Tell us about yourself; when did you move to Singapore?
I’m a Londoner who spent 24 years growing up in Hong Kong before moving around the world as an adult. I’ve worked in Hong Kong, Australia and the UK before moving back to Singapore with my family in August 2019. A year before we moved, my husband started working with me as the Director of Operations. He’d always been my sounding board, but as business abroad ramped up post-Brexit, I needed more support as we expanded to three companies and four warehouses.
We have all managed to fall in love with the island and its food and wildlife, and my kids have really taken to an outdoors life after the chillier North London experience of their childhood.
How did you get started with Salt-Water Sandals?
I spotted Salt-Water when I was on maternity leave with my second child. I was scrolling mummy blogs at midnight and saw them written about on a blog being published out of Brooklyn, NYC.
My professional background is in marketing – in particular, specialising in brand launch communications – and I immediately saw their potential. I tried to get a US retailer to send them to the UK and ended up having my sister ship some from Miami to New York. Finally, she brought them home to me in her hand luggage. As soon as I tried them on, with my daughter wearing a tiny size-18 first-walker pair, I could see how well they would do outside the US market.
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Injury-free Skiing!
You've compared the various resorts' vital statistics, après ski options and historical snowfall data, and you're ready to hit the slopes this holidays! In this first of two articles, orthopaedic surgeon and ski-tragic DR DERRICK OH gives advice on how you can prevent skiing injuries.
Braces Vs Invisalign First!
Teeth straightening for kids can achieve more health benefits than just a great smile. Here, dentist DR ALEXIA KWAN talks about the pros and cons of the two main options: traditional braces and Invisalign First.
CAN OBESITY LEAD TO HEART ATTACKS?
Maintaining a healthy weight is more than just a matter of appearance - it's a vital aspect of heart health. DR MICHAEL ROSS MACDONALD, a senior consultant cardiologist at The Harley Street Heart & Vascular Centre, discusses how weight affects our heart and ways to manage it.
Achieving with Development Assessments
Every parent prioritises the wellbeing and optimal development of their child. Paediatric physiotherapist WAN YING TEH specialises in babies and children and tells us why a physiotherapy development assessment can help you achieve just this.
POWER WORKOUTS REDEFINED
It's easy to let fitness slide during the festivities, but keeping up your routine doesn't have to be a chore. These quick, high-burn workouts make it simple to stay active, boost your energy, and keep that waistline in check - no matter how packed your calendar gets!
TROPICAL TOWer
If you love a staycation option with strong eco credentials, try this lofty - and leafy - hotel in the heritage district of Tanjong Pagar.
A Boutique Resort in Malaysia
Inside a serene tropical sanctuary that combines contemporary design with nature.
A Guide to Lombok
As I floated on a surfboard, my instructor called out “go, chilli man!” to his friend carving along a breaking wave. He turned to me and said, “Have you tried the chillies here? They’re just like our island and our surfers: small but spicy.”
Thailand: City & Mountains
My two daughters are well into their teens, and in the blink of an eye they'll be heading off on holidays with groups of raucous friends rather than with their annoying parents.
Recipe CORNER
This holiday favourite combines the warmth of traditional spices with the rich textures of dried fruits. Enjoy with a cup of tea or a glass of mulled wine!
