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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/

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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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Sonia Samtani is an award-winning licensed hypnotherapist, speaker, author, and founder of the “All About You” Centre. She is one of Hong Kong’s leading mental health professionals.

Sonia has over 18 years of experience and has transformed the lives of 40,000+ individuals. Her achievements include being a two-time TEDx speaker and a former Senior Mentor with Tony Robbins.

Whether it’s through workshops, one-on-one sessions or speaker events, Sonia is committed to helping people find peace with the past and move towards an authentic future.

Topics we covered in the podcast include:
- Overcoming limited beliefs and building confidence
- Networking and public speaking development
- Working for Tony Robbins
- Creating the 'All About You' Centre
- Future aspirations and the role of AI
- Advice for aspiring wellness entrepreneurs and to her younger self

How to get in touch with Sonia:
Sonia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soniasamtani_/
Sonia's Website: https://soniasamtani.com/
Company Website: https://www.allaboutyoucentre.com/

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Chris Geils is a personal branding and storytelling mentor. He worked the 9-to-5 and is now building his dream life. He encourages creators to tell their own stories on social media.

Chris was born and raised in Melbourne, Australia. It wasn’t until 2022 that he made the decision to move abroad for a job opportunity in London. After 3 years, he decided not to renew his VISA and moved back to Australia. Chris applies his experience from living abroad in his social media content.

Before leaving the 9-5, Chris worked in digital strategy and programmatic media buying and advertising. In almost six years, he progressed from a Trading Coordinator to Associate Director.

Topics we covered in the podcast include:
- Reflections on early adulthood
- The impact of COVID-19 on personal growth
- First job experience and progressing in roles
- Moving to London for new opportunities
- Living abroad, then moving back to Melbourne
- Becoming a personal branding coach and giving advice to his younger self

How to get in touch with Chris:
Chris' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisgeils/

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Mai Whelan is a philanthropist, author, and the first winner of Netflix’s Squid Game: The Challenge, where she won the $4.56 million prize in 2023.

Mai was born in Vietnam and came to the U.S. as a refugee when she was eight years old. She served 20 years in the U.S. Navy before becoming an immigration adjudicator for the Department of Homeland Security.

After winning Squid Game: The Challenge, Mai decided to use her newfound platform to highlight non-profits through her YouTube series, “Mother Mai”, focusing on causes such as animal welfare and community support. She continues to raise awareness for important causes and inspire others to make a positive impact on the world.

Topics we covered in the podcast include:
- Arriving in the US as an immigrant
- Joining the Navy and overcoming adversity
- Working as an Immigration Adjudicator
- Applying and winning Squid Game: The Challenge
- Philanthropy efforts and growth
- Advice to future reality TV show contestants and her younger self

How to get in touch with Mai:
Mai's Website: https://mothermai.com/
Mai's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iammai287/
Mai's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@iammai287

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David Meikle is an author, consultant, keynote speaker, and trainer supporting brands and advertising agencies in the UK and beyond.

Since 2009, David has helped brands and agencies create and maintain value and lasting relationships through agency selection, marketing transformation, improved ways of work, and cultural change. He’s helped agencies like Ogilvy, BBDO, McCann, and 7Stars.

David worked in advertising agencies for nearly twenty years, culminating in four years in Moscow as Head of Country for Ogilvy. He also wrote the book ‘How to Buy a Gorilla’, the ultimate guide for marketers and brands to get better-value advertising ideas from their agencies.

In 2025, David co-founded The Pimlico Group, focused on working collaboratively to solve agency business challenges.

Topics we covered in the podcast include:
- From wine bar to advertising
- Climbing the corporate ladder
- Navigating fear and transitioning to entrepreneurship
- Creating solutions: How to Buy a Gorilla
- The Meikle Matrix: Balancing responsibility and control
- Future aspirations: Writing and new ventures

How to get in touch with David:
David’s Email address: david@htbag.co.uk
David’s Website: htbag.co.uk
David’s LinkedIn: David Meikle

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Anushka Purohit is the CEO and Co-Founder of Breer, a food upcycling startup which turns bread into beer. Breer addresses the prominent problem of bread waste in Hong Kong, hence aims to reduce food waste.

Anushka also launched StayK (a travel app, an end-to-end vacation planning platform) during COVID-19 and most recently launched a cosmetics brand called Ssome Cosmetics and a side hustle to bring Bollywood movies to Hong Kong. Anushka is also working on a tech side hustle at the moment.

Along with being a young entrepreneur, Anushka is a polyglot, being able to speak five languages, and is passionate about making an impact and representing underrepresented communities globally.

She has received various awards and recognition for her work including Forbes 30U30 Asia List and being featured on CNBC, Tatler and Lifestyle Asia.

Topics we covered in the podcast include:
- Growing up in Hong Kong
- University life and early career experiences
- The birth of Breer and navigating entrepreneurship as a young adult
- Exploring new ventures within travel, cosmetics, tech and Bollywood
- Time management and balancing multiple projects
- Future aspirations and personal insights

How to get in touch with Anushka:
Anushkha's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nushickles/?hl=en

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