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An Office Cleaner in Singapore is Showing His Passion For Photography

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5 years ago

July 24, 2019

79 years old, Mr. Lui Hock Seng who works as an office cleaner in Singapore, is showing his passion for photography along with his full-time job. In the day, he is a photographer and in the night he is an office cleaner. Every morning, he carries his Nikon camera in his knapsack and walks through different areas such as Redhill and Toa Payoh neighborhoods, in a hope to get some good shots.

Mr. Lui has been working as a cleaner for 14 years and he worked for several commercial daily office cleaning service providers. And currently, he is working in Singapore Press Holding and lives in a four-room HDB flat in Bishan with his son. Mr. Lui became interested in photography as a teenager in the late 1950s when he saw people taking photos. He aspired to learn photography skills.

One of his friends introduced him to the South-east Asia photographic Society, where he became a member of the society for a few years and polished his art of photography. Mr. Lui is the son of a tailor and housewife. He spent decades working as a mechanic after taking out of school.

Mr. Lui met with an accident in his early 40s, which resulted in partial loss of his vision. But the accident did not discourage him from his hobby. Earlier he did not have a darkroom to make prints of the images. He often covered his bathroom windows with a black cloth to make prints. Hence he started working as an office cleaner to arrange some money for his passion and living expenses.

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Coco Glow Redefines Success on Natalie Massaro Terms

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4 hours ago

November 23, 2024

Michelle Langton

The American Dream whispers promises of opportunity, but for first-generation children, it can also carry a heavy weight of expectation. Natalie Massaro, the visionary behind Coco Glow, knows this firsthand. “There was an unspoken pressure to succeed,” Natalie explains. “Failure wasn’t an option.” This fueled a relentless work ethic in her – juggling two jobs while in school, a constant drive to excel that burned brightly within her.

This drive initially led the SheEO down a traditional path. But a different passion, simmering beneath the surface, tugged at her – a love for beauty and skincare. Stemming from her own experiences navigating body image as a woman with curves in a world often fixated on a single standard of beauty, Natalie knew there was a different narrative to be told.

It was a leap of faith, fueled by unwavering determination, which led Natalie to trade in the traditional path for entrepreneurship. in 2019, Coco Glow was born out of her Jersey Shore apartment. Today she has a staff of talented contour artists and is currently expanding into a second location. The recent introduction of teeth whitening hints at a future where Coco Glow offers a complete canvas for radiant beauty.

“Always find your why,” is Natalie’s mantra. Inspired by her parents’ unwavering work ethic, a constant reminder that “no one can fail if you are consistently showing up every day,” Natalie poured her heart and soul into Coco Glow. Entrepreneurship, it seems, runs in her blood. Her father’s success was a testament to the power of hard work and dedication, values that now echo in Coco Glow’s leadership. Her commitment to exceptional service is a direct reflection of the “show up every day” mindset.

A testament to the American Dream – reimagined for a new generation. It’s about defying expectations, forging your own path, and leaving your mark. It’s about finding your “why” and turning it into something beautiful, one sun-kissed client at a time. And witnessing the boost of confidence in each client who walks out the door is its own reward.

“Every client is understood, their wants and needs are adjusted to – your spray tan is the easiest part of your day” – perfectly represents her client-centric approach.

Experience Natalie’s artistic touch and the Coco Glow team help you feel radiant from the inside out. Visit their storefront Shrewsbury, New Jersey, or call (732) 362-7890. Stay updated on their latest creations and explore their offerings at https://cocoglowairbrush.com.