Her World Singapore - October 2023

In this issue

In this issue: Janice Koh, Preeti Nair and Shye are standing strong in the face of adversity;Meet Her World's Women of the Year winners; Is it possible to save $100K by age 30?; Women who are raising awareness in sexual health

JANICE ΚΟΗ Rediscovering her voice

Janice Koh might have lost half her tongue to cancer, but she's not lost her voice. Whether she's on a stage or not, the former performer remains Singapore's most ardent supporter of the arts

7 mins

Preeti Nair

Comedian, rapper and podcast host Preeti Nair gets real about mental health, being censored, and losing her father to suicide. Throughout these challenges, she maintains an unwavering determination to keep using her voice for the under-represented.

9 mins

SHYE

She's cut two albums, won multiple awards, and performed in front of thousands, but 21-year-old home-grown producer and _= singer-songwriter Shye is only just getting started.

7 mins

Are Singaporeans Still Shopping Pre-Loved?

Fashion enthusiasts have embraced the allure of vintage and pre-loved shopping, as well as the eco-friendly ethos and treasure hunt that it entails. However, despite growing interest locally, Singapore's relatively small market and a gloomy economic outlook may make it difficult for pre-loved platforms to sustain their businesses here.

7 mins

WOMAN OF THE YEAR - Professor Jackie Ying is on a tireless mission to solve real-world problems with revolutionary solutions

The renowned and internationally acclaimed scientist 1S effecting socioeconomic change with her research: Her World’s Woman of the Year 2023 winner, Professor Jackie Ying founder of A*Star’s Nanobio Lab and co-founder of Cellbae is indefatigable in her pursuit of ways to improve lives through sectors from biomedical sciences to agritechnologuy.

10+ mins

YOUNG WOMAN ACHIEVER OF THE YEAR - Caecilia Chu is firing up the region's fintech industry with her business savvy

It’s a multi-currency travel wallet that most Singaporeans can’t do without: Youtrip the brainchild of CEO and co-founder Caecilia Chu is a leading mobile fintech platformthathastransformed overseas spending with its products. Learning from failure, says Her World’s Young Woman Achiever, is her secret to success.

9 mins

Destigmatising Desire

The sexual wellness space Is riddled with taboos and negative connotations. Three women tell us how they're paving the way for more open and informed discussions about sex.

7 mins

Learning The Hard Way

She made her first investment when she was 18, and now, aged 33, Seet Shiyan is funding her own company. She tells us how her investment mistakes helped hone her acumen.

4 mins

Thriving With Life

Emotional strength is crucial when it comes to _ battling an illness such as_ breast cancer. We speak to survivor Sophia Chin, as well as doctors and a local support group, on how one can find the care and support they need after a diagnosis.

6 mins

The Realities Of Modern Love

While we often hear about charming meet-cutes and quirky tales of soulmates connecting through unconventional means like Duolingo, the truth is that most of us will encounter numerous road bumps before finding the one’. Her World's features writer, 25-year-old Cheryl Lai-Lim, sheds light on navigating today’s complex and frustrating) world of dating.

8 mins

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