Xiān Yún: From Support Staff to Scholar‑preneur
When you think of “life‑long learning” you might picture a quiet corner in a library. Xiān Yún, the celebrated Channel 8 actress, turns that image into a vibrant, #mindful‑food‑and‑meditation extravaganza.
Picture a pandemic‑year wallet‑full of certificates
- Nutrition – turning her kitchen into a lab.
- Reiki – because why not add a touch of wireless healing?
- Flower‑essence therapy – the floral spa in her living room.
“It feels like a good harvest year,” she chuckled, eyes twinkling. She’s been pulling her enthusiasm like a fishing line—catch after catch of diplomas, not caught by a net but by her unrelenting curiosity.
Backstory: From Secondary School to Working Hard
After finishing secondary school, Xiān Yún stopped studying to help her family; we’re talking four younger siblings, a “full‑time” sibling‑tracker. 58 years later, she finally turned back to that academic path, now buoyed by the great love of her husband, Edmund Chen.
Edmund Chen – 60, Actor & Design Wizard
He’s balanced acting and a splash of art, winning four design awards in 2021. He was also the mastermind behind Singapore’s biggest bottle‑cap wall mural at the Science Centre. Because if you’re going to be a man of many talents, why not paint a giant bottle‑cap at an epic scale?
The Power Couple’s 2021 Reflection
During a chat on 8world, Edmund dove deep into his own achievements: “Seeing my wife achieve what she dreamed of feels like winning the lottery.” He laughed over how her “addictive” passion for courses kept piling up “certificate after certificate.” In the words of Xu, ranges from “amazing,” and “lottery ticket.”
Learning Environment, Food, Support – How It Works
- Hours in a digital study room (sometimes up to four hours or a whole day).
- Edmund’s “da bao” stop‑by lunch whenever the calendar signals hunger.
- A supportive environment that helped her chase a long‑at‑heart dream.
She joked, “I should have him sign on my certificates.” Edmund chuckled, “If I can’t write, I’ll supply the signature.”
The Second Act: Skinship – Organic, Sustainable & Affordable
The business comes from a guys‑into‑organic‑life plot: Xiān Yún lost 10 kg, studied nutrition, and together with her sister and a third partner sprouted an online store—Skinship.
- Products – organic nuts, nut butter, enzyme soap bars, essential oils.
- All priced for the mass market—not a boutique pricey label.
- Each partner invested a five‑figure sum, turning a dream into cash‑flow.
She admitted she knows nothing about business and hands most of the day‑to‑day operations to her sister who’s a pro at paperwork. She sticks to the cool‑head strategy, while her sister is the “frank” speed‑runner. Their partner the “boss” brings years of biz experience. Together, they keep the balance just right in trading spirit—no breathing down her sister’s neck.
Overall, Xiān Yún’s 2021 is a story of resilience, family love, self‑education, and a sprinkle of entrepreneurship. With an optimistic outlook, satellite glimpses, and a dash of humor, she proves that learning can be endless, and that body‑mind business can thrive at any age.
