In this bonus episode, I team up with Payal Nayar, Founder and Director of *Voices And More*, for an enlightening conversation that bridges cultures, experiences, and podcasting journeys.

We dive into the art of storytelling and the power of elevating diverse voices through our respective podcasts.

I launched my podcast - Womenpreneur Asia - in March 2020 during the pandemic, creating a space for the stories of Asian women entrepreneurs to be heard.

My podcast highlights the challenges and successes of women across Asia as they navigate the entrepreneurial landscape, offering my listeners invaluable insights into resilience, innovation and growth.

Payal Nayar, who is based in Singapore, is a fellow podcaster. She, too, launched her podcast in 2020. As a global citizen and experienced traveler, she brings her rich cultural background into her podcasts *Melting Pot* and *Now Boarding*.

With a career that spans across industries and continents, Payal has built her podcasting platform with a mission: to amplify voices that inspire change and build bridges across borders.

Her favorite quote, "Empower voices, inspire change, and build bridges that transcend borders," perfectly encapsulates her vision.

Her resilience and determination have fueled her success in founding multiple ventures, including her transition from corporate life to podcasting.

In this episode, Payal and I exchange stories from our podcasting experiences, sharing the wisdom we've gleaned from interviewing diverse guests. While I focus on Asian women entrepreneurs in Asia, Payal focuses on men and women from all around the world, discussing and unravellling topics such as wildlife conservation, ecotourism, sustainable living, responsible travel, culture, arts and more.

Payal draws inspiration from figures like Michelle Obama, Priyanka Chopra, and Lee Kuan Yew, further driving her passion for storytelling.

This is a candid discussion between two Asian women podcasters; one that is filled with personal stories, podcasting tips and inspiration drawn from both our experiences.

Tune in for a conversation that's honest and real, filled with creativity, inspiration and respect while underscoring the power of voice from two Asian women who are proud to be Asian and proud to be podcasters.

For the full show notes and links, visit WomenpreneurAsia.com

This episode is sponsored by Redbox Studio

Celina Lee calls her vision - a Disneyland for data scientists.

Or if you prefer, a Github meets LinkedIn.

Ultimately, it’s about creating opportunities all around the world for those who don’t necessarily have access to those opportunities.

This female co-founder and CEO started her platform as a passion project and it has become the leading professional network of data scientists today with some 70 000+ data scientists.

Zindi is the first data science competition platform in Africa and hosts an entire data science ecosystem of scientists, engineers, academics, companies, NGOs, governments and institutions focused on solving Africa’s most pressing problems.

While today’s episode is about Zindi, it is also about Celina and what it means to be female and Asian American and growing a dream that is making a tremendous impact in the world of data science, AI and machine learning. Zindi is at heart providing access and opportunities to data scientists in Africa and beyond.

For the full show notes, visit WomenpreneurAsia.com

This episode is sponsored by Redbox Studio

Thank you for listening to Season 8 of the podcast. We will be taking a break and come back in October/November for Season 9.

Dr. Vimi Ramasamy, Founder and CEO of STRAVIK, makes a much-anticipated return to discuss a core business topic - Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) - and why ESG is riddled with confusion and apprehension among businesses.

Vimi candidly discusses the challenges that most business owners have when integrating ESG into their operations. She shares how most business owners have no idea where to begin.

A key part of the interview is devoted to debunking common ESG myths, such as the notion that ESG is costly to implement and that it is only for multinational companies.

Vimi clarifies what ESG entails and its effects on various business aspects, including marketing and supply chain. She emphasizes that ESG can be implementable for every business.

Vimi provides insights and research data that encourage embracing sustainable practices and how businesses can adopt simple ESG actions to reduce their environmental footprint and enhance social responsibility while attaining higher profits.

For the full show notes, visit WomenpreneurAsia.com

This episode is sponsored by Redbox Studio.