Theme: Almost. There.

Ever heard that phrase before? “Almost There” suggests a state of progression, a continuous journey of growth and development 📈. It highlights the hope and grit 👊 an individual has to keep pursuing what they believe in, and to see beyond their current circumstances, trials, and tribulations. 💪

Through this theme, we hope to convey that although the journey towards our goals may be arduous 😔, we should never let our circumstances define our capabilities, and should instead look at our abilities and see beyond the now.

The Music Box
535 Clementi Road
Block 73 Level 3
Singapore, South West, 599489
Singapore

Douglas Yeo

Tham Luang Cave Rescuer & Diver

In June and July 2018, a Thai junior football team and their assistant coach were rescued in Chiang Rai Province in northern Thailand. Dubbed as one of the most complicated cave rescue missions to date, the Tham Luang Cave Rescue Mission involved around 1,000 divers and about 20 medics. Douglas Yeo, the only Singaporean diver who has taken part in the multinational rescue, was no exception. He also came a long way before becoming the hero he is today. Douglas Yeo has also written two books to share his inspirations and knowledge rooted from the Tham Luang Cave Rescue. The first book is titled ‘Zero Visibility,’ while the second “The Call of the Heart.” He now hopes to help more people in learning to read while inspiring youths with his stories of being Almost. There. in giving back to society.

Felicia Chin

Actress, Producer Presenter at 还好吗 HHM.SG

Felicia Chin is a renowned actress that many of us have grown up watching. She even clinched the Star Awards for Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes in her 19-year long career. However, Felicia has decided to stop acting full-time so that she can devote herself and focus on creating content for Hai Hao Ma (还好吗), a Chinese-language faith-based platform. Now a producer presenter, Felicia joined the media industry as an actress at the tender age of 18. In the face of uncertainty and pending changes as a youth, Felicia decided to do part-time acting to pursue a degree in National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School. Yet eventually, Felicia dropped her studies and had to let go of the hard work she had devoted, returning to full-time acting. Felicia has pushed through the plight and Hai Hao Ma (还好吗) is a new chapter that Felicia is embarking on where she continues on her journey of being Almost. There.

Ming Wei Ng

Founder of Boom Digital Media

Having vastly different hobbies and passions, one may recognise Ming Wei as one of Singapore’s top Taekwondo athletes. Others may recognise him as one of the most popular TikTok creators with over 10 billion views. Selected to be included in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia List, not only has Ming Wei brought home Singapore’s very first gold medal during the 2017 Commonwealth Taekwondo Championships, but he has also gathered a staggering 33 million followers across his social media platforms, where he posts various skits and trends. However, what others envisioned to be a life filled with glitz and glamour for Ming Wei came with a plethora of stumbling blocks too. Ming Wei had struggled with finding the meaning and purpose behind his pursuit for fame, and even arrived at the decision of giving up his Olympics dream.

Winnie Chan

CEO & Founder of Bynd Artisan

Winnie Chan is the CEO & Founder of Bynd Artisan, an experiential gifting concept born from a rich heritage of craftsmanship. Winnie achieved recognition and credit for business innovation in transforming a sunset industry in book binding and leather crafting into a highly coveted luxury retail brand. An Economics graduate of UC Berkeley, Winnie spearheads Operational, Strategic Policies & Culture / Community Development while overseeing HR, Finance, Legal & Regulatory Compliance. She is most passionate about design and innovation and plays an active role in Bynd Artisan’s collaboration with creatives to create exclusive designers' collections. As an active mentor at Young Women Leaders Connection (YWLC) mentorship programme, Winnie seeks to enhance potential young women leaders in their personal development and learning through a sustainable and fulfilling mentoring relationship.

Yik Keat Lee

Photographer

From shooting on an iPhone 4 to amassing over a million Instagram followers, Yik Keat (YK) has come a long way as a self-taught Singaporean photographer. In contrast to other creators who charted their paths in school, YK did not have a creative background. Instead, he was an Aerospace student with no photography experience, and his foray into photography was primarily sparked by curiosity and the advent of Instagram. Despite the challenges that he went through, his interest resulted in gradual recognition both locally and abroad. His passion and outstanding skills in photography are evident in his extraordinary work, which has landed him in collaborations with established brands like Burberry and Mediacorp. Yik Keat offers one-minute photography lessons on social media platforms to impart and share his knowledge. It is therefore through his dedication that makes him one of the most inspiring individuals that youths in our community look up to today.