I believed in the power of conversations. I believed in the power of personal narrative and I also believed that people flourish in a supportive and positive environment. What I didn't know was how much. We started the Story of Me programme 8 months ago because we felt there is a need to provide a... Continue Reading →
Empactathon, the Design Thinking workshop, conducted at Marina Bay Sands, lived up to its promise of creating an impact through empathy. With a ground breaking intergenerational format, the workshop brought together 45 children from various schools of Singapore and 30 Salesforce volunteers, to initiate a conversation for a better world. The two-hours-long workshop that teamed... Continue Reading →
Let's talk about stories, the all-important narratives that help us make sense of everything that we do, and everything that we are. And yet, we underplay its importance and think of stories as mere entertaining episodes that we read in the books, or watch in the movies, completely forgetting that stories are much, much more... Continue Reading →
Work and life have provided me with opportunities to witness the incredible potential of the young, and yet each time I come across a new opportunity, I am amazed to witness it all over again. I find myself drawn to the incredible potential of the human spirit and to the contagious enthusiasm that people display,... Continue Reading →
Once in a while, you find inspirations when you least expect them. These little stories remind you that life is full of possibilities. All you need to do is notice. I have always been fascinated by people who express through words, colours and artistic forms. Their stories, if inspirational, have that additional beauty, which the... Continue Reading →
It's not everyday that one gets to bring people from different walks of life, and different age-groups together. However, that's exactly what I am in for. It began with a simple idea of bringing people together through art, play, fitness and food, but it soon became more elaborate with a trustworthy collaborator. We began reaching... Continue Reading →
It's always a pleasure to write about the Singapore International Film Festival. Apart from the stalwarts who continue to enthral, there are new narratives to enjoy, and new talents to watch out for. But what I find the most fascinating about these festivals is that they give us an opportunity to trace the similarities, the... Continue Reading →
It's time to move away from that couch, and put your phone away. Singapore has an interesting line up of events in the next few months, and it's worth looking into! So, apart from the usual suspects, ( Universal Studio, Bird Park, Gardens by the Bay, and the various malls) that have lined up some... Continue Reading →
