Posts tagged career change
From Lawyer to Artist: Lisa Teo Shares A Day in the Life with a Full-Time Artist Based in Kuala Lampur

“Many people have the impression that all artists do is paint. The reality is that artists are like any other entrepreneur. Not only do I create artwork, I have to create opportunities to get exposure for my work.” Today’s woman dreamer, Lisa Teo, is truly living her dream life as a full-time artist based in Kuala Lampur. Ever wonder what a day in the life looks like for an artist? Lisa shares her daily routine (starting with 5 am sun salutations). She provides actionable tips to artists on how to build their brand, how she navigated her career change from law to art, and the key learnings she had from her first solo exhibition at the renowned Gallery 1819 in Singapore. A must read for all creatives, enjoy Lisa’s story!

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Switching Careers: From Engineering to Nonprofits, Women's Foundation of Boston Senior Executive Shares Her Story

“Two constants in my life have been a love of math and science and a desire to help others. “ Today’s woman dreamer, Tulika Hainsworth, shares her exciting career journey, in the worlds of engineering, CSR, and nonprofits. As Senior Executive of the Women’s Foundation of Boston, Tulika shares her top 4 fundraising tips for female founders, challenges she navigated as a woman in the workplace, and her love for volunteering with wonderful organizations like Society of Women Engineers and Shishu Bharati. Her advice for all women, “Cultivate your personal board of directors – a group of people who know you really well, who support you unconditionally, but who will be willing to disagree with your ideas and provide honest feedback.” Enjoy her story below!

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