Weh Yeoh

In this episode, I am joined by Weh Yeoh, a formidable force contributing to redefining the for-purpose space. Weh is the author of Redundant Charities and co-founder of Australian social enterprise Umbo.

The youngest in a family of doctors, surgeons, and pharmacists, Weh’s initial goal was to build an empire of physiotherapy clinics in Australia. When he realised that wasn’t his dream, he moved to Asia. It was Asia that helped Weh understand more of his Asian heritage, and Asia that took Weh out of his Sydney-bubble and showed him a perspective and opportunity of how he could make an impact.

Weh’s Clout is his decades of work in the social impact space, bringing his education and expertise into some of the world’s most needed places. He also has the humility to focus on building sustainable models for the for-purpose sector.

We talked about cliche moments, the importance of language and other qualities that are crucial for success in the for-purpose sector, and how reducing dependency on charities is key to making a long-term impact.

Welcome to Clout Asia, where we ask guests to take us on their journey to Asia capability.

To help us understand, what being an Aussie with Clout, is all about.

I’m Lucy Du, and here is Weh Yeoh.

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Sydney • China • Vietnam • Cambodia

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FOOD: Shanghai soup dumplings 小笼包 Xiǎo lóng bāo

MOVIE: Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India. It’s a Bollywood movie about a new land tax in India and how the villagers revolt, and then they get the British lords to agree to play them in a game of cricket - with the winner deciding whether or not the tax goes ahead.

PERSON: Weh’s 95-year-old Grandma