After 156 job rejections Jeffrey finally got a job as a lawyer ... "But, after 5 months I realised that it wasn't a good fit"

Jeffrey Effendi was just seven when his family, who are Chinese-Indonesian, fled the country’s mass race riots. The experience left Jeffrey with a deep understanding that stories can change the lens in which people are perceived in society.

Today, this social entrepreneur is using the power of human-centred stories to deepen empathy, create dialogue on contemporary issues and spark positive change. As the co-founder, with his wife Angel Chen, of DrawHistory, a social impact brand agency, Jeffrey has helped over 100 not-for-profit initiatives tell their stories by designing social brands and campaigns that rally people and funding to important causes.

An outspoken advocate for the rights of diverse young people, Jeffrey is a former UNICEF youth ambassador and is tackling society’s most important issues, from health and sustainability to education and inclusion.

In this episode he tells the story of how he took a risk and change his life in pursuit of a fulfilling career.