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In this episode, you will meet Dorothy Lam, Co-Founder and Chief Catalyst at Dream Impact and Dr Nimisha Vandan, Co-founder & Director of OkayMinds

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Dorothy Lam


With a multi-dimensional background and experience in emerging technology, social innovation and arts in New York City, Hong Kong, Berlin & Abu Dhabi, Dorothy integrates various disciplines of wellness, resilience and innovation of how businesses can integrate community-driven and human-centric solutions to solve today’s pressing social issues. Having successfully built a network of 160+ social startups, NGOs, universities, impact investors and corporates to work on cross-sector collaborations, through a co-working and events collaboration hub, ESG & impact solutions advisory, and impact capital services. Dream Impact is the leading impact ecosystem builder in Hong Kong.

Dream Impact 夢創成真 – Hong Kong’s Largest Network of Social Ventures

Dr Nimisha Vandan

At okayminds they empower individuals and communities to bring mental health at forefront by prioritizing to deal with emotional and social concerns, needs, and challenges.

Dr. Nimisha Vandan, is a former Post-Doctoral Fellow of the School of Public Health, The University of Hong Kong. She was part of a global research team that is researching the impact of Covid-19 on public health in Canada, UK, China, and Hong Kong. She is certified to conduct Mental Health First Aid and carries certification in Mental Health Literacy.

Okay Minds – MENTAL HEALTH FOR EVERYONE

You will hear Nimisha share her journey from academia to mental health advocacy, emphasizing the importance of destigmatizing mental health issues and promoting wellness. Dorothy discusses the significance of sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives, focusing on the importance of personal transformation and localizing global mandates. Together, they provide valuable insights and practical tips for fostering a positive impact on both a local and global scale.



Spotlights:

  • Nimisha on Mental Health:
    • Discussion on the stigma and taboos surrounding mental health globally.
    • Statistics: 1 in 4 people will experience mental health issues in their lifetime.
    • The importance of recognizing mental health conditions early and understanding their impact.
    • Stress as a precursor to more severe mental health conditions.
    • Empowering individuals through awareness and simple wellness practices.
    • Analogy of mental health to a phone battery – essential for optimal functioning.
  • Dorothy on Sustainability and ESG:
    • The role of Hong Kong as a bridge between China and the world in ESG development.
    • Helping companies localize global ESG mandates.
    • Importance of personal transformation and connection to nature in sustainability.
    • ESG Innovation Lab: Engaging corporations to understand and implement sustainability on personal, community, and corporate levels.
  • Empowering Communities:
    • The impact of conducting workshops and activities.
    • Personal stories of community engagement and feedback.
    • The difference between scaling impact and spreading impact through deep, meaningful connections.
  • Inspiring Community Builders:
    • Dorothy is inspired by Jesse Huang from Impact Circles and Fion Leung from Time Auction.
    • Nimisha acknowledges Michelle Fox from Hong Kong University and Maslarna from the Philippine Nurse Association for their support and inspiration.
  • Tips for Personal and Global Impact:
    • Dorothy recommends daily meditation for personal well-being.
    • Nimisha emphasizes being kind to oneself and managing inner critics to live a happier, lighter life.

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