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Kierian Cameron is the founding editor of Brand Cult, the UK’s first award‑winning, print‑only business newspaper for entrepreneurs and brand‑obsessed founders.

Born in Scotland, shaped by New York and Hong Kong, and now based in London, she has built her career through sheer hustle - from juggling five part‑time jobs to launching an Education Company in Hong Kong, and now running Brand Cult.

Alongside the newspaper, she’s the Creative Director at House of Cult Brands, a London design studio creating bespoke newspapers for brands, campaigns and events.

A recognised expert in branding, storytelling, community‑building and Cult Psychology, Kierian teaches founders how to build brands people genuinely connect with.

In the podcast, we discussed:
- The challenges of young motherhood
- Cultural awakening and ambition
- Surviving in New York: The five job hustle
- The leap to Hong Kong: Finding the dream
- Navigating change and reinventing oneself
- Building Brand Cult
- Reflections on growth and future aspirations

How to get in touch with Kierian:
Kierian's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/envoytocultleader/
Company's page on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brand.cultuk/

Listeners are invited to join the Cult. Use this code for a mysterious discount: CULTONTHEGO

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Adam is the co-founder of Stick ‘Em, an ed‑tech startup focused on making quality STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) education accessible to every child. Born in South Korea and raised in Singapore, he developed a passion for robotics at an early age.

After serving in the Singapore Armed Forces, Adam launched Stick ‘Em with his business partner before starting university. While completing his four-year degree, he continued to build the company and later graduated with a GPA above 4.0.

Today, Stick ‘Em’s low‑cost STEAM kits and self‑guided lessons have reached over 30,000+ students and trained 2,800+ teachers across 15 countries. In 2025, the company won $1 million USD from the Hult Prize Foundation, and he earned a spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list.

Topics we covered in the podcast include:
- Balancing academics and passion projects
- Transitioning to entrepreneurship and business growth
- Stick 'Em's mission and vision
- Full-time entrepreneurship and proud moments
- Overcoming doubts and gaining credibility
- Expanding horizons and advice to his younger self

How to get in touch with Adam:
Adam’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/huh_dam_adam/
Adam’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/huh-dam/

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Naveed Tariq Khawaja is a former banker turned entrepreneur. He was born and raised in Pakistan and has been living in Hong Kong since 2009.

Naveed worked as a banking professional for 20 years in the APAC region, holding both client and non-client roles. He worked at Citi, Standard Chartered Bank and Bank of America (where he worked for 14 years). In August 2025, Naveed left his full-time job to focus on building new businesses.

In 2025, Naveed founded 212HK, Hong Kong’s largest indoor pickleball centred social club, combining community, connection and the extra degree of ‘effort’ that turns good into great.

Topics we covered in the podcast include:
- Career progression in banking
- Transitioning to entrepreneurship
- Building a pickleball business
- Challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship
- Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs
- Reflections on career and life lessons

How to get in touch with Naveed:
Naveed's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveed-tariq-khawaja-246534a/

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