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Meet the local influencers who shape our community: read their personal stories and benefit from their insights.


To A Tee: Life On The Fairway
DBGC coach and former golf pro Mimi Ho Miu-yee reflects on family, discipline and the unlikely joys of a game she loves playing far more than watching.
3d5 min read


Rooted in the Everyday: Building Trust, One Conversation At A Time!
A year into his role at Discovery Bay Anglican Church, Reverend Drew Courtright is less interested in milestones than in building trust – one conversation, one coffee, one ferry ride at a time
Jan 305 min read


Wise To Waste: The Sustainable Guy!
Martijn Ros shaking up HK's recycling game – linking farms, festivals and food waste.
Dec 31, 20255 min read


Shining Bright: Directing The Spotlight!
A passionate educator, Emma Tielus-Ward leads The Performer’s Studio Theatre Company with heart, imagination and – this month – a festive helping hand. Elizabeth Kerr reports
Dec 1, 20255 min read


Forging Bonds Not Battles: Leading From The Heart!
Former French Foreign Legionnaire turned executive coach, Vladimir Bourov is helping Hong Kong’s men reclaim strength through service, community and conscious leadership. Elizabeth Kerr reports
Oct 31, 20255 min read


Must Love Dogs: Preeti, Unfiltered!
Blunt, big-hearted and endlessly busy, Preeti Sharma’s life is marked by grit, reinvention and dogs – lots of dogs. Elizabeth Kerr...
Oct 1, 20255 min read


Something's Brewing: The Beer Guy!
Chengdu native Maverick Wang is committed to a life in Discovery Bay, and that includes providing us with a signature homegrown brew.
Sep 5, 20255 min read


On The Ball: Fast Bowler!
Heading into Year 13 at DBIS, Hong Kong, China national team cricketer Daniel Mapp is ready to deliver. Elizabeth Kerr reports ...
Aug 1, 20255 min read


Splasher: Diving In Head First!
Having learnt to swim with Splash Foundation, Mary Cruz has found her voice and her second true calling as a volunteer coach. Elizabeth...
Jun 30, 20255 min read
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