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Meet the local influencers who shape our community: read their personal stories and benefit from their insights.
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 315 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 15 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 55 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 15 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 305 min read
Fast On Their Feet: Tradition In Action
Just back from the 2025 Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne in Dublin, Sofia Brantingham, Molly Whitehead and Fiadh-Rose Howlin share their...
Jun 25 min read
He's Keyed In: Star Of The Show!
Rayming Lan is making classical music cool again, one rockin’ piano performance at a time. Elizabeth Kerr reports For lack of a better...
May 15 min read
Fintech Bad Boy: Calling All Crusaders!
Accountant, marathoner, yoga instructor, family man and frequent flyer Stefano Passarello is on a mission to help good businesses do...
Feb 65 min read
Living To The Full: Trekking Poles Pro!
Loïc Le Jannou, a DB resident of almost 30 years, shares his love of the Lantau trails with Elizabeth Kerr. Use trekking poles his way...
Jan 35 min read
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