Name: Chew Swee Ching
Company: SPIC International College
Business Nature: Teaching, Services Line
Position: Tutor, Hairdresser, Makeup Artist
《Believe in professionalism, stay true to passion. The path may be long, but every step along the way sparkles》
When I was growing up, my mother was a beauty practitioner. Influenced by her daily presence, I developed a passion for the beauty industry at a young age. At the age of 18, I officially embarked on my career path in beauty.
In the beginning, I started as an apprentice, going through many hardships and memorable experiences. To elevate my skills, I chose to pursue further studies at a hairdressing academy. After graduating, I stepped fully into the profession, accumulating 7 to 8 years of hands-on experience, including a period working in Singapore. That experience allowed me to grow immensely and deepened my understanding of the industry.
Upon returning home, I decided to become an entrepreneur and start my own modest beauty business. Over the next eight years, I built my career step by step, offering services spanning hair styling, makeup, and related beauty treatments. Although the journey was not easy, I achieved meaningful results along the way.
However, as time went on, I felt a spark of passion and challenge fading from my daily life. Doing the same routine every day made me wonder: Is life meant only for making money? Around that time, my mother was also contemplating retirement, which led me to make a bold decision—to let go of the business I had painstakingly built for years. Many friends thought I was being foolish, but I always believed that “one must let go to truly gain, and one must look toward broader horizons.”
Driven by this belief, I traveled alone to Australia to experience a different lifestyle. During those two years, I learned to adapt to a new environment and met friends and colleagues from around the world. This exposed me to diverse cultural perspectives and beauty philosophies, greatly expanding my horizons.
When I returned, the MCO (Movement Control Order) hit. I reconnected with beauty work and also explored social commerce (micro-business) to sustain my livelihood. Later, invited and inspired by my long-time friend Rehnee, I joined SPIC International College, where I met a group of passionate and like-minded partners.
Today, I believe that beyond making a living, what matters most is passing on my knowledge, experience, and passion while giving back to society. I firmly believe that the beauty industry is worthy of a lifelong dedication—and every single step on this path shines brightly.