A month ago, WeWork organised a market celebrating talented female creators called ‘Tough As Nails’. There, I came across Kindred Teas and its founder, Madelene Poon, who stepped up to me to earnestly share about her travel-inspired tea blends. Today, I grab a cosy window seat in the corner of a Starbucks, and she joins […]

Since late last year, we’ve heard plenty about Daniel Tay, the freegan who cut his food expenses to $0 by asking for leftovers and scouring bins. We have seen him in The Straits Times, Channel News Asia and Mothership, sharing about his dumpster finds: tossed produce, discarded appliances and even luxury bags. As we leap […]

We often admire those with the grit and dedication to make a business out of their interests while holding a full-time job. That’s already a challenge itself, but two particularly gritty sisters managed it on top of a painful battle with cancer. Mastura and Masnisah Ja’afar (Mas and Nisah) are the enduring duo who started […]

Technology has made spectacular leaps forward for the gaming experience. A couple of months ago, my brother got his hands on Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and raved about its intricate, dreamy landscapes and how Link can interact with just about everything. Many like him eagerly await new immersive experiences on the latest […]

When your job is to wait tables at a restaurant, you are expected to dish out good service. This includes greeting the customers as they enter; showing them politely to their seats. You’re expected to say: “May I take your order?” with a smile. However, for only one day the tables were turned – five […]

As urban city dwellers, we create a ton of waste every day, often without even noticing it. Of which, perhaps one of the most common is the unassuming plastic drinking straw. Melissa Lam of Bamboo Straws Worldwide wants to change that — by selling natural bamboo straws you can reuse for years. She calls herself […]