Hosted by Sarah Wong (⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/swongx/⁠), Make It Work is a podcast and community for ambitious mothers across Asia navigating the messy middle of career and motherhood: the pivots nobody planned, the unexpected identity shifts, the seasons where something has to give. Recommended by Channel News Asia and listened to in 40+ countries.

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Founded in Singapore in 2016 by Jana Marlé Zizkova, She Loves Data is a global non-profit organization dedicated to advancing women by closing the Competence, Confidence, and Leadership gaps. 

On a mission to create real impact through free training in AI, tech, and leadership skills, the organization has successfully trained over 23,000 people and cultivated a global community of 35,000 people across 15 chapters spanning from London, Prague, Dubai, to Jakarta, Hong Kong, Sydney.

Through online masterclasses, webinars, in-person workshops, and mentorship, She Loves Data helps individuals build digital fluency, grow professional networks, and unlock career opportunities. 

Beyond technical skills, their programs are purposefully designed to build confidence, strengthen women's voices, and support their growth at every stage of their professional journey.

In this episode, we speak with Patrick Lim from ACE.SG!Action Community for Entrepreneurship (ACE.SG) is the national voice for the Singapore startup ecosystem, and a key trade association representing the interests of startups in Singapore. ACE.SG was established in 2003 by the Singapore Ministry of Trade and Industry, and re-launched as a private sector-led, non-profit organisation in 2014. ACE.SG’s Patron is Dr Tan See Leng, Minister for Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry). Working closely with the government and the startup community, ACE.SG aims to catalyse greater collaborations among ecosystem players and enable the development and growth of startups. ACE.SG also prioritises building international partner networks to connect the global and local startup community.

In this episode, we speak with Tan Weng Mooi and Angela Sujadi about PEASE: Preparing to EASE Your Life Transition: a ground-up initiative born out of the recognition that life transitions tend to be vulnerable moments that many struggle with but don't discuss about. It is a journey that can be eased when we draw support from one another as we figure out our direction towards a fulfilling and meaningful life. PEASE provides the community support and resources you need to navigate these transitions with confidence and clarity.

What does life look like after a long corporate career?

Join us as we sit down with Kai Ning and Jesslyn, the founders of The Courage Chapter—a Singapore-based social enterprise dedicated to guiding experienced professionals through their next life chapters. Kai Ning and Jesslyn discuss how they are tackling the stereotypes of aging and career transitions by building a powerful "reinvention ecosystem". They dive into the psychological shifts required to move from a passive job applicant to an active creator, the rise of leading a "portfolio life", and why true fulfilment in our later years relies heavily on the dignity of work and purposeful longevity.

Whether you are approaching retirement, navigating a major career transition, or an employer looking to tap into top-tier senior talent, this episode is a masterclass in curiosity, resilience, and finding the courage to embark on your next frontier.

In this episode, we welcome Nik Chong and Sebastian Chen, the co-founders of SG60: Voices From The Heart, 100 Voices of Resilience, and Asia Voices of Courage.

What began a year ago as an experimental career talk has blossomed into a thriving grassroots movement. The duo shares their journey of building a unique storytelling community.

Nik and Sebastian dive into the deep need for emotional processing, human connection, and psychological safety in an era increasingly dominated by AI and corporate retrenchments. They offer a powerful reminder that we don't have to navigate professional hardships alone.

Tune in to hear how they are channeling the old school "kampong spirit" to revive deep human connections and archive a living history of local resilience.