Mentorship: Community Day 2026

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’s journeys, amplifying shared learning through collective reflection.

Opening Perspectives: Journey through building a Brand

Opening remarks and Mentor Sharing by Winnie Chan (Co-Founder and CEO of Bynd Artisan)

In her opening remarks, Winnie Chan, Co-Founder and CEO of Bynd Artisan, reflected on the spirit of reinvention and resilience in reimagining her family’s legacy. Drawing from her own journey, she shared three anchors for navigating change:

• Courage: continuing to move forward even before certainty is clear

• Values: serving as a steady compass as roles and organisations evolve

• Trust in oneself: built through small, consistent actions over time

  
  

Her reflections resonated deeply with participants navigating their own transitions, reminding us that growth often happens quietly, through intentional choices made day by day.

Bonding Over Shared Experiences

The morning concluded with a hands-on workshop facilitated by the team at Bynd Artisan, who shared their craft and passion for creating leather accessories using upcycled materials.

Through live demonstrations and guided crafting, participants created their own handmade pieces while engaging in meaningful conversations, exchanging stories, and reflecting on their shared experiences within the programme. The activity became a natural catalyst for connection, creativity, and community, offering a relaxed and thoughtful space for relationships to deepen beyond formal mentorship conversations.

YWLC extends our sincere thanks to Bynd Artisan for co-hosting the event and for their generosity in sharing their space, time, insights, and expertise with our community. This experience allowed us to reconnect with purpose, be re-inspired, and deepen our relationships through shared moments and conversations.

Organising Committee: Celine, Kaela, Farah, Genin, Eunice, Naomi 

Author: Farah