Grace Ann Chua
Tell us a little bit about yourself!
Hello I’m Grace, one of the co-founders of Friendzone. I am passionate about healthy relationships, community development and holsitic living! I enjoy rock climbing, dancing, cycling, running and reading. I really like a Ya Kun teh ping, or a teh si kosong (yes I know they’re the opposite ends of the sweet/cold not-sweet/hot spectrum haha)
What do you do at Friendzone?
As a small social enterprise based in Singapore, there’s a lot I do. You’ll often find me hosting Friendzone events and designing workshops. Sometimes I’m out there brokering partnership opportunities, sometimes I’ll be creating content. Other days, I’m figuring out how to improve Friendzone’s marketing and sales. I see my role as identifying gaps for improvement in the organisation and then sorting them out so that better structures and flows can be established for our company to thrive :)
I like Simon Sinek’s view that the CEO title is better defined as the Chief Vision Officer which is another role I play at Friendzone. I also like to think CEO means Chill Executive Officer :D so while I may drive, I also set the pace and remind everyone to chill. but I suppose CEO also means Chief Everything Officer which I find quite accurate haha.
But I don’t work alone — Friendzone is made up of a very awesome team of co-founders and colleagues that I am very grateful for.
What excites you about the work Friendzone is doing?
Seeing people's capacity to aspire increase & views on the world expand. Restoring interconnection & interdependence between people. Helping people adult better, find new friendships, and gain helpful perspectives as they grow through life. Seeing my team work together in alignment, uncover their powers & develop. Working with friends!
In three words, how would your best friend describe you?
“Passion Made Possible”
Lastly, leave us with some words of wisdom…
Hehe ok —
Done is better than perfect.
Enjoy your friendships. You’re not alone. Rely on others. Tell people how you feel and what you’re going through. Hold space for others. Celebrate together. Make new friends or reconnect with old ones. We all have the capacity for both novelty (new things) and intimacy (going deeper).
Pace yourself. Take care of yourself. Take care of your emotional, spiritual, physical, intellectual, and mental health. If you’re too tired, you can’t enjoy the experience. Life is long and there’s lots to do. It is wonderful to be alive and living on this earth.