Author: Tamie Choo
Company: Dhahab Global Sdn Bhd
Profession: Physical Gold Recycling + Gold Savings Planning
Position: Expand Business
Redefining My Life Through Every Turning Point
I was raised by my grandmother since young and never had the chance to meet my father. Growing up with emotional absence shaped me deeply, but it also taught me independence earlier than most people and helped me appreciate genuine human connection and warmth.
At the age of 16, I chose marriage and stepped into another chapter of life.
In 2000, after my fourth son was born, my family faced serious financial difficulties. In order to survive, I worked as a hostess in nightlife entertainment venues. That period exposed me to the harsh realities of life at an early age, but it also taught me resilience and how to stay strong under pressure.
Later, through a friend’s introduction, I entered the live music and singing industry. Music became an emotional outlet for me, and for the first time, I experienced what it felt like to be seen, appreciated, and recognized.
After my grandmother passed away, I left the singing industry and returned my focus to family life. Together with my husband, we managed a restaurant business while facing many challenges and pressures along the way.
In 2016, I was given the opportunity to step into the entertainment industry. I released my own music album, participated in performances, and stood on stage once again. It was a season filled with dreams, passion, and light.
However, while preparing for my second album, a car accident forced everything to stop. Soon after, the MCO pandemic arrived, and all performances were canceled. During that difficult period, I began asking myself: If there is no stage, who else can I become?
That time, I met GG Wong, the founder of She Rises. Through her guidance, I entered the health and wellness industry and began a journey of self-growth and personal development. I slowly realized that true transformation does not come from external circumstances, but from our mindset, awareness, and choices.
This journey of growth also led me to participate in the Mrs. World International Pageant 2024, where I was honored to win the Grand Champion title 🏆. The woman who once struggled with insecurity gradually became someone more confident, courageous, and empowered.
After that, I stepped into the gold savings industry, learning about asset planning and wealth management. I discovered that true wealth is not merely about income, but about knowledge, awareness, and the ability to build long-term value.
Along the way, I have experienced poverty, setbacks, stages of glory, painful pauses, and new beginnings.
Today, I no longer define my past as regret. Instead, I turn every experience into the strength that keeps me moving forward.
I am Tamie Choo.
And I believe that the true transformation in life is not about living without storms — it is about choosing to believe in yourself and continue shining, even after the storms have passed.