Contributors

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Debbie Go

What separates those who dream from those who build? The answer lies in having Skin in the Game.


Debbie Go forged her career in high-stakes arenas (Healthcare, Skincare, FMCG) where innovation was the non-negotiable catalyst for market leadership. Leading teams through explosive growth, she uncovered: They rise through courage—not flawless records—when everything’s on the line. Biggest risk? Never stepping up.  


Skin in the Game isn’t your typical business podcast. We dive into raw, unfiltered success stories—sharing the grit, character-building moments, and mindset shifts behind the headlines.  Each episode, trailblazers who risked it all reveal how they turned challenges into breakthroughs. Whether building a business, reigniting a career, or leading a team, Skin in the Game delivers the battle-tested playbook and fire to turn ambition into action. Ready to step up? Uncover the substance behind success.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-go

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Adam Guggenheim

I started my career at Neutrogena through summer internship when it was still a small, independent company and grew alongside the brand as it became a global leader for Johnson & Johnson. After graduating, I joined J&J full time in marketing later rising to lead global strategy, innovation & communication for Neutrogena. From there, I moved to Nestlé, leading global brand strategy for Proactiv, & eventually ventured into building a skincare brand from the ground up—focusing on my passion for the intersection of health & wellness.


Throughout my career, I saw a major gap in the suncare-led skincare space—too much confusion & controversy around technology. While chemical sunscreens are here to stay, I believed there was an opportunity to skip the guesswork & create something universally embraced: a pure, mineral-based solution. My goal was simple: transform the essentials of skin health into something people crave.

https://minuskincare.com

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Dr Richard Chambers

Dr Richard Chambers is an award-winning clinical psychologist, leadership coach and expert in mindful performance. He has dedicated to helping leaders and teams embed lasting changes that boost wellbeing, sharpen focus, and elevate performance.

Over the past 25 years, Richard has worked with organisations of all sizes — from startups to Fortune 500s — delivering science-backed strategies that drive meaningful results. He has published widely on mindfulness and mental performance, co-created the Smiling Mind app (with over 8 million downloads), and designed several top-ranked online courses that have reached over 500,000 people globally.

Richard is known for delivering practical, science-backed tools and strategies in a highly engaging way, and creating measurable impact.

https://drrichardchambers.com
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Joyce Wang

Joyce Wang is the visionary founder behind Florêve Paris, a French nutricosmetics brand redefining beauty from within. A pharmacist by training and mother of two, she grew up surrounded by the healing traditions of her Chinese heritage—drawing inspiration from her grandfather’s garden and generations of botanical wisdom.


In 2015, she brought this vision to life with Florêve, blending traditional Chinese medicine with French skincare science. The brand’s name—fusing “fleur” (flower) and “rêve” (dream)—reflects her belief in natural, inside-out beauty.


Her relentless commitment to innovation and authenticity has not gone unnoticed.In 2024, she was honored with the Grand Prix at the Indies Beauty Awards, recognizing her as a leading force in the wellness and beauty space. 

https://www.floreve.com
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Keith Tan

Keith Tan, Founder/CEO of Crown Digital, revolutionized F&B with AI-powered robotics. A former wealth manager, he launched Crown Coffee in 2016 but faced scaling challenges due to labor shortages, high rents, and inconsistent quality. 


Inspired by a robot arm demo, he taught himself robotics and created Ella—a 24/7 autonomous barista named after Rihanna’s “Umbrella.” Crown Digital (2018) integrates robotics, AI, IoT, and data analytics into unmanned kiosks, delivering artisanal coffee with precision. Now in Singapore and Japan, Ella expands to North America, GCC, and Europe, positioning Crown as a global leader in AI-driven coffee retail. 


A Formula 1 enthusiast, Keith starts mornings with 7am gym sessions, go-karts, and savors Japanese cuisine during travels. 

https://www.crowndigital.io

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Larry Pabiona

Larry Pabiona is the Senior Pastor of Greenhills Christian Fellowship (GCF), a prominent megachurch in Metro Manila. Leading GCF for over a decade, he has expanded its global presence to 30 daughter churches in the Philippines and seven overseas. Previously a neurosurgeon and hospital CEO for 16 years, he transitioned to full-time ministry in 2006. Educated in neurosurgery (UP-PGH) and graduating cum laude from Fatima College, Pastor Larry blends medical precision with pastoral care. He remains active in medical missions and is currently completing a Masters in Pastoral Leadership. 


Married to Joy for 34 years with three accomplished children, Pastor Larry’s life exemplifies service, faith, and transformative leadership within GCF and beyond.

https://www.gcf.org.ph

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Nicholas Hall

Nicholas Hall is widely recognised as a world authority on consumer healthcare with over 40 years of continuous experience in the industry. He has chaired and moderated over 300 OTC conferences and seminars and led projects in a total of 58 countries.

With a wealth of marketing and general management experience gleaned from positions with Procter & Gamble, Vicks and GD Searle (Pfizer), in 1978 he set up his own consultancy. Nicholas Hall Group of Companies is a global marketing consultancy and business intelligence company, specialising in Self-Medication, Rx-to-OTC Switch, Pharmacy Point-of-Care, Emerging Markets especially Asia-Pacific, and mHealth. The NH Group has worked for all the major OTC players both globally, regionally and locally.

https://www.linkedin.com/company/nicholas-hall-&-company/

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Nimit Tungvararyt and Araya Imsaeng

Nimit Tungvararyt
Tech-driven entrepreneur reshaping urban living. President of Urban Way Co., Ltd. (founded 2009), he expanded it from a WiFi network operator to a versatile condo service provider, launching Trendy Wash app-based laundry solutions. Passionate about tech and passive income, he’s recognized for strong interpersonal skills and commitment to learning.


Araya 'Air' Imsaeng
Results-driven sales/marketing executive with 22+ years’ experience. CEO of Urban Way Co., Ltd.; ex-Head of Marketing at P&G Health Thailand and SE Asia Category Manager, driving revenue/market share growth. Excels in complex markets through strategic cross-functional expertise, adaptability, and interpersonal skills, paired with a commitment to continuous learning.


Together, they’re redefining Thailand’s laundry landscape.

https://trendywash.co
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Saleema Vellani

Saleema Vellani is a 9x founder (3 exits), award-winning author of Innovation Starts With I, and Founder/CEO of Ripple Impact


Her firm helps leaders—especially women in transition—design portfolio careers and grow thought leadership to attract opportunities like board seats, advisory, consulting, and speaking roles.  An advisor to executives, Saleema helps clarify their value, strengthen positioning, and build executive presence.  

She teaches Entrepreneurship at JHU, serves on the National Speakers Association DC board, is an Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) member. Completing HBS's OPM program.  Former development economist with degrees from McGill and Johns Hopkins and a Stanford LEAD certificate. Published in 15+ publications. Featured in Forbes and endorsed by Adam Grant, Seth Godin, Arianna Huffington, Dan Pink, and Bracken Darrell. Speaks five languages. Visited 100+ countries.