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.

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Today's episode is with Annie Chan who is the Founder and Principal Trainer of Red Box Events Pte Ltd. based in Singapore.

As an experience designer, adjunct lecturer and trainer, she has extensive experience in creating, planning and organizing events.

She knows all the ways to glam up an event and ensure the show runs smoothly so that her clients can make a distinct and positive impression all around.

Unlike most entrepreneurs, Annie had a roster of paying clients the day she started.

And she also landed herself a million dollar project awarded by the Singapore government where she had to organize 500 events in a year! In this episode, Annie and I talk about her 30 years in the events management business where she shares some insider tips and strategies that you don’t want to miss.

She also shares why she wants to educate more corporate people about events organizing and planning, her regional work with sustainability projects and what sustainability means from an events planner perspective and how challenging it is!

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Today, we meet a Malaysian entrepreneur, Shariffa Sabrina, the founder of Tanah Aina Sdn Bhd.

Tanah Aina which began as a glamping experience has now become an eco-resort experience complete with dining and nature activities. It serves up an eco-experience in the heart of the Malaysian jungles and it is as much a passion as it is a business for its owner, Shariffa Sabrina.

Tanah Aina Eco Resorts and Cafes lets people reconnect with nature while enjoying the comforts and amenities of luxury accommodations. At their resorts, you can experience eco-friendly lodging, guided nature excursions, organic dining experiences, wellness activities and team building.

As the founder of Tanah Aina eco-resorts. Sabrina is on a mission to change how we view development, and it all starts with a deep appreciation for the very nature we're neglecting.

Sabrina is quite the entrepreneur having built her cafes, glamping sites and resorts based on her love for nature and despite having grandchildren, there seems to be no stopping this woman who despite the tough challenges from authorities.

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