SHENTONISTA

“I wish someone had told me how tough it would be to juggle between work and my two kids at the same time. It’s challenging, but being able to watch my children grow up well while carving out a career for myself is more than enough for me.”

“Working on my Final Year Project in university was a core memory for me as I stepped out of my comfort zone to try my hand at creative coding, which was scary yet so much fun! The coding realm is so multi-layered, and there’s so much potential to create experimental and interactive works.”

“I never felt unconditional love until I had my dogs, Ash and Butter. I recently lost Ash and the pain I felt was like nothing I’ve experienced before. My husband and I even joked that we wouldn’t be as sad if either one of us died.”

“My wife and I run a hair salon together and we’ve been married for 22 years! We’re also into fashion and inspire each other to constantly refresh our styles. Many couples become strangers with time simply because they don’t have anything in common, so it’s important that we share the same interests."

“When I was laid off from my full-time job, I decided to focus on the positives and pursue the arts as a freelance illustrator. Obviously it hasn’t been easy, but I’m trying my best to go with the flow, and I’ve learnt that it’s okay to ask for help. Having a great support system also really makes a difference 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 really love noodles. I even did a whole project on noodles back in school! I can’t choose a favourite dish but I’ll always go for some variant of instant noodles. I love discovering new flavours and all I can say is that I’m thankful I still have a head full of hair—for now!”

“I’ve been doing Muay Thai since I was 14, and I definitely recommend the sport to anyone who’s interested. I only practise it for fun since I’m not a competitive person, but it’s become my crutch to relieve stress and it has made me a more confident person. Plus, it’s such a good way to keep fit!”

“My dressing has gotten simpler with age, but I always have on the best accessory—my bob hairstyle. It’s comfortable and I don’t need to style it so it’s really low maintenance, except for the fact that I have to get a haircut every few weeks!”

“I make unconventional and abstract art which involves using old clothing and even fishing nets—what others consider to be trash—to create three-dimensional textures. I hope that people can learn to better appreciate the environment through my works and see that anything and everything can be art.”

“Back in Taiwan, I worked in a coffeeshop and attained my coffee master certification. I’m now working in Singapore as a ground staff at the airport as I wanted to change up my environment and try something new. It’s been enjoyable so far, but I can’t seem to get used to the food here!”

“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."