Build a Legacy of Growth - Empower, Elevate, Endure The YWLC 2026 Pay-It-Forward (PIF) Mentorship Programme marks a significant milestone as it enters its 10th cycle, celebrating a decade of empowering individuals and creating meaningful impact through mentorship. Anchored by this year’s theme, “Build a Legacy of Growth: Empower, Elevate, Endure,” the programme reflects a strong commitment to collective progress and mutual support. At its core, mentorship is a journey of shar

On Saturday, the April 11th 2026 57 mentees from the 2025/2026 YWLC Mentorship Programme gathered at the Grab HQ for their second masterclass in this year’s mentorship curriculum. The masterclass, themed “Purpose as Your Starting Point”, brought together an esteemed panel of senior women leaders who have each forged impactful paths in their own right. Through candid sharing and diverse perspectives, they unpacked what purpose means across different life stages and career jour

Succeed in Solidarity On 7 March 2026, the Young Women’s Leadership Connection (YWLC) celebrated International Women’s Day under the theme “Succeed in Solidarity.” Held in partnership with Procter & Gamble Singapore Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (P&G), the event brought together leaders, mentors, partners and members of the YWLC community for an afternoon of reflection, conversation and shared learning through a fireside chat with Minister Grace Fu, a dynamic Panel Dis

At the start of the year, Young Women’s Leadership Connection (YWLC) hosted the Design Your Life (DYL) Workshop, inviting participants to step out of autopilot and reflect on how they are intentionally designing their lives, beyond default expectations and linear career paths. Inspired by the book “Designing Your Life” by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans, the workshop was led by certified life design coaches Dane Tang and Mush Ridzwan focusing on two core themes: balance & energy

On the morning of 17 January, 40 mentees and mentors gathered for YWLC’s Community Day, organised by the Mentorship Subcommittee. Designed as a space for connection, the session brought together mentees across the programme to strengthen relationships, exchange experiences, and grow into a more thoughtful and connected community. Held at Bynd Artisan at Raffles City, the morning invited participants to step beyond their immediate mentorship circles and learn from one another’

The YWLC Collective 2026 Townhall held on 10 January 2026 marked a meaningful moment of reflection, connection, and shared intention. Minister of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Ministry of Trade and Industry, Ms Gan Siow Huang attended as Guest-of-Honour for the event. Anchored in the theme of Discover. Connect. Celebrate. , the Townhall was organised collectively by the Strategy & Data Insights and Member Engagement subcommittees - bringing together 45 members to revis

100 Wishes is a YWLC social impact programme that works alongside community partners to create meaningful experiences for less privileged women and children in Singapore. Through educational and creative workshops, the programme provides spaces for learning, expression, and connection, supporting beneficiaries by providing them a sense of normalcy during transitional periods in their lives. In 2025, 100 Wishes continued in partnership with Star Shelter and Young Women’s Chri

Redefining Success on Your Own Terms What does it truly mean to live a successful and fulfilling life? This was the central question explored at our recent event, "Measuring What Matters: Living an Intentional Life of Success & Fulfilment," where 35 participants gathered to hear from two inspiring senior women leaders, Shiao-yin Kuik (Founder of Common Ground Civic Centre & Consultancy) and Karina Cady (CEO of Nandina REM), who shared their journeys of intentional living. D

YWLC was proud to participate in the National Mentoring Summit 2025 , a national platform that brings together organisations, mentors, mentees, and partners who believe in the power of mentoring to shape confident, future-ready individuals. This year’s theme, “Mentorship for all: #onegoodtalk to give or gain”, aligned closely with YWLC’s mission to nurture young women at different stages of their leadership journey through mentoring and networking opportunities. At the summit