Burnout, social anxiety & redirecting Fondest ft. Josephine of Fondest | Head Over Heels

Hey, it’s okay to take a break. Remember that as you’re racing towards your biggest dreams, knowing when to pause is healthy.
This episode, we’re chatting with Josephine Yap and deep diving into her journey as a content creator turned founder of local fashion brand Fondest; from her trials and errors as a first time entrepreneur, to her lessons learned as an introvert managing a team, and ultimately, making the decision to prioritise time with loved ones in the midst of it all.
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00:00
Introduction
01:46
Getting to Know Josephine
04:13
Josephine’s Social Media Journey
14:53
Pausing on Content Creation
16:05
Venturing Into Fashion
17:33
The Start of Fondest
21:20
Fondest on Hiatus
31:09
Solo Entrepreneurship: The Hardships
43:34
Setting Boundaries as an Employer
54:54
A New Era For Fondest
58:25
Ending
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Hosted by Maggy Wang, this podcast explores what it means to be a modern Asian woman. A safe space for real and honest conversations about life experiences, everyday struggles, social stigmas and more. Get ready to laugh, cry and ultimately, get on with life! So kick off your heels (or shoes), get cosy and #letsgetheadoverheels​!
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[@nicoleng4181]

Absolutely love every bit of this ep !! I kinda have the same personality as josephine so I relate to her so much on the things she struggle

[@MaggyWang]

💛💛💛💛

[@LuweeTombi]

I think the journey itself is the destination, right? :)

[@joanntan6778]

So nice see josephine again! I love her personality and her feminine strength❤!

[@MaggyWang]

me too! so happy she said yes to coming on the show ☺️

[@joanntan6778]

@@MaggyWang that's great! Hope to see more of josephine and natalie!!! 💕

[@drummerfreak69]

🎉🎉

[@lynnlee76]

this interviewer has some improvements to do😅

[@hooiwenn]

It would be better if you can list some suggestions instead of just leaving a statement here ☺️

[@MaggyWang]

Hey! would love to hear your feedback. always looking for ways to improve myself ☺️

[@NOSE-ej2qz]

I think 1 comment I can give is the environment feels too formalised. The participant doesn't look very comfortable and open to share and its more of an interview than a conversation.

[@MaggyWang]

@@NOSE-ej2qzthanks for sharing! It’s definitely in my mind to change that up for the new season :) I feel the same way too.

[@NOSE-ej2qz]

@MaggyWang I think 1 think I can add is have a target audience. When watching the podcast. There wasn't anything unique about the show that made me want to watch more. It mostly felt like 2 people talking about their personal life's but there wasn't anything for the audience to take away or to think about after listening. Watching this felt like a 3rd wheel and I don't feel participating in anyway.