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Welcome to the Uplifters Newsletter, a series by Asian Hustle Network dedicated to uncovering inspiring entrepreneur stories, recent news, and exciting updates about our community. Stay tuned for weekly doses of engaging content to keep you informed and uplifted!

Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇲
Today, as we celebrate the spirit of independence and the values that unite us, let's reflect on the freedoms we cherish and the diverse paths that have brought us together. Independence Day is a time to honor our collective resilience and the contributions of all communities, including the vibrant Asian and Asian American communities.
We're also excited about the upcoming 2024 Olympics in Paris! We have some exciting news about our talented Asian athletes in this newsletter, so be sure to read through and stay tuned on our social media for more updates.
How do you celebrate the 4th of July? |

UPLIFTING STORIES 📚
How Benny Yap And Jae Tan Drive TGFX Agency’s Success
Benny Yap and Jae Tan are not just co-founders of TGFX Agency; they are a powerhouse duo transforming businesses through innovative branding and marketing.
Benny Yap, a seasoned entrepreneur, is renowned for his outstanding achievements in the marketing and advertising industry. His expertise encompasses advertising, branding, illustration, and ideation. Benny Yap’s leadership and artistic vision play a pivotal role in shaping TGFX’s distinctive approach to branding and marketing, driving its success.
Jae Tan is a dedicated and results-driven entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in branding, web development, and video production. Under his strategic guidance and leadership, Jae has propelled TGFX to unprecedented success.
UPLIFTING LEGENDS 📺
Debby Soo, CEO of OpenTable, began in investment banking and co-founded Google Maps’ Ground Truth. She joined OpenTable in 2020, supporting restaurants through the pandemic and expanding its network to 55,000 venues worldwide. | Eric Yuan, the founder of Zoom, dealt with eight visa denials before reaching Silicon Valley in 1997. Zoom's pandemic-driven success propelled Yuan to Time's "Businessperson of the Year" and its "100 Most Influential People" list. |
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Zheng Haohao, China’s youngest Olympian, is on her way to the 2024 Paris Olympics. (Image Source: SCMP composite/The Paper/Weibo)
From Fractured Finger to Olympic Fame: The Inspiring Story of Zheng Haohao 🛹
11-year-old skateboarding whiz, Zheng Haohao from China, is on her way to re-define gender stereotypes.
Zheng Haohao’s first experience with skateboarding was at age 7 from a friend’s recommendation. Since then, she has grown into China's youngest Olympian and one of the world's youngest.
Her signature technique, which involves bowl skateboarding with remarkable sequences of ollies, flips, and spins, actually came from a fractured finger accident during practice. A long dreamer of competing in the Olympics, she refused to let this obstacle take over her dream but instead, perseveringly slides and grinds to this year's Olympics.
Undiscouraged by her age, her goals at the Olympics were inspiring - to demonstrate what she’s got and ‘fulfill the dreams many adults have.’ Zheng is a rising star to watch in Paris.
Lalisa 'Lisa' Manobal's Rockstar music video was released on Friday on YouTube, earning over 19 million views in 11 hours. (TV Screen Capture)
Lisa's Latest MV Brings Thai Pride to the Forefront with Urban Flair ✨
Lisa (Blackpink) has never been one to shy away from her Thai roots. From her glittery self-indulgent debut anthem “LALISA”, regally adorned with bedazzling Thai attire, headdress, and thrones (where she belongs), she has once again brought her homeland on the map but this time- a more juiced-up, cyberpunk, and streetwise feel in “ROCKSTAR.”
Her first music video (MV) with her own label LLOUD, was shot at many locations in Bangkok, including the now-abandoned Oscar theater and Yaowarat Road, the bustling neighborhood in one of the world’s largest Chinatowns.
To conduct the shooting smoothly, according to MS News, Lisa’s team closed the area from 2 AM to 5 AM for three days in May, paying store owners 20,000 baht and passers-by 1,000 baht each to compensate for the disturbance.
Besides, the Buriram native’s MV invited three famous Thai trans influencers and a famous gangster-looking model, all effortlessly channeling the natural joy, pride, and swag in the land of smiles and solidifying her title as Thai’s (unofficial) princess.
On June 13, 2024, during the APAC showcase at the Fairmont Jakarta Hotel in Central Jakarta, Minyoung Kim, Netflix’s Vice President of Content for Asia Pacific, discussed the streaming giant’s ambitious plan to focus more on Southeast Asian original titles. This initiative aims to highlight local stories from Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand. (Image Source: Netflix/The Jakarta Post)
Netflix Shines a Spotlight on the Southeast Asian Film Industry 🎥
When a discussion on a good movie is brought up, a Hollywood movie would usually be the top-of-mind of what cinematic greatness should follow. Southeast Asian movies have somehow been automatically consigned to neglect in discussions of film masterpieces.
That may no longer be the case. At the first APAC showcase on June 13 at the Fairmont Jakarta Hotel, Vice President of APAC content Minyoung Kim emphasized Netflix's commitment to investing in local creative communities to bring authentic stories from these countries.
Southeast Asian films and series have performed well on Netflix, with titles like Indonesia’s “Cigarette Girl” and Thailand’s “Hunger” making it to the Global Top 10 List. Netflix aims to bring authentic Southeast Asian stories to a global audience, reflecting regional mythologies and folklore.

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Unlocking Your Potential: It's Time for Your Breakthrough
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Our speaker, Anna Hsu, is a renowned Confidence Coach with a background in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience from the University of Michigan. Anna specializes in helping individuals overcome self-sabotage and unlock their true potential.
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