Today, I spoke at DigiMarCon.
But this post actually isn’t about that.
It’s about the one person who showed up for me while I spoke.
And that person is Nicholas Damien Goh Shyan Wei TrFP, AEPP, AFC.
Let me tell you a little more about Nic.
Exactly one year ago, I was looking for a photographer for DigiMarCon. A mutual friend introduced us, I reached out him.
I thought that was really all it was meant to be.
But somehow, over the course of one year, that one introduction turned into a friendship I really didn’t expect.
I’ve gotten to know Nic not just as a photographer, but as a wealth planner, an entrepreneur, and most importantly, just a really good human being.
What I admire most is the way he shows up for people.
I’ve seen it in the way he treats his clients, the way he gives people his time, the way he listens, and the way he wants to do right by the people around him.
This morning, he showed up for me again.
He was there supporting me, capturing the moment and cheering me on.
I think this made such an impact to me because so much of the way we build relationships today can feel transactional.
What can you do for me? What can I do for you? Is this person useful to my business?
And yes, those relationships can work to a certain extent.
But you can’t do life like that.
You can’t do life alone either.
Somewhere along this entrepreneurial journey, I’ve realised that the people who make it meaningful are often the ones you never planned to meet.
Nic and I can talk about business, life, ambition, doing well, doing right, and all the messy things that come with building something of your own.
And I’m just really grateful that a photography request one year ago gave me a friend I never knew I would have.
So yes, speaking at DigiMarCon was special.
I got to talk about AI, automation, visuals and all the fun things I love.
But I think the thing I’ll remember most is this…
Having someone show up for you when it matters.
And realising that sometimes, the best thing an opportunity gives you isn’t the stage.
It’s the people you meet because of it.