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Asian Business Owners - A.B.O.

Carmen Salameh
Entrepreneurship
Hong Kong
Linkedin
Instagram
Artificial Intelligence
Hong Kong, China
Personal Branding
Social Media Marketing
Boundaries
Time Management
Personal Growth
Asia
Productivity
Small Business
Boundary Setting
Cash Flow
Key Opinion Leaders
Asian Business Owners
Client Relationships
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Asian Business Owners is the podcast that explores the real human journey behind building a business in Asia.

Hosted by Carmen Salameh, each episode features honest conversations with founders, entrepreneurs and business leaders across Asia.

I go beyond the highlight reel to talk about the parts of entrepreneurship people relate to most deeply: doubt, loneliness, pivots, identity shifts, pressure,... more

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Jasmine Liu
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Episode: KEY MOMENT: The Solo Trip That Changed Everything
Rasheed Shroff
Entrepreneur and podcaster featured guest on a discussion about growth and reflection
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Aurelien Joly
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Episode: He Walked Away From the Life He Was Supposed to Have | Aurelien Joly
Olivier Elzer
Multi Michelin star chef and entrepreneur
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Episode: The Reality Behind Michelin Stars | Olivier Elzer On What It Really Takes to Build at the Highest Level
Gianne Chan
Founder of LexiMedia and podcaster
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Episode: SPECIAL - The Best Advice I've Heard Lately
Jessie Li
Founder of Relief X; influencer and entrepreneur
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Episode: The Art of Reinventing Yourself: Jessie Li’s Journey from Banking to Building Influence
Ben Sherry
Public speaking coach and branding coach
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Episode: How to Speak with Confidence and Build a Brand That Stands Out with Ben Sherry
Gianne Pivot
Founder/entrepreneur behind Lexi Media and Count&Call, mental health advocate
Lexi Media; Count&Call
Episode: When Your Business Gets Shut Down: How Gianne Pivoted and Built Even More
Gabriella Montandon
CFO and founder of Montandon Consulting
Montandon Consulting
Episode: Cash Flow, Client Boundaries & Surviving Change with Gabriella Montandon

Host

Carmen Salameh
Host of Asian Business Owners, focused on candid conversations with founders and entrepreneurs across Asia.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 67 ratings
  • A must listen !

    Very useful podcast if you want to better understand the way of doing business in Asia ! 💸

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thom Faj
    Francea year ago
  • Empowering, Insightful, and Truly Inspiring!

    I love how it highlights the unique challenges and inspiring success stories of Asian entrepreneurs. The interviews are insightful, authentic, and packed with practical advice that’s valuable for anyone in business — not just the Asian community. It’s refreshing to hear diverse voices and perspectives that are often underrepresented in mainstream media. Keep up the amazing work — this podcast is making a real impact!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joooooyceeeee
    Hong Konga year ago
  • Great podcast

    Really thoughtful questions are being asked to the entrepreneurs, which make the conversations that much more insightful, with great nuggets of lessons to takeaway from the entrepreneurs’ experiences.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    G.Narin
    Hong Kong2 years ago

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The show is praised for thoughtful questions and actionable lessons for growth and leadership.
Fans value diverse founder perspectives and authentic storytelling that goes beyond hype.
Listeners appreciate the honest, practical takeaways for building in Asia and the emphasis on long-term resilience.

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KEY MOMENT: The Solo Trip That Changed Everything
Q: Data-driven or intuition-led?
Both, balanced with data to validate intuition.
KEY MOMENT: The Solo Trip That Changed Everything
Q: Impulsive decision or well-considered move?
Well-considered move.
KEY MOMENT: The Solo Trip That Changed Everything
Q: Structure or flexibility?
Flexibility.
KEY MOMENT: The Solo Trip That Changed Everything
Q: Before jumping to what happened next, this or that: Fast pace or slow growth?
Fast pace.
She Stopped Undervaluing Her Work | ☀️ Summer Series
Q: Do you have any recommendations for this Summer, whether it's a book, a podcast, a quote, a restaurant to try, a place to visit, etc.?
Try a simple habit like practicing 30 seconds of gratitude and a brief reflection each morning to shift mindset and pave the way for new ideas and openness.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Asian Business Owners

What is Asian Business Owners about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on the real, human side of building businesses in Asia, featuring founder-led conversations and solo episodes. Listeners hear candid reflections on doubt, resilience, pivots, and the daily realities of entrepreneurship, with practical takeaways on growing, leading teams, and sustaining momentum in high-cost or fast-changing markets. A standout thread is the focus on long-term growth, personal boundaries, and building in public, which makes it helpful for founders, solopreneurs, and marketers navigating Asia's dynamic business landscape. The format blends storytelling with actionable lessons, and the host consistently emphasizes authentic, relationship-driven approaches over hype, making it a reliable resource for pragmatic... more

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1. Jasmine Liu
2. Rasheed Shroff
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5. Gianne Chan
6. Jessie Li
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8. Gianne Pivot

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