It’s Possible for Everyone to Make an Impact 

An amazing recording location situated at the elegant Asia Society Hong Kong Center, Regina interviews Alice Mong, the Executive Director about the organization. Her work at the society focuses on promoting the arts, nature conservation, and historical events that have taken place in an ever-changing city. In a harrowing story, Alice shares how she moved to the United States from Taiwan at a young age with her family and the adjustment to a new culture, society, and unfamiliar surroundings. The transition from the U.S. to Hong Kong helped facilitate the creation of the space at the center and the implementation of culture, performances, and programs that address various topics from arts to policy and educational initiatives. Listen to a journey of how both Alice and the center have grown from a colonial past to a thriving hub in Hong Kong. 

Start listening here: https://www.hashtagimpact.com/podcast58-alice-mong-asia-society-hong-kong-make-an-impact/

Empowering and Educating North Korean Refugees 

This episode explores the importance of supporting, educating, and fostering growth for North Korean refugee learners. Our amazing host, Carol Li, sits down with Casey Lartigue and Eunkoo Lee, co-founders of Teach North Korean Refugees (TNKR). Their non-profit organization based in Seoul supports North Korean refugees’ transition by providing English language programs, employment opportunities, and platforms for education. They share how they aimed to make an impact by promoting positivity and growth to ensure that refugees not only feel empowered but can go into the world to make a difference. Tune in to listen to how Eunkoo and Casey strive to continuously make a difference locally while sharing their impact globally. 

Start listening here: https://www.hashtagimpact.com/podcasts-educating-and-empowering-north-korean-refugees/

Promoting Economic Empowerment for Migrant Domestic Workers

Regina hands the mic over to Amanda Williams to discuss economic empowerment with the team at Enrich, an organization promoting financial empowerment and education within Hong Kong’s migrant domestic worker community. Lucinda and Tynna share their mission and goals behind creating a women-led organization that provides workshops, programs, and educational material on financial literacy within the community. By creating a safe, educational, and confidence-boosting space, many migrant workers have been able to increase their confidence, level of education, and overall well-being to create the life they deserve. Listen to this amazing episode centered around creating a meaningful impact for one of Hong Kong’s strongest labor forces. 

Start listening here: https://www.hashtagimpact.com/podcast36/

Nurturing Tech Talent

In this episode, we’re joined by Leonie Valentine, Managing Director of Sales and Operations at Google Hong Kong. She shares how she and her colleagues at Google are making an impact from their desks to classrooms by creating and implementing platforms such as Google Digital Garage. With many educational opportunities available, Leonie discusses how teaching both students and adults digital skills for marketing, development, and education aims to empower individuals from various backgrounds to make a meaningful impact in the workforce while tackling Sustainable Development Goals. Get in on this powerful conversation to learn how we can create an equal, sustainable, and overall creative environment. 

Start listening here:

https://www.hashtagimpact.com/podcasts-nurturing-tech-talent-leonie-valentine-google-hong-kong/

Spreading Positivity and Good Vibes

We’re joined by the founder of the Good Vibes Only Movement, Cola Paclibar, to share her triumphant story of working through her depression and her inspiration to spread positivity. She shares how important practicing self-care and self-love is while also creating a community that uplifts each other. Another amazing initiative they host is workshops that have a direct positive impact on society. A notable one she highlights is taking the movement to a non-profit school in the Philippines which pulled us by our hearts. Take a listen to see how she’s promoting happiness, health, and well-being in the community and how she aims to create a nurturing environment for us to grow. 

Start listening here: https://www.hashtagimpact.com/podcast57-spreading-positivity-and-good-vibes-cola-paclibar-good-vibes-only-movement/

Crafting Your Story and Finding Your Voice

Wondering how we can ensure we get our message resonates with others? Angie Lau joins us to share her story of how her platform Forkast.News came about and how she advocates for authenticity, meaningful stories, and power through storytelling. This episode was truly an inspiring journey that navigates how one has a responsibility to share their stories as openly and honestly as possible while being courageous and vulnerable to put yourself out in the world. Grab your headphones and come along with us to hear how we all have shared goals, visions, and ideas for our future through storytelling. 

Start listening here: https://www.hashtagimpact.com/podcastspecial-crafting-your-story-finding-your-voice-angie-lau-forkast-news/

Developing Hong Kong’s Next Female Leaders 

An inspirational, dynamic, and diverse organization, The Women’s Foundation takes on Hong Kong by challenging gender stereotypes, empowering women in poverty, and increasing participation for women in policy and decision-making. Jo Hayes, the Pipeline Initiatives Director, joins us to share how we can empower girls and women through their mentorship programs, partnerships with firms and organizations, and advocating for gender parity. She shares how we can get involved to both mentor and sponsor young women as well as volunteer to provide development, learning, and career opportunities through their core mentoring program. Sit down with a beverage of your choice and listen to how we can continue to lift women together. 

Start listening here: https://www.hashtagimpact.com/podcast55-developing-hong-kongs-next-female-leaders-jo-hayes-the-womens-foundation/

Changing the Narrative on Migration

With a focus on the sustainable development goals in this episode, Alice records from Berlin with Nora Azzaoui, one of the co-founders of mimycri. This fashion brand is both a stylish and impactful brand that creates handcrafted products with sustainable and ethical practices in mind. With a strong dedication to uplifting the community, Nora along with co-founder Vera, is raising awareness about migration through upcycling of materials from broken refugee rubber boats. They support refugees with job opportunities and life skills and ensure that meaningful products are a staple in society. An innovative and perspective-altering story, hear her thoughts and practices on how this organization is making change through art and advocacy. 

Start listening here: https://www.hashtagimpact.com/podcasts-changing-the-narrative-on-migration-nora-azzaoui-mimycri/

How and Why Regina Started This Podcast: The Failures and the Fun

An insight as to how this all began, Regina sits in the hot seat with interviewer, Amanda Williams, who shares with us her motivation behind creating the #impact podcast and media platform. Though there are so many challenges with beginning the journey to podcasting, she shares how she went from technical difficulties to recording at locations like rooftops and elevators. She shares some of the highlights with her past guests on the podcast, inspiring stories, and thought-provoking moments that changed the course of this impactful platform. Take a listen to hear her thoughts, what’s upcoming in Season 2, and how we can take action to support various communities.

Start listening here: https://www.hashtagimpact.com/podcast22/