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Tell us about your upbringing.
Born and raised in Bangkok, I completed
my high school education at the prestigious
Wynberg-Allen School in Mussoorie. From
there, I advanced my studies, ultimately
earning a degree in International Business
Management.

What led you down your current career We need to empower
path?
I’d worn many hats: garment production, younger generations
digital accounts and hotel purchasing, but
none truly fulfilled me, so I embraced life to ask the hard
as a full-time mum. After my pregnancy,
postpartum depression pushed me toward questions, understand
a spiritual path, where I learned to prioritise
my happiness over society’s norms. One the risks, and start
day, I stumbled upon a post by my now-
regional director, Khun Rungpetch, about planning for their
juggling motherhood, travel, and financial future now.
literacy while still earning. Her words
sparked something in me. I craved that
independence, the chance to give back, and
the freedom to rebuild my life on my terms.

What areas do you specialise in currently?
As a licensed Insurance and Investment
Consultant, I help clients navigate their
financial goals, even if they’re not sure
what those goals are yet. We talk about
what they have, what they need and how
much risk they’re comfortable with. From
life and health insurance to retirement,
education, tax planning, and even legacy
management, I use insurance as a tool to
protect what matters most while building
strategies for the future of clients. My area my team is mostly composed of incredible
isn’t just about coverage but creating plans housewives and working women. My mantra
that work for their lives. with them has always been, “We grow
together.” I stay available and constantly
Reflecting on your evolution from agent encourage them to step out of their comfort
to manager, what pivotal moments or zones. Nothing is easy the first time, but
challenges have most shaped your growth when your intentions are honest, there’s
in the financial services industry? nothing to fear. For us, it’s about spreading
I never saw myself as a manager, I was too awareness of how vital financial planning is,
scared of failing. But my mentor, Khun especially in an aging society like Thailand.
Rungpetch, who has been my rock, said When we focus on giving back, the pressure
something that changed everything: “Failing eases, and the effort naturally turns into
is not trying at all.” That pushed me to step results. I’m so grateful for my amazing team;
out of my comfort zone and embrace the each one of them has made a difference,
challenge of leadership. With her guidance, starting with their own financial goals.
along with training and experience, I’ve
grown into a leader who not only inspires How do you keep up with the ever-evolving
others but also seeks out people with the landscape of insurance and financial
same drive to make a difference or those products to provide tailored solutions to
I see bursting with potential, just waiting your clients?
to shine. At my company, training is constant. I attend
as many sessions as I can, and for the ones I
In your role as a manager, you now lead miss, I always catch the recordings. Beyond
a diverse team. What strategies do you that, I prioritise deepening my knowledge
employ to foster motivation and ensure in a wide array of fields, which benefit my
professional growth among your team clients, such as corporate tax planning,
members? legacy and funds management, as well as
I’ve always believed in empowering women pursuing a Certified Financial Planner
through financial literacy, which is why (CFP) license. My philosophy is simple:

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