Side Hustle to Solopreneur: How to Level up Your Game? | Breakthrough

About the Programme

Are you a side hustler dreaming of turning your passion project into a full-time gig? Or

Curious about what it takes to become a solopreneur?

Transitioning from a side hustle to a solopreneurship is a big leap that comes with its own set of challenges and opportunities. In this panel discussion, seasoned solopreneurs, Ooi Sze Jin ( A Kind Place), Nabill Shukry (Cheekies.sg) and educator, Tomo Farid (RP Lecturer and former founder of Tomo Training Consulting Group Pte Ltd) will discuss about building a sustainable solopreneurship and share valuable insights on navigating common pitfalls along the way with moderator Michelle Ling (SoGather).

You will find out

• What is required of a solopreneur
• Common pitfalls
• Strategies to build a sustainable business

This breakthrough fireside chat is in collaboration with Republic Polytechnic’s School of Business and in partnership with SoGather, a community for Solopreneurs and Freelancers.

About the Speakers

Ms Ooi Sze Jin (A Kind Place)

Ms. Ooi Sze Jin is the founder of A Kind Place and a Registered Clinical Psychologist and Supervisor with a Master's in Clinical/Community Mental Health from Western Illinois University. Sze Jin has extensive experience in Singapore, Malaysia, and the US. She is dedicated to mental well-being and social inclusion, running corporate workshops and specialised classes for individuals with special needs. A finalist for the President’s Challenge Social Enterprise Award 2023, Sze Jin advocates for a kinder, more inclusive community through her impactful work at A Kind Place

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Mr Nabill Shukry (Cheekies.sg)
Nabill is the owner of two companies: Cheekies and Cheeky Media Productions.

Cheekies started as a humble home-based business, born out of a desire to solve a common problem: dry, unappetizing chicken breasts. Cheekies noticed a gap in the market, where people were frustrated with how bland and tough chicken breasts could be. After countless hours of research and development, we perfected a recipe that delivers tender, flavorful, and juicy chicken every time. Today, we’ve sold hundreds of thousands of kilograms of our frozen, flavored, and tenderized chicken breasts, making healthy eating both delicious and convenient.

Cheeky Media Productions was launched when we identified another gap—this time in the social commerce space. Many in the Malay community were not leveraging the full power of TikTok Shop, a platform that has rapidly transformed how businesses reach customers. We took the lead by onboarding Toko Warisan, the largest Malay halal frozen food company, onto TikTok Shop. Our success didn’t stop there: we quickly realized that there were very few agencies in Singapore specializing in TikTok Shop management. So we stepped in and became one. Since then, we’ve generated six figures in sales on TikTok Shop, empowering businesses to tap into this growing marketplace.

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Mr Tomo Farid (RP Lecturer and former founder of Tomo Training Consulting Group Pte Ltd)

Tomo was the founder of Tomo Training Consulting Group Pte. Ltd. (TTCG), from 2015 to 2021. TTCG is a leading education and training consultancy which prides itself on being a specialist in unleashing the potential of groups and individuals alike.

About the Moderator

Michelle is the Founder and Tribe Leader of SoGather – a supportive community empowering solopreneurs and freelancers (“Solos”) to build and grow sustainable businesses. 

SoGather is a one-stop community empowering independent knowledge workers (“Solos”) to build sustainable businesses and live their best lives. This includes connecting Solos to fellow Solos, gig work, support meetings and professional resources designed to help Solos build resilience and longevity in their entrepreneurial journey. Let’s Go Solo, Together!

Michelle is also a strategic consultant to SMEs, whose past projects created positive social impact for communities such as enhancing NSmen recognition and improving elderly work productivity. 

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About Breakthrough Fireside Chats

Gain practical insights into the world of entrepreneurship through candid discussions with startups, venture capitalists and subject matter specialists! Deep dive into the intricacies of resources, managing team dynamics, growing market share, and incorporating sustainability into business operations through the quarterly Breakthrough Fireside Chats with series, which is in collaboration with Republic Polytechnic’s School of Business and SoGather, a community for Solopreneurs and Freelancers.

About Launch

Launch is a service by the National Library Board (NLB) to support aspiring entrepreneurs, microbusinesses and freelancers by opening doors to resources, communities, networks, and spaces. Find out more at nlb-launch.

Important Notice

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