"Back then, I was a marketing representative for an asset management firm in Penang, Malaysia. It was a steady job, and I had supportive managers who allowed me to take ownership of my work. It was a client-facing role, and over time, I realized it wasn't the best fit for my personality, even though I learned and grew a lot from the job. After the pandemic, I started feeling burned out. Deep down, I always knew a 9-to-5 wasn't meant to be my long-term path."
"I managed to get past that for the financial stability, until I realized I couldn't do it anymore. The problem was, I didn't know what else I could do. In the months that followed, I'd go to the beach, spend time at the park, or find a quiet spot to read - anything that would clear my mind. That was how I ended up at the pottery workshop, where I quickly discovered my love for shaping clay and creating pieces with my own hands."
"Very soon, I started looking into buying tools and equipment so I could try it at home. Things snowballed, and five months later, I quit my job and gave myself a year to see if I could turn this passion into something more. I started Buttersage Pottery at the end of 2022. At first, I tried selling pieces online and did some marketing, but it was hard to find buyers and build a presence."
Belle Yeoh worked as a marketing representative at an asset management firm in Penang, Malaysia, but felt burned out after the pandemic and found the client-facing role mismatched to her personality. A pottery workshop in March 2022 revealed a passion for shaping clay, prompting her to buy tools and practice at home. Five months later she quit her job and gave herself a year to pursue pottery. She launched Buttersage Pottery at the end of 2022, initially selling online and marketing with limited success, then building presence through pop-up events. Her clients now include Michelin-starred chefs.
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