Welcome back to another episode of The New Normal! In today's episode, we delve into the world of Far East Alchemy with our special guest, Alric and Ophie. We'll uncover the secrets and challenges faced in this fascinating industry. From the importance of mental health and finding balance in a side hustle-driven world to the struggles of supply chain issues and quality control, there's so much to explore. Join us as we discuss the intersection of business, lifestyle, and Asian representation in the sports supplement industry. So sit back, relax, and get ready for an insightful conversation on ..read more

In this episode the hosts explore their motivation and drive behind starting this podcast. We hope that you get to learn a little bit more about us and that our passion shows through our voices. Welcome to The New Normal, where we aim to celebrate, support and inspire Asian Australians through meaningful storytelling with leading Asian Australian voices and organisations. Join us - Anthony, Nhat and Will - as we share the stories of those who took the journey to change and evolve, to those who dared to challenge the status quo and to those who never settle and constantly seek The New Normal. F ..read more

We have a chat with our good friends Ben Ma and Brian Truong, the masterminds behind one of Australia’s leading automotive aftermarket parts dealers, Zero Offset. Ben and Brian discuss where it all began, their personal journey as friends and business partners, the current landscape of Melbourne’s Car scene, and the hustle that was required to build Zero Offset into what it is today. Visit Ben and Brian at www.zerooffset.com.au  Follow them on their IG @zerooffset, @mabenny and @brian_mk7.5r Timestamps: 03:47 This or That 09:28 Benny Intro 11:35 Brian Intro 13:27 Meeting each other 18:36 ..read more

Welcome to The New Normal, a platform for sharing Asian Australian stories and experiences. In our podcasts, we aim to celebrate, support and inspire fellow Asian Australians through meaningful storytelling with leading Asian Australian voices and organisations. Join us - Anthony, Nhat and Will - as we share the stories of those who took the journey to change and evolve, to those who dared to challenge the status quo and to those who never settle and constantly seek The New Normal. Follow and connect us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenewnormal_official ..read more

Welcome to The New Normal, where we aim to celebrate, support and inspire fellow Asian Australians founders, entrepreneurs and operators through meaningful storytelling. Join us - Anthony and Will - as we share the stories of those who took the journey to change and evolve, to those who dared to challenge the status quo and to those who never settle and constantly seek The New Normal. Follow and connect with us on Instagram: @thenewnormal_official ..read more

Friska is a dynamic individual with an impressive background in corporate life spanning over a decade. Having held high-profile roles in engineering, mining, oil and gas, and infrastructure within large organizations, Friska experienced the demanding nature of the industry firsthand. The constant traveling and hectic schedule took a toll on her personal life, causing her to miss precious moments like birthdays and weddings. Determined to find a better way to balance work and personal life, Friska embarked on a soul-searching journey when her last corporate role came to an end. Visit Friska at ..read more

Pop quiz - when was The Facebook launched? How about LinkedIn? How does social media affect your perspective of the world and how important is it in business? Welcome to The New Normal, where we aim to celebrate, support and inspire fellow Asian Australians founders, entrepreneurs and operators through meaningful storytelling. Join us - Anthony and Will - as we share the stories of those who took the journey to change and evolve, to those who dared to challenge the status quo and to those who never settle and constantly seek The New Normal. Follow and connect with us on Instagram: @thene ..read more

Jolynn is the innovative mind behind Bobbleware, a side hustle she started at the end of 2019 while working a full-time job in the city. Her daily urban life, involving morning coffees in her keep cup and bubble tea lunches, sparked an idea that turned into the birth of Bobbleware. After noticing the absence of eco-friendly options for bubble tea drinkers, Jolynn envisioned a reusable cup tailored to accommodate the popular beverage. She spent seven months refining the concept in response to the widespread use of single-use packaging, resulting in a more sustainable solution for bubble tea lov ..read more

Two privileged (and grateful) lads talk about financial freedom and how many is imaginary. Welcome to The New Normal, where we aim to celebrate, support and inspire fellow Asian Australians founders, entrepreneurs and operators through meaningful storytelling. Join us - Anthony and Will - as we share the stories of those who took the journey to change and evolve, to those who dared to challenge the status quo and to those who never settle and constantly seek The New Normal. Follow and connect with us on Instagram: @thenewnormal_official ..read more

Louisa is the founder of Acrylique, ultra premium press-on nails that give you an instant salon-style manicure in 5 minutes! Join us on Louisa's journey through investment banking, solo founding a business while juggling an intensive career, growing the business, and her life philosophy from solo travelling. Visit Acrylique at https://www.acrylique.co/ Follow them on Instagram https://instagram.com/acryliqueofficial ---------------------------------------- TIMESTAMPS [02:27] Introduction [09:02] Law/Comm [11:41] Investment Banking [23:38] Leaning on network [29:20] Launching Acrylique [48:17 ..read more