#22. Quinntessential Questions with Jia Hui. Ex SG Military; Inspiring Journey of Resilience & Growth
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In this episode, Ong Jia Hui takes us on a remarkable journey from starting in fitness to enlisting in the army, where she navigates the unique challenges of being a female soldier. We discuss the lessons learned, the impact of education, and the transition from military life to a career in banking and recruitment.
Alongside career reflections, we explore her passion for surfing and solo travelling, the balance of femininity and fitness, and her inspiring Hyrox journey. The conversation highlights the role of discipline in health and fitness and concludes with a look at her future aspirations and a fun round of rapid-fire questions.
Packed with insights on resilience, growth, and finding purpose, this episode is both empowering and inspiring.
Guest Bio
Jia Hui O. is an energetic and driven professional with over seven years of diverse experience spanning community building, partnerships, brand management, business development, and leadership. With a background that blends military discipline, tech sales expertise, and an adventurous spirit, Jia Hui brings a unique perspective to her professional endeavors. Currently serving as the Community & Partnerships Lead at ZODA™, she excels in driving brand engagement and fostering meaningful relationships with athletes and brand ambassadors.
Minutes
(00:00) Intro
(02:47) Starting In Fitness
(05:04) Enlisting In The Army
(08:13) Being A Female In The Army
(12:33) Key Takeaways
(13:52) Further Studies
(17:12) Leaving The Army & Challenges
(23:50) Impact of Education
(25:44) First Job After The Army
(28:22) Joining Banking
(30:00) Falling Into Recruitment
(35:02) Surfing & Solo Traveling
(41:14) Femineity & Fitness
(43:44) Hyrox Journey
(49:39) Discipline In Health & Fitness
(53:10) Future Plans
(54:49) Rapid Fire QuestionsBehind-The-Scenes
Transcript