Merry Riana is a young millionaire, successful entrepreneur, best-selling author, dynamic trainer, and popular media personality. At her current age of 26, Merry has achieved many successes that a lot of people twice her age have never even attempted to do. She has won many awards and broke industry record time and time again. In just a short period of around 4 years after her graduation, Merry has earned more than S$1,000,000 through her business. Within the last 2 years, Merry has grown her Organization, Merry Riana Organization, to a size of more than 40 people. All its members are outstanding young individuals who believed in her vision and have been working together with her to achieve their dreams together ever since. In July 2006, Merry successfully published her first book “A Gift From A Friend” which subsequently made its way into the Best-Seller list in the major bookstores in Singapore. Currently, “A Gift From A Friend” is being translated into its Mandarin and Malay version to reach out to the regional market, such as Malaysia and Indonesia. Merry is also well-known as one of the most powerful and dynamic trainers in Singapore. Over the last 4 years, she has motivated and trained thousands of professionals, managers, executives, business owners, salespeople, and students in areas like Entrepreneurship, Strategic Marketing and Sales, Motivation, Presentation and Communication Skills, among other areas. Merry has been featured regularly in many media like the newspaper such as The Straits Times, Today, and The Sunday Times, and magazines such as Your Choice, Career Central, Cleo, Simply Her, Human Capital, and Female. She has also been interviewed on-air by WARNA 94.2FM and Radio Singapore International about her successes and achievements which she has reached in such a short period of time, around 4 years after her graduation from Nanyang Technological University. In December 2006, Merry was conferred the Nanyang Outstanding Young Alumni Award by the President, NTU ( Nanyang Technological University), Dr Su Guaning. This award was presented to her as NTU young alumna, who has gained national standing due to the significant contributions made in her profession, bringing honor and distinction to the University. She received the award from Mr Gan Kim Yong, Minister of State for Education and Manpower. Aligned with Merry’s commitment to contribute back to society, she has pioneered two non-profit activities, Project: A Gift From A Friend and Personal Mentorship Experience. Project: A Gift From A Friend was initiated following the success of Merry’s book in making its way into the Best-Seller list. She pledged to contribute complimentary copies of her book to any institutions/schools/clubs/etc that support her Organization’s cause of Youth Entrepreneurship. For every copy of her book that is sold in the bookstores, she will contribute one complimentary copy back to the society. In her Personal Mentorship Experience program, Merry sets aside 1-hour of her precious time every week to mentor any young individual, aged 20-30 years old, who wants to take charge of their lives and live their dreams.
What Others Say “Merry is one of the most enterprising and driven individuals that I have had the good fortune of knowing. One of the things that I most admire about her is her commitment to her goals and her 'anything can be done' attitude. Despite being a foreigner and being young, it did not stop her from pursuing incredible goals of building a business, creating wealth and even writing a book. One of the keys of her success is her great investment of time and money in the development of her people. Merry is truly a testimony to the power of the human spirit and a great role model to youths that the greatest of dreams are possible despite the odds they face.” Mr Adam Khoo....................................................................... Chief Executive Officer............................................................. Adam Khoo Learning Technologies Group
“I am impressed with Merry Riana's drive and passion for success. With her vision, strong leadership and drive, she is bound to make it to even greater heights. It is rare to have someone to achieve greatness at such a young age. She would serve to be a role model for those aspiring to lead an extraordinary life.” Ms Wendy Kwek .................................................................. Master Trainer of Entrepreneur Action Program ................................ Co-founder of seven businesses ................................................... Spirit of Enterprise 2004 Award Winner ( Singapore)
“For someone her age, Merry Riana's achievements have been remarkable. More than the material wealth she has built in a short span of time after graduation, her success is about stories of courage to dream, of triumph over adversity, of resolve to make a difference, and of gratitude in being able to contribute to the community. In short, Merry epitomizes the character of today's outstanding achievers, always persevering, always inspiring.” Mr Chang Long Jong............................................................ Deputy CEO...................................................................... MediaCorp
“Merry Riana is one of the interesting and inspiring people whom I have been very impressed with. She possesses something which is vastly lacking in today's peers of her age and in even those senior than her i.e. good character and attitude towards life. Particularly I admire her readiness to share her knowledge and experience with others. Merry’s appreciation of her worth today is by helping others through her books and courses so that more people are able to realize their dreams and their objectives in life. She is shedding light to the path leading to successful life and therefore what she has been doing is contributing towards the betterment of mankind and society as a whole. I believe that Merry Riana's effort and contribution thus far is worthy of recognition and I hope she will continue to pursue her commendable endeavor.” Mr James Ang........................................................................ Chief Executive Officer........................................................ Crocodile International
“I have known Merry for many years and have known her to be highly motivated to be successful without losing sight of the balance needed in one’s life. I feel her leadership and focus are well beyond her years. As we know her accomplishments, both professionally and personally, are truly commendable.” Mr Edward Navarro........................................................... Regional Head – Insurance ................................................... Citibank
“Outstanding Leadership - By the age of 26, barely 4 years after graduation from NTU, Merry Riana built not just a commercially successful company, but an "organization" of some 40 comrades sharing her vision, mission and passion to make people believe in themselves. Self Efficacy - Merry faced obstacles but managed them with determination and dignity because of a deep seated sense of self belief. She did what she wanted to do – to start a company and achieve success in a couple of years. She became a millionaire by the age of 26, which is an achievement by any standards. More significantly, she has earned a strong reputation as a trainer and coach in entrepreneurship and strategic marketing - something that requires much confidence especially at her age. Her energy can be described as contagious! Admirable Desire to Give Back to Society - Merry initiated two non-profit activities to help promote youth entrepreneurship and mentoring. And she has chosen to do this in a meaningful and sustainable manner. Again, I can't think of that many young people who would have thought about doing this, let alone actually doing it.” Mr Viswa Sadasivan .............................................................. Chief Executive Officer................................................................ The Right Angle Group
“Merry was a recipient of NTU’s Nanyang Outstanding Young Alumni Award 2006. This award recognizes NTU alumni under the age of 40 years old and whose endeavors in their chosen professions are worthy of recognition and have brought honor to the University. Being a successful entrepreneur at such a young age, she was frequently interviewed in various media, to share her success story which she has attained shortly upon her graduation from Nanyang Technological University in 2002. Though trained as an Electrical and Electronics engineer, she began her working life on an entirely new slate as a financial adviser at Prudential Assurance Company, where she won many accolades. Her organization, Merry Riana Organization, aims to nurture youths into living their dream, and subsequently giving back to the society. She has also authored a book “A Gift From A Friend”, an inspirational book on her entrepreneurship journey We are indeed proud of her accomplishments.” Mr Soon Min Yam................................................................ Director ................................................................................... NTU Alumni Affairs Office
"The first time I heard about Merry Riana and her accomplishments, I immediately contacted her to request for an interview. I believe her achievements will benefit listeners, especially to inspire and invigorate the younger generation that being successful is never an impossible dream. Most importantly, Merry is another example showing there are no short-cuts to fortune, nothing can replace pure, sheer hard work." Mr Saifulbahri Ismail....................................................... Assistant Programme Director................................................... Radio Singapore International
“Merry Riana has left a strong impression since our first meeting at NTU Cashflow Game session while she was undergoing her undergraduate program. She continues to be conscientious and passionate in working toward her financial independence and has achieved top honors in the insurance industry at a young age. She exemplified extreme leadership quality and is a true inspiration to all who know her. She is a good role model for the younger generation. We know she will be a success in whatever she pursues." Mr Bellum Tan ...................................................................... Chief Executive Officer......................................................... Richdad's Training (S.E.A.)
"Her profile speaks volumes about her. She has a mine of information about Youth Entrepreneurship. Through Merry Riana Organization, she inspires youths to go beyond books; dare to venture into business and still find time to care for the community. Her drive to make a difference in society should be radiated to as many individuals, in Singapore, and also to the world." Ms Angeline V Teo.............................................................. Founder / Principal Consultant.................................................... d'Oz International
“Merry Riana is young and energetic and has great zeal and enthusiasm in attaining whatever goals she has set for herself. She sets high standards for herself and the people she relates with. She strives to act as a role model of great inspiration to young individuals. At a tender age, she dares to dream and through great diligence and strong discipline, she has enjoyed personal and professional success." Ms Jessica Leong............................................................. Managing Director ...................................................................... J.C Integra Counseling and Consultancy Services
“She has a wonderful blessing from God. She has a remarkable entrepreneurial spirit although she is still very young. She has a great talent for a great future.” Dr Lee Chee Wee..................................................................... Chief Executive Officer.............................................................. Lynk Biotechnologies
“Merry impresses as a young and dynamic "go-getter" with absolutely the kind of exemplary attitude and spirit towards life that should be emulated by the youth of today. Despite her humble family background and having to complete her university studies on a bank loan, Merry was single-minded about achieving success and relieving her parents of the financial burden of repaying the loan. This she did - when she repaid her study loan in cash years before the loan's maturity. Believing that it is "more blessed to give than to receive", Merry mentors young people to succeed like her, through her book and by spending time with them." Mr Peter Lim......................................................................... Board member of "I Love Children"........................................... Author of "Little Miracles - The Journey to Parenthood" |