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Meet the local influencers who shape our community: read their personal stories and benefit from their insights.
Growing Up Fast: The Girl With A Plan!
Whether she’s leading classmates, dreaming of Harvard or designing a planner for her peers, 10-year-old Riona Carlin likes to stay one step ahead. Elizabeth Kerr reports It’s a sweltering June afternoon. The school year is just winding down and everyone seems to be moving in slow motion through the thick air. So when Riona Carlin logs on to Google Meet, her high-energy greeting and abundant enthusiasm are something of a surprise. “I’m 10 years old, and my favourite colour is
Home. World: Chasing The Light!
For travel writer, photographer and advocate for the little guys Alyssa Campanella the world is her classroom. Elizabeth Kerr reports "I don’t vacation. I travel,” opens Alyssa Campanella. “When we’re away, we’re up at six and out the door by seven. We’re going to go and do something.” No surprise there. Composed as she looks, Alyssa is clearly a barely contained ball of energy: a woman with a style-and-travel blog to maintain and a photography business to nurture, as well a
Best In Sevens: Back On Pitch!
After a long career spanning Spain and Hong Kong, Fernando Recio is finally stepping out for his home team, Ampcontrol DB, at the upcoming Soccer Sevens. Sam Agars reports
Inking Memories: Heart and Soul!
Former Pen ‘n Paper owner and community advocate Sophia Lau-Duehring reflects on her four decades in DB
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.
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
Wise To Waste: The Sustainable Guy!
Martijn Ros shaking up HK's recycling game – linking farms, festivals and food waste.
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
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
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