What a surprise it was to run into an old friend in such an unexpected place and time! I bumped into Ernest Prakasa on my flight to Jakarta this morning. I can barely remember the last time we spoke—it feels like forever. We used to work together at Sony Music around 2002, then crossed paths...Read More
Olivia Rodrigo’s song “Jealousy, Jealousy” really captures the anxiety of a generation hooked on social media, constantly chasing approval and comparing themselves to everyone else. In The Anxious Generation, Jonathan Haidt talks about how the rise of social media is taking a toll on mental health, especially for Gen-Z. I’ve been on social media since...Read More
#MentalHealth ❤️🩹 is a topic we all need to take seriously, and there’s no better time to discuss it than during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Recently, I had the opportunity to help organize an insightful💡 event at the Indonesian Embassy in Singapore, where Afgan, a prominent Indonesian public figure, shared his mental health journey with...Read More
I had the privilege of spending two Saturdays immersed in a technopreneurship masterclass, mentored by two of Singapore’s leading entrepreneurs, Faris Malik and Syakir H. Through this experience, I gained valuable insights into cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset, developing a minimum viable product, understanding customer needs, and preparing to launch and scale my own product. I...Read More
It was a wonderful experience to visit Jakarta again last week, especially as Pinterest‘s partner, Living Loving, invited us to their Afternoon Delight sharing session. Living Loving began as a blog, sharing their passion for creating beautiful and aesthetically pleasing homes. Since 2013, they have grown rapidly, building a strong community and becoming the ultimate...Read More
Spending time with family is always important, and to make it more engaging, we have some tips to share. On August 6th, 2024, Pinterest and Parentalk organized an event with partners from brands, merchants, and publishers to discuss curating inspiring family moments. In a relaxed high-tea setting at Peacock Lounge, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Jakarta,...Read More
When The Woke Salaryman announced that they would have a book signing session for their book launch, I immediately made plans to attend the session at Kinokuniya Singapore on May 4th, 2024.Read More
I joined a virtual meeting with Dr. Tarek Elgawhary, the author of “In Search of Mindfulness”, hosted by Wardah Book Shop Singapore on May 2nd, 2024.Read More
