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Dayyan James, who is also known as DJ, the owner and creative force behind CocosBotanica pictured at his store on Dec 27, 2024. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH

Mr Dayyan James tried his hand at several ventures, including a yacht-servicing business, before he started a skincare and scent company, CocosBotanica, in 2021.

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SINGAPORE – Mr Dayyan James is no stranger to the road less travelled.

The New Zealander left school at 15, after “collecting bad report cards from teachers”.

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