In conversation with the General Manager of the legendary brand, Poh Heng Jewellery, we're excited for you to tune in to our 6th episode, 'A Cuppa with Pamela Seow'. The accomplished SMU alumnus (BBA, 2005) beams with pride as she recounts the strides the family business has made in its storied, decades-long history. Among priceless gems like this, she discusses: 

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Pamela graduated from SMU’s Lee Kong Chian School of Business in 2005 before joining her family’s business that her grandfather started 73 years ago - Poh Heng Jewellery. As a third-generation leader, she skillfully navigates the path between maintaining the brand’s heritage and values while injecting freshness & relevancy. She has a special love for animals and has fostered three rescue cats.

Grab your coffee of choice and wind down with episode 5 in our alumni giving podcast series, 'A Cuppa With Keeve Tan'. ☕ As the Head of Futures, FX & CFD at OCBC Securities, Keeve (MBA, 2017) shares his wealth of knowledge and colorful personal experience on:  ️

💥 The importance of creating direct impact for the people around you

🌈 Philanthropy and how giving back is a central driving force in his life

⚖️ Integrating sustainability practices in a business environment

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About Keeve Tan

Following the completion of his post-graduate studies in SMU, Keeve now serves as the Head of Futures, FX & CFD at OCBC Securities. With a strong passion and interest in the world of finance, Keeve challenges the norms in a fast-paced banking industry. He actively engages in volunteerism - from helping children in dysfunctional families to advocating for gender equality, Keeve strongly believes in philanthropy and giving back to underprivileged communities.

It's time for your weekend perk-me-up: ‘A Cuppa With Joan Chang’, the Co-Founder of Lloyd’s Inn and Founder of OVE. ☕️

In the fourth brew of our alumni coffee chats, Joan (BBM, 2013) spills the beans on:

🎢 The unique challenges she faces while taking Lloyd’s Inn and OVE to towering heights

💪🏼 The importance of looking out for your team in the chaos of the current global pandemic

🎤 The effectiveness of developing your own voice as a leader in mobilizing impactful action

Grab your Cuppa and tune in now!

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More about Joan Chang

Featured on Prestige's 40 Under 40 (2020), Joan Chang has made a name for herself in Singapore’s real estate and hospitality scene. Joan’s passion for lifestyle and lifelong learning propelled her to transform Lloyd’s Inn into a minimalist haven. She is also the face behind premium lifestyle brand OVE.

🎁 Treat yourself to a third pour of our refreshing coffee chats with ‘A Cuppa With Lin Fengru’ (BSc (ISM), 2011). This energetic and insightful conversation with the jovial Co-Founder & CEO of TurtleTree Labs paints a vivid picture of true stewardship in action.

This power-packed episode is filled with bold and striking notes on:

🔍 Fengru’s visionary commitment to innovate new solutions and create resonant impact for future generations

🧨 Her team’s tenacity, willingness and unmitigated drive to tackle complex global problems like sustainability

💪 Carving meaning in your work by looking out for the vulnerable

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More About Lin Fengru

A featured young leader on EDGE’s “35 under 35” list, Lin Fengru has made an exciting, indelible mark on Singapore’s startup ecosystem. Under her leadership, with no experience in biotechnology, she has remarkably spearheaded the growth of TurtleTree Labs – one of the world's first companies to specialise in production of cell-based milk in a bid to disrupt the dairy industry. She is also devoting philanthropic efforts in setting up the TurtleTree Foundation which seeks to produce milk for endangered species.

🤩 We’re back with another energising pick-me-up , 'A Cuppa With Benjamin Boh' [BSc(ISM), 2007]. The General Manager of McDonald’s Singapore gives us a lot to sip on, especially with his take on creating impact and helping others. Hint: It's got something to do with prioritising his employees' needs.

Don't miss out on these flavourful bits from the podcast:

💪 His inspirational take on leadership and strong commitment to developing the leaders of tomorrow

☀️The power, joy and collective wisdom that comes from working with 4 generations

💫 How he excels at the monumental, heart-pounding task of riding the fast food giant wave. Here's a fun fact - with more than 10,000 employees, McDonald's Singapore is the largest F&B business employer in Singapore!

☕ It's the perfect power-packed blend to kick off your weekend. Grab your favourite brew, get comfortable in your cozy chair and tune in now

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More about Benjamin Boh

Benjamin spent 6 years in large FMCG corporations before joining McDonald’s in 2013, including a 2-year stint overseas for McDonald’s Japan too. As the General Manager of an iconic F&B giant, Benjamin leads by example, putting the progression of each employee at the forefront, reminding us that looking after others and giving back should always follow success.

SGAG and Hepmil Media Group Co-Founder, Karl Mak [BSc(Econ), 2013] joins us as our very first guest on our new alumni giving podcast series, ‘A Cuppa With…’. Listen to the upbeat and inspiring exchange between this Forbes Asia ‘30 under 30’ honoree and SMU Broadcast & Entertainment student Radio Jockey Koh Jie Min [BBM, 2023] as they uncover the ups, downs, highs and lows in Karl’s single-minded mission to build comedic platforms and content that people know and love.⁣

Hear from Karl about the serious business of making people laugh -- from the hilarious beginnings of now iconic SGAG, the unlikely partnerships that skyrocketed Karl and co-founder Adrian Ang [BBM, 2013] to success, on how the duo grew the company to heights they never dreamt of, to how he had responded to naysayers in his path.⁣

Sit back, relax and get ready to be entertained by Karl’s amusing anecdotes as he spills some tea… we mean, sips his coffee!⁣

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Here’s a short-and-sweet taster of what to expect with our new podcast series ‘A Cuppa With…’

Let SMU Broadcast and Entertainment Radio Jockey Koh Jie Min [BBM, 2023] give you a quick snapshot of what to expect in our upcoming episodes. From unconventional business models to recipes for unmatched innovation to shaking up traditional industries, our conversations are always underscored by perspectives on making a difference, improving lives and giving back. As an added bonus, get a sneak peek of our first episode with Karl Mak [BSc(Econ), 2013], Co-Founder of Hepmil Media Group (SGAG, MGAG, PGAG)!

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