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 Sustainability, Social Entrepreneurship, and the Joys of Growing Your Own Food: Q&A with Michelle from Rooftop Republic

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

This week, we sit down with Michelle Hong, co-founder of Rooftop Republic, a social enterprise on a mission to introduce the joys of urban farming to the city folk of Hong Kong.

Rooftop Republic has been part of the Garage Community since 2018, and they have a rooftop farm on the terrace of our Wan Chai Lockhart space.

It was great to catch up with Michelle over sustainability, social entrepreneurship, and the joys of growing your own food.

Garage Blog 6 Ways To Support Small Businesses

The advent of user-friendly e-commerce tools has made starting your own small business easier than ever.

With so many people embarking on their entrepreneurial journey, we thought we’d give you a reminder on how to support small, local business owners.

We encourage everyone to be conscious consumers - whether this means voting with your dollar for locally farmed vegetables, or writing a positive review for the indie coffee shop in your neighbourhood.

Here are a few ideas to get started:

Garage Blog Your 4-Step Wellbeing Toolkit

As part of our focus on growth, we asked the Garage Community what areas they would like they spend more time developing. It was very clear that you all wanted to dedicate more time to your mental and physical health!

Considering that Hong Kongers have some of the longest working hours in the world, it’s important to carve out some time for yourself.

Here is a comprehensive wellbeing toolkit with guides, recommendations, and resources for bettering your mind and body.

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