SSW Associates is a Bangkok-based Interior design and architecture firm specialized in hospital and residential office design. Love and passion for what they do is

Abode is an exquisite furniture store in Bangkok that specializes in wood products and offers a range of classic and contemporary pieces with an east-meets-west

Kiidu connects parents with nannies and caregivers in Bangkok and beyond. Owned and led by Indonesia-native Alfiah Strohal. “The best thing about having my own

“The first two years was mostly fun. We didn’t do much planning, didn’t have much structure. We started with 5 people and once we got

Passionate about nutrition, organic farming, and natural therapies, Stella teaches others how to live whole and well in harmony with nature. She connects farmers with

Bake Ministry has been making delicious treats in Bangkok since 2008. Born as a hobby out of Pui’s love for baking, it quickly turned into

Waking Bee is a brand of feminine sportswear that wants to motivate and inspire women to a healthy lifestyle through pretty and comfortable gear. Co-owned

Shining in a male-dominated profession, Regina is co-founder and managing director of renowned Manila law firm PJS Law. When she started 18 years she would

Producing premium homemade ice-cream in Thailand since 1999, Iberry Homemade is a local institution and savvy founder K. Pla one of Bangkok’s most well-known women

Teachables is a Manila-based social enterprise founded by 5 friends in 2012. It works to support and empower teachers and educators by providing innovative, effective

Manila’s Vianca Añonuevo has two successful businesses to her name: interior design firm Empire Designs and furniture boutique Harver Hill, together with her two co-founders.

Ollie is the founder and managing director of O-SPA International, a Thai social enterprise that makes premium natural skincare products for the whole family. Launched

“I worked for a real estate company in 2008 and knew this was the direction I wanted to take. So I went back to school

“I went to the US to study English and ended up learning fashion. I have always liked drawing since I was a little girl but

A former flight attendant, Khun Orn owns and leads April’s Bakery, a very successful and every growing business that sells 20,000 pies a day around

My co-founder comes from a development background and I was in the corporate sector. We both did a lot of volunteering work before and it

Ms. Sirithip (Praew) Sripaisal Sirithip is the Founder and Chief Executive Director of DA+PP, a fashion brand that creates vintage-inspired, limited-edition themed collections for Millennials.

Praew is the founder and managing director of FABRIC & VIVE, a one-stop integrated design company, specialized in architecture, interior design and 3D presentation. She

“I started Olive 13 years ago because of my love for my country. I really wanted to create a Greek corner, bring Greece to the

“I used to work as a graphic designer for an advertising agency. About 3 years ago we had a retro-themed company party so I wore

“My mom raised me alone. She sells Thai products at the Chatuchak weekend market so my sisters and I went there every weekend to help

“My background is in marketing. I worked with Procter & Gamble for 5 years and managed the launch of skincare product SK-II in Thailand. Then

“I studied Fashion Design at Bangkok University and worked during the summer break every year. At the end of my freshman year, I imported sunglasses

“I was a flight attendant for several years and used to be based out of Japan. I asked my colleagues ‘How come there are bags

I went to art school and studied to be a photographer in Australia. When I was 14, I was scouted to be a model, working

I spent 5 years working for a B2B firm selling online marketing products. In 2013, around the time when I felt it was time to

“I am a social media professional and a coffee entrepreneur. These are the 2 things that I really love to do. I have been in

“I used to work as an IT business executive for AT&T but I left that life after my father died in 2010. I wanted to

“I came to Asia in 1975 as a hippie. After a stint in Taipei and Hong Kong for an advertising agency, I decided to move

“My background is in pharmaceutical. Typically when you graduate in this field in Thailand you don’t really have much choice, either you work in the

“We started Diamonds of Eden 2 years ago. We were both in other jobs and wanted to do something more creative. Our family has been

“I am addicted to coffee and I was not happy with the coffee options available in this area. I thought it could be better. I

“I like math, I like sciences because it’s about solving problems. I became an electrical engineer because it’s very problem-solving and then worked as a

“I was working for the UN in Laos during the 1975 revolution. During that time antique textile came from the north of the country into

“I was born and raised in Bangkok but moved to Hong Kong in 1977 after I got married. Initially I worked with my ex-husband in

“Kanjana Handmade was inspired by our mother’s hobby. After she retired, she learned tie dye and started making bags. At that time, we were both

“Meet Nikki Assavathorn, the straight-talking, no-nonsense founder and CEO of Infinity Levels, a mobile game development studio that creates 3D games, such as Ranch Run

“When I came back to Thailand, my goal was to use technology – digital fabrication – to improve the way of constructing buildings in Thailand.

“I have a degree in applied arts and majored in drama. Originally I planned to write scripts and work in performance but after a stint

“I got my B.A. in economics 4 years ago and after that, I worked as a consultant in human resource management for a year. It

“Habi Footwear started as a college thesis project in 2012. As business majors, we were required to set up our own enterprise. Before graduating, we

“FlipTrip is an online travel platform that focuses on off the beaten track destinations in the Philippines. We connect locals and tourists with small businesses

“I launched my first business right after college. It was a beef patty kiosk catering to students. The second was a beauty pageant called Miss

Just as Jessica Alba created The Honest Company when she became a mom to help other parents find better and safer products for their children,

“MyOffice started as a leasing company by my mother in 2004. As a teenager I came here during the summer and after school – I

“I used to have my own brand of business wear for women. I did that for 10 years but eventually had to close it down

“Incessantly creative and unstoppable are two words that come to mind when describing Annaliza Laxamana. The Manila-based serial entrepreneur has been founding and running businesses

Anyallerie is a custom-made, fine jewelry brand created by designer Nanta Tangudtaisak and housed in Bangkok at the exclusive Central Embassy luxury mall. Inspired by

Used to eating Vietnamese food while studying in Australia, Bo was disappointed not to find any good Vietnamese sandwiches – Banh Mi – when she

Anyallerie is a custom-made, fine jewelry brand created by designer Nanta Tangudtaisak and housed in Bangkok at the exclusive Central Embassy luxury mall. Inspired by