Xiao Yao started her mindfulness and meditation practice since 2016 and took a gap year to advance her practice under the training of a renowned meditation teacher in Sri Lanka. As a first-hand beneficiary of mindfulness practice, she is passionate and motivated to increase the awareness and adoption of the practice among the general public. She hopes that more people can benefit from mindfulness to improve their mental resilience and wellbeing in this fast-paced and complex world. Xiao Yao has 8 years of professional experience in management and strategy consulting. She currently works as a business consultant for global airline loyalty programmes at On Poiny Loyalty. Prior to this, she worked at Bain & Company, AirAsia BIG and MaGIC. She holds a doctorate degree in Materials Science from the University of Cambridge. With her diverse background and experience in science and professional settings, she aspires to teach mindfulness in a simple, relatable and practical approach to people of different ages and backgrounds.