We believe our role is to:
MGP operates as a connector and enabler- bringing together corporates and mum-led businesses to create meaningful engagement.
Mumpreneurs Go Places (MGP) was founded in 2016/2017, when the co-founders noticed a gap: mum-led businesses needed a real, supportive space where women growing businesses and raising families could come together, share resources, and cheer each other on. MGP was created to foster collaboration over competition – helping mothers not just survive, but thrive in their entrepreneurial journeys.
Founder Mumpreneurs Go Places
Founder of Gernise Global & Mamashop
An entrepreneur and sustainability advocate, and community leader with over 20 years of regional business experience.
She is the Founder of Gernise Global, and MamaShop, a homegrown eco-lifestyle brand turning waste into meaningful products, and Co-Founder of Mumpreneurs Go Places, empowering women entrepreneurs.
A mother of twins, Vanessa serves as a District Councillor with North West CDC and a former SOE Board Member of six years. She actively supports the Sembawang West Women’s Festival, serves on fundraising committees for Fashion for Cancer and SCM, and raises funds through charity runs.
Passionate about nurturing the next generation, she has delivered entrepreneurship and sustainability talks to 30+ schools and collaborates with Institutes of Higher Learning on hands-on industry projects.
Co-Founder Mumpreneurs Go Places
Founder of Aestival Elements
Daughter of late artist Aw Tee Hong
Valerie Aw is a mumpreneur, community builder, and cultural steward. She is the founder of Aestival Elements, a Singapore-based accessories brand centred on artisanal craftsmanship and sustainable enterprise.
She holds a Master’s in Arts and Cultural Management and is the daughter of the late Singapore sculptor Aw Tee Hong (欧世鸿). She actively manages and advances his artistic legacy, contributing to ongoing discourse on Singapore’s modern art development.
As a mother of two, she brings grounded perspectives across entrepreneurship, family life, and community engagement.
Co-Founder Mumpreneurs Go Places
Founder of PolarisHub & 65CoffeeGirlEats
Katherine is a digital consultant with over 20 years of experience in web strategy, branding, and SEO. As founder of PolarisHub, she supports SMEs and organisations in digital transformation and scalability, with collaborations including St Luke’s Hospital, MINDS, Singapore Airlines, and Mums@Work Singapore.
A mother of two, she has served as a Volunteer Officer with The Singapore Girls’ Brigade for over 20 years, mentoring girls at Zhonghua Secondary School. In 2013, she partnered with the Singapore Anti-Narcotics Association (SANA) to run a 12-week entrepreneurship programme equipping women in recovery with skills to start their own online shop.
A certified ACLP trainer, Katherine is passionate about empowering individuals – aspiring entrepreneurs – with practical skills that build confidence, independence, and sustainable growth. Through Mumpreneurs Go Places, she continues to drive initiatives and partnerships that create meaningful opportunities for women in business.
