SHENTONISTA

“I’d like to be a shipping tycoon and be in charge of moving things around the world, with a lot of political implications and influence.”

“I guess fashion goes around in a cycle. We grew up in the 90’s, and now 90’s fashion is back in. But I grew up in the 80’s, so I miss that.”

“I look out for ways I can give back to society—I help out every week at my town council, assisting people who need help.”

“It’s hard to miss anything when you’re in Singapore—except maybe the weather being a bit cooler.”

“I think most parents wouldn’t want their children to follow after them if they were working in construction and engineering—my line of work is more technical and might be boring to people.”

Some ways to look good and do good at the same time.

“My favourite place as a kid was anywhere near water—the sound of waves instantly calms you down.”

“People believe too much in fast fashion. We really need to think about sustainability and the environment.”

“One advice I’d give my younger self is that you are enough, and everything will work out.”

While we were unceremoniously shooed away by building security before we got a chance to speak with her, our short meeting with Leesa brightened up our day amid the rainy weather.

“My definition of a hero is someone who can do what is necessary in spite of the fear.”

“Something silly or untrue that I used to believe as a child was that mermaids really exist!”