Dear Tauke Shamay,

Saya sangat terpegun mengetahui bahawa anda ialah seorang bekas jururawat di Singapura lalu berhenti demi menggapai cita-cita untuk menjadi seorang penjual bunga. Apa yang boleh saya kata, pengubah bunga dan jururawat adalah dua bidang yang sangat berbeza. Jika saya ialah Cik May, besar kemungkinan saya tidak akan berani untuk memulakan perniagaan sepenuh memandangkan saya akan mendapat gaji yang tetap sebagai seorang jururawat. Ianya satu langkah yang sangat berani!

Saya juga kagum dengan semangat Cik. May yang ingin menjadi penjual bunga sejak kecil dan menggapai impian di kemudian harinya. Tekad Cik.May memberikan saya inspirasi untuk kekal mengejar impian. Apa-apa pun, saya berharap agar perniagaan Cik. May terus berjaya terutamanya kebelakangan ini musim covid-19 yang menyukarkan perniagaan Cik. May dari pelbagai aspek seperti pembekal dan pembeli.

SEMOGA KEKAL MAJU JAYA!

Dear Tauke Kitty,

I've watched many of the Tauke Talks videos in preparation for this competition but none of them piqued my interest much like yours. Your boldness to start a wreath crafting business in Malaysia has inspired me to draw something out of my comfort zone. I loved how you emphasized the importance of to taking your time to experiment especially when you're starting a business so I decided to make that one of the main focuses of this postcard. I am truly in awe of how well-spoken and inspirational you are, and how you try to be inclusive by making wreaths for other holidays as well. I would definitely love to get my hands on one in the future.

Yours sincerely,

Adina.

Dear Tauke Iza,

Hi,how are you today?I hope you're doing fine.By the time you saw this letter I assume you already saw the drawing.Your business has caught my eyes since the beginning. Your tauke talk is really inspiring especially when you talked about your journey.The decision that you made proved your bravery. Your passion in baking really inspired me to pursue my dream. Not to mention your idea is genius too, as nowadays gluten free desserts are really difficult to find. Baking it yourself gives more option to your customers since very few bakery made them. Plus, when the interviewer asked for your advice to people who are looking for business partner, I had this expectation that you will say "Just go to the person that's close to you".But your answer was totally different from what I expected.But now i understood, working with people who carry a big meaning to you is quite stressful. Especially when they've different taste than us.This thing could easily lead to misunderstanding and worse,it could break the friendship.I totally agree when you said to find a business partner that you didn't mind to lose or someone from your family because it will be much easier. Through this contest I've learned so much from an independent and wise lady like you. I applaud you for always taking part in various charity event as I really admire a person who is humble and help those in need. I hope you and your family have a blissful day. Thank You And Bye!

Dear Tauke Eva,

Glad to know that your dream of starting from scratch has been fulfilled, making Fatty Bom Bom Bakery alive. I just have a scroll on your webpage, as a sweet tooth, those enticing pictures really awaken my palate for something sweet.

Did you just start your business right away ? That's admirable and ties in nicely with what I need to learn from. I have been dreaming of starting an online business years ago , but procrastination took it away , and was delusioning to start at the age of 18. Like what you emphasise, there's no perfect time to start it !

You also share tips to succeed. One of them is setting a goal and I totally agree with that ! By doing so, we'll have a better look and it motivates us to get something done. Moreover, practising proper time management is crucial too. I think you did a great job ! Managing your time wisely between your full-time job and your online bakery contributes to your achievement today . I guess I'm going to master those skills and have a proper plan between my studies and entertainment.

" Dream big and achieve them with baby steps because all these small achievements will lead you to where you want to be , just don't be afraid to fail , be courageous ! " This memorable quote means a lot to me. Being a 2022 SPM candidate aiming for flying colours, I'm determined to work harder and get well prepared.

Here I hope your business thrives and is prosperous. Gambateh!

Dear Tauke Shamay,

How are you? I hope you are as pink as always. I am see min, a teenager that are currently studying right now.

I would like to say thank you for giving an inspirational interview for me from the Tauke talks. First of all, you mentioned that flowers life-span are like a process of our human life-span with a shorter version. You reminded me that I should not waste any time now in order to be successful in the future as I will grow older someday too. Then, you also mentioned that flowers from blooming to withering is a whole cycle that we should appreciated them, and I applied to our human life too, not to be so negative to ourselves but appreciate the effort and beauty of our body and efforts .Besides, tauke Shamay also said that we should “bite the bullet and do it” to not waste our opportunity to achieve our goals and objectives that we had set. In addition, I learned that we should just quit our comfort zone sometimes in order to hit some targets that leads the way to the goals. When we are on the tracks to achieve the goals, we should not to be discouraged by the mini setbacks that we had faced, and lastly, we should thanks ourselves because “small wins also considered a win”.

Once again, thank you for mentioning these in that Tauke Talks interview. Do stay safe and never give up tauke!!

Dear Tauke Lai,

Hi! My name is Emma. I’m 18 years old. I heard of Seven Tea One on Tauke Talks and was really intrigued.

During your talk, I think all the listeners could tell how passionate you were about the organisation. I’ve never really given too much thought about what happens to people with special needs. As you reach your teen years, a sense of belonging suddenly becomes really important, that probably is doubly true for people with unique sets of abilities. That’s why I thought it was really amazing that you could create a sense of community for people who need it most.

I think everyone has met a differently ambled person. But I never really thought about what happens to differently-abled people from low income households. When I was around seven, a son of a close family friend was diagnosed with Down syndrome. They had to move to America eventually, saying there aren’t enough resources here for their son. They were wealthy, had a maid and could afford therapy, yet they really struggled. I can’t even imagine what it must be like for a family with half the resources.

To be honest, I don’t really know what I want to do in the future. I don’t even know which country I’ll be living and studying in next year. However I think if making half the impact you’ve had would be a good enough aspiration to work towards. You’re doing awesome work! 加油!

Dear Tauke Kenny,

I’m glad that I got to know you and your business through Tauke Talk. “So it started off from a passion project to a real business.” I can’t imagine how much courage it takes to resign from a stable job and to open a small business on your own, and how much perseverance it takes to lead the business to a success. You guys are such an inspiration to those who are planning to do so but don’t have the courage to. The main reason for everyone to give up their dreams is because of the fear of trying, the fear of failure and the lack of passion. “To overcome the challenges it takes perseverance, it takes tenacity that what we did is we just continue to press on like we faced so many rejections in the earlier days.” This message reminds me that failure is like a hill on the path of success. If we decide to climb pass it, we will be able to see success, if we don’t, we could only return to the starting point. I hope to start my own business in the future too but I always think that it’s impossible. But after hearing your story and experience, I gained more confidence to work hard and to make this dream come true. Lastly, I will support you guys from heart and bless your business to grow and be one of the top photographic companies in the world. Thanks for sharing!

Dear Tauke Jeslyn,

Your inspiring talk had taught me the importance of our people. I've always love learning about the cultures in Malaysia, and you're motivating me to expand my knowledge in this field. The idea of tasting different delicacies, trying out traditional games and studying traditions from other races excites me a lot! I think if the world has more people like you, then issues like racism and cultural appropriation wouldn't happen. Bold enough to say, you're bringing hope to humanity. I love how you include Malaysian cultures in your products and introduce the beauty of our country to the world. I aspire to do something similar in the future. I hope your business is doing well even during this tough time. Don't forget to take a break and thank you for your encouraging words!

Dear Tauke Pei Shern,

I love the way you combine Malaysia’s well-known tradition, Batik with the simple, modern, yet classic style. Your creative and innovative ways of turning batik designs into different outfits inspired me to be innovative, at the same time preserving the culture and traditions of our nations. Your unique style in your designs encourages me to be confident in my own way of art. The part that you really inspired me was when you said, “When you are young, just do it! “I totally agree with that statement because we shouldn't leave any regrets in our lives, especially during our youth. It must have been a tough decision for you to choose to follow your passion, over professional medical jobs. I'll keep on pursuing my dreams in the art field with a determined and persistent mind set.

Dear Tauke Ling,

嗨，Ling。

我真心佩服你的勇气与不放弃的精神。我总对创业感到胆怯，我害怕迎来未知的挑战和失败。但看见你不管遇到任何困难都迎刃而解，深深地鼓励到我。这让我觉得创业之路好像没那么可怕，在这条做着自己喜欢的事情的道路上，虽然会遇到很多困难，但过程一定是幸福的吧！

你在分享中也说过“每个人都会经历不同的旅程”，这安慰到了还没有明确目标的我。看着自己身边的朋友很确定自己要发展的方向时，我都会感到彷徨。但现在我觉得只管走好脚下的路就行。因为每个人都有自己的旅程嘛，所以不用太着急，对吧？

最后祝你一切顺利，感谢分享。