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ST Me & My Money

Me and My Money: Drum instructor found music a calling too loud to ignore

Portrait of Mr Dane Tan, founder of Drum Tannery, in the recording studio of the school on Marine Parade on Nov 5, 2025.
Portrait of Mr Dane Tan, founder of Drum Tannery, in the recording studio of the school on Marine Parade on Nov 5, 2025.

Me and My Money: Growing up in a tea plantation taught him about money

Mr Ayush Goyal is the country manager of financial comparison platform Singsaver.
Mr Ayush Goyal is the country manager of financial comparison platform Singsaver.

Me and My Money: Passion for teaching drives her tuition business journey

Ms Esther Leng, who has both public and private sector experience, is now  academic director of tuition agency English Ninjas, which she co-founded in 2022.
Ms Esther Leng, who has both public and private sector experience, is now  academic director of tuition agency English Ninjas, which she co-founded in 2022.

Me & My Money: She started a pet grooming business while juggling a day job

Profile of Fursclass Pet Grooming Salon director Michelle Lim, 39, with her dogs at the Kembangan Suites branch on March 19, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
Profile of Fursclass Pet Grooming Salon director Michelle Lim, 39, with her dogs at the Kembangan Suites branch on March 19, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

Me and My Money: He started tailoring at 16 after his family lost everything

Photo of Suresh Mulchand at his shop, Picadilly Tailor, at Far East Plaza on Mar 2, 2026.
Photo of Suresh Mulchand at his shop, Picadilly Tailor, at Far East Plaza on Mar 2, 2026.

Me and My Money: Being retrenched from an MNC made her realise what she truly wanted

Chua Hui Xin, Executive Director, Chief People Officer at Unicorn for ST
Chua Hui Xin, Executive Director, Chief People Officer at Unicorn for ST

Me and My Money: From door-to-door sales to being boss of interior design firm

Mr Russell Chin, founder and managing director of Inspire ID Group, started out selling aluminium gates and window frames in his twenties. ST Photo: Ng Sor Luan
Mr Russell Chin, founder and managing director of Inspire ID Group, started out selling aluminium gates and window frames in his twenties. ST Photo: Ng Sor Luan

Me and My Money: Building stability, growing wealth gradually through structures and steel

Mr Lai Wei Xiang's family business, known as Lai Yew Seng, specialises in steel structural manufacturing, installation, and perimeter protection services.
Mr Lai Wei Xiang's family business, known as Lai Yew Seng, specialises in steel structural manufacturing, installation, and perimeter protection services.

Me and My Money: Find a new dream, Maddy Barber was once told about being a radio DJ

Ms Maddy Barber achieved her dreams of becoming a radio DJ despite a veteran's warning.
Ms Maddy Barber achieved her dreams of becoming a radio DJ despite a veteran's warning.

Me and My Money: AXS boss’ meals from hawkers come with a side dish of lessons on payment challenges

Mr Jeffrey Goh is the co-founder and chief executive of AXS.
Mr Jeffrey Goh is the co-founder and chief executive of AXS.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.