SHENTONISTA

“If I could be anything in my next life, it’d be a potato, because I can spend a long time underground with those closest to me, and when I’m finally harvested, there’re just so many ways that I can be used and transformed to a staple that’s comforting and hearty.”

The denim shirt or jacket has become another classic wardrobe essential.

“My best childhood memory was playing tennis with my grandfather every weekend.”

“If I had all the time in the world to do anything, I’d read. I’m reading Warren Buffet right now, and I just finished Jack Ma’s book about Alibaba. I want to read about Elon Musk, who’s the CEO of Tesla and founder of PayPal. He’s my role model.”

“It’s the school holidays now in Japan and and I’m here on a study trip to visit the different Japanese companies in Singapore.”

“I cook a lot, and I’ve taken up a new pet project to cook my mom’s signature dishes. I’ve been trying out her recipes, and attempting to get them as close to the original taste as possible.”

"My dad, by example, taught me to not fear anything or anyone. This is vastly different from being a rebel and instead allows you to be your best you without fearing what others may think."

“My favourite Singlish phrases are: wah lao, siao liao, and bo bian leh. I can interact with taxi drivers!”

Films to keep you inspired for the rest of the year.

“Growing up in a family that loves music, my dad never really forced us to be in the music industry, but it was a natural progression for me.”

“Entrepreneurship’s nothing like what you imagine it to be. It always looks nice on the outside, but that’s after you’ve figured out the whole backend of the business.”

“My best decision ever was to go to Mexico for an exchange programme. I like immersing myself in another culture but I don't think I’m well-travelled, so that was an opportunity for me to see a place and culture that I’d otherwise never be able to experience.”