Accidentally Building a Fashion Empire with Helen Read and Kristy Yong of Ms Read

How To Plan for Worst Case Scenarios with Nor Fazlina Mohd Ghouse, CEO of Maybank Trustees Berhad

In this episode, we dive into a topic that many shy away from—what happens to our loved ones and businesses when we're no longer here. Franki talks to CEO of Maybank Trustees, Nor Fazlina Mohd Ghouse about how to safeguard against future business conflicts and ensure peace of mind for those you care about most. They talk about: * Where to begin - by making an inventory of your assets; * How estate planning should be part of your business planning; * Franki's personal experience managing her father's estate after his death, and how this impacted her ability to grieve; and * Where to get support. Business On The Rise is produced in collaboration with On The Rise  [https://ontherisekl.com/]and ⁠ASBHive [https://www.asbhive.edu.my/]⁠ and supported by ⁠Maybank Trustees Berhad.⁠ [https://www.maybank2u.com.my/maybank2u/malaysia/en/personal/wealth/maybank-trustees-berhad.page] It takes a village to run a business. If you're looking for support as you launch, grow or fund your business, let ⁠On The Rise⁠ be yours.

People - First Marketing with Rachel Lai and Nadzirah Hashim of Wavemakers Collective

Wavemakers Collective [https://wavemakers.co/]is a marketing agency that puts people at the heart of everything it does - from which brands they work with to how they manage their fully remote team. In this episode, Franki talks to founders Nadzirah and Rachel about: * How putting people before profit, is good for business; * Keeping their fully remote team aligned; * How to use UGC and influencer content in a way that is authentic to your brand; * How to use AI tools effectively in your marketing and content strategies; and * What they think the future of marketing will look like. A recurring theme in this series is the magic that happens when female co-founders with very different strengths and perspectives come together to build a business - we see this again with Rachel and Nadzirah. Rachel is a big picture thinker and a people person, which Nadzirah is a hyper-efficient strategist and operator. Business On The Rise is produced in collaboration with On The Rise [https://ontherisekl.com/]and ⁠ASBHive [https://www.asbhive.edu.my/]⁠ and supported by ⁠Maybank Trustees Berhad.⁠ [https://www.maybank2u.com.my/maybank2u/malaysia/en/personal/wealth/maybank-trustees-berhad.page] It takes a village to run a business. If you're looking for support as you launch, grow or fund your business, let ⁠On The Rise⁠ be yours.

Accidentally Building a Fashion Empire with Helen Read and Kristy Yong of Ms Read

Helen Read always felt she was an "accidental entreprenuer". Ms Read [https://msreadshop.com/] almost happened by accident. Helen had been a clothing manufacturer since 1979, but in 1997 took a chance and asked a buyer from Jusco to give her a space in his new department store. That space became Ms Read, Malaysia's first plus-size clothing brand. In this episode, Helen and Kristy talk about: - How Ms Read started: with an opportunity Helen just said "yes" to; - Growth is not about skill, it's about finding the courage to solve problems as you go; - Longterm thinking: even if a business is yours to start, it does not mean it's yours to finish; and - The importance of trust and faith. Business On The Rise is produced in collaboration with On The Rise [https://ontherisekl.com/] and ⁠ASBHive⁠  [https://www.asbhive.edu.my/]and supported by ⁠Maybank Trustees Berhad.⁠ [https://www.maybank2u.com.my/maybank2u/malaysia/en/personal/wealth/maybank-trustees-berhad.page] It takes a village to run a business. If you're looking for support as you launch, grow or fund your business, let ⁠On The Rise⁠ be yours.

Re-imagining Spaces with Farah and Adela of Studio Bikin

"Every time when someone asks us about style, we cringe a bit because 'style' is like a trend. We build buildings to last forever" Farah Azizan and Adela Askandar are the founders of Studio Bikin [https://www.studiobikin.com/about.php], the architecture and design studio behind spaces like The Row, The Stories Taman Tunku and the new Else Hotel. They believe in functional spaces and materials that are beautiful, but also work for the lives of the people who use them. Franki, Farah and Adela talk about: * What they admire most about eachother's work (as neither is good at blowing her own trumpet) * Where they find inspiration; * How to make buildings and spaces that can last forever; * How to be nimble when a project doesn't go to plan. Business On The Rise is produced in collaboration with On The Rise and ASBHive [https://www.asbhive.edu.my/] and supported by Maybank Trustees Berhad. [https://www.maybank2u.com.my/maybank2u/malaysia/en/personal/wealth/maybank-trustees-berhad.page] It takes a village to run a business. If you're looking for support as you launch, grow or fund your business, let On The Rise [https://ontherisekl.com/] be yours.

Using Education to Grow Sustainable Businesses with Shamin Shaimah, the Milkfish Lady

Shamin has a knack for getting businesses un-stuck. She dipped her toe into the world of entreprenuership at age 12 - selling spices for her aunt at a bazaar. After selling out in 2 days, she never looked back. Shamin's now got her eyes set of making the Malaysian fishing industry - both sport and commercial fishing - more sustainable and she believes the key to this is in education. She's started The Milkfish Lady, a business and community dedicated to education and empowering the next generation of Malaysian anglers. In this episode, Franki and Shamin talk about: * The business advice her mum gave her aged 12 - "whatever you do, don't sit down" and how she's held that close to her. * The importance of long-term thinking when building sustainable businesses. * How community is key to success when you're trying to make change. Business On The Rise is produced in collaboration with On The Rise and ASBHive [https://www.asbhive.edu.my/] and supported by Maybank Trustees Berhad. [https://www.maybank2u.com.my/maybank2u/malaysia/en/personal/wealth/maybank-trustees-berhad.page] It takes a village to run a business. If you're looking for support as you launch, grow or fund your business, let On The Rise [https://ontherisekl.com/] be yours.