Ep 2 - She Applied At An Absolute Low Point

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Malini Kannan was at an absolute low point when she applied for the Makers & Shapers Awards. She didn't think she'd win, she wasn't even trying to. She just wanted to meet her people, other founders who understood what it's like to keep showing up. Then she became our first ever Maker of the Year. In this second episode, Malini joins Rebecca and Megha to talk about self-doubt, building Nūl Global Technologies, and the moment that changed how she sees herself: "Ever since I got that award, I've actually looked at myself a little bit differently... Like, I'm a maker. I made that. I made that happen." You can learn more at: https://nul.global/ Makers & Shapers is the podcast for women building businesses with courage, integrity and real impact. Hosted by Rebecca Downie and Megha Singh, founders of the Makers & Shapers Awards, we sit down with award winners, judges, sponsors and community leaders to hear the real stories behind what they've built: the risks, the setbacks, the lessons and the decisions nobody else sees. Because the women making the biggest difference aren't always the ones making the most noise. Honest conversations on business, money, AI, visibility, leadership and what comes next. Made for female founders and business leaders in Singapore and beyond. Applications for the 2027 Awards open on 4 January. Head to makersandshapers.com to apply, nominate, sponsor or judge.

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