Audacity: Career Stories From The Road Less Travelled

Small town girl -> Oxford Law -> Quitting law(!) -> Beauty & Fashion -> eCommerce Super App! Welcome to Audacity, where we uncover the stories of those that have made audacious moves in their careers and ask them the why's & the how's. In our 2nd episode, we had the incredible Yizhen Fung, a small-town lawyer turned strategic partnerships head for AirAsia Super App. From navigating the beauty industry in Hong Kong to playing a pivotal role in AirAsia's digital transformation during the pandemic, Yizhen's journey embodies the Malaysian dream of social mobility. Starting from her small town of Kota Bharu, it wasn't until she met a random girl online that she 1st heard of the University of Oxford, which eventually set her path towards a scholarship to pursue Law there. After returning home to Malaysia to serve her nation, she longed for more impact, and a faster pace of life. But something you need to be careful what you wish for, and how would she break this news of giving it all up to her traditional Asian parents?! Her resilience, adaptability, and commitment to giving back serve as an inspirational testament to carving your own path. Stay tuned for more bold, trailblazing tales on Audacity. Summary: [00:00] Dream of Oxford, internet connections, university applications [04:55] Transition from small town to global institution. [09:50] Oxford funded studies, law career not preferred. [17:47] Choosing fulfilling careers and addressing parental concerns. [21:38] Young people struggle with non-conventional choices. [22:47] Transformational experience through Action Learning and discovery. [28:21] AirAsia makes bold move towards digital platform. [32:49] Reflect on journey and achievements, feel amazed. [38:52] Gratitude for support in career reinvention.

From IT --> MBA --> Investment Banking --> E-Sports Entrepreneur. In this 1st episode, we talk with Sean Zhang, CEO & Co-Founder of Talon to go behind the scenes of his audacious career journey, eventually quitting his high-powered Investment Banking job to start what's become one of the most successful E-Sports Franchises in Asia. We ask him how difficult (very!) it was to get started, what sparked the move, how he handled the pressure (esp from his parents!) and what advice he has for those wanting to do the same. And of course, we find out what's next for Talon, the eSports industry, and the story of how he was able to partner with one of the most famous football clubs in the world: Paris St. Germain (PSG) Summary: [01:59] Asian immigrant experiences, pressure from parents. [05:30] Uni learning useless, but NAB experience super-valuable. [08:12] Seeking overseas experience to switch careers. [10:49] Networking and diverse perspectives shaped business school experience. [14:12] Worried about transition to investment banking, but fortunate. [18:10] Gamer-turned-entrepreneur follows passion in eSports. [24:20] Importance of seeing the direct impact of your work. [30:14] Lucky coincidence leads to partnership with PSG eSports. [36:38] Entrepreneurship success: hard work, respect, resilience.