Good for Business, Good for Society

Tiziana is an entrepreneur and ecosystem-builder who loves laughing at the odds. From selling her favourite ice cream door-to-door at 12 to starting her first business at the age of 20, life’s been an exciting ride! Her passion lies in rethinking social innovation and business, interactive marketing and technology, education and people development. She explores this through consulting, original curriculum and programming, speaking engagements as well as content.

Tiziana has worked with individuals, start-ups and organisations like the National Youth Council, Ping An Group Start-ups, Singapore Management University, CISCO, e27 and more. She also co-founded Singapore's first intergenerational innovation space through which 40+ innovations have been created. She also co-owns an award-winning social impact documentary film production and distribution house, Rebelhouse. Their films have raised millions of dollars for impact and has been bought over by the likes of Netflix and Lionsgate (Pilgrim Films).

Her work has been featured on BBC, Forbes, The Straits Times (Singapore), CNA938 (Singapore), The Hindu (India), WomenInTech (New York),  FinnTech Fwd (Dubai), Jawa Pos Radar Malang (Indonesia) and more.

Robin describes herself as a (Singaporean) Army Knife. A self-taught photographer and videographer, her career took off after working a marketing role in a Michelin-starred restaurant. From there, she worked with F&B conglomerates like Commonwealth Capital, and many start-ups. 

These experiences taught her how to bring a strategic approach to her artistic work, and the tricks behind pushing her creative envelope while keeping within a client’s budgets and goals. She is now focused on creating thoughtful and impactful content that creates real value for the audience, and the world.  

On her off days you can find Robin on her bicycle, soaking in the sun and enjoying the food at East Coast Park. Or you might find her huddled on her couch with a good show on Netflix.

What brings her the most joy is capturing happy moments and chance encounters on the streets of Singapore. She believes that the best things happen when you put yourself out there and let life take its course. She also enjoys sitting at coffee shops and listening to the stories of the elderly.

Syerifah Alsagoff is a community builder who has worked on several projects with the community for over six years. She has been involved in volunteering and community engagement since 2015 as a Grassroots Leader serving a few of the local GRCs. Aside from engaging people in various communities, she also runs a resume writing business to help fresh grads and professionals secure careers.

When Syerifah is not working or doing community work, she enjoys eating out with friends or scrolling through social media/Reddit. Eventually, she finds herself sunk deep into articles or academic journals.

Syerifah holds an MBA, a Bachelor's in Business Management, and a Certificate in Psychology & Counselling.

Jane is a creative professional from the Philippines. Having started her freelancing journey 7 years ago, she continues to explore the field of graphic design, and more recently video editing and motion graphics, all on her own. She always finds herself creating - be it for work, for home, for friends or for her own personal expression.

Life has taught Jane to be practical, but that didn’t stop her from dreaming. As a quote by Chip Gaines goes, “perhaps you can’t quit your day job, and I understand that. But never, ever quit your day dream,” Jane still continues to dream of turning her passion and skills into a successful business one day. For now, she is more than excited to help other businesses find success of their own and help them make meaningful impact on society.

Anastacia is a graphic designer and illustrator from Central Luzon, Philippines. As a human resource graduate, she believes people are the heart of every organization. To express her value to people, she uses her creativity, passion, dedication, and innovativeness in creating design works and illustrations to tap into people’s emotions. 

As a headstrong individual, Anastacia showed leadership during the early stages of her life, participating in local and national level activities during her college years. As she pursues her Master’s degree in Business Administration, she hopes to continue improving herself so that she can effectively implement her expertise in her creative work and also to contribute to the community as a climate change and environmental awareness advocate. She believes that with great passion comes increasing creativity to reach people.

Mia is a graphic designer from Manila, Philippines. She finished a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts with the goal of aligning her artistic passion with business and marketing. Having worked as a designer and coordinator for the past few years, she enjoys assisting teams in problem-solving activities and sharing her knowledge in graphic design and illustration.

To her, creativity takes a lot of courage. She believes that enjoying life is all about exploring - be it a new art style, a new design trend and simply learning a new hobby.

Meet Kristia, a bubbly and happy mom who radiates optimism and positivity wherever she goes. She has a passion for cooking and loves to experiment with new recipes in the kitchen. Kristia has been in the freelancing world for over 10 years and because of that it allowed her to work from home while raising her kid, giving her the flexibility she needs to balance work and family life. Kristia's positive attitude and infectious energy make her a joy to everyone around her.

When not working, she can often be found listening to her favorite boy group, BTS, and singing along to their catchy tunes. In her downtime, she loves to binge-watch Korean dramas and true crime stories and get lost in the captivating storylines. Kristia's superhero is John Wick, as she admires his unwavering determination and strength. Her favourite saying is "whatever makes your soul happy, do that" which she applies to her life every day. She firmly believes that happiness is contagious and can really affect people without us knowing it.

"We live to LEARN" - A'len embraces this mantra, always seeking new knowledge and experiences. Her diverse range of skills and interests has earned her the title of a Jill-of-all-trades. With over a decade of experience in various fields, she holds a degree in Psychology that ignited her passion for community work. Her career journey has included research and communication roles in local and international non-profit organizations that focus on advocacies such as environmental conservation, public health, disaster risk reduction, financial aid, education, and humanitarian efforts.

As she progressed in her career, A'len discovered her interest in digital marketing and found herself working her way up in the startup industry. She thrived in the creative process of visual communication, multi-media production, and brand development. Her talents led her to the film world, where she worked as an assistant director for local and national advertisements, contributed to set design for indie films, and served as a props supervisor for an international TV series.

“We live to LOVE” - A’len also always keeps at heart. Off the clock, you’d most likely find her kicking balls in a soccer field, smashing stuff in a badminton court, soaking up some sun on a beach, roadtripping with friends, singing at the top of her lungs, or just playing games at home with her partner and foster-fail pets in Cebu City, Philippines. A'len's dedication to community work and creative pursuits demonstrates her commitment to making a positive impact on the world around her. Her belief that we live to learn and love is reflected in her endless curiosity and zest for adventure.

Marguerit is an industrial and graphic designer based in Manila, Philippines. She can analyse an organization’s requirements and develop design solutions for enhancing competitiveness and service offerings. And with her recent graduate degree in Innovation and Business, she can also focus on brand strategy, product development, and market needs. Her passion is for delivering value through innovative methods and collaboration.

She is motivated by a growing creative culture that values authenticity while staying abreast of industry trends—also striving to continuously guide projects to get discovered and thrive through the best design tactics by integrating her global experiences and passion for design and business.

Andrian is an avid media producer and consumer, photo and video editing is his passion. He finished a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts majoring in Digital Media Arts, with a specialization in 3D animation. Growing up watching films with special effects and visual effects in the late 2000s has impacted his desire to pursue his artistic goal to become a VFX and CGI Artist.

He has previous experience as a film & photo instructor, school professor and marketing. As well as being a panel for film and art festivals in his locale, the Philippines. This has opened doors for him to explore more ventures in art, communications, socialization, & Community.

Andrian enjoys watching movies, taking photos and capturing videos, playing video games, learning about science, talking about computers and technology, and listening to rock and classical music.

Jeremy is a writer and storyteller from the Philippines. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in Behavioural Sciences Majoring in Organisational and Social Systems Development, which is where he became interested in the different stories every culture has to share. He has experience writing short-form and long-form copy in both the banking and creative spaces.When not on-the clock, he can be found either creating/performing music or behind the camera on different photoshoots.

Sophia, a young entrepreneur from the Philippines, started her entrepreneurial journey in college by selling branded shoes and clothes. She later established a small advertising business in Pasig City, PH where she helped small businesses enhance their online presence through Facebook Ads. She also sold various products such as toothpaste and perfume. In 2020, she founded Abino Coffee, a coffee brand that she grew over two years all while being in college by offering it through an espresso cart at Forbes Town, BGC, Philippines, the business centre of the Philippines.

Additionally, she has experience in strategic partnerships and project management and is currently exploring a career in UI/UX design. She enjoys participating in hackathons and designing human-centric products.

Meet Angelica, a talented baker with a passion for both volleyball and creating delicious treats. Angelica or better known as Angel, has been playing volleyball since she was young and has developed a strong skillset on the court. She loves the teamwork and competitive spirit that comes with the sport, and enjoys pushing herself to improve her game. When she's not playing volleyball, Angel can often be found in the kitchen whipping up something sweet. She has a natural talent for baking and loves creating new recipes and experimenting with flavors.

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Chloe graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and actively participated in a range of community engagement initiatives both locally and internationally. Her involvement extended to internships within various government offices, where she contributed to projects focused on community development and youth engagement. These experiences ignited her appreciation for connecting with individuals from diverse backgrounds and listening to their unique narratives and encounters. She sees immense value in bringing people together to make change. Passionate about building inclusive and sustainable societies where every person is treated with dignity, she is always exploring opportunities with meaningful impact.

Outside of work, she is always looking out for new food places to try and enjoys going to gigs and concerts. She is currently mastering the guitar, because learning never stops!

Bel is an illustrator and graphic designer based in Pasig City, Philippines. She is passionate about art and illustration and believes in the integral roles they play in story-telling and history-keeping. With this in mind, her work aims to document personal thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

When you see her work, you see inspirations taken from nature, zine culture, and children's books. She is also most driven by advocacies such as mental health and wellness, safe digital and physical spaces for women and queer folk, and the upholding of children's rights.

When not drawing or designing, she enjoys rock climbing, trying out new cafes and restaurants, and enjoy collecting little toys and cute things. She is also a proud mommy to her young Labrador named Shelby.

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Kayla is a graphic designer and illustrator based in the Philippines. She adores world-building and creating stories, which also applies when working on design projects. With a firm belief in integrating storytelling and experience with design to leave a lasting impression on the audience, Kayla strives to produce works that not only appeal to the eyes but also to the heart.

Keen to learn and improve herself, she is always on the lookout for opportunities to hone her skills so that she can give the projects she's involved in the perfection they deserve!

In her downtime, Kayla enjoys tea and coffee making, designing cute merchandise, reading a variety of novels and webtoons, watching documentaries, and playing games that pique her interest. 

Syarfiqah is a filmmaker who is highly passionate about community building and animals. For over 8 years, she's worked on indie and commercial projects for both local and international clients. This experience deepened her understanding of the technicalities of the whole production process. During those years, she also developed her project management skills, especially in bridging the gap between clients and her team

On her off days, Syarfiqah likes to play games, spend time with her family and friends, make art, and play with her 10 cats. MEOWWW~

Sonia has rooted well within the SME market for the past 10 years. Her experience ranges from being a Project Manager, Research and Statistics Executive at a statutory board, to assisting in grant facilitation and marketing. As such, she has a strong understanding of the wide range of struggles in this market, especially due to several realistic constraints, such as finances, manpower, economy, and more.
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Having majored in advertising, Sonia is trained and qualified as a graphic designer. She uses this advantage to come up with out-of-the-box solutions for her clients. Besides her work, Sonia volunteers her marketing skills at several local and international animal rescues.
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With the growing concern of global warming and effects climate change, Sonia has zoomed in her focus and goal to shed more light on ethical, sustainable and purpose-led businesses. This includes her mission to help creators find their voices and make resonant work.