Hong Kong Confidential

Emma Pike, the Director of the 'Farmers Market HK talks about entrepreneurship, leadership, positivity and mentoring others. Emma is a brilliant role model for other leaders and this is an insightful interview about taking risks, starting a business and leading from the front! Emma discusses her childhood and how she started her own business at the age of nine. She explains some of the skills and talents that make a good entrepreneur and leader. Emma gives us some insight into the stumbling blocks that she has faced working in a male dominated industry and also some of the highlights of owning her own business. Emma mentors women in business and gives us an example of someone that she has guided and who has made great strides as a business owner. This is an inspirational interview for anyone who is thinking about starting their own business. Farmers Market: https://www.farmersmarket.com.hk/ Hong Kong Confidential Details Email: juleshannaford1@gmail.com Network: https://www.auscastnetwork.com/home/hong-kong-c

Virginia Chan shares her experience working on episode two of 'Restaurants on the Edge' for Netflix recently. What a fascinating time she had as a talent scout for the pre-production stage of the show and also being featured in the actual episode as the street food expert in Hong Kong. Her local food tour business, Humid with a Chance of Fishballs really enabled her to shine on the show as she showcased Hong Kong and its local foods; demonstrating her expertise, knowledge and talent. Virginia gives us an insight into the behind the scenes processes of creating the Netflix show and shares some anecdotes that did not make it onto the screen. This is a great insight into both the creation of a Netflix program and also the street foods of Hong Kong. Check out 'Restaurants on the Edge' on Netflix- you will love it! Virginia Chan: https://www.humidwithachanceoffishballs.com/ Hong Kong Confidential Details Email: juleshannaford1@gmail.com Network: https://www.auscastnetwork.com/home/hong-kong-confidential Facebook:

Dating and Relationships coach from Happy Ever After, Valentina Tudose talks about dating during COVID-19 and social distancing. We discuss how the dating landscape has changed during the pandemic and Valentina gives us some great tips for virtual dating and dating safely. Valentina thinks outside of the box and has some wonderful suggestions for how we can connect with others without putting ourselves at risk. This is a very useful podcast for anyone trying to navigate dating during these uncertain times. Happy Ever After: https://happyeverafter.asia/ Hong Kong Confidential Details Email: juleshannaford1@gmail.com Network: https://www.auscastnetwork.com/home/hong-kong-confidential Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hongkongconfidential/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/juleshannaford/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hongkongconfidential/ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, YouTube and anywhere you find your podcasts.    Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/hongkongconfidential?alert=2

Catherine Gurtin is a true collaborator dedicated to delivering great outcomes.She thrives best in an environment where she is able to network, connect and bring together people from diverse backgrounds and skills in pursuit of a common goal. She is doing just that at PathFinders where she and her team ensure the most vulnerable and unsupported children in Hong Kong are protected and respected, and their migrant mothers; predominantly current or former Foreign Domestic Workers are empowered to find a path to a bright future. Catherine shares some of the ways that the migrant mothers and children are supported through both their social welfare, justice and health programs alongside incredible educational and outreach programs. Catherine explains that the goal of PathFinders is to ensure that every child has a fair start in life. This is an inspirational interview with a woman who embodies caring, compassion and community in all that she does. Pathfinders: http://www.pathfinders.org.hk/public/ Hong Kong Confide

Natalie Goni is a coach who believes we can be driven to succeed and guided by purpose. She cares deeply about people and helps others to be successful at work and be balanced in life. She gives us an insight into her work as a coach. We discuss the importance of self reflection, rest and personal wholeness. Natalie is running a retreat, Reground & Reignite in Bali in August where nourishing and igniting your mind, body, and spirit are a focus. Natalie gives us some tips on how we can be the best version of ourselves with meaning and purpose. This is a wonderful interview that will help you feel calm and centred whilst learning more about self care; especially in times of stress. Natalie Goni: https://www.nataliegoni.com/ Hong Kong Confidential Details Email: juleshannaford1@gmail.com Network: https://www.auscastnetwork.com/home/hong-kong-confidential Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hongkongconfidential/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/juleshannaford/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hongkongconfidential/

Jill is a survivor of sexual assault and she courageously shares her experience with us. She talks about the impact that the violent assault had on her, both physically and emotionally. She lost her confidence, felt shame and blamed herself. She was afraid to share with others. She fell into a depression and began a number of self harming behaviours. Through support and counselling, Jill has now on the road to recovery and she is amazed at how healing sharing her story with others has been for both herself and other survivors. She hope that by opening up to others, she will empower them to share their stories as well and seek support. Jill now supports Rainlily, the sexual violence crisis centre in Hong Kong and she has started her own hub for wellness and a space to slow down called Pause Studio and she is raising money for Rainlily with her Pause for a Cause initiative. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussion about sexual assault and violence. Rainlily: https://rainlily.org.hk/eng/service Pause St

Jon opens up about her journey facing cervical cancer. When Jon discovered that she had cancer, she also discovered that she was unexpectedly pregnant. Jon had to make a decision with her husband, did she keep the baby and delay her cancer treatment or did she choose to get cancer treatment straight away and put her health first? Learn more about Jon's struggle and the choices she made when faced with this challenging dilemma. Hong Kong Confidential Details Email: juleshannaford1@gmail.com Network: https://www.auscastnetwork.com/home/hong-kong-confidential Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hongkongconfidential/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/juleshannaford/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hongkongconfidential/ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, YouTube and anywhere you find your podcasts.    Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/hongkongconfidential?alert=2See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Angela Watkins is a psychologist who shares her insights into how we can cope with COVID-19. This is a realistic yet reassuring look at the way that the Coronavirus is impacting us as individuals and on a global level. She gives us tips for managing stress and anxiety during this unprecedented time of uncertainty and ways that we can maintain social distancing, whilst thinking about our own self care. Angela shares strategies for parents on how that can manage home learning with their children. Angela and I discuss the differences between SARS and COVID-19, as we were both in Hong Kong during SARS. She reminds of of ways that we can bounce back after COVID-19 is over. Angela Watkins: angelaw@reddoor.hk Hong Kong Confidential Details Email: juleshannaford1@gmail.com Network: https://www.auscastnetwork.com/home/hong-kong-confidential Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hongkongconfidential/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/juleshannaford/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hongkongconfidential/ Subscribe on Apple Podc

Hong Kong's Green Queen, Sonalie Figueiras chats to me about sustainability, eco living and the importance of awareness and making changes in our lives- however small they maybe! Her digital media platform, Green Queen Media is an incredible publication that is having a huge impact on both its readers and the way that we care for the earth. Sonalie shares her wealth of knowledge and passion for the planet with us all. We discuss everything from climate change, to plastic use, to zero waste and so much more. This is an educational and eye opening podcast with a woman who is a change-maker in the sustainability world and we are proud that she is a Hong Konger! This interview is not to be missed. Green Queen Media: https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/ Hong Kong Confidential Details Email: juleshannaford1@gmail.com Network: https://www.auscastnetwork.com/home/hong-kong-confidential Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hongkongconfidential/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/juleshannaford/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hong

Jonnet talks to us about her work with refugees in Hong Kong. She shares the challenges that refugees face and how they overcome obstacles with dignity. We discuss support networks and ways that refugees give back to our community. Jonnet enlightens us to the myriad of talent and skills that refugees have to offer. This is an eye opening and heartwarming interview about an amazing group of people who are often marginalised in our society. Hong Kong Confidential Details Email: juleshannaford1@gmail.com Network: https://www.auscastnetwork.com/home/hong-kong-confidential Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hongkongconfidential/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/juleshannaford/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hongkongconfidential/ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, YouTube and anywhere you find your podcasts.    Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/hongkongconfidential?alert=2See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Zhou McCulloch shares her story about becoming a chiropractor and starting her own business, UpHealth Hong Kong. Michelle has an interest in maternity and pediatrics and enlightens us about some of the issues that she addresses with mothers and babies. She shares her own moving experience with postpartum depression and how this gives her great empathy to work with others who are going through their own struggles. Michelle explains many of the conditions that she can help people with and the positive effects that she has on people's lives. We discuss some of the urban health issues that are impacting people in today's society and how we can make changes to our lifestyle to improve our health. Contact Michelle: michelle@uphealth.com.hk UpHealth Website: www.uphealth.com.hk Hong Kong Confidential Details Email: juleshannaford1@gmail.com Network: https://www.auscastnetwork.com/home/hong-kong-confidential Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hongkongconfidential/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/juleshannaford/ Ins

Jenna Shellman from ‘Leading with your Gut’ podcast interviews me, Jules Hannaford about my online dating romance scam journey and the making of ‘Fool Me Twice’ true crime podcast.  I was successful and happy in my life and my job, but was still lonely. I turned to online dating as a last resort, after being single for more than a decade. It seemed I was consistently meeting men who were not good enough. One after another, they seemed only to want to swindle me out of my money, and I was getting frustrated. Finally, I met a man who had his life together. Truman was a successful project manager at a construction firm, and seemed as excited as I was about the possibility of building a life with someone special. I travelled across the world to meet him, and the fairy tale immediately began to unravel. All was not as it seemed. I wrote a memoir ‘Fool Me Twice’ and created a true crime podcast of the same name about my experiences. This episode explores my insights into of

Valentina Tudose discusses break ups and how they impact people. She shares her tips on behaviours to avoid during a break up and how setting boundaries can play a part in moving on well. She shares her own personal experience with losing her partner and how she was able to move forward after his untimely passing. She talks about the stages of grief and how someone can cope during these difficult times. Finally, Valentina advises us on how we can date again after heartbreak. Happy Ever After: https://happyeverafter.asia/ Hong Kong Confidential Details Email: juleshannaford1@gmail.com Network: https://www.auscastnetwork.com/home/hong-kong-confidential Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hongkongconfidential/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/juleshannaford/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hongkongconfidential/ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, YouTube and anywhere you find your podcasts.    Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/hongkongconfidential?alert=2See omnystudio.com/listener for

Anika talks about her journey with her special needs daughter who has Mosaic Down Syndrome. Anika shares the joys and the challenges of motherhood with a special needs daughter. Anika started a group called @momsspecialtoo on Instagram as a way of bringing mothers of special needs children together to celebrate their resilience, unity and encourage self-appreciation. She explains how this group of mothers all share advice, wisdom, support and friendship in this growing online platform. This is a heartwarming and inspirational interview that is not to be missed. Find the group on Instagram: @momsspecialtoo Sponsored by: The Playground of Possibilities: https://playgroundofpossibilities.com/ @PlaygroundOfPossibilities Hong Kong Confidential Details Email: juleshannaford1@gmail.com Network: https://www.auscastnetwork.com/home/hong-kong-confidential Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hongkongconfidential/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/juleshannaford/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hongkongconfidential/ Subscribe

Jim Down shares his journey through life with a special needs child. His son James is now 29 and brings joy to the entire family. Jim shares the challenges and highlights they have experienced as a family raising James in Hong Kong. This is a powerful and moving podcast about unconditional love and family values which is not to be missed. Hong Kong Confidential Details Email: juleshannaford1@gmail.com Network: https://www.auscastnetwork.com/home/hong-kong-confidential Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hongkongconfidential/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/juleshannaford/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hongkongconfidential/ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, YouTube and anywhere you find your podcasts.    Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/hongkongconfidential?alert=2See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Valentina Tudose is back with another fantastic podcast on sex and relationships. Today we discuss limiting beliefs in relationships and how we can flip the script. She explains negative self talk and how this can impact both individuals and our relationships. She gives us examples of her own limiting beliefs and how she was able to challenge these thoughts. Valentina gives us the tools to make changes in the way we think so that we can positively impact our love lives. She shares ways that we can harness limiting beliefs into goal setting and become more engaged in our lives. Happy Ever After: https://happyeverafter.asia/ Hong Kong Confidential Details Email: juleshannaford1@gmail.com Network: https://www.auscastnetwork.com/home/hong-kong-confidential Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hongkongconfidential/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/juleshannaford/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hongkongconfidential/ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, YouTube and anywhere you find your podcasts.   &nbs

Shirley Adrain is an executive coach, trainer and facilitator with almost 30 years experience in global financial services. She uses her leadership journey to help others take charge of their careers, find and follow their authentic career path. Shirley runs 'Back to Work Hong Kong' where she helps people (mostly women) get back to work after a career break. She shares her insights into the challenges and the rewards that people face as they try to reinvent themselves or return to the workforce. She also works with corporations to help them recognise the value of hiring returnees in their businesses. This is a fantastic podcast for anyone wanting to start a fresh in the job market. Shirely Adrain: https://www.backtoworkhk.com/ Hong Kong Confidential Details Email: juleshannaford1@gmail.com Network: https://www.auscastnetwork.com/home/hong-kong-confidential Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hongkongconfidential/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/juleshannaford/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hongkongconfidential

Chris Geary from BSD Education discusses the evolving world of technology and  education. We also explore the future of the world of employment along with the impact of A.I., social media and gaming on society. Chris explains the work that his company BSD Education does in preparing educators and young people for the ever changing world of technology and the workforce. This is a fascinating interview providing insights into the way we can empower young people with the digital tools of the future. Chris also gives us great advice as to how educators can bring technology into every classroom in a meaningful way. Chris Geary: https://bsd.education/ Hong Kong Confidential Details Email: juleshannaford1@gmail.com Network: https://www.auscastnetwork.com/home/hong-kong-confidential Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hongkongconfidential/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/juleshannaford/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hongkongconfidential/ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, YouTube and anywhere you fin

Sue Toomey has more than 20 years of experience running businesses and supporting global causes. As Executive Director for HandsOn Hong Kong, Sue's focus is developing the strategic direction and leading the team to mobilize and empower the community to volunteer. HandsOn Hong Kong works with a huge number of charities and NGO's across Hong Kong and they encourage people to make a difference and bring the community together to focus on social needs. Sue shares her personal experiences that led her to be someone who wants to help others. She also talks about the huge impact that she and her team of volunteers have had on the Hong Kong community. Her story is inspirational and she is an awesome role model for others. HandsOn Hong Kong: https://www.handsonhongkong.org/ Hong Kong Confidential Details Email: juleshannaford1@gmail.com Network: https://www.auscastnetwork.com/home/hong-kong-confidential Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hongkongconfidential/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/juleshannaford/ Instagram: https:

Ray Heath is a Psychology teacher with a personal interest in gut and brain health, often referred to as the gut-brain axis. Ray talks to us about how we can use the science of psychology to be the best that we can be. We explore the influence of emotions on memory and look at different holistic approaches to health. Ray explains that the mind, body and gut health is all interconnected. Nature verses nurture is a very interesting topic, along with thought regulation and links to gut health and managing anxiety. We delve into microbiome and how it contributes to regulating our stress response. The role that the gut plays in a person' psychological well-being is huge. We discuss menopause, HRT and how gut health can improve symptoms during this time. Ray explains how gut serotonin can regulate digestion, immunity and the nervous system. Finally, we explore habit change and how we can address this as individuals. Ray Heath: https://www.facebook.com/Psychexcite/   Hong Kong Confidential Details Email: j