Innovation, influence, impact—these women have them all. The GRAZIA Game Changers initiative celebrates those who continue to push the boundaries of possibility, whether in fashion, beauty, technology, the arts, or sports.
In the spirit of women supporting women, last year’s Game Changers have handpicked this year’s honourees.
Here, meet the visionaries who are challenging the status quo as they share their hard-earned wisdom on turning rejection into the driving force behind their success.
J and Jacelyn Tan
The founders of Jammy’s, a wellness snack company that is redefining guilt‑free indulgence with its inclusive treats.
“It’s hard not to take it personally, but we channel that frustration into making the best-tasting treats possible. Our goal is to change the minds of those who believe healthy food can’t be delicious.”
Kong Man Jing
Co‑founder and charming face of science and educational channel Just Keep Thinking.
“When someone tells me “no,” my instinct is to prove them wrong. And that’s exactly what happened.”
Jungmin Lee
Founder of Ksisters, the holistic retail and lifestyle sanctuary that fuses traditional Korean beauty and wellness concepts with the power of community.
“I used every rejection as a chance to refine my strategy—focusing on community-building, trust, and exclusive curation.”
Amy Lim
Founder of interior design studio Pupil Office, which has reimagined retail stores, fitness studios and apartments with natural textures and artisanal touches, creating modern spaces with a soul.
“I think if this had happened when I was younger, I might’ve just walked away from it all. But now, I take it as part of the process. The belief in what I do—and probably my own stubbornness—keeps me going.”
Stay tuned for Amy Lim’s story, which will be out soon.
Shireen Marican
Curator, systems strategist, and advocate for a just and equitable environment and society, fostered through the engagement of people, institutions and organisations with culture.
“What’s been really helpful is reminding myself that everyone is on their own unique journey, and that it’s okay if mine is looking a little different. Being kind to myself and understanding that we don’t all have to be in the same place at the same time makes a huge difference to that perspective.”
Stay tuned for Shireen Marican’s story, which will be out soon.
Kirstie Gannaway
Boxing champion and mixed martial arts fighter who is redefining combat sports through fitness coaching and artistry.
“By nature, I don’t consider myself a competitive person, but I’ve realised that having people go against me was exactly what I needed to switch on and give my all in pursuit of my goal.”
Stay tuned for Kirstie Gannaway’s story, which will be out soon.
Ayesha Khanna
Co‑founder and CEO of Addo, an artificial intelligence (AI) consulting firm that helps international businesses and governments build data‑driven platforms.
““No” has been a constant companion! Every rejection reinforced our resolve, pushing us to refine our approach, build stronger use cases, and ultimately secure the trust needed to bring our vision to life.”
Stay tuned for Ayesha Khanna’s story, which will be out soon.
Jamie QQ Wu
Co‑founder of Modamorphosis, a multi‑disciplinary company that aims to shape the future of fashion while championing innovative fashion designers and artists around the world.
“All the time! Fashion’s Alchemists may seem farfetched to some, but we are now opening a world-first show featuring over 100 works by 50 groundbreaking designers and artists from across the globe at Gardens by the Bay.”
Stay tuned for Jamie QQ Wu’s story, which will be out soon.
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