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Poca dance instructor

A Dance with Poca Xie

As part of our Empower series, we sit down with inspiring women who have supported our brand since it's inception, and find out what makes them tick.

Poca (IG: @poca_pocaxie) a full-time dance instructor & choreographer specialising in Street Jazz & Heels. Her dance journey went beyond Singapore 🇸🇬 - she lived in Shanghai and Madrid and taught people from the other side of the world. Her age doesn't limit her either; At 40, she never stops learning, and can often be found attending dance classes and conventions from overseas teachers.

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Work from home exercises

Get Fit at your Work Desk - 10 Exercises to get you Moving

We have a piece of news - Sitting all day at your desk is not good for you. This sedentary behaviour is directly correlated to poor health, increasing risks of heart diseases, diabetes, and even cancer. That said, the unfortunate reality is that a lot of us do not have the luxury of spending time away from our work desk. 

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mandi the zebra interview

5 minutes with Mandi (the Zebra)

As part of our Empower series, we sit down with inspiring women who have supported our brand since it's inception, and find out what makes them tick.

Mandi (IG: @mandithezebra) is an ex-cabin crew turned Fitness Instructor. She juggles her time between modelling, her fitness work and social media; find out how she got started on the fitness journey, and what she thinks about a penguin in her fridge.

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Sewing classes

My Whakamana Journey in the Fashion Industry [Part 2]

Part 2 - To Sew or not to Sew

It was daunting getting started in an industry I had zero experience in. Where do I even begin? This was probably the hardest phase of starting any business, as the inertia to get started can easily kill your whole idea. So I decided to hold myself accountable.  

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bethia wee, fitness model, fitness influencer, activewear, starting fashion business

My Whakamana Journey in the Fashion Industry  (PART 1)

Part 1: The Idea

I guess you can preface this post by saying I’m a shopaholic. My cupboard will give you a shock (my partner’s words, not mine). I’ve always enjoyed shopping from a young age - who doesn’t? To be precise, I enjoy dolling myself up, and experimenting with styles not commonly seen on the streets. 

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beating distraction through exercise

Your Guide to Beating Distraction

Ever heard the old adage,”We’re our own worst enemy”? There is often nothing standing between us and our goals, except our own short attention span. In this day and age, there are a million distractions just lying in wait, and it takes only the slightest nudge to derail your plans for the day. How often have you laid out your plans for the week, only to achieve less than 20% of what you set out to do? 

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fit woman one hand push up

5 Ways to Build a Fitness Habit

Why are some things so hard to start, while others are so hard to stop? Case in point - Can’t start exercising, but can’t stop snacking! The one word answer is “Habit”. Forming a habit takes time, discipline, perseverance… and these 5 steps. 

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