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“I was a hairstylist for 10 years back in Tokyo where I’m from, but I’ve wanted to work overseas since I was a student. When my boss offered me a chance to cut hair in Singapore, I had to say yes.”

“In the barbering industry, there are still people who think that only men can cut men’s hair. But in spite of that, I started up a barbershop of my own, Dee Yonder. My dream is to have Dee Yonder be fully women-run, so I’m looking for new barbers to join me.”

“Being a mum of two is a challenging job! I’m learning to find a balance between the push and the pull as they grow older, and becoming more of a friend than a mum to my kids. But it’s also really rewarding, especially when I see my children happy. They have become my biggest motivation in life.”

“I was inspired to be a teacher by my former secondary school teacher, who, in spite of my quiet and reserved nature, believed in my capability to be a student leader. I hope to be that teacher for my students—to identify their potential and help them grow in their own unique way.”

“I love architecture a lot and got my degree in it, but what I love more is nature. That’s why I was in amazement of this courtyard at Marina One. All the greenery! So yeah, that’s what makes Singapore so beautiful—there’s so much greenery, which I absolutely love.”

“You won’t normally catch me out for lunch in the afternoon actually, because most of the time, I’ll be in the gym. It’s become a habit to destress at the gym, either in the morning or in the afternoon, so I always sacrifice my lunch hour to gym.”

“I wish I had more time to spend with my kids, family and the Playstation, which to be honest, is still unopened in its box, but the second I get the chance to open it, Elden Ring will be first game that goes on it.”

“Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve is my favourite place in Singapore. I saw so many animals that I can’t see in France, and this is so crazy to me. For example, it’s strange to see crocodiles in nature, because in France, I can only see small animals in the wild, not reptiles.”

“I decided to pursue my interests in terms of my career, and it’s been the most liberating thing I’ve ever done for myself. Before this, I’d always been following what my parents wanted for me, but we all have different paths to choose in life.”

“You can have professional ambitions and also be a good mother. I don’t see why they need to be mutually exclusive.”

“I’m 26 this year, but I feel like my adulthood only truly began last year when I moved to Singapore. Paying rent and bills, and taking good care of myself is only the starter pack to being an adult. The advanced phase is probably when I start becoming a “parent” to my parents.”

“I lost a daughter, so my leg, hand, and body tattoos are all about her life story. I designed them on my own, and every piece is a memory.”