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Lin Shu Ning

Mind on Chinese

Website: https://www.mindonchinese.com/

I am someone who likes to explore different opportunities. Quoting from people around me, I am "doing the least expected things at the least expected time". I believe that hobbies and interests can develop into a sustainable job role, and hence find myself circulating back to the same interest time after time - such as hands-on business and education. I enjoy adding value to people around me and provide new perspective and insight.

I was exploring a few very diverse role across big companies and government agencies. My latest stint before starting Mind On Chinese was a trainee software engineer at DBS. I was placed under an Attach-and-Train Career Conversion Programme by IBF. Something very different from whatever I was doing before (my degree is Humanities). Towards the end of the stint, I felt like the tech world is not for me. During this time, I happen to reconnect with my tutor from student time who is looking to expand the business to focus on Chinese arm. This gave me reassurance as I actually have someone trustworthy to speak to onboard this journey, which make me confident it is not going to just "disappear to nowhere" like my previous business adventure.

Mind on Chinese was build to make Chinese Learning fun and engaging for students. Other than usual tuition, we spark interest through learning journey, learning product and unique experiences.

I would love to collaborate with fellow businesses who works with children and/or families. Always open to explore too.

start your entrepreneurial journey?

I don't think there's a defining moment or experience, but I a process of starting something small, and then stopped after a while. But I find myself always back at entrepreunial. For example, when I was in university, I learnt about Website Design and just go ahead to find clients to do it, although I stopped after 2 clients, I find myself starting a handmade soap business again. When COVID hits, I did online story telling to earn some money. Each of these aren't great, but I find that I am very ready to put myself out there and start a business or get the ball rolling. When I came across a chance to start my current business with a trusted mentor, I am sure this will be something I can do for long and grow properly.