Powerhouse with Joyce Yung

In this episode, I spoke to a panel of successful women in the fashion industry at Soho House Hong Kong to celebrate International Women's day 2023. The speakers include: Susanna Soo, founder of S.Nine, pivoted from an IT career to become a fashion designer and entrepreneur. She is known for her timeless, elegant, and minimalist designs. Rue Madame Fashion Group, founded by Ariane Zagury in 2008, specializes in introducing European fashion brands to Asia, with a focus on French fashion. The company operates multiple brands, including Rue Madame, Hobbs, American Vintage, Phase 8, and Sweaty Betty. Sarah Fung, founder of HULA, a pre-loved luxury retail platform. The concept store combines fashion, art, and lifestyle elements. She is committed to sustainability and hopes to change the way people view second-hand fashion. Lucie Petit, the founder of HK Model Camp, a modeling and personal development program for young women in Hong Kong. Petit started the program to help young women build their self-confidence, develop their skills, and gain exposure to the fashion industry. Topics we discussed: How and why they started their business What did they have to change/pivot during the pandemic? How do you differentiate your brand from others in this crowded market Sarah - what are some programs to put in place to promote sustainable fashion, what can people do to support that? Lucie - What do you see as the largest challenge in the modelling industry Ariane - What are some of the criteria for bringing on additional brands to your fashion group? What's the most important factor? Susanna - You have your supplier/production is in China, and you couldn't travel to China during the past few years. Did you have to change any part of your process during the past few years? Subscribe to my Powerhouse Podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerhouseJY https://bit.ly/PowerhouseJY https://www.instagram.com/powerhouse.jy/ https://www.powerhousejy.com More about about panelists: https://www.instagram.com/sninebysusannasoo/ https://www.instagram.com/joinhula/ https://www.instagram.com/ruemadameworld/ https://www.instagram.com/hkmodelcamp/ More about Joyce Yung: www.joyceyung.com https://www.instagram.com/yungjoyce/ https://www.instagram.com/powerhouse.jy/

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Ariel Thorpe, a Hong Kong-based chiropractor, health educator, and fitness instructor. Ariel is dedicated to providing holistic healthcare, utilizing chiropractic techniques and encouraging lifestyle adjustments. In addition to her chiropractic work, Ariel is also actively involved in delivering corporate health talks and promoting health education within the community. During this episode, Ariel and I explored various fascinating topics, including how she discovered her passion for chiropractic work and integrating her love for education into it. We also delved into the subject of corporate wellness programs, as well as Ariel's favorite topic of women's health, which included the advantages of understanding and utilizing the different phases of the menstrual cycle. Additionally, Ariel provided valuable advice on how to listen to the body's feedback and use it to guide nutrition and overall health. Finally, we discussed what's next for Ariel in her professional endeavors. Subscribe to my Powerhouse Podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerhouseJYhttps://bit.ly/PowerhouseJY https://www.instagram.com/powerhouse.jy/  https://www.powerhousejy.com More about Dr. Ariel Thorpe: https://www.instagram.com/livingtheupgrade/ https://www.instagram.com/atlaschiropractichk/ More about Joyce Yung: www.joyceyung.com https://www.instagram.com/yungjoyce/ https://www.instagram.com/powerhouse.jy/

Hi everyone, it's been a while since I have posted a new episode!  Welcome to Season 3, first episode. I speak to Anna Fisher, rower at the Royal HK Yacht Club, the first women to row solo around HK, and representing HK in Asian Games in sailing. I wanted to post this one especially with the recent summer and winter Olympics, people are more aware and interested to learn more about professional sports and athletes. In this episode we talked about: How she got into rowing and sailing Her experience as the first female to sail around hong Kong solo What is the support system for being athletes in Hong Kong? What are some of the struggles of being an athlete Subscribe to my Powerhouse Podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerhouseJY https://bit.ly/PowerhouseJY https://www.instagram.com/powerhouse.jy/ https://www.powerhousejy.com More about Anna: https://www.instagram.com/annaafishyy/ More about Joyce Yung: www.joyceyung.com https://www.instagram.com/yungjoyce/ https://www.instagram.com/powerhousejy #powerhousejy #femalepodcast #successfulfemales #powerhousewomen #womenofasia #womenleaders  #femaleleaders #femaleathletes #womenathletes #hongkongathletes #HKrowing #HKsailing #RHKYC

In this episode, I speak to Bianca Bustamante, the only Asian representative at the 2021 FIA Girls on Track Rising star shootout program. She is only 16 years old and is one of the most promising young racers in the world. She started karting when she was three years and competing when she was 6 years old. In this episode we're asking Bianca: What is your biggest challenge to date? What motivates you to keep racing? What is your usual training routine? And your future ambition? Subscribe to my Powerhouse Podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerhouseJY https://bit.ly/PowerhouseJY https://www.instagram.com/powerhouse.jy/ https://www.powerhousejy.com More about Bianca Bustamante: https://www.instagram.com/racerbia/ More about Joyce Yung: www.joyceyung.com https://www.instagram.com/yungjoyce/ https://www.instagram.com/powerhousejy #powerhousejy #femalepodcast #successfulfemales #powerhousewomen #womenofasia #womenleaders #femaleleaders #femaleracer #biancabustamante #GirlsonTrack #formula4 #WomeninMotorSport #FIAWIM #RisingStars #ferraridriveracademy

"Wine connects people to their own history to the history of the culture they're a part of… It's an incredibly complex web connecting people to their own history." In this episode, we feature Sarah Heller (@sarahhellermw), known on a global scale as Asia's youngest Master of Wine. Beyond being a wine expert, Sarah is a visual artist and TV host, who once found herself at the bottom of a concrete tank with a fractured spine. In this episode, we're asking: How do you bounce back from physical challenges? What role does wine & travel play in your life now, in the middle COVID? Find the link in our bio to listen. Host & Producer: @yungjoyce Guest: @sarahhellermw AP: @thejoylee Subscribe to my Powerhouse Podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerhouseJY https://bit.ly/PowerhouseJY https://www.instagram.com/powerhouse.jy/ https://www.powerhousejy.com More about Sarah Heller: http://sarahheller.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sarahhellermw More about Joyce Yung: www.joyceyung.com https://www.instagram.com/yungjoyce/ https://www.instagram.com/powerhousejy #powerhousejy #femalepodcast #successfulfemales #powerhousewomen #asiayoungmasters #womenofasia #womenleaders #womenwholead #femaleleaders #wine #winstagram #wineoclock #winelover #womenwhoexplore #womenwhoinspire #hkartists #visualartist

In this episode, I speak to Peggy Liu, chairperson of JUCCCE and the 'Green goddess of China'. JUCCCE is a non-governmental organization catalyzing society towards a future where personal and planetary health thrive. She has been bridging the East and West on all things related to green and renewable energy since 2006. She has an amazing way of bringing people together, building momentum, and making things happen. Subscribe to my Powerhouse Podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerhouseJY https://bit.ly/PowerhouseJY https://www.instagram.com/powerhouse.jy/ https://www.powerhousejy.com More about Peggy Liu: https://www.juccce.org/peggyliu https://www.instagram.com/shanghaipeggy/ More about Joyce Yung: https://www.joyceyung.com https://www.instagram.com/yungjoyce/ https://www.instagram.com/powerhousejy #powerhousejy #podcast #femalepodcast #successfulfemale #femalecreative #greenchina #greengoddessofchina #sustainability #smartenergy #energyefficient

This special episode is a live recording of the Powerhouse panel series. I speak to a panel of amazing women in the arts to explore the latest trends and the future of art in Hong Kong and Asia, from how they chose their career in the arts, the impact of the pandemic to the art world, to the latest trends of NFT. The panelists include: Stephanie Poon, arts and cultural strategist Georgie Hilton, auctioneer at Christie's Patricia Li, Regional Head of Marketing and Communications Asia at Art Basel Subscribe to my Powerhouse Podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerhouseJY https://bit.ly/PowerhouseJY https://www.instagram.com/powerhouse.jy/ More about the panelists: Patricia Li, Regional Head of Marketing & Communications Asia at Art Basel https://www.instagram.com/gastronovoyage Stephanie Poon, arts & cultural strategist https://www.instagram.com/stephaniecypoon Georgina Hilton, auctioneer at Christie's https://www.instagram.com/georginahilton More about Joyce Yung: www.joyceyung.com https://www.instagram.com/yungjoyce/ https://www.instagram.com/powerhousejy

In this episode, I speak to Crisel Consunji, a performer, early childhood educator, and entrepreneur.  She had to make some really difficult short term decisions for her business throughout the pandemic to ensure they stay on course for the long term.  Listen to how she navigated all the challenges, learnt to stay calm, and focus on the big picture. Subscribe to my Powerhouse Podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerhouseJY https://bit.ly/PowerhouseJY https://www.instagram.com/powerhouse.jy/  More about Crisel Consunji: https://www.instagram.com/criselconsunji/ https://www.baumhaus.com.hk/ More about Joyce Yung: www.joyceyung.com www.powerhousejy.com https://www.instagram.com/yungjoyce/ https://www.instagram.com/powerhousejy

In this episode, I speak to Juju Chan, actress and martial artist. She talks about her latest "Wu Assassins" movie, her journey to carving out a niche in the business, advice on breaking into and thriving in the business, and her next dream projects. Subscribe to my Powerhouse Podcast: https://www.powerhouseJY.com https://bit.ly/PowerhouseJY https://www.instagram.com/powerhouse.jy/ More about JuJu Chan Szeto: https://www.instagram.com/jujuchanszeto/ https://www.youtube.com/user/JuJutheArtist www.jujuchanszeto.com More about Joyce Yung: www.joyceyung.com https://www.instagram.com/yungjoyce/ https://www.instagram.com/powerhousejy

In this episode, I speak to Lady Pheonix, a leading voice for contemporary digital art and culture, and founder at YesUniverse and Universe Contemporary. Listen to her amazing journey on how she switched careers to becoming an artist and a leading voice for contemporary digital art and culture.  Her success is contributed to her maintaining clear focus through consistency, dedication, and hard work. Subscribe to my Powerhouse Podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerhouseJY https://bit.ly/PowerhouseJY https://www.instagram.com/powerhouse.jy/  More about Lady PheOnix: https://www.instagram.com/yesladypheonix/ https://www.instagram.com/yesuniverse.art/ More about Joyce Yung: www.joyceyung.com https://www.instagram.com/yungjoyce/ https://www.instagram.com/powerhousejy

In this episode, I speak to Emily Lazar, lead vocalist and creator of September Mourning. She's the first Rock/metal band front woman to launch an NFT, a trailbrazer since the start of her creative career. Subscribe to my Powerhouse Podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerhouseJY https://bit.ly/PowerhouseJY https://www.instagram.com/powerhouse.jy/ More about Emily and September Mourning: http://www.SeptemberMourning.com https://opensea.io/accounts/EmilyLazar https://www.instagram.com/emilylazar_sm/ https://www.instagram.com/SeptemberMourning/ More about Joyce Yung: www.joyceyung.com https://www.instagram.com/yungjoyce/ https://www.instagram.com/powerhousejy

In this episode, I speak to Jennifer Cheng, entrepreneur and investor at NewChic Capital. She has 12+ exits including IPOs and Unicorns, have a listen on how she balances work and three children. Subscribe to my Powerhouse Podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerhouseJY https://bit.ly/PowerhouseJY https://www.instagram.com/powerhouse.jy/  More about Jennifer: https://www.instagram.com/jennglamco/ More about Joyce Yung: www.joyceyung.com https://www.instagram.com/yungjoyce/ https://www.instagram.com/powerhousejy

In this episode, I speak to Fion Leung, co-founder of Time Auction. Listen to how her commitment to 'no zero days' led to her non-profit organization that inspires and encourages a generation of volunteers.   Subscribe to my Powerhouse Podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerhouseJY https://bit.ly/PowerhouseJY https://www.instagram.com/powerhouse.jy/  More about Fion Leung and Time Auction https://www.timeauction.org https://www.instagram.com/timeauction https://www.instagram.com/f.onleung More about Joyce Yung: www.joyceyung.com https://www.instagram.com/yungjoyce/ https://www.instagram.com/powerhousejy

In this episode, I speak to Marie Steinthaler, VP of Global date products at TrueLayer.  Listen to how she pivoted her career and direction from a couple of major set backs at different stages in life, from professional sailing, to retail, to entrepreneur, to Fintech executive. Subscribe to my Powerhouse Podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerhouseJY https://bit.ly/PowerhouseJY https://www.instagram.com/powerhouse.jy/  More about Marie Steinthaler https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariesteinthaler/ https://www.instagram.com/marmarlade More about Joyce Yung: www.joyceyung.com https://www.instagram.com/yungjoyce/

In this episode, I speak to Amy Powell, co-founder of Toasst, a curated wine subscription based business.  She was previously the director of communications at Four Seasons Hong Kong.  Listen to how she started her career in the hospitality industry to how she decided to start her own business.  Subscribe to my Powerhouse Podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerhouseJY https://bit.ly/PowerhouseJY https://www.instagram.com/powerhouse.jy/  More about Amy and Toasst https://www.toasst.co/ https://www.instagram.com/amymariepowell/ https://www.instagram.com/toasstwines/ More about Joyce Yung: www.joyceyung.com https://www.instagram.com/yungjoyce/

In this episode, I speak to Michele Lai, founder of Kids4Kids. Listen to what inspired her to start this non-profit organisation and how her can-do attitude and thinking outside of the box helped her throughout her career. Subscribe to my Powerhouse Podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerhouseJY https://bit.ly/PowerhouseJY https://www.instagram.com/powerhouse.jy/ More about Michele Lai http://www.kids4kids.org.hk/en More about Joyce Yung: www.joyceyung.com https://www.instagram.com/yungjoyce/

In this episode, I speak to Kalam Chu, founder of Kalamakeup. She talks about her ups and downs of starting her own makeup business, on how yoga has kept her life balanced, and how she makes the best decisions by not overthinking it. Subscribe to my Powerhouse Podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerhouseJY https://bit.ly/PowerhouseJY https://www.instagram.com/powerhouse.jy/ More about Kalam Chu https://www.kalamakeup.com/ https://www.instagram.com/Kalamakeup More about Joyce Yung: www.joyceyung.com https://www.instagram.com/yungjoyce/

In this episode, I speak with three amazing women in hospitality. We talk about innovation within the business, adapting to the current market situation, to getting the word out about the brand and services. Hear from Vicky Lau (Head chef and owner of Tate Dining Room), Yvonne Cheung (Director of Restaurants at Swire Hotels), and Beverly Cheng (Market Director PR, Marriott International). Please subscribe or comment on my podcast. Feel free to message me with any suggestions as well. Thanks! More about the panelists: Vicky Lau https://www.tate.com.hk/ Yvonne Cheung https://www.instagram.com/yvonnelcheung/ Beverly Cheng https://www.instagram.com/beverlycheng/ More about Joyce Yung: www.joyceyung.com https://www.instagram.com/yungjoyce/

In this episode, I speak to to Megan Lam, the co-founder and CEO of Neurum Health, a digital behavioral health company providing mental health screening with machine learning methodologies to ensure personalized support based on individual's unique mental wellness and lifestyle habit. During this time of COVID-19, it is ever more important to take care of one's physical and mental health. Family tragedy relating to mental wellness triggered her to find a way to figure out how it happened and how to help others. She decided to combine science and technology to deliver a platform that can give more immediate results to helping people. Thanks for listening! Feel free to message any thoughts, comments or suggestions! More about Megan Lam and Neurum Health https://www.neurumhealth.com/ https://www.instagram.com/neurum.health/ More about Joyce Yung: www.joyceyung.com https://www.instagram.com/yungjoyce/

In this episode, I speak to Mikyung Kim, Founder and Executive Producer of MKIM & CO, a collective of advertising and production producers. She talks about her journey from working for Michel Gondry and Alejandro González Iñárritu to founding her own creative agency. She emphasizes the importance of doing the homework, being more prepared, practice more, and anticipating the conversations you may have in order to thrive and succeed. Thanks for listening! Feel free to send us a message or provide any guest suggestions. More about Mikyung Kim and her company MKIM & CO https://mkimand.co/ https://www.instagram.com/mkimproducer/ More about Joyce Yung www.joyceyung.com https://www.instagram.com/yungjoyce/

In this episode I speak to Beverly Cheng, Director of Communications of an international hospitality corporation. She tells us her journey of going from magazine editorial, to freelance writing, to working in a large corporation. She reflects on the fact that moving to Hong Kong was one of her most pivotal move, and a large part of her success is being comfortable in conflict situations.

In this episode, I speak to Stephanie Poon, an arts and cultural strategist. Understand how she carved out her niche in the arts industry in Hong Kong, her journey with starting her own arts PR firm, and balancing everything as a mom of three. She reflects on the fact that starting her business was the best decision and ironically leaving her business was also one of her best decisions.

In this episode, I speak to Susanna Soo, founder and designer at S. Nine and Susanna Soo Atelier. This marks the tenth year of her business, where she talks about how she started her fashion label coming from an IT education and background. She discusses how she adapted and pivoted over the years to truly carve out her unique style and market.

Hi everyone, welcome to Powerhouse with Joyce Yung. I am a photographer and film producer, wife and mother, and a former corporate executive. Over the years I have had the chance to meet with many different types of successful women and I want to create a platform to share their insights, challenges, and turning points along the way to success by sharing stories and practical advice. I hope you enjoy!

This episode is the first live recording of the Powerhouse Panel series. The theme is women in media where we'll be exploring any underrepresentation of women in the media industry, as well as how to make your ideas stand out in a content rich world. Hear from Gurjeet Chima, senior director of Penske Media Corporation for International markets, Adele Wong, the founder of ManMo Media and theloophk.com, and Jacqueline Tsang, the chief editor at South China Morning Post Style.