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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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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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