Ziggy Makant and Lindsay Parfitt talk about their wonderful new show, “Mom Body Soul Podcast". They feature all things related to motherhood. Their podcast is honest, connected, educational and powerful. Lindsay and Ziggy dig deep with inspiring guests who open up about about fertility, birth stories, the world of working mums and everything in between. Ziggy and Lindsay discuss their own personal pregnancy and parenting journeys and at times it’s quite emotional. Both Ziggy and Lindsay share a ...
Dec 18, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 173
Are you looking for unique and creative Christmas gifts? Look no further! Krystal Tolani from 852 Prints talks about her unique and quirky Hong Kong inspired products that are eco-friendly and creative. Her tongue-in-cheek cards, unique T shirts, hats and phone cases capture the beauty, culture and spirit of Hong Kong in each individual product. Krystal shares her journey creating her own company and we discuss the joys and the challenges she has faced along the way. Please check out the 852 Pri...
Dec 11, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 171
Charmaine Chan from 關懷愛滋 AIDS Concern talks about her work as a medical social worker with HIV and AIDS patients in Hong Kong. Charmaine shares how at AIDS Concern she and the team are passionate about stopping new HIV infections and helping people living with HIV. She discusses the stigma that people living with HIV and AIDS face and the actions that AIDS Concern are taking to change this. This includes safer sex education for the people at highest risk of HIV infection, professional HIV testin...
Dec 04, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 171
Pascale Seiler shares her personal experience with love, loss, grief and transformation. Pascale's husband passed away suddenly in Hong Kong a year ago and she shares her heartbreaking experience with us. This is a poignant interview where Pascale takes us on her healing journey as she strives to help others, through her company Intuity World, during times of grief and loss. Pascale: https://www.simplynaturaltherapies.com.au/practitioners/6438-2/ https://www.facebook.com/intuityworld Hong Kong C...
Nov 27, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 170
Peter Nixon talks about his work as a negotiator and change management consultant. Peter has trained, coached and consulted thousands of leaders and teams in over 600 companies and government bodies in nearly 60 countries around the world. We discuss negotiation strategies, the importance of open dialogue and communication strategies. Peter talks about his book ‘Dialogue Gap’ and the key takeaways from his work. He shares his insights into how leaders can effectively engage peoplke in the decisi...
Nov 20, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 169
Mel Patching works at the Plantation Tea Room in Hong Kong and she shares the joys and benefits of drinking tea. We discuss how tea can teach us the art of being in the here and now and can help us to really see, feel and listen with purpose. We explore the rituals of tea drinking in different cultures and how it can be a meditative and grounding way to improve our well-being and calm the mind. Mel shares how drinking tea can help us discover the art and listening and be a safe haven in times of...
Nov 13, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 168
Amy Overy is the founder of Hong Kong Greeters, a tour company that provides unique tours around Hong Kong. What makes them special is that none of their itineraries are the same, guides will work with you to make the perfect tour for you. Their aim is to make your tour customised, personalised and memorable, for solo travellers. couples, families or groups. She talks about the variety of tours that she offers and her Holiday at Home program which offers some brilliant stay-cation ideas in Hong ...
Nov 06, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 167
Angela Kaur Baura is an award-winning storyteller, certified Digital Marketing professional and seasoned communications strategist based in Hong Kong. She talks about her work at Inkspirer and discusses her experience as a freelance writer sharing personal survival stories that inspire positive action. We discuss a number of social issues including mental health, sexual safety and equality. Angela has a passion for inspiring change, creating awareness and promoting acceptance. She reminds us tha...
Oct 30, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 166
Liz Lau discusses her love of pottery and creativity. She is the creator of LUMP Studio which is a fully-equipped ceramic studio in Wong Chuk Hang in Hong Kong. Liz and her team are creating a book where they are investigating and documenting the history of pottery in Hong Kong and their efforts to save the last Dragon Kiln. We learn about the Dragon Kilns and why they are so important to the history and culture of our city. She also talks about her role as a mentor in the Women’s Foundation Men...
Oct 23, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 165
Odettte Umali from Gordon Parenting talks about Parent Effectiveness Training (P.E.T) and many of the tailor made courses that they have on offer. P.E.T. is a skills training and relationship-based course which helps the family to have democratic, collaborative relationships. The core skills taught in P.E.T. are Active Listening, I-Messages, Shifting Gears and No-Lose Conflict Resolution or Method III. The Behavior Window is the key to knowing which of these skills to use and for which specific ...
Oct 16, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 164
After going through her own mental health issues, Jessica Yeung realised that finding support in Hong Kong was not very easy or cost effective. She decided to start her own online mental health support platform, Common Care Central where clients are matched with therapists and they can have affordable care in the comfort of their own home. Jessica has a large pool of mental health professionals that she can connect with clients and she takes the time to try and match the right professional with ...
Oct 09, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 163
Kat Roma Greer is the curator of Micro Galleries and is an urban disruptor and creator of public art that brings about positive change. Micro Galleries is a socially conscious global arts initiative, social impact project and virtual creative hub that uses art as a vehicle to generate small injections of positive change into people's lives around the world. Kat's focus is bringing art and awareness to minority groups, remote communities and underprivileged people across the globe with a focus on...
Oct 02, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 162
Sherryn Hancock is an Australian CPA who talks about her work as an accountant who focuses on helping people sort out their finances during a divorce. She has become a specialist in this area and also provides practical advice and goes the extra mile by giving emotional support throughout the process. Emotions run high, decisions have to be made, and her clients have to think about their future financial needs. She helps them take control of their finances and become clear about what they need t...
Sep 25, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 161
Geneticist Arun Kiran speaks to us about the benefits of DNA and genetic testing. We discuss his work at Circle DNA as a genetic counselor and the ways that genetic testing can help with knowing if you have a genetic pre-disposition to cancer or other illnesses. Genetic testing can also assist people with family planning, prenatal testing and weight loss, just to name a few. Arun shares his wealth of knowledge about genetic testing with us. The work that he is doing is innovative and ground brea...
Sep 18, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 160
Leith Stewart is an Occupational Therapist and Director of Young Folk Therapy. She shares her insights on home learning during the Coronavirus pandemic. Leith gives parents many different ideas and strategies to help them support their child with online learning. We discuss how parents need to balance their own careers whilst having their children study at home. We share the positives and negatives of the current situation and Leith gives us a number of valuable coping strategies. This podcast i...
Sep 11, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 159
Christine Deschemin from Renewed Edge is a Master Hypnotist and Hypno-coach based in Hong Kong. She is passionate about helping other people enhance their lives. With a strong interest in peak performance, she has helped athletes, executives, entrepreneurs, and individuals overcome behavioral and emotional challenges and reach success. Christine explains how hypnosis is as an excellent form of therapy for a plethora of issues and ailments. Hypnosis is a natural state that can be harnessed to mak...
Sep 04, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 158
Jeff Rotmeyer is the founder of ImpactHK, a registered NGO, that believes in the importance of kindness in addressing the pressing problem of the homeless in Hong Kong. Their journey started with the simple aim of doing one act of kindness per month for the homeless. They have grown significantly since then and many volunteers have joined ImpactHK in their journey to support the less fortunate in a meaningful and measurable way. Together, the whole group has evolved into a powerful humanitarian ...
Aug 28, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 157
Julien Sicard from Genius Encel Agency talks about his life as a CEO and entrepreneur. He shares many tips with us about how we can use LinkedIn as a tool to help find jobs, build a brand or further our business ventures. We discuss content strategies, lead magnets, key words and how to optimize your LinkedIn profile. Julien talks about his role as co-president of LinkedIn Local Shanghai. He also explores some of the skills and talents that a strong CEO should exhibit and what he has learnt most...
Aug 21, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 156
Marie Kretz Di Meglio is the Director of Uplifters, creating better lives with online education. The non-profit organisation helps migrant domestic workers and underprivileged communities break the cycle of poverty and build the lives they want for themselves, their families and their countries. We talk about the wonderful work that she and her team do with migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong and a number of other countries. It’s great to see the online programs that they are running to help w...
Aug 14, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 155
David Pope from 'All Voice Talent' talks about his work as a voice coach and advisor. He helps to make good speakers into great speakers. We discuss common issues with the voice and what can be done to improve an individuals speaking skills. We explore the impact of positive and negative voices on listeners. Also he shares key tips for giving a presentation- a week before, right before, and during the event. David explains how to create a positive impression using body language and eye contact. ...
Aug 07, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 154
Rodelia Pedro Villar talks about her work supporting migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong through her Facebook page, Domestic Workers Corner Hong Kong. She has been a Domestic Worker in Hong Kong for 18 years and has created a vital support network for other helpers. She has over 74k followers on her Facebook page and offers constant emotional, legal and financial support to others and connects them with different charities and agencies. She gives the women any support that they need, while enc...
Jul 31, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 153
Benita Chick is an amazing role mode and we discuss the many ways that she is making a difference in this world! Whether it be through her LGBT advocacy, eco-warrior initiatives, mental health awareness goals, SDG education platform at Encompass HK and her coaching business. Encompass HK offers training and consulting in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), along with diversity and inclusion, to help alleviate some of the inequality issues in Hong Kong and Asia. Benita is one of the most in...
Jul 24, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 151
Lucinda Pike is the CEO of Enrich HK where she and her team empower migrant domestic workers to invest in themselves. They support migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong to overcome financial difficulties and achieve their goals and dreams. Although domestic workers may earn higher salaries in Hong Kong than in their home countries, a lack of financial literacy can often leave them ill-equipped to deal with the enormous pressures on their finances, including recruitment debt, family obligations, ...
Jul 18, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 151
Mandy Lee talks about her life, her travels, her love of dogs and how cooking helped her to overcome some of her personal struggles. Mandy is unapologetically candid and tells it like it is. She is raw, passionate and has a dark sense of humor. Mandy wrote a cookbook called ‘The Art of Escapism Cooking’ and it’s amazing. A brilliant cookbook with her personal journey woven in amongst the gorgeous recipes and stunning photography. She feels that cooking is a 'deeply personal, ever-evolving, solit...
Jul 10, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 150
Simon Squibb is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor, motivational speaker, podcast host and mentor. He has started 17 businesses, invested in over 65, and has mentored hundreds of founders. Simon shares his journey from starting his first business when he was 15 to his retirement in his early 40s. Having sold his award-winning insight-driven branding and digital agency based in Hong Kong, Fluid, to PwC, Simon now focuses on inspiring, motivating and guiding both budding and experienced entrepr...
Jul 03, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 149
Ana Rivera is a mother, an actress and model. She talks about her modeling career and her agency, Model One in Hong Kong. This is a fascinating insight into the world of modeling and fashion. Ana tells us about the highs and lows of working in the modelling industry and how she managed her life traveling around the world as a teen. She faced a number of different challenges both with the people she worked with and living away from home as a teen. She shares the ways she is now trying to make cha...
Jun 26, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 148
Prolific author, Shobha Nihalani talks about her journey as a writer. We focus on her new novel, ‘Blue Jade’ and how it has a strong female protagonist with a gripping story set in both India and Hong Kong. Shobha writes mostly fiction, especially stories that involve gory murders, mad chases and fiery personalities: all seasoned with the spice of Indian culture. Shobha shares some tips for budding writers and gives us some insights into the life of a writer. We also learn a lot about the proces...
Jun 19, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 147
Amanda Micallef is an inspirational role model for women, the LGBTQ+ community, fitness fanatics and entrepreneurs. She opens up about her time on MAFS Australia and gives us some of the inside information on the show and her experience. Amanda is a proud lesbian and shares her coming out story and reminds us that it is be important for us all to be true to ourselves. She is unequivocally herself and is confident and passionate about all aspects of her life. Amanda shares how her sexuality was n...
Jun 12, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 146
Sarah Garner is passionate about sustainable fashion and she explains how she is making a difference in this space through her business Retykle where people can recycle brand name clothes for children and purchase them at discounted rates. Sarah worked in luxury fashion for over ten years for many high end establishments. She knows first-hand how many high quality items often sit in closets with their tags still on or barely worn waiting to find a new home. Retykle allows sellers to turn idle ki...
Jun 05, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 145
Dino Hira was working as a Mining Engineer and he was living up to the expectations of a modern world; wanting the best car, the best house, the best clothes, yet he did not know that the best contentment laid in his ability to go within! In 2014, he suffered from poor mental health, thinking there was no hope or purpose to life as he was plagued by the expectations of society. An awakening happened which allowed him to discover meditation on a deeper level, which completely changed his life and...
May 29, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 144
