🕊️ “Chiseled to Soar” (How God Transforms Us from Doing to Becoming) You probably know the life cycle of a butterfly by heart since you are 6 years old. But do you know what actually happens inside a chrysalis? Inside the cocoon of a butterfly, everything breaks down: Deconstruction: The caterpillar’s very cells and organs are dissolved into a liquid by enzymes. Reconstruction: Hidden cells called imaginal discs awaken and form new wings, legs, and antennae. Repurposing: The

On Grounding my identity in the Lord — Two years ago, in November of 2020, I was at the lowest point in my life. I actually thought I...

People often ask me, "Why are you spending time building the community, bringing people together?" To be honest, I do it because I enjoy...

Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings was one of the movies I enjoyed watching the most in 2021. I'm also amazed by how humble the...

I was so determined to start the year right, by exercising on the very first day of the year. I arranged for a bouldering session with a...

In 2021 I have lived one of my darkest moments but also my brightest and most memorable ones. Thanks to God, 2021 has been far better...

I've been invited to speak at a few events to share about community building so here's this living blog post to share my thoughts....

I enjoy sharing with students about the Singapore startup ecosystem or demystifying about a career in startup or venture capital. After...

Time flies indeed, I realise it's been more than two months since I blogged about my testimony about finding God. My life has changed...

‎"If you abide in My Word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:31 -...

The Back Story Makan For Hope is inspired from Mentor For Hope, a charity fundraising and mentorship initiative. I set up Mentor For Hope...

Especially to mine, for all your sacrifices for my sister and I. Happy Father's Day! I dedicate this post to my father because I wouldn't...

Link to this Dr Wayne Dyer's video Be Yourself, Do Not Give Up on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yH7UCn8BzJk I would say...

(Edited from https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/tough-times-bring-out-best-people-elise-yee-ling-tan published May 22, 2020) COVID-19 has...

Hi there, I'm Elise Tan, founder of Asia Startup Network and co-founder of Makan for Hope and Mentor for Hope initiatives. My North Star...