In this episode of the Compass of Life, we sit down with Yung Shen, the enigmatic founder of the local streetwear brand "LANSI", and also one of the first speak-easy bar operator in Penang. In our insightful conversation, we explore the stories of the creation of the "LANSI" brand, and the local streetwear brand shop "Swagger Salon". Also his experience in running one of the earliest speakeasy cocktail bar in Penang, "Backdoor Bodega" and the newly opened "No Bar Here".

From a clothing brand to a cocktail bar, we explore his journey starting from being a hip-hop artist. We'll learn about how Shen finds success from a humble beginning, how he navigated through the uncertain times during the COVID-19 lockdown, thriving and surviving and now... expanding. We'll have the first hand account of his entrepreneurial spirit, attitude and mindsets. This will be an enlightening conversations that expands your perspective.

Please follow Shen on Instagram @Shen.pdf and his establishment:
Instagram @ backdoorbodega , @nobarhere and @swaggersalon


 

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In this episode of the Compass of Life podcast, We'll be sharing 5 mindsets and ideas to supplement the goal setting and purpose finding process in your journey of personal growth and development. We'll be diving deeper into some of the more common ideas that we'll refine the ideas and mindset into applicable and practical advices, that you can apply in everyday lives.

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Coffee and Café culture has been a core integral identity of the penang culture, starting from the 2010’s café started to trend as more and more café restaurant of various chic theme and offerings starts to serve both tourist and penangites alike, In this episode of Compass Of Life Podcast, we speak with Kai Ho, who’s one of the veteran operators in the café industry with 12 years of experience under his belt, to learn more about the intricacy of the coffee art and the cultures and trends of the café industry up till present day. In this conversation we explore the entrepreneurial spirit and business start up and management mindset of a long running successful business operator.

This episode will be a delight for coffee and café lovers as delve into the mind of a coffee enthusiast to gain more insight into the business aspect as well as the trends of the culture. Kai Ho runs the Forest Cloud Beverage Company, which supplies a wide range of selections of coffee beans, matcha powder, chocolate powder, espresso machines and various other tools and equipments to brew and distill your very own coffee like a café pro. You can find more information by visiting their website at https://www.forestcloud.com.my/  , you can also follow them on Instagram at @forestcloudbev , @forestcloudmac , @forestcloudlab , or you can drop by their store location in Penang to sample their beverages in person!

This Episode is hosted by @Edmond Koay on Instagram, where regular updates of the podcast will be posted there.

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In this solemn yet inspiring podcast episode, we delve into the raw reality of life and fate's hardships and explore the transformative potential for growth of adopting the right perspectives and mindset, and the wrong mindset and habits to avoid. Join us as we uncover the ways to cultivate a perspective that empowers us to conquer even the toughest challenges that life throws our way. Get ready for an inspiring and introspective conversation that will equip you with the tools to navigate adversity and thrive in the face of adversity.

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In this episode, We'll be sharing some mindsets and technique that will be invaluable in your journey of personal growth and development. This thought-provoking episode will equip you with the techniques needed to elevate your life and set yourself on a path towards fulfillment, success, growth and enhancement. Unleash your potential to achieve your goals and find the courage to move out of your comfort zone. 

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On This episode of Compass of Life, We sit down with Wati, she feeds 1500 students in school everyday, had a day job as an accountant, runs a catering side business and also is a proud mother of 2 beautiful daughters. With that much going on in her life, we had a chat to find out how she manages this madness of workload and work schedule, while maintaining a healthy relationship with her family. 

We dive in deeper about the life of a Women Entrepreneur managing multitude of business and family,  we find the perseverance, determination, conscientiousness and the hunger to strive for more! We explore her past on where her motivation and determination of hard work came from, and her mission.

This conversation touches on the drive of ambition, hard work, motivation and determination that leads to a series of life success, we hope that this conversation would inspire women to take up the challenge of entrepreneurship and empower themselves to venture into world of business. In search of achievement, fulfillment, personal development and personal growth.

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In our very first episode of the Compass of Life Podcast, we invite Chester Chin, founder of the 12Make company to share about his experience in the founding of a tech start up business, his trials and tribulations, what are the latest tech projects that would spice up the traditional manufacturing management capability.

We get to dive in deeper into his backstory, We get to know the unbelievable stories of his upbringing, which is full of twist and turns, from hardships, anger, hunger for riches, that made him to who he is today, the story would both excite and touch anyone.  His is a story of inspiring personal growth, and character development.

We also get to talk about the start up scene and culture in Penang and Malaysia in general, from the glamorous facade of big money finances to the darker secrets of the start up scenes... 

This conversation is about the inspiring tale of perseverance, hard work, luck and hunger that pushes them to great lengths to achieve their goals. The Personal Struggles that resulted in growth in Character, mental fortitude, and ultimately success over adversity derived from one's environment and situations.

Show Notes timestamp:

0:00:00 - 0:04:08 - Intro
0:04:08 - 0:09:47 - Digital Twin, Factory UI Gamification Project
0:09:47 - 0:17:40 - 12Make's Competitive Edge and Other Projects
0:17:40 - 0:19:40 - 12Make's Revenue and Scale of Business
0:19:40 - 0:24:04 - COVID Test Result Data Processing Project
0:24:04 - 0:30:36 - 12Make's Revenue Growth and NFT Token Project
0:30:36 - 0:38:00 - Business Strategy, MIDA Grants and Research Resources
0:38:00 - 0:44:30 - Tech Start Up Trends
0:44:30 - 1:05:15 - High School Life, poverty, anger and reversal.
1:05:15 - 1:33:27 - Tertiary Education Life, struggle of independence  without support
1:33:27 - 1:44:00 - The birth of 12Make to evolving to RPAPLUS.
1:44:00 - 1:58:30 - Reflection on the past and Dark side of Venture Capitalist Funds.

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