We often admire strong women for how much they can carry.

The career.
The family.
The responsibilities.
The expectations.
The people who depend on them.

But behind the strength, there is a question we don't ask enough:

Who takes care of the strong one?

In this episode of Reaching Lives with Kathrina, I sit down with Carmen Ng Executive from EDSB Outdoor Sdn Bhd for an honest conversation about 2nd generation leadership, identity, resilience and the pressure that comes with always being expected to hold everything together.

We talk about the experiences that shaped her, navigating expectations, learning to slow down, taking care of yourself while caring for others, and what strength really looks like when nobody is watching.

Because being strong doesn't mean we have to carry everything alone.

In this conversation, we explore:

• The pressure of always being the strong one
• Identity beyond roles, titles and expectations
• Leadership and responsibility
• Resilience during difficult seasons
• Why slowing down matters
• Learning to care for yourself while caring for others
• What success and fulfilment begin to mean as we grow

Sometimes the people who look the strongest are the ones we forget to check on.

This conversation is a reminder to look beyond what we see on the outside.

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Every leader has a story we don't know about.

What does it take to build a company without losing who you are along the way?

In this episode of Reaching Lives with Kathrina, I sit down with Benjamin Croc, Co-Founder and CEO of BrioHR, to talk about the journey behind building the company, the mentors who shaped him, and the leadership principles that continue to guide him today.

We explore what entrepreneurship has taught him about people, respect, authenticity and staying grounded while building something meaningful.

In this conversation, we talk about:

• The journey behind brioHR
• The mentors who influenced Benjamin
• Building a company while staying true to yourself
• Why respect matters in leadership
• Lessons from entrepreneurship and growth
• The person behind the CEO title

Reaching Lives with Kathrina is about the stories behind leaders, founders and change makers — the experiences, people and decisions that shaped who they are today.

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Why Empower Women — The Story Behind His Mission | Reaching Lives Ep. 1

WHY I EMPOWER WOMEN

Why does Kenneth Choo care so deeply about empowering women?

In the first episode of **Reaching Lives with Kathrina**, Kenneth shares the personal experiences, beliefs and turning points behind his mission to support and empower women.

We go beyond titles and achievements to explore the human story behind the leader — including purpose, leadership, personal growth and the experiences that shaped who he is today.

If you are interested in:
• Women empowerment
• Leadership and purpose
• Entrepreneurship
• Personal growth
• The stories behind successful leaders

This conversation is for you.

🎙️ Guest: Kenneth Choo
🎧 Host: Kathrina Chin
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