Makers & Shapers is the podcast for women building businesses that matter - with courage, integrity, and real impact.
Hosted by Rebecca Downie and Megha Singh, founders of the Makers & Shapers Awards, we sit down with award winners, judges, sponsors, and community leaders to hear the real stories behind what they've built: the risks, the setbacks, and the decisions nobody else sees.
Because the women making the biggest difference aren't always the ones making the most noise.
Real talk on business, money, visibility, leadership, and what it actually takes to build something that lasts - for female founders and business leaders in Singapore and beyond.
Applications for the 2027 Awards open 4 January. To apply, nominate, sponsor, or judge, head to makersandshapers.com.
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Ep 4 - Do You Discount Before They Even Ask? Batya Shulman on Women, Money & Confidence
You know that feeling when you say your price out loud, then immediately want to take it back? Or when you offer a discount before anyone even asks? Episode 4 is an honest conversation with Batya Shulman, a partner at St. James's Place, about the four wealth gaps women face, knowing your numbers, and charging confidently. Thank you Batya, for believing in our vision and coming on board as a sponsor in year one. It really meant the world, and enabled us to do more on Gala night! Connect with B...
30 Oct 2026
Ep 5 - Stephanie Dickson, Who Are You Without the Company?
Stephanie Dickson spent ten years building her business. After selling it, she found herself asking: What value do I have outside the company I created? In this episode she talks about how she went from that question to winning the Makers & Shapers 2026 Voice of Influence Award, and why “clarity comes from engagement, not overthinking things.” And now a note from our dear friends and sponsors of this episode: AI-Fluent Mom is an AI education platform for mothers, founded by Singapore-base...
15 Oct 2026
Ep 3 - Amanda Lim, I Didn’t Have Imposter Syndrome (But I Did)
Amanda Lim won three awards in one night. And while we were describing her work, she was still thinking: They can't be talking about me. Episode 3 of the Makers & Shapers Podcast is with our inaugural Shaper of the Year. Amanda is co-founder of Lift Clinic (https://liftclinic.org) and co-host of The Forties Formula. We talk about the work that happens behind closed doors, why a noble purpose won't automatically convince someone to work with you, why early success can be the moment to paus...
8 Oct 2026
Ep 2 - She Applied At An Absolute Low Point
Malini Kannan was at an absolute low point when she applied for the Makers & Shapers Awards. She didn't think she'd win, she wasn't even trying to. She just wanted to meet her people, other founders who understood what it's like to keep showing up. Then she became our first ever Maker of the Year. In this second episode, Malini joins Rebecca and Megha to talk about self-doubt, building Nūl Global Technologies, and the moment that changed how she sees herself: "Ever since I got that award...
1 Oct 2026
Ep 1 - How Makers & Shapers Really Began
Makers & Shapers is the podcast for women building businesses with courage, integrity and real impact. Hosted by Rebecca Downie and Megha Singh, founders of the Makers & Shapers Awards, we sit down with award winners, judges, sponsors and community leaders to hear the real stories behind what they've built: the risks, the setbacks, the lessons and the decisions nobody else sees. Because the women making the biggest difference aren't always the ones making the most noise. Honest conv...
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