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Slavery is an integral part of each of our lives but we are willfully blind and blissfully unaware of this gruesome reality. When we think about slavery or human trafficking, we may think about people tied to ball and chain, severely malnourished, and probably from the distant past. But the reality is that slavery is...

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SO I just missed Jessica Alba. She had lunch just across the street from where I live. Encouraged by my friend Célia and so many other amazing supporters of #impact Podcast I’d love to get her comment for my favorite question on the show. Jessica, if you read this, could you share with our listeners…...

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For children in Hong Kong, sports are pretty low priority. Growing up, Alicia Lui was encouraged in her schoolwork and extracurricular activities but discouraged from any sports that might make her calves big or were otherwise considered too unfeminine. #impact Podcast co-host Amanda Williams met up with Alicia to hear her story. Recent surveys of young...

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Reaching a milestone is cause for celebration. But sometimes we get too busy to notice one when it’s right in front of us. So we released Podcast Episode 50 into the world recently, but somehow I totally missed this incredible milestone. I mean, really! 50!!! That’s quite something, right?! But I failed to recognise it, instead,...

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Cristina Tahoces, Founder of Thrive Nutrition Practice is all about living a healthy life.  A former banker, Cristina had her fair share of health challenges that forced her to give up her corporate career but she found a new calling when she re-educated as a nutritionist.  Cristina brings a fresh perspective to the food and...

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“I’ve always been intrigued by women’s stories,” says Joanna Bowers, writer, director and producer. In 2017 she released The HELPER – A Documentary showcasing the immense sacrifices of female migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong. In this Episode, you will learn Why an idea sometimes takes time to materialise. How to run a successful Kickstarter campaign....

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Retired Not Out redefines retirement, helping senior citizens re-enter the job market and add real value to organisations. Retired Not Out’s mission is to connect seniors with opportunities that make the most of their experience and skills – to allow them to remain productive, feel engaged and unlock value for businesses and communities. Here in...

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There are certain things they don’t teach you in school. OWN Academy Founder and CEO Natalie Chan is on a mission to introduce real-world learning to Hong Kong and the region. OWN Academy is building a new, innovative education ecosystem. Natalie is passionate about the decentralisation, democratisation and personalisation of learning and encourages an open and honest...

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The Me too movement was created 10 years ago to raise awareness of the pervasiveness of sexual abuse and assault in society. In October 2017 the #metoo discussion went viral on social media. The women and men who have broken their silence span all races, occupations, income classes, and all corners of the globe. Time...

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Welcome to Season 3 of #impact Podcast This Season is all about celebrating Women in Social Impact. Join us when we sit down with the most inspiring female changemakers in town. What a lineup!  We have an amazing line-up of uber-inspiring guests for you. Starting from March 21st, 2018 we will release our new episodes...

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