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The weather was just right for a hearty lunch and a robust conversation at Starhill
We ordered the lunch set menu, which is a three course and masala chai, and I really ate ๐คญ๐ฝโ๏ธ
All the tangy, creamy loveliness of mango, seafood, thick curries, crunchy portion of biryani, and hot chai to close the celebrations was super homelike.
Attentive staff, beautiful decor, and my lovely company....Birthday month begins
Next round, Banana Leaf, for sure ๐พ๐ฅ
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Wherever the Universe plants me, it will water me too. That is my unshakable belief โค๏ธ
Virgo season is officially on. Thank you for an awesome work and play August. I've had so much fun ๐ ๐ฅณ๐ฅ๐
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How others treat you is a direct reflection of who they are. Period.
If it's offensive, hold your ground.
If it's kind, multiply it twice over. That's how I roll ๐
No matter what happens or who you are, people will always remember how you treated them.
That's all ๐๐ค
Now go and live your best life ๐ โจ๏ธ ๐ ๐ โค๏ธ
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Seems unreal to me, the woman I was before my spiritual awakening in 2019 and now 2024. I love her even more fiercely ๐ ๐ โค๏ธ
A month to go for my brand new rotation around the Sun
Happy birthday to all the Virgos getting ready for their celebrations ๐พ ๐คช ๐ ๐
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Show me how good it can get, Universe ๐คโค๏ธ๐ซ
It's a Yin and Yang kinda day at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week 2024.
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Happy Independence Day, INDIA โค๏ธ ๐ฎ๐ณ
Big celebrations at India House today. Double celebrations for me this year having friends from Goa (visiting Kuala Lumpur) to celebrate with ๐ฅณ ๐ฅฐ
Thank You, India, for sharpening my pen, fuelling my amazing national and international media career, fanning, and flaming my fire โค๏ธโ๐ฅ
The thing with my Goddess, She will give her best self in Love, Life and Work (Durga).
My Beast takes care of her Goddess when she is in pain, betrayal, injustice and suffering (Kali).
Together we are Light and Darkness in balance. The best version of both when we are treated with love, kindness, compassion and reciprocity. Fiercely Loyal, Ride or Die energy. Both live life intensely, passionately, authentically, with childlike curiosity and the faith, belief and wisdom of a seeker.
Some people get the Goddess. Some people get Burnt. How you treat me is the version of me you get in return. And they are both life-altering experiences :) :)
Know your Value and your Worth
Lights! Camera! Pose!
The Wow Team on front row
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I DO NOT CARE TO BE โNICEโ โ I PREFER TO BE โKIND.'
This is a BIG THANK YOU to those far and near and the unexpected for being KIND to me, in actions big or small, in situations happy or painful, in circumstances comfortable or confusing. THANK YOU
Champagne and some cool shades at Kering's tea and bubbly hosted evening soiree at Pavilion KL.
Kering Eyewear is part of the Kering Group global luxury brand, which includes Lindberg - a luxury Danish eyewear company recognised for its outstanding lens technology. Some shades felt straight out of a sci-fi narration for tech aided upgrades, but I'm old school, vintage always feels right for me โค๏ธ๐ฅฐ
Thank you, TEG Media, for inviting me
Was happy to meet the President of the International Womenโs Association, Kuala Lumpur .kl too.
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Love..... such a Soul elevating energy of light, healing, transformative, life changing superpower.
I feel it in my veins, my bones, my life ๐๐ฅฐ๐คฉ๐
A full cup to another full cup โค๏ธโค๏ธโ๐ฅ๐
Do you feel it, too?
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โI found it wasnโt so hard to live only one day at a time. I learned to forget the yesterdays and to not think of the tomorrows. Each morning I said to myself, โToday is a new life.โ Dale Carnegie
Be PRESENT, not perfect
Whooof!! What a smashing day.
The Media Tour for The WOW Show LIVE continues. From LITE FM radio show to 'Chai with The WOW Show LIVE' at ELSE, Kuala Lumpur, today, was a packed media event.
What a fun, full day ๐ Thank you, Media friends and buddies who attended
Thank you for the love โค๏ธ ๐ ๐ โฃ๏ธ ๐
Hosted by Think Geek Media. Venue Partner, ELSE, Kuala Lumpur.
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Note to Gen Z, Gen Y, Gen Alpha -- We Gen X are NOT in competition with you ๐คฃ ๐คฃ Not sorry if you're insecure about us.
We are a league of our own with PhDds, masters and doctrates in academics, life, and experiences.
Long before you could 'cut' a reel on social media, we were climbing corporate ladders, burning bras, paving the way for feminism in our stilettos, raising children on our hips, and rocking concerts with the big daddies.
We believe 'If you want something done right, do it yourself.' So, take a chill pill ๐ lassies, in case you burst your tight spaghetti straps.
When I'm bad, im better ๐๐ฅณ๐บ
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Early morning heavy rain notwithstanding, The WOW Show girls at FLY FM today talking all things unfiltered, uncensored, woman on woman conversations we love to hear
Catch the ladies on The Ryan Show In The Morning tomorrow at 8.30am on FLY FM! Joanne Kam and Shazmin will be talking about The WOW Show Live that's coming to PJPAC on August 9th and 10th... Get your tickets at www.onetix.com.my
Thank You so much Media Prima ๐คฉ FM
The WOW Show Live is brought to you by Kam Productions, in collaboration with Big Boom Media, with Scoop.my as the official media partner
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A Day in the Life of a Lifestyle Media Founder, Media Boss Lady-Entrepreneur, Global Soul :)
โWomen in particular need to keep an eye on their physical and mental health, because if weโre scurrying to and from appointments and errands, we donโt have a lot of time to take care of ourselves. We need to do a better job of putting ourselves higher on our own to-do list.โ
โMichelle Obama, lawyer, author, and former First Lady of the United States.
โYour work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do." - Steve Jobs.
When I made MEDIA my vocation and life-long passion in 1990, I knew the Universe was going to make great things happen for me that is purely my own journey and celebration of the gifts given to me wherever I am planted.
A big part of this journey is working closely with international celebrities, stars, artistes, media partners, friends, associates across the globe. Thank you for making June very special
My Glow Up mantra โค๏ธ๐๐งก๐ฉท๐ซ
I wouldn't have asked for a vibrant soiree of book enthusiasts as seen at the `Being Human' Book Talk organised by Arcc Spaces in collaboration with Penguin.
I had the coolest time meeting new friends and as a moderator taking the Author Chin Huat Ong through an inside view of his writing process, tapping into the `shadow' for some cool writing inspiration, and which character in his book he would really like to `tell off.' ๐ ๐
The curry puffs and nasi lemak was delicious and the eagle eye's view from the 30th floor was endless blue sunny skies.
There's definitely more close-knit soirees coming up, so stay posted and go get Harmony Heights from your local book store ๐
Thank you Arcc Spaces, Penguin, and dearest Chin for your gracious hospitality and the delicious bottle of wine โค
Chin Huat Ong
We're still buzzing from the media and fan support for Ailee. What a night!!
Thank you so much, friends โค โค
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The energy of secure, accomplished women who take no BS is my secret sauce to personal and professional happiness. So, what's `cake in a bottle' doing at our media honchos meeting? Well, everything media honchos do whilst at a media meeting - work, eat, play ๐
The creamy, yummy cake in flavours of Oreo, Strawberry, Tiramisu and Lotus Biscoff by Ikigai Ukiyo ._ sealed most of the editorial discussions to a happy ending.
We're ready for The WOW Show LIVE on August 9th and 10th (Stage 1 Theatre, PJPAC, 1 Utama E) with firecrackers Joanne Kam, Shazmin and Ning Baizura. I'm so excited to be managing them on this show tour and create the conversations around women, for women, by women, of women and community that must be spoken for.
Thank you for the warm welcome, team Big Boom Media ๐ฅ ๐ ๐ Let's kick big butts, all butts โญ๐๐ฅณ๐คฉ!!
Show tickets at https://www.onetix.com.my/events/the-wow-show-live/315
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My Papa was so proud of me, and my Mama is.
As I am proud of mine.
I live by my own example. With my own voice, my career, my passions, my own home, my own company, my own life... my own woman.
But I'm also a die-hard romantic and believer of honest, loyal, strong partnerships built on love, respect, and transparency.
Are you living your voice?
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Happy FATHER'S DAY to the Single Moms single parenting. You're da man!!
Dangerously alive and fully awake :)
I believe in MAGIC.
That I AM magical and everything within me and around me vibrates to my frequency of `anything and everything happens for my highest good.'
What's your vibe like?
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I'm so excited about this ๐ ๐ You are INVITED TO JOIN US โค
Join me and Chin Huat Ong - Two journalists, authors, fashionistas, social commentors, writers and lovers of the big life - on June 25th at 12.00pm to 2.00pm for this intimate fireside chat on Ong's book, `Harmony Heights,' on how far we humans go to keep up the social image, the challenges, dangers, and how one can overcome this instinctual need to impress and keep others happy. In simple words, on Being, Human.
Invitation is OPEN to the public ๐
Click the link below to register. I'm looking forward to see you ๐ https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/being-human-harmony-heights-book-talk-tickets-911881471027?aff=oddtdtcreator
Woo me with hot bowls of beef soup.
Keep it simple, honest, and soulful.
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Always lead with Love, but master the throat punch.
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Good choices that align with my Soul. Thank you, Universe.
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The recent August moon inspired a rush of creativity reimagined by the masters. The Universe is so beautiful ๐ ๐คฉ ๐ โฃ๏ธ โจ๏ธ ๐ Here's to a grateful August season of learnings and blessings. Video @ #artcollective #artistoninstagram #aiart #artoftheday #artcommunity #fullmoon #augustmoon #virgoseason #founderlife #moon #moonlovers #mediagoddess #mediagirl #EthelDaCosta
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My confidence and self-love may upset some who can't manipulate me. But I achieved space and clarity when I set boundaries to protect my peace and energy. Self Love is Self Development #fullcup Let's not be okay with the mindless noise. Drop a โค๏ธ if you love yourself. Video @ #selfesteemboost #bepassionate #beconfident #bebrave #becelebrated #beconsistent #therapyrocks #lifecoaching #founders #ceodiaries #mentalwellness #mentalhealthmatters #priortiseyourself #mymedialife #EthelDaCosta
#medianews A special beginning to an important visit! Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi warmly received Prime Minister of Malaysia, respected Anwar Ibrahim in a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi. Malaysia is a key pillar of the ASEAN Act East Policy and a valued partner in the region. Wide-ranging talks held between Prime Ministers further intensified the ๐ฎ๐ณ-๐ฒ๐พ multi-dimensional relationship. The leaders agreed to elevate ๐ฎ๐ณ-๐ฒ๐พ relationship to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Discussions covered various areas of bilateral cooperation including trade & investment, defence, new & emerging technologies, cultural exchanges and people-to-people ties. The leaders also exchanged views on regional and global issues, including cooperation in ASEAN and Global South. @hci_kualalumpur @narendramodi @anwaribrahim_my Exciting times for Malaysia and India ๐ Video @anwaribrahim_my #media #PR #founder #ceodiaries #e#entrepreneurinmalaysia #mediaentrepreneur #ThinkGeekMedia #EthelDaCosta #malaysia #indian
Brand stories are always about building legacy with integrity. And that's where The MโAโCโClinic steps in with its top tier dedication to safe and ethical aesthetic solutions @macclinicbangsar @drykhew It's always a pleasure working with the uber cool, Malveen Kaur - Miss Face of Humanity Malaysia 2023 and Pageant Director for HIT Malaysia 2024. Thank you so much for your support @malveenkaurgill For flawless beauty and wellness, step into the luxurious world of The MโAโCโClinic at The Starhill and discover how cutting-edge technology can support your skincare journey. ๐ Lot UG15A & UG15B, The Starhill, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur. โ๏ธ: +6012-928 2851 #themacclinic #thestarhill #bukitbintangaestheticclinic #malveenkaur #beautyandelegance #cuttingedgetechnology #25yearsofexperience #missfaceofhumanity #starsshineforever #luxuryaesthetics #wellnessservice #skincareconsultation #drhew #klinikestetik #ๅพฎๆดๅฝข #็ฎ่ค็ฎก็ #้ฉฌๆฅ่ฅฟไบๅ้ๅก #noninvasivefacetreatment #topinjector #t#ThinkGeekMedia
I declare VIRGO season open ๐ฅฐโค๏ธ๐ฅ๐ซ๐ I claim my energy, power, and growth to my divine connection with God and Self. What a powerful way to live a full life centred in truth, my heart, and my soul experiences on Earth #fullcup Let all who come to my expression platforms be inspired by how I choose to love, live, create, empower, and share my life. Let's goooooooo ๐ค๐ค๐ค๐ค๐ค๐ค Thank you, friends, fans, and well-wishers, for your support #quantumjump * * #IloveyouGod #virgoisqueen #earth #spiritualbeings #karmabeliever #etheldacosta
COTERIE BY CELEST THOI brought on a full white ensemble with fluid fabrics that felt like they had captured the sun, summer, and light in them. Sensual silhouettes, lace, sheer, tulle, cut close to the body and diaphanous, timeless, fresh, and innocent. Beautiful @coterie.bycelestthoi Fantastic choice of talent and definitely the perfect selection to represent Mercedes Benz's timeless allure and sophistication. Great job, team Mercedes Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ ๐ ๐ @mercedesbenzmalaysia * * #fashionistas #fashiondayout #malaysiandesigners #frontrow #white #summer #collection #mercedesbenz #medialife #ceodairies #classics #EthelDaCosta
The Mercedes Benz Fashion Week 2024 #mbfwkl First verdict - truly classy collections by A-JANE. Loved it!! A-JANE with her collection titled 'Refraction' took it notch higher with 3D inspired plasma waves to sculptural silhouettes, edgy laser cutting on fabric, punk meets rock street wear, laying textures with styling details that totally had me I want this, I want that. Futuristic, arty, individualistic, personality driven, and an underground vibe with fabrics that seemed to have a life of its own. And my favourite colour palette - Black, black and more black โค๏ธโค๏ธ @ajaneofficial @mercedesbenzmalaysia * * #virgo #fashionistas #fashionweek #fashionshow #divinefeminine #ajane #mercedesbenz #frontrow #founderlife #ceodiaries #medialife #bossbabe #iammore #fashionjournalist #fashionwweekreview #viralvideo #EthelDaCosta
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Queens, let's please invest our love and energy on Kings only. I'm keeping the holy water handy ๐คฃ๐ ๐ Video @ #divinefeminine #loveisgrowth #loveyourself #onemanwoman #virgoisqueen #menwelove #loveislove #protectyourheart #raiseyourvibration #bemagnetic #oldschool #iammagnetic #beautifulgirls #dotherapy #mentalhealth #EthelDaCosta
Happy Independence Day, India. Big celebrations at India House on August 15th and it's a double happy for me this year with friends from Goa visiting Kuala Lumpur. India sharpened my sword, my pen, fuelled my media career and fanned my flames to make me an international media personality and lifestyle media entrepreneur. Thank You, India. #EthelDaCosta #ThinkGeekMedia
Gratitude takes stock of what is to propel us forward to what can be. I AM immensely GRATEFUL for this abundant life that lets me experience fully the love in my soul, the strength of my courage, the bravery of my decisions, the amazement of my gifts, the curiosity of my attitude, and my never say die mental resilience. I AM ENOUGH โค๏ธ Thank You, Universe, GOD. What are you grateful for? * * Video @ #sundaysermon #gratidรฃo #gratitude #thankful #blessed #magical #beautiful #happy #courage #loveisgrowth #loveismagic #goddess #beast #buddha #badass #secure #EthelDaCosta
When I understood that my value and worth does not come from outside validation, I became my greatest cheerleader โค๏ธ As long as we consciously show up in our actions consistently, whether in agreement or conflict, know that your self-worth is NOT determined by the BS of others. Know your worth. * * #virgo #cheerleaders #celebrateyourself ##dotherapy #consciousactions #virgolife #buddhabadass #divinefeminine #peacefulwarrior #acceptnodisrespect #loveisgrowth #ceodiaries #EthelDaCosta
