Youth Achievement Records is proud to congratulate Joyce Chan Pei Sze, Michelle Liew Sze Wen, Gretchen Chan Yuk Yin, and Canny Liew Sze Yi as the Youngest All-Female Founders in Malaysia to scale a health and slimming eCommerce platform, SoM 1, across 13 countries within just two years. This unprecedented accomplishment, celebrated during SoM 1’s 3rd Anniversary Gala Dinner, has been officially recognized with a Youth Achievement Records award, marking a historic milestone for young female entrepreneurs across the ASEAN region and internationally.
Starting with a vision to promote health and wellness through a dedicated eCommerce platform, the founders of SoM 1 have brought their platform from Malaysia to consumers in Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Brunei, Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, and Japan. Their journey from a local startup to an international health and wellness force demonstrates the transformative power of vision, resilience, and effective collaboration.”
Our journey with SoM 1 has been both challenging and deeply rewarding,” said Joyce Chan, Co-Founder of SoM 1. “We began with a shared goal of making quality health products accessible to people everywhere, and to see this vision realized across 13 countries is truly fulfilling. We’re excited to continue growing and innovating to meet the needs of our consumers across Asia and beyond.”
The founders, born between 1995 and 1999, have not only set an inspiring standard for young Malaysians but also for youth globally. Their achievement underscores the potential of young entrepreneurs to break boundaries and innovate across borders, transforming ideas into impactful, far-reaching businesses.
The Story of SoM 1: A Rising Force in Health and Slimming eCommerceSoM 1 was founded by four young Malaysians—Joyce Chan Pei Sze, Michelle Liew Sze Wen, Gretchen Chan Yuk Yin, and Canny Liew Sze Yi—each bringing expertise in health sciences, digital marketing, international business, and product development. Together, they built SoM 1 with a mission to deliver scientifically-backed health and slimming products on a trusted, accessible eCommerce platform.
Initially focusing on Malaysia, the founders soon expanded SoM 1 to serve the wellness needs of consumers across 13 markets. Driven by strategic planning and regional insight, they adapted their approach to resonate with diverse cultural and consumer preferences, using digital marketing strategies to establish a strong brand presence. Their swift expansion and commitment to quality established SoM 1 as a reliable name in the health and slimming industry.
SoM 1’s remarkable growth earned the founders the Youth Achievement Records title of “Youngest All-Female Founders in Malaysia to Scale a Health and Slimming eCommerce Platform to 13 International Markets within Two Years.” Their success was celebrated during the company’s 3rd Anniversary Gala, underscoring their role as young leaders setting new standards in entrepreneurship.
