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Artist and illustrator Sophia Hotung suffers from chronic illnesses that present very real daily life challenges but she does not allow them to limit her. She talks to us about coping with unexpected circumstances life throws at her while maintaining hope and joy. Her latest illustration collection - Choreopolis transforms everyday scenarios into scenes of famous musicals, similar to Sophia's approach to life.
Get inspired by this Hong Kong/ San Francisco based illustrator.
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Meet Astro Vinh, a Vietnamese designer at Meta and Google, and now founder of Murror, an AI mental health assistance. Astro shares his compelling story of overcoming mental health challenges and how those challenges shaped him into the entrepreneur he is today and prepared him to work for these tech giants.
Delve into the transformative potential of perseverance, creativity, and self-belief with us. Get ready to be inspired by this story of turning adversity into opportunity.
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Meet a French engineer-turned-life coach who shares her shares insights on overcoming family trauma, reconnecting with love, and healing from heartbreak. She talks about what cutting ties with family really means and the beautiful ways to self-elevate and eventually reconnecting with those you love. Prepare to receive encouragement and strategies for those who may have be experiencing family trauma or healing from it. Watch this heartfelt interview for a journey on hope, healing, and self discovery.
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www.instagram.com/lifedesignedbyyou_withmarianne/
https://www.lifedesignedbyyou.ca/
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https://life-designed-by-you.ck.page/5bad3b235f
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Mixed Japanese Artist Mizuki Nishiyama is known for her honest portrayal of emotions, trauma, feminism, life and death, through her art. In this raw conversation with our host, she explores the complexities of coming from a mixed background, identity crisis, the intricate tapestry of ancestry, and finding one's place as a woman straddling the Eastern and Western worlds.
Tune in for a story on self-discovery, resilience, and cultural exploration.
New episodes are available weekly!
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In this episode of Beyond the Label podcast, we dive deep into the world of storytelling with the filmmaker and director, Qasim Khan. Our host delves into how Qasim fearlessly uses the power of film to shed light on silenced communities. His latest release, "Daayre," is an eye-opening film that tackles the existing challenges faced by Muslim communities in Hong Kong and breaks the taboo surrounding periods, shattering the notion of them being gross or shameful.
Get ready to be inspired as he shares insights on the impact a filmmaker can make behind the lens and the journey of finding one's voice. This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about social change, storytelling, and the transformative power of film. Tune in and embark on a journey that will leave you inspired, enlightened, and hungry for more.
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For this November 11th, Leanne Blu, Gianne Chan and Bernice Li from Sole Soul Club come together to discuss manifestation. The three women entrepreneurs share personal anecdotes on their self-growth journey, how they came to manifest their dream lives, and the tools to help the audiences achieve their goals. Get inspired and learn all about manifestation in this episode.
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www.instagram.com/solesoulclub/
www.instagram.com/guanne/
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The co-founder and creative director of The Anthology, a highly regarded menswear label specialising in bespoke tailoring, Buzz Tang talks on Beyond the Label podcast about turning his long-time passion for fashion into a menswear brand. He shares insights on this journey leading up to his success, overcoming challenges that life throws at him, dressing celebrities and upholding traditional craft in the modern world.
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https://theanthology.net/
https://www.instagram.com/theanthology/
https://www.instagram.com/buzzspoke/
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Management consultant turned life coach Hanan B talks to our host on her health journey from burning out and being forced to leave corporate to making real changes to prioritize her physical and mental health. She shares her insights and tips on how our bodies respond to rest, training our brain as a muscle, and how to progress when feeling stuck.
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Founder of preloved luxury marketplace HULA, Sarah Fung talks to our host Leanne Blu, on shifting the mindsets of Asian consumers on second-hand shopping and giving pre-loved goods a new life. She shares personal stories including losing a parent, living in foster care and investing her life savings into her dream, and how she builds her empire along the way. Get inspired by Sarah's story and learn practical ways to step into your dream life.
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https://thehula.com/
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https://www.instagram.com/sarahsfung/
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What happens when you don't grade students academically? But bring them out to the real world to learn from industry professionals to gain real skills that are needed in society? ✨
How amazing would that be if we had that as students? Natalie Chan is doing exactly that to revolutionize education for high school students worldwide with her company, OWN Academy.
The educator and entrepreneur talks to Beyond the Label about her goals to reform how students learn, her experiences in education and traditional upbringing that inspired the concept, and how she sets up a company that is truly location-independent and remote work.
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www.instagram.com/nataliehwc/
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Restauranteur and content creator Elin Fu talks to us about leaving her home country Norway to bring Nordic food and build an F&B group in Hong Kong, which was awarded Forbes 30 Under 30. She shares insights on working and living with her boyfriend and all the very real struggles as a 20 something year old entrepreneur far away from home.
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This episode explores navigating social media mindfully and healthily with Leanne Blu, the host of Beyond the Label podcast, as she gets invited by Own Academy to speak to a group of students on her experiences as social media manager for multiple companies and a content creator.
The conversation delves into the reality of having an online presence, how to deal with criticism, and haters and to create an authentic voice on social media.
This episode is for anyone who has a social media presence and is interested to know more about the industry.
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When CBD was banned in Hong Kong this year, Gianne Chan was among the first to experience the effects as a CBD brand owner. The entrepreneur opens up about how she pivoted and rebranded to keep her business alive and the story about her overcoming 10 years of depression that eventually inspired her to begin working in wellness and non-profit. Through her transformational journey, she has also become a top content creator and marketer in Hong Kong.
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Asian artists Xu Yang, Catherine Ko Chen and illustrator Lun Wong come together to chat with Leanne Blu at White City Soho House on the challenges and realities on being a creative in the UK.
Coming from China, San Francisco and Hong Kong, respectively, the artists share they personal journeys from managing family expectations and balancing arts with a full time job to landing their first paid job.
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Yang -
https://www.instagram.com/_xu.yang_/
Catherine -
https://www.instagram.com/catherinekochen/
Lun-
https://www.instagram.com/bewarethelunatic/
Special thanks to Orientale and Kosmicland for supporting this event.
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Entrepreneurs and founders of the creative coaching platform Qreating Tobi Agbaje and Tife Agunbiade talk to Leanne Blu about their journey on how they overcame limiting beliefs and break through societal limitations to bring their vision to life. They share tips on finding the best-suited way to learn, building a community and the traits needed to succeed as founders.
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As a fashion stylist of 18 years, Denise Ho notices the problems that come with fast fashion and fashion waste, which led to her journey to reshape the styling industry in Asia towards a more sustainable path. The entrepreneur talks to us about creating her award-winning restyling tool - Kitdo, what it takes to be in the fashion industry and her experience of working in a real-life "Devil wears Prada" plotline.
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The Founder of the Posh Girls Club, a women empowerment community of 1 million followers, Tori Torres talks about how she started her brand with no capital as a single mother. She radiates main character energy and shows what is possible when you trust in your path, work smart and lean into the person you want to become.
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Gen Z pop star and TikTok star Sunny Lukas takes us behind the scenes of the glamorous entertainment industry into what it’s really like to keep it real and stay true to himself in the industry. He also walks us through collaborating with artists in the digital age, getting a million followers on TikTok, and filming a TV show.
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When Katy moved from UK to Hong Kong, she couldn't find a cute dress that fits so she ended up creating a silk dress that stormed the city's sustainable fashion scene. The entrepreneur and founder of Anaphe shares her insights with us on building a truly sustainable brand, building a community and giving back to society.
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Hong Kong-born ship captain and maritime content creator Jeff Tsang answers all the questions we have about living on deck, from the food they eat to encountering pirates and UFOs. He shares insights on digital detox, solidarity and integrating land on the sea and the land.
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