Author: OpenAcademy

“I was never the kind that could survive our school system. At the age of 17, I told myself I’m either going to make it and I’m going to make it very differently or I’m going to crumble.” – Sandra Woo, a Lululemon ambassador and wellness instructor in KL who’s focus includes teaching Yoga and […]

With her hit debut single ‘Okay’, Talitha Tan was catapulted to the top of music charts and stardom. Not only is she an amazing songstress, Talitha is and adrenaline junkie who’s passionate about fitness, parkour, rock climbing, motocross and powerlifting! Tune in to learn more about the Malaysian music scene and Talitha’s singing journey. 

She’s worked with international brands such as Huawei, Lenovo and Disney. Sharina Shahrin is a Malaysian mixed-media visual artist who has her own creative studio and clothing line, bajubysharina. Find out what it’s really like to be a full time artist in Malaysia with Sharina Shahrin.

You’ve probably seen this “Ang Moh” everywhere on the internet! Mark O’dea is a popular TV Host, Actor, Youtuber & content creator in Malaysia!Coming from the UK, Mark’s created a successful career in just 6 years.  Find out how he carved a path for himself in a foreign land in this episode of the Hello […]

He is the first Malaysian cyclist to have made it into the top 6 finalists of the Olympics three times, Josiah Ng @josiahcyclist is a retired Malaysian professional track cyclist turned speaker, coach, mentor, tech entrepreneur and brand advocate. He shares how anyone can develop the mindset of a champion, be it in one’s personal […]

1. Choose a topic that interests youLoving what you’re talking about is the cornerstone of podcasting. Listeners recognise passion, or the lack thereof. Genuine passion is contagious. Your affinity for a subject will cause listeners to feel more invested in your show. 2. Prepare thoroughly for your guestsHaving guests like experts or public figures from […]

Subscription box services hit the market more than a decade ago. Although it is still a fairly novel concept, the industry has seen a growth rate of 30-50% annually. The convenience of a scheduled monthly delivery coupled with the excitement of receiving new products makes subscription boxes a great way to reward oneself. These days, […]

With the number of video gamers in the industry in the billions and rising, marketing to the large audience in the industry will likely allow you to reach a potential customer base). Just like in any other community and audience, gamers have brands that they associate with, and here’s what they want: A study by […]

Another event that hosts game tournaments is Malaysia’s annual convention AniManGaki which is an event to connect communities who share interests in anime, manga and games. It was started by Yvonne Sing Yee Wen in 2009, who was also the founder of Sunway University’s Anime Club and has since been part of the team who […]