Small but Powerful | Sonia Chew | TEDxYouth@NgeeAnnPolytechnic

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Sonia's Journey in Media

Sonia, a media personality and TV/radio presenter for almost 10 years, shares her journey of overcoming self-doubt and achieving success in the media industry.
Despite initial fears, she joined a personality contest and discovered her competitive side.
After being eliminated, she realized the importance of authenticity and being true to herself.
Sonia emphasizes the significance of hustling and hard work during the early stages of one's career, using the metaphor of a rocket's initial fuel consumption to reach orbit.
She describes her own experience of taking on multiple jobs and hustling in her early to mid-20s.
Sonia highlights her journey in the media industry, facing anxiety and self-doubt while networking and attending events.
She mentions receiving criticism and gossip but learns from her mentor that these are signs of progress.
Sonia highlights the unwavering support of her parents, who acted as her drivers and provided emotional encouragement.

Sonia's involvement in an unscripted travel show called "Travel SSBD" became a turning point in her career, bringing her recognition and awards.
She emphasizes the importance of starting small and building gradually, sharing her experience of purchasing a small property and later becoming a business owner with a restaurant venture.
The restaurant faced challenges during the pandemic and eventually closed, leading Sonia to question her suitability as a business owner.
Sonia mentions a significant mistake that nearly ended her career but chooses not to elaborate due to its emotional impact.

The speaker was investigated for attending a gathering that exceeded the permitted number of people during the pandemic.
The news of the investigation was widely publicized, leading to intense scrutiny and criticism on social media, including death threats.
Despite the backlash, the speaker's long-term clients continued to support them, and the campaign they were working on was still released.
The speaker learned the importance of maintaining relationships and being genuine with clients.
They emphasized the significance of focusing on self-improvement and directing energy towards positive endeavors rather than dwelling on negative aspects.
Consistent effort in small and powerful actions can pave the way for success.