Decks, deadlines, double espressos... and the inevitable crash
After years of corporate work and endless to-do lists, I knew what burnout felt like firsthand. I was productive on paper – but deteriorating physically and mentally. A few hospitalisation visits from overwork made me realise the importance of taking control of my health.
Going home and connecting with my Asian roots for the answers
On trips back to Singapore, I reconnected with the rituals I’d grown up around. The herbs, the broths, the unglamorous daily care my grandparents in particular had practised for generations without ever calling it “wellness.”
It wasn’t biohacking. There was no optimisation, no tracking, no protocol. Just a steady, almost boring commitment to looking after yourself. Every day, for decades. Slowly, that rhythm helped me find my feet again.
They helped me with my burnout recovery and helped me thrive at work and life – no more brain fog, feeling overwhelmed, or dependence on caffeine.
The secrets to longevity and good health
Left : My Father, who has been taking Reishi Mushrooms and Ginseng since the 70s, is a black belt Karate Champion, National High Jumper, and a Working Father to me and my 3 brothers - he is still thriving and healthy in his 60s.
Right : My grandma is still mentally sharp and reciting chants at >100 years old. She lives and breathes Asian wellness traditions of having a balanced diet and sleep routine, and engaging in movement to let the ‘Qi’ flow
My grandma didn’t bio-hack her way to 106 years old
She just never stopped taking care of herself: a balanced plate, a proper night’s sleep, gentle movement to keep the Qi flowing, and the same small rituals every single day.
What she had was a way of living that I’d lost somewhere between meetings. Nuwa is my attempt to bottle that inspired by some of the ingredients she swears by.
I’ve seen my grandmother live well and healthily into her hundreds and want that not only for myself, but for the other women around me.
So I quit my job to build Nuwa for women who want to feel restored again
When I looked for a supplement that combined real clinical thinking, clean ingredients and everyday convenience, it didn’t exist. Everything was either under-dosed, full of fillers, or all marketing and no substance.
I left consulting and set out to make it myself, alongside some of the best health experts in the UK.
I teamed up with Jamie Christie, who is the Nutritional Biochemist behind Nuwa Daily Packs
Jamie C is an Expert Advisor to the UK Health Food Manufacturers’ Association, a registered nutritionist with the British Nutrition Foundation and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry.
With over 20 years of experience in supplement manufacturing, he has been a key player in the development of Nuwa Productivity.
Building a community of women who are making kinder decisions for their future selves
From a first pop-up in Notting Hill to a daily ritual for professionals, parents and busy minds across the UK, Nuwa has grown into a quiet act of self-respect for people who’d usually put themselves last.