Beyond the Label

When Katy moved from UK to Hong Kong, she couldn't find a cute dress that fits so she ended up creating a silk dress that stormed the city's sustainable fashion scene. The entrepreneur and founder of Anaphe shares her insights with us on building a truly sustainable brand, building a community and giving back to society.  Leave a review or DM us on Instagram to let us know your thoughts...

Hong Kong-born ship captain and maritime content creator Jeff Tsang answers all the questions we have about living on deck, from the food they eat to encountering pirates and UFOs. He shares insights on digital detox, solidarity and integrating land on the sea and the land. Tune in to Beyond the Label podcast episodes every two weeks to be inspired by speakers who broke stereotypes and pursued an...

Canadian-born YouTuber and start-up founder Sherry Wong opens up on the nitty-gritty of the creator economy, what really goes on in the start-up life, and everything you need to know about being an expat in Singapore.  If you are looking to become a content creator, move across the globe, not become restricted by your passport or start your own company, this is the episode for you.  Leave a review...

Indian-born artist Iswarya Venkat moved to Hong Kong without knowing anything beforehand. She opens up on creating colors in a monotone city, starting a new life in a new country, living her truth, the Indian match-making culture, and building confidence.  Tune in to this episode to get inspired by her passion for life and colors.  Leave a review or DM us on Instagram to let us know your thoughts...

Relationship expert, coach, and TEDX speaker Valentina Tudose answers the question of "how to get unstuck", provides guiding prompts to lead us to clarity and the direction that is meant for us, and shares tips on creating mindset changes to cope with this post-pandemic world.  Have you felt stuck lately? Do you feel uneasy going back to your routines and "normal" life after th...

Law school dropout turned singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer, and band leader of  The Lemon Ones, Jero Wong, shares his story of pursuing his passion, meeting Asian parents' expectations and becoming the best version of yourself.  Jero shares tips on how to begin a new career path from scratch, the importance of consistency and how to practice it, and how to overcome career low points. Tu...

Mandee Yuen shares with us her journey to cultivate self-love and prioritize her well-being as a stay-at-home mom of two beautiful sons and an influencer. She takes us through setting healthy boundaries with her kids and husband, finding ways to stay sane, and inspiring other moms and moms-to-be through sharing her personal experiences.  NEW EPISODE EVERY TWO WEEKS! Leave a review or DM us on Inst...

Bhakti Wong, a somatic therapist opens up on her journey of navigating through life in Asian society as a single mother and divorcee. She redefines gender roles, breaks the taboo on single parents and pregnancy myths. As well as to continue her work to help women and children to overcome trauma and spread positive messages. NEW EPISODE EVERY TWO WEEKS! Tune in for the full episode to understand mo...

Flora Ma, the co-founder of ONLY Beverages shares her journey from starting her career in auditing and finance to leaving her dream job to build her own alcohol brand. Flora gives insights on discovering your strengths and utilizing them in different settings as well as the reality of being an employee vs an entrepreneur, in addition to cultivating a balanced mindset and healthy mentality in a hig...

Full-time banker and owner of a sustainable cake shop, Salina Tang shares her journey and tips on balancing a side hustle with a full-time job. She dives deep Into managing expectations, self-motivation, and how to be mindful while staying your true purpose in a toxic hustle culture environment.  Tune into this episode to know all about the real challenges of starting a side hustle.   Leave a revi...

Lifestyle coach, personal trainer, and founder of  Bengal Calisthenics fitness center, Tanvir Hassan, shares with our host his journey of overcoming depression and discovering his purpose to help others in the process. Even though he trains with beauty pageant winners and celebrities, Tanvir focuses on elevating life through a mindset change.  Tune into this episode to hear the humble experience o...

Cherry Guo, the founder of Seinn, a brand to modernize the jadeite industry no one else dared to do before. Growing up in a Burmese family with a traditional family business and living all across the globe in her childhood, Cherry shares her journey of combining the best of both worlds to create an idea and a brand that truly belongs to her and her beliefs. She talks about the ups and downs of bei...

Sarah Kalmeta is a corporate aviation trainer turned life coach based in Hong Kong. She shares with our host her life journey of pivoting in different points. From training as a figure skating, quitting her high-paid corporate job, diagnosed with anxiety and eating disorder, to discovering the world of wellness and spirituality.  Sarah dives deep into her personal struggles and challenges, and how...

Sean Weisbrot, the founder of the startup Nerv and podcast host of We Live To Build, shares his fascinating journeys of traveling to exotic countries, adapting to the change of laws in China, making a life-changing decision in Egypt, and tips on achieving location and financial independence.  We also dived into topics including meeting parents' expectations, building reachable goals, starting...

Podcast host of Beat the Culture, Grace Walker shares her insights with our host on creating a suitable life for yourself without conforming to cultural expectations. Grace broke stereotypes when she dropped out of university to pursue her dream of becoming a public speaker and real estate agent. She shares the realistic challenges of going on a different path, tips on creating a balanced lifestyl...

Portrait photographer Jada Poon shares with our host the philosophy behind her brand, 'Born to be real, not to be perfect.' She talks about her fight with panic disorder and her journey to cultivate self-love and transform vulnerability into strength. Jada empowers women with her photography and aims to create a more loving and supportive community.  Check out Jada's photography at:...

Hong Kong Olympic team swimmer, Jamie Yeung, shares the day-to-day at the Tokyo Olympic athletes' village with our host, from the food they serve to athletes' practice routines. She talks about the process of qualifying to compete in the Olympics and cultivating a healthy mentality in a high-pressure environment.  Tune in to know more! Contact Jamie at: https://www.instagram.com/jamieyyy...

Brooklyn B is a GenZ podcast host, published journalist, certified lifeguard, full-time student, and many more. She shares with our host how to balance school work and passion as well as the challenges as a high schooler in the time of the pandemic. Her insights on communicating with different generations are eye-opening.  Tune in for the full episode. - Check out Brooklyn's Podcast: Sit Back...

Kimberley Kleczka is a woman with many hats and passions. Grew up in South Africa, she lived in more than ten countries. She is a global peace ambassador, scarf designer, children books author, founder of a teen magazine IMTAC,  radio host, talent agent, and former talent coach for Miss universe.  Kimberley shares with our host how to adapt to different cultures as a third culture kid and use her...

Susanne Schutz, Chinese metaphysics master and founder of Suzhong Consulting, one of the best Chinese Metaphysics agencies in Hong Kong, opens up to our host about her journey and challenges of becoming a Fengshui and Ba Zi master, and to clear up a lot of misconceptions about her industry. Originally from Germany, Susanne has always found an interest in Chinese culture and decided to move to Chin...

In the spirit of PRIDE month, Beyond the Label wants to destigmatize what being gay means. Our host Leanne interviewed Ivan from Malaysia in this episode and explored the unknowns of the gay world. Ivan shares with us his early life as a Malaysian where being gay is illegal, how it affected him, how he came out to his family, and his journey to find himself.  Ivan also talks about the stereotype o...

Libby Cooper, an up-and-rising nude photographer from England, shares with our host on finding her passion in arts and nature with nude photography. She opens up on dealing with haters and bullies in both her school life and career as well as heartfelt experiences on self-motivation and perseverance. Her bubbly and bright personality inspires us to be bold and stay true to ourselves. Tune in for t...

The mastermind behind the vegan restaurant, MA the seeds of life, and the vegan cheese store, Le Fromage, Tina Barret, shares her journey of moving to Hong Kong from France and being a designer to a chef. She talks about using unconventional ingredients like cashew nuts to create vegan cheese and how the vegan diet changed her life. She opens up about catching opportunities and tips on being creat...

 In this Mother's Day special episode, we have invited 11 guests to share their own experiences and perspective on motherhood. This episode is not only for Mothers but also for us daughters, sons, partners, and companions. We hope you all can take away something from this episode and find something meaningful here.  Our guests in order: 1. Christy Liang 2. Di Spillane 3. Coco Alexandra 4. Sus...

Noni and Karina, podcast hosts of the Quarter Life Archives, open up about being in their mid-20s in 2021. With the pandemic started during their college graduation, they shared about the struggles and lessons learned throughout this period. They also talked about when they both studied in the Netherlands and how they began their podcast. Tune in for the full story. Leave a review or DM us on Inst...