Womenpreneur Asia

Krista Goon

Womenpreneur Asia is a podcast for women entrepreneurs in Asia to share what they have learned with other women who are in business or aspire to start businesses. The Womenpreneur Asia podcast is hosted by Krista Goon, a Malaysian entrepreneur, author. communicator and marketer. Each season features 14 heartwarming and inspiring stories of Asian women entrepreneurs across Asia. Each episode is a conversation between Krista and her Asian guest, filled with valuable insights and strategies. All episodes are sponsored by Redbox Studio, a company that uses its own game, Big Timer, to train and teach entrepreneurship through workshops.

  1. 10/31/2025

    Xiao-Ly Koh, Chef & Founder of Xiaobycrustz, Malaysia

    Xiao-Ly Koh, chef and founder of Xiao by Crutz patisserie in Petaling Jaya takes us behind the scenes of building a 14-year pastry career in Malaysia. From early online sales on Facebook to a flagship store, she explains her love for French pastry and everything crusty! She cites how the French have a philosophy about “garnishing with a purpose”- how every decoration should add texture and flavour, not just look pretty. She explains how she educates customers about French pastry, balances artistry with business, and uses seasonal menus, inspiration and beloved characters from Studio Ghibli and local ingredients to keep things fresh. Social media, especially Instagram, has amplified her brand, but she emphasizes that word-of-mouth remains the strongest marketing tool. There’s a powerful message here for entrepreneurs: craft with care, learn from feedback, and build a legacy. What you'll learn: 00:00 – Xiao-Ly, chef and founder of Xiao by Crutz patisserie and her journey to a flagship store.02:00 – Defining roles: chef first, entrepreneur second; navigating multiple hats including content creator04:30 – What is French pastry? Textures, garnishing with a purpose, and visual appeal.08:30 – From education to trust: introducing customers to French pastry and expanding the menu.12:00 – Marketing with stories: themed collections (Ghibli, kopitiam, local holidays) as differentiators.16:30 – R&D in a small team: collaboration with staff, testing flavors, balancing trends with core offerings.20:00 – Instagram as a visibility tool, but not the entirety of the business and how to differentiate which trends to follow (or not)23:00 – Burnout, resilience, and the long game, pacing, legacy over quick growth. 3 big takeways: Craft and commerce can coexist: treat your artistry as a business asset by educating customers and balancing novelty with reliability.Garnishing with a purpose matters: visuals should complement flavor and texture, not just decorate.Build for longevity: balance ambition with sustainable systems, and focus on word-of-mouth and quality as your strongest growth engines. For the full show notes, visit WomenpreneurAisa.com This episode is sponsored by Redbox Studio.

    1h 9m
  2. 10/24/2025

    Krista Goon, Host of Womenpreneur Asia, Malaysia

    In this quick solo episode, Krista Goon, host and creator of Womenpreneur Asia, redefines leadership through a personal lens—arguing that leadership often looks different from the front of the room and that followership can be a powerful catalyst for change. She shares how academic excellence gave her visibility, how a quiet act of contributing built an entrepreneurial community, and how a simple “yes” to follow created something larger than any single person could achieve. The balance of leading and following—timing, context, and courage—becomes a practical framework for womenpreneurs in Asia seeking impact without waiting for a title. Listen in for memorable insights, actionable takeaways, and a reminder that true leadership is a collaborative act. [00:00:00] Redefining leadership: leadership can show up as listening, supporting, or saying, “I’ll follow you.”[00:01:00] Leadership through strengths: excelling academically can increase visibility and respect.[00:02:00] Organic leadership: co-founding a women’s entrepreneur group that grew from 6 to 30 and beyond.[00:02:45] The power of followership: following a vision can create results bigger than one person.[00:03:00] Balcony vs. dance floor: leadership and followership are complementary; know when to lead or follow.[00:04:00] Core belief: leadership isn’t about titles; both roles create change when used fluidly. Get the full show notes at WomenpreneurAsia.com This episode is sponsored by Redbox Studio.

    5 min

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Womenpreneur Asia is a podcast for women entrepreneurs in Asia to share what they have learned with other women who are in business or aspire to start businesses. The Womenpreneur Asia podcast is hosted by Krista Goon, a Malaysian entrepreneur, author. communicator and marketer. Each season features 14 heartwarming and inspiring stories of Asian women entrepreneurs across Asia. Each episode is a conversation between Krista and her Asian guest, filled with valuable insights and strategies. All episodes are sponsored by Redbox Studio, a company that uses its own game, Big Timer, to train and teach entrepreneurship through workshops.