Chief Change Officer

#106 Hong Kong’s May Yeung: Creating Art’s Brightest Magic from Life’s Deepest Struggles


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For the first time, my podcast comes full circle!

Though I started and run this show in Hong Kong, I’ve yet to feature a guest from right here in my home city—until today.

Meet May Yeung: a teaching artist, founder of the charity Art of My Family, cancer survivor, and proud mom to an 14-month-old cutie. Through art, May is reshaping lives and championing sustainability, mental health, and social inclusion right here in Hong Kong.

In a city known for its financial might, May shows us a path of passion and purpose, proving that art can spark meaningful change. Bonus? Our youngest guest yet—her 14-month-old son—is along for the ride. Stay tuned!

Key Highlights of Our Interview:

3:17—From Wall Scribbles to Ceramics: A Childhood Steeped in Art

“From the time I was around two years old, I would draw on walls before I could even write my name. By five, my father and I were creating ceramics together. At age 12, my fascination with dadaism and pop art gave me the conviction to become an artist.”

"I met Professor Jeff Oppenheimer who gave a lecture on integrating art into daily life, and daily life into art, and the contents of this lecture really helped to form the framework and direction of my art to this day."

6:00—Where Art Meets Music: How Music Has Influenced Her Art Creation

8:41—From Crunching Numbers to Crafting Impact: How Finance Led May to Art and Social Change

11:20—Faith Over Fear: How Battling Cancer Transformed a Perfectionist into a Celebrator of Life’s Small Wins

"I think the cancer experience really let me feel a greater sense of conviction to serve the underprivileged"

16:25—Art for Archer: How Motherhood and Heritage Shape Her Creations

18:09—Dim Sum and Chinese Checkers: Weaving Hong Kong’s Culture into Every Piece of Art

21:34—Memorable Art Pieces “What If” and “Blossom Love”: Sculpting Bridges Between Cultures and Endless Possibilities

23:19—From Corporate CSR to Creative Compassion: The Birth of Art of My Family

30:00—May’s Life Mission to Inspire the Next Generation: The Three C’s of Art Education and the Role of a Teaching Artist

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Host: Vince Chan | Guest: May Yeung

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