Podcast appearances and mentions of Jennifer Wong

Yumi Stynes and Jennifer Wong make each other laugh and Yumi recounts a story of going grocery shopping with Jen and being feeling like she was with a mega-celebrity.Jen also talks about her experience eating the Chinese vegetable Kang Kong, also known as Water Spinach - and how to make it really delicious with fermented tofu!Catch Jennifer Wong live at one of her upcoming dates - including a special FOOD-RELATED lol-fest in June that you can find here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yumi Stynes and Jennifer Wong dig into ideas around the trouble with ethnic food shame as your origin story.They also have a little yap about Onigiri and why it may be the GOAT of convenience store snacks.Yumi and Jen can be seen ONSTAGE TOGETHER at the Sydney Writers Festival this week! (Week of 18 May 2026)More info and for ALL of Jennifer's events, have a look here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode, Yumi and Jen dig deep into where San Choi Bao gets it SO RIGHT as a weeknight dinner that everyone can make out of whatever they have in the fridge.Jen also has an amazing revelation to share about just why RESTAURANT san choi bao is so delicious and crunchy - and it's a hack you can easily replicate at home.FIND OUT where you can see Jennifer Wong live via this link... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yumi and guest-host Jennifer Wong share their anxieties about what useful skills they'd have in a post-apocalyptic wasteland... ...And Yumi comes through with a really good Yoghurt Flatbread - which is good for right now - tonight even? But may also come in handy if we run out of bread but can still use a frypan.A very good recipe here, and here, and this is the one Yumi uses which is 3/4 cup Greek yoghurt + 1 cup SR flour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yumi gets Jennifer Wong to explain how every regional Chinese restaurant in Australia ...somehow, mysteriously, shares the same menu?You can find out more about how Jen knows so much about the Chinese restaurants of regional Australia by checking out her book Chopsticks or Fork? - available everywhere. She also has a bunch of shows on in coming months, including Sydney Writers Festival (Yumi also doing a bunch of events), and VIVID, and more. Find out everything Jen has on here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jennifer Wong joins Yumi again to talk about DIP - and whether supermarket dip is any good!EDAMAME GUAC 400g good quality, ripe avocado150g shelled edamame, boiled gently for 3 mins, drained well1 bunch coriander, washed well of dirt, then dried in a clean tea towelspring onions or chives, half bunch1/2tsp salt, or more to tastejuice of 1 or 2 limesBLEND EVERYTHING - then taste for seasoning. OPTIONAL - add fresh chopped red chilli Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Special guest host Jennifer Wong is going to be onstage with Yumi at this year's Sydney Writers Festival's GREAT DEBATE. It's always an absolute hoot and you can find out more here...But the two foodie loving ladies get to hang out on today's episode and talk about their mothers, Mum cooking tips, and an incredible slice that Yumi has since made several times from Aussie food teacher and author, Belinda Jeffery. Belinda very generously shares her amazing recipe (that her mum used to love!) here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And in the room we could hear the ocean waves, breaking against the history of ourselves. So concludes the first poem in Light Year (Nine Arches Press, 2025) by Jennifer Wong. This book is a meditation on time. These poems delve into the mind of a poet crossing spaces of deep wounds, love and healing: a constellation of friendships and love as she moves through upheaval, transformation and change. The collection offers glimpses into the journeys of a migrant, a daughter, and a mother; with the passage of years, the poems ask what it might mean to move like light itself, beyond expectations and into new ways of understanding ourselves more profoundly. With sublime precision, Jennifer Wong's poetry brings clarity to the spaces between the stars – the time difference between memories and place, between our loved ones, and everything we hold dear in life.  Jennifer Wong is a Hong Kong-born poet who lives in the UK. She has three collections including Letters Home (Nine Arches Press). Lucas Tse is Examination Fellow at All Souls College, Oxford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

And in the room we could hear the ocean waves, breaking against the history of ourselves. So concludes the first poem in Light Year (Nine Arches Press, 2025) by Jennifer Wong. This book is a meditation on time. These poems delve into the mind of a poet crossing spaces of deep wounds, love and healing: a constellation of friendships and love as she moves through upheaval, transformation and change. The collection offers glimpses into the journeys of a migrant, a daughter, and a mother; with the passage of years, the poems ask what it might mean to move like light itself, beyond expectations and into new ways of understanding ourselves more profoundly. With sublime precision, Jennifer Wong's poetry brings clarity to the spaces between the stars – the time difference between memories and place, between our loved ones, and everything we hold dear in life.  Jennifer Wong is a Hong Kong-born poet who lives in the UK. She has three collections including Letters Home (Nine Arches Press). Lucas Tse is Examination Fellow at All Souls College, Oxford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/poetry

Simon is BACK! And what a welcome return. Yumi and Simon discuss what it was like to have comedian Jennifer Wong onboard as guest host, and Yumi has some tips about what to order - and what NOT to order - when going out for Yum Cha.And if you want to make Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli) at home? Here's Nagi's recipe. And to do it at home?1 Bunch of Gai Lan. If you can't get this vegetable, try it with broccolini, it's very good!Trim the woody ends off the green vegetable. Wash well. If any of the stems are especially thick, slice down their length.Place the gai lan in a steamer basket or plunge into a big pot of boiling water. Cook for about 5 minutes but test to make sure it's to your liking. You want it not too chewy and raw, but you definitely don't want to overcook it either. In this case I would get sexy with a timer to really make sure.Meanwhile, gently heat 4tbs oyster sauce with 2-3tbs water. Add a teaspoon of vegetable oil and 1/2 teaspoon of sesame oil IF YOU CAN BE BOTHERED. Toss the cooked vegetable through the sauce but try not to make it a messy jumble: at yum cha it's all neatly laid out facing the same way and halved. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Both Jennifer Wong and Yumi have had experience with going viral on social media - which they've decided is low-key pointless - but it doesn't mean they're not both dead keen on trying a great hack when other food influencers recommend one...It might be as simple as using a fish weight when frying a good quality piece of fish...Or it could be this little hack as tested by Nat's What I Reckon in this video which, at time of publishing this podcast episode, has 11 million views!BTW if you wanna see Jennifer Wong in person, she has a VERY FOOD RELATED SHOW coming up at Vivid Sydney 2026. More info and a link to the Great Debate that both Yumi and Jen will be on here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is the dumbest gadget you ever bought?(you can email if you like: foodfixemail@gmail.com )Yumi and guest-host Jennifer Wong share their thoughtsPLUS - Yumi has a gadget to help your fish fillets turn out AMAZING - that you probably can use tonight at home! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In these terrible times Yumi is self-soothing by re-watching her favourite TV show and Jennifer Wong is re-reading a tried, tested and quite wonderful food book called Sapphires and Garlic by New York Times critic Ruth Reichl (which you can read for free in pdf form here; the chapter on Betty is page 205.)In it is a fantastic and fantastically simple and humble recipe that the world-famous foodie created - for a frugal, whole roasted chicken.A FRUGAL REPAST FOR BETTY - WHOLE ROASTED CHICKENPreheat the oven to 200C.Wash and dry the whole raw chicken. Pat dry. Snip off the fatty flap of skin with scissors. Gently lift the skin on top of the breast meat, being careful not to puncture the skin, and spread out the fatty piece of skin between the skin and the breast. Prick a whole lemon 8-15 times with a fork and place it inside the chicken's cavity.Season the whole beast well with salt, pepper and olive oil.Place the chicken on a small rack and place that inside a roasting tray.Cut 4 x potatoes into 8 pieces each, 1 onion into 6 pieces, add 4 cloves of garlic to this then toss the lot in olive oil then tumble into the roasting tray with the chicken. Roast for 1 hour.Serve elegantly! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

JENNIFER WONG joins me as guest host again (don't worry Simon, we miss you!) - and we talk about her amazing book 'Chopsticks or Fork?' - discovering where the name comes from! (It's pretty funny.)I have an opinion on where some of the truly buried treasures might be found in cookbooks and we unearth one from Belinda Jefferey's 'MIX AND BAKE'. (I said I'd post a link to buy it but unfortunately it's out of stock everywhere! My local library has it - good luck.)BELINDA JEFFEREY'S SUNDRIED TOMATO NO-KNEAD FOCACCIA THE DAY BEFORE:Mix the flours: 250g plain flour and 250g spelt flour, 1tsp salt, 1/4tsp dried yeast1tbs honeyStir through 500ml water and 3tbs olive oil. It will be a wet, shaggy dough. Do your best to mix well.Put it into a clean, oiled bowl, and leave in a calm spot for 12 hours.Knock it down by kneading and folding it a couple of times and then stretch out the dough to fit a baking tray. Set it aside for 2 hours.When ready, pre-heat the oven until it's properly hot 200C.Dimple the top of the dough with your fingertips, drizzle it with good oil and flaked salt, rosemary and olives (or sundried tomatoes).Bake for 30 - 35 mins.Eat on the day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon takes a break from Food Fixing and so I rope in Jennifer Wong, host of 'Chopsticks or Fork?' on ABC, a show about food, that is also a book.Jen is funny and literate about food, especially Chinese food, so I thought: Great! Let's absolutely drag this online trend of making dumplings without actually bothering to wrap the filling in the wonton skin. You can see what I'm talking about here.It's not all ridiculous, though. From Tony Tan, we have a fantastic vegan mushroom dumplings recipe here, which also has the Curry Oil Jen was talking about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Older Americans are struggling with social isolation more than ever.  This can lead to challenges with mental and physical health as people age, and one nonprofit is having great success trying to do something about it. Life Story Club uses scheduled Zoom and phone calls form members to share stories about their past, present, and plans for their future.  In this Blue Sky conversation, interim director and geriatric specialist Dr. Jennifer Wong describes how this life-changing organization operates.    Chapters: 00:00 Welcome and Jennifer's Background  The episode introduces Blue Sky and its focus on optimism, then introduces guest Dr. Jennifer Wong. Dr. Wong shares her journey into experimental psychology and her passion for supporting older adults and those with disabilities, which stems from personal experiences with family health challenges.  05:00 Life Story Club's Mission  Jennifer explains how she connected with the Life Story Club and describes its simple yet effective model. The club gathers older adults virtually each week to share life stories, aiming to combat social isolation and loneliness in a vulnerable population.  10:25 Story Rx Program and Partnerships  Jennifer details the Story Rx program, a unique initiative where medical professionals can prescribe Life Story Club to patients. This program allows for powerful partnerships with leading healthcare institutions like Cleveland Clinic and Montefiore, leveraging medical data to track the program's effectiveness in improving patient well-being.  15:22 Facilitator's Impact and Wisdom The discussion highlights the profound impact facilitators have and the valuable insights they gain from older adults' stories. Facilitators, who are paid professionals, often share their own vulnerabilities, fostering deep connections and mutual support within the clubs, which also incorporate geographical and linguistic considerations.  22:34 Intergenerational Perspective and Progress  Jennifer and Bill discuss how older adults' stories provide invaluable historical perspective, reminding younger generations of societal progress and the non-linear nature of change. These narratives offer optimism and a reminder that current challenges, while significant, have historical precedents that were overcome.  27:43 Data and Family Connection  Jennifer shares the impressive data collected from Life Story Club participants, showing significant improvements in loneliness, belonging, and mood. The conversation also emphasizes how the club's story recording feature provides a precious gift to families, reconnecting them with their elders' unheard stories and fostering intergenerational connection.  35:20 Growth and Future Outlook  Life Story Club is actively working on expanding its reach beyond New York, developing a working group for communities interested in replicating the model. They welcome partnerships with healthcare organizations and individual donors to meet the growing need for older adult support and enhance life for longer-living populations. 

The scintillating chronicler of human weakness, Oscar Wilde, once said, “True friends stab you in the front”.  In this popular event, writer and presenter Annabel Crabb and writer David Marr lead opposing teams in a rollicking debate on the legitimacy of this aphorism about friends who betray each other.   Featuring debaters Matilda Boseley, Rhys Nicholson, Justine Rogers and Jennifer Wong, and adjudicated by Yumi Stynes, this debate is sure to get provocative, pithy and personal. This event was presented by the Sydney Writers' Festival and supported by UNSW Sydney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Jennifer Wong is the CEO of Aritzia. She began her tenure at Aritzia in 1987 as a part-time style advisor, advancing her way through retail leadership roles to serve as president, COO, and chair of the executive committee for seven years. She was elected to the board of directors in 2016 and appointed CEO in May 2022. She has led virtually every facet of Aritzia's business: building critical infrastructure across people, process, technology and space, and pioneering key strategic growth initiatives—including the expansion of distribution facilities, enterprise technology implementations, the launch of the e-commerce business and the initial US expansion. A visionary and results-driven leader, Jennifer has been recognized as one of Canada's Top 40 Under 40, a Glossy 50 honoree in 2023, an inductee into the Business of Fashion 500 Class of 2024, and a recipient of Ascend Canada's 2025 Executive of the Year Award. She is also a member of the Business Council of Canada. She earned a BA in Economics from the University of British Columbia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode, Disney phases out Hulu and launches ESPN streaming service, and that's just one part of streaming's current reshuffling. Meanwhile, the Omnicom-IPG d eal gets another go-ahead in the U.K.. Then, Reddit chief operating officer Jennifer Wong joins the Digiday Podcast to talk about Reddit's plans to become a go-to search engine.

Writer and comedian Jennifer Wong is Stopping Everything with Bev while Hannah is away.  This week Jen's chuffed by Moni, a short SBS series about Moni, a gay Samoan man who returns home to Western Sydney for his sister's wedding. Bev's chuffed by Cannonball, Wesley Morris' revamped New York Times culture podcast, and particularly his chat with chef and author Samin Nosrat about FX's The Bear. Show notes:Moni: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/tv-series/moniCannonball with Wesley Morris and Samin Nosrat on The Bear: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2alvm2DC1g&t=1s

The loneliness epidemic has a new solution: AI chatbots are offering companionship and romantic partnership for many people, and a new podcast by Wondery called Flesh & Code is documenting these stories.Beverley Wang and guest host Jennifer Wong go deep on falling in love with AI chatbots, and then breakdown the outrage over Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle jeans ad, and the death of And Just Like That…Show notesFlesh and Code: https://wondery.com/shows/flesh-and-code/The banal provocation of Sydney Sweeney's jeans: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/critics-notebook/the-banal-provocation-of-sydney-sweeneys-jeansAnd just like that, And Just Like That … is dead: https://www.vulture.com/article/and-just-like-that-ending-season-3-series-finale.htmlSarah Jessica Parker farewells Carrie Bradshaw: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DM0bTX3M_sx/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

While Hannah's away, comedian and writer Jennifer Wong is Stopping Everything with Bev.This week Jen and Bev are chuffed by murder mystery comedy the Residence (RIP), and Stanley Tucci in his pasta era.Get in touch: What's got you chuffed? Write or send a voice note to stopeverything@abc.net.au

Marvel's Fantastic Four family of superheroes have been around since the 1960s, but it's taken multiple attempts across decades to get them right for the big screen.Can the fresh faces of Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss-Bachrach nail the landing — and cure moviegoers' Marvel fatigue in the process?Comedian and writer Jennifer Wong is Stopping Everything with Bev while Hannah's away, and she's brought pictures of Dawson's Creek sweethearts Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson to feast on in the sidebar.This episode contains spoilers for The Fantastic Four: First Steps.Show notes:Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson filming in NYC: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/po1Ym-_u7e0Get in touch: We're making a show about real estate reality shows. Do you watch Luxe Listings, Million Dollar Listing, House Hunters International, Escape to the Country, The Block or any house flipping shows? Do you watch for the properties or the drama?Send an e-mail or voice note to stopeverything@abc.net.au

Comedian, rom-com lover and professional bookworm Jennifer Wong confesses that she's never read Jane Austen, and Bev is horrified. But 2025 is the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth so Jen is ready to break her own denim rule for content and find out what the hype is all about. Meanwhile, Bev has pop culture knowledge gaps of her own to disclose ... what could they be?!? Show notes: Read: Joel Kim Booster essay on reading Jane Austen as a gay manGet in touch! Stop Everything wants to hear from you! What's your pop culture knowledge gap? What's the big movie, book, TV show or trend that totally passed you by? How did that happen and how do you feel about it? E-mail: stopeverything@abc.net.au 

This is the last episode for 2024. To make it special, it's a supercut of all the unconventional advice from every single guest that was on the show this year - Kent C. Dodds, Jerod Santo, Rob Walling, Adrienne Tacke, David Khourshid, Saron Yitbarek, Rachel Andrew, Katie Fujihara, Lena Reinhard, Miriam Suzanne, Kirupa Chinnathambi, Craig Hewitt, Jennifer Wong, Jason Lengstorf, Michael Kennedy, and Asia Orangio. This turned out so well, that I will be definitely re-visiting the format in the new year. I hope you have a successful and adventure-packed 2025, with plenty of room for career growth. See you next year!

On Thank God It's Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Jennifer Wong, Tommy Dean and Gary Eck as they discuss the new hug-limit at Dunedin airport; the contretemps over Lidia Thorpe; and a Queensland ruling in which girls can be required to wear skirts.

James Blunt weirdly got us on board with the 20th anniversary re-release of his debut album, Back to Bedlam, which features the divisive ear worm "You're Beautiful." Then actor Andrew Garfield got vulnerable on Sesame Street talking to Elmo about grief; and went on a chemistry-packed Chicken Shop Date with Amelia Dimoldenberg.How did these two celebrities, both on promotional press tours, manage to make us feel real feelings while selling us stuff?Jennifer Wong, writer, comedian and this week's guest critic, is in to discuss.Show notes:James Blunt name change videoAndrew Garfield Chicken Shop DateAndrew Garfield Esquire profile

On Thank God It's Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Tommy Dean, Jennifer Wong and Tahir as they discuss the new rules about dating apps, the vice-presidential debate and the footy Grand Final.

Meet writer and comedian Jennifer Wong, who discussed her new book Chopsticks or Fork, a nostalgic exploration of Chinese-Australian restaurants, based on her TV series. Jennifer shares insights into her writing journey and balancing her work across different media. 00:00 Introduction and welcome00:20 Catching up after a trip00:52 Listener shoutouts and publishing advice03:20 Writing tip from Nat Newman03:45 Exploring Disney Studios07:21 Writing tip: Take a research trip12:31 Competition announcement14:21 Word of the week15:07 Travel writing special edition course18:12 Interview with Jennifer Wong23:43 Finding the right talent for a show23:59 Comedy and personal growth25:06 Writing with personal experience27:15 Exploring favorite writing topics29:06 The journey of Chopsticks or Fork32:58 Creating a nostalgic and joyous book42:58 Balancing book promotion and new projects44:20 Upcoming shows and future plans48:34 Final thoughts and fun facts Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Thank God It's Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Tommy Dean, Jennifer Wong and James O'Loughlin as they discuss the Prime Minister's delayed marriage plans, America's hot dog eating competition, and new technology in which you pay for goods just using your face.

Myf and Zan are back and marking 300 episodes of Bang On! Saddle up for a wild episode capturing the week that was. Oasis' return, Adele's departure, Lana Del Rey's rumoured new boyfriend. Wait till you hear Myf's story about him.We're catching up on hot goss since we last hung out too, including Logies chat and Myf's run in with a plover. Speaking of birds, we have some key Peregrine Falcon updates for the new series. Who would have thought when we started back in 2017 that "music, art, life, and stuff" would actually mean "and birds"?We'll celebrate our milestone with some funny memories too (thank you Bang Babe Caitlin), and we're banging on about a coupla great books. Chopsticks or Fork by Jennifer Wong and Lin Jie Kong, and Miranda July's new novel All Fours.Thank you to every one of you who listened to this or any of the 299 other episodes we've shared. We wouldn't be here without your support, and your emails, DM's, and crop dusting of "bang fam" fills our hearts and our cups. We're very lucky to have been able to make it to #300 with such a beautiful community. Thank you. xShit Bali Music playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1ghbvs2A0LdhRsjruKtlZh?si=429c3cd121dd4965Take 5 S03 announced: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/doublej/music-reads/music-news/take-5-zan-rowe-abc-tv-show-bernard-fanning-neil-finn-minogue/104301158Oasis: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-27/oasis-reunion-noel-gallagher-liam-gallagher/104269800Lana Del Rey: https://www.pedestrian.tv/entertainment/lana-del-rey-jeremy-dufrene/Adele: https://www.nme.com/news/music/adele-announces-break-from-performing-i-will-not-see-you-for-an-incredibly-long-time-3789536Fatman Scoop: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-01/fatman-scoop-dies/104296034Chopsticks or Fork on iview: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/chopsticks-or-forkChopsticks or Fork book: https://www.jenniferwong.com.au/chopsticks-or-forkAll Fours: https://mirandajuly.com/all-fours/Cairns homework for Bang On Live: https://binge.com.au/shows/show-chimp-crazy!30032Bang On Live: https://comedy.com.au/tour/bang-on-live-myf-warhurst-zan-rowe/Bang On Merch Store: https://sound-merch.com.au/collections/bang-on-liveBang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.auBang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Gadigal and Wurundjeri peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

In this episode of the Experts in Sport podcast, host, Martin Foster, discusses research within Para sport at Loughborough and its potential across the landscape of sport with guests, Vladyslava Kravchenko, Alasdair Donaldson, and Jennifer Wong, of Loughborough University.Time stamps:0.00-4.03 - Introduction4.04- 8.31 - Why Loughborough?8.32- 10.49 - Development of Para sport at Loughborough10.50-12.32 - Examples of Para sport development12.33-17.32 - Developing the workforce17.33-24.05 - Opportunity at Loughborough24.06- 28.34 - International relations 28.35-34.04 - Para sport against stigma 34.05-42.37 - London 2012 Legacy42.38-45.53 - Barriers and stigma45.54-48.25 - Making noise toolkit48.26-49.54 - Diplomacy and international governance PhD49.55-51.25 - Outros 

On a special broadcast from the Bryan Brown Theatre in Bankstown, Richard is joined by Tommy Dean, Jean Kittson and Jennifer Wong as they discuss gold medals, dad jokes, and a big fat bonus. 

Jennifer Wong is a seasoned engineering manager who started her journey in civil engineering. The fast pace of the tech industry drew her in, and she stuck with it for years since making that call. In this episode, I chat with Jennifer about her transition from a non-traditional career path into software, reasons to take on management instead of being an individual contributor, and why taking the road less traveled in terms of career progression might just be the recipe for long-term growth and success.

 Richard Glover is joined by James O'Loghlin, Jennifer Wong and Shane Jacobson.

Aritzia's executives provided insights into the company's performance and strategies during the earnings call held on 2024-05-04.The company reported a 7% increase in net revenue over the last quarter of 2024, highlighting its steady growth. However, a 3% drop in comparable sales indicated a slight deceleration in customer demand. The CEO, Jennifer Wong, acknowledged this and stated that operational adjustments were being made, such as aligning offerings more closely with consumer demand and operational metrics.Aritzia's strategic real estate expansion through the opening of new boutiques played a significant role in driving revenue growth. The revamping of boutiques not only elevated sales per square foot but also underscored the importance of optimizing retail spaces for improved customer engagement and sales growth.The introduction of new product lines, notably the golden and golden athletic assortments, proved instrumental in capturing consumer interest, reflecting Aritzia's agility in responding to evolving fashion trends. The company's ability to gauge consumer preferences accurately and introduce innovative products while ensuring the availability of client favorites was highlighted.Aritzia's investment in digital performance marketing marked a significant pivot in its strategy to enhance its online presence and customer experience. The CEO articulated the company's approach towards digital marketing, emphasizing the lower volume of markdown sales in Q4 and the better inventory position, despite the lower markdown sales volume. The commentary underscored Aritzia's strategic adjustments in response to inventory and sales performance, as well as its burgeoning focus on digital marketing efforts.Looking ahead, Aritzia demonstrates a balanced growth strategy that values both the digital and physical retail domains. As the brand continues its physical retail expansion in fiscal 2025, its burgeoning digital strategy, focused on enhancing the e-commerce platform and investing in digital marketing, is set to propel the company forward, further solidifying its market position as a digitally-forward brand.While Aritzia has shown steady growth and adaptability, the company acknowledges the need for operational adjustments to align with consumer demand and optimize performance. The executives' comments during the earnings call highlighted a realistic and balanced approach, focusing on strategic initiatives across physical and digital channels to drive long-term growth. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theprompt.email

On this week's TGIF, Richard Glover is joined by Kirsty Webeck, Jennifer Wong and Tommy Dean live from the Chatswood Concourse as part of the Sydney Comedy Festival.

On Thank God It's Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Colin Buchanan, Jennifer Wong and Tommy Dean as they discuss the trend for “speech fasting”, the war on superbugs and the gym-junkies who now want a tax break.

On Thank God It's Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Jennifer Wong, Gary Eck and Tommy Dean as they discuss rugby league's foray into America, the new policy allowing pets to fly and the attack on cars with gears.

Jennifer Wong (affectionately known as “Jwong”) is a product designer, design coach/mentor, and one of the most authentic people I know. We met while working together at our previous jobs, and both got laid off on the same day.In this episode, we cover:* Understanding the “why's” behind personal and team demotivation* Founding her own startup and why she decided that pursuing entrepreneurship wasn't her full time aspiration* What it means to be a woman in design, and the implied career limitations if you're a career woman who wants to have a family * Why she would describe herself as a naive diva in her early career * Servant leadership, what a good manager does to empower their employees, and how to command respect without demanding it* How she went from being laid off to a job offer from Netflix in 5 weeks (!! can you design the new cult docu-series please?!)* Questions you should ask in an interview to weed out toxic workplaces, and find out whether a manager is going to be great or notQuote of the day:* “When you're scared of something, that's not always a bad thing. If it scares the shit out of you, I think you should do it.” - JwongAmanda's post-recording reflections:I don't think you ever really overcome imposter syndrome, but learning that the way way you treat yourself, and the way you position yourself as a professional is the way that other people will think of you, too. One of Jwong's biggest pieces of advice for becoming a designer is to start with yourself- believe that you are worth of being a designer, and tell yourself that you are one. You won't get anywhere with learning new skills if your self doubt is louder than your self-trust.For me, this was true with starting to freelance, and with starting this podcast! I had a lot of imposter syndrome about doing both of those things, but the funny thing about getting laid off is it helps you move through it much faster (out of necessity lol). But honestly, everything started flowing more easily once I just got started and the words “I'm a freelancer” and “I'm a podcaster” came out of my mouth for the first time. Maybe you should try it with that thing you're scared to do too.Till next time,AmandaDo you know someone struggling with trying something new, becoming a designer, or showing up 100% authentically at work? Share this podcast episode with them! It'd mean the world to me. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amandabranson.substack.com

On Thank God It's Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Wil Anderson, Tommy Dean and Jennifer Wong as they discuss the ban on message T-shirts when voting in the Referendum, Trump's magical ability with numbers and how to pick a perfect romantic partner.

Home cooking is at the heart of our food cultures and brings a comfort that can satisfy our physical and emotional needs. Join a panel of celebrated chefs and writers as they discuss their own home cooking, compare comfort dishes and consider the rich conversation between time-honoured ways of preparing meals and the sometimes-showy food culture of today. Featuring restaurateur Durkhanai Ayubi (Parwana: Recipes and Stories from an Afghan Kitchen), prize-winning chef Rosheen Kaul (Chinese-ish), cook and star of Netflix's Chef's Table Asma Khan (Ammu) and culinary writer Alice Zaslavsky (The Joy of Better Cooking) in conversation with writer and comedian Jennifer Wong. This episode was recorded live at the 2023 Sydney Writers' Festival.   If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and follow our channel.  Sydney Writers' Festival podcasts are available on all major podcast platforms.  After more? Follow Sydney Writers' Festival on social media:Instagram: @sydwritersfestFacebook: @SydWritersFestTwitter: @SydWritersFestTikTok: @sydwritersfestSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Thank God It's Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Luke Heggie, Tommy Dean and Jennifer Wong as they discuss the prospect of Trump ruling from prison, the virtues of cash and how to improve the media.

On Thank God It's Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Wendy Harmer, Tommy Dean and Jennifer Wong as they discuss the virtues of sesame oil,  the enthusiasm for the Matildas, and the US billionaire who wants to defy aging.

On Thank God It's Friday, Richard Glover is joined by Wendy Harmer, Tommy Dean and Jennifer Wong as they discuss the virtues of sesame oil,  the enthusiasm for the Matildas, and the US billionaire who wants to defy aging.

On Thank God it's Friday Richard Glover is joined by Vince Sorrenti, Tommy Dean and Jennifer Wong as they discuss the EU's demands about food names, the tanks we're selling to Germany, and the oodles of cavoodles in the posh suburbs of Sydney

On Thank God it's Friday Richard Glover is joined by Vince Sorrenti, Tommy Dean and Jennifer Wong as they discuss the EU's demands about food names, the tanks we're selling to Germany, and the oodles of cavoodles in the posh suburbs of Sydney

Do you remember the image of old people spending their days sitting in a rocking chair? That may be extreme but so is the revolution happening about getting older in America. No place are the radical changes more apparent than at a new place called the Wallis Annenberg Gen Space. For people of an older age, think of a place to hang out that is vibrant, colorful, full of diverse activities and diverse people. Welcome to an innovative space geared to older adults and by its very success, changing what it means to grow old in the 21st century. In this episode, listeners will hear from Dr. Jennifer Wong, the Director of Gen Space, which is located in a modern Pavilion set on a main thoroughfare in the City of Los Angeles, California. It takes what used to be called a Senior Center and becomes something else completely. Gen Space clearly reflects the vision of Philanthropist, Wallis Annenberg, who has created new pathways for older adults that are designed to bring fulfillment, empowerment and excellence. In other words, recognizing the basic goals for a good life are the same whether younger or older. Step into Gen Space and listen to Dr. Wong describe a place with walls of color, modern, cozy furniture, paintings and photos room after room, full of light, and everywhere, busy with creative programming. Learn what it means to reimagine getting older. TO CONTACT: Dr. Jennifer Wong, email, JWong@annenbergspace.org Also, info@annenbergspace.org

Durian is a pungent, rank smelling fruit common in Singapore that is hard to harvest and cut open. And yet, it's inspired scores of devotees, including food writer Jennifer Wong, who writes, “For those of us who hail durian as our king of fruits, the smell elicits an undeniable longing — for both the fruit itself and the cultural remembrance it represents.” Whether it's stinky tofu, roasted grasshoppers or chicken feet, many cultures embrace foods that might come off as unappetizing at first sniff. So, how do some seemingly unusual ingredients become delicacies? In our latest All You Can Eat segment with KQED Food Editor Luke Tsai, we dive into funky foods that we aren't supposed to love – but do so unabashedly. Guests: Luke Tsai, food editor, KQED Arts & Culture Javier Cabral, Editor, L.A. Taco - independent local news and culture site, and Associate producer for the Taco Chronicles on Netflix Jennifer Wong, author of the article "A Bay Area Love Letter to Durian," published on KQED Arts and Culture Monica Martinez, Founder and CEO,Don Bugito - a San Francisco company that makes protein snacks from edible insects

Mike Byrne is AEW's Chief Investment Officer and Head of Private Equity and Private Debt in North America. He has been with AEW since 2003, and today is responsible for overseeing all of AEW's commingled funds, separate accounts and direct investments in North America. In this capacity he is responsible for the strategic direction and oversight of the Firm's portfolio management, acquisitions, capital markets and asset management functions in addition to managerial responsibility of the Private Equity Group resources. Mr. Byrne also serves on AEW's Investment Committee, Risk Management Committee and Governance Committee in North America, and he is a member of AEW's Global Investment Committee. Prior to joining AEW, he was a member of the real estate team at the Pension Reserve Investment Management Board (“Mass PRIM”), where he managed the pension fund's real estate and timber portfolios. Prior to that he worked at Citigroup in the real estate investment banking group. Mr. Byrne is a member of the Urban Land Institute (U.L.I.) and NAREIM, and a graduate of Dartmouth College.Our conversation with Mike begins with his graduation from Dartmouth, where he captained the men's hockey team, and entered the workforce at Salomon Smith Barney (Citigroup) as an investment banking analyst in the Real Estate & Lodging Group. With his first day in the real estate group falling on 9/11, Mike shares with us how this made for a strange start to a career. Amidst the ensuing capital markets turmoil, Mike then returned to his local roots and joined Mass PRIM as an analyst supporting the pension plan's real estate and timber allocation strategies. We discuss how this gave Mike a unique perspective and foundation for the balance of his career, all of which has been spent in the real estate investment management business with AEW which he joined almost 20 years ago in 2003.The bulk of our discussion centers around the tremendous growth and success of AEW over the years. Mike's passion for AEW shines through as he shares with us observations on company culture, operating partner selection, the firm's innovative menu of investment strategies, investing through cycles and AEW's current outlook on the market from Mike's perspective as CIO.This was a terrific look into AEW, one of the world's largest real estate investment managers with almost $100 billion of assets under management, 830 employees in 18 offices across the globe, and over 800 institutional clients. Mike Byrne is one of the market's most prominent and respected investment management professionals, and this episode makes it clear why. We look forward to having Mike and his teammates back to Good Dirt as we know we've just scratched the surface.For more information on AEW please visit https://www.aew.com/*** As mentioned in the episode intro, the Bisnow Boston Healthcare Real Estate Summit will be held on Weds, May 24th. Jennifer Wong from AEW, Kyle O'Connor from MLL Capital and Brian Carlisle from Celera Properties will participate in a panel moderated by Good Dirt co-host Mike Greeley of Newmark's Healthcare Capital Markets team and NE Medical-Academic Practice Group. For more info: https://www.bisnow.com/events/boston/healthcare/boston-healthcare-real-estate-summit-7823***Please rate, review and subscribe to Good Dirt and share with your friends! Mike Greeley Michael.greeley@nmrk.com