Eaton HK
Panellist for a lecture by DJ-writer-music consultant-artist manager-label head Eli1ah
His notes touch on everything from our ever-changing relationship with social media to questions on whether we are collectively upholding the tenets of the musical movements that we claim to represent. Alongside a panel of local creatives, we talked about what the landscape for people wanting to create things in Hong Kong looks like, discussing the challenges, opportunities and everything in between.
Tatler Asia
Moderator: Learning from the journeys of creative women in male-dominated industries, and the struggle for true gender parity
On July 19, 2024, Tatler and The Upper House hosted an edition of House Stories, a monthly panel series at the hotel’s Sky Lounge. It featured Kiri Tse, aka Kiri T, a singer-songwriter and record producer signed to Warner Music Group in Hong Kong; Alice C Wong, creative director of Hong Kong’s first NFT collection Monkey Kingdom; and Betty Ng, founder of the international architectural firm Collective.
“Justice is what love looks like in public, just like tenderness is what love feels like in private.” — Dr. Cornel West
It’s not exactly new news, but the discontent and dysfunction that occurs between journalists and those who they seek to cite as “sources” in public media discourse is a hot topic again with the release of Prince Harry’s autobiography. Even as critiques and commentaries about the role and responsibilities of popular media are on the rise, more scholars are doing public facing work (including knowledge mobilization, community engagement, and activist scholarship). In other words, being able to communicate in ways and through media that aren’t oriented toward the academy is becoming increasingly important. Working with and alongside journalists can support such projects, and learning how to navigate these interactions is crucial…
Interview Radio:
Radio Television Hong Kong - RTH K Radio 3
Are beauty pageants appropriate or relevant in the modern era?
Listen to it here.
Asia Sustainability Conference
Moderating the discussion: “Diversity in Sustainability: How women leaders are leading the charge in Hong Kong”
“There’s A Lot To Be Done When It Comes To Laws” Protecting Women And Sexual Minorities In Hong Kong, Says SCMP Editor Salomé Grouard
Interview for the HK Hub. Read it here.
Women Of Our Time Conference
Moderation of the discussion: “Why are beauty biases real and devastating”
My article Buddhist Nuns and Their Crusade for Recognition in Southeast Asia was featured in the book Gendered Voices, Feminist Visions by Susan Shaw & Janet Lee.
It was included in Chapter 12: Religion and Spirituality