Author: Lee Pei Lee Angel
Company: Thirteen Lab Genetics
Profession: Health and Wellness
Position: Founder
《From Losing Myself To Helping Women Understand Their Bodies》
I am a scientist currently working in agriculture genomics research while pursuing my PhD at Monash University. I am also the founder of a women’s health company and the mother of a three-year-old child.
Many people who hear my introduction often say that I seem very accomplished.
But the truth is, behind the version of me that looked “successful,” I once went through a very deep period of confusion and uncertainty.
In 2020, I was constantly busy with research, experiments, and studying. There were nights I sat alone, exhausted and questioning whether any of this work even meant anything anymore.
The long-term pressure eventually led me into depression.
Although I appeared strong on the outside, I was emotionally exhausted inside.
Thankfully, my family stayed by my side throughout that difficult time. They never dismissed my emotions, but instead supported me with understanding and companionship, which slowly helped me recover.
Later, my life took another turning point.
Due to hormonal imbalances, I still remember sitting in the clinic and hearing the words:
“It may be difficult for you to conceive naturally.”
That moment pushed me to seriously study natural healing approaches, nutrition, and women’s hormonal balance.
I began learning how to support my body through food and lifestyle changes, and six months later, I conceived naturally.
That was the first time I truly realised that the body responds when we care for it properly.
Many women are not actually “unhealthy”; they have simply been disconnected from their bodies and emotions for far too long.
Because of this experience, I began to think:
If I was able to heal and find my way out, perhaps I could help other women do the same.
That was when I started my journey in women’s health entrepreneurship.
Using my knowledge and experience, I began helping women improve their hormonal health, regulate irregular cycles, and manage period pain.
Seeing more and more women regain their health through these changes made me realise the true meaning behind this work.
My greatest mission is to make scientific knowledge simpler, more relatable, and more accessible for women.
I realised that many women silently endure discomfort and health struggles without truly understanding their own bodies or the root causes behind their symptoms.
I hope to help more women reconnect with themselves through knowledge—to better understand their hormones, emotions, and overall health.
Because when a woman understands her biology, she can make decisions from clarity instead of fear.
I have always believed that a woman’s true strength is not just about constantly giving to others, but also about learning to care for herself with gentleness and compassion while caring for those around her.
I am Angel Lee, and I hope every woman can truly know herself, love herself, and live a balanced and authentic life.
— Lee Pei Lee Angel