Browsing “ZARA”

“I find that many Gen Z’s like myself are very insecure about their local identity because we’ve been Westernised and cannot speak our own dialects or even mother tongue. But for me, being Singaporean is just being able to carve out a space that we belong to right here.”

“In my previous job, I worked remotely and was really living the life of a digital nomad. I would spend up to six months at a time in places like Europe or South America. Now, I’m in the process of becoming a Permanent Resident of Singapore and hope to be able to settle down here in the long run, while still travelling the world, of course!”

When asked what local dishes she liked best, Miyako whipped out her phone excitedly and, in true mum fashion, showed us pictures of all of the good food she’s eaten, from dim sum to masala dosa, which she described as being “spicy, but very delicious”.

“I’m visiting Singapore for the first time with my girlfriend who's here to attend a conference. I'm hoping to work here after I finish my studies—it’s a beautiful city, and the North Indian food in Little India is pretty authentic too!"

“I’m the co-founder and CEO of a Web3 platform that empowers creators to leverage AI and gamification tools. As a female leader in the tech industry, I hope to continue advocating for gender equality in the field and inspire more women to recognise the significant role that technology has in our lives.”

“I’ve been a Commodities Broker for 18 years but I actually studied graphic design at LASALLE. Not many people know this—in fact my husband of six years only just found out recently! I really love my job and it pays better, so I don’t think I’ll be going back to designing."

“I moved to Singapore from Ipoh, Malaysia to take on a job in Videography and Editing because of the currency. Apart from that, I also wanted to try working overseas and since there isn’t much cultural difference between both countries, Singapore became an obvious choice for me.”

“I’d give my son the same advice that I live by—do what makes you happy. Sometimes in life, we may find ourselves pursuing ambitions that don’t end up being fulfilling, so we just need to keep on chasing that sense of happiness.”

“I’m currently an Associate Dean at a fine arts school and the co-founder of an art incubator, dblspce. Having been involved in Singapore’s arts scene for over 17 years, my dream is to see more engagements between artists and the community. There’s so much treasure in the stories that artists have to tell, if people only take the time to look, listen, and learn from.”

"I first discovered naturopathic medicine on a work holiday in Australia. After witnessing the healing impacts of natural practices on my life, especially during stressful periods battling with various illnesses, I started my journey as a Healing Therapist in Singapore to share the benefits of self-healing with others.”

“I’m a full-time father of three, so I’ve lost all my hobbies. But, being a father is great! It's the best thing that’s ever happened to me. As long as I see my kids happy, I’m happy.”

“My weekends typically start off with a cup of coffee, as any day—weekend or weekday—would, followed by an extended period of yoga and meditation. There’s no specific type of yoga that I do. In fact, I’ve actually crafted my own permutation of it by taking bits and pieces that I enjoy most from the different courses that I’ve taken.”