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The Menopause SpaceMenopause from a transgender perspectiveWelcome to The Menopause Space Podcast, Season 3, the podcast where we explore the journey of menopause with honesty, humor, and heart. I'm Lisa Tarquini, your host, founder of The Menopause Space and What The Fog* Asia Pacific's Premier Menopause Event.Each week, we'll dive deep into the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of menopause, featuring expert insights, personal stories, and practical tips to empower you on this transformative journey.Together, we’ll explore the physical, emotional, and social aspects of menopause, breaking down the stigma and fostering a community of support.Whether you're navigating sy...
2025-03-1735 min
Awkward Turtle At WorkSPECIAL EPISODE- Schuyler Bailar: Identity, Work, and 'he/she/they' #12On this special Trans Remembrance Day, we are thrilled to bring you our final episode for now, featuring the remarkable Schuyler Bailar. In this conversation, we dive deep into Schuyler's newly released book, 'he/she/they,' a powerful exploration of their personal journey and experiences as a transgender individual.'he/she/they' serves as a catalyst for meaningful conversations about gender identity, acceptance, and the power of personal narratives. As we honour Trans Remembrance Day, we celebrate the resilience and strength of the transgender community. This episode serves as a platform to amplify voices and foster...
2023-11-2036 min
Awkward Turtle At WorkIs mental health the basis on DEI? - Brian Henderson #11Thrilled to have Brian on the show, Founder of Whole Business Wellness!Brian shares his wealth of knowledge on creating thriving cultures in the workplace through applied mindfulness, resilience building, and experiential learning. As the co-founding Chair of the Male Allies initiative and a board member of The Women's Foundation, Brian emphasizes the importance of inclusion, belonging, and positive mental health. Join us as we explore practical strategies for prioritizing well-being and fostering mentally healthy work environments.Episode Highlights:Brian’s journey from business leadership roles to founding Whole Business Wellness.Discover how applied mi...
2023-11-1339 min
Awkward Turtle At WorkADHD & Psychometric testing! - Dr. Kristie Craigen #10ADHD Awareness week is here. So I have Dr. Kristie Craigen on the show today, explaining how her work helps with the neurodivergent community. Dr. Kristie Craigen is the founder of CRAIGEN EVALUATIONS. She is a psychometric testing specialist and expert witness with almost two decades of assessment experience in clinical, educational, and organisational contexts. Since attaining her doctoral degree 10 years ago, her work has focused on the assessment and evaluation of children, adolescents, adults, and families who are experiencing behavioural, emotional, social, and/or academic difficulties often in the presence of complex family systems is...
2023-10-2338 min
Awkward Turtle At Work‘Let's talk ADHD’ in Hong Kong! - Amanda Fok, Founder of Let's Talk ADHD of #9This week I had the pleasure of having Amanda Fok - founder of Let’s talk ADHD. Amanda is organising the ADHD Awareness Week in HK from October 22 - 28th! Undiagnosed ADHD can be the root cause of poor mental health such as anxiety and depression. Just like other so call ‘underrepresented’ groups, ADHD holds a strong stigma and misconception.Amanda is here to debunk all of that and share the MANY POSITIVES of having ADHD! https://www.letstalkadhd.org.hk www.amanda.hk...
2023-10-0934 min
Awkward Turtle At WorkLet's talk Menstruation in Gender Equity - Olivia Cotes-James, founder of Luüna #8I love having products that exists to break taboos and brings social change, introducing Luüna - a natural period care! This week we discussed:- Why talking about menstruation is key in the gender equity conversation.- Repositioning the product as a healthcare product rather than consumer product, and rightly so! - Reframing how we percieve menstrual cycle.- How inclusion may be designed to help a particular group, but true inclusion is when the end result will benefit EVERYONE!- How she uses cul...
2023-09-1835 min
Awkward Turtle At WorkThe power of ‘I don’t know’ & safe space in schools! Joanna Hotung #7 Pt.2Back with the wonderful Joanna Hotung, in Part 2, we talked about: Everyone is talking about safe spaces, but how do we actually create them? The schools need them, the workplace needs them, and frankly in society. As always we chat about these topics from the Asian perspective:The holistic approach to work Developing better listeners The Hong Kong education systems Joanna is the Director of Hotung Mills Education Foundation. She is the Founder of the KG Group, which has seen over 80,000 young people pass through its doors, and alumni are studying at prestigious universities or work...
2023-09-0428 min
Awkward Turtle At WorkThe power of ‘I don’t know’ & safe space in schools! Joanna Hotung #7 Pt.1One of the best conversations I’ve had so far on the show & I will be splitting this up into 2 episodes! Everyone is talking about safe spaces, but how do we actually create them? The schools need them, the workplace need them, and frankly in society. As always we chat about these topics with the Asian perspective:Failure and the power of ‘I don’t know!’ The intergenerational gap in the workplace The ‘human’ skills we need to hone in on Joanna is Director of Hotung Mills Education Foundation. She...
2023-08-2126 min
Awkward Turtle At WorkIs disability always visible? What is disability diversity? Walter Tsui #6In this episode with we discussed:-What is the landscape for Disability in HK & around the world -Why is understanding Disability diversity so important -& Walter’s love for Wing Chun! Walter Tsui is the Co-Founder and CEO of CareER. CareER supports highly educated people with disabilities or special education needs in Hong Kong. CareER was recognised by the Vienna-based Zero Project Award 2021 of being the Innovative Practice for Employment from Civil Society. It was also awarded by The Hong Kong Council of Social Service as the Most Impactful Small and M...
2023-08-0740 min
Awkward Turtle At WorkLet’s talk Mental Health in the Summer, in Hong Kong! Steph Ng - Body Banter #5 Pt 2.Here is part 2 of the episode with Steph from Body Banter. Continuing the theme of Mental Health x Summer in HK, we talked about how this may also play out with other identities we hold, more importantly how this affects EVERYONE. We also discussed how the traditional binary mindset can be harmful in these conversations, and how it can further reinforce negative associations and ideas we tell ourselves. Humans… we create our own problems! NY Times article we referenced on changing the name doesn't address the...
2023-07-2429 min
Awkward Turtle At WorkLet’s talk Mental Health in the Summer, in Hong Kong! Steph Ng - Body Banter #5 Pt.1WE DID IT! With your help, this podcast is now in the Top 80 Hong Kong Podcasts! Truly thank you to every single human that has been listening, supporting and sharing with their circles. See more: https://blog.feedspot.com/hong_kong_podcasts/ ☀️Summer is here, which can be stress-free for some, but high anxiety for others. So I want to introduce Steph to chat about this and what we can all work on. Steph is the founder of Body Banter, a registered S88 charity in Hong Kong that em...
2023-07-1027 min
Awkward Turtle At WorkAllyship is fundamental within the community #4 Yu Sheng, Founder of Heckin UnicornContinuing on the theme of Allyship, but this time, Allyship within the LGBT+ Community! Allyship is not a role exclusive to non-LGBT+ folks, anyone can be an ally. Allyship within the community is what really started the ‘LGBT+’ history. The LGBT+ Community is full of diverse identities and it’s about time that we do a better job of advocating for each other! Allyship is fundamental within the community #4 Yu Sheng Teo, Founder of Heckin' Unicorn You can follow Yu S...
2023-06-2633 min
A Dog Called DiversityDEBATE Live Recording: What's more important in D&I work?What's more important in Diversity & Inclusion work? Is it strategy? Or execution?This episode is the recording of a live Zoom debate on 15 June 2023,with 4 amazing Diversity & Inclusion leaders , a live audience and moderated by Lisa Mulligan, from The Culture Ministry.The Diversity & Inclusion leaders are:Florence Sai Wing ChanChris ChenEmery FungTina ArcillaWhat was the outcome? Listen in and learn :)Making Good: Small Business Marketing PodcastMaking Good helps you do better marketing so you can make a bigger impact. If you’re...Listen on: Apple Po...
2023-06-1658 min
Awkward Turtle At Work#3 Allyship - The make or break of DEI? Fern NgaiPRIDE month is here! 🌈🏳️⚧️ This month is all about celebration - but not just the community. We also need to celebrate the allies that have supported us and helped us to change perception, really our very best cheerleaders! Fern Ngai is an incredible ally, one of the best we can ever ask for. Her work at Community Business still has a huge legacy today, and even know she is now retired, there is no stopping her! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Please remember to give us a rating on the pod, it will help other humans to find this show! Want to share...
2023-06-1339 min
Awkward Turtle At Work#2 - Living in Asia: EY Sponsored, Trans InclusionLast of the mini-series from our sponsor, Ernst & Young (EY). This week, we have Claudia & Henry sharing sharing their lived experiences as Trans Activists, and how it differs in the East and West. On top of that, we also hear about how the sentiment has changed over the years. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Please remember to give us a rating on the pod, it will help other humans to find this show! Want to share your story? Here is how you can get in touch and support this channel: Instagram_ https://www.instagram.com/efun...
2023-05-2936 minAwkward Turtle At Work#1 - Family & Fear: EY Sponsored, Trans InclusionComing back with a BANG 💥 Ernst & Young (EY) has sponsored a mini-series on a topic I am personally very passionate about - Transgender Inclusion 🏳️⚧️This week, Terri McDowell from the trans community and Mia who is a parent of a transgender child - a perspective you don't hear often. This sparked conversations about:How intergenerational, intercultural trans experience plays out What allyship and advocacy can look like, the capacity can be different for everyone The role of parents in Transition 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Please remember to give us a rating on the pod, it will help other humans to...
2023-05-1538 minAwkward Turtle At WorkAwkward Turtle IS BACK!!!After a year of hiatus, AWKWARD TURTLE AT WORK IS BACK!! The Trailer explains where I've been, and what I've been doing this past year, including on where this podcast will be headed! Sooo tune in from next Monday, to hear more amazing human stories! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Please remember to give us a rating on the pod, it will help other humans to find this show! Want to share your story? Here is how you can get in touch and support this channel: Instagram_ https://www.instagram.com/efung94/ LinkedIn_ htt...
2023-05-0902 min
HAVE YOU EATENFor the Love of Me: A life changing decision with Emery FungSometimes, people say 'things change.' They do change, and have we really thought about how much change we can make to our lives?
Adrian Bebbington-Wong talks with Emery Fung about his decision to transition, the challenges he's been going through constantly, and of course, the unlimited opportunities that the life-changing decision has presented to him!
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2023-04-0246 min
Shooting it RAW with Ran Elfassy149 – Emery Fung on Creating the Best Awkward ConversationsWe have one life – how do we make every second count? Join Emery Fung and me as we have the best, most awkward conversation.
We met in Causeway Bay and chatted while overlooking the incredible crush of human population, industry, office towers, and residential highrises. We talked shop about sports, what it is to be comfortable in your own skin, and how life really is an unfolding of transitions.
He also shared his latest project for increasing diversity and inclusion through his podcast, Awkward Turtle, and his company, Awkward Conversations.
Come to school for a c...
2023-02-0355 minA Dog Called DiversityHow to transition gender.....with Emery FungIn life it can take time to know who you are, and how you need or want to show up in the world. This is true for all of us in life. For some it can an even more challenging path. Emery Fung however always knew he was male despite being born female. He always knew how he wanted to dress and how he wanted to be. Born in Hong Kong to a traditional and conservative Chinese family the road to transitioning gender was not easy. This is a story of being clear of your ide...
2022-06-1641 min
Awkward Turtle At WorkLeaving the secure Financial Services career to becoming a Social Entrepreneur - The story behind the Green Queen, Sonalie Figueiras #37Final episode of the series, I had to leave the best till last. Sonalie aka the Green Queen is on the podcast to share her story of starting the Green Queen. We spoke on some of the harsh reality women faces through education, the workplace and the general society. All these experiences nudged her toward taking a risk into starting her own business. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Please remember to give us a rating on the pod, it will help other humans to find this show! Follow GUEST on:LinkedIn_ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalie-figuei...
2022-05-3045 min
Awkward Turtle At WorkHow does Gen Z feel about Sustainability & Work? Anushka Purohit #36No doubt Gen Z has a very different perspective on the world, let alone the workplace. Anushka is in her Final Year and is the CEO and Co-founder of many social-driven businesses. Her university experience was coupled with the madness of COVID and various world-changing events in this period. It is only right to hear what their thoughts are on the world of business and work. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Please remember to give us a rating on the pod, it will help other humans to find this show! Follow GUEST on:Instagram_ https://instagram.com/anushka.purohi...
2022-05-1637 min
Awkward Turtle At WorkWhy is storytelling so important to humans? Both in life and at work?! Imogen Short #35Storytelling is really the basis of this podcast, I wanted to bring real life stories to share with lovely humans in the world and what better way to get someone who is an expert at this! Imogen is a story ninja and award-winning writer. She co-founded Three Wise Sheep Productions to create film and television content that puts women at the front and centre of the story - which got her to attend some really cool film festivals! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Please remember to give us a rating on the pod, it will help other humans to find this show! Follow GUEST...
2022-05-0344 min
Awkward Turtle At WorkHow to become an artist in Hong Kong? Jonathan Jay Lee #34Pursuing art as a career is tough wherever you are in the world. How about being in a city like Hong Kong where Finance is at the heart of everything, and corporates careers are the most sought after? I met Jonathan Jay Lee last year at my TEDx talk and it was incredible to hear his story, the way he sees Hong Kong and his perspective on work and education is admirable. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Please remember to give us a rating on the pod, it will help other humans to find this show! Follow GUEST on:Instagram_ http...
2022-04-1837 min
Awkward Turtle At WorkCan a Digital Lifestyle Media Platform make an impact to the world ? Chris Edwards #33Having a lifestyle media platform online seems to be everywhere nowadays, but what was it like 13 years ago when this format of online media was almost unheard of?! Listen to the story on how she founded The Honeycombers! Chris is now ready to take it to the next level, lifting other Entrepreneur up by starting a community over at Launchpad - essentially giving us what she wished she had when she first got started! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Please remember give us a rating on the pod, it will help other humans to find this show! Follow GUEST on...
2022-04-0436 min
Awkward Turtle At WorkHow does ‘finding your passion’ really happen? - Kei Kei Chan #32It does seem like the future of work will look a lot like working from home. It now seems silly that we don’t invest in our home office! This week I want to bring a real-life example on how ‘finding your passion’ really works. Kei Kei is a Certified Office Ergonomic Specialist, the Founder of EKOBOR – a company specialised in ergonomic furniture. Her passion came suffering from severe back pain during her pregnancy. She studied the correlation between health and correct posture, she started to explore and studied further on ergonomics and now Kei Kei’s miss...
2022-03-2147 min
Awkward Turtle At WorkCan Mindfulness help with your Career? Genevieve Heng #31Picture this. You wake up tired and you are late. It’s a Monday morning and you have a presentation with your boss. You feel groggy and down. You just had to sprint to make the train. On your way out, someone bumps into you and someone’s card was stuck in the ticket machine. Your day is now ruined, in fact, this is going to be a bad week until Friday night. I am sure we’ve all been here so many times before. Well, Gen is here to tell you on the podcast, we can put an...
2022-03-0737 min
Awkward Turtle At WorkWhat goes into making music? Jodie Chan #30Singing and making music is one of the top skills I wish I had! I have always been so envious of people who can do both - so this week we have Jodie Chan on the show, who is an independent Singer-Songwriter in Hong Kong. We talked about how music came to her life, why she decided to pursue it now after entering the world of tech in her day job, how she expresses herself through music and what she has learned along the way! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Please remember give us a rating on the pod, it will help other humans to...
2022-02-2136 min
Awkward Turtle At WorkWhat is life after professional football like? Shannon Moloney #29WE ARE BACK! After a short break over Christmas and New Years - the Awkward Turtle pod is back! Let’s kick off the show for 2022 with yet another amazing human who I had the pleasure to meet to through sport. Shannon is an ex-spurs (I know, this is painful for me) player in the UK and she’s now out here in Hong Kong as the AIA Ambassador and Global Football Development Coach for Spurs. We of-course talked about how great Arsenal is (I wish!) but in all seriousness, we talked about how she got in...
2022-02-0746 min
Transformative Purpose with Aaron PangS1E23: How to Motivate Yourself at Work with Emery FungEmery Fung joins with Aaron Pang to explore how people should think about the role of career, how it serves our life rather than just a stable paycheck. We chat about the life lessons he learned over the years and his personal transformation journey which he has embarked on. Emery shares failing is one of the biggest things which can help us grow and learn how to deal with adverse situations. Emery is a TEDx speaker, podcaster and host of Awkward Turtle at Work and a talent acquisition leader.
2022-02-0736 min
What Kind of Asian Are You?Being Trans In Asia (Emery's Transition Story) w/ Emery Fung / #65Send us a textThis is the season finale for season 3. Thank you for joining us on this great journey and we hope that you have gained something from it. We will be taking a small break from uploading and will be back in the spring. So please don't forget about us and please come back to us when we are back in a few months. Also, please give us a 5 ⭐ rating on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and wherever you can give us a rating! An Apple Podcast Review is greatly appreciated as well. Don't forget to...
2022-01-281h 06What Kind of Asian Are You?Being Trans In Asia (Emery's Transition Story) w/ Emery Fung / #65Send us a textThis is the season finale for season 3. Thank you for joining us on this great journey and we hope that you have gained something from it. We will be taking a small break from uploading and will be back in the spring. So please don't forget about us and please come back to us when we are back in a few months. Also, please give us a 5 ⭐ rating on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and wherever you can give us a rating! An Apple Podcast Review is greatly appreciated as well. Don't forget to...
2022-01-281h 06
The D&Igest: Diversity & Inclusion at work2. Emery Fung on normalising the trans journey (for everybody who isn’t)Emery Fung, a special guest from Hong Kong, joins us on the upcoming edition of The D&IGest. Emery wears several hats—he's TedX speaker, an LGBTQ+ champion, a podcast host, and a corporate speaker—and he does so with such zeal that it's contagious.
In this episode, Emery talks about his transition from Elaine and how he navigated his journey through his years in the UK and Hong Kong.
Have a listen to Emery's podcast- Awkward Turtle at Work.
2022-01-2546 min
Awkward Turtle At Work#28 Awkward Turtle at TEDx!Todayyyy! I am going to sing my own praises for a few minutes if I may. This is going to be the last pod of the year and I want to recap on where this podcast has taken me and all the amazing experiences I had. Obvs will be talking about the Tedx experience too if you are interested! Anyways, wish you all Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! See you in 2022! ❤️🐢Emery x Instagram_ @Efung94 https://www.instagram.com/efung94/ Youtube_ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4...
2021-12-1925 min
#impact | Social Impact, Social Entrepreneurship, Careers for Social GoodLIVE | Podcasters that make an impact | Cissy Radford, Emery Fung, Juhi GangaramaniAudio is a medium that allows telling stories in an impactful, intimate way. Today you meet the creators behind four of Hong Kong’s most popular podcasts in a unique panel about podcasting as an alternative approach to storytelling. Recorded LIVE at Hong Kong International Literary Festival How do these Podcasters approach their subjects, how do...
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2021-12-081h 01
#impact Podcast: Social Impact | Social Entrepreneurship | Careers for Social GoodLIVE | 4 Podcasters that make an impact | LIVE at Hong Kong International Literary FestivalAudio is a medium that allows telling stories in an impactful, intimate way. Today you meet the creators behind four of Hong Kong's most popular podcasts in a unique panel about podcasting as an alternative approach to storytelling. Recorded LIVE at Hong Kong International Literary Festival How do these Podcasters approach their subjects, how do they tackle sensitive topics like (mental) health, resilience, and belonging as they are setting out to make a positive impact on their audience in Hong Kong and beyond? What are the hurdles and setbacks? What are the (unexpected) r...
2021-12-081h 01
Awkward Turtle At Work#27 - LIVE recording! The magic of podcasting @ HK International Literary FestivalI was honoured to be alongside the hosts of In The Changing Room and KELY Support Group (This Hong Kong Life). The panel was of-course hosted by the wonderful Regina Larko who we had on #14 - the founder of #impact. We had this great discussion about the magic of podcasting, and some Q&A at the end with our live audience! We had such a great chat on stage, we thought we should share that with all our listeners, so here it is, enjoy! Follow GUEST on:#im...
2021-12-0559 min
Awkward Turtle At WorkWhat you need to know before you D.I.E #26 Jocelyn Brady | Brain CoachWe can all agree that the current school system is great for pumping out workers, but do we also agree that a linear school system may not be enough for today’s world? One of the key messages of this pod is to inspire humans to really think what it is they want, and this week we have a Brain Coach explaining why that is paramount. Follow GUEST on:Instagram_ https://www.instagram.com/jocelthem/?hl=en Youtube_ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGQAm7AlSKTAyZI83f5Xxa...
2021-11-2139 min
Awkward Turtle At WorkWhat makes you you? Is it your gender, socioeconomic background, personality? Leila McKenzie-Delis #25Originally from Hong Kong, Leila was adopted and relocated to the UK when she was 6. That was the first time she felt different to those around her. Her lived experienced and dyslexia meant she saw the world with a different lens to most people. She found her passion in diversity through work and subsequently founded DIAL Global! Follow GUEST on:LinkedIn_ https://www.linkedin.com/in/leilamckenzie/ Instagram_ https://www.instagram.com/leila_mckenzie_delis/ Twitter_ https://twitter.com/DIALGlobal_ Website_ https://www.dialglobal.org
2021-11-0843 min
Awkward Turtle At WorkWould you like to be a Travel Blogger? From BBC Admin to Travel Blogger/ Documentary Producer/ Director #24 Bella FalkEveryone says they want to be travel blogger. But it’s so much more than just taking candid photos with a pretty background. They are storytellers, writers, photographers all rolled into one. Bella started as as Admin on the BBC, made her own luck and became a documentary producer/director and here she is sharing how she learned to be a travel blogger! Follow GUEST on:Instagram_ https://www.instagram.com/passportandpixels/ Twitter_ https://twitter.com/PassportAndPix Website_ https://www.bellafalk.co.uk Want t...
2021-10-2434 min
Awkward Turtle At WorkReally, how important is a degree? Jonaed Lqbal | Founder & CEO, NoDegree.com #23Really, how important is a degree? Jonaed Lqbal | Founder & CEO, NoDegree.com #23 They say that Education is the key to success. So des your Bachelor Degree determine how successful you will be? Does not having a degree mean you will not be successful at all? For me going to school means more than just learning academically, it also means to learn about the importance of hard work, team work, how to communicate with different people, how to exchange ideas and learn self-awareness - which ironically I feel we are lacking very much in the world ri...
2021-10-1040 min
Awkward Turtle At WorkShould you get a Mentor? 2022 LGBT+ Mentoring Programme - Scot Jones, Randell Aranza #22In today’s noisy world, it’s easy to lost sight on what we really want. There are distractions everywhere. I have been thinking about finding a mentor, but I don’t really know what is mentoring? Why should I get a mentor? How to even find the right mentor? So when I was so excited to connect with Scot, the 2022 LGBT+ Mentoring Programme Manager, and here he is on the podcast sharing the story how this all came about. We even have Randell, a mentee of the programme to share his experience!
2021-09-2634 min
Awkward Turtle At WorkWhy is LinkedIn important? Why do you have a LinkedIn Profile? Karen Tisdell - LinkedIn Profile Writer, Trainer #21I must admit as a recruiter, I never fully utilised LinkedIn as a platform. I, like many people uses LinkedIn because we feel we should be on there, it’s a platform to connect recruiter & candidates with job opportunities. But Karen has a very different angle of this, listen to the LinkedIn expert yourself! Follow GUEST on:Website_ www.KarenTisdell.com LinkedIn_ https://www.linkedin.com/in/karentisdell/ Want to share your story? Here is how you can get in touch and support this channel:...
2021-09-1347 min
In The Changing RoomEmery Fung - Masculinity and SportEpisode 9 of Season 3 is Emery Fung! Emery has a strong passion for sport. From a young age, he developed a strong sense of community and belonging through sport, and saw the power of teamwork from day one. Being a transgender man, sport was and is a safe space for Emery. It allows him to be in touch with his masculine side and fully express himself. In this episode, we talk all about the role of gender in sport, masculinity, binaries, and more. Emery also has his podcast ‘Awkward Turtle’. A comedy standup-like podcast that tackles the...
2021-09-0243 min
Me & The Market Goliath PodcastEP17: Investing in People and Work Culture w. Emery FungThe wait is over. Our latest episode release is all about investing in people. The host of Awkward Turtle At Work, Emery Fung, joins our latest episode as he shares his experience interviewing entrepreneurs, business executives, and professional athletes including Hong Kong Fencing Olympian, Moonie Chu, on his podcast.
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Having been in recruitment for 5 years+ within the Professional Services Space, Emery has built a strong network and on the basis in finding the right people and starting the right conversations. He is very curious about what makes a strong culture in a firm by understanding their underlying va...
2021-08-3132 min
Awkward Turtle At Work#20 - Mela Habijan | Miss Trans Global 2020, Writer, Actress, LGBTQIA+ Advocate | I am a product of couragePodcasting has allowed me to meet so many AMAZING humans! Mela is the next incredible human I want to introduce you all to. She is the 1st ever Miss Trans Global! Mela gave some super awesome affirmations we can all use and talked about why it’s important for her to spread these messages. Follow GUEST on:Facebook_https://www.facebook.com/melahabijan/ Instagram_ https://www.instagram.com/missmelahabijan/?hl=en Youtube_ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCzGvEsig4A2cpf884i7tRA LinkedIn_ https://www.linkedin.com/in...
2021-08-2945 min#impact | Social Impact, Social Entrepreneurship, Careers for Social GoodUnity in Diversity | Dennis Philipse and Emery Fung | Gay Games Hong KongDennis Philipse, Founder & Co-Chair, Gay Games Hong Kong and Emery Fung, Volunteer at Gay Games Hong Kong talk inclusion through the power of sports. SDG 10 in the spotlight Sustainable Development Goal 10 highlights Reduced Inequalities. The Gay Games were founded with a mission to bring acceptance of sexual diversity, featuring lesbian, gay, bisexual,...
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2021-08-2551 min
Awkward Turtle At Work#19 - Stef Teng | Senior Manager, Diversity Equity & Inclusion | Make room for conversation, invite it if you canD&I has been a buzzword thrown around left right and centre for the past year. But do we actually know what it means? Where does it start and where does it end? Stef, a D&I professional shared some gems with me on this podcast! Quick update: This podcast will be bi-weekly going forward to ensure we can keep up the quality! Follow GUEST on:LinkedIn_ https://www.linkedin.com/in/stef-teng-1181642a/ Want to share your story? Here is how you...
2021-08-1542 min#impact Podcast: Social Impact | Social Entrepreneurship | Careers for Social GoodUnity in Diversity | Dennis Philipse and Emery Fung | Gay Games Hong KongFind show notes and all links mentioned here. Join #impact Club here to connect with our passionate team, our brilliant guests, and wonderful listeners.
2021-08-0951 min
Awkward Turtle At Work#18 - Sho Dewan | CEO Founder, Workhap | Find what you are great atWe have our first LinkedIn Top Voice in the house - Sho! He has some of the best and most honest content across instagram, Tik Tok & LinkedIn. We shared our perspective on work and he gave some really solid tip on what it actually means to build your career.Follow GUEST on:Instagram_ https://www.instagram.com/workhap/ LinkedIn_ https://www.linkedin.com/in/shodewan/ Facebook_ https://www.facebook.com/workhapofficial/Want to share your story? Here is how you can get in to...
2021-08-0841 min
Awkward Turtle At Work#17 - Kayla Wong | Founder, Basics for Basics | Constantly ask yourself questionsKayla Wong is in the house this week! She is one of the most inspirational role model we have here in Hong Kong, a great champion for the youth, she advocates for sustainability fashion, LGBT and gender issues. Another fantastic example of living your true self, not falling to the trap of fulfilling other people expectation of you (easier said than done of course), listen for some great stories and tips on how to find your own path! Follow GUEST on:Instagram_ https://www.instagram.com/kaylaiw/ Website_ https://www.ba...
2021-08-0149 min
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Awkward Turtle At Work#16 - Gigi Chan | Fitness coach and consultant | Work smarter not harderIt was only a matter a time I have Gigi on the podcast! Gigi is one of the most active people I know, she lives and breathes active lifestyle. Always smashing it in everything she does - she recently branched out to Shanghai to continue her career in fitness, redefining and always pushing the social norms! Here is her take in work and life! Follow GUEST on:Instagram_ https://www.instagram.com/ggchan22/ Want to share your story? Here is how you can get in touch and su...
2021-07-2539 min
Awkward Turtle At Work#15 - Sophia Hotung | Illustrator & Writer | Enthusiasm over talentHong Kong is an amazing place to meet some amazing people. Well, I met this week’s guest, Sophia in the streets of Hong Kong! We had a genuine conversation about what work means for someone living with disability, what your identity is when your ‘productivity’ looks different to other people, how you come to terms with yourself to shape the work that suits you! Truly amazing mindset! Follow GUEST on:Instagram_ www.instagram.com/sophiahotung Facebook_ https://www.facebook.com/SophiaHotung/ Website_ www.sophiahotung.com LinkedIn...
2021-07-1851 min
Awkward Turtle At Work#14 - Regina Larko | Podcaster, Founder of #Impact | Allow yourself to have doubtsRegina is one of the people who pushed me to start podcasting, but without her knowing! That is the power of this platform, everyone can have a voice on here, every story is valid, and you never know how one story can change someone’s life. Have a listen to why she fell in love with audio! Follow GUEST on:Website_ https://www.hashtagimpact.com #Impact Instagram_ https://www.instagram.com/hashtagimpact/ Regina’s Instagram_ https://www.instagram.com/regina_larko/ Facebook_ https://www.facebook.com/hashtagi...
2021-07-1148 min
Awkward Turtle At Work#13 - Dan Dan Zhu | Founder & CEO, DG Recruit | When you are special, you earn special moneyEveryone wants to retire early. Well Dan Dan did it when she was 28 🤯, and nope she wasn’t born with a sliver spoon in her mouth and nope she didn’t have a leg up or have any special talents. In fact, she was the babysitter’s daughter. But she found a way, listen to how she made herself special to make special money 💵Follow GUEST on:LinkedIn_ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dandanzhu/ Instagram_ https://www.instagram.com/dandanzhudg/?hl=en Twitter_ https://twitter.com/dandanzhudg Website_ http...
2021-06-2759 min
Awkward Turtle At Work#12 - Moonie Chu | Professional Fencer | Don’t stop and have faith🤺We have an Olympian in the house!!! I hope everyone is as excited as I am, life as an Athlete is something I’ve always been jealous of! This chat was even more interesting because Moonie is also an influencer - talk about Modern Olympian eh?! Moonie shared her journey from Lindsay Lohan to the fencer & influencer she is today, how social media created the new pathway for her but at the same time, what it takes to be in that position. Something we can all learn!! Best of luck for Tokyo!! What an amazin...
2021-06-2034 min
Awkward Turtle At Work#11 - Mabel Lau | Calligrapher | You have to try a lot of thingsWhat’s in your head when you hear Chinese Calligraphy? A retired old man who studied Chinese Literature? This is further from the truth - Mabel doesn’t see knowing Chinese as the basic requirement in Chinese Calligraphy, nor you have to be old. Chinese Calligraphy is so much more than just writing words, it is an art that can help meditate, a medium to express personal beliefs and feelings! Since Mabel turned her weekend interest into a passion, she has already gain strides in the business world with Chinese Calligraphy, and I might start taking this up myself!!! ...
2021-06-1340 min
Awkward Turtle At Work#10 - Coco Chan | Personal Trainer | Value time over moneyCan you believe it?! It’s already the 10th episode of the new series, a small milestone but I love the small wins! So this week, I have one of my best friend on the show, Coco! She is by far the most active person I know on the planet, she lives and breathes the outdoor and is always up and about before the sunrises. We talked about our boarding school life, being abroad from a young age and of course how she made a switch from marketing to the fitness industry and is having the best relationship with th...
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Awkward Turtle At Work#9 - Shinn Kawasaki | Videographer | People like you for youI have another incredible podcast for you! Shinn and I met through the footballing world here in Hong Kong. He is a genuine jack of all trades, he is a Videographer by trade, Commercial Model, Footballer, Surfer, Youtuber, Podcaster, the list goes on…. And he does all in the name of PASSION. He managed to merged all his interests together into his work and shared some really solid advice he got from others in his journey!Follow GUEST on:Website_ https://www.twentyonevisuals.com Instagram_ https://www.instagram.com/shinn21/
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Awkward Turtle At Work#8 - Aydian Dowling | Transgender Activist | It’s never as scary as you thinkOh my! Oh my! Oh my! I don’t know how I pulled this off but I managed to get the incredible Aydian Dowling on the show! He is the first-ever transgender male to be on the front cover of Men’s Health Magazine, 2 time guest on THE Ellen Degeneres show and most importantly, he is a dad and trans activist. This is not the podcast you want to miss! Follow GUEST on:Instagram_ https://www.instagram.com/alionsfear/ Youtube_ https://www.youtube.com/c/AydianDowling/about Website_ https...
2021-05-2356 min
Awkward Turtle At Work#7 - Emily Tan | Mental Health Advocate | Find your stimulationThe definition of Health should include physical, mental and spiritual altogether. Emily has experienced the ups and downs at both ends and knows firsthand the repercussions that could happen if we continue to neglect health. She could easily go off the grid after her cancer diagnose, but she is determined to use the power in her story to help others take ownership in their mental health.Follow Emily on:Instagram_ @theemilytan https://www.instagram.com/theemilytan/ Podcast_ Tackling Minds https://open.spotify.com/show/2O53X7V17484FVpXUBKGZS?si=LM5L...
2021-05-161h 04
Awkward Turtle At Work#6 - Claire Marie Lim aka. dolltr!ck | Music Technologist | Work hard, stay humble and don’t be lateEveryone wants to give back to their community but not everyone feels comfortable to until they are ‘successful’. This is the the opposite for Claire aka. dolltr!ck. This week we talk about the world of Music, specifically Music Technology for young female artists. Claire shares her story in finding her passion by simply exposing herself to different things, how to tailor her own experiences into her work and the power, the thrills she gets in connecting with people in her work. Follow GUEST on:Instagram_ @dolltrick https://www.instagram.com/dolltrick/ Y...
2021-05-0955 min
Awkward Turtle At Work#5 - Akashdeep Gill | Chef | Do what you likeWhat we know now and what we know pre-COVID has drastically changed. Everything we thought was the norm is now a pleasure - including eating out! This week we have someone who turned their passion into a business - he simply started by making meal prep for his sister as a side project and it quickly turned into Grams 852. Here is how he did it! Follow Akashdeep on:Instagram_ @Grams.852 https://www.instagram.com/grams.852/ Website_ https://grams852.com Want to share your story? Here is...
2021-05-0239 min
Awkward Turtle At Work#4 - Lara Quie | Executive Coach, Ex-Lawyer | Come out of your shellThis week we have the amazing Lara Quie on the show! She has had what people would consider to be a very successful career, an Oxford Graduate Lawyer. For Lara, this was not enough. She made a hard decision to leave the legal industry and since has set up multiple successful businesses all stemming from her personal interests, including executive coaching and textile design. Her mission is to help people to live their best life now without any regrets. She loves to motivate and inspire people to step out of their comfort zone. Another great advice on how to...
2021-04-251h 00
Awkward Turtle At Work#3 - 陳婉婷(牛丸) | Football Coach | 因為相信所以看見There is still so much stigma around aspiring athletes or entering sports as a career. Today we have 陳婉婷(牛丸) who is the first-ever female football coach to have led a professional men’s football team in top flight football. She has broke through the glass ceiling and won multiple personal awards, but if you ask her - these have never been her driver. The focal point has always been about learning and how to believe in yourself. Personal Awards won: Hong Kong Football Best Coach (2015-16 quarter)2016 Asian Football Association (AFC) Annual Awards...
2021-04-181h 07
Awkward Turtle At Work#2 - J Lou | Content Creator | Don’t listen to your doubtsIf you are a performer at heart then content creation may be for you! Listen to my chat with J Lou on how she started this journey just because she took it up as an interest, a real life example how you can turn your interests into your own reality. Let me know what you think! Follow J Lou on:Instagram_ @Jlouoffical https://www.instagram.com/jlouofficial/ Youtube_ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC530gKG2oJ26FIgQzAyqqow Want to share your story? Her...
2021-04-1144 min
Awkward Turtle At Work#1 - Jerry Won | Authentic Asian American Storyteller | Don’t obsess over the DestinationPodcasting is growing to become one of the mainstream media platforms, we are seeing more and more celebrities and sponsors getting in the game. The beauty of podcasts is the intimacy you can get directly with your audience, but there is still an apparent gap in the types of stories we are getting, so Jerry took it upon himself to build a media company to amplify the voices of Asian Americans. Here is our chat about how he left the corporate world to pursue his passion! Follow Jerry on:Instagram_ @Jerryjwon https://w...
2021-04-0456 min
Erik Atia Official PodcastErik Atia #74 March 2021 MixTracklist:
00:00 Le Pedre - Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight) (Extended Mix)
01:16 Alesso & Armin van Buuren - Leave A Little Love (Extended Mix)
03:04 LUM!X, KSHMR, Gabry Ponte feat. Karra - Scare Me (Chico Rose Extended Remix)
04:04 Justus - Meant To Be (Extended Mix)
07:05 HIDDN feat. Mila Falls - We Got Love (Extended Mix)
08:53 AXMO - Paralyzed (Extended Mix)
10:55 Antoine Delvig - Techno 99 (Extended Mix)
12:28 Blasterjaxx feat. Amanda Collis - Rescue Me (Extended Mix)
14:12 Jimmy Clash x Juicy M - The Sign (Extended Mix)
15:27 KEVU, SaberZ - Dream Team (Extended Mix)
16:58 Justin Prime x Husman - Ninja (Extended Mix)
19:55...
2021-03-281h 01Awkward Turtle At WorkAwkward Turtle At Work Trailer!Hello Humans! Welcome to new and improved Awkward Turtle - Season 2. The Awkward Turtle - At Work. This podcast is all about people, passion and profession. With me, your host, Emery.Now, the reason why I wanted to do a podcast about work, is because I have realised something quite bad and unhealthy. I have realised 90% people I know hate their jobs and hates Monday. And I am sure you know what I mean. Work is always a word we avoid during evenings and weekends. But why should it be this way. Work is...
2021-03-2603 min
What Kind of Asian Are You?28 - The UK Boarding School Experience and the Effect on Relationship with Family with Emery Fung (awkwardturtle_pod)Send us a textMy guest today is Emery Fung, a Hong Kong-born, native English and Cantonese speaker who has lived in the UK for over 10 years. His joy so far has been in working with people. His skills are in building a community, foresting relationships, business development, research and pitching. Outside of his professional life, he is a LGBT advocate, Social Media Junkie and Sports fanatic. He can be found playing football, hockey or wake-surfing across Hong Kong! Last but not least, he is a podcaster with a podcast called Awkward Turtle, a podcast exploring today’s...
2021-03-1158 minWhat Kind of Asian Are You?28 - The UK Boarding School Experience and the Effect on Relationship with Family with Emery Fung (awkwardturtle_pod)Send us a textMy guest today is Emery Fung, a Hong Kong-born, native English and Cantonese speaker who has lived in the UK for over 10 years. His joy so far has been in working with people. His skills are in building a community, foresting relationships, business development, research and pitching. Outside of his professional life, he is a LGBT advocate, Social Media Junkie and Sports fanatic. He can be found playing football, hockey or wake-surfing across Hong Kong! Last but not least, he is a podcaster with a podcast called Awkward Turtle, a podcast exploring today’s...
2021-03-1158 min
Awkward Turtle13 - If I were a boy (Season Finale!🐢)SEASON FINALE!! Thank you so much for listening in the last few months. This is by far the best project I’ve worked on by myself and I hope every single one of you enjoyed it as much as I have. This last episode of the series is a personal one but rest assured there are still a few twists and jokes on this podcast. This pod is all about my transition process, how I felt, how I am feeling and how I pledge to become. The most personal podcast yet! ...
2021-03-0813 minAwkward Turtle12 - 99 problems and pockets are oneIt seems like today every news is bad news. There are so many unjust and inequality embedded in today’s society, right down to our pockets. I am not joking, pockets inequality is a real thing.
2021-02-2210 minAwkward Turtle11 - Lunar New Year, The God of WealthHAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR!! This is the biggest holiday for Chinese culture and one of the biggest holidays in the world. There are so many traditions and customs to look at, so so many cool things happen during this week. In this short episode, I will attempt to do a quick recap on what happens and of course, who is the god of wealth.
2021-02-1512 minAwkward Turtle10 - I Eat for SurvivalThis marks the 10th Episode of Awkward Turtle! For this small milestone, I will be talking about one of the most common languages across the world. Food. Everyone loves food. Everyone enjoys a good meal. Especially living in Hong Kong, it’s a big culture within eating out. You can find all sorts of cuisines here, from street food to world-renowned Michelin Star restaurants. But I must confess - I am very much against it. I am always rushing to finish my food and I would order the same over and over again. And here is why. ...
2021-02-0816 minAwkward Turtle9 - Are You The Same Or Are You Normal?Since I have thrown my girlfriend under the bus in the last episode, it’s only fair to throw myself under the bus in the following week.This episode is around a few quirks and strong opinions I have. I share some of my values in life and what bugs me the most. And if you ever feel like you want to prank me, you can probably draw a lot of inspiration from this episode. Enjoy!
2021-01-2510 minAwkward Turtle8 - Dating Someone Who Is (book) SmartThey always say the secret of dating is that you should find someone who has common interests, someone who can make you better and someone who has the same values as you. I have not listened to that advice and here is how it turned out.
2021-01-1811 minAwkward Turtle7 - I Wish I Was An Influencer With Flowers In My HairOhhh what I would do to be born in the 2000s. Where the internet is on fleek and everything is so woahhh. Technology was a very different thing when I was growing up. WorkArt and Pinball were the best apps, where today TikTok and Instagram takes the crown. We also talk about how the memes culture have evolved from the original planking and Harlem Shake. Memes are now so commonly used, what will this mean for the future?!
2021-01-1111 minAwkward Turtle6 - I Am Not Very BrightMy parents spotted I wasn’t going to be the sharpest tool in the box, so they sent me to a boarding school to build CHARACTER. A chance for me to thrive, a place where not only academic matters. My life took a very different turn, I had some great experiences that I would have never gotten and made some life long friends, oh and I can no longer count.
2021-01-0410 minAwkward TurtleBONUS EP - Happy New Year!!!2020 has been an eventful year, to say the least. We all discovered things about ourselves that we shouldn't know for example how many hours we can stay in Pjs for. 2021 just need to get here now. Happy New Year!
2021-01-0103 minAwkward Turtle5 - AA, Asian ArsenalThey say it’s the hopes that kills you as an Arsenal fan. This is very true and even more true when you are living 10,000 miles across the world. Waking up at 3am to watch Arsenal is a whole other experience on its own. Being an Arsenal fan in Asia has given some tips on how to navigate real life, how to deal with with disappointments and frustrations but with a glimmer of hope that everything will be great again *fingerscrossed*
2020-12-2809 minAwkward Turtle4 - Growing Up With 2 CulturesWestern and Asian values are extremely different. I have learned that sometimes the off-colour comments is unintentional, ignorance or just flat out racist. We also talk about what is the best way to react if this awful thing happens to you. If in doubt just smile and be nice, that always throws them off. If you can't convince them, confuse them. *Plays Selena Gomez - Kill them with Kindness*
2020-12-2111 minAwkward Turtle2 - Life after CoronavirusCORONAVIRUS CORONAVIRUS CORONAVIRUS The most talked about topic of 2020. 2020 is the year that we all re-confirmed that most men in power are a bit of a fraud. The world pretty much collapsed and there will be a ‘new normal’ on the rise. But what does all these mean to tissues companies, tourists and the most important thing - what will happen to fuckboys?!
2020-12-1411 minAwkward Turtle3 - Keeping Up With the FootballersFootball is a macho man sport, a place for grown men. Well, I beg to differ. Football has been marketed externally as a macho sport. But really it’s a reality TV show for men. Transfer window, new player unveiling, awards shows is basically the Met Gala for boys.
2020-12-1407 minAwkward Turtle1- Guide to Hong Kong - Fatal VanHong Kong - one of the biggest city in the world. Known for its fast-paced and efficiency, the city truly never sleeps, the powerhouse of Asia. A city where 7-11 is king, and 5 mins equals forever. Convenience and speed is the minimum requirement for anything you do here, everyday life is on fast forward x4. This week we look into what makes Hong Kong Hong Kong? Is it the Dim Sum, is it the Skyscrapers or is it *DRUMROLL* Minibuses?
2020-12-1414 minAwkward TurtleThe Awkward Turtle Trailer!Listen. Here’s the deal. You give me approx 10 mins and 39 seconds a week and I will give you a few things that everyone wants. I will give you confidence, you will feel more attractive and I will give you happiness. Because the jokes is on me! This podcast is basically me oversharing the ever little things that I take way too personally. Things like why can’t Apple just know we don’t ever close the Spotify App on purpose. It’s disrupting my flow into my nap, big time. Yes, It’s serious okay guys. My e...
2020-12-1300 min