng, Soma George, Joan Khaw, Imelda Tan, Melinda Chuah, Lynn Sim, Lynette Chong, Shialey Tan and Sandra Leong. ❤️
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