By Divya Samtani
The podcast currently has 8 episodes available.
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On our final episode for Season 1, we have Gianni Melwani.
Gianni grew up in Hong Kong, an avid football player. But rather than going pro with his football career like he had hoped, he decided to go to university in the States instead. Upon returning to HK after college he decided to start his own company, and what began as a small events business quickly became Hong kong’s largest fitness and lifestyle platform, with massive events such as the Spartan Race which you may have heard of, and IRIS - Hong Kong’s largest health and wellness festival.
Since then Gianni has left the company to start a new one, a multi-purpose wellness studio called IKIGAI which if you’re curious, means to find your purpose. And today he’s here to share his tips on building a business, dealing with failure, and growing the confidence in yourself to succeed, no matter what you choose to do.
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Lauren Berning is one seriously funny human with a lot of experience and advice to share. A passionate performer in her spare time, she's just left a day job in digital collaboration at Asia’s largest luxury company where she was responsible for helping employees use online tools to communicate better, something she did at a bank previous to that. After more than a decade in the workforce, she is now taking a break from work to figure out what she wants to do next, but is certain that it will have to do with sustainability.
Lauren’s clear about the fact that her values are a massive key to her success, and on this episode we learn how to use our time and skills in a way that drives success in our careers as well as creates a world that we all want to live in.
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Chandni Motwani is the epitome of future-proof. With a degree in engineering at university and a fascination with renewable energy, Chandni started her career at one of the world’s top consulting firms, Booz Allen. At the same time she founded her own startup in renewable energy, took a year to travel around India, and discovered her passion for product development. She then moved over to Google where she helped them build some of their top products like Google Docs and Google sheets, and now has found herself in Hong Kong at a company called Nest where she helps corporates (big companies) with design thinking and innovation.
On this episode we discuss everything from the highly popular practice of design thinking to the need for empathy in all aspects of work and life situations.
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Jason Berg grew up on the East Coast of the US, and his career has since taken him to countless places, including LA, Switzerland and most recently, Hong Kong. With a background in finance and consulting, last year he co-founded his own consultancy helping companies be more digital and forward-thinking. At only 29 years old it’s a bold move, but Jason’s passion for self-learning and constant adaptation is exactly what will position him for success.
On this episode you’ll get great insight into what it’s like to grow up in a highly competitive academic environment and how Jason’s mindset has helped him break norms and question expectations. He’s also a pro on the future of work so if you’re wondering what to expect in the years ahead then look no further than this interview.
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His first career aspiration to be a musician, but not pursuing it seriously
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On this episode we have Natasha Jain and she’s the perfect example of someone who has had not just one, not two, but three completely different and fascinating careers.
Starting off with a degree in law, later creating a career in sustainability, and now lighting up the stage in Hong Kong with her incredible gift for acting, Natasha Jain is a girl from London who simply will not let her fears or insecurities stop her.
She’s no stranger to struggles with anxiety and emotional overwhelm, and its thanks to her experience that she shares with us on this episode how to navigate those dark and stormy waters, and how to obliterate the word "failure" out of your mind forever.
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On this episode we talk to Haley Meng, a girl from the US who moved to Hong Kong 7 years ago to work with one of the world’s largest consulting firms, PwC. Her current role there is in change and business transformation, but since that wasn't enough, she also started her own company on the side called WE Club which offers amazing cultural experiences around Hong Kong. Haley also happens to be an internationally competitive swing dancer and was recently the “Young Achiever of the Year” award by the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong.
Haley has lived her life in Hong Kong to its fullest, but as you’ll hear on the interview, she’s now looking for her next career step which she believes will lead her to the land of tech startups in Berlin. Haley openly shares her thoughts on choosing careers, how to know what kind of organization is right for you, and the importance of self-love throughout.
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On this episode we have Riya Chandiramani, a young, up-and-coming artist in Hong Kong who is also one of the wisest old souls I know. Riya was born and brought up in Hong Kong and decided to study Communications at UPenn, an Ivy League university in the States. Whilst there however, she battled with deep anxiety which led to an eating disorder that changed the course of her life forever.
After taking some time out to work on herself back home, she returned to college stronger than ever before, with a renewed sense of identity and a powerful drive to pursue her dreams. Today her work is very much a reflection of her passion for mental health, and an expression of her desire to break boundaries, question gender stereotypes, and encourage people to just be themselves.
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Christian is the founder of Treehouse, a healthy plant-based restaurant in Hong Kong, as well as the previous founder of several other deliciously healthy restaurants in Hong Kong.
Christian’s passion for bringing healthy but great-tasting fast food to people started at an early age when he started experimenting with nutrition to enhance his rowing career in university. He later decided to go to cooking school in France, and after a series of life-changing events ended up in Hong Kong, leading the wellness movement forward.
On this episode we discuss everything from how he became such a successful entrepreneur chef, to the importance he attributes to cultivating resilience and self-love in his life.
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The podcast currently has 8 episodes available.