I was ashamed I am a cleaner when I first started this business. Not because Im a cleaner, but because my parents work so hard their whole life so that I can come to Australia for my further studies. Despite life given me the best circumstances yet thats the best I can do.

After dedicating myself to turning around a struggling company, I was made redundant just one week before becoming full-time. I felt betrayed, unjust, and frustrated. The corporate environment I’d worked in was filled with mismanagement and politics. Work is supposed to be empowering.

Fast forward a decade later, fate had granted me a platform to create a profound impact in the lives of cleaners through Whistle Clean. 

In the process of founding Whistle Clean, I juggled four to five jobs simultaneously. I sold cameras by day, worked in a pizza restaurant at night, and cleaned offices after midnight. Despite the long working hours, I felt a sense of happiness and freedom because I was doing what I loved.

This business was built by door-knocking around South Melbourne, Richmond, Collingwood, and Port Melbourne. Throughout this journey, I drew inspiration from fellow cleaners. Often, when I asked, “Why do you work 16-18 hours a day?”. Their answers were often heartfelt:

“I want to buy a walking stick for my elderly mum with my first pay.”
“I want my kids to have a better education.”
“I want to send money back home so my parents can have a better quality of life.”

Whistle Clean’s purpose then became to create an uplifting environment for cleaners, empowering them to lead better lives. Through this journey, I learned that people harbour untapped potential, and the human spirit is limitless. My passion for personal development became the driving force behind Whistle Clean, serving as a channel for empowering individuals. This has been an uplifting and inspiring journey, which I am deeply grateful for.