Woman Empowering Women

Garagers are an eclectic and fun-loving bunch, which means weekend recommendations - whether it's restaurants, exhibitions, hiking spots, or live music - is never in short supply. But when the Sassy Hong Kong Team joined QRC Garage, we knew that we were going to be truly plugged into the finest that the city had to offer. The editor of this fempire, Lauren isn't just the savvy go-to person for all things Hong Kong. Her insatiable wanderlust means that she's constantly on the lookout for the next adventure. When she's not traversing the latest and greatest eateries in the city, Hong Kong-born & bred Lauren is keenly pursuing her other passions: "women empowering women, creative communities, the growing art scene in HK." We know you're waiting for it; read on to find out where she's dining and what she's reading (when it's not Sassy, of course).

On Entrepreneurialism

ENTREPRENEURIALISM IS...

Pursuing your passion, constantly learning, adapting to bumps along the road and being innovative.

HOW DO YOU THINK WE CAN EMPOWER WOMEN IN THE STARTUP COMMUNITY?

By giving women opportunities and platforms to connect with each other and share ideas, advice and lend support.

Lauren's Picks

WHAT'S YOUR CURRENT FAVOURITE RESTAURANT IN HONG KONG?

Chachawan never disappoints, I could eat there everyday! Looking forward to trying the new 'Fish School' in Sai Ying Pun too.

WHAT'S YOUR CURRENT FAVOURITE SPOT FOR DRINKS?

Mahalo in Wan Chai - Tiki vibes, awesome bartenders and a yummy poke!

WHAT TV SHOW ARE YOU WATCHING RIGHT NOW?

Doctor Foster.

OTHER THAN SASSY HONG KONG, WHAT ARE YOUR BLOGS / MAGAZINES OF CHOICE?

Monocle, The Guardian, Dazed and Confused, Refinery 29, Hello Giggles.

Weekends are for...Relaxing, seeing friends & family, dim sum, hikes - making the most out of HK!

Garage Blog Between Passion and Pragmatism: Interview With Zev, the Artist Behind The 33PRESS

As part of our #BeTheChange series, we sit down and discuss how work has evolved, with change-makers in our Garage Community.

This week we chat with Zev, an artist and lighting consultant. She uses The 33PRESS moniker for her artistic endeavors, and prefers to remain anonymous!

We chat about finding fulfillment, creating balance, and embracing discomfort in a cut-throat city like Hong Kong.

^{Author: Ching Lam Ip, Programme & Marketing Lead, Garage Society}

Garage Blog Data-Driven Design: Marketing In the Brave New World [Mandy's In-House Notes]

Welcome back to Mandy's In-House Notes, a twice-monthly column touching on all things brand-building, entrepreneurship and female-empowerment related, from the mind of Mandy Pao.

This week, we're talking about the power of using the right data to inform your design process.

^{Author: Mandy Pao, Founder and Creative Director, Eloquence International}

^{Cover image: Jezael Melgoza via Unsplash}

Garage Blog 4 Steps for Unlocking Career Fulfillment

True career fulfillment can be puzzling—yet not impossible to find. What many people don’t realize is that it’s a process that takes work and patience.

Most importantly, we need to search for it. If you’re lucky, you’ll find not just a job or career but a mission.

^{Cover image source: Liz and Mollie}

^{Author: Pin Cher, Career & Clarity Coach}