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Hello Mentor is a show where we have raw conversations with successful individuals from various industries as they share their stories with all their ups and downs, along with practical advice, to help you succeed in your career.

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Hello Mentor is a show where we have raw conversations with successful individuals from various industries as they share their stories with all their ups and downs, along with practical advice, to help you succeed in your career.

    EP 37 | Jenn Low - What is Compassionate Leadership?

    EP 37 | Jenn Low - What is Compassionate Leadership?

    In this podcast episode, Jenn shared the importance of compassionate leadership in an organisation and the traits of a compassionate leader. She talks about making tough decisions and handling areas where business needs are in conflict with employee needs. Jenn shares some challenges of being a compassionate leader and how she handles instances where employees take this leadership style for granted. 
     
    To check out Wanderlust + Co and the previous episode as mentioned in the podcast, here are the links: 
    https://spoti.fi/3djuSW9
    https://www.wanderlustandco.com/
    https://www.instagram.com/wanderlustandco/
     
    Jenn Low (@jennlow.wco) launched Wanderlust + Co (@wanderlustandco) in 2010. Today, Wanderlust + Co jewels have reached over 140 countries, with styles seen on some of the world's most influential women, from Jessica Alba, Bella Hadid, Khloe Kardashian, and many others. Inspired by their #WCOgirlgang, Jenn’s vision for Wanderlust + Co is to continue to create with care in the years to come. As a working mom with two young kids, Jenn is more committed than ever to sustainability and a mindful design process. “I’m personally really passionate about the symbolism of jewellery and how it fits into the modern woman’s everyday life.
     
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    Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/derektoh
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    • 1 hr 3 min
    EP 36 | Sean Tan (iherng) - What You Need to Know Before Buying Your First Property

    EP 36 | Sean Tan (iherng) - What You Need to Know Before Buying Your First Property

    In this podcast episode, Sean shares his first property purchase and how it happened. Sean talks about the top three factors to consider when buying a property in Malaysia and what kind of property should young Malaysians be looking for. Sean also shares common ruinous mistakes and investment advice for beginners that are looking to invest in real estate.
     
    To check iherng’s Youtube channel as mentioned in the podcast, here is the link: 
    https://www.youtube.com/c/Iherng
     
    With the intention of funding his architectural studies overseas, SeanTan (aka iherng) started off as a real estate agent selling properties via online property portals online right after his graduation.
    Personally, he bought his first investment property when he was only 23 and he never stopped since. Sean is on a mission to make a change to bridge the knowledge in real estate for young Malaysians. iherng is a (Youtube) channel for Sean to share his knowledge and experience that may not be easily accessible by the public.
    His work of reviewing properties across Malaysia gained interest of many audiences where he aimed to educate and entertain. As a result, Sean is constantly being invited to collaborate with top tier developers and media houses numerous times as an industry expert, sharing his insights and findings after documenting more than 100 different properties.
    Currently, Sean is both a Youtuber as well as a Brand and Marketing Manager for TheMakeoverGuys.
     
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    Instagram: instagram.com/derektohc
    Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/derektoh
     
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    • 1 hr 13 min
    EP 35 | Wong Wai Ken - Stash Your Money The Right Way

    EP 35 | Wong Wai Ken - Stash Your Money The Right Way

    In this podcast episode, Wai Ken shares the common ruinous mistakes a newbie diving into investments makes. He talks about how much money he would advise a beginner to allocate for investment and some common investing advice people should ignore. Wai Ken shares the success rate of earning returns based on the history in StashAway. At the end of the podcast, Wai Ken talks about the popularity and practicality of investing in Crypto currencies and NFTs.
     
    To check StashAway as mentioned in the podcast, here is the link: 
    https://www.stashaway.my/
     
    Wong Wai Ken, is StashAway Malaysia's Country Manager. Wai Ken has also accumulated asset management experience in the Investments division of Khazanah Nasional Berhad and Premium China Funds Management in Australia. He has gained capital markets experience at Affin Hwang Capital serving in both its Corporate Strategy and Equity Capital Markets departments. With Affin Hwang, he first played an instrumental role in the post-merger integration of the two investment banks. He later gained deals experience with the Equity Capital Markets team, and successfully helped list companies and raise equity on Bursa Malaysia. As Country Manager of StashAway Malaysia, he led the launch of the local business by establishing partnerships and marketing channels.
     
    If you enjoy the podcast, do leave us feedback on Apple Podcasts/ iTunes! It will help us understand our listeners better and help convince high profile guests to join us on the show.
     
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    • 1 hr 20 min
    EP 34 | Advent Phang - Behind The Scenes of a Tech Startup

    EP 34 | Advent Phang - Behind The Scenes of a Tech Startup

    “Being in a startup is tough. People that want to join a startup might think you will free up your time and achieve financial freedom, but there is actually a lot of grind behind the scenes.” --- Advent Phang
     
    In this podcast episode, Advent shares personal stories of his entrepreneurial journey with HealthMetrics. He talks about the differences between being a CTO in a tech startup and a corporate company. Advent shares the challenges faced and lessons learned when building a tech startup. 
    To check HealthMetrics as mentioned in the podcast, here is the link: 
    https://healthmetrics.com/
     
    Advent Phang is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at HealthMetrics, the award-winning corporate healthcare solution. Advent has more than 14 years of experience as a software solutions architect for gaming, oil and gas, travel and insurance industry. Among his previous accolades include emerging as world champion with his team at the prestigious global AngelHack competition in San Francisco, USA. With all his experiences and achievements, Advent is committed to revolutionising and improving HealthMetrics’ services that comprise technology advancement and data security in providing the best solution to the clients.
     
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    • 49 min
    EP 33 | Melvin Chee - Behind The Brands: Pocket Angel, Thousand Miles, Bottoms Lab and more!

    EP 33 | Melvin Chee - Behind The Brands: Pocket Angel, Thousand Miles, Bottoms Lab and more!

    “I grew up in a small town in Perak with barely internet access throughout my life because my parents were really strict with the internet. When I went to Melbourne, I was like ‘wow, people actually transact online and I’ve never thought about e-commerce or online business.’”  --- Melvin Chee
     
    In this podcast episode, Melvin shares personal stories of his entrepreneurial journey since 2014 back in Melbourne. He talks about how and why he started RPG back then in Melbourne and why he returned to Malaysia. He shares the biggest lesson learned over the years while building RPG and advice to young entrepreneurs who want to start a business. 
     
    To check out RPG as mentioned in the podcast, here is the link: 
    https://www.rpg.ventures/
     
    Melvin is the founder and CEO of RPG Commerce. RPG was established in 2017 in Melbourne, Australia with a clear mission: to build the largest number of DTC (direct-to-consumer) e-Commerce brands under its portfolio.
     
    RPG Commerce has created brands like Eubi, Thousand Miles, Bottoms Lab, Comfort Republic, Montigo, Pocket Angel and more.
     
    If you enjoy the podcast, do leave us feedback on Apple Podcasts/ iTunes! It will help us understand our listeners better and help convince high profile guests to join us on the show.
     
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    • 1 hr 3 min
    EP 32 | Andrew Yap - Crazy Low Prices from Big Bad Wolf Books & BookXcess

    EP 32 | Andrew Yap - Crazy Low Prices from Big Bad Wolf Books & BookXcess

    “One day, a book distributor from overseas approached us and said ‘Hey, we have some books to clear’. We tried selling all the books for RM8 and it just went crazy.”  --- Andrew Yap 
     
    In this podcast episode, Andrew shares personal stories of how he started his entrepreneurial journey at 14 years old. Andrew talks about the Big Bad Wolf book sale and how he managed to sell books at such affordable prices. He shares the biggest challenges during the pandemic and how it has forced his company to grow stronger. He shares advice to people who want to start a reading habit as well as the future plans for Bookxcess and Big Bad Wolf.
     
    To check out Book Excess and Big Bad Wolf as mentioned in the podcast, here are the links: 
    https://www.bookxcessonline.com/
    https://bigbadwolfbooks.com/
     
    As a self-made businessman, Andrew Yap, Managing Director of BookXcess, has built an alternative book empire from the ground up. For Andrew, accumulating profits is a distant goal to his personal desire to sell books at affordable prices, inculcate an enthusiasm for reading, especially among children, and raise the country's literacy level. 
    Yap is an ambitious risk-taker with a sharp eye for business, while his wife and partner, Jacqueline Ng, is the by-the-book, level-headed, strait-laced administrator. Together, the husband-and-wife team have made it their aim to make books more affordable and accessible to people worldwide.
    Due to his love for cars, Yap started off operating a petrol kiosk and car workshop and was sourcing for car magazines when he chanced upon an opportunity to sell remainder books (brand new, overprinted books unsold by publishers) in a 500 sq ft bookstore in 2006, known as BookXcess.
    Since then, BookXcess has grown by leaps and bounds, making a name for itself for providing English books across a variety of genres at 50% - 80% off regular prices. BookXcess opened its first outlet in Amcorp Mall in 2007 and has retail outlets at the Starling and Fahrenheit88. BookXcess has also been the organiser of the signature Big Bad Wolf Book Sale since 2009. Known as the World’s Biggest Book Sale, the event runs for 24 hours for up to 11 days, offering millions of books at unbeatable prices. 
     
    If you enjoy the podcast, do leave us feedback on Apple Podcasts/ iTunes! It will help us understand our listeners better and help convince high profile guests to join us on the show.
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    • 1 hr 35 min

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