Podcast appearances and mentions of kathy wong

Discussing the California Competes Tax Credit with BPM's Abe Valdez Bravo, Sven Jost and Kathy Wong. On one level, the California Competes Tax Credit is like any government incentive designed to attract economic investment in California. But for savvy business leaders, it can also be a lot more than that. On this episode of the podcast, guests Abe Valdez Bravo, Senior Lead Economist at BPM LLP, Sven A. Jost, Transfer Pricing Practice Leader and Economic Consulting Practice Co-Leader at BPM, and Kathy Wong, Tax Partner at BPM, explain why California Competes is really a business opportunity for businesses that plan to or already do business in California (and plan to continue doing so). They also discuss how interested businesses can apply for the credit and when businesses should consider not competing for the credit. To learn more, visit bpmcpa.com/globalsf. Today's guests are: Abe Valdez Bravo — Senior Lead Economist, BPM Sven A. Jost, Ph.D. —Partner, Transfer Pricing Practice Leader and Economic Consulting Practice Co-Leader, BPM Kathy Wong, CPA — Partner in Tax, BPM

Kathy Wong is the founder of Quest for Calm, a private online community to promote growth and healing through social learning material, guides, resources, accountability partners and much more. She is a NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health, the largest grassroots mental health organization) advocate working to bring awareness to ending the stigma of mental illness as well as working with legislation to improve mental health services in New York. She is born and raised New Yorker with a background in hospitality, sales and marketing. Kathy spent over 5 years hosting some of the hottest nightclubs in New York and Vegas (EMM Group and Caesars Entertainment.) It wasn’t until she left that career that she was able to focus on her true passion which is writing. Kathy shares how spending time with herself has allowed her to do the inner work that gave her the confidence to put herself out in the world through her passions and live her authentic self. Check out https://thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Kathy's episode, Kathy's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

We all have to face this challenge at some point in our life, whether it is about our relationships, career or business changes, moving to another location or into a new home. I certainly had a few of these "Starting over" episodes. I moved from Hong Kong to Norway, then to London, then Adelaide, Brisbane and eventually Sydney. I have been through a few relationships and career changes, and I can confidently say that starting over can be a really exciting event but it can also be such a drag. It completely depends on the way you look at it i.e. your mindset and the expectation of the outcome.  Endings are New Beginnings Endings are often hard for us, no matter we get to plan for it, or it just happens suddenly. Even if we have time to reflect and eventually commit to an end, it can bring up a lot of memories as well as the reasons why this relationship or that business started in the first place. You may know it 100% true in your heart that it is time to let go it doesn't mean it is any easier, it requires courage and trust in yourself. I remember when I decided to change my career path from economics and social policy to film and advertising. I didn’t consider all that much about the financial trajectory or lifestyle consequences, I was merely banking on passion and intuition. I knew I have to change, and even though I didn’t know where the path would lead me into, I felt I need to give myself a chance to and move on.  The same with many of my past relationships, I used to say, if the old one didn't come to an end, I wouldn't get to know the next one. But I have to admit, there were times I asked myself, will this ever end? I mean one unsuccessful relationship followed by another. "There are no failed relationships - you learn and grow from each one". When I look back, it was definitely true, but it was just too hard to believe and accept that when I was in the deep of it.  But we don’t get to be in the deep forever, we move on, evolve and grow.  So here are my approaches when it comes to starting over: Adopt a Growth Mindset  As compared to a fixed mindset, meaning we predict how things will turn out based on our past or beliefs. Try to allow life to surprise us, for the better, and try to avoid to be fixated on the way how things should turn out, be flexible to the notion that something better can come along. You do your homework, take the necessary actions and/or learning that are required for the outcome you desire, but after that, let go and be patient. Just like baking, you just have to let it rise.  Use Your Heart Intelligence There will be times when we are not sure if we have made the right decision or if the direction we are taking is right for us. That is normal and healthy. What we need to do is to check-in with our heart intelligence. We often have the answers within us, but we are so busy listening to the noise and our ego-mind chatter. Find a way to get quiet, whether it is through meditation, or going for a swim or walk in the park. Ask your heart what should be your next steps. You can always get an opinion from family or friends, experts, coaches or professionals around you, but remember those are just their opinions, YOU have the answers within you so don't forget to listen to that, as it is the most important one!  Create Your Support Network When you decide to start over and to end the last chapter, start preparing for the transition. If it is appropriate, tell those who are closest to you, let them know what kind of help or support you may need. It can be about giving you a hand on things or leaving you alone without giving you all their comments and how-to. You know what you need more or less of. People are often respectful as long as you can communicate clearly to them. Also look out for support groups, meet-ups or communities of people who are going through a similar transition. I know for sure you can find your group on social media.

Today, Karen is chatting with Kathy Wong, a long-time friend and collaborator. Karen and Kathy have had many fun times as they have driven to and attended many networking events together. Kathy has spent the last seven months travelling world and has discovered and found many treasures within that time. Mainly the journey to her self-love. Kathy was surprised to find how she had always put others before herself. She now realises that when we look after our needs first, we are then in overflow and can more easily assist others. She is living and definitely walking her talk as she continues to travel around the world, mentoring others on how they can achieve prosperity in all areas of life and within the four Live Love By Design Pillars ~ All About You. All About Your Relationships. All About Your Expertise. All About Your Wealth-Creation. Enjoy this conversation and for more information about Kathy and to receive your free gift from her, please visit https://www.livelovebydesign.com/tvshows/kathywong

This week's Wise Women Conversation is with Kathy Wong, who is making a difference in the lives of thousands of children in India. Having retired from her business to live in the country Kathy decided that sitting around gardening wasn't enough for her, she wanted to make an impact in the world. This led to Kathy moving back to Sydney with a mission to make a real difference in the lives of children in India. Kathy shares her story and the difference that she has made to over 7000 children to date. Kathy also shares what she believes is her secret to following her crazy dream. Kathy is a true wise woman and I was honoured to have this conversation with her. You can learn more about Kathy on the Maga Woman Project website and you can connect with her in the Maga Woman Project facebook group.

Episode 34 - Kathy Wong In this episode I chat with Kathy Wong, the founder of Moeloco. Kathy has a burning passion to make a meaningful difference in the world - to inspire a community of individual, encourage them to hope, to live their dreams, to create change and take meaningful action in the world. Moeloco means Dream Crazy and that is what we talk about. Here's what we cover in this episode: - the desire to make a difference in the world - how to begin and what you can do when you're first starting out in business - the story behind Moeloco and how she founded it - what social entrepreneurship is all about and why it's a good model - the launch of Dream Crazy TV Connect with Kathy: Facebook Instagram Website Connect with Mitlé Facebook Instagram Website

Kathy Wong is the founder and chief Energy Officer of Moeloco, a social enterprise business that puts shoes on children in poverty . By providing shoes to these underprivileged children, the social enterprise assists in granting access to education in order to provide employment opportunities and a better way of life out of such difficult conditions. This simple idea of a flip flop that provides a pair of school shoes for each pair sold is now a fashion brand sold internationally that has impacted almost 8,000 children in three and a half years. In the podcast we talk about the rise of social impact business and hear Kathy's impactful journey. Her advice - Heart-led leadership and compassion. Through this kind of leadership we can see fundamental social and economic barriers overcome by ethical business and opportunity. Follow her journey: Websites: https://www.moeloco.com/ , http://moelocoyouth.com/ Facebook: @crazydreamerstvshow , @kathywongchangemaker

In this interview we speak with founder of Moeloco, Kathy Wong, about here retail business and it's mission to support children with school shoes. We break down what gave her the idea, how she created the impact model and where she's going with the business. https://changecreator.com

Using her degree in Visual Communications, Kathy Wong initially made her mark in the field of design branding, marketing and publications. After retiring for ten years, she became a social entrepreneur - making a difference to poverty stricken children through her business Moeloco, which means "dream crazy". Moeloco designs and manufactures rubber flip flops that leave positive messages in the sand like "I am Peace", "Because I'm Happy", and "Be Grateful". For every pair of flip flops sold, Moeloco donates a pair of canvas shoes to a child in need - protecting them from injury and illness, and allowing them to attend school. Kathy's vision for a "dream crazy" world is one where profits from product sales are used to give back to the community, and help those who really need it. You can connect with Kathy and grab your own pair of flip flops at https://www.moeloco.com

In February 2014 Kathy Wong, founder of Moeloco, received a 3 word message, MAKE A DIFFERENCE. This message changed her life forever. Moeloco is a social enterprise company built on giving back. The post 028: Dream Crazy with Kathy Wong appeared first on Aesha Kennedy | Mindful Creative Living for Soulful Women.

Be The Drop - Kathy Wong Social Enterprise a Way to Give Back and Build Community with Kathy Wong Have you ever wondered how to make a difference through creating and connecting to a community? Kathy Wong has done just that. She found a way to give back through her social enterprise Moeloco. I sat down with Kathy and learned how her burning passion to make a difference in the world led to her establishing a social enterprise. One that enabled her to establish a product and a community while giving back in a meaningful way. Creating a Business Model That Can Foster and Impact Change Kathy knew she wanted to find a way to give back, and she knew she was not alone in that desire. In her pursuit of finding a way to give back Kathy discovered the social enterprise model. This is where a product or service creates income that allows the enterprise to give back. Inspiration struck while Kathy was at the beach, and she decided her product would be thongs or flip-flops that leave a print of an inspirational message in the sand. She also knew that shoes in India were a luxury, and kids were not able to go to school if they didn't have shoes. Kathy also knew that there were many liked minded people that wanted to give back, but didn't know where to start. She started sharing her stories and ideas on Facebook and was delighted to discover that people all over the globe were responding and being inspired. Creating Connections Through Story and Community Passion A community of like minded people with a desire to help was built through Kathy sharing her story on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. What started out as Kathy sharing affirmations and mantras turned into the story of the Moeloco product unfolding as the community evolved. Kathy thinks she inspired people because they would see themselves in the story. They were inspired because as things unfolded they realized if she could do it, they could do it. The community is what makes it all possible and that is really powerful. Motivating the Community to Take Action Continual engagement can turn passion into action. By telling and continuing the story through blog posts and living the story through events, action is inspired. When people can see and feel the relationship of the children in India it is very powerful. They plan a yearly trip to India, so that people can see and build on the relationships that are fostered through the organization and the community of supporters. Community Passion Overcomes Negativity Negativity has only come from outside the community. Some have asked, "why are you only giving shoes, and not more". The shoes give a helping hand, but the real benefit of the social enterprise is the education. When people are living in such abject poverty, everything can't be changed overnight. Small steps can lead to big change. The community is so passionate about the cause that when negativity was encountered they responded for Kathy. The community shares the passion and tells the story. This helps to find opportunity and to collaborate with other communities and charities. This story has actually inspired others to create their own social enterprises. Communication Platforms The audience is always on Facebook. Major channels for communication they use are Facebook and Instagram, but they also share the stories through their blogs and YouTube videos, but they use the same channels for distribution. Conclusion - Top Communication Tips for Community Connection Be authentic in everything you do. At first, Kathy didn't even want to show her face, but she knew she needed to share who was behind the movement and share her real authentic self. Kathy may not know all the answers, and she is not afraid to ask for and accept help. This business has only been established for 18 months, but it has been a very personal journey for Kathy that was actually 20 years in the making. About Kathy Kathy Wong is a serial entrepreneur and founder of Moeloco. Kathy is driven by a burning passion to make a difference in the world. This has led her to structure a social enterprise. A business established to create positive change through her community. Moeloco sells thongs or flip-flops that leave prints of inspirational messages in the sand. With each pair sold an additional pair of shoes is given to a child in India. This enables these children to attend school and helps foster education and awareness of their cause. Resources Mentioned: Moeloco Moeloco Facebook Moeloco Instagram Tweetables "Everyone can make a difference" Kathy Wong "I want to impact a million children with the shoe" Kathy Wong "Just telling the story is what is bringing people to me" Kathy Wong To access the weekly podcast episodes as they are released: SUBSCRIBE to us in iTunes here. SUBSCRIBE to us in SoundCloud here. To access the weekly podcast video as they are released - SUBSCRIBE to us in YouTube here. Enjoy! Amelia xx P.S. REMEMBER to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter - @be_the_drop CONTACT US at podcast@narrativemarketing.com.au

Welcome to the Inspiring Pearls of Wisdom – Podcast #68: Greatness This week Kaz and Karen’s special guest is Kathy Wong the founder of Moeloco. Kathy Wong has a degree in visual communications which she used to start three businesses in the area of design branding, marketing and publishing. Kathy is passionate about community and loves 80’s music. After retiring for ten years, Kathy has come out of retirement to become a social entrepreneur where she is making a difference to children in poverty. Welcome Kathy Song Title Artist You tube link 1.   Greatness Tania Lacey https://vimeo.com/51318414 2.   My Way Frank Sinatra https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6E2hYDIFDIU 3.   Wind Beneath my Wings Bette Midler https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jorJh8DTMVM 4.   Dream a Little Crazy Architecture in Helsinki https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrdXLBYbVa8 5.   A Better Life Keith Urban https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3xtfNDoO3s Please listen stop and listen to these songs as we introduce them, so you can truly understand why we chose these songs.   The links to the songs will be shared on Inspiring Pearls of Wisdom daily Wednesday to Sunday   Also provide us with feedback. You can connect with Kathy via her website https://www.moeloco.com/ Until next time With Gratitude and Joy   Karen Chaston and Kaz (Karen) Pearce   PS: Please find us on facebook – Inspiring Pearls of Wisdom  

I chat with Kathy Wong from Moeloco, a social entrepreneur business helping put shoes on kids in Calcutta . Listen to her fascinating story finding her heart and creating a business which makes a difference.. For more fascinating stories of people making a difference go to www.karenswain.com