Janet Yang, president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on inclusion, making her parents proud and being a ‘kid at heart’

Janet Yang is no stranger to the art of transformation. As the first Asian American president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, her journey from a young girl enamoured with cinema to becoming one of the most influential figures in Hollywood is a tale of perseverance, passion and vision

Lab Studios’ Jasmine Chong combines instinct and a dash of impulse to lead the company

Founder of Lab Studios and LabX Jasmine Chong demonstrates how bold decisions, self-awareness and a commitment to following your passion isn’t just fulfilling—it can change lives

Inside the creative process of Philippine design icon Kenneth Cobonpue

Meet award-winning Filipino designer Kenneth Cobonpue, who pushes contemporary Philippine furniture design to the global stage

How CNN anchor Kristie Lu Stout carved a unique path for herself defined by authenticity and a commitment to storytelling

Kristie Lu Stout’s career is a testament to the belief that success is a journey, deeply rooted in self-discipline and ‘radical’ self-awareness

Chef JP Anglo cultivates effective leadership with family values and Filipino food

The celebrated chef shares how embracing growth has allowed him to inspire, educate, and spread his love for Filipino cuisine to the world

Beauty brand founder Natasha Moor’s journey is a masterclass in resilience

Natasha Moor shares how she went from not being able to look into the mirror ‘without criticising herself’ to building a make-up brand that reminds people of their worth

Motorsports racing driver Jessica Hawkins on her drive to success

The head of Aston Martin’s F1 Academy, race and stunt driver Jessica Hawkins thrives in a sport that requires a complex formula—pun not intended—to succeed

Hong Kong’s winning Paralympians teach us the meaning of resilience, fortitude and perseverance

Meet the extraordinary athletes whose determination, skill, and resilience have not only brought glory to the city but also inspired a new generation to dream bigger

Chess grandmaster Kevin Goh is driven by a relentless competitive spirit

Meet Singapore chess grandmaster Kevin Goh, whose fierce determination and competitive spirit drive his success in the ultimate mind game

Filmmaker Corinna Vistan on ‘the secret ingredient’ to creating great stories

Producer Corinna Vistan takes us through the lessons she has learned from a career that has taken her from the Marvel Cinematic Universe through Asian narratives

Influencing, unfiltered: Jin Lim and Maggy Wang on what it really means to be an influencer today

What does it mean to be an influencer in Malaysia today? Is it about the number of followers, the brand deals, the swipe-up links? Or is it something more–a responsibility, perhaps, to the communities they’ve built?

Singer-songwriter Shazza on 6 lessons she has learnt from life in the music industry

The best practices can be applied both in life and in our career—and singer-songwriter Shazza shares how she incorporates them into her own journey